I am now 32 weeks pregnant and 45 pounds heavier. 45 pounds! I don't believe that anyone has ever delivered a 45 pound baby, so I am thinking that I will have some work to do once this baby is born.
Baby is very active, practicing tumbling acts for the circus in my belly. I am constantly moving a foot out from under my ribs or running to the bathroom because the wee one has positioned him/her self on my bladder.
I have a new rule that I must drop more than one item before I will bend over to pick anything up -- it is just too much work to get back up. Sleep is a novelty - between trying to find a comfortable position and getting up to go to the bathroom, I am lucky to get any sleep at all.
My bigger kids are constantly touching my belly, and asking to "see the baby". How do they "see the baby"?, you might ask. I lift my shirt, of course, and they get to look at my stretch-mark stained skin. Super cute! Each little one takes a turn letting the baby kick their hands. The littler ones will rest their heads on my belly and enjoy the ride -- as the baby twists and turns, their little heads are bounced gently.
Adrian thinks it's funny to shake my belly at any given time. He laughs as he watches my belly roll and wiggle. With each kick, he laughs a little harder. Before he leaves for work at 5AM, he enjoys taking a moment to wake Baby...then leaves the bed, giggling at what he did. I sure hope he isn't setting the baby up for an early morning wake up when he/she is born!
Baby has already found a place in our family. We all love Baby and cannot wait to meet him/her. I just hope that the little wee one is enjoying this peaceful time in my belly... The world outside will not be nearly as quiet. Life on the outside, in the Ebling house, is hands on.
In Him,
Beckie
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3
Jessica Hulcy, co-author of KONOS, was in a terrible car accident.
Here is an excerpt from her CaringBridge site: Jessica’s Ford Explorer was broadsided in Melissa, TX at 10:23 on Monday morning. She was hit by a volunteer fire truck responding to an accident. After a 25 minute extrication process she was Life Flighted as a level 1 (the most severe) trauma case to Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
Please lift Jessica up in prayer, as well as her family.
Also, please place this button on your blog and link it to her CaringBridge site:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jessicahulcy/mystory
Let's stand together, in agreement, that Jessica will receive complete healing from her injuries.
I have a friend who believes in letting her children express themselves in any way that they feel appropriate - throwing things, hitting things, talking disrespectfully, etc... This behavior has caused a division in my relationship with my friend, as well as our childrens' relationship. It is difficult for me to witness her childrens' outbursts, let alone to allow my children to witness them. My husband and I are very strict when it comes to how our children are allowed to express themselves. Even when they are angry, we expect them to be respectful. They can share their feelings, but not in a way that may hurt others.
I feel that the Bible is very clear about this:
Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.
Even a child is known by his behavior! I want my children to be known as lovers of the Truth and seekers of His will.
Proverbs 13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
God expects us, as parents who love our children, to discipline our children and to have Godly standards for them. In obedience to this, I believe that we MUST expect our children to behave appropriately, even when they are angry.
Proverbs 19:18 Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 23:13 Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
If we do not discipline our chidren, we are setting them up for destruction. What mother or father would intentionally set their children up for failure? I think that, sometimes, we are so worried about how our children feel...we miss the mark. It isn't about how our children feel, it is about their eternal soul.
Ephesians 6: 1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."
I want my children to have long lives, and I want them to have Christ's hand upon their lives. I want to set them up to succeed as adults, and to always seek HIS will for their lives.
I know that I cannot always protect my children from the world, or the ways of the world. I know that they will have friends who are disrespectful to their parents. I know that my children, too, may be disrespectful to me. When they are disrespectful, however, I know that I am called to follow the Word and to discipline them.
Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
I believe that my children will yield much fruit as adults. I see their fruit already. Do we fail? Yes, we do. We are still human and often fall short.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
When we fail we accept correction. We want others to see our fruit and to have a desire to have what we have -- a relationship with Jesus Christ, our Savior.
My heart hurts over the division between my friend and me. I pray for her family, for her children. I pray that the Lord will make it easier for me to be with her children and that He will give me a soft heart for them.
I was blessed on Monday with the opportunity to be with my cousin as she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. It was the most beautiful, awesome experience I have been able to be a part of....next to the birth of my own seven babies.
