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So which 8 or 9 seater has the most trunk space? I am going to need to transport 7 people, 1 Great Dane and 1 Great Pyrenees. I know many, many people who love their Honda Pilots, but it doesn't look like there is any trunk space.
You'd need a Suburban/Yukon XL for that. My Pilot does have space in the back with the third row up, but not enough for a dog. With the third row down, you could fit the dogs, but not the people.
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I forgot to tell you that I like your avatar. :)
;) Thanks. It fits.
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I would never write a post and preface a comment with saying that someone is African/Asian/Islander/Caucasian/European/American etc etc. Why do so many people do this with religion? It doesn't seem any more descriptive to tell me a belief system than a race. And doesn't it go against the tolerance preached in the bible?
Yes and no. Yes it does go against God's call (?) for tolerance because we are all one body in Christ. He doesn't see all the different denominations. He just sees our hearts. No it isn't weird like prefacing a post with "I'm White" or "I'm Asian" because those things cannot be helped. People cannot choose their race, but they CAN chose their religious preferences. Sometimes someone may preface a post with "I'm Lutheran" or I'm Catholic" just so you know where they're coming from.
I just don't get it. There is just as much potential for a person of any belief system to be a lighter or darker shade of grey. Surely these comments labelling people as their religious beliefs only ask for division and lessen tolerance...Again, I think most people are just trying to demonstrate where they're coming from. However, you are right when you say there can be a wide variety of opinions within a certain denomination/belief system. The Pagans here are not homogeneous. Neither are the Catholics. But, it does help to know someone's perspective when they give curriculum or life advice.
Sorry, just ranting. I just see it everywhere on here, and I was always taught that God and politics are conversations that are off limits. Every person should strive for goodness and tolerance, and to be the best they can be. Their religious beliefs surely shouldn't come in to this!1. This is an internet forum. We do not have to look at others. It is much easier to engage in discussions on God and politics here than in real life.
2. Many of us are indeed striving for goodness, though some are confused about the definition of tolerance. Some view "tolerance" as acceptance of other views, while others take the "love the sinner, hate the sin" approach. Tolerance means different things to different people.
3. My religious beliefs play a large role in my life. IMO, they should color all actions of my life. Of course, again, that means different things to different people. And even within my specific denomination there is a variety of definitions. It's all relative.
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We drive a 4WD V8 Sequoia and average 22-24 mpg. I get 22 mpg if I drive 75 MPH and 24 mpg if I drive 65 MPH. It's roomy, powerful and has good ground clearance.
Lalalala! I can't hear you! (I liked the Sequoia. Dh hated it, using the mpg argument to sway me.)
I still like my Pilot. Sequoias are pretty, though.
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This is not an issue of public school. Kids are, by FAR, more at risk in terms of these kind of accidents by being at homes, or even on the highway.
Truly, I don't get the "reason number ________ of why I homeschool" on this one.
It would make more sense for someone to say "Reason number ____ of why I don't live in Texas."
6 year olds bringing loaded guns anywhere is an exceedingly rare situation.
Valid point. VERY valid. Not every ps kid brings a gun to school. Sometimes hs kids shoot their parents (Colorado case?). Maybe we should say "Reason #593 why I watch my kids like a hawk and try to be the best darn parent I can be."
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My oldest went to 1/2 of 1st grade in the Cy fair School district. It's a suburb of Houston.
One day I was eating lunch with her, and I said to another mom that I was glad our kids were in the self-contained gifted class, because there seemed to be fewer discipline problems than in the regular classrooms.
The mom said, "I wouldn't be so sure about that. Last week, a boy in their class threatened to bring a gun to school because he was bullied for being smart, and having red hair."
When I got home, I asked Miss Good if she knew any thing about it. She said, "Oh, yeah, I heard him say that." When I asked her why she didn't tell me, she said her teacher told her not to.
Let's just say I got HOT!
