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Well, come on. We all LOVE giveaways, right? I know I do! Well, have I got a great one for you!! Go over and visit my friend Penny Raine's blog *****HERE***** and enter to win a giveaway for a gorgeous new apron! :-) Penny is giving us many many many chances to win, so go check it out. Hurry, it ends soon! Who knows You may just make a new friend.  |
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This Christmas brought a teeny little surprise! Our new puppy Polo... He kind of just fell into our lap, while we were visiting my friend (more like a sister!) in California for Christmas! It was like a perfect little furry gift from Jesus. The kids are thrilled. They love to play with him.... he loves fetch. So they will throw the ball, he will scramble to go get it and then he'll run all the way back to you, and lay down and chew on it right at your feet. The kids will try to get the ball from him, which is like a game in itself and then repeat the process. I love the puppy slips and slides as he races after the ball on our tile floor. Hes just adorable. He is just right for us. I  that he's potty trained. YAY! He will come to you and stare at you until you get up and let him out. Then scratch the door when he needs back in. He's also pretty obedient... He will come in if I whistle for him, and go out when I ask him to. Oh, and he is awesome in the car. We were a little worried about the 6 hour road trip coming home from California... but he did great. The kids were thrilled, and we are too. The trip did take longer this time tho. lol It ended up taking us a good 8 hours. lol But that is only because Hubby and I were both wanting to stop and walk the dog VERY VERY often. lol This year is starting off on the right foot! Whats new in 2010 for your family?!? |
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I think world view is VERY important. How you see things. Where you come from. What you are brought up in. How you were educated. As well as WHERE you were educated, and what you began to claim as your own idea's, thoughts, and theology. What you believe and how deeply you believe it. HERE is a great article about this very subject! I know there are some things that I deeply believe. I however DID NOT believe these things as a young 'hoodlum' growing up with my 'agnostic' father and 'drunken/ drug addicted' step mother. (I won't go into too much detail, but know that I'm soo grateful to God for pulling me out of my miry pit, and giving me His joy, love, and peace. With out my Jesus I would be nothing.) So, I for one believe that your world view can drastically change. Either for the worst or for the better.
A C.S. Lewis said “There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.” Here's praying we begin to use our God appointed time as God would have us, and not allow Satan to trip us up over unimportant things.  Let us live in order to further our priorities and those of our Father in Heaven. Looking not to the left or to the right.... but following in the path shined on by the Word of God, may His Word be a light unto your feet today!! Much Love In Christ, Alexia (Mommy in this crazy fun house of God!!) Hat Tip: I just loved reading 'GOD'S PLAN FOR FAMILIES' today. Its a wonderful blog, with wonderful examples of truly Christian Godly woman that serves and loves God by serving her family. Anyway, I just wanted to point you all her way, in case you've never heard of her. She also has really great YOUTUBE videos where you can see the fruit of her family. |
These things may just not be my cup of tea. Or I haven't yet found 'clear' biblical reference to it, in the Word, and so I am not as attracted to it, you know?? Some things (my personal belief) are just convictions that the Holy Spirit will give you or I .... FOR you or I specifically. So, in order to not cause contentions I simply will hold these in my heart... or not. 
I am purposely NOT giving any examples here. Posted in Life Application of The Word.