I got a call on Sunday evening - Nikki's water had broken and she and Cory didn't know what to do. I smiled inside, that they thought to call me. Nikki wasn't feeling contractions, so I told them that they should just calmly call their doctor to see what he recommended. Within an hour, they were on their way to the hospital. I kept in close touch - not wanting to pry, but wanting them to know that I was there. I could hardly sleep, knowing that they may call at anytime to have me go to the hospital. As morning came, Nikki was still only dilated to one centimeter. My heart ached for her. I know how frustrating it can be, to be told over and over again that you are not making progress. Adrian went to work, with his phone and pager close by so I could call him home if Nikki and Cory decided that they wanted me to go to the hospital to be with them. Around noon I got the call!! Nikki was dilated to seven centimeters and was asking for me. I called Adrian home and ran out the door. When I got to the hospital, Nikki looked fabulous. She had an epidural and was feeling quite comfortable. She was dilated to ten centimeters...just waiting for the baby to drop so she could push. We spent an hour talking about their excitement over their new little one, and about how crazy she thought I was (having gone through labor seven times and being pregnant again). I watched as Nikki's contractions became more intense and as she started to feel pressure. The nurse came in and checked her - the baby had dropped and Nikki was ready to push.
With Cory holding her hand, and me holding her head, Nikki started to push. With every push the baby's head became more visible. It was such a miracle, seeing the teeny head appear with a head full of dark hair. After only 5 or 6 contractions, baby Emilee Nevina was gently eased into the world. When the nurse put Emilee on Nikki's chest, she held her baby so tenderly...like she had been holding her forever. I nearly got lost in that moment...just being a part of the beauty and miracle of a new life.
I will always be thankful to Cory and Nikki for giving me the honor of being there...and I will always hold a special place for sweet baby Emilee.
Psalm 139:13-17
For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
I have to get on a better schedule. The kids and I seem to wing it so often, and many days we never really "finish" school. I am determined to get organized and to get a better schedule. (Is this going to be possible while we are getting ready to move...and while I am pregnant? I don't know. I am going to give it my best, though.)
Here is my plan:
9 - 10:30AM - bigs will work on journals and handwriting, then do independent work (file folder games, etc...)
9-10:30AM - littles will have preschool/kindergarten (Little Hands to Heaven - just bought it! WOO HOO!)
10:30 - 11AM - bigs will work on math while littles work on independent work/play (file folder games, activity bags, etc...)
11 - 11:30AM - unit study story
11:30AM - 1PM - lunch and free choice play
1PM - 2PM - bigs will work on grammar & science while littles watch a quiet movie/take naps.
2PM - 3PM - bigs will work on unit study and finish anything that is left while littles play independently/finish naps.
I will feel a whole lot better knowing that I have a plan....even if it isn't perfect. I know that I can't stress out about the plan, but will use it as a guide. Some days we might be done with school by 2PM, other days we might be done by 4PM. I just want to be sure that every day we are finishing school.
After spending time at Wordpress, I have found that I miss HomeschoolBlogger. I miss the format, I miss the knowledge (as limited as it may be) of html codes....and most of all, I miss my HomeschoolBlogger friends!! I miss the ease of clicking on my friends' names and going to their blogs, I miss using my sidebars to share things of importance to me.
I am so excited to be back! I will plan to transfer my postings from Wordpress soon. I want to attempt to be organized....and plan to attain that by putting all of my blog entries in one place. (Nevermind the messy house and chaotic school schedule. Sigh....)
I am looking forward to catching up with all of my HomeschoolBlogger friends!!
Have a Happy Easter!!
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
Hi, all!
I have quite a bit of curriculum for sale. Please take a look and feel free to make an offer on anything you want. I am selling my old curriculum so I can get new curriculum!!
You can email me at beckaboo13@mchsi.com
Thanks!
Rod and Staff Cursive Wall Cards NEW IN PACKAGE - $5.00 ppd
(retail $6.95)
Rod and Staff Manuscript Wall Cards
NEW IN PACKAGE - $5.00 ppd
(retail $6.95)
Rod and Staff Preschool Readiness Test
Student's test
Teacher's manual
NEW - $2.00 ppd
(retail $3.70)
Rod and Staff Preschool ABC Series
Finding the Answers
Do it Carefully
Counting With Numbers
Adventures With Books
Everywhere We Go
Bible Stories to Read
Bible Pictures to Color
LIKE NEW - $15.00 + shipping
(retail $19.95) SOLD
Rod and Staff Remedial Reading
We Learn Letter Sounds Teacher's Manual
We Learn Letter Sounds
NEW - $9.00 ppd
(retail $12.35)
Rod and Staff Phonics Flash Cards
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $10.00 ppd
(retail $15.00)
Rod and Staff Multiplication Flash Cards
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $8.00 ppd
(retail - $12.35)
Rod and Staff Division Flash Cards
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $9.00 ppd
(retail - $13.65)
Rod and Staff Subtraction Flash Cards
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $6.00 ppd
(retail $9.55)
Rod and Staff Addition Flash Cards
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $6.00 ppd
(retail $9.55)
Rod and Staff Reading Comprehension (younger elementary)
Teacher's manual - units 1-4
Student's workbook - units 1-4
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $15.00 ppd
(retail $24.00)
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Arithmetic
Teacher's manual
Students workbook - part 2
Speed drills
Blacklines & answer key
LIKE NEW - $30.00 ppd
(retail $46.25 )
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Math Flash Cards
NEW IN PACKAGE - $12.00 + shipping
(retail $16.95)SOLD
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Reading
Teacher's Manual - Units 1-5
Student Readers - Units 1-5
Phonics Workbooks - Units 2-5
Reading Workbooks - Units 2-5
Worksheets - Units 2-5
Printing Practice - Units 2-5
LIKE NEW - $65.00 ppd
(retail $89.55)
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Vocabulary Word Flash Cards NEW IN PACKAGE - $10.00 ppd
(retail $13.90)
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Phrase Flash Cards NEW IN PACKAGE - $12.00 ppd
(retail $16.95)
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Penmanship
Teacher's Guide
Workbook - Units 3-5
LIKE NEW - $18.00 ppd
(retail $23.75)
Rod and Staff Grade 1 Penmanship
Workbook - units 3-5
LIKE NEW - $6.00 ppd
(retail $9.60)
Rod and Staff Grade 2 Arithmetic
Teacher's manual - units 1-5
Student's workbooks - units 3-5
Blacklines & answer key
LIKE NEW - $42.00 ppd
(retail $50.95)SOLD
Rod and Staff Grade 2 English
Preparing to Build
Teacher's manual
Student text
Test booklet
Shelf wear to teacher's manual, otherwise LIKE NEW.
$25.00 ppd
(retail $30.10)
Rod and Staff Grade 2 Penmanship
Teacher's guide
LIKE NEW $6.00 ppd
(retail $9.60)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Bible Nurture and Reader Series
God Leads His People
Teacher's manual
Student text units 1-5
Workbooks units 1-5
Unit 1 workbook, lessons 1&2 done in pencil; all else is LIKE NEW.
$40.00 ppd
(retail $55.00)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Penmanship
Teacher's Guide
Workbook - Units 1-2
LIKE NEW - $10.00 ppd
(retail $14.80)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Social Studies
Understanding Our Community
Teacher's guide
Student text
Student workbook
Teacher's guide for workbook
NEW - $18.00 ppd
(retail $24.65)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Science
God's Protected World
Teacher's manual
Student's textbook
Tests
LIKE NEW - 18.00 ppd
(retail $23.60)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Spelling
Teacher's manual
Student workbook
Teacher's manual like new; lessons 1-5 done in pencil in student workbook
$6.00 ppd
(retail $10.70)
Rod and Staff Grade 3 English
Beginning Wisely
Teacher's manual
Student workbook
Worksheets
Test booklet
LIKE NEW $27.00
(retail $32.15)SOLD
Rod and Staff Grade 3 Arithmetic
Teacher's manual
Student text
Blacklines
Speed Drills
LIKE NEW - $25.00 ppd
(retail $35.90)
Rod and Staff Grade 4 Penmanship
Teacher's guide
Student's workbook
LIKE NEW - $6.50 + shipping
(retail $8.85)SOLD
Rod and Staff Grade 4 Arithmetic
Teacher's manual - parts 1&2
Student text
Test booklet
Speed Drills
LIKE NEW - $35.00 ppd
(retail $43.65)
Rod and Staff Grade 4 English
Building With Diligence
Teacher's manual
Student text
Worksheets
Test booklet
Shelf wear to teacher's manual, otherwise LIKE NEW.