:eek::svengo:I flipped when a girl in my dd's 3rd grade class told a sub (an almost 7-ft man with whom we attend church) to, ahem, "F-off". There were no consequences:glare:. I think I would have died in your case.:grouphug:
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the 2011 Honda Pilot is WONDERFUL. Everyone loves my car when they get inside it! We almost spent 57k on a Suburban, and I'm SO GLAD it didn't work out. The 2011 has a lot more space. I brought my 6'3 son to test out the middle seat before we purchased it. I've had it almost a year now and I absolutely LOVE it.
:iagree: Well, my Pilot is an '09, but the body style is the same. We LOVE it! We live on gravel/mud/clay. The Pilot can get me out of here when needed. And the space! Heaven! We seriously considered a Suburban, but the increasing fuel costs shattered that idea. The Pilot really is good on gas for a vehicle of its size and capabilities. I love how 1,2, or 3 cylinders will shut off if not needed to maximize fuel economy. A little "ECO" light comes on when cylinders shut off. I try to keep that light on as long as possible. I really appreciate the space behind the third row. We looked at a Tahoe, but were turned off by the lack of space when the third row was up. Also, the Tahoe's third row doesn't fold flat.
We seriously considered a Minivan. They have better gas milage, which is super important now, but we really needed something with guts to get us out of our country roads. The Pilot meets our needs wonderfully.
Another vehicle to consider is a Toyota Sequoia. They are big and roomy, but terrible on gas.
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Am I the only one who thinks the parents should face charges?
Nope.
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We were 22 and living together. We had gone to bed for the night and were in the middle of a conversation that I will skip....
Me: I'm pregnant.
DH: What you you want to do?
Me: Keep it.
(very happy and excited at that answer)
time passes/conversation continues....then it goes something like this....
DH: We need to get married before the baby is born.
Me: Yep.
Hows that for romantic.....LOL :lol:
:lol: Sounds a lot like my proposal, except we weren't living together. We were about to be stationed on opposite sides of the country. It went something like this:
Me- I'm pregnant.
Him- Well, I guess we can just get married.
Me- You don't have to marry me just because I'm pregnant.
Him- Well, I was planning on marrying you anyway, so now we can just do it sooner.
Me- Cool. How about next week?
Him- Ok.
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I'll have to send this to my Dad. He always did think I was a socialist.
So Latin=Socialism? Don't tell our Founding Fathers.
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Yours too? Someone somewhere must have made my dd Queen of the World without my knowledge because she is starting to act as though we are all her slaves:glare:. I just do not tolerate the attitude. Every time I notice a "tone" I point it out and make her correct it. Every time she corrects me (because you know, I am now an idiot who has abdicated her parental responsibilities:glare::glare:) I check her attitude. Every time. It's annoying and time-consuming, but I'll be darned if I am going to deal with this attitude for the next 8 years.
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Sorry I misspoke. Home schooling in general is not Christian, but most if not all his friends are Christian (or go to same church). I would become a part of Classical Conversations that does have a lean toward Christian values. He is apart of community sports and activities which I personally think is good exposure to the "real world" but dh disagrees. For Captain America, his experience would be Christian Home school with community activites thrown in.
I wasn't trying to correct you. Sorry. We here know that Christians do not "own" homeschooling, but I think society at large still thinks of homeschooling as a Christian thing. Maybe that is where your dh is coming from? Maybe he thinks your dc will only be around other Christians (well-behaved Christians at that) and when your dc finally encounter "the real world" they will be shocked. That's kind of how my dh felt. Maybe if you point out to him that neither homeschoolers nor Christians are homogeneous groups of like-minded individuals he could see that your dc will in fact be exposed to different types of people.
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I'm just confused how homeschooling keeps you in Christian bubble. How does being homeschooled keep you in a Christian bubble. I don't see any connection between those two things.
Many operate under the assumption that all homeschoolers are fundamentalist Christians. In my homeschool group, in small-town rural NE, we have Catholics, Lutherans, Bereans, Presbyterians, Fundies, and Atheists/Agnostics/Quasi-Buddists. Do you know which kids are the best behaved? The Atheists/Agnostics/Quasi-Buddists kids. And the worst behaved (besides mine of course;):tongue_smilie:)? A hard-core, we've-been-X-denomination-for-generations, look-at-how-Christian-we-are family.