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We may have to turn off our internet/cable/ phone yet again. :-) and this time we may also have to turn off my hubby's cell phone... Which sucks, because that is what is on the cards we were going to print as soon as they are on sale again. :-) So, there goes that idea. I just have to keep reminding myself that nothing can hit my life without my God allowing it to happen. For whatever reason I have to KNOW that this IS Gods will for my life right now. I may not know why. I may not like it. I may not have chosen this road for myself. I may not know how long. I may not even know how its ever going to get better. But I see that I pretty much have two choices: A) Trust that God loves me, and only wants the best for me... and that He is in control, cares, and will only allow what HE wants to touch my life... to come into my life. & That even if this is how we go thru the rest of our earthly life, that I can still have peace, joy, and abundant life thru it all. & don't forget the end, whew... that is something to focus on! And that I can Worship God NO MATTER the circumstances. or B) Don't! worry and fret.. and not look to the eternal, but keep my eyes focused on the problems, and not the problem solver. Struggle against my trial, rather than try to grow in the midst of my trial. I CHOOSE A! I know that my God is Mighty To Save & I have faith in Him. I can rest in His ever loving arms, with confidence, peace, and joy! Halleluja! My circumstances don't influence WHO my God is. They don't change me, my family, and love for God, my trust in Him. The Devil doesn't win this round!!! Not with out God allowing it, for HIS reasons. So whether I understand or not, really isn't an issue. I may not understand WHY this will turn out for good. But I trust God. HE knows what he is doing. HE loves me, and my family, and wants only the best for us. HE is enough for me. :-) So, my final thought?? Here it is!!! NEVER forget this!!! Enjoy! |
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So, today I turned 30 years old. I am so happy and excited to have reached this age! I know that every day is a blessing from the Lord, my mom only made it to the age of 22... so 30 is a great number! & I believe that with age comes wisdom, so I guess I am just a tad bit wiser, huh? :-) Anyway, I am so blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful family, great friends, a REAL Church and a robust Homeschooling community! God has been so good to me. Praise His Holy Name! |
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Howard W. Hunter: Christmas is a time for giving. Someone once said he couldn’t think of what to give for Christmas. The next day in the mail he received an anonymous list which read: Give to your enemy forgiveness, To your opponent tolerance, To your friend your heart, To all men charity, for the hands that help are holier than lips that pray, To every child a good example, and to yourself—respect. All of us need to follow the example of the Savior in giving these kinds of gifts. From Christina Rossetti we read: What can I give Him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would give Him a lamb, If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part,— But what I can I give Him, Give my heart. |
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Because the contest ends today!! Head on over to Living For God and enter her contest to win these movie tickets, and don't forget to tell her Happy Birthday when you get there!! Good luck ya'll! I am entering 4 different ways, so go give it a shot! Alexia |
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Today was a great day! We went on a homeschool field trip to Opportunity Village. It's a great seasonal attraction, and well, click on the link to learn more about it. Maybe even make a donation, if you are so disposed! :-) back to our day: We rode on the train, and looked at all the beautiful trees! (pic's to come I hope!) My son's favorite tree was the Hard Rock Cafe tree. :-) Of course my lil music lover / wanna be rock start would LOVE that tree. & my DD's favorite tree was a beautiful, frilly, pink tree. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the title.. but I think it was something like IT girls.... what is that?!? Anyway, she loved the colors, and had us get a pic of her with that tree. I personally was faltering between my favorite being the cell phone tree, and the 'peace' tree... Hubby, and Jr didn't pick a favorite... hubby was antious to get back to work... and Jr was in awe of everything! :-) We had a friend with us, and she picked the 'peace' tree. (I told you it was cool!) We also got to take some picks with Santa... I wonder if my kids think Santa is nosey... "Why does he always ask what I want for Christmas!??!" lol My son and daughter told him they wanted to go to Circus Circus.... lol He was like "We'll see what we can do!" lol They also got to ride a huge slide. Jr. DID NOT like that. lol I'm shocked and surprised... he is usually the one that won't quit the rides. But not this time, so we took him to the little slide, which my bigger kiddos liked also, and let the big ones RACE down the big slide. lol So so fun... I really really hope some pic's come out well. He did however like the carousel! and so did we! :-) All in all we had a great time. And for a great reduced rate. The whole family got in for $9... check out the website and you'll see why that was such a great price! :-) We spent a few hours just being kids... and it was FUN! The only bad thing was that we went during the day, so it wasn't all lite up, but we can always drive by to see the lights. Anywho, I have to go... I am being summonsed to the bed. lol Good night, ya'll. And Merry Christmas! |
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Remember I mentioned how I wanted to tackle the kids toys in my decluttering journey? I finally got up the nerve to put my foot down... We got rid of Angel's Barbie doll house... A) because I don't know that I want her playing with Barbie's too much.. & B) because it took up a whole lot of room & C) because it came with a whole lot of teeny tiny accessories, that were EVERYWHERE So that freed up SOME room... I do however still have to tackle A) her baby stuff & B) her kitchen stuff. & Just sort of weed out what she doesn't LOVE anymore, because cleaning her room is turning into a nightmare, and if she doesn't want to pick something up and put it away.... well, then I guess she doesn't really love that item, huh?! We also got rid of Jr's baby toys... well, because he isn't a baby any longer, and he doesn't play with his stuff... and finally because he needs room to add some new 'big boy' toys, this Christmas. Finally, we got rid of Andrew's castle play set. Which in reality was REALLY cool, but took up a lot of room, and just wasn't his favorite anymore. So, now he can actually FIND the toys he does love, and play with those. lol So, it worked out really really well. I offered the stuff in one of my local homeschooling groups, before posting it on freecycle, which was the next move. It went FAST, and some other kids can really enjoy the stuff my kids were kind of climbing over and tossing to the side to find the stuff they love.... Now I am on a roll, and can't wait to get into all of the kids books! lol Love, and Joy, and Peace. In Christ, Alexia |
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*You are beloved *and consecrated to God.* *You have come to know the TRUTH* *and you have been set free! * *You are the handmaiden of the Lord, * *willing to trust Him * *regardless of your own understanding, * *for in quietness and confidence* *is your strength. * *You are like a star shining for the Lord.* *You are royalty, * *the daughter of the King, * *and you are being transformed* *into His image from glory to glory. * |
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So, I don't have an excuse..... well, I DO. but not one I care to use.
But I really really feel so GRUMPY! I noticed I have been snappy at my hubby, and children. & just not interested in what they are trying to show me.... I know that it's just 'that time of the month' but I thought about it and like I said I want to stop using that excuse. So, I really need your prayers. & in the mean time I am going to: "take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ" (2 Cor. 10:5) *that my children have good memories of me.
*that they KNOW how loved and cherished they are *that they get that it's NOT ok to just 'blow it' because we are in a bad mood. *that their home is a safe haven where they won't get chewed out just for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. * that mom & dad really really are in control of their emotions, and don't just run on 'feelings'. *That it is important to really 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!' * and that I am ready and willing to apologize when I break a household rule, such as "Be kind" Oh, wow. I guess I really just needed the
reminder. So thanks for listening.... Oh, in case you're wondering what 'power' God has given us moms, Here it is in a nutshell: "Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish woman pulls it down with her hands!" (Prov. 14:1) |
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Happy Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I hope you are blessed as you give thanks to the Creator of all things.... May HE reign down blessings on your home, marriage, children, finances, and all that you put your hand to. God bless!! Dear Lord,
God of the Universe, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace, Lion, Lamb, Alpha, and Omega, My Maker, My Provider, My Savior, and My Friend, Thank YOU so much for every thing You've done for me.... this past year, and since the beginning of time. Lord, I thank You for my children. Thank you for Andrew's quick wit, and his thankfulness, his helpfulness, and his love of life. Thank you for Angel's compassion, her love, and generosity, and the way she can liven up a gathering. Thank You for Jr's smile, the way his eye's light up, and the wonderful, heartfelt hugs he gives. :-) Thank You for the wonderful arrows you've blessed me with. May I always be quick to appreciate them, and You. Thank You also for the man You've given me! Thank you that he gets along with my family.. Thank you that he's so wonderful with the kids, and so innovative. Thank you that he is such a hard worker. Thank you for his strength, and his love. May I never take it, and him, for granted. :-) Lord, thank you that you have brought strong Christian, women into my life... Thank You that my mother-in-law is more like a mom to me. and Thank you for the internet, where I can learn those life skills that I didn't grow up knowing!! LOVE YOU LORD. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for my life, my family, my blessings, my food, my everything. I know that without You I would have nothing, so I also thank You for Your redeeming love, Your mercies which are new every day, and The Sacrifice You made for me on the cross.... May I never take You for granted, either.... Thank You!! |
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I'm so so thankful that my Mother-In-Law considers internet/ cable to be necesities of life. :-) I may not agree but I'm grateful none the less. So, thanks to her, I'm BACK! yay!! So, I'm back on line, and I should have a new post out after Thanksgiving Day... which I'm spending cooking, and watching the parade, and then Christmas movies with the family! It feels great to be back! Gobble Gobble ya'll! |
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Since I've been on sabbatical from the computer, I've turned most of my focus torwards my home. And yes, I've been down right shocked by all the STUFF everywhere. Its really no wonder the house is so hard to clean when theres so much stuff everywhere. So far I've gotten rid of the 'stuff' in my linen closet (how many sheets do I NEED anyway?) Especially sheets that a) don't fit any bed I currently have or b) are so old they don't fit anymore. And towels. wow. NO one needs as many towels as I had. I got rid of all the towels that were just plain old, and the ones that aren't that soft and cuddly anymore. The truth is that I have beautiful towels that I got for our wedding that are brand new (because I couldn't find them in the closet behind all the old towels!). So, my first 'reward' for decluttering has been beautiful, cuddly, and soft towels. :-) Lovin' it. I've also weeded out my kitchen (glasses/ plates) cabinets. Yes, two cabinets. for a family of five. As I was trying to stuff another cup (one that I do use) into the cabinet. I just stopped. and then I looked up! at all those glasses/ wine glasses/ old fashioned coffee cups/ and just JUNK that I Never Never Ever use... and then I wondered why in the world are they still there?! So I dragged over a chair and balanced myself on it, and tugged out every single glass that I never use, or b) that I simply don't love anymore. If it doesn't come in handy more often than not, and if it doesn't make me smile I gave it away. :-) Now it can actually be used, and it's not taking up my cabinet space anymore. :-) YAY! So, my second reward has been that I smile whenever I open up my kitchen cabinet. :-) It's a great feeling now when I'm doing my kitchen work. Oh, and another 'bonus' is that I was able to get everything off of the top of my fridge, so now it looks pretty in my kitchen. I'm so glad I've started doing this. It's so much easier to keep everything clean. Next I tackled my childrens books. :-) Now you can't imagine how many books my kiddos have collected. and I honestly don't know why I haven't weeded them out sooner, my only excuse is that I feel guilty getting rid of their stuff. But they have mounds of books, (and they can't ever find the book they want to read because of all the books they don't like anymore) so I got rid of a good portion of their books, and I organized the ones that I got to, by age ranges. So, now they can find what they want. I still have more to do here though, still working on it. I'll let you know my progress next time. Oh, another bonus here: I took the books I was giving away to church (because I can't do freecycle as easily without internet at home) and I asked around and one of the newly married sisters (she has a almost 2 year old) was soooo excited to get those books for here little one. She was trying to get the finances to go to the thrift store to buy her baby books, and here I am with a whole bunch of them that were simply getting in our way. Love when it works out that way. :-) New decluttering goals: *finish the library (walk in closet that holds all my bookshelves and boxes and piles of books!) *the childrens toys. (that are taking up residence in every closet in our home, plus multiplying in our bedroom, now that we are out of room in the kids room.) lol really really need to get to this. :-) Ok, lovely friends. I'm off because I'm running out of time on this computer. Oh, I found this article by (my hero) Nancy Campbell, that I thought fit nicely with what I'm doing. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I really struggle with numbers 6, 9, and 10. But I'm working on 9 (decluttering). and 6 is kinda taking care of it's self now that I don't have the computer to distract me. :-) Love ya, Alexia |
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Well, I have been using this time 'off' to get things ready for the school year... organize our home... spending time with the family... and practicing hospitality. It's amazing how much I can get done when I don't have 'important things to do on the computer'. hee hee. But I still miss you all. I'll be back next week with an actual post. But for now be encouraged: God is soo Good. Bye, Alexia |
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I'll miss you all! And I'll still go to the library to post the Weapons of our Warfare verses. Keep me in prayer. And take this time to browse through the older posts. you may want to even take a second to read MY FIRST POST EVER. lol My how times have changed. You can also look back at when the baby started walking, or how I got fed up with the 'S. WORD' question. Theres lot to read about so enjoy! And In the words of the Governator "I'll be back!". Anyway, LOVE, PEACE, LAUGHTER, JOY, & JESUS! Alexia |
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I was praying and praying for a Bible Curriculum for my (soon-to-be) 2nd grader, and Kinder student, And I was of course also praying for the finances to get the stuff. (Yes, Hubby is still out of work, but Jesus has and always will come thru -know & trust that-). I found some really great stuff, especially at Christian Book (dot) com. Which, if push came to shove, I also could've gotten easily at PaperBack Swap. Please use my 'name' (alexiamiguel) so I can get the referral credit. But then I felt God whispering that why do I need to purchase a curriculum when I have HIS Word? And Why is His Word not enough? Oops. Sorry, Lord. I'm not saying a Bible Curriculum isn't great, just that it isn't what God wants for us this year. Good to know. So, I changed up my prayers, to more along the lines of 'what do I teach?' and 'when (in the year) do I teach it?' And wouldn't you know it? God came through. As if there was ever any doubt! My God is amazing!! Anyway, I was given (I mean almost in one sitting!!) a list of Bible verses for memorization, study, meditation, penmanship, character training, early morning devotionals (My Coffee with Jesus time.  ) etc. etc. etc. And I was given the Title: Weapons of our Warfare. Isn't that amazing?! It's based on 2 Cor 10:4,5 (which also We will have a new scripture every two weeks, except in Jan, and next July. We will use those two months to review the previous verses, to help us lock them into 'long term memory'. I think I will start posting the Weapons of our Warfare scriptures every two weeks, and maybe you all can memorize God's eternal truth with our family? Make sure to let me know in the comments if you are, and we will keep eachother accountable. It's starting in July. (Because that is when we are starting back to school -light schedule-) and remember the first scripture is: 2 Cor. 10:4,5 (NKJ version) "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." I firmly believe that even the youngest of children can (and should) memorize scripture. Andrew (my 7 year old) memorized his first scripture at the age of 4: John 3:16. What do you think? I'm debating whether to have my soon-to-be 5 year old memorize the whole scripture, or just a relevant piece of it? Then my 7 year old to memorize most of it, with Hubby and I actually memorizing the whole thing? Or should the goal be for all of us to have the whole thing memorized? Considering how easy it is for kids to memorize stuff, what better use is there for their mental faculties, huh? What do you think? I'm still praying on that. And I will definitely post failures and successes as time goes on. (Keeping myself accountable and all that!) I am so wanting to learn from my mistakes.  Here's the plan: Every morning (probably right at the beginning of 'school') we will recite the scripture together. Angel (5 yr old) will have to trace a part of it, every day. & Andrew will use it for copy work daily. (Penmanship) We will also discuss the verse(s) during breakfast (when we usually have morning devotionals anyway) and through out the day, as opportunity arises. What they mean? How they apply to every day life? (Character training.) You know the drill there. Also I usually post a copy (printout or hand written) of the verse(s) in front of the toilet (hee hee, no comments on that please!) and above the toilet, also on the mirror where I do my makeup, and on the front door where every one can (and will see it!). Another copy will be placed in the kids' school folders in the handwriting section. And we can recite it whenever it catches our eye. So, anyway, do you see anything that can be added to this? Or improved upon? What are your favorite verses? Do you have them momorized? What tips do you have for memorizing scripture? Alexia |
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Have you seen the newest The case against homeschooling?!!? Man what will they come up with next? lol It's really hilarious. I took his 'top ten reasons to not homeschool' and answered them one at a time below. My answers are in red. But if you have the time, you really need to go check out the comments that he got on that one post. By JESSE SCACCIA Homeschooling: great for self-aggrandizing, society-phobic mother…… but not quite so good for the kid. Here are my top ten reasons why homeschooling parents are doing the wrong thing: 10. “You were totally home schooled” is an insult college kids use when mocking the geeky kid in the dorm (whether or not the offender was home schooled or not). And… say what you will… but it doesn’t feel nice to be considered an outsider, a natural outcropping of being homeschooled. Ha Ha Ha Ha and this is a reason NOT to homeschool!?!? Seriously? I hope my kids are self confidant enough to naturally stand out in a crowd, not to blindly follow the crowd. 9. Call me old-fashioned, but a students’ classroom shouldn’t also be where they eat Fruit Loops and meat loaf (not at the same time I hope). It also shouldn’t be where the family gathers to watch American Idol or to play Wii. Students–from little ones to teens–deserve a learning-focused place to study. In modern society, we call them schools. Well, we personally have a school room.... but even if we didn't: this home is where my kids have learned to walk, talk, eat with a fork, tie their shoes, and yes, read, write, and spell, too. How is that wrong? How is that even a reason to NOT homeschool? please! 8. Homeschooling is selfish. According to this article in USA Today, students who get homeschooled are increasingly from wealthy and well-educated families. To take these (I’m assuming) high achieving students out of our schools is a disservice to our less fortunate public school kids. Poorer students with less literate parents are more reliant on peer support and motivation, and they greatly benefit from the focus and commitment of their richer and higher achieving classmates. I am homeschooling to offer society a well educated, well rounded, well established, self confidant, man of God and woman of God. and I am forfeiting any and all 'spare time' while I do it. HOW IS THAT SELFISH??? OMGosh, this person is insane. Plus most of these (you assume correctly) high achieving students are high achieving BECAUSE of the commitment that their parents have in their education. Sheesh... selfish.. 7. God hates homeschooling. The study, done by the National Center for Education Statistics, notes that the most common reason parents gave as the most important was a desire to provide religious or moral instruction. To the homeschooling Believers out there, didn’t God say “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”? Didn’t he command, “Ye shall be witnesses unto me”? From my side, to take your faithful children out of schools is to miss an opportunity to spread the grace, power and beauty of the Lord to the common people. (Personally I’m agnostic, but I’m just saying…) Ok, now I must admit I LOVE this one. First they presume to know the mind of God, and then in the next sentence goes on to admit to being agnostic... hhmmm!?!? But I will answer it anyway. Because this person is just so knowledgable. 