$32.00
(retail $40.00)SOLD
Rod and Staff English Worksheets Grades 3-5
Punctuation and Capitalization (student & teacher)
The Sentence (student & teacher)
The Eight Parts of Speech (student & teacher)
LIKE NEW $14.00
(retail $18.45)SOLD
School Aid Grade 2 Climbing to Good English
Teacher's manual - LIKE NEW!
Student's workbook - pages 1-5 done in pencil, the rest is like new (could be erased)
Condition as stated above - $8.00 ppd
(retail $11.00) SOLD
School Aid Grade 4 Climbing to Good English
Teacher's manual - LIKE NEW!
Student's workbook - pages 1-4 done in pencil, the rest is like new (could be erased)
Condition as stated above - $8.00 ppd
(retail $11.00)
Christian Light Education ~ Reading to Learn Series
I Wonder - Grade 1
Doors to Discovery - Grade 3
LIKE NEW - $11.50 ppd
(retail $15.00) Making Math Meaningful - Level Kindergarten
Teacher's Book
Student's Book
BRAND NEW - $22.00 ppd
(retail $30.00)
Making Math Meaningful - Level 3
Teacher's Book
Student's Book
BRAND NEW - $32.00 ppd
(retail $40.00)
SHURLEY ENGLISH - Level 3 KIT
Teacher's Manual w/ CD
Student's Workbook
NEVER USED/LIKE NEW - $55.00 ppd
(retail $70.00)
Art with a Purpose
Artpac 1
NEW IN PACKAGE - $3.50 ppd
(retail $5.00)SOLD
Art with a Purpose
Artpac 3
NEW IN PACKAGE - $3.50 ppd
(retail $5.00)SOLD
Saxon Math 65 (Grade 5)
Student Text
Shelf wear; names on inside cover.
$20.00 ppd
(Retail $53.00)
Saxon Math 76 second edition (Grade 6)
Student Text
Test Forms
Shelf wear on text, name on inside cover.
Some of the tests have been taken - written in pencil.
$25.00 ppd
(retail $56.00 student text/ *unknown* test forms)
Saxon Algebra 1/2 second edition
Student text
Home Study Packets
Shelf wear on student text
Home study packets have some answers written in pencil, name in pen.
$25.00 ppd
(retail $56.00 student text/ *unknown* study packets)
A Beka Grade 8 Literature
Of Places
Teacher's guide
Student reader
Shelf wear on the student reader.
Teacher's guide in excellent condition.
$10.00 + shipping
(retail $20.50 student reader/ *unknown* teacher's guide)SOLD
A Beka Matter & Motion in God's Universe
Teacher's edition
Student test & quiz book
Both books in great shape. Name written in pen on test & quiz book cover.
$12.00 ppd
(retail $22.25 teacher's edition / $5.65 test & quiz book)
A Beka The History of Our United States
Student Text
Shelf wear, answers in pencil.
$5.00 + shipping)
(retail $16.75)SOLD
A Beka Science of the Physical Creation in Christian Perspective - Grade 9
Student Quizzes
Quiz key
Shelf wear.
$4.00 ppd
(retail $8.00)
A Beka History of the World in Christian Perspective
Teacher Edition
Student Text
Student Test
Test Key
Name in pen on student test, shelf wear to all books.
$40.00 ppd
(retail $64.85)
A Beka Reading Book Of America 2
Teacher's edition
Shelf wear
$14.00 ppd
(retail $22.25)
A Beka Science Series Understanding God's World
Student text
Shelf wear; writing on cover.
$8.00 ppd
(retail $16.75)
A Beka Read & Think Skill Sheets 6 Shelf wear, name written in pencil
$4.00 ppd
(retail $6.75)
Barron's Forgotten Algebra
Second Edition $3.00 ppd
(retail: $4.00)
Today I am going to tackle my winter clothes boxes. I HAVE to get them sorted and put away...before next winter.
*As you know, in Minnesota, it could be winter in four short months!*
1.) To love Jesus.
2.) To be faithful tithers.
3.) To be hardworking.
4.) To be modest.
5.) To be kind and considerate of everyone.
6.) To be obedient.
7.) To be giving of their gifts.
8.) To be patient.
9.) To love unconditionally.
10.) To always have a desire to learn.
11.) To enjoy helping others.
12.) To be self-motivators.
13.) To always love each other.
