Feb. 29, 2008
A Prayer for my Family and Friends from 1 Corinthians chapter 1
To those who have been sanctified in Jesus the Messiah, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, their Lord and mine.
Grace to my family and friends and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus. I thank you, God, concerning my family and friends for the grace of God which was given them in Jesus the Messiah, that in everything, they be enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, even as the testimony concerning the Messiah was confirmed in them, so that they are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, who will also confirm them to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
God is faithful through whom you were called into fellowship with, His Son, Jesus our Messiah. I encourage you, my family and friends, by the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, concerning the quarrels among us, that we all agree and that there be no divisions among us, but that we be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
Grace to my family and friends and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus. I thank you, God, concerning my family and friends for the grace of God which was given them in Jesus the Messiah, that in everything, they be enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, even as the testimony concerning the Messiah was confirmed in them, so that they are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, who will also confirm them to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
God is faithful through whom you were called into fellowship with, His Son, Jesus our Messiah. I encourage you, my family and friends, by the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, concerning the quarrels among us, that we all agree and that there be no divisions among us, but that we be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
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Have you ever found a site on the internet, didn't bookmark it when you HAD to leave the computer, then can't find it, nor any resemblance of it anywhere? I've spent the last week looking for this site that apparently doesn't exist anymore. I retraced my steps (keystrokes), and looked in my browser's history, and to no avail.
Well, the site got my brain tickled anyway. I can remember just enough to get me started. The idea is to write letters to your family members, as well as giving help for writers who need confidence in their writing. (Right up my ally!) Since I can't go back to see their suggestions, I'll have come up with my own.
I was thinking to write to tell them that I love them, and include some of the things that they did that day (or that week, or that month). Tell them how proud I am of strides that they have made. Things that I don't say on a regular basis, (that I should say on a regular basis). That's why I wanted to start doing this, to make it a regular thing, so that my kids don't go through the rest of their lives thinking that I don't love them. (Not that I don't ever say it, but I just spend so much time harping on what they don't do.)
I wasn't sure how often to do it, or whether to give it to them right away, or what. I guess that's all for now.
Feb. 4, 2008
Have you ever.....
Have you ever found a site on the internet, didn't bookmark it when you HAD to leave the computer, then can't find it, nor any resemblance of it anywhere? I've spent the last week looking for this site that apparently doesn't exist anymore. I retraced my steps (keystrokes), and looked in my browser's history, and to no avail.
Well, the site got my brain tickled anyway. I can remember just enough to get me started. The idea is to write letters to your family members, as well as giving help for writers who need confidence in their writing. (Right up my ally!) Since I can't go back to see their suggestions, I'll have come up with my own.
I was thinking to write to tell them that I love them, and include some of the things that they did that day (or that week, or that month). Tell them how proud I am of strides that they have made. Things that I don't say on a regular basis, (that I should say on a regular basis). That's why I wanted to start doing this, to make it a regular thing, so that my kids don't go through the rest of their lives thinking that I don't love them. (Not that I don't ever say it, but I just spend so much time harping on what they don't do.)
I wasn't sure how often to do it, or whether to give it to them right away, or what. I guess that's all for now.
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Well that last post was a bummer. Sorry about that. I was going to write more at the time, but, I had to stop and I don't remember exactly what it was. Surely it was bad news about chocolate chip cookies. Who wants to hear about that?!
Wow, this year went by pretty quick! My kids became 16, 12, 3 and 1. My hubby and I have now been married for 10 years! We also got to see a lot more of some old high school friends this year, and plan on seeing them more often now. We've all been through so much. Some have overcome some bad stuff, and some still need to. The same goes for some of my family members. My hope is that in 2008, there will be a lot more change going on - changes for the better! I know that God has started a work in all of us, and I know that he will finish what He has started, and my prayer is that we all will hear His guidance , that still small voice, and know that it is Him - and that we move forth with His plan for our lives.
Dec. 28, 2007
The End Is Near! (of 2007 that is!)
Well that last post was a bummer. Sorry about that. I was going to write more at the time, but, I had to stop and I don't remember exactly what it was. Surely it was bad news about chocolate chip cookies. Who wants to hear about that?!
Wow, this year went by pretty quick! My kids became 16, 12, 3 and 1. My hubby and I have now been married for 10 years! We also got to see a lot more of some old high school friends this year, and plan on seeing them more often now. We've all been through so much. Some have overcome some bad stuff, and some still need to. The same goes for some of my family members. My hope is that in 2008, there will be a lot more change going on - changes for the better! I know that God has started a work in all of us, and I know that he will finish what He has started, and my prayer is that we all will hear His guidance , that still small voice, and know that it is Him - and that we move forth with His plan for our lives.
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Recently I've been battling with my...gulp...sugar addiction. I got off cokes for a few months, then allowed myself to have just a little here and there. (a note to non-Texans, all colas, sodas, etc. are called 'cokes' no matter what brand they are..) After a while, though it just turns into a roaring need. I also love to eat chocolate chip cookies, preferably the gooey kind, but Chips Ahoy will do, or even the store brand equivalent (gooey, no need for milk - crunchy, must have milk.) And to make things worse, my husband is also a (not self-acclaimed) sugar addict; but he'll eat more varieties than I will. One reason that it makes it worse is because when he eats sugar, it doesn't show on him physically, AND he'll buy sweets or cookies that I won't eat, so that I won't... well... eat them.
I sent an article to a friend, as we had recently been talking about our cola preferences. ...here is part of the article by Dr. Reginald B. Cherry, M.D. :
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Sep. 14, 2007
As I sit here eating a chocolate chip cookie and a DP
Recently I've been battling with my...gulp...sugar addiction. I got off cokes for a few months, then allowed myself to have just a little here and there. (a note to non-Texans, all colas, sodas, etc. are called 'cokes' no matter what brand they are..) After a while, though it just turns into a roaring need. I also love to eat chocolate chip cookies, preferably the gooey kind, but Chips Ahoy will do, or even the store brand equivalent (gooey, no need for milk - crunchy, must have milk.) And to make things worse, my husband is also a (not self-acclaimed) sugar addict; but he'll eat more varieties than I will. One reason that it makes it worse is because when he eats sugar, it doesn't show on him physically, AND he'll buy sweets or cookies that I won't eat, so that I won't... well... eat them.
