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:grouphug: I wish we could come, I wouldn't be difficult :001_smile:.
Actually, I wonder if it's just some moms in general. I remember when mine went to school and there was always a huddle of moms each morning and each afternoon complaining about various teachers, the way things were done, the low standards, etc, etc. It was wonderful not having to listen to them anymore once we started homeschooling. I imagine it was partly just anxiety about their little darlings, and partly they really enjoyed a really good moan :D. I used to wish they would be a bit more appreciative of the excellent jobs some teachers were doing, sometimes in quite difficult circumstances.
Cassy
You're so sweet! Thank you! I think it probably is just moms in general. I know we always want the best for our kids. And, the majority of these moms are great! Today, as I drop off my guy, I am going to focus on the positive and not the negative. I'm going to thank the teachers and give the mom's in the huddle a big smile and wave as I walk right past them and get into my van. :D
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I've recently started a group for our local homeschool community. I wont get into the details of what it is, but it is super, duper cool and the kids LOVE it.
However, there are a handful of mom's that just seem bent on causing negative feelings about the instructor. It makes me sad and honestly, I'm embarrassed by their behaviour b/c I feel like it's a reflection on homeschooling. I know I shouldn't feel that way. But, these mom's are just being very picky, difficult and negative. The organization is great. I will admit that things could be 'better', but it's really just a matter of letting go 'control' over the class and letting the teacher do the work that seems to be the real issue.
I'm just a bit perplexed by the situation. I've created co-ops before and I know how difficult it is to work with different personalities and all. I just had hoped this might be a bit different.
Thanks for letting me vent. Just typing this out makes me feel better! lol!
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I don't really have a meal plan. YOu will learn tons after you take the nutritional classes. :) So, don't worry.
Obviously, the big thing is SUGAR and CARBS. All the things you probably really want when you are pregnant. I was always very strict. In the class, they will teach you about portion sizes and creating a food log. It's not that difficult. The general rule is about a cup size for your portions. Some less like a half a cup. I really stayed away from sugar, sweets, and breads.
If you try to eat healthy... fresh fruits and veggies and lots of protein, you will be fine. I would include meals on the grill since it's getting so hot. I would grill out fish, chicken, steak, and hotdogs. Serve these meats with green beans, salad, Butter beans, Lima beans, fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. You could eat Greek yogurt, or find some sugar free deserts in the freezer section.
I hope this is a little helpful. It's really not that bad!:001_smile:
Blessings!
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The best advice is to call your healthcare provider. They are the only one's that can truly advise you on what they will do. It's better safe than sorry. They should be able to discuss coverage, deductibles, and providers in and out of network.
Hope that is helpful!:grouphug:
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I don't know much about any of this...but my sons were both super late talkers. My oldest was 3 and my youngest didn't talk until he was 3 1/2. I always thought they would just talk when they were ready to say something. And now they talk too much! lol!
Also, I remember reading somewhere that when a child learns to sign language, it could delay their speech because they think it's easier. So it sounds like he just prefers to sign and sees no reason to talk. Being that he is only 2 I really wouldn't worry. :D
I have no real experience but I do agree with signing delaying his speaking. I also think that having him in therapy at such a young age might have influenced his desire (or lack there of) to talk. I don't know. He seems to be very aware of the importance of communication.
I wish I knew something really valuable to say. I have a two year old but he talks in complete sentences and never stops. He is the fourth too. He gets loads of attention as well. He enjoys the laughter he gets when he "says" something funny. I believe that has been a huge motivator for him. He loves attention and we are constantly lavishing him with it.
I really believe he will talk when he is ready. I hope you find a solution soon.
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Nice!
Mine have been very content and thriving at home, but I am noticing my boys are needing more outlets for their energy and since we don't have a lot of land and we are not the farming type, I am needing to find more and more outlets for their energy! Ugh!
Your kids are still so little. I would only be willing to do something that:
1. Was not a HUGE burden ... I would want something close to home and not a huge financial commitment.
2. I would only consider doing something that a child has an interest in..music? art? sports?
In your decision, I would consider something that you might can have the two older children do together. You may consider a church activity during the week like Awana or another youth program. When my children were young, they did Awana and enjoyed it.
Honestly, you have several YOUNG children that I wouldn't burden yourself too much with running around. Your oldest is still young enough that you will have time to do something. Does he have a special interest?
Give yourself some time and don't worry too much. You still have plenty of time. :) Good luck!
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Can you all give me advice about a sofa? When I originally chose several that will work, we had not bought the big navy chair. Posted below are pictures of a few sofa styles.The chair is 41" high. I'll put the sofa heights in the captions. I know that sofas and chairs are supposed to be about the same height and bulkiness to look good together. The highest sofa that will fit through my front door is 36", and I haven't checked whether by some miracle the higher sofas pictured below will fit. The sofas will be leather and I am not willing to squeeze a higher sofa through the doorway because it will ruin the leather. I don't know yet whether the higher sofas have legs that will come off or what they cost.
I had already decided to get the sofa in the third picture (35" high), but now I am really worried it will look terrible in the room with DH's chair.
I don't like the higher sofas, except that the first one reminds me of a 50's Chevy, and that appeals to me -- but it doesn't mean I want the sofa.
The depths of these sofas are such that they will fit through the front door. The widths will fit fine in the room. What will I do about the height of the chair being close to the height of the sofa if taller sofas won't fit through my front door? Just live with a lopsided look?
The manufacturers I am considering are Hancock & Moore, Bradington-Young, and Leathercraft. They are made in the USA and are high quality sofas that will last for 20 years or more. I am not willing to buy a sofa from any other manufacturer for a variety of good reasons. Sofa #3 is not expensive for a high quality leather sofa, which is one reason I chose it.
The leather colors in the pictures are not what I would buy.
Ok, have you seen the movie, "Somethings Got to Give"? If not, you might want to see if you can pics of her house on the website you mentioned. Diane Keaton is a screenplay writer and has a house in the Hamptons. It's BEAUTIFUL. Reminds me very much of what you are describing and the pics you have attached. Just take a look and see if it inspires you.It really seems like you are drawn to light, beach colors. You appear to love bright open rooms with lots of windows/light. You like high quality furniture and I do to.
Here are some suggestions, IMHO:
1. Consider hanging drapery rods across the room right under the ceiling- all the way around the room! Either buy or make fabric panels that can hang from ceiling to floor. Your fabric selection can be limitless depending on what you like. I would suggest something VERY light in YOUR style. Something clean (not busy) that is timeless (classic). I would use elegant, but clean (not fancy or busy) rods and place them around the room from wall to wall. I think it would be a nice idea to let them puddle on the floor just a bit.
2. I would then try to find a light rug that you might purchase from a carpet discount store. I love high quality, but I will admit that I do go cheaper on rugs b/c I have four boys and two dogs. ;-) I want to just throw it out when I am done and not feel sick about it. I think a nice but not 'break the bank' rug would be a good compromise. I would look at the room as a work in progress. I would buy what you love and can afford- as you can afford it.
3. I would find a coordinating paint or faux finish for the wall around the fireplace that has the theme of light colors. I might even go with a light blue against the tan/cream of the fabric in the drapes and rug. I love the 'white wash' look on slightly darker colors. If you picked a light blue it might tie in the chair of your dh. ;-)
4. At this point, you have bones of the room done. You have the walls finished, mantel done and a rug. You will have your DH chair too. I would simply, at this point, add to room as you have selected your furniture. As you find and can afford each piece, place it in the room and enjoy it. It will take a bit of time, but you can still enjoy the process once the back drop is completed.
Just some suggestions. I think it would be gorgeous!
HTH!
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Ok, have you seen the movie, "Somethings Got to Give"? If not, you might want to see if you can pics of her house on the website you mentioned. Diane Keaton is a screenplay writer and has a house in the Hamptons. It's BEAUTIFUL. Reminds me very much of what you are describing and the pics you have attached. Just take a look and see if it inspires you.
