Susan in TN Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Slache said: I feel like my life is coming together so nicely. God has been so good to us. 🥰 It's a Love Slachey Booya!! This is the thread that never ends, It just goes on and on my friends. People started posting not knowing what it was, And they will keep on posting here forever just because... This is the thread that never ends You'd best come join it with your friends 'Cuz it will replace Facebook as the latest web-based craze And everyone will post here instead for the rest of their days This is the thread that's always there They'll cheer you up so don't despair The group is growing well as more people start checking in And we'll keep sucking them in because our cheer is addictive This is the thread that never ends It's better than a Mercedes Benz It helps with coffee withdrawal and other troubles, too Eighteen hundred pages of friends all cheering for you This thread keeps going on and on with record-setting length and fun It started forty-eight months ago from curiosity and all the fun and frolic has shown this is the place to be This is the thread that never ends... And the place where one finds special friends, the kind that have hearts that are strong and true Yes, ITT ladies, I am talking to you! This is the thread that never ends Yeah, it's superior to other trends Friends start out scratching their head in confusion, perhaps But then the laughter strikes and they gratefully tip their caps. This is the thread that never ends I had no idea when I entered in That what seems a little nuts might actually save me From going insane on days that are crazy 🤗 This is the thread that never ends.... Edited April 19, 2022 by Susan in TN 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 It really does not end. WE ARE SEVEN YEARS IN! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Slache said: It really does not end. WE ARE SEVEN YEARS IN! Just don't get the seven year itch! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Just don't get the seven year itch! I... don't know what that is... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Slache said: I... don't know what that is... It's when people get tired of their marriage typically seven years into it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Oh dear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) I have a “lady infection”. I feel like Golum with the Elven rope round his neck. TMI? Probably. Slache- I’m so happy for you. Edited April 20, 2022 by Green Bean 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Green Bean said: Slache I don't know if you mean one kind or the other, but when I needed antibiotics I got them on K health for about $20. It's an app. I told them my symptoms and they wrote me a generic. It too about 20 minutes. I never left my bed. Hubby even went to go get it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I acknowledge the sketchiness of my previous post. I didn't have insurance and needed drugs and I got them for very little money and I'd do it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 The over the counter other. But I appreciate you sharing with me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I’m bored. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 42 minutes ago, Green Bean said: I’m bored. https://www.theulat.com/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 We had 18 people here for dinner. Lovely people. Pup was a mess - he's not around toddlers much and was maybe a bit to eager to snuffle and snuggle the poor kid. Puppy did NOT appreciate being shut in my room. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/10/2022 at 11:37 AM, Susan in TN said: So I got a bit of gardening done. Planted the tubers that I got from Aldi a while back (the package said they were good until June, so fingers crossed). 4 o'clock flowers, columbines, and coneflowers. I had 2 columbines and lost the second one - hopefully it just got planted in with the other one. You didn't tell us where you planted what, so I have no idea if the 4 o'clock flowers are in the green pot or not. Won't you be surprised when they come up! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: You didn't tell us where you planted what, so I have no idea if the 4 o'clock flowers are in the green pot or not. Won't you be surprised when they come up! The green pot probably has that lost columbine. That sound so much like concubine... 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 When placing my R&S order, I also requested new sample catalogs to replace the ones I gave to a new homeschooler. I looked through the grade 6 reading sample yesterday and realized that the table of contents in the R&S readers (unlike CLE) actually specify which stories are Anabaptist! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Good morning! The Three Youngers all woke up with sore throats. I think it's sinus congestion, as everyone is complaining of it and are bemoaning their attempts to breathe at night. I made them all mugs of honey mint hot water. Tree pollen is really high right now. The HVAC company is supposed to be here this morning to inspect our system. Dd15 has a doctor checkup this afternoon. Otherwise there are some phone calls I should make. Sigh. Better get more Coffee! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! Another day of testing and then church/iglesia tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I was so busy in my dreams that I feel like I already put in a day. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I have started to have camp dreams. I dreamt that I caught some of the staff and kids trying to make counterfeit money. I was partially upset because they were using the wrong kind of paper…. If you’re going to do it, do it right! special note: we do not encourage illegal enterprise at our camp. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 The HVAC guy came and inspected our system, which is doing fine. Then I called the dentist because I couldn't remember if ds17 is ready to get his wisdom teeth removed. They said yes, so I will need to schedule him and dd19 with the oral surgeon. I was hoping to get this done this summer while we still have our super duper health and dental insurance. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: When placing my R&S order, I also requested new sample catalogs to replace the ones I gave to a new homeschooler. I looked through the grade 6 reading sample yesterday and realized that the table of contents in the R&S readers (unlike CLE) actually specify which stories are Anabaptist! Are you Anabaptist? I'm Baptist, but I have Anabaptist roots on both sides of my family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 59 minutes ago, Junie said: Are you Anabaptist? I'm Baptist, but I have Anabaptist roots on both sides of my family. No, definitely not and I try to avoid the non-resistance taught by Anabaptist curricula. This is part of why we no longer use CLE. I didn't know enough about Anabaptist beliefs before our homeschooling journey began and thus we used CLE for all 6 subjects for over 3 years. I initially thought R&S was the same, but mastery vs spiral method and textbooks vs workbooks, but I was wrong. CLE entwines their beliefs into their subjects in a way that isn't easily discernable unless you have a very watchful eye, whereas R&S literally labels them so you can choose to use or skip those lessons. I am learning that I really do like R&S more and more the longer we use their products. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: No, definitely not and I try to avoid the non-resistance taught by Anabaptist curricula. This is part of why we no longer use CLE. I didn't know enough about Anabaptist beliefs before our homeschooling journey began and thus we used CLE for all 6 subjects for over 3 years. I initially thought R&S was the same, but mastery vs spiral method and textbooks vs workbooks, but I was wrong. CLE entwines their beliefs into their subjects in a way that isn't easily discernable unless you have a very watchful eye, whereas R&S literally labels them so you can choose to use or skip those lessons. I am learning that I really do like R&S more and more the longer we use their products. I thought CLE and R&S were the same program. What is "non-resistence"? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I weed whacked. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I also got two bags of baby clothes ready for the Wednesday Goodwill donation run. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: No, definitely not and I try to avoid the non-resistance taught by Anabaptist curricula. This is part of why we no longer use CLE. I didn't know enough about Anabaptist beliefs before our homeschooling journey began and thus we used CLE for all 6 subjects for over 3 years. I initially thought R&S was the same, but mastery vs spiral method and textbooks vs workbooks, but I was wrong. CLE entwines their beliefs into their subjects in a way that isn't easily discernable unless you have a very watchful eye, whereas R&S literally labels them so you can choose to use or skip those lessons. I am learning that I really do like R&S more and more the longer we use their products. I couldn't tell if you were happy about the Anabaptist items being labeled because you wanted them or because you wanted to avoid them. We have never used CLE or R&S anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Junie said: I couldn't tell if you were happy about the Anabaptist items being labeled because you wanted them or because you wanted to avoid them. We have never used CLE or R&S anything. I had dd read the R&S Pathway readers and the CLE readers, as I was told they were wholesome. Hope they didn't present any weird doctrine. Tried R&S spelling (didn't like)nd did the Bible lessons (were fine) when kids were little. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Our HVAC guy inspected and cleaned our units yesterday. Evidently they do it every 6 months. They were pretty dusty after all the construction we've been doing. I have a 4-H meeting tonight. My co-leader is on a trip to Hawaii so dh is going to help. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 51 minutes ago, Spirea said: I had dd read the R&S Pathway readers and the CLE readers, as I was told they were wholesome. Hope they didn't present any weird doctrine. Tried R&S spelling (didn't like)nd did the Bible lessons (were fine) when kids were little. R&S, Pathway, and CLE are all different programs. Pathway, if I'm remembering correctly, is Amish. The others are Mennonite. They are all wholesome. We love the rural farm life and traditional Christian family values. Some Anabaptist views we can talk about and explain our differences in how we interpret the Scriptures. But for a very young child who is sensitive, this becomes confusing. CLE interweaves their views in a way that was hard to weed out. R&S appears to give a heads up so I can either omit it or have the discussion before the lesson. I like and appreciate that so much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 The doctor said that ibuprofen may be causing dd15's migraines to rebound, so she's getting a prescription specifically for migraines to keep on hand and she's supposed to keep a log of migraines and sleep. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 We have always used R&S English 3-6. I have them do grade 6 twice - in 6th grade and then all over again in 7th grade. Then we move on to other things like Strunk & White, Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, and Our Mother Tongue. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: R&S, Pathway, and CLE are all different programs. Pathway, if I'm remembering correctly, is Amish. The others are Mennonite. They are all wholesome. We love the rural farm life and traditional Christian family values. Some Anabaptist views we can talk about and explain our differences in how we interpret the Scriptures. But for a very young child who is sensitive, this becomes confusing. CLE interweaves their views in a way that was hard to weed out. R&S appears to give a heads up so I can either omit it or have the discussion before the lesson. I like and appreciate that so much. But R&S sells pathway, I think. I guess I just bundled CLE and R&S together in my mind as they are kind of similar with all the farm stuff. And I'm sorry, I realize "weird doctrine" is not the most diplomatic way to describe differences of opinion. Yes, in general, I shy away from many religious curriculum because it can be difficult to weed out the interwoven messages. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: We have always used R&S English 3-6. I have them do grade 6 twice - in 6th grade and then all over again in 7th grade. Then we move on to other things like Strunk & White, Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, and Our Mother Tongue. I had not heard of Eats, Shoots and Leaves! Our Mother Tongue has a new version with a workbook. I was planning on it some time between 7th and 9th, depending on the difficulty. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I’m here. I did not ketchup. Too busy at work. But, I am hanging it up early today. I’m just tired of it all. Ham and bean soup for dinner with leftover Easter ham. I’m making the broth with the ham bone, so it will be extra yummy. And I made fresh bread. Batter bread, so it’s easy to throw together, but still tastes yummy. I have used both CLE and R&S products. I tend to favor R&S, but I did like CLE’s math. I love R&S grammar. CLE’s phonics program did the trick with teaching middle DD how to read. I used about 3 different curriculums with her and she finally learned with CLE. Although you might also say that she was finally ready. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Spirea said: I thought CLE and R&S were the same program. What is "non-resistence"? Refusal to bear arms/pacifist. My church has Annabaptist roots, though we are not like the Old Mennonites or Amish. My dad did alternative service during the Korean War. Over time, though it has not officially renounced it’s pacifist stance, my church (local) has come along way from where it was 80-100 years ago. I personally am not a pacifist and I actually don’t hold to Annabaptist theology, either. I’m a Calvinist. I get into a lot of arguments at church. 🤣 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Refusal to bear arms/pacifist. My church has Annabaptist roots, though we are not like the Old Mennonites or Amish. My dad did alternative service during the Korean War. Over time, though it has not officially renounced it’s pacifist stance, my church (local) has come along way from where it was 80-100 years ago. I personally am not a pacifist and I actually don’t hold to Annabaptist theology, either. I’m a Calvinist. I get into a lot of arguments at church. 🤣 What's this? Sounds interesting. I didn't know that was possible. The things I learn here really are endless. Edited April 21, 2022 by Servant4Christ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Slache said: I had not heard of Eats, Shoots and Leaves! Our Mother Tongue has a new version with a workbook. I was planning on it some time between 7th and 9th, depending on the difficulty. Gymnast is currently taking a class free through Empowered Academy using Our Mother Tongue. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I found the windshield wiper fluid in the garage and put some in the van. Go me! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Servant4Christ said: What's this? Sounds interesting. I didn't know that was possible. The things I learn here really are endless. Instead of joining the military when he was drafted, he worked a couple of years in a state hospital in the LA area to take place of someone who went into the military. Later in life he says he wishes he would have gone to Korea, he feels bad, but his upbringing was very strong, and he was just a kid with a domineering father. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Morning, Happy Thursday. Another week almost done. It's been a LOOOOONNNNNGGGGG one. Yesterday I went up and down stairs about 6 times and helped move a piano before 10am. Then only one student showed up for my 10am so we had her go into the other 10am class for her age, but that meant I didn't teach until 1pm. My 1pm class was physics and we did static electricity and lets just say there were a lot of jokes about rubbing rods. (teenagers!). Today I have 4 classes but my first one is only 2 students and a pretty easy class since it's STEM and we do a lot of building stuff, and my last one is one student doing math for 30 minutes. Dd and I aren't working out in the mornings anymore. She starts work at 8am so we'd have to meet at 6:30 and neither of us are down for that. For some reason 6:30 seems way earlier than 7am. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Good Morning! Happy Thursday! I think we're testing today. I woke up not feeling well. I'm feeling a bit better, but I don't know how long it's going to last. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Morning. Tired. Been working and writing a lot. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I ordered our testing materials today and realized this particular test only goes through 8th grade, so I should probably look into what tests are available and acceptable for our state once the kids get to highschool. #longrangeplanning 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I have never tested my kids. #badhomeschoolmom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 39 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Morning. Tired. Been working and writing a lot. Yay - keep it up! We're still saving up to buy the ITT Island and ITT Mountain Retreat! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, Slache said: I have never tested my kids. #badhomeschoolmom #alsobadhomeschoolmom 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Good morning! I need everyone to sing "Oh Wheeeeeeerrre Is My Hairbrush" super loud so dd13 can find hers, please and thank you! Everyone is feeling a bit better this morning - no fevers and throats aren't sore, just stuffy noses. My alarm went off this morning and I promptly slept another hour and 10 minutes. Oops. But tutorial is over for the semester so we don't have to go anywhere this morning, at least. My mystery green pot plant now has two little red buds coming up. I am leaning towards 4 o'clocks because I had more of those to plant, but I haven't been able to find any pictures online of what the emerging plant looks like. Coffee! Edited April 21, 2022 by Susan in TN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Slache said: I have never tested my kids. #badhomeschoolmom I wanna move to Texas! Never thought I'd say that. Ever. I am required to by our state. DH would want me to anyway just to make sure we're towing the mark educationally for our kids. It's honestly a good way for me to see where I am as a teacher, too, and to know what material was retained vs maybe needs to be retaught a different way. Edited April 21, 2022 by Servant4Christ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Found a picture - I think this is it! (4 o'clock tuber) 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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