[Bedwetting help needed]

I can't help but wonder if your son is in stress. The statistics are in that older children, who have been potty successfully, and begin wetting the bed are under some kind of serious stress.

 

We had a similar experience and I just thought he was being lazy or a hard sleeper or physically challanged in this area...or just being a boy. Almost 13 yrs. later we found out our son was experiencing horrific stress...and we never saw it. He never said a word.

 

I don't want to sound doom and gloom...but now I know to take it much more seriously than I did then. I hope this is not the case for you, but felt I should say something.

[Myrtle Beach in September]

We just started our family tradition of taking a vacation to Myrtle Beach after labor Day...loved it beyond words. Pool was a little chilly, but they have heated pools indoors. Have fun!

[Husband taking over dd education...]

thanks! At least I have somewhere to start.

[Husband taking over dd education...]

My husband has decided to teach our 8th grader this year so I can concentrate on our younger ones. I am looking for an efficient and good US history curriculum that has everything they need. I would like it to be classical, but not overwhelming. Any suggestions? Thanks

[What are your thoughts regarding demons 'showing' themselves? (cc)]

I have heard recently that fear draws evil spirits to us. so, whatever you do, trust in God's love and power, live charitably with one another and do not dwell on your fear.

[Would you/ have you read your child's journal?]

Absolutely-with no apologies. So glad I happened upon my daughters journal. Found some horrific details that we as parents needed to know. Raising children in a christian home kids learn how to fly below the radar. They learn what to say, how to say it and look religious all the while....been there done that when I was a teenager. I lived in a bubble thinking that: we are christians, we homeschool...that will not happen in our house! Well, thank God for the wake up call! We need to be the watchkeepers...not a buddy.

[Spring Cleaning routine?....]

This is a sched. I worked with for a long time. I had my kids help me and our house stayed so organized. The first week took the longest, but after that I followed this sched. weekly.

 

Chores: sweep entrances, trash, vacuum, bedrooms and kitchen.

 

Monday:

Chores

Laundry

CLEAN laundry room (thorough)

 

Tuesday:

Chores

Closets

Spider Webs

Garage/Drive way

 

Wednesday:

Chores

Laundry

Linens

Dust

 

Thursday:

Chores

Floor boards

Windows/ceilings

Basement floor

 

Friday:

Chores

Laundry

Walls and Doorways +kitchen cabnets

 

Saturday:

Chores

Bathroom

Dust

Sunday prep-clothes ready and food prep

 

Sunday:

DAY OF REST!

 

Hope this helps.

[Vacuum cleaners - I need a new one...]

We run a cleaning business and we love the Bissel canaster vacuumes that we buy at Walmart for between $60-80...sounds cheap, but we use them everyday all day long. They last, can take a beating, and even if they do break down after a couple of years we have gotten our money out them. We love the attachments, they are easy to clean and our favorite have extra long cords. I think you could try it and return it if you're not satisfied.

[Has anyone used the Memoria Press Online Academy for Latin?]

We have used Memoria Press online courses for the last two years and love them. We used the Latina Christiana the first year and Henle Latin this year. Catherine is learning more with Henle Latin. We've also used the English, Logic, Political Science and History classes . For us it has been a good use of our money and the girls have really enjoyed the teachers and interaction with other kids. If you have any other questions feel free to ask me.

I am not sure about the technical part-but they are so helpful.

[What is happening in your gardens?]

Tracy, We live in Frankfort, KY...have you planted yet? I am afraid it is too early and since I am a novice I would like to hear (or read) your garden plan.

[Do you do your hsing in the morning, afternoon, evening, weekends?]

We run a cleaning business so I try to start between 8-8:30 am so that I can work in the afternoon if necessary.

[How long does it take you to plan/get ready for the school week?]

We run a business and homeschool so the days fly by. For a while I had to go day by day and always felt like I was trying to play catch up, felt guilty for not doing more real schooling and not really know the lessons. For the past month or so, my husband has freed my sched. so i can spend 4-5 hours per week planning, reading ,photocopying, and getting books from the library. What a load of my mind! The best part is: I am enjoying homeschooling again!!!!! We are homeschooling 5 this yr., but I don't have to plan for the two oldest . They take care of themselves.

[Let's talk white boards....]

We use ours for:

Latin conjugations

Alg. problems

Spelling lists

math

Note taking

Copy work

I put quotes that I love in the corner every morning for the fam to read

Date

lists

 

We love it!

[advice please]

Congradulations!!! My advice: ONE DAY AT A TIME...so much for originality! We have seven and once we made it past three it got easier and easier...matter of fact, #7 was the easiest of all. I had so many little and willing hands to help with things like fetching, holding, etc. I will admit to sleep depravation and therefore a lack of memories for a few years, but as long as I take it one day at a time I'm alright. I didn't have much help from family (they live in other states), But God supplied us with good friends. So, here we are safe and sound ...everyone is still alive!!!hahaha. We have two grown and out of the house and 5 more to go. I am still taking my own advice!

[Happy St. Patrick's Day]

How do you celebrate this day with your family?

[Just woke up with a little clot after the wisdom tooth removal. (Gross content)]

Good Morning, I don't know if you are doomed...but, if you do get dry socket, don't panic ...it will be alright. I had it this last fall and I am still here to talk about it! It wasn't pleasant by any means, but they do give you meds to help. If you would like more info you can pm me. Said a prayer for you.

[Electric Company......LOVE, LOVE IT!!]

This is great! I grew up watching the EC and had even told my kids about it...even sang a few of their songs...so when we looked it up on youtube my kids loved it! They want me to replay the Menu Song over and over...I don't know how much school we're actually getting accomplished, but it is funny.

[Puzzling things that Protestants do..(it's not bashing)]

I see submission as the earthly way we observe and live out submission to Christ...whether it is an employee/employer situation, teacher/student, parent/child, gov't/subjects...the list goes on. But the relationship between the husband and wife represents Christ and His bride most clearly...therefore, it seems extremely important to pay attention to and live out the mandates given to us.

 

Our country was founded on exactly the opposite foundation...no will rule over us. As we have carried that out to this day, it has come down to wives not obeying their husbands and children not obeying anyone! We have the right to do what we think is right-not what someone tells us.

[Moms of more than 4....]

We have seven and they all want me to have another one! Having and raising the seventh was the easiest of them all! Imagine that??! I had so much more help and lots of willing and loving hands to help. Our youngest son has brought so much joy into our family that I am so glad we didn't quit at #6. We may not have much of the world's goods, but we are truely happy and crazy about each other. (And I do mean we are crazy sometimes!)

Don't be afraid. You are a rich woman!

[Alice von Hildebrand...]

I must say that I agree with you. This is a beautifully deep area and the wisdom, protection, order and even the salvation of the family rests on it. I see it as preparation for Heaven. I will not be in authority WITH anyone...it will be complete submission. Better to learn it now and be fit for Heaven than to miss the mark due to wanting to do things my way and the way I see it to be right...I could very well be wrong and then where we will be. So, submission is the safest route.

[Celebrating 25th Anniversary!!!]

I want to congradulate you also!!! Are you doing anything special?? I did find a beautiful BB in Louisville-it would be a blast! Fudge?...Oh yeah! Sushi...hhmmm...don't know about that one.

[Celebrating 25th Anniversary!!!]

We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniv. this month...even tho' I had dreams of revisiting Hawaii for this grand occasion-it's not going to happen...

 

So, due to our economy, I am trying to come up with something very frugal, but very memorable and FUN.

 

Anyone have creative ideas you'd like to share?? Anyone "been there, done that"?

 

I am married to the best of men and want to show him how much I adore and appreciate his faithfulness and love.:001_wub:

[Alice von Hildebrand...]

Please do not get me wrong...I am not advocating unbridled communication for men...I am just trying to show how I am now seeing that I have been too sensitive and have raised children who are too sensitive. In that, I have strained at the fly and swallowed a camel! Thanks be to our wonderful, merciful and patient God who is gracious to open my eyes to such sins...by the way, Cranberry, why do you use the name Cranberry? Do you have a Cranberry farm?

[Alice von Hildebrand...]

So, what is Mrs. Von Hildebrand's main point(s) to us and how does she say we should impliment them?

[Prayers and Positive Thoughts Please, Job Loss]

I just read today in the Bible that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to bear. So I pray that you will be able to trust God to take care of all of your needs.