It really seems like you are drawn to light, beach colors. You appear to love bright open rooms with lots of windows/light. You like high quality furniture and I do to.
Here are some suggestions, IMHO:
1. Consider hanging drapery rods across the room right under the ceiling- all the way around the room! Either buy or make fabric panels that can hang from ceiling to floor. Your fabric selection can be limitless depending on what you like. I would suggest something VERY light in YOUR style. Something clean (not busy) that is timeless (classic). I would use elegant, but clean (not fancy or busy) rods and place them around the room from wall to wall. I think it would be a nice idea to let them puddle on the floor just a bit.
2. I would then try to find a light rug that you might purchase from a carpet discount store. I love high quality, but I will admit that I do go cheaper on rugs b/c I have four boys and two dogs. ;-) I want to just throw it out when I am done and not feel sick about it. I think a nice but not 'break the bank' rug would be a good compromise. I would look at the room as a work in progress. I would buy what you love and can afford- as you can afford it.
3. I would find a coordinating paint or faux finish for the wall around the fireplace that has the theme of light colors. I might even go with a light blue against the tan/cream of the fabric in the drapes and rug. I love the 'white wash' look on slightly darker colors. If you picked a light blue it might tie in the chair of your dh. ;-)
4. At this point, you have bones of the room done. You have the walls finished, mantel done and a rug. You will have your DH chair too. I would simply, at this point, add to room as you have selected your furniture. As you find and can afford each piece, place it in the room and enjoy it. It will take a bit of time, but you can still enjoy the process once the back drop is completed.
Just some suggestions. I think it would be gorgeous!
HTH!
I found a site last week that has tons of pictures from tv and movie sets. I enjoyed looking at those pictures. I love lots of houses (including the one in Stuart Little). The trouble is that I love the way lots of rooms are decorated, even though they are totally not my style.The rooms I see that I yearn to have are rooms that start out being great -- large, airy, great natural light, have lots of windows and wonderful architectural details, and have great views (usually of a beach). Those things are what make the rooms. The setting makes the room look spectacular. The houses themselves are spectacular from the get go, and cost way more than any house I will ever be able to afford to rent or buy.
The furnishings, too, cost more than I will ever be able to spend. Gosh, even now the two area rugs I've found that I like a whole lot cost $8,000 and $2500 ... more than I want to spend. The sofa I like costs $12,000. The furniture I love (which DH does not) costs way more than I can spend, too.
The one thing I am not going to compromise on is quality, and I will not buy knock-off furniture that I have to assemble. I promised myself that because I have assembled way too much furniture and cabinetry and I never want to do it again. I want the furniture to last for the rest of our lives ... and if I have to buy more traditional or transitional style furniture to achieve that (which I do), then that's how it will be.
The saving grace is that once the room is done, I will never want to change it or rearrange it. If anything is in the room that I do not like at all, I will notice it every time I walk into the room, and it will make me feel bad. If there is something in it I really, really love, I will notice it every day. The rest will just be background that doesn't affect me one way or the other.
Right now, the room makes me feel Bad. I bought most of the furniture off Craigslist when the moving truck was in my driveway. Why? Because the largest exterior doorway in this house is 30" wide after we take the front and storm doors off. Most of our living room, family room, and den furniture from our former house would either not fit through that narrow doorway or was otherwise too large for this small house.
That furniture all has a red background. The curtains are reddish brown, but they were the only set of three I had. My area rug is cranberry. Red furniture, red floors, and brown paneling ... there is not a worse color scheme for this living room. I'm sure that affects my perceptions quite a lot because I am very sensitive to color, even though I don't have an artistic bone in my body.
Yet for someone sensitive to color, for a person who likes pretty colors, I can't seem to find a room *today* that illustrates that. My favorite rooms today are pictured below.