I sent an article to a friend, as we had recently been talking about our cola preferences. ...here is part of the article by Dr. Reginald B. Cherry, M.D. :
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Are you a cola drinker? Then you might want to consider this important information.
In a Tufts University study, women who drank colas daily were shown to have lower bone-mineral density than those who drank clear soda (or who drank cola only once a week or less) even though both groups had similar calcium intake.
For years, some experts thought cola drinkers had lower bone density because they consumed soft drinks in place of milk. However, in this study the decrease in bone density wasn’t because of lower calcium, according to Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., associate professor of nutritional epidemiology. Apparently, the problem is increased levels of phosphoric acid, which can interfere with your body’s absorption of calcium. A typical can of cola contains 44 to 62 milligrams of phosphoric acid per 12-ounce serving, and diet cola contains 27 to 39 milligrams. (Phosphoric acid is added to colas to give it its tartness but is not added to other sodas.)
While phosphoric acid is present in other dietary sources, including dairy products, it doesn’t appear to cause the same sort of problem.
“When phosphoric acid comes packed with other nutrients, it’s absorbed normally and everything is in balance. We think the problem with cola is that you’re getting those doses of phosphoric acid without any calcium. It’s not balanced, and that extra phosphorus binds with calcium and prevents it from being absorbed, says Dr. Tucker. "
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Aug. 9, 2007
Getting Ready for the Next Schoolyear
Well, I don't want to admit it, but, I need a schedule - a schoolyear schedule. I wanted to just do what we need to do, book by book, move on to the next level whenever we see fit. But, my kids are stuck in the old school mentality. Maybe it's a good thing, I don't know.
I just wanted to have a plan for each week, and if things happened that would cause us to stop schooling for a few days, then it wouldn't hurt because we're always doing school. I understand that many homeschoolers have a "living is learning" mentality, but how do you get your kids to understand this. Sometimes I have to tell them that they just learned something. " We just did 'school', Ha!"
So what was my point? I guess I'm just babbling.
I just wanted to have a plan for each week, and if things happened that would cause us to stop schooling for a few days, then it wouldn't hurt because we're always doing school. I understand that many homeschoolers have a "living is learning" mentality, but how do you get your kids to understand this. Sometimes I have to tell them that they just learned something. " We just did 'school', Ha!"
So what was my point? I guess I'm just babbling.
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Mar. 20, 2007
"Are you qualified" & socialization
This is talked about so much that I almost hate to do it myself, but I just need to get these thoughts out there.
Graduating from high school:
For kids, this is supposed to be a great milestone and the adults congratulate them. They also talk to kids that are wanting to drop out, and encourage them not to, telling them that graduating and getting a high school diploma is such an important thing to do. Then, later in life (and having not furthered their schooling) people murmur that they 'only' finished high school. So, which is it? Graduating is a great thing or simply not that much of an accomplishment? How much of an accomplishment is it?
I ask that, because once I was asked if I was qualified to teach my kids. That is such an ignorant question. So, most parents can't teach their kids anything? Is this what some people really think?
I graduated from high school. I don't see why I wouldn't qualify to teach my children what I was taught. That's true in anything, isn't it? Anything that you were taught, you should be able to teach.
I don't have anything against teachers in the public school, generally speaking. I had a few good ones. So people who ask the question "with only a high school diploma, how do you qualify to teach your kids?" are really belittling the teachers in the public schools. Which brings me back to the question..Is graduating from high school a great thing, or not really much of an accomplishment?
I think that it's a great accomplishment. If someone thinks that a high school grad can't teach anything, then they must think that it's not, and so why worry if someone else's kids graduate? (A little irony here?)
Socialization:
Are they kidding? We were always having to shut up! What social skills are being taught in public schools? How to pass notes, and talk behind the teachers' backs? Social interaction can't happen in great measure in the five minutes between classes, how are they supposed to socialize without skipping class? That's what happened in my schools.
Maybe that should be a different post, there is so much to be written on that, and this post has been long enough!
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Mar. 1, 2007
My Spiritual Journey 2
Before I started going to church again, and even before I was interested in doing so, I caught a message on the radio. I was just flipping stations while I was driving to work and I heard something that touched on my current situation. So I went back to it. I don't remember exactly what it was, but, something to do with marriage, and it really hit home at the time.
Then I was listening to that and other shows every morning as I worked. Then one morning a preacher was teaching about what witchcraft was (and mediums and that sort of thing) in the practical sense. Apparently this was a problem of mine, as I was greatly convicted and started crying - uncontrollably. To become aware of things that you have done that were abominations to God is frightening.
After I started going to church, I began to read the Bible through. I had always wanted to, but it was such a struggle with the KJV for me that I just never did - hubby got us some new Bibles, and so off I went. As I read, I kept seeing references to 'asherah poles'. One day- all day - those words just kept echoing in my head. As I drove home from work, I realized what it was.
My mother and I had gone to a psychic fair. Twice that I can remember, maybe three times. We had our 'cards' read, and she bought a set. I used them once or twice. (We did this between '89 and '93 I think.)
I had to burn the cards - because I had used them. So, I went to Mom's house, and told her all of this. She seemed a little bothered by it, but she let me take them, and I burned them right in her backyard. But she wouldn't let me burn the book that they came with. I then thought that maybe she would have to be the one to burn it or get rid of it, since she seemed to have an attachment to it.. I don't know if she still has it - this was back in 2000.
Then I was listening to that and other shows every morning as I worked. Then one morning a preacher was teaching about what witchcraft was (and mediums and that sort of thing) in the practical sense. Apparently this was a problem of mine, as I was greatly convicted and started crying - uncontrollably. To become aware of things that you have done that were abominations to God is frightening.
After I started going to church, I began to read the Bible through. I had always wanted to, but it was such a struggle with the KJV for me that I just never did - hubby got us some new Bibles, and so off I went. As I read, I kept seeing references to 'asherah poles'. One day- all day - those words just kept echoing in my head. As I drove home from work, I realized what it was.
My mother and I had gone to a psychic fair. Twice that I can remember, maybe three times. We had our 'cards' read, and she bought a set. I used them once or twice. (We did this between '89 and '93 I think.)
I had to burn the cards - because I had used them. So, I went to Mom's house, and told her all of this. She seemed a little bothered by it, but she let me take them, and I burned them right in her backyard. But she wouldn't let me burn the book that they came with. I then thought that maybe she would have to be the one to burn it or get rid of it, since she seemed to have an attachment to it.. I don't know if she still has it - this was back in 2000.