6. Homeschooling parent/teachers are arrogant to the point of lunacy. For real! My qualifications to teach English include a double major in English and education, two master’s degrees (education and journalism), a student teaching semester and multiple internship terms, real world experience as a writer, and years in the classroom dealing with different learning styles. So, first of all, homeschooling parent, you think you can teach English as well as me? Well, maybe you can. I’ll give you that. But there’s no way that you can teach English as well as me, and biology as well as a trained professional, and history… and Spanish… and art… and counsel for college as well as a school’s guidance counselor… and… and… hahaha. Ok, but I certainly can learn whatever you learned... correct? So if I stay 1 day ahead of my kids, then they are good. For Reals! 5. As a teacher, homeschooling kind of pisses me off. (That’s good enough for #5.) awww. Why thank you. Its great to know that my doing something in my own home, with my own children, useing my own resourses, while still paying you and your co workers paycheck (with my tax monies) is pissing you off. Great to know. (can you just smell the sarcasm?) 4. Homeschooling could breed intolerance, and maybe even racism. Unless the student is being homeschooled at the MTV Real World house, there’s probably only one race/sexuality/background in the room. How can a young person learn to appreciate other cultures if he or she doesn’t live among them? How can I appreciate the horrors of the holocost when I didn't live through it? You read, read, read, and read somemore. and when thats done, then you pick up another book. 3. And don’t give me this “they still participate in activities with public school kids” garbage. Socialization in our grand multi-cultural experiment we call America is a process that takes more than an hour a day, a few times a week. Homeschooling, undoubtedly, leaves the child unprepared socially. No one said anything about participating with public school kids. But for our family, my children spend time with other kids twice a week at church, once a week at Bible Study, and then at whatever play date/ academic class/ sport/ and/ or activitie we decide to participate in. And they aren't just bulked in with other kids based on nothing more than the year they were born.. and they don't have to stay in that same bulk class setting for 6 or so years. hhhhmmmm, socializing with a number of different ages, backgrounds, and befiefs, or socializing with the same 30 to 40 students for 6 years?!?!?! Who's more prepared socially? 2. Homeschooling parents are arrogant, Part 2. According to Henry Cate, who runs the Why Homeschool blog, many highly educated, high-income parents are “probably people who are a little bit more comfortable in taking risks” in choosing a college or line of work. “The attributes that facilitate that might also facilitate them being more comfortable with home-schooling.” Oh, I'm sorry, I should just blindly follow the crowd. I get it. Because that is what George Washington did. And Henry Ford. and Lincoln. and Bell, and any number of inventors, politicions, and revolutionarys. Right? I HOPE that you are right, and that we are risk takers, and scene changers and world shakers! More comfortable taking risks with their child’s education? Gamble on, I don’t know, the Superbowl, not your child’s future. urg. No one is taking a risk with their childs future by homeschooling. Check out any of the top collages and you will find that they are actually SEEKING homeschooled graduates. hee hee Are they actively seeking out public school graduates? 1. And finally… have you met someone homeschooled? Not to hate, but they do tend to be pretty geeky***. And if you mean that they are hard workers, considerate, and kind, and are learning at way above their grade levels. Then thank you. I appreciate the compliment. Alexia |
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Who likes FREE stuff? I do! I do! Well, ok, if everyone insists. Go HERE to read a FREE e-book called Steps Toward the Mark of the Beast. I've read some of it, and it seems pretty good. Go check it out, and let me know if you have any comments or concerns. I'd love to hear them. Bye Bye Now. Alexia |
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This day and age ANY sexual activity (except in a monogamous Marriage relationship) is DANGEROUS. What with Aids, Clamidia, and other STD's. And thats not even mentioning the emotional trauma thats involved with pre-marital sex. Unfortunately, with the rise of sex ed early education classes, and the rampant sexualization and secularization in the media, movies, commercials, TV shows, and even store window displays. We've all heard it said "Sex sells". But what is it selling? Are we now as a nation reaping the 'rewards' of all the sex that is permeating our culture? Here's the Truth about teens Sexting. Or have any of you heard about the New Good Night Kiss!?!? Horrible. Scary. Crazy. Insane. I mean, there are just no words to express how crazy society is getting when our children are consistently being fed this garbage from the age of 5 up. We really are reaping what we have sown. There is one bright spot in all of this. Spunky reports about going to a wedding where the couple exchanged there first kiss at the altar! What hope this brings me! Maybe it is time that we stop allowing kids to go just to the line. and time to make a stand for what God calls righteous and pure. Maybe it really is time for change, America. Alexia |