Love, love, love, tomato and mayo sandwiches. I will be trying the pineapple and mayo. I'd never heard of it, sounds good.

When I drink a carbonated beverage I swish it around in my mouth to get rid of the bubbles before I swallow.

Oh my goodness I love this. This sums up exactly how I have felt this weekend. Last weekend DH tore down our back patio cover. Big mistake, no gutters and a fairly decent waterfall blocking my usually lovely view of the backyard. Not to mention our poor puppy in, out, in, out between rain showers. So thank you, that made my day. :001_smile:

What we're doing this weekend- Trying to stay dry, we actually spent the weekend mostly at home not doing much because of sporatic downpours. We did make it to church today though. Temperature- 61 (It can't be summer, it can't be summer.) Super power of choice today would be- The ability to fly, I might make it to the beach a little more often. :D

Your report just made me smile. I'm so happy for both of you!:party:

I'm Jen and am a horrible lurker. I love reading here but seldom post. :blush: I've been homeschooling for 14 years and started with my first as a single mom. That one has graduated and is at college and I have added three more(and am no longer single.:001_smile:) We live in the rainy, green, lush state of Oregon. Our reasons for homeschooling have changed over the years. At first I did it because it seemed wonderful to not miss out on so much time with my dear ones and that is still true, but I have added that home educating is such an incredible gift (even when I'm tired, frustrated and someone's climbing the walls) that I want to persevere and do it well. That is not exactly the track record from my youth, a worthy turn-around.

The Chalkdust SAT/ACT prep course is wonderful and easy to go through, I would definitely get it. He gives great suggestions, strategies, and a comprehensive review.

Praying for you. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

I voted move to bed on first waking but we are all over the place. All of my dc have been breastfed on demand and nursed from 1 year to almost 3 years for my little one now. First DD slept with me from birth and often times on my chest when she wasn't nursing. Those nursing hormones kept me from falling into to deep of sleep. My Ped at the time told me her heart rate and breathing would respond to mine, I don't know if that was her opinion or ??? Second Ds was a terrible sleeper waking up all of the time, my husband didn't want him to co sleep so he was right by my bed and we were both exhausted. He would wake up every hour. Third Dd slept by me in a bassinet and was a great sleeper, she was also my shortest nurser weening right after turning 1. Fourth Dd co sleeps when she wakes up and we all sleep well. She'll be three this month and still nurses, mainly at nap and night.

My Dd used Teaching Textbooks Algebra II and Geometry and then took her SAT. Based on her math SAT score she does not need any further math for her college major and they are giving her the 3 General Education math credits. She tested out. I can't tell you how happy she was and how much confidence that gave me in using TT with my younger children. This was with the non-automated program.

Ds 11- Life of Fred Pre Algebra with Biology, Teaching Character Through Literature for personal reading books, The Bridge to the Latin Road Dd 9- Life of Fred Honey, Teaching Character Through Literature for personal reading books, The Bridge to the Latin Road

Hits: Spelling Power Teaching Textbooks Portraits of American Girlhood American Girl Teachers Guides SWI-A Misses(only because we never got to them): Winterpromise Knights of the Square Table Music and Moments with the Masters Over all it was a good curriculum pick year. Now, on to next year (do you hear trumpet fanfare, I do.)

I second Winnie the Pooh. My kids and I had tears in our eyes we would be laughing so hard and we were always quoting it to my husband when he would come home. :lol:

MFW Kindergarten (I have used this with only one child and wished I'd known about it for the other two, such an enjoyable year.) Phonetic Zoo Times Tales

IEW Student Writing Intensives Teaching Textbooks First language Lessons (for my oldest)

DD 19~wants to be an animator at Pixar. DS 10~wants to be an engineer until he has enough money to become a pilot and then he will be a missionary pilot. This has been his plan since he was 6. DD 9~wants to be a teacher or a doctor but dad wants me to be a doctor.(hehe cute) DD 2~Says she wants to be a "Duhhy"(ducky). I definitely expected an animal when I asked. :001_smile:

I'll be 60 after DD has her 4 year degree. Dh will be 76 and I hope we'll retire into the lovely years of grand-parenting together. I can see the sunset way,way,way in the distance. :001_smile:

My just turned 9 yr old loves reading through them, especially all the craft and party ideas.

Air on G by Bach. When it rings people say "I hear wedding music." :001_smile: It's one of my favorite pieces! My oldest has my youngest meowing set as her ringtone.

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book is our "go to" cookbook. My DH was just commenting on how accurate the recipes are and that there is minimal tweaking needed.

Have you looked into First Language Lessons? It is verbal and visual and you are directly involved reading scripted lessons to her which allows you to learn as well. I was very poor in grammar and have learned so much through teaching my children. I will admit I do not know anything about the other programs you mentioned so I thought I would way in with one I do know something about. :001_smile:

We are most definitely going through high school. My oldest just graduated and was homeschooled from kindergarten through highschool. There are always things that can be changed up to meet the needs of each child as they are on their homeschool journey. High school at home was an amazing experience for us. Definitely challenging but incredibly worth it.

It's always nice to see it in black and white so here it goes. 18dd Heading off to college on the 25th Art-Cinema/Media double Major 10ds Math-U-See Zeta Spelling Power Portraits of American Girlhood(willingly going along with his sister) Chess using Knights of the Square Table Music and Moments with the Masters Cornerstone Adventures in Art God and the History of Art Beginning Piano Lessons 8dd Saxon 5/4 Spelling Power Portraits of American Girlhood Chess using Knights of the Square Table Music and Moments with the Masters Cornerstone Adventures in Art God and the History of Art 2dd Playing with Playdoh Building with blocks Coloring (hopefully on a desirable surface:tongue_smilie:) I hope all of you have a wonderful school year!

Currently reading Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze to the kiddos, usually in the backyard on the swinging bench, sipping cold, black coffee. Great book! We're still waiting for summer here.

That is so cool. I had to bookmark the video for my daughter. She is a big Pixar fan and will get a huge kick out of that. I'll probably hear a lot of "Oh,I wish I could buy it." Thanks for sharing! :001_smile: