Dec. 23, 2007 - Wow!! Another month between blogging |
Wow! I must be really busy LOL. I haven't blogged for quite some time. Well, a lot has happened.
We have decided to stick with Church A. We have not had real peace anywhere else and then we got that really nice note from someone at Church A and then blessings just started flowing.
We prayed for a church we would feel happy with and asked for a positive sign that we should be at the church. Well, we have had people coming up to us saying 'You know, it is REALLY good to see you here.' (I know that sounds lame but it actually quite important if you knew some of the issues.) We have felt a peace about it and have put our minds to just get out here and be there for God not others. I think a lot of my problem was my focus. I was there looking at others and not focusing on the Lord. Big mistake. Anyway, does this mean all is well and the issues are gone??? No, absolutely not but I am there for God as I said before and I need to keep my eyes on Him. Do I still feel hurt about some things? Yes, but again that is all about the humans around me, not my Savior.
Ok, on to some other things. Story 1-- About a week and a half ago we noticed our basement leaking whenever the upstairs bathroom was used. We couldn't tell where the leak was coming from and thought maybe a pipe was leaking. Well, it ended up being the stack. (The waste pipe... GROSS!!!). So, we talked to a friend who is a plumber and he said all told it is around 1200 dollars. Well, here come the prayers!! Today we sat in Sunday school and asked for prayer about this. One of the guys said "Why didn't you call me?" Dh said "Why would we call you?" He said "Well, I am a plumber!!" He came over today (TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS) and fixed our stack for $50. Total. Not due until we have it.....I am so speechless I can't even believe it. I put it totally on the Lord and He came through. I just can't get over it.
Story 2--Our washer is broken. Dh has tried to fix it four times. The first three times it worked for a couple of days and now it just smells like it is burning so it has pretty much died. Well, here comes the Lord again. We had a couple come up to us after Sunday School and give us a key to their house (helllooooo??? Yes, a key!!) and said "We are going skiing. Please feel free to use our washer."
Story 3---This story happened before the previous two. We had an unspoken need and I tried to solve it on my own which basically messed up our situation more. If I had waited for God I would have alleviated some significant financial strain...He came through. Unfortunately, I had already tried to "fix" the problem. But He STILL came through.
And, last but not least....
Story 4--We had some concerns about Tink going into her Sunday School class without Boo. So, we just brought her over to Boo's class and spoke to the teacher. She was more than happy to welcome Tink in as well. This is also a significant answer to prayer. This had been a big issue previously.
So, I know I didn't give all of the details in those stories but you can still see God's hand at work. He is unbelievable and totally awesome.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
Prayers and Praises:
1. Our car is acting up at times. It will just turn off when we take our foot off the gas. This can be quite scary!!
2.We need a new washer...enough said.
Praises:
See my above post!!!!! The whole thing is a praise.
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Nov. 25, 2007 - Guilt |
Ok, today's subject consists of whining, pity party for me and general yuck. So, stop now if you don't want to be either bored to death or annoyed with me or bummed with me...
Here goes:
I have been talking about Church A for some time now. I have been disappointed by several situations and basically have had it. Then yesterday I get this really nice letter and an offer of help for something from Church A. So what happens?? I feel extremely guilty. Why? Because I have been a negative Nilly and have been complaining. Does it take away the other junk that's happened? No, but I see a glimmer of true Christianity here. **sigh**
Second guilt situation: I am a poor example for my kids. I have no desire to attend church at this point. Anywhere. And, whose problem is it?? Totally mine. Meela wants to go somewhere but I just can't do it right now. I know it's wrong. I know I need the fellowship, I know I need to hear the Word, I know all the right things to do. However, I am not being the person I should be especially for my kids. Ugh. Anyone who can pray for me with this---I'd appreciate it. Just to expand---every week Sunday (afternoon) to Friday I think to myself-this is it. This week we go somewhere....no excuses, then Saturday comes and I say forget it. What is wrong with me??????
Guilt number three: Ties in with above. I know all the right things to do and what should be done BUT I still choose to do the wrong thing. How do I get the desire to go back to church? I love the Lord so much. I feel like I am a major disappointment to Him though. I read the Word (not as much as I should), I pray and praise Him all the time but I can't get my self out of bed to worship Him at church?? Ugh..
So, if you made it this far, I apologize. This is a definite vent post. Thanks for "listening". I am going to go cry for a while now......
Prayer requests:
1. My attitude.
2. Unspoken
Praises:
1. That our Lord would love me unconditionally even though I don't deserve one little bit of it.
2. My kids and hubby who also love me through all my garbage.
3. My mom.
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Nov. 16, 2007 - Thanksgiving.... |
Can you believe it is Thanksgiving next week??? I think this year has flown by so quickly. Next thing it'll be Christmas and then 2008.
We have so much to be thankful for. The freedom to homeschool, the freedom to practice our religious beliefs,the freedom to have more than one child legally, the freedom many women don't have in many other places...the list goes on and on.
Anyway, just a few thoughts.
On to more mundane things. I got my hair trimmed today by a "real" hairdresser. I usually go to the local place that is very, very reasonable and I usually get a pretty good haircut. This time I went to my sister-in-law's hairdresser. There was a difference!! I can feel that I got a good cut, kwim?? I can't do this all of the time but it was a nice treat. Then my s-i-l treated me to a seafood birthday lunch...YUMMMY!!! I got a super duper jumbo sized prawn on lump crab meat on top of spinach in a white wine sauce.....**sigh** --a small piece of heaven here on earth.....
Tonight is the Boy Scout sleep over and can drive. M can't wait. DH on the other hand...lol.
Bear is down to one medicine for her epilepsy. They took her off the Topamax due to major weight loss and is now on Depakote which is increasing her appetite and helping her to gain weight. Praise God!!
Thankful for:
1. Food, shelter, transportation.
2. My family.....my mom, can't say enough about her.
3. The USA
Prayers:
1. Unspoken
2. Keeping the Lord in the holidays.
3. Patience...
God bless!!!!
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Nov. 12, 2007 - Almost a month!!!!! |
Well, I haven't blogged in almost a whole month!! It'll be a month on Wednesday. I think this is the longest I've gone.
Let's see. We had no car again for amost 2 1/2 weeks so we were taking public transportation everywhere. What fun!! (sarcasm definitely intended!!) It made me very grateful that we have a van (usually). We needed new brakes but didn't have the money to get them done. Thankfully, a friend of mine's husband fixed our brakes. We only had to pay for parts. I am sooooooo very grateful for him doing that.
Natalie got her 6 month shots last week. She also got her ears pierced (no mean comments, please...) I know that there is much controversy out there about shots and ear piercing....
Anyway, other than that things have been fairly normal. We had our very best friends from North Carolina visit this weekend. We always have such a great time and the hours past swiftly. We miss them when they leave.
So, does anyone else out there have a black hole in their homes that not only contain the second sock in a pair but also pencils, school books, and half completed compositions???? 
We were using More Than Moccasins for History just last Thursday and it is gone!! I have looked EVERYWHERE except where it is...haha. And, I know nobody hid it because they like it!! So, where is it?? Another book went missing soon after we got it. I still haven't found it. I even looked in the box of books that I am intending to sell. Not there. I pulled stuff out from against the wall, looked under things. No go. ARGH!! I find that the most frustrating. Well, maybe this last example is more frustrating, I am not sure. Do any of your dc start a composition or an essay and then all of a sudden it's gone missing???? (And, of course they DEFINITELY put it back where it belongs. No doubt about it.) Inevitably, it is found under the couch or some other weird place that the child it belongs to would never put in that specific area. Hmmm.....anyone with any idea of where my stuff is, please let me know. LOL
So, tonight is Scouts and EG's. **sigh** I can't wait for a break of this. Rush, rush, rush. Biology this morning, school, pick up dh and then they are off.
Last subject for this post.....I have been stuffed up for almost 7 weeks. I am almost positive I have allergies. Everytime I go down to my basement I begin to sneeze and get watery eyes. Anyone want a very nice albino bunny????
Well, I will try to post sooner....sorry, Laura.....heehee.....have a good one.
Prayer requests:
1. Financial....ugh
2. Health through the holidays
3.Peace among the kids. (They bicker a lot)
Praises:
1. C fixing the car!!!!!!!!
2. The freedom to school my kids.
3. A very supportive and loving dh.
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Oct. 14, 2007 - Sick again!!! |
Ok, so we are sick again!! I think it is the crazy weather's fault. It was 85 degrees last week then it rained and now it is chilly. Fall has arrived (finally). But, we are sniffling, sneezing and coughing AGAIN!! UGH.
Last week was nuts....Monday Bear had Biology and we started storytime at the library for Tink and Boo. Tuesday was Meela's appt., Wed. was a different Dr. appt. and Thurs. was supposed to be MOPS but I didn't go. Then Friday was Sign Language. We were out every single day. This week is quiet. Thank God.
Well, I had a very interesting discussion via IM with my brother-in-law about Christianity. He sent me an article which was clearly anti-Christan in my opinion and I asked him why he felt the need to send it. This led to over an hour of dispute. Friendly dispute, but dispute nonetheless. He feels Christianity is childish, silly and a crutch. The sad thing is he is very well versed in the Bible and many, many years ago one would have believed he was a Christian. He said he has grown past it and Jesus was basically a fake. **sigh** He insisted the article was NOT anti-Christian but was anti-evangelical. Ummm. ok. Anyway, that was a tough conversation but it just convicted me all the more that the Lord is alive and well and is the true way to Heaven.
Let's see, what else is happening. Natalie is eating cereals and really likes them (did I blog about this before?? lol) She watches us eat all the time and when she has her food she is ready with mouth open!! Funny. She has been quite miserable the last couple of days and I am afraid she is getting sick this time around...hopefully not.
Going to go do lesson plans for the week. Just wanted to give a quick update...
Prayer requests:
1. Natalie doesn't get sick.
2. Bear and M stop fighting.
3. Wisdom to know what to say in conversations such as my brother-in-law's.
Praises:
1. A living God!!! Amen.
2. The privilege of home schooling.
3. His provisions.
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Oct. 7, 2007 - |
So, let's see. What's new??
Well, Boo is 5 (today) and Tink is 4 (yesterday). They had a great birthday. We went to my mom's yesterday and had pizza, chicken fingers, and hoagies. Then ice cream cake. Yum. Boo got super excited about his present. A bunny webkin!!! Woo hoo. You woulda thought it was Christmas. LOL
Today we celebrated at home. We had Boo's favorite chicken (Acme already cooked..lol) and tacos for Tink. Yummy. And a chocolate cake. Two birfdays in one weekend (a quote from Tinky).
Anyway, it was nice. I am verrrry tired though.
This week is going to be one of THOSE weeks. Something going on every single day or night. **sigh** I HATE weeks like this. Oh well, more about that after the week is over.
I am contemplating having a homeschool yard sale. I just don't know when to have it. I was thinking before it got really cold but the next few weekends are nutty, nutty. Hmm...I don't know, if the weather stays this way I could have it in November...right, Laura??
It's been in the mid 80's...unheard of for October...I have my air conditioner on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Natalie is getting bigger by the minute. She is 5 months old today!! It is so cool when they start to recongnize different things like toys, pictures, etc. It is a new discovery each day.
We started her on cereal and she is doing pretty well with it. She doesn't get very filled up though. My mom always insisted that it would help them sleep better. Um, no.
Bear went to the neurologist 2 weeks ago. I posted about it previously. She is still not eating well, she is beginning to have small seizures again AND she has lost 3 more pounds. SO, tomorrow I am calling him to let him know this is not working. I am VERY concerned about the weight loss. She is losing way too much way too quickly. She is always freezing. Any prayers would be appreciated.
Well, gotta go. Natalie is feeling out of sorts....(teeth, tummy,...don't know.)
Prayer requests:
1. Wisdom about the whole church thing (yes, still a prayer request)>
2. Bear and her weight loss/meds.
3. My crazy wacky week.
Praises:
1. God provides even when we get scared we won't have enough......(fill in the blank)
2. Six great kids.
3. Bear and Meela are getting involved with our local library program. Lots of great kids there.
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Sep. 23, 2007 - Blah... |
I am sick.... So, Church B did not get a visit today. Actually, there is a church C that we are looking into. It is close to where we live but I just don't know. I am actually realizing I am afraid to try new churches. I am nervous about where the kids would go, will I be looked down upon if I don't put the baby in the nursery, etc, etc, etc, and I know...how will I find a place if I don't look.
Anyway, back to "I am sick." I have a sore throat, a headache, and a stuffy nose which includes continuous sneezing. Blah.
We did family devotions instead. It was really nice. I am now ready to go back to bed.
Will blog more later.
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Sep. 22, 2007 - |
We got the van back and......IT WORKS!!! It is not pulling anymore!! WOO HOOO!! We ended up taking it to the dealership and they fixed it...another 2,000 dollars worth of work! Thank the Lord it was covered by the other guy's insurance.
We are slowly adjusting to not having Casey around. I still think she is laying under the table or she is outside. So strange after 10 years.
We are probably going to try Church B again this week. It has been forever. Now that the van is fixed we can all fit.
Bear is really liking the Biology class and the Sign Language. I am so glad. I feel like I would have done her an injustice in the Biology area.
The neurologist is cutting back one of her meds. It was working well for the epilepsy but she has lost 10% of her body weight because of it. Those of you who know Bear also know she needs to lose no weight. She is very thin to begin with. The doctor said if the seizures begin again he will have to find another med. because the weight loss is too great. She is on a milkshake, high fat diet right now. That concerns me b/c it isn't healthy to eat that way either. **sigh**
We have one issue in our household that is really beginning to get to me. My kids do not do well at bedtime. We FAIL at bedtime. I totally take the blame. I am a night owl and I never really minded late nights but now that I am a little older....***cough, cough, snort, snort****, I NEED more sleep. Plus, I am tired of our school days ending so late. I am the complete opposite of my friend Laura...I am absolutely NOT a morning person but I have been trying to get up by 7 to get started. The problem is that bedtime is no earlier...ARGH. We also have an issue with not staying in our bedrooms. (We and our are my kiddos in this case. ) I have taken away privileges, etc to no avail.
Oh yeah!! Natalie rolled over yesterday for the first time. She is getting so big!! It goes so fast.
Well, as you can see, bedtime did not come early for me tonight either...(12:35am) I am going to go to bed. Here is my prayer/thankful list.
Prayer requests:
1. Adjustment to Casey not being with us anymore.
2. Wisdom in finding a new church.
3. Bedtime.
4. Unspoken.
Praises:
1. Our van is fixed!!
2. My mother.
3. My cousin.
4. My hubby and kids.
Night all............
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Sep. 16, 2007 - |
We have a menagerie of animals. My mom has always been a HUGE animal lover...I tried to pretend I wasn't the same but I am. For instance, we have/had two dogs, three cats, a couple of guinea pigs, a rabbit, etc. Most of them have been rescues. This is Casey:
Casey came to us as a puppy. She was a from a litter my friend's dog had. She was on her second home and wasn't being treated properly, so we took her with the intentions of giving her to our neighbor when he got home from work....well, she stayed (with us ). I complained a lot. After all here I was with a 6 y/o, an almost 4 y/o, and a 1 y/o and now a dog!! ARGH...but ya know I loved the big pain....
Anyway, yesterday I went to the Women of Faith conference. (I will talk about that another time.) When I got home, I came over to the computer to check out some WOF stuff. DH came in the dining room to get the dogs to go outside and Casey just wasn't moving. She had died. Under our table in the dining room. Her favorite spot. I LOST it!!! Completely lost it. I (the one who complained) was hysterical.  Our other dog was right by her side. After all, they'd been pals for almost 8 years.
Casey wasn't doing well before but she still had the energy and motivation to get excited when Maryann came over (she LOVED Maryann and vice versa), she still had the energy to bark at the mail lady, and she still protected us. She had problems with her hips (German Shepherd hazard) and she had lumps on her body. She was old for a big dog. We took her to the vet regularly and didn't want her to suffer but the vet reassured us time and again that she was still doing well enough to continue her life with ours. So, she died. At home in her favorite spot. They become part of our families, don't they? We grieve for them as well.
The other dog, Westie, he doesn't know what to do with himself. He keeps looking for her.
So, it is a sad time here.
*sigh*.....
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Sep. 4, 2007 - Life goes quickly..... |
Hmmm....updates.
Well, we got the van back (yes, again) and it is still not fixed. So, we have written letters to the insurance commissioner, the appraisers and a lawyer. We didn't want to go that route but it is just not safe to drive and the kids are too important to not get it fixed right.
We are having a dilemma with the sign language class that starts this Friday...I signed Bear up for the class and she is the oldest there. All of the other kids are around 10/11....the problem is that I told another Mom I'd drive her dd home b/c she can't be there when it ends. BUT if Bear isn't getting the information at her level then I don't want to have her continue. So, what do I do??? Also, Bear had joined a book club which she loves...you guessed it.It's on the same day at an overlapping time..I know.. poor planning on my part.
This coming weekend my best friends from NC are coming up. We can't wait to see them. They are coming on Saturday and the kids will get to play and we will get to catch up. We always have fun when they visit.
Prayer requests:
1. Financial situation
2. Van, van, van.
3. Bickering kids....
4. Need to get a little more curriculum yet.
Praises:
1. My mom.
2. We always have enough to eat no matter what the situation.
3. A loving family.
4. The privilege of being able to homeschool.
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Aug. 24, 2007 - Wow!! It's been forever!! |
Well, it's been a while....Here is my update:
Our van is STILL not fixed.  ....we got it back and put it in 2 days later, got it back again and went to pick up Bear and Meela at camp and everytime the car went over 35mph we swerved into the left lane....SCARY!!!!!
So, we put it in again and they are trying to say it isn't from the accident...Ummm...well, it didn't do this before!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, now the insurance adjuster has to go back and reevaluate and we are carless in the meantime. UGH.
My mother very graciously lent us her car but it only seats 5, not 8...a little problem, huh??
We have completed our first week of school. I like WP a lot and M seems to be doing ok with it so far. Next year if I continue to use it, I may add Science and LA as well, but I am really not so sure about that yet.
Bear is doing an online Math until I can afford Teaching Textbooks. I am not crazy about it but at least she is doing some type of Math.
Meela is using a lot of hands-on for history and I think she is enjoying it much more than the textbooks we used last year.
My problem is with Boo (and Tink although she is still quite young). I have no time to fit his schooling in. I am very disappointed by that but M still needs much of my time. I know God will work it all out. Eventually....
Natalie is doing well. She now sleeps laying down.. For a while she would only sleep in her carseat. For the most part she sleeps through the night. Once in a while she will wake up.
Yesterday we had a road trip!! I took Meela and Bear to NJ to see the Jonas brothers again. I sat outside on a bench and read my book. They had a good time and actually saw someone from Church A.
Speaking of church...haven't had a car to go. I feel like a bad Christian. I want to go back to Church B again.
Prayer requests:
1. A little girl at Church A had to get a valve replaced in her heart. Pray for her health. She is doing well now but how scary that must be!!
2. Our car situation...UGH
3. Unspoken request.
Praise:
1. We have really great kids. I am so blessed to be able to be home and teach them.
2. God answered a financial prayer today. We were $60 short on a bill and short on food---then got a check for $150 in the mail!!!
3. The Math website. As I said above, it isn't perfect but it is giving Bear practice.
That's all for now.....
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Aug. 9, 2007 - Started WP!!! |
Hi!!
Well, we started WP this week with M. He likes it!! (Quite a statement... ) We are having a little trouble adjusting b/c we are not used to this type of curriculum. I am also enjoying this!!
That is all we have done so far. I am not going full time with school until after next week. I am easing into it.
It is difficult to try to occupy the 3 and 4 y/o and take care of Natalie. But I know we will get through.
I would LOVE to be able to order My Father's World for Tink and Boo or WP Ready to Learn but we just don't have the money right now.
On to other things....the van is *almost* fixed. We should have it sometime this weekend or early next week. I hope all is well with it b/c we can't get a new van right now. BTW, foxvalleyfamily...thanks for the post about the carseats. I have a new baby seat now and I had an extra seat for Tink that wasn't being used.
Sunday the girls are going to camp!! I am happy for them but it will be very strange not having them here. I am so used to having all of them home but I think they will have a lot of fun. It is a Christian camp through Church A  . Speaking of Church...I haven't been to A or B because we don't have a vehicle to get us there....sigh. Anyway, camp is a week long. Dh is off for Monday to Wednesday. We may take a couple of field trips.
Interesting neighborhood news....there was a very large raid on our street last week. The police had been watching a house in our neighborhood for several months. They were even collecting their trash! Anyway, Friday night 12 marked police cars and a couple undercover police came with shields and guns and raided the house. They arrested 7 people---3 kids jumped out of a second story window and got away. The mother of two kids that lived there was arrested for making drugs and for prostitution. Very scary when it is so close to home. One of the very disturbing things was that she did this WITH her kids...I just don't get it...I mean I don't get it anyway but to include the kids....what in the world are they thinking??? Also, one boy is only 16. He was back in the neighborhood today. I am not sure how or why but it worries me. The other interesting thing is that the mother told everyone she was homeschooling!!!
So, I have a couple of prayer requests from my cyber buddies...
1. For the car to be ok once we get it back...I just want to be safe.
2. Safety and protection in my neighborhood.
3. We are having a bit of a rough time with Boo....he is getting disrespectful and purposely getting in trouble. I know he wants attention and I try but it is so hard right now.
4.This one is really important: A little girl from church A is having heart problems and is getting operated on August 15. They are afraid she isn't even going to make it to then.
Praises:
1. We have no lasting problems from the car accident.
2. God protects us every day. Thank you, Lord!!
3. I have been blessed with a wonderful family.
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Aug. 2, 2007 - Our Week... |
On Sunday Meela, Bear, and I took the train downtown to see the Jonas brothers. We got there at 10am and they went on at 3...yes, we waited 5 hours. It was postponed a little because of the rain but the show went on. I have to say I really enjoyed it!! They are very energetic on the stage and it was a tame crowd (just a lot of screaming, but what do you expect with a bunch of teenage girls...). After the show Meela and Bear got to meet them....I am going to try to link pics. Never did that before so I don't know if it'll work or not.
 That's Bear with Kevin and the next is Meela with Nick.
Fun stuff. It was all very nice and everyone was very friendly. It was a parent/child concert for the most part. The parents were in the back of the arena and the kids were up front.
I **think** we are going to start school on Monday. Nothing major, just start. They seem to be bored and are arguing more so maybe if they are busy it will help...we'll see.
Natalie seems to be feeling a little under the weather. She was crying off and on today and it was an unusual cry. Like she was uncomfortable or in pain. I may call the doctor tomorrow if it continues. We'll see how tonight goes.
Well, off to bed....
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Jul. 28, 2007 - Scary night last night.... |
Last night we went to my mom's house to celebrate Meela's birthday. On the way home a guy came out of a one way street the wrong way. As we got closer he darted out further in front of us and dh put on the brakes but we slid (it was raining) and we hit him. The police came (we waited FIFTEEN minutes for them to show up!) and the guy got a citation on the spot. Bear hit her head and since she has epilepsy we had to go to the hospital in the ambulance. Natalie was fine...babies are sometimes protected in these circumstances.I was told it is because they don't stiffen up so they don't always get hurt. Thank the Lord. Meela hit her nose and it is swollen today but the hospital said it wasn't broken. Boo had a little seatbelt burn and Tink was fine.
Scary...and to top it all off the van can't be driven because the front end is smashed in and the fan can't go on to cool the engine.
I am thankful that noone was hurt. So very thankful I can't even put it into words.
I am thankful that Matthew was at my mom's so noone had to double up with the seatbelts.
I am thankful that we were protected....
So, now on to dealing with insurance companies, rental cars, etc....
such is life....
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Jul. 23, 2007 - Beautiful Day!!!! |
What a beautiful day here....it is cool out and a little on the windy side....not real hot for July 23!!
Meela is 13 in two days!! I can't believe it....time flies so quickly.
On Sunday, we are going to a concert in the city. I am taking a train with the girls....haven't done that in ages. I am looking forward to spending time with the girls..it'd be great if the weather is like today.
Dinner's on (stir fry).....so I will post more later....
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Jul. 17, 2007 - New curriculum decisions... |
Well, I made a couple of new decisions.
For Bear, I signed her up for a Biology class outside of home. I am not strong in Math or Science so I felt it was a good move. I am using Teaching Textbooks for Math and Movies as Literature for Lit. For History I am using Beautiful Feet for Senior High and I did pick up a book to brush up on grammar. For Bible we are studying John.
Meela--Rainbow Science, Saxon 87, Kits from Hands and Hearts for History, Lightning Lit for English, and also studying John.
M--Horizons for Math, Winter Promise for History/Reading, Apologia Astronomy, Copywork for Spelling (by Queen homeschool) and Landmark Freedom Baptist for English grammar and studying the book of John.
Boo--light work on alphabet sounds, etc. He REALLY wants to "do" school.
Tink--not much but she also wants to "do" school so she has some sticker books.
Natalie--lots of cuddling, hanging out, and being a baby....
I think that sums it up. I still need to buy the Teaching Textbooks and one of the kits from Hearts and Hands but other than that.....I am done!!
Went to Walmart yesterday (they have their back to school stuff already!!) and I picked up notebook paper (30 cents for 150 sheets), 1 Inch binders (97 cents each!!!) and some pencils, etc. We have a lot of notebooks and crayons/markers/colored pencils so I didn't need to get them.
I hope this year is a good one. I think I am finally getting comfortable with some other types of curriculum. (The kits and the WP)...these aren't traditional texts which I am not used to but I am really excited about!!
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Jul. 15, 2007 - Quick entry before my nap..... |
It seems like I am able to blog less and less lately....hmmm...wonder why.
Today we went to a "new" church. We liked it but it is much different than our regular one. We were trying to "analyze" what we felt. I don't know if I can capture it in words but here goes.
I feel as though the last 10 years has jaded me (not necessarily a good thing) and now I am "stiffer" than I was before. For instance in our usual church (We'll call this church A) there is very little as far as hand raising, clapping, etc. In the "new" church (Church B) they are much more charasmatic. I like charasmatic...BUT I am no longer used to it...does it make sense???
The message was great and very practical. The pastors were down to earth and reachable. So what is wrong???? I feel like I have been in a box for 10 years and I am afraid to come out of it. *sigh*
The only other thing was that it is a HUGE church. There is no Sunday school so I am not really sure how you get to know people. I know there are small groups for people but outside of that what do you do?? I don't know if they have a way for Meela's age to get to know one another...something to look into.
One other "concern" (lots of quotations in this post..huh?)...it is so big there are screens...reminds me of tv. Petty but true.
Positive things....
definite presence of God. Very careful/organized children's church, great message, LARGE homeschool community (100 families I think) and positive atmosphere for big families...not so at Church A. Babies stay with parents (BIG praise).
So, what to do?? Not sure. Going to pray about it and talk to our friends that go there. Before checking out Church B we asked around and got some positive and negative feedback....I don't want any of that to be what we base our decision on....I want to be led where I am supposed to be. We've only been there one time but I really didn't see the negative aspects yet. (From what I was told it should have been obvious.) So, I *think* we are going to give it another shot next week......
Until later.... gonna go catch some zzzzz's
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Jul. 5, 2007 - Happy (Belated) Fourth!! |
Hello!!!
Yesterday was such a great day!!! M was in the parade with dh for Boy Scouts. It was really nice. We spent time with really good friends. After the parade we went back to their house and had a picnic. We spent the whole day with them.
The kids played baseball, badmitten, tag, etc. They watched a couple of Christian videos and basically just had a really great time. It was nice sitting and talking and just relaxing with each other.
We went back to our "old" church. I haven't been there in ages. We are going to continue looking around. We still don't feel settled there.
Anyway, today is crazy (as usual) so I have to run and will try to blog more later.
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Jun. 12, 2007 - Whew...it has been a long time!! |
Hello everyone!! It has been forever. I am just a sleep deprived mom with a now 5 1/2 week old!! No time to blog right now.
Here is a "quick" update..
We have a homeschool convention this weekend. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! I need to hear some encouraging speakers. I love homeschooling my dc but at this time of year I am a bit tired and it always refreshes and encourages me to hear great speakers that love homeschooling as well.
I am doing evaluations for my fellow homeschoolers. Our state requires evaluations to be turned in to our school districts. So, as a former teacher in a brick and mortar school, I am able to do that for my friends. This is a busy time since the evaluations are due by June 30.
The baby is doing well. She wasn't gaining weight really well (did I blog about that??!!??) But now she is doing better. We had to change the nipple we were using on her bottles. She loves to be held (what newborn doesn't?? ) and this morning she decided to begin her day at 4:30 am.... So, we are slowly adjusting.
What else?? Hmm...still plugging along with school. Our last day will be June 29th. We are not doing full days, just trying to tie up the loose ends. I am ready for our break.
That is it for now. Gotta go get dinner....
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May. 25, 2007 - Memorial Day weekend |
Well, no great plans for a bar-b-q or anything but we are busy. Tomorrow dh goes back to work.....I have really enjoyed him being home. It makes me a little sad to not have him home with us.
Meela made All Stars in softball. She is a really good player. I am so happy for her!! Her game is tomorrow and we have a birthday party to go to so it will be a crazy day.
DH is working Sunday as well so we won't be getting to church. Then Sunday afternoon our NC friends are coming....YEAH!! Can't wait. I miss them so much.
DH broke his hand the other day. He has it in a splint but it is hard for him to do a lot. We don't know how long it'll take to heal. He finds out next Wednesday.
I want to move....desperately. Our neighborhood is getting worse and worse. I'd love to move south but it would mean being far from my mother and I don't know if I could do that. I wish she'd move too then it wouldn't be an issue!! I know I am an adult but she is such a big part of our life. Without her...well, I don't even want to think about it!!! Love you lots Mom!!
Monday we will all be home together. DH is off on Monday so that will be nice again. My hope is on Tuesday to get some school done. I feel like this year will never end.....we still have several days left before we are finished.
Well, gotta run to Target and get a birthday present.....
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