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The hardest thing is that we have a family with (airborne) onion and garlic sensitivities - so that makes it a challenge to make savory things. I don't know how to cook without these two items!!!!
Looking at the pinwheel suggestion:
Minus the onion? Because, well, BACON.
Ah, that makes things really hard and eliminates pretty much everything suggested. We have garlic/onion allergy in the family also. Thank goodness it isn't airborne for ours! I hate to say it, but our allergy guy usually resorts to just eating PBJ and lots of desserts. If he couldn't even have it in the air, I have no idea what he would do.
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Raynaud's would be visible--you'd be able to see a marked color change in the affected parts if that were the case. They would also feel colder to the touch because the blood flow would be restricted.
I'd ask the next doc you see and find out if he or she has any thoughts about it and which doctor (specialty? pediatrician?) you should see if it continues.
And, it is a startling thing to see. Just crossed my mind as a possibility because my dd with it had (still has) extremely cold extremities before she started having more classic symptoms at 12 yo. In fact, she still has very cold hands/feet at times when she is in perfectly comfortable temps. Her Raynauds (blue then white toes generally) usually crops up when she is in a 70F or warmer room. She can just touch a glass with ice in it or walk across a tile floor that is chilly and be triggered. And, the cold is only in the hands or feet, not the whole body. Just thought it would be worth a glance.
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Check Raynaud's Syndrome and see if that fits. (Just for your peace of mind.) Then, ask his doctor about his symptoms.
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No, I wasn't the one who led the hike. My son was one of the students who went on it. I have received a few more details since I posted the original question.
This was for a gap-year program that my son is doing. Going in, we knew that the program includes challenging the students academically, spiritually, and physically. Ds had more of a handle on the physical aspects than I did. Part of the challenges is being flexible and not always having things your way. The supplies list did include hiking boots for the Spring semester wrap-up backpacking trip, but we hadn't gotten those yet, as we didn't think he needed them in the Fall.
The application for the program included a standard physician's report with immunization records and noting any chronic conditions, limitations or restrictions on the student. It did not include anything like "student must be cleared to do XXX" or "student should be able to run a mile in 10 minutes or lift YY pounds" or anything like that. (I think they're rethinking this aspect for next year. It's a relatively new program, so they're still learning.)
The information we were given at parent orientation included details about a 3-credit class they will be doing over the course of the year, which sounds fantastic: all about developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with components that cover exercise, nutrition, weight management, stress management, etc. It sounds like something I really need to do, and I was excited that ds would have this training.
Five days after I dropped him off, they took the kids on an overnight camping trip. I don't believe they had more than a day's notice that they would be going on it, since ds didn't mention it on Sunday, and they hiked on Tuesday after camping out Monday night. They did pack clothes, shoes, sleeping bags for the overnight. I have no idea how the food was handled on the hike, but ds says they have always been fed well. Knowing this group, I'd imagine they were well prepared with first aid supplies and such.
Ds says he wouldn't use the word "strenuous", but there were inclines and descents. I'm still not sure of how mountainous it really was. And I don't know whether they were told it would be 13.5 miles before they embarked on it.
One girl lagged behind, and there was at least one leader and another student who stayed with her. Ds was hurting, but completed the hike. He was sore the next several days.
It sounds like most of the kids (40 of them) did quite well, which surprised me. And I was surprised that the leaders were surprised that some of the kids struggled. I was just wanting to know if you all would have been surprised.
I wonder...Was the 13.5 miles done all at once, or was the total trip that long? If it was the total trip, it would be pretty ideal for a backpack trip with novices. Or, was this a hike done on Tuesday without a pack? Which is asking a bit. I would expect most to be able to do it, but I would also expect quite a few to struggle with it (which seems to be what they were wanting from the description of the class).
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As I read through this thread, I noticed that many people said there is no way one could hike 13.5 miles in tennis shoes/sneakers. While I agree that the leader shouldn't have made these kids go on this hike, I will have to say that I ONLY hike in running shoes. I don't like hiking shoes, because they're too heavy (for me). Most of my hikes are at least 8 miles, but usually 10-13, and aren't necessarily easy. It's definitely possible.
http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/KIMINID/media/image.jpg1_zpshucwvydd.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
ETA: Added a visual of a hike I went on, the last part of which was more of a scramble over rock. I'm at a little over 11,000 feet, the peak behind me is a little over 12,000 feet. I didn't go any further than I am in the pic, because I'm a BIG chicken (it was very steep and up a bunch of boulders that seemed to me they could roll at any second). :)
It really depends on the terrain. Some places, running shoes are fine. Many mountainous trails you will end up with problems from stone bruising or wet feet. Even something like Chacos can be better than running shoes because they dry faster and have a more dense sole that can protect the sole of the foot. I do a lot of sneaker hiking too, but it depends on the area. If I haven't been on a trail before, I usually opt for my hiking boots in case I am going to need them for rock and water protection. But, yes, I have done 10 miles in running shoes many times.
Just a note on the general topic: anything over 12 miles is generally rated a difficult hike despite a lack of elevation changes.
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13.5 miles in the mountains? probably 99.9%. Even those in great shape are probably going to get blisters if this isn't something they are used to doing. Whose good idea was this?
Btw, this isn't a matter of fitness level. This is a question of whether or not they regularly take extremely long hikes. You do realize you are talking about at least 7 hours of hiking? Most likely more like 9 hours.
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I knew the letter was coming, but when I opened it—whoo boy! Our new monthly payment is well over doubling, for a very high deductible plan. I have an appointment with our health insurance agent in November after the exchange opens, to see what our other options are.
Erica in OR
Alternate option: pay the new higher penalty. We also are on a very high deductible plan. We basically have the smallest premium we could find. Funny though, the smallest premium wasn't the least coverage. We have a separate policy for one dd who has to see doctors regularly. She has good coverage. Good luck!!!
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:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
Did you look through all the bills very carefully to make sure they covered everything they were supposed to, and that you were billed correctly?
If you're paying so much for insurance and still ending up with piles of medical bills, you might want to go onto the health care exchange to see if you could get a better deal, if you haven't already. My dh's employer insurance went up, so we recently applied through our state's exchange. It turns out dd qualifies for free health care with 100% coverage through the state even though dh is paid pretty decently for the area, and he and I got a platinum plan for less than we would have paid for his employer insurance.
have you gotten the letter with the increase for next year? Our payment, with no changes, is doubling in cost come next year. Our plan is nowhere near platinum.
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Well, dd21a was winking and snapping her fingers at people before she was 1. Quite astonished everyone because she was also quite tiny for her age. Dd21b still can't snap. I think my other two learned around 5 or so, but I really wasn't paying attention. I don't think there is an age/milestone for this talent. It is far too variable. Me, I still can't snap with my left hand, and my right makes a horribly pitiful sound (plus, it hurts me to do it)!
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I don't have a runner, but I had swimmers, one of whom was a tall thin beast. Probably the same type of issue to deal with. At this point, you really don't want to change anything too much. Going into championship events isn't the time to change things up. It sounds like they taper (cut back) to allow the body to optimize/heal at this point. If so, he is going to start feeling better just from that. After championship season is over, you might want to start implementing some changes. The main problem I can see is the time he eats lunch. With that early a lunch, he needs to be eating another meal before school gets out! Can he get his coach to intercede for him to be allowed to go somewhere that he will feel comfortable eating a second lunch during his study hall? Maybe the coach's office? Of course, he would need to bring it, but this seems to be the heart of his issue right here. A later lunch time would be even more ideal. I would make sure that next year, he eats closer to 12. Even if you need to get his coach or doctor involved to become involved. I daresay with a doctor's note, the school would have to make sure it happened.
As far as the rest of this year goes, will they be practicing next semester? (I have no idea how school sports work!) If so, I wouldn't worry too much about the quality of his calories. I would try to find ways for him to snack between classes. Maybe some homemade jerky he can much as he changes classes? Nuts, cheese, pretzels? Real peanut butter on crackers? Basically, he needs to be eating whenever he can stuff food into his face. When my dd was recovering from an illness that caused her to lose a lot of weight (5'8", normally 110 down to 88), I made sure she ate a breakfast that had almost 3,000 calories. The real help for her came from drinking chocolate shakes immediately after her practices. Once she had gotten back up to weight, she switched over to chocolate milk (the don't have to be in the fridge type). After practice, he needs something he can get into his body immediately. Chocolate milk and bananas are ideal.
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It sounds like you have a pretty good handle on things. Since she can't get FL in now and she will have plenty of DE credits accumulated before she enrolls full time at CC, she can take it at that point (if her intended goal is Uni that requires it after CC). To transfer from CC to Uni here, if you are under 24?yo, you must have an ACT/SAT score. They don't do anything with it but check the box that it has been submitted, but it is a requirement. It doesn't matter if the score is a 32 or a 2 if you are transferring; it just has to have been taken. Stupid, but...that is what large entities tend to be at times... So, I would have her taken one or the other just so that she can check that box. Our CCs also require it for admission, even from students who have been taking classes at that CC. It is just a box that has to be checked. My only real advice is to try to enroll her in CC English classes to go ahead and get those credits taken care of while in high school. If the classes at the physical building are full, can she get into the online classes?
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Dh is like that. He will only eat green beans. And, only if they are soaked in Dale's and cooked well. He also finds most fruits to be to bitter to tolerate. He eats meat. and meat. and meat. and potatoes. Always has. Since way back before it was a thing. He is extremely healthy. One of the only men in his paternal history to not have heart problems in their 40s. He is a super-taster. He can taste pretty much anything and tell you exactly what is in it. He doesn't really eat sweets, so cutting back on sugar is not likely to reset him.
Me, I love veggies. ANd fruits.