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The idea that homeschooled kids live in a bubble is a stereotype, like "All homeschool moms wear denim jumpers and Keds" and "All homeschooled kids are socially inept". My kids go to karate with ps and hs kids. They take piano with an adult. They are on soccer teams with ps and hs kids. We go grocery shopping, to movies, to museums, all with a variety of people. I wish we lived in a bubble! Then I wouldn't constantly be on the go.
Now, though we are constantly interacting with many different people, my dc are usually under my supervision. I can make sure everything is ok at these various activities. I am still somewhat in control.
You and your dh can have it both ways. You can get your kids involved in different activities where they interact with all kinds of people. That would please your dh. However, YOU get to chose the activities and supervise them.
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:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I am so sorry you are going through this right now. I am really, really sorry your dd felt she had to hide from your mom.
I can relate to your statement about not needing enemies because you have family. Your mom and my mom could be clones. Some of the things my mom does and says just leave me dumbfounded.
So, what to do? Detach. You have to keep them at an emotional distance. Don't fall prey to their games. Don't respond in kind. Your sister sent you a nasty email? Either don't respond or just reaspond with "I'm sorry you feel that way. How are your kids?" Bean dip. Loads of it.
What about your mom? If I remember correctly, you're a Christian, right? (If not, just skip this paragraph) As Christians, we are commanded to honor our parents. How in the world can we honor our parents when they are certifiable whackadoodles? Well, the word used is "honor", not "respect" or "like" or "let your parents treat you like crud and walk all over you". I honor my mother by distancing myself from her when she is in her psycho mode. I honor her by not playing her game and causing her to stumble more. I honor her by restraining myself (and it has taken many years of practice and I still fail occasionally) instead of releasing the inner demons and rearranging her face and attitude.
You have too much to worry about in your family (your dh and kids) right now to worry about people who treat you like crud. You have a tricky pregnancy to deal with and many little ones to love on. Focus on that. Focus on treating YOUR family the way they deserve to be treated. Don't engage the crazy. You don't have time for people like that.
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I'm in utter agreement with you. Emma would be perfect. :) The only (slight) problem with Emma is that we call Daniella, Ella.
The popularity of the biblical, traditional names haven't bothered me.
It's ISABELLE that is driving me nuts. Isabella is DH's absolute, hands down favorite. I refuse to use Isabella because the nickname would be Bella... And with the popularity of Twilight, I just steadfastly REFUSE.
The second choice is Olivia, which I suspect will be the new name.
Emma was on the list.
Naomi, Hadassah, Lydia, and Michaiah were all mine that DH will not consider. His thought - why would you purposefully choose an 'odd' name? BECAUSE it's different. :) We have different takes on names. His favorites? Samantha, Alyssa, etc. Names that are not only popular, but very reminiscent of the early '90s? We have very different name choices. :lol:
I hated Rebecca, but LOVE it now. I wasn't wild about Abigail. Elizabeth was a given because she was named after our Hannah. Ana (Briana) was the ONLY name we could agree on at all. But of all the names I wasn't crazy about - at least they were biblical.
We both LOVE Rachel. Unfortunately the rest of the kids have these deep, meaningful names, and well, Rachel means ewe. Sigh. Why ewe? I can just see the discussion now, "Well, we named you THIS because it was beautiful. And we named you THIS because it means A Father's Joy and we named you, and on and on down TEN names until we got to Rachel. And her name will mean female sheep. :001_huh: If only we had by-passed meaning all along. Then we'd be free to use Leah too, another favorite we both REALLY like.
Frankly, my choice is Lydia.
His is Isabella.
We're neither getting our first choices. ;)
I suspect we'll compromise on Olivia.
HEY! I think you might have just figured out WHY Isabelle bothers me so much! It isn't JUST that it's popular. It has the same meaning as Elizabeth. :( I don't like that very much.
I LOVE Lydia! I was soooooo close to convincing dh to name dd3 Lydia. I don't think it's odd at all.
Dd10's middle name is Isabella. We know another Isabel and her nickname is Izzy. You could go that route.