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Feb. 22, 2007
My Spiritual Journey 1
Okay. I'm going to take a deep breath and attempt to write about my spiritual journey.
I was saved when I was either 8 or 9 years old, when I was up in an old mimosa tree by myself, talking to God. At church camp I told one of the counselors about it. I didn't get baptized because they said I wasn't ready yet. (That seemed strange to me that a Baptist church wouldn't readily baptize someone!)
Nothing had seemed to change about me. Our church attendance started to get less and less. Then we just stopped going, occasionally visiting other churches with friends. One time that was a bad thing.
My friend and I went to the 'kids church', and when it was time to sing, I started to sing (like a good little girl) and my friend says, laughing, "You're gonna sing!? I'm not gonna sing - we don't have to!" Kind of shocked me. I felt like an idiot the rest of the time I was there, and felt really hurt. I always had trouble singing in church after that. It was stolen from me - like the scripture says about the enemy. He comes to steal, kill and destroy. I'm still recovering.
I was saved when I was either 8 or 9 years old, when I was up in an old mimosa tree by myself, talking to God. At church camp I told one of the counselors about it. I didn't get baptized because they said I wasn't ready yet. (That seemed strange to me that a Baptist church wouldn't readily baptize someone!)
Nothing had seemed to change about me. Our church attendance started to get less and less. Then we just stopped going, occasionally visiting other churches with friends. One time that was a bad thing.
My friend and I went to the 'kids church', and when it was time to sing, I started to sing (like a good little girl) and my friend says, laughing, "You're gonna sing!? I'm not gonna sing - we don't have to!" Kind of shocked me. I felt like an idiot the rest of the time I was there, and felt really hurt. I always had trouble singing in church after that. It was stolen from me - like the scripture says about the enemy. He comes to steal, kill and destroy. I'm still recovering.
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Jan. 14, 2007
Spider Solitaire
I got a score of 1210!! WOO-Hoo! ( on the easy level of course)
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Jan. 11, 2007
oh the woes.....
Having a toddler and a newborn - they are 2 years apart. I don't know how I'll ever get myself together.
Those of you that have 2 or more small children: How do you do it?
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Jan. 6, 2007
Happy New Year! (belated-it's still new, though)...
Hello!
Well, Baby Girl was born on November 16th. We were scheduled to be induced, but Doc wasn't sure if she was positioned correctly, so we had a sonogram done to find out. Sure enough, she was sideways, upside down, and the cord was between her and the cervix. So, of course, we had to have a c-section. (Fourth kid, first c-section.) When she was born, she also had the cord wrapped around her neck twice.
I wasn't happy about having to get a c-section, but as we found out, it was best that we did. But before hand, I couldn't help but remember Missy - remember the Heartschooling mom? I think it was in March 2006, she went in for a routine visit (I think) and ended up having an emergency c-section, and didn't make it. I was very nervous, I didn't tell anyone at the time what I was worried about, but they knew I was nervous, and were very good about working with me, and helped me to calm down.
I need to update some more, but I don't want to ramble on. I'll save it for a new post. Blessings to ya!
Well, Baby Girl was born on November 16th. We were scheduled to be induced, but Doc wasn't sure if she was positioned correctly, so we had a sonogram done to find out. Sure enough, she was sideways, upside down, and the cord was between her and the cervix. So, of course, we had to have a c-section. (Fourth kid, first c-section.) When she was born, she also had the cord wrapped around her neck twice.
I wasn't happy about having to get a c-section, but as we found out, it was best that we did. But before hand, I couldn't help but remember Missy - remember the Heartschooling mom? I think it was in March 2006, she went in for a routine visit (I think) and ended up having an emergency c-section, and didn't make it. I was very nervous, I didn't tell anyone at the time what I was worried about, but they knew I was nervous, and were very good about working with me, and helped me to calm down.
I need to update some more, but I don't want to ramble on. I'll save it for a new post. Blessings to ya!
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Sep. 27, 2006
After 3 weeks of school.....
I still haven't posted! Well, I'm going to attempt to start posting again....a little at a time. I've been itching to post, really!
Baby news - looks like we're going to have a girl, around the beginning of November. I didn't see a doctor until the end of August, mostly because of insurance coverage - waiting on it that is - combined with the fact that I wanted a particular doctor. And what a great doctor he is! He took me as a patient so late in the pregnancy.....wonderful!
Well that's all for the moment....until next time...God bless!
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Jun. 20, 2006
It's only the 20th
Ha! I beat the calendar by a few days this month!
Well, alot has happened in the last couple of months. Hubby started a new job about 6 weeks ago, and has just finished up his trial period. So, now he's in! Hallelujah! I'm waiting to hear if his benefits kick in now, or if there's a waiting period. I sure hope he finds out today, here I'm 15 weeks pregnant and I haven't been to a Dr. yet.
He was driving a truck before, and the pay would've been good, but we didn't get paid until the check from the customers/shippers came in. So sometimes we would only get $200 for the week even though he did $1400 worth of work. So now, he gets paid weekly, and the checks started coming in from the old job, and we finally got caught up on everything - even a little ahead! Also we've been able to start saving up for adding a room on to the house.
As for the genealogy, I thought that I would go through my file, enter the info that was in there into my worksheets, then throw away the (no longer needed) paperwork, thus depleting the clutter from my file....I think that my paperwork clutter has doubled. ((D'OH!!))
I did manage to declutter other things, though. I had boxes of paperwork, homeschool magazines and catalogs, old schoolwork, etc, etc, etc...I threw it all away! Woo Hoo!! We now have more space on the floor to walk on.
I suppose it doesn't sound like alot has happened, the stress of it all makes it seem like alot has happened. Now it seems like some of the clouds are clearing.
Well, alot has happened in the last couple of months. Hubby started a new job about 6 weeks ago, and has just finished up his trial period. So, now he's in! Hallelujah! I'm waiting to hear if his benefits kick in now, or if there's a waiting period. I sure hope he finds out today, here I'm 15 weeks pregnant and I haven't been to a Dr. yet.
He was driving a truck before, and the pay would've been good, but we didn't get paid until the check from the customers/shippers came in. So sometimes we would only get $200 for the week even though he did $1400 worth of work. So now, he gets paid weekly, and the checks started coming in from the old job, and we finally got caught up on everything - even a little ahead! Also we've been able to start saving up for adding a room on to the house.