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I have used both. (Good grief, I have used almost everything out there at some point!) I prefer BJU. I did not find dvd's to be at all necessary for the grammar. (My kids had all done R&S before, so all was basically review.) AG was...okay. Something about it bothered me. I ran into an issue at some point. Something in AG just wasn't quite right. Don't even remember what it was, but the person from AG tried to explain their point of doing it the way they did, but it still just wasn't correct. They agreed, but there was some reason they did it that way anyway. Overall, I prefer BJU. I did not use their literature, however. I prefer whole books. Have not used the other lit you mentioned either. (Wait, that means there ARE things I haven't tried!!! Yaya!!!)
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Just as much as any high school math text book would be. For most of the time, yes, dc should be fine. However, I would highly recommend being available in case they need help, and knowing the material yourself (or having a tutor available for consult).
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I had best results waiting until they were about 10 yo. My eldest absolutely begged and cried to be allowed to take piano. At 5, I allowed her to start. It was a disaster. My others, I didn't allow to start until 10 or 11. Ds just hated it. I forced him to take in the first place (piano). My twins both loved it and continued for a long while. One stopped in high school when her guitar teacher passed away. She just couldn't stand the thought of going to another teacher. She loved that man so much. (He was her third guitar teacher.)The other continued until midway through her senior year when she realized she really needed that time elsewhere. She still plays (violin) on a regular basis. She went straight onto a full sized violin. She caught up to the dc who had started at age 3 within a year. (She was placed right in among those kids at a concert recital at the end of her first year.) She only had a few weeks where it hurt to listen to her play. After that, it has been just beautiful. I do prefer to listen from an adjoining room... Midway through her second year, her teacher told me it was time for her to get a new/better violin. Fortunately, the starter violin was under $100 (recommended by teacher). I sold it to another student who was just beginning and totally recouped my money. That second violin cost a good bit more...but she still plays it! In fact, she left sheet music all over the floor in her room when she left to go back to college. I should pick that up...Other than ds, who I insisted against his will to take at all, I never, ever had to push my kids to practice or sit and watch them. They were responsible for themselves completely (other than driving to lessons!). Their music was a joyful experience.
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This spammer is quite impressive. I've not seen such work on these boards before!
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When I was coloring it, $120 every 5 weeks. I decided that was a waste, so I stopped. Now, $10 a month for 3 mths for a bang trim; and $30 every 4th month for a full service cut. I do look forward to that 4th month!
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Gingerbread mini muffins. 'Cause I want some right now!!!!
Dd just made some sweet potato muffins. She said they were really good!
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Yeah, I would find that confusing. I live in the land of no snow so I'm not that familiar. One time MIL (who lives in a snowy area) and I had a conversation in which she explained that the district in her town schedules extra days for snow and if they have fewer closures than that they end early. It's been very rare to go over, but when they do they extend the school day to end the year on time. If I looked at a school schedule in a snowy area I would think the snow days were already built in.
I think at a minimum your DH and DS10 should go, and I would try to reschedule finals for the others as well.
Not a huge snowy area, but here they schedule about 8 snow days into the system. If they don't use them, the kids have extra holiday days in the spring. Lots of 3 day weekends.
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Baked potatoes, maybe with broccoli and cheese to put on them? Or grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches? Hot cider?
The baked potatoes can be wrapped in foil and placed hot into a cooler. In this case, a keep it warmer. It will keep those potatoes hot for a long, long time if the lid isn't left open! The chili can even be used as a topper which will make it go even farther.
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Not so much, no. They did look at the school schedule posted by the district, but they did not ask us about the dates until they had the big announcement to everyone.
I believe they had consulted with at least one of their kids. The week they picked works well for her
Gently...Melinda, it sounds like you have some previous hurt you might be nursing here. Perhaps you are looking to be offended? They did check your dc's school schedule. They chose a date that should work. If your school system goes over the number of snow dates allotted every single year, or even a majority of them, they need to revise the way they make their calendar. A calendar that is never followed is not a good system. They should allot the number of days that school us usually out for snow. Given that, I would discuss this with your dc and their teachers now. I would make every effort for as many dc to attend as teachers will allow. Not to mention, this may not even be an issue.
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Why on earth would they plan it the last week of school? That makes no sense. Even if an elementary age kid COULD miss the last week, that's often the most fun week of the year for kids at school? I'd want to say no.
ETA - I'd have no problem separating the family for a good reason. This just seems like poor planning on their part and I'd be irritated.
I don't know, I would never think about kids still being in school in June!
I'd send dh. Ds could decide if he wanted trip or last week of school. Then again, I'd probably decide to go myself which would mean young ds would need to go too.
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Only 4 kids, but I didn't have issues with being around them all day. Being with my family is different from being among others. I didn't want to stop at 4, but dh felt differently. No, I didn't use computers to get time alone. It really just wasn't a problem. I consider myself to be a practically creative thinker. I've never really fit into a box...
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Mine would never figure it out by the bus going by. I finally saw the morning bus this week. It was just a little before 7...The afternoon bus to bring them home comes by around 4:30. Most of my kids' friends lived in a different neighborhood. Only one of them ever rode the bus. She was picked up at 6:15 and got home around 5:30. I never understood why first on weren't first off, but they just run the route backwards to take them home.
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And, if it doesn't bother him, they may do nothing.