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I went to the pier to send off my dh on the first deployment after 9/11. Seriously, as soon as I got back into the car after watching the sub pull away, this song came on the radio. I cried like an idiot. It's a sweet song, and I loved hearing it while dh was deployed, but it made me cry every.stinking.time. I can still see that darn boat pulling away any time I hear this song.
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Dh wanted to name dd3 Emily. While I love that name, I just couldn't do it. We tried to compromise by naming her Amelie after both my great-grandmothers, but I thought she would have a difficult time correcting English pronunciations of a French name. So we went an entirely different direction and named her Jillian. There were a few Jillians where she was born, but we haven't come across one here.
Now, I feel a little differently about boy names. Like Kebo (?) said, men want "normal" names. I wanted something traditional, but not wildly popular. So we ended up with a Samuel. We have another Samuel at church and one in our hs group. My Samuel just thinks it's totally cool that other guys have his name.
I had to talk dh out of a potentially popular name with our first. Dh was a big "Matrix" fan and wanted to name our dd Trinity. We settled on a relatively obscure name I thought was totally unique- Cora. Of course, after she was born, I started hearing the name much more often.
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We just got a new (to us) Honda Pilot. It has a power-lift back hatch door thingy. I press that button all the time. My dd10 looked at me while I was pushing the button and said "You know you can just open it with your hands, right?" She totally doens't get how cool this is! Seriously, you just press a button and the back door lifts! That's magic!
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I am in it mainly for the denim jumpers.
And Keds!
Because I didn't want to get a "real" job.
Because I'm lazy and hate waking up early.
Because I'm a snob and want to prove my superiority.
Just to be difficult. (Well, there may be some truth to that one:blushing:)
I've been accused of all of those things.
Our decision to homeschool was a reactionary one. We moved from a great school district to a school district in which football is king. The elementary library aslo doubled as the music room (the school was overcrowded, even though the town only has 3500 people), the elem cafeteria doubled as the gym, but the high school has a relatively new, state-of-the-art football stadium. Academics were not stressed at all. My kids were bored. I could see my incredibly bright but super energetic boy being slapped with some sort of nasty label. It was broke, so I fixed it.;)
We continue to homeschool for so many reasons. I want my kids to have a solid education. I see so much potential in them. I want them to live up to their potential, not have it stifled. I want them to grow into the people God intended them to be, not some socially-regulated, carbon-copy of something some random "cool" kid deemed acceptable. Teaching my kids is just the way I parent. It's just natural to me. I love the flexibility. I love taking them to plays, museums, the zoo, parks, etc. I love being able to travel whenever we want. I love being home with them (most days). Those are the biggest reasons.
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Ok. We mostly know how the wand found its way to Dumbledore. So, Malfoy disarmed Dumbledore near the end of book 6. At that point, Malfoy became the owner of the Elder Wand. The Elder Wand passes from one wizard to another through force. Even though Malfoy did not physically possess the Elder Wand, the Wand recognized him as its owner. Now, during the scene in the Malfoy mansion, Harry disarms Malfoy. At that point, even though Malfoy did not physically possess the Elder Wand, the Elder Wand recognized Harry as its owner. Voldemort took the wand from Dumbledore's tomb, and it kinda worked for him, but since he did not take it my force, the Wand did not recognize him (Voldemort) as its owner. Got it?
Now that I have totally geeked out, I have to go do something really cool. Or, I can just go into town and purchase DH!
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It hasn't been full for hours. I cleaned it out hours ago.
Cool! I will resend what I wrote hours ago!:001_smile:
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Not necessarily for everyone.
You jumped in with a sarcastic comment to me because you didn't like what I said. I wasn't judging anyone. I was talking about being safe on line.
I tried to send you a pm about it, but your pm box was full. That would have clarified things.
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Because of this, all is forgiven.
How about a little Crowe then? :tongue_smilie::D
can someone please help me???
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Are you thinking of Macrina? And what's this about SOTW lapbooks? I was seriously wishing there was a SOTW lapbook not five minutes before I saw your post!