• Aug. 21, 2007
What To Do?

Okay, my schedule everyday has an activity after the work is done today was the library. Well here's my problem, Ds4's attitude was horrible and I'm not kidding. We started working on Phonics which is our second subject of the day. He started crying getting mad and even disrespectful at times b/c of laziness,he just didn't want to review again. That I can handle. This is my dilemma ...I don't feel he should go to the outing even if it's the Library and I know I should leave him home. What is it that makes me take him anyway? 

His attitude was great after I changed my mind and allowed him to go and I did tell him that if he acts like that  again he would not go.  What is going on? I would have never changed my mind when he was younger.What is it that makes me take him anyway?  I have to get an understanding of this.

Your thoughts.

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• Aug. 20, 2007
Week 2

Off to an awesome start .  I enjoyed the expression on my boys face when we read God's Creation 1 (Space and Time)for Science today. They loved it and wanted more...finally I have found something that they love to listen to. 

The boys did all their work and stuck with me till the end. I am proud of them.

I have changed their day around.  Household responsabilities in the afternoon and a later start in the morning.

On another note my husband got a job transfer, I couldn't be more excited. I pray it is going to be easier the job is only 8 min. away instead of a 30 min drive. It will help so much not to have to spend so much money on gas.  The job also comes with an increase in pay, God is awesome.

Just wanted to share.

Blessing.

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• Aug. 17, 2007
Ready set Go

I have just finished my charts for the year, we needed a little organization spread throughout the house.

I have a household(chore seems to tramatic of a word for my men) responsability chart, House hold rules chart so far.

I don't think my husband understood me when I asked him if I could get a bit of help around here, now he does. lol.

I hope it works, I'd really hate to be single again.

In other news...

I am dog,cat and hampster sitting this weekend. I admit I love the dog but the others stink. Oh and I lost their house key in my laundry...pray for me to find it.  Good thing they are related.

Be blessed

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• Aug. 15, 2007
Day 3

Evaluation day. How much do they remember?  

Well, I am pleased to tell you they remember everything. Thank God.   One week (vs. one trimester) of reviewing concepts and rules and well be back where we were at. I love it.

Ds5 Shocked me the most he gave answers to things he was struggling with and I thought I'd have to teach it again.  I am very pleased at his memory skills

Ds4 He is smart as a whip. He will pick up where he left off. No real constant review just practicing what we already know(read,read,read).

On another note my ex-husband is really giving hs my ds2 much thought (decision this week ) and I am very happy about that.  Military school is an option as well but I am praying for hsing.

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• Aug. 9, 2007
Snakes

Okay, my sons are lovin' having a snake.  Of course they keep it at their dads but when they come to visit they always, always brings it with them. I thought I was more afraid of snakes than I ended up being. So can u guess what's our first unit study.....you guess it,  Snakes ,the boys are so excited their big brothers are teching them and "doing school" together.  

I haven't figured out what is all involved in the unit study but I am getting it together now.

Be Blessed.

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• Jul. 23, 2007
Not ready!

NEXT WEEK we start back to all day school, I'm not ready my printers out of ink,I haven't read the teachers manual for math yet.  What's the problem you might ask????  I'm so confused.

I want to profile my boys so they will see their progress over time and they will know they have accomplished what they have put to memory and practice...one problem ....my printer, what is up with that.

The stress.   I think I will destress tomarrow and not think to hard about what I don't have and work with what I do. That is my plan.

I also have to write my own IEP for DS3 for school next year, I hope I know what I am doing.

Pray , Pray, Pray

That is the only thing I know to do.

Ventings over.

Blessings to all,

Lorri

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• Jun. 29, 2007

 Have you ever had someone call and tell you there is a sale going on and you need to get there? Well at 9:30 this morning my friend calls and says just that. How is it that when you seriously need some new books you can’t get where you want to be? What’s up with that?

Thank God there is Used Books online. Edaccents www.edaccents.com I like to check her listings out before I ever shop.

Blog Later.

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• Jun. 24, 2007
A Homeschooling Beginning

"I homeschool" she said.

"What exactly is that?" I replied.

That is how this journey all began. I went home and googled homeschooling and Christian Homeschooling and began to read like crazy... that was in 1999.

I homeschooled my now 13 year old for half a school year in 3rd grade then put him back in b/c I really didn't have a clue and my friend wasn't any help .  At the time I felt he wasn't learning what he should be(he already had an IEP at this time and no phonetic foundation that was my focus for him) and I didn't want to damage him any further and I didn't have a support group or knew anyone who was hsing, I was literally stuck adn insecure.

Here I am five years later and began hsing my 8 and 6 yr. old this year full time(6 year old only did preschool in public setting).I love it and it's not that I have all the answers, I struggle still with frustration and financial issues but I press on. The main and most important reason I continue is, I prayed for 4 years "Lord are you sure you want me to hs these boys I'm not sure I can ?" and confirmation after confirmation(FREE MATERIAL ) came that this is what the Lord required for his future use. He is with me every step of the way ,good and bad days.

I think now if I had not read (learning styles)so much I would be so under pressure and the more I read and prayed the more confident I became. I want to do what is best for my children and I know that in this world today where kids can be pushed down,bullied,abused and tormented by kids their own age, I know I'm doing the right thing.

I love the fact that as I lean on Him in my insecurity and I search Him for answers and support I am shown websites like this one where I have found such great encouagement, tips, and  great resources by such great woman of God I am truly blessed and that is why my cup continues to run over.

I hope anyone who is new like I am knows, your doing the right thing, just keep looking up and pressin on. I am learning everyday with my children and I love it.

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• Jun. 18, 2007
Summer and School

Who said this would be easy? I have had the hardest time keeping my children focused with their work so I have tried to make it bareable by having them do timed sheets just to have them remember where they are.  Please if ayone has some strong advice I would love to hear it.  Help!!!

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• Jun. 6, 2007
A Better Day

I am so thankful for all you hsing moms and your blogs.

Today went so smoothe and actually got the work done. Both my ds today didn't put up much a fuss about their work but it isn't always that way.

A typical day for us starts with "Mom just a little today right?"  I get frustrated before I can get to the kitchen.

 I am not consistant in where we do our work so moving back at the table is a great move towards structure for us and the kids know exactly what to do. 

The summer isn't going to be relaxing we are moving to Mississippi soon I just don't know when. Michigan has been rough on jobs for my dh and we desperatly need a change. Plus the fact I must hs all year until next summer,we took the winter off so I could work

I hope to hear from you ladies on your thoughts on structured hsing. Should I be a little flexable and comfortable or sit at the table?

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• Jun. 5, 2007
Independance

My ds of all but 6 years of age is so dependant on me for every problem in every math problem, to the point that he thought that when I said problem we started to have them (problems that is).

I have read and tried everything I know to do that I am becoming frustrated everytime we sit together . Please if there is an answer out there that will help my poor dependant one please feel free to share.

You know what is really funny my ds of 8 years of age actually thinks he was put here on this planet to help me learn cuz apperantly he has obtained all knowledge....it's completely crazy that they are so opposite for each other , complete maddness at times.

I know this year hasn't been much fun for the boys (being our first one) I wanted to establish the structure we need for our family which at times is difficult beacuse my dh is a midnighter. I do plan to join some type of hsing support group soon and maybe 4-H I'm not sure yet. Pls. pray for me.

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