As for the genealogy, I thought that I would go through my file, enter the info that was in there into my worksheets, then throw away the (no longer needed) paperwork, thus depleting the clutter from my file....I think that my paperwork clutter has doubled. ((D'OH!!))
I did manage to declutter other things, though. I had boxes of paperwork, homeschool magazines and catalogs, old schoolwork, etc, etc, etc...I threw it all away! Woo Hoo!! We now have more space on the floor to walk on.
I suppose it doesn't sound like alot has happened, the stress of it all makes it seem like alot has happened. Now it seems like some of the clouds are clearing.
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May. 26, 2006
Another month!
Look at that, it's been another month already!
Thank you guys for your comments, I really appreciate them!
I don't mean to be anti-social, but I have managed to get more housework done than usual without getting on here and reading all the time.
I've also been working on genealogy. I have all this information packed in a file folder - it's bulging - so I created a bunch of worksheets on excel, and spent alot of time entering all that information.
I need to make a schedule, one that includes a 'blog time' and/or an 'internet time' , then stick to it!
Thank you guys for your comments, I really appreciate them!
I don't mean to be anti-social, but I have managed to get more housework done than usual without getting on here and reading all the time.
I've also been working on genealogy. I have all this information packed in a file folder - it's bulging - so I created a bunch of worksheets on excel, and spent alot of time entering all that information.
I need to make a schedule, one that includes a 'blog time' and/or an 'internet time' , then stick to it!
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Apr. 25, 2006
Hello...
Wow, it's been a month since I posted!
I've been really down the last few weeks, and didn't feel much like posting. I'm starting to pull out of my slump, though - I'm about ready to be rid of this pity party.
Some good news - I'm going to have another baby! This will be our fourth. Due in December (again!) Maybe my slump was due partly to hormones. I'd love to blame it on that.
Well, that's all for now, I need to get back to writing on my 'homeschool journey' and start on my 'spiritual journey'. Maybe I'll get started again this week.
Tootles!
I've been really down the last few weeks, and didn't feel much like posting. I'm starting to pull out of my slump, though - I'm about ready to be rid of this pity party.
Some good news - I'm going to have another baby! This will be our fourth. Due in December (again!) Maybe my slump was due partly to hormones. I'd love to blame it on that.
Well, that's all for now, I need to get back to writing on my 'homeschool journey' and start on my 'spiritual journey'. Maybe I'll get started again this week.
Tootles!
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Mar. 24, 2006
My Apologies....
I want to publicly apologize to Roxyam. I was the anonymous commenter on this post.
It just rubbed me wrong when I read it, (this is not an excuse - I just wanted to explain how my thoughts went there). My understanding was that she had quit homeschooling and was relieved by doing so, and that her buddy had talked her into it. And I was bothered that that would possibly be hurtful to those who are doubting their abilities and also have had thoughts about putting their kids back in PS. Like I mentioned, I'm not trying to have an excuse for my behavior, this is one example of the kinds of things that God is working on me about. I do have many issues.
Please accept my apology Roxyam, I am sorry for being so opinionated. : )
It just rubbed me wrong when I read it, (this is not an excuse - I just wanted to explain how my thoughts went there). My understanding was that she had quit homeschooling and was relieved by doing so, and that her buddy had talked her into it. And I was bothered that that would possibly be hurtful to those who are doubting their abilities and also have had thoughts about putting their kids back in PS. Like I mentioned, I'm not trying to have an excuse for my behavior, this is one example of the kinds of things that God is working on me about. I do have many issues.
Please accept my apology Roxyam, I am sorry for being so opinionated. : )
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Mar. 22, 2006
Fathers Helping at Home
I'm not too sure what I think about this yet, but, a father left this question for the Bluedorns, and I was wondering what others thought about all this, and maybe some suggestions from how it goes in your household. I'll add more to mine later.
Okay, it is now later, and have given it some thought. Part of my problem is that I couldn't think clearly. Because...on one hand, knowing what it's like to be at work all day, sometimes being a very long and stressful day, then having to deal with the traffic on the way home, all I ever wanted to do was flop down on the couch as soon as I came home. So, I wasn't sure about having hubby on specific duties when he came home..... On the other hand, well, I may not be leaving the house five days a week, but I'm still working all day. Now, I'm having trouble trying to word this right.... I think that my hubby often holds to the idea that he has the 'right' to 'relax' when he gets home. But, the household stuff (including the children's needs) is a continual process, and I think that we both have the 'right' to relax, but not before we are finished with our daily duties. So, there's my struggle.
But not the only one.... I did pray about this, and God reminded me that (at least between my hubby and me) that we need to plan together. That's the main thing. I'm more tired out by having to make nearly every decision around here than by doing work around here. The planning together is not happening. So, I too agree with that man's perspective.
Okay, it is now later, and have given it some thought. Part of my problem is that I couldn't think clearly. Because...on one hand, knowing what it's like to be at work all day, sometimes being a very long and stressful day, then having to deal with the traffic on the way home, all I ever wanted to do was flop down on the couch as soon as I came home. So, I wasn't sure about having hubby on specific duties when he came home..... On the other hand, well, I may not be leaving the house five days a week, but I'm still working all day. Now, I'm having trouble trying to word this right.... I think that my hubby often holds to the idea that he has the 'right' to 'relax' when he gets home. But, the household stuff (including the children's needs) is a continual process, and I think that we both have the 'right' to relax, but not before we are finished with our daily duties. So, there's my struggle.
But not the only one.... I did pray about this, and God reminded me that (at least between my hubby and me) that we need to plan together. That's the main thing. I'm more tired out by having to make nearly every decision around here than by doing work around here. The planning together is not happening. So, I too agree with that man's perspective.
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This issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine is packed!
If you're a new blogger, you will benefit from the articles on blogs that explain what a blog is, how to blog, what you should say - if you want to be taken seriously - lots of great advice and information, and also an overview of some of the bloggers in this community (and a couple of others!)
Not only do they offer blogging help, there are several articles on writing, so, if you need help in that area, these are very very helpful, as well as helping your children in the area of writing. Actually, I think they were directed at teaching writing, but, I'm sure they will help the parents too!
I enjoyed Jenefer Igarashi's article Givers, Takers, and Gakers. She brought up issues that we should all not only think about, but discuss with our family and friends, and seek the Lord's leading on these kinds of issues. (Hey, Jude Three - there just might be a few Contender ideas from this article!)
There are many articles on individual homeschool families - from heartbreaking ones to encouraging ones; it's good to hear these stories, and to gain some insight on others' perspectives - what some others go through that maybe some of us don't consider, and take for granted our own 'easier' lives. The encouraging stories for me are the stories of the homeschool graduates, and how they are succeeding, along with a few 'how to's' from themselves, and their parents.
I suppose you could get alot of that from the blogs, but, some of us don't have laptops to carry around with us! This would be a great issue to carry around on your outings, and still be able to take some homeschool community with you!
Mar. 18, 2006
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - Winter 2006
This issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine is packed!
If you're a new blogger, you will benefit from the articles on blogs that explain what a blog is, how to blog, what you should say - if you want to be taken seriously - lots of great advice and information, and also an overview of some of the bloggers in this community (and a couple of others!)
Not only do they offer blogging help, there are several articles on writing, so, if you need help in that area, these are very very helpful, as well as helping your children in the area of writing. Actually, I think they were directed at teaching writing, but, I'm sure they will help the parents too!
I enjoyed Jenefer Igarashi's article Givers, Takers, and Gakers. She brought up issues that we should all not only think about, but discuss with our family and friends, and seek the Lord's leading on these kinds of issues. (Hey, Jude Three - there just might be a few Contender ideas from this article!)
There are many articles on individual homeschool families - from heartbreaking ones to encouraging ones; it's good to hear these stories, and to gain some insight on others' perspectives - what some others go through that maybe some of us don't consider, and take for granted our own 'easier' lives. The encouraging stories for me are the stories of the homeschool graduates, and how they are succeeding, along with a few 'how to's' from themselves, and their parents.
I suppose you could get alot of that from the blogs, but, some of us don't have laptops to carry around with us! This would be a great issue to carry around on your outings, and still be able to take some homeschool community with you!
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Mar. 15, 2006
What do you do?
About the boys.....My son is already 14. His father is a ---- (I can't think of anything that isn't indecent.) - that's my ex-husband that I'm talking about btw. The reason that I say that is because, well, first of all, he didn't make any effort to be involved in the boy's life after we split up (when he was 2), he wouldn't keep a job (even before we split), and shortly after we split, he joined the navy. Sounds like that would've been a good thing, but some things just sound too good to be true. Well, it was. When he got out of the navy, he said that he had been "baptized in the Holy Spirit". I was hesitant to believe this, but, in time, I realized that this probably never happened.
I'm trying to train up my son in the way he should go, the problem is that his father takes him to see every Jim Carrey movie, every Adam Sandler movie, uses no discretion when it comes to what he lets the boy see. Also, I wouldn't put it past him to be doing these things on purpose because he thinks that the boy 'needs' to see these things, to understand the things of the world. As if, to have an innocent mind (not a naive one) is a bad thing to have. He's remarried, but he married someone who is as old as his mother. And I have found out recently that he doesn't treat her as a man should treat his wife. He didn't me either, but one would think that a person would grow up at some point.
Does this sound like a man who was "baptized in the Holy Spirit"?
I originally started this post, because, I'm concerned about the way that my son is going to treat women. He often is disrespectful towards me, in the way that he never will give me straight answers; I have to poke and prod to get a substantial answer out of him, he's passive aggressive. And he is hardly ever nice to his sister. I know about sibling rivalry as I have 4 sisters and a brother, but, this isn't the same as that. It's lilke he simply despises her. There is no love. She never does anything right in his eyes. There are occasional surprising days where he seems almost human toward her. Those days are far and few between, though.
I almost wish that my husband were the one staying home, so that he could spend as much time with my son as I do. So, what, may I ask, do some of y'all do, in situations like this?
I'm trying to train up my son in the way he should go, the problem is that his father takes him to see every Jim Carrey movie, every Adam Sandler movie, uses no discretion when it comes to what he lets the boy see. Also, I wouldn't put it past him to be doing these things on purpose because he thinks that the boy 'needs' to see these things, to understand the things of the world. As if, to have an innocent mind (not a naive one) is a bad thing to have. He's remarried, but he married someone who is as old as his mother. And I have found out recently that he doesn't treat her as a man should treat his wife. He didn't me either, but one would think that a person would grow up at some point.
Does this sound like a man who was "baptized in the Holy Spirit"?
I originally started this post, because, I'm concerned about the way that my son is going to treat women. He often is disrespectful towards me, in the way that he never will give me straight answers; I have to poke and prod to get a substantial answer out of him, he's passive aggressive. And he is hardly ever nice to his sister. I know about sibling rivalry as I have 4 sisters and a brother, but, this isn't the same as that. It's lilke he simply despises her. There is no love. She never does anything right in his eyes. There are occasional surprising days where he seems almost human toward her. Those days are far and few between, though.
I almost wish that my husband were the one staying home, so that he could spend as much time with my son as I do. So, what, may I ask, do some of y'all do, in situations like this?
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I've known the scripture about the armor, but haven't really understood how to apply it in an everyday, practical way. ...Jesus was given all authority. He is in us (believers), and we in Him. So, in essence, we have been given authority. We should be able to 'put on the armor' and be able to use it.
First of all, how is armor used? What if I don't understand authority correctly? I mean...I understand that if you're at a job, that you are under the authority of someone, and they are under the authority of someone else....and the 'authorities' give direction, to be followed by those under that authority, all for the good of the company- if all are doing the duties that they were directed to do, to the best of their ability, then the business should be running as planned.
Jesus, being the head of the church, was also the servant.
While I'm trying to learn and understand this, a friend who is discipling me took me to Ephesians chapter 1, down in verses 15 through 19, and had me write out this prayer by personalizing it.
It goes like this: "I pray that the God of my Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, that the eyes of my understanding be enlightened; that I may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power..."
A few months ago, I explained to my friend how I seem to have a lot of information in my head - like puzzle pieces - that I have so many, and they aren't fitted together yet, and if I could 'fit them together', then I would be able to understand some things and be able to use the information properly.
So I wrote out my prayer last week, Friday I think, (and prayed) and it seemed that throughout the day, some of my 'puzzle pieces' were coming together. Awesome and blessed is the Lord our God King of the Universe!!
Seek first the Kingdom! All else will follow!
Mar. 6, 2006
Ephesians
I've known the scripture about the armor, but haven't really understood how to apply it in an everyday, practical way. ...Jesus was given all authority. He is in us (believers), and we in Him. So, in essence, we have been given authority. We should be able to 'put on the armor' and be able to use it.
First of all, how is armor used? What if I don't understand authority correctly? I mean...I understand that if you're at a job, that you are under the authority of someone, and they are under the authority of someone else....and the 'authorities' give direction, to be followed by those under that authority, all for the good of the company- if all are doing the duties that they were directed to do, to the best of their ability, then the business should be running as planned.
Jesus, being the head of the church, was also the servant.
While I'm trying to learn and understand this, a friend who is discipling me took me to Ephesians chapter 1, down in verses 15 through 19, and had me write out this prayer by personalizing it.
It goes like this: "I pray that the God of my Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, that the eyes of my understanding be enlightened; that I may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power..."
A few months ago, I explained to my friend how I seem to have a lot of information in my head - like puzzle pieces - that I have so many, and they aren't fitted together yet, and if I could 'fit them together', then I would be able to understand some things and be able to use the information properly.
So I wrote out my prayer last week, Friday I think, (and prayed) and it seemed that throughout the day, some of my 'puzzle pieces' were coming together. Awesome and blessed is the Lord our God King of the Universe!!
Seek first the Kingdom! All else will follow!
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Guess the real word:
1.) kwaaaaa ....... kuh
2.) bipa
3.) bight (hint given)
4.) guckel
Mar. 5, 2006
Things Babies Say
Guess the real word:
1.) kwaaaaa ....... kuh
2.) bipa
3.) bight (hint given)
4.) guckel
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My daughter is hard to motivate. She's 10 years old, and anything that resembles learning seems to drive her away. Getting her to 'do school' is like plowing ground that has never been broken. (Okay, I think you get the point by now!) I thought that maybe lapbooking/notebooking projects could be interesting to her, as we've never done this kind of thing before; we've been doing workbooks and text books.
I went to a lapbook workshop in December (just for moms) and we were shown examples of lapbooks, how to do different folds and how to put them together. The next day I shared this information with my kids, and they seemed to like the idea, but never really got going on anything. Getting them to do research on the topics they chose was not easy. We had books with all the information that they needed, but they practically wanted me to do it for them. So, we never got any lapbooking completed.
Then I was introduced to Hands of a Child, and got a copy of their Middle Ages project pack, in ebook form.
This has been great! The main research has already been done, bibliography included - with links! This was most helpful to me, as it does take time to find good resources. Another great thing is that it's laid out in such a way that I could do it with them, or they could go ahead and wing it on their own!
It starts with answers to frequently asked questions, which includes a list of supplies needed. This unit has 23 activities, with simple instructions given for each activity, complete with folding instructions and reproducibles with graphics. There is enough in these pages alone to produce a packed lapbook, but they have also provided links to sites that provide additional activities that you may want to do as well.
Now, about the 'stubborn mule', she enjoyed me reading to her about the Middle Ages (which surprised me), and was indeed stubborn about doing the projects. I had her write her own review as well, here it is:
"I like the lapbook thing. It's fun to learn about stuff you've never knew before. It's hard to gather information and write it all down. But once you finish it, you're glad that you did it. People are gonna learn from it, so it's like you wrote your own book. It's kinda fun to cut out and fold stuff. And this program requires it. (Good news for the people who like to make paper airplanes). It's better for the reader to have fun and enjoy learning (reading out of a lapbook), than reading out of some boring book. I'd give it an A+."
I don't think that we would have gotten any lapbooking done without such help as is given from these units. In this household, we need step by step instruction. They put alot of work into helping families like mine, I think that the prices of the packs are well worth it.
Feb. 24, 2006
In The Hands of A Child - Custom Created Project Packs
My daughter is hard to motivate. She's 10 years old, and anything that resembles learning seems to drive her away. Getting her to 'do school' is like plowing ground that has never been broken. (Okay, I think you get the point by now!) I thought that maybe lapbooking/notebooking projects could be interesting to her, as we've never done this kind of thing before; we've been doing workbooks and text books.
I went to a lapbook workshop in December (just for moms) and we were shown examples of lapbooks, how to do different folds and how to put them together. The next day I shared this information with my kids, and they seemed to like the idea, but never really got going on anything. Getting them to do research on the topics they chose was not easy. We had books with all the information that they needed, but they practically wanted me to do it for them. So, we never got any lapbooking completed.
Then I was introduced to Hands of a Child, and got a copy of their Middle Ages project pack, in ebook form.
This has been great! The main research has already been done, bibliography included - with links! This was most helpful to me, as it does take time to find good resources. Another great thing is that it's laid out in such a way that I could do it with them, or they could go ahead and wing it on their own!
It starts with answers to frequently asked questions, which includes a list of supplies needed. This unit has 23 activities, with simple instructions given for each activity, complete with folding instructions and reproducibles with graphics. There is enough in these pages alone to produce a packed lapbook, but they have also provided links to sites that provide additional activities that you may want to do as well.
Now, about the 'stubborn mule', she enjoyed me reading to her about the Middle Ages (which surprised me), and was indeed stubborn about doing the projects. I had her write her own review as well, here it is:
"I like the lapbook thing. It's fun to learn about stuff you've never knew before. It's hard to gather information and write it all down. But once you finish it, you're glad that you did it. People are gonna learn from it, so it's like you wrote your own book. It's kinda fun to cut out and fold stuff. And this program requires it. (Good news for the people who like to make paper airplanes). It's better for the reader to have fun and enjoy learning (reading out of a lapbook), than reading out of some boring book. I'd give it an A+."
I don't think that we would have gotten any lapbooking done without such help as is given from these units. In this household, we need step by step instruction. They put alot of work into helping families like mine, I think that the prices of the packs are well worth it.
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Feb. 17, 2006
The Beginning of our Homeschooling Journey (4)
So, I made the decision to homeschool. Notice I said "I". To my huband, this came out of the blue. He was slightly disagreeable. (Part of his reasoning had to do with that the household didn't show much improvement during the summer.) But I had felt this push, an urgency. There wasn't anyone trying to talk me into it, I didn't know any homeschoolers. And about the household, I was having to learn how to run it. This has been a slow process.
On one hand, it was the 'middle school' thing for my son. For my daughter it was that she didn't always pay attention, was easily distracted, and some (most) teachers in public school do not treat kids well that are this way. (Her K teacher, for example.) She had had a great first grade teacher, and before school was over, I asked that teacher for her opinion on a good recommendation for her second grade teacher, and she told me of one that was well structured, and that my daughter flourished with structure. So I put in my request for that teacher. Later I found out that the one I requested was leaving.
Also, I remembered helping my son with his homework, thinking, "I could teach this!" So after the final decision to homeschool, I started to do research. A little late, eh? I rented a book from the library - I think it was the idiot's guide - and saw a cartoon drawing of a woman with a thought bubble that said "I could teach this!" Sound familiar?
Our first year was quite a turmoil. I didn't like the fact that I was totally unprepared. The kids didn't want to be at home. They wanted to be with their 'friends'. I said "School is not about being with your friends. Besides, I never said that you couldn't see them." One of my son's friends lived two doors down, and he told us how he knew about five of his friends who began to homeschool as well. He begged his mom to do the same, but she wouldn't have it.
The one thing I managed to do right was getting the $5 test booklets from Alpha Omega, to get an idea of some of the things that the kids needed to learn, and to see what they did know - they suggest to start the test at two grades lower than the grade they are entering, and this helps to find potential gaps. This was mostly helpful in math with my son. Everything that he got wrong had to do with fractions.
Other than that, it seemed we were operating in 'survival mode'. The kids were expecting school-at-home methods. It's only been in the past year that they have shed this point of view.
On one hand, it was the 'middle school' thing for my son. For my daughter it was that she didn't always pay attention, was easily distracted, and some (most) teachers in public school do not treat kids well that are this way. (Her K teacher, for example.) She had had a great first grade teacher, and before school was over, I asked that teacher for her opinion on a good recommendation for her second grade teacher, and she told me of one that was well structured, and that my daughter flourished with structure. So I put in my request for that teacher. Later I found out that the one I requested was leaving.
Also, I remembered helping my son with his homework, thinking, "I could teach this!" So after the final decision to homeschool, I started to do research. A little late, eh? I rented a book from the library - I think it was the idiot's guide - and saw a cartoon drawing of a woman with a thought bubble that said "I could teach this!" Sound familiar?
Our first year was quite a turmoil. I didn't like the fact that I was totally unprepared. The kids didn't want to be at home. They wanted to be with their 'friends'. I said "School is not about being with your friends. Besides, I never said that you couldn't see them." One of my son's friends lived two doors down, and he told us how he knew about five of his friends who began to homeschool as well. He begged his mom to do the same, but she wouldn't have it.
The one thing I managed to do right was getting the $5 test booklets from Alpha Omega, to get an idea of some of the things that the kids needed to learn, and to see what they did know - they suggest to start the test at two grades lower than the grade they are entering, and this helps to find potential gaps. This was mostly helpful in math with my son. Everything that he got wrong had to do with fractions.
Other than that, it seemed we were operating in 'survival mode'. The kids were expecting school-at-home methods. It's only been in the past year that they have shed this point of view.
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Feb. 14, 2006
"Choosey"
I'm not sure if I spelled that right - choosy, choosey - anyway. Whoever uses that word? I've only heard that word on Jiff commercials. I've heard "picky" and "finicky", but never choosey. (??)
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Jan. 27, 2006
The Beginning of our Homeschooling Journey (3)
...My sister enjoyed the kids, and they enjoyed her, and for them it was really the first time to have any good moral training at home. Hubby and I were in great need of moral training ourselves. (We're still in need, but we were bad off then.) She helped us to get on the godly path of, and pursuit of how to train and discipline them, and about humbling ourselves, and things like that.
As far as my new job went, what it did for us is free up our weekends to start going to church. So, we visited a church and continued going there for a few years. My hubby worked at the same place I worked, and it wasn't good as far as morals are concerned. As we were getting more and more into the Word, it got harder and harder to stay at this job (for both of us), as he had to listen to frequent cussing, and all the googling over girls that went on (which had bad effects on me!) For many reasons other than these, we were both wanting out of there. My wanting to stay-at-home in the first place was enforced even more. But my husband thought that if I quit first, that he would be 'stuck' there, because he then would be the sole source of income, and that it would be difficult to find another job making the income that he was already making.
I wasn't happy with his 'fear'. Mainly because I thought that he had good potential to work anywhere doing anything, he's smart, teachable, has a good work ethic, is thorough, etc... But he didn't think that he had any skills, other than what he did there. But those skills can be transferred into other areas. Anyway, at the beginning of 2002, I really pressed in on my staying at home, and asked him to please pray about this, to try to hear from God about it. He did, and what he told me was "It'll be okay." He did, however, quit before I did, starting his own business. A couple of months later, I quit as well, and basically doing at home for his business, what I was doing at the job. (Hope that made sense!)
My last day of work was the last day of school that year. The kids and I spent the summer together. Hubby worked - alot. I struggled with the housework. (Still do.) The closer time came to get ready for the new schoolyear, the more I felt an urgency to keep them home instead. I really didn't think about homeschooling before, I had heard the word before, but it just didn't register in my brain. Not until the beginning of August, about 2 weeks before school was about to begin. One of the big pushes was the fact that my son would be going to middle school for the first time. (It was the same school that I went to, only then it was called Jr.High.) And when I went there - oh my - it was totally my demise. He being alot like me, and easily influenced by friends at that age, I did not want history to repeat itself.
..yet again, to be continued...must eat lunch!
As far as my new job went, what it did for us is free up our weekends to start going to church. So, we visited a church and continued going there for a few years. My hubby worked at the same place I worked, and it wasn't good as far as morals are concerned. As we were getting more and more into the Word, it got harder and harder to stay at this job (for both of us), as he had to listen to frequent cussing, and all the googling over girls that went on (which had bad effects on me!) For many reasons other than these, we were both wanting out of there. My wanting to stay-at-home in the first place was enforced even more. But my husband thought that if I quit first, that he would be 'stuck' there, because he then would be the sole source of income, and that it would be difficult to find another job making the income that he was already making.
I wasn't happy with his 'fear'. Mainly because I thought that he had good potential to work anywhere doing anything, he's smart, teachable, has a good work ethic, is thorough, etc... But he didn't think that he had any skills, other than what he did there. But those skills can be transferred into other areas. Anyway, at the beginning of 2002, I really pressed in on my staying at home, and asked him to please pray about this, to try to hear from God about it. He did, and what he told me was "It'll be okay." He did, however, quit before I did, starting his own business. A couple of months later, I quit as well, and basically doing at home for his business, what I was doing at the job. (Hope that made sense!)
My last day of work was the last day of school that year. The kids and I spent the summer together. Hubby worked - alot. I struggled with the housework. (Still do.) The closer time came to get ready for the new schoolyear, the more I felt an urgency to keep them home instead. I really didn't think about homeschooling before, I had heard the word before, but it just didn't register in my brain. Not until the beginning of August, about 2 weeks before school was about to begin. One of the big pushes was the fact that my son would be going to middle school for the first time. (It was the same school that I went to, only then it was called Jr.High.) And when I went there - oh my - it was totally my demise. He being alot like me, and easily influenced by friends at that age, I did not want history to repeat itself.
..yet again, to be continued...must eat lunch!
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Jan. 24, 2006
The Beginning of our Homeschooling Journey (2)
okay, where did I leave off?....I think I left a couple of gaps in the story, so I'm backing up a little.
When I used to come home crying to my hubby, I was working at a video store, managing, working many and varied hours. I didn't take off on the weekends as I felt a great responsibility to the store. So, I wasn't going to church - and hadn't for many years anyway- not to mention that I enjoyed working on Sunday mornings. (Nice and peaceful!)
This is about the time that I was feeling like a slave to the car payment, and thoughts of the fast passing years of the kids' younger years began to nag at me. At the time, hubby and I didn't see any possibility of my staying at home. The next best thing came up, getting a Monday through Friday, 8-5 job.
My sister had begun to look for a job, and I had the idea (which, I don't think it was my idea, but that God put this in my head) to ask her if she would pick up the kids after school and stay with them until I got home, and I would pay her the same amount that I paid the daycare. She at first declined, (much to my despair) then after much prayer, decided that it was what God wanted her to do (much to my joy!). This worked out very well. My sister was always good with kids, and this was the best thing that could have happened to our family.
to be continued.....
When I used to come home crying to my hubby, I was working at a video store, managing, working many and varied hours. I didn't take off on the weekends as I felt a great responsibility to the store. So, I wasn't going to church - and hadn't for many years anyway- not to mention that I enjoyed working on Sunday mornings. (Nice and peaceful!)
This is about the time that I was feeling like a slave to the car payment, and thoughts of the fast passing years of the kids' younger years began to nag at me. At the time, hubby and I didn't see any possibility of my staying at home. The next best thing came up, getting a Monday through Friday, 8-5 job.
My sister had begun to look for a job, and I had the idea (which, I don't think it was my idea, but that God put this in my head) to ask her if she would pick up the kids after school and stay with them until I got home, and I would pay her the same amount that I paid the daycare. She at first declined, (much to my despair) then after much prayer, decided that it was what God wanted her to do (much to my joy!). This worked out very well. My sister was always good with kids, and this was the best thing that could have happened to our family.
to be continued.....
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Jan. 8, 2006
The Beginning of Our Homeschooling Journey (1)
It wasn't my original intention to start homeschooling. I had wanted, for quite a while, to be a 'stay at home mom'.
For years, we were hurrying ourselves out the door every morning to get to school and work, then I would end up working longer than I was scheduled, having to rush to the daycare(s) to pick up the kids before getting charged for going past their closing times - then we were all starving (not to mention I was mentally drained from work). Throw on a quick dinner, or eat fast junk food, kids get their baths, then it's already their bedtime. So, usually that was about 2 or 3 hours that we got to spend together before their bedtime, and most of that was spent driving, cooking, or they were taking showers.
About once a year, I would get so wound up, crying uncontrollably to my husband about how everything was so terrible. I was beginning to realize that, for one, I was tired of being a slave to my car payment. And for two, the kids were growing up - without us.
We finally both came to a realization that we really could make it on one income, figuring as how we wouldn't have to pay for daycare, less on gas for my car (thirty minute drive both ways to work and back), and many other things that we could do to spend less. So, my last day of work was in May of 2002, which was ironically the last day of school that year.
The intent was, for me being a 'sahm', that I could take the kids to school & pick them up - (more time with Mom-much better than 2 hours a day!) And while they were at school, I could get the house really cleaned up and in order, (as my house was ALWAYS a complete mess!)
to be continued......
For years, we were hurrying ourselves out the door every morning to get to school and work, then I would end up working longer than I was scheduled, having to rush to the daycare(s) to pick up the kids before getting charged for going past their closing times - then we were all starving (not to mention I was mentally drained from work). Throw on a quick dinner, or eat fast junk food, kids get their baths, then it's already their bedtime. So, usually that was about 2 or 3 hours that we got to spend together before their bedtime, and most of that was spent driving, cooking, or they were taking showers.
About once a year, I would get so wound up, crying uncontrollably to my husband about how everything was so terrible. I was beginning to realize that, for one, I was tired of being a slave to my car payment. And for two, the kids were growing up - without us.
We finally both came to a realization that we really could make it on one income, figuring as how we wouldn't have to pay for daycare, less on gas for my car (thirty minute drive both ways to work and back), and many other things that we could do to spend less. So, my last day of work was in May of 2002, which was ironically the last day of school that year.
The intent was, for me being a 'sahm', that I could take the kids to school & pick them up - (more time with Mom-much better than 2 hours a day!) And while they were at school, I could get the house really cleaned up and in order, (as my house was ALWAYS a complete mess!)
to be continued......
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Jan. 1, 2006
Happy New Year!
Hello there, and happy new year!
I'm going to attempt to blog this year. I decided earlier today that for my new year's resolution, I will blog something every day - even if it is very short.
I've been needing to start journaling, and maybe this will help to jumpstart me.
Here's to new beginnings!
I'm going to attempt to blog this year. I decided earlier today that for my new year's resolution, I will blog something every day - even if it is very short.
I've been needing to start journaling, and maybe this will help to jumpstart me.
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This is definitely a good starter e-book for beginners, and also for those of us who are rethinking our approach. It covers the main starting points, and lots of practical advice without being too lengthy or confusing.
Using the viewpoints of several authors, each with different living situations, different struggles, and different styles, this book covers so many issues in such an easy read. (Just the help a newby needs!)
Most of the authors provide links for further research on their topics. There is so much information out there - we should never worry about 'getting it wrong'!
I was especially helped by being reminded that I'm not the only one with certain kinds of struggles. Marsha Drews' lesson really hit home with me!
I strongly recommend this e-book, it covers all the bases - very convenient and practical to use.