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    DH's secretary has MRSA!

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    From what I know you have to be extremely careful with MRSA. I know that my sister's MIL was in the hospital and they 'thought' she had it and put a special marking on her door and included more precautions. I would not like it one bit if dh was coming into contact with that.

     

    If I were him, I would not use anything on her desk. But, that is just me!

    Highschool credits taken before 9th grade

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    I think it would depend on how you are keeping track of your dc's credits.Personally, I would use anything that my child took that would be a high school level course. You are only limited to your imagination. You can include anything ( I guess depending on state requirements) that meets the credit requirements.

     

    In your position, I would definitely count the credits! :001_smile:

    It looks as though our hsing journey may be over

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    I would just simply tell the ppl that say, "told you so'', that you home schooled the length of time that was right for your family. You haven't given up! You are just changing the game plan.

     

    Don't let anyone make you feel like just b/c your children are going to ps that you've failed as a homeschooler! It sounds like your dds are thrilled with the idea, you are at peace with it...so, it's the right decision. You have successfully home schooled your children the right amount of time for you and your family!

     

    You are a success story and don't dare let anyone tell you otherwise. :grouphug:

     

    Good job momma!!!!

    Purge-Fest: Declutter with us!

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    I've been working on several things throughout the summer. My biggest obstacle are bookshelves that surround my fireplace. They are the focal point in my home but they are also the 'catch all' for junk. :001_huh: So, I spent a lot of time going through and putting things on there that I want and tossing what I don't.

     

    I've been looking at each room and tackling it as I can. Right now, i'm walking on clouds b/c I discovered an organizer from pintrist for my pots that have been driving me nuts since FOREVER! I can actually organize them and get to each one without having the mound fall over on me! And, I'm going to get the lid organizer too. Woot woot! Happy day!!!!

    Would you babysit for the woman i taxied around?

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    Well, my thoughts are this: I would agree to do it with the understanding that If I didn't get paid it wouldn't matter. If being paid is a huge factor for you, I would consider having a discussion with her in further detail. It sounds really questionable that she might pay you. So, again, I wouldn't make my decision based on the money, but more on the decision of whether or not my kids would have a good day with hers.

     

    I try to help moms out when I can. I just feel like it's the right thing to do. I understand that we are all busy and some moms will take full advantage of you. However, I think most just need a hand now and then. I guess I'm somewhat sensitive to it b/c I never had help. I always took my kids with me or just didn't do whatever the *event* was.

     

    Hope you figure it out...wish I could be helpful!

    Logs for tracking high school interests and credtis

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    I have been reading Cohen's book Homeschooler's College Admission Book. In this book, it is recommended you keep track of various activities thru the high school yrs for credits, activities, special interests, etc.

     

    Could anyone recommend something that they use for recording such info? Would a simple journal or notebook be fine, or is there something more useful?

     

    Thanks in advance for your help!

    The best part of turning 40?!

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    Chris, I could have written your post! Except my 30s were about babies, too. ;) I spent the 3rd decade of my life living in a sometimes suffocating and debilitation depression. I'm finally on the other end (Praise only be to GOD!), staring down 40 in 2 weeks and have been getting myself all worked about this silly number. 40. I didn't want a party, didn't want it to be recognized, didn't want to even THINK about turning 40. Like it was some horrible number or worse...like my life was over! How ridiculuous is that? :confused: Chris, you have just put it all into perspective for me and made me realize that turning 40 is going to be FABULOUS! I'm older, wiser, more confident (read: just don't give a you-know-what about what people think anymore!) and made it through the darkness of depression! This is to be celebrated...not forgotten! AND, I'm still young enough to have another baby or 2...that would be a wonderful birthday present. Thanks, Chris. You made my night. :)

     

    :iagree:

    I felt the same way about turning 40. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one and that that i should be celebrating too!!!

    The best part of turning 40?!

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    My 20s were all about me--getting my degree, getting married, first jobs, then first babies. Lots of firsts!

     

    My 30s were all about my depression. Well, more than that, but they sucked.

     

    My 40s were much more stable as I discovered how my childhood/past had impacted who I'd become, my worldview, my self image--and I grew a lot during that time. My faith grew leaps and bounds, not only thru good experiences, but thru some pretty harsh ones. My marriage, my children, my friends and my God all became so much more important to me. I became better at living the life I had, instead of pining away for something that just isn't going to happen. (Once I vented about that here--and got such good advice!) Acceptance and joy in the life you are living keeps you living THIS life--you can't really LIVE a life based only in the future or based on someone else's life! And you MISS OUT when you are not present.

     

    I will be 50 next year. Each decade has brought its own gifts--don't fear forty!! I'm looking forward to 50!!

     

    Oh THIS!! Yes, this is what I've seen in my own life so far.I'm so praying my 40's are kinder than my 30's have been. :001_smile: I can see exactly the same common theme in my life as what you've described in your own. Thank you for offering hope and encouragement. I really needed it! :grouphug:

    The best part of turning 40?!

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    :bigear:

     

    The 'senior moment' thread got me so tickled that I had to know the upside to turning 40!! I am less than six months from the BIG 40. I will say that turning 40 does bother me. :glare: I hate to admit that but it does. I fear all the health factors and aging ailments that will certainly start to rear their ugly heads. :001_huh:

     

    So, what are the wonderful aspects to 40?! I know there are some!!!

    :bigear::bigear:

    Dyson Animal....worth it?

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    I absolutely love my Dyson DC 14! :001_smile:

     

    I will only buy another dyson. I will say that they are heavier and bigger than other vacuums. If you can go to a store and try one out, I would recommend it. The only real maintenance that I have to do is every month or so I need to clean the brush bar underneath as anything long will get wrapped around it. it's not a big deal at all, but it does help the performance.

     

    And, yes, the suction is amazing! Not kidding! :D

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