Do I seem confused? I sure feel like it! It is hard to reconcile my living room with my taste, DH's preferences, comfortable vs. great design, and our budget. It is also hard to like rooms that are colorful on one hand, and rooms that are neutral on the other. The only thing that does not change is I like a streamlined, clean, uncluttered look. DH's chair is not streamlined, though, and he definitely deserves to have the chair he wants. It truly is the most comfortable chair either of us have ever sat in.
But not too practical. I am going to buy this owl thing for my kitchen wall. I know it is super-tacky, but it amuses me, it is cheap, and I do not care if no one else likes it. It's a $20 item that I can give to Goodwill if I get tired of it.
Maybe I should use the 2 rooms pictured below as my muse. I do like them, and I will always like them. It isn't going to kill me if whatever is next in the book doesn't work with these as my muse, due to the constraints of budget, my family's needs and preferences, and the room. I can just start over with another inspiration picture, right? Right.
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I have been struggling with keeping my home cleaned and organized for years. I finally got a grip on it and then, we had another baby. My biggest blessing and curse is the size of my home. It's about 4000sqft (minimum) and three levels. I just can't seem to get to every level in a timely manner that makes sense. There have been times that six mos will pass before I get to the basement!:confused: That's crazy! I need a system (some fresh ideas) on how to organize each level so that it's as simple as going on that level and cleaning it. Currently, I find that I go to one level only to find that I don't have: cleaning supplies, vacuum, etc...so, I get distracted and find that the work just never seems to get done.
For those of you in a situation like this, what have you found the most helpful?How do you make it work? All of our bedrooms are on the top level, living,kitchen, guest room and full bath all are the main, we have a finished basement with a family room, full bath and guest bed room. So, every level has at least one full bath, living area and bedroom.
Any creative ideas that I'm not thinking of that can help me out? I know that I can organize my cleaning supplies and keep one container on each level. I can also do that with garbage bags. Anything else that could be helpful? In time, I want to get an inexpensive vacuum to keep in the basement so that I don't have to lug the dyson from level to level.
I also thought about a cleaning person...but, I just don't feel comfortable with having someone in my home like that. I just don't think I'll ever be comfortable with that. I prefer to do it myself. I'm the weird kind of person that would clean before the cleaning lady got here!! :confused:
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Apparently, I am in the minority here, but I love your fireplace. The stone looks like a cottage fireplace and I would have sooo much fun decorating around that. I *would* make that might focal point. I'm sure it's b/c I gravitate toward a folk art style, but I do love it. I would replace the sconce with something of rustic/iron quality, and decorate the rest with your own personal taste. I cringe at the thought of you painting that stone. I just love it!
I have found that I enjoy certain decorating styles that I see in movies. I love the house in Stewart little. :) I also love the cottage in Funny Farm. :):) I take ideas from those homes and get inspired.
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Ok, thanks for the info. I am thinking the Iphone is the right way to go. I honestly think it just makes sense b/c he already has the ipod. I just can't see him carrying both around. That seems silly. Plus, another child can inherit his old ipod/ or sell it. I'm thinking that I might be able to change my plan b/c we only have me on this plan. My dh has his own thru work. So, I was thinking that when I change/upgrade I will be eligible for a new phone and he can just have it (which will be the iphone) and I will just keep an old one. I hate to do it, but I feel like we've put it off long enough and he is starting to spend more and more time away from me. Also, we have no land line. So, I guess it's just time to suck it up and pay the fees!
Thanks for your comments!
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I need some guidance in this department. My son is turning 14 in June. I am going to purchase him a phone, but he's never had one. I have no idea where to start...plan/package/phone? What do you recommend for a teenager? I was thinking about getting him an iphone, but I'm not sure if that's the best fit. I want something that he can use internet,phone, texting. He has an ipod, and I want something that he can use just like that but with phone capabilities. It doesn't seem to make sense for him to carry two devices, kwim? Would any smart phone work, or would the iphone be the best bet? Any recommendations? I am with verizon- if that makes a difference.
