I agree. In the end, she's someone's daughter.

((((((((hugs))))))))

Yes, it's comforting in the continuity of their education sense. It's the adapting to a new environment and/or a new language that's the more troubling part. I know it can be done and we've done it. But it's real work, you know. Gotta have thick skin to be an expat, especially if you don't mingle much with the expat community.

Isn't rambutan also called a lychee? Those are nice. What about guanabana aka soursop? Super yummy.

We live abroad too. I know how that adds an extra stress overall for certain things. I'm guessing (and only guessing) that a move is in discussion? It's possible we may move this year and the enormity of that decision is weighing on me.

Oh no, maybe it's because my kids are younger but I've not had any doubts or worries about the enormity of hs. Maybe those feelings come when the kids are older? Maybe I'm too green? :D

I don't comment on blogs where I have to sign up or register to leave one.

We live in a shoe box and I'm ready for a separate space for lessons.

I need to read to get to sleep.

I have small kids so forgive me for asking, but why is this a dilemma? From what you posted, the only thing I would be wary about is the computer (with internet access) in the room. I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.

Are there any liability issues to worry about? I don't know, just asking.

I wouldn't recommend boiling plastics to sterilize them. Just google "boiling plastics" if you're interested.

Buy a new one. Keep it well hidden.

I let my husband cut my hair once. :eek: I have shoulder (one) length very straight hair.

Update: We are finished with lessons and my 3yo is still in the kitchen with the mung beans, water, and several empty containers and spoons/ladles. He said, "Mama, I'm doing my work!"

Yeah, that.

I am like that. I always wake up stiff if I don't practice yoga regularly. Hope you feel better soon.

I don't think it's above and beyond. I feel that he is acting out a bit because he is jealous of the time I spend with his brother. I want him to feel that he's included in lesson time. I just haven't found anything that works yet. But there are good ideas in this thread. Speechersize? I need to check that out. Thanks. There are a lot of great ideas on this thread. Today I will try the "scooping the beans into little jars" idea, while I am reviewing all of these resources. I'm not feeling bad about limiting his screen time. The boys do get to watch a little tv everyday and I feel that's enough for their ages. Thank you!!

Yeah starfall. I think it's a great resource, but for him in particular, he gets really red in the face and immediately and completely glazed over with screen time. Why is that? My older son has always had a take-it-or-leave-it attitude about computer or tv time.

That is a great site! Playdoh is not a great option for us because my son likes to eat it. Not eat little bits of it, eat as in chow down on it. Don't even mention edible playdohs. Please. <insert: Mama gone crazy laugh>

That's exactly it. He's almost four but he's more like a young toddler in a big body. And he's very destructive. Wee sing could be a good possibility. I need to check that out. Also the Alphabet Art. Thanks!

We started first with Miquon and liked it a lot. When my son wasn't ready to move up a level, we supplemented with Singapore. We really like it and will continue to use it in addition to Miquon. Miquon only goes to 3rd grade level so at some point we will use Singapore exclusively. I know other people have differing opinions but I'm not a big fan of lots of drill in math. We've only done the first year of Singapore but it seems not to have a lot of drill.

My almost 4yo needs some kind of school work-ish activity to do when my 6yo is doing his work. He has a huge speech delay, doesn't like to be read to, and doesn't like coloring or drawing. But all the same, I can see that he feels left out when big brother is doing his lessons. Everything I've tried doesn't seem to work, i.e. coloring, cutting and pasting, those books where you scribble and a picture magically appears, lift the flap books, stickers, colorforms, et cetera. Is there some kind of curriculum I could use for him? I'm not really all that concerned with academics for him at this point, I just want him to feel more included and be less destructive off in the corner somewhere. I don't want any screen time, so computer stuff is out. Any ideas?

Excellent story!

We follow some of the principles of NT but I think it's rude to make judgments about food while a guest in someone else's house, family included.