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I've been looking forward to this week for a long time. We were going to just stay home, craft and bake cookies. But nothing ever goes as planned. First ds was sick, then dd, then me and dd at the same time. So Monday was my doctors appointment and yesterday was dd doctors appointment. She's still not finished with it all. But hopefully tomorrow and Friday will be good, fun and educational days.
Also, I've been "tagged". Okay, this may seem silly but what does that mean? Am I supposed to be doing something...I'm new to this blogging thing.
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While getting the kids ready for bed tonight, I noticed that my dd has started to show signs of "growing up". My heart is broken! I'm not ready for this, she is so young. My first reaction was to call my mom but since I can't do that, I'll just sit here, near tears. These babies you give us, Lord, actually grow up. I know, this is silly. She is healthy and happy. I get to stay home and spend time with them, teach them and love them. Count your blessings, woman! I have never understood why some women can't wait for their kids to turn eighteen. I know that we all have bad days and that thought might cross our minds but to really mean it, I can't imagine. I want my baby girl back. I have even decided that I want my ds who is into everything, to stay at this age. So I guess I'll just be happy that she has asked her papaw for some doll accessories (stroller, diaper bag,etc) and enjoy this Christmas. We have so much to look forward to and I hope that God will give me the wisdom to look to today, not tomorrow or yesterday. I really am thankful, Lord. I just needed a pity party for myself. ....
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Nov. 14, 2008
More Keepers.....
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Keepers at Home is a program that teaches girls many creative skills (soapmaking, scrapbooking etc.), homemaking skills and scripture. This program is for girls and their mother to do together at home and at meetings or field trips. They can earn badges for each activity completed. www.keepersofthefaith.com
Today we went to a nursing home to visit some of the residents. We had 12 children with us (we had to take boys also on this trip). The age range was from about 8 months to 8 years old. The children got to enjoy some ice cream with the residents at their ice cream social. Everything went very well until the ice cream was gone and then my ds decided he had been still for too long. He was running, tripped and almost landed on an elderly ladies feet. He wasn't as rowdy as I thought he would be though. Another mother in the group-Dawn- had made turkeys out of small paper plates and leaves. They were very cute. She gave each of the kids one to give out. This helped some of the kids who were a little more shy to be able to at least say hi to some of the residents. One of our dd didn't seem to have a problem talking to anyone. She was very good at it and seems to have a more sensitive heart than alot of other little girls her age. So, everything was a success. All of the kids were behaving and seemed to enjoy themselves, even the little ones (maybe it was the ice cream)lol Its funny, I was kind of dreading this trip but it turned out to be a good time for me too.
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Nov. 4, 2008
Keepers at Home
My dd had a Keepers meeting last night. We met at the house of a lady who loves to make cards. She had a "huge" amount of scrap paper, pencils, glue, you name it and she had it. I was in heaven. I also spotted a Cricut machine. This is where I'm sure I was sinning big time! I have so wanted a Cricut for a long time. I watched while my friend showed me how it works...Amazing! Anyway, the girls had a wonderful time. They each made three cards and are working their way to a card making badge. So a big thank you to Rebecca for arranging everything and to her friend for being kind enough to host us and let us use her materials....
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Dh called me yesterday from work and asked if I wanted to go get pumpkins and then to the park. I was all for it. So when he came home, we went to the farm market to get pumpkins. There were so many to choose from and you should have seen the all the gourds, indian corn and corn stalks! I love fall, I wanted to take most of it home and fix up my house with all the autumn colors, it was beautiful. When we bought our pumpkins, we headed to the park. It is so pretty this time of the year with all the different colors on the trees. We went for a walk , picked up some leaves and took some pictures. But when it was time to leave, we couldn't find our way out. There are so many different trails and different "park" areas, we went the wrong way. So, its dark outside, we are in the woods and going the wrong way (which of course, we didn't know at the time). We finally found the main road and started the long walk to the parking area we needed to go to when a park ranger passed by. Dh talked to him and he bummed a ride to go get the car. The kids were scared and dd said she was trying not to cry. I stopped on the side of the road and told them we would pray, that Jesus would keep them safe. They seemed to feel better then and it wasn't long before dh showed up with the car. We walked for at least 90 minutes just on the way out. We all slept well last night. Needless to say, neither one of them wanted to go back tonight. l can't imagine why.lol
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Oct. 28, 2008
"Wait till she see's this!"
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I was helping my ds with his school work today. He is just writing his letters and supposed to be learning them. We went over the letter for quite some time last week so today when I asked him what letter it was and he said "B", I wasn't too happy. So we started writing the letter A again with me asking him every few minutes "What letter are you writing?" Anyway, he did a great job and was so proud of himself he yelled for dd to come and see what he had done. There were hi-fives and I love you's, it was great. Then I had to tell him he couldn't call her in here every time he wrote the letter, just wait until your done and you can show her then. He wrote the next letter and said "Wow, wait till "dd" see's this!" These are the times when I'm so glad I get to do this. I am blessed. Thank you, God......
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Oct. 27, 2008
Abraham Lincoln Lap book
We are currently working on a lap book about Abraham Lincoln. We are following the Abeka 2nd grade history reader but making a unit study out of some of the subjects. DD seems to like making the lapbook and we are reading many different stories about Lincoln. Hopefully, when we are finished, I can put the picture on here but first I have to learn how. She is also in the process of learning the 23rd Psalm. She writes a few of the verses everyday and at the beginning of the week, I add another verse and now she is almost reciting the whole thing. She is very excited about that. DS is learning the alphabet, how to write the letters and their sounds. He, however, is having a hard time sitting still. Oh, well, this time next year I'm sure I'll miss that about him....I hope so.lol
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Oct. 24, 2008
Idea or Ideal?
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Our hs co-op has been trying to come up with some new classes to teach for the spring session. I know, winter isn't here yet, why worry about Spring? We are hoping to get our topics in order to give the teachers time to come up with the curriculum they want to use. So, we were in need of some "ideals" for the new classes. However, some people are asking what is an "ideal-l-l-l" ? Well, that would be the hillbilly phrase for "idea". This is where teaching phonics by the sound of the letters would not be a good "idea". Can you imagine how my kids would be spelling things? So, I guess my class for next week will be "English 101-How to get rid of the twang".lol
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Oct. 21, 2008
Patricia Polacco
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I love Patricia Polacco. She is a wonderful author of childrens books. My favorite is "Pink and Say". I read about this book on another blog a couple of years ago (Southern Girl Musings, I think). Anyway, its the best and worst childrens book I've read. Her books are sometimes based on things that have happened in her childhood. I also like "The Keeping Quilt" and "Christmas Tapestry". I haven't read one of her books that I don't like but then, I haven't read them all. That is my goal, however. Can anyone suggest any other childrens authors that they like? I'm always looking for more childrens books.....I may have to move dh into the garage to add more book shelves..lol
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Oct. 21, 2008
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
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A fellow blogger needs our prayers. Nick Nischan who lives in Grayson, Ky. is suffering from tumors on his brain that has spread. He has battled this disease for years He is so young and he loves the Lord. Please visit his sight at www.nick7-11.zoomshare.com. They really need our prayers......
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Oct. 20, 2008
"Real, Live Needle"
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Our Keepers at Home group has decided to work on their cross stitch badge this year. One of the other moms has volunteered to teach the girls so thought I would give dd some practice. I found a piece of scrap material, took a pencil and wrote her name in "cross stitch" form. I made sure it was much larger than normal cross stitch since she is just starting out and she did a wonderful job. She couldn't believe she was using a "real, live needle". We had to call daddy at work and a few of her aunts in Ky. This is what makes homeschooling so much fun. Days like this make the rough days seem like a piece of cake. I just hope I remember that the next time she doesn't want to do her math work.....
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Oct. 20, 2008
Peace that passes all understanding....
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Last night was a rough one for me. I had such an uneasy feeling that I couldn't shake. I was so restless that I couldn't lay down and watching t.v didn't help either. I still don't know why I felt this way. I tried several different things and nothing helped. I was going to call my friend but I didn't know what to say, I couldn't explain the way I was feeling. Then, as a last resort, I picked up my bible. I sat on the end of the couch reading the bible while dh rubbed my feet. When I started reading, I found it. The peace that the bible says "passes all understanding". I read for a good while and then I was fine. I went to bed at 2:45am. I'm sure dh was glad to see me lay down. Now, why is it that I go to God and the bible as a last resort? I can go to Him for others but it hard to ask for myself. I think last night I may have learned a big lesson I won't soon forget.
"Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
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I need to set out our books for tomorrows lessons. We use Math U See, Abeka for Science, History and Health, Sing-Spell-Read & Write for reading. I also use alot of print outs from the computer and other miscellaneous workbooks I get at Half-Price books. We are going to start a Unit Study on colonial times with Felicity (American Girl) in January. Right now, we are learning about Abraham Lincoln by doing a lapbook and reading different books about him. My daughter belongs to a "Keepers at Home" group and is in a ballet class. My son does "flag football" with the Upward program. We also belong to a homeschool co-op that meets on Friday. Our days are never the same, we are very relaxed in our schedule but we have fun and still get our work finished. So, I guess I should spend the rest of my evening getting things ready....
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Oct. 18, 2008
To "Trick or Treat" or not?
My husband and I went to Yankee Trader today with ds looking for Halloween decorations. As we were looking, I couldn't help but wonder if this was something we should be doing. When I was a child, Halloween was so much fun and something of a family thing. We usually had a party with all the cousins and then went home. So, is this wrong? Should we be decorating for such a holiday? What would Jesus do? Would He think of it as childish fun or something very wrong? I would love any input I can get on this subject. What does your family do for Halloween?
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Its been three years today since my mom passed away. She had brain cancer. Of course, they say it couldn't have started in the brain, it had to start somewhere else and then spread to the brain. I'm trying to figure out why that matters. She's still gone. It didn't make any difference where it started, it all ended the same. I miss her so much. I never fully realized what a big part of my life she was. I want to talk to her and tell her all about my kids. They were on 2 and 4 when she passed away. So, I'm trying my best to get the homeschooling part of my day done and try to enjoy it. So mom, I know where you are and that I will see you again. Until then, I'll try my best to teach my children like you taught me. I'll make sure they know who you are, what you were like and that you loved them very much. I miss you, mom. I love you....
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Oct. 15, 2008
Love and Hate
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Last night I heard my 5 yr old son yell at his sister "I hate you". Well, of course, this didn't go over well with me. I asked him to come into the living room for a little talk. I told him to never tell anyone that he hated them, he could be mad at them but never hate anyone. I also told him he needed to apologize to her. He went down the hall, put his arms around her and said "I'm sorry, I forgot-I love you". How cute! Then of course, all is well as they continued down the hall to play. I wish I could keep them little forever, well, most of the time........
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