Thanks so much!
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My husband has one older sister. He talks with her maybe a 3-4 times a yr, just depends on what is going on that year. He comes from a disfunctional family..so, that is part of it. He doesn't really stay in touch with his mom either, but he does see his dad at least once every other wk. They talk and communicate the most (he was the abuser in the family...go figure!)
I guess much would depend on the family situation. :confused:
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Your children are so young that I think you need to keep in mind what you can do realistically with those ages. That will help you the most. I wouldn't over load yourself with lots of work.
I have found over the years that planning really helps me out. If you have a day to plan your meals, house work, and school that will really help. I never really planned at the early ages. I found it the most helpful when they were in the middle school years. However, if you can find a system for planning each child and have it ready for them each day, that would be a good start.
I would try to create a routine that they can adapt to. That way they know every day what to expect. :) Also, try to keep it as simple as possible at this age.
HTH!
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It doesn't seem like a good deal to me. I think you can shop around and find a better deal.
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On my bed, about once a week. On the kids, not nearly as often! :001_huh: It just seems like they don't need it as often, or I am being just lazy!! But, they get changed about once a month! :confused:
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We do have parties every year. It's something I'm just committed to b/c I never had anything growing up. So, I just make a big fuss over parties. This is what we do: you can either have a big party/small present *or* small party/big present. We usually spend around 300 on each child. That usually includes everything...party/present. Someimes it's less. I try to be creative to cut cost down for us. And, I created a rule that at 10 all parties stop. So, up until that age they can pick and do whatever they want- bounce house, game stores, parks, water parks, whatever...but at 10 that's the last big party. All done. We have a dinner, family, maybe a sleep oever with a friend or something *special* but no big parties. Having four boys, I've done everything under the sun you can do...water, skating, rock climbing, etc....
For my eldest son's 13th, we invited extended family and had a big cook out. We got him an ipod that was around 275. My mom came up from Fl and brought him something very cool/sentimental of my dad's. It was a big deal, but it was just us. We will do something similar when he is 16. But, he's not extrememly social and wouldn't want a huge 'bash' or anything.
So, we kinda make Birthday's a big deal. But, on the other hand, we do not buy terribly extravagant presents for Christmas. We try to keep that really more about Christ and less about gift giving. I think it works out in the end.
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No...never heard of it! I'm glad no one was in the car!
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I found homeschooling in Fl to be wonderful. I can only speak for the area we were located- s. Fl area, but we had lots of wonderful activities. In general, the State is very homeschool friendly. You do not have to do standardized testing...you can simply keep a portfolio and have a teacher/professional review it. I found it extremely relaxed. If you google Fl homeschool laws, you will get lots of info.
I have lots of family in Jax. They love it. Personally, I'm not a fan of Florida, but I know lots of ppl that LOVE it. I think that Jville would be a good place to live. Large, lots of things to do...I think you would enjoy it if you enjoy warmer weather.
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I suffered with ds #4. I took lots of tums. It helped me a lot.
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We are not accessed fines except with movies. The only fines you pay at our library are for lost items. Movies are 2.00 a day late fee...you get them for the wk. So, fees are rare for me...but, somehow my acct still manages to get blocked b/c the items do not always make it back in time and become 'lost' until I do bring them back.:glare:
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I am attending a meeting in two wks about it. I was going to bring in a curriculum. There isn't even a class for this age group right now. The church is very small and is trying to put classes in place. There is a nursery for the littles and a group for middle/high school...but nothing for the upper elementary. So, that's where I come in...which is great b/c I have two in that age range now. There will only be about five students...nothing big at all. But, I have a room and great ideas. I really want the class to be fun for the kids. Something they look forward to each Sunday. I don't think the curriculum needs to be demanding. I just need something pretty open and go...
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Thank you! This looks very good. I wish I could see inside it?!
Any other ideas?:lurk5:
Why are homeschool mom's soooo difficult!
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Thank you... I am NOT alone! :001_smile: