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Posted on Mar. 8, 2006

I've been searching all day on line through homeschooling information.  I want to find something for my son, that he will learn, enjoy and grow closer to God.  He's at that vulnerable age, where he's starting to ask questions and really needs to experience God first-hand.  I know he's not quite ready and that's great.  I want him to take his time, but I also want him to know what all is out there for him to know.  So I want to find something that has both Christian perspective, bible verses, etc.  He doesn't get a whole lot from church, so I really want him to get it at home (well he should...that's where he's supposed to, right?!!?).

 

On a lighter note, I got my laundry mostly done today.  I HATE the laundry.  It piles up, whether it's clean or dirty.  I have had in the past...recent past...a pile of CLEAN clothes, ya hear me, it's all clean, piled high on the love seat in our bedroom.  I'll get it cleaned, just not hung up.  I'm trying, I really am.  I feel so bad for my husband.  He has to go through a basket full of clean underwear to find his.  It's very sad.  I do layout the clean shirts and pants that are to be hung up one on top of the other, but then they sit on the couch.  And all the undies and pjs sit in a pile in the basket.  It's so aweful.  It makes my mom so mad.  She says, "didn't I raise you better than that?"  And I say, "maybe that's the problem.  You pushed me too far to succeed in the skill of laundry making, and now I'm bucking the system"...she's not amused.  I will say, it all started a few years ago when we lived in MS.  When we were dorm parents for our 20 boys, I was in charge of their laundry.  I got it done over a few days: left wing on Monday, right wing on Tuesday and Top floor on Wednesday.  Then on Friday, I'd do what they needed to get thru the weekend, if they needed it.  The problem, was that I hated doing my own...so I slacked off.  After doing 60 loads a week, why do my own?  So now I hate it and my family is suffering.  aahhhh!  But I got it done, for the most part, today and we will all have a clean pair of underwear, socks, and shirt tomorrow.  No more living in our pjs tomorrow...it's time for a change.  A change of clothes, that is!

 

Dear Lord, I pray that you will help me to get my duties done.  I know I joke about them, but I do want to show to my family how much I love them and how much I care for them.  I also ask that you will help me to make a good decision regarding our homeschool curriculum.  Give me wisdom as I find what it is that I need to do for my son, something that is pleasing to you and helps him to learn more about you.  Help me to use the work to help him learn about you and enjoy getting to know you...In YOUR HOLY NAME, AMEN



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Posted at 8:22 AM on Mar. 9, 2006 by kindredspiritMom
I really appreciated your thoughts on my blog. I struggle with the laundry too ~ my hubby has to re-wear dress socks sometimes...need I say more! I want to be more scheduled and consistent and I have been asking God to teach me. Maybe smaller loads, once a day and then it won't be so overwhelming to actually put it all away!! Let me know if you crack the code!
Blessings and prayers,
Michele
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Posted at 10:41 AM on Mar. 9, 2006 by ArkansasHomeschoolingMomma
Laundry is not a favored chore here either...one thing that we do that helps me out, and we started this when my boys were really young, is we taught them to put away their folded clean laundry. You know I am wondering if you have thought of this, but perhaps a family closet would work well for you (like the Duggars have).. just a idea..
~Cindy~
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Posted at 1:16 PM on Mar. 9, 2006 by preschoolmommy
OH I LOVE THE DUGGARS! If I had the place to, I would. But J and I each have our own closet and we don't have an extra one. But that would be great if we could. Once I get it hung up, I don't mind putting it in the closet, I just don't ever get it hung up.

I've tried the load a day. I do it for 2 days and then get all picky about my colors and white and such. Right now, they clothes line the hall from the bedrooms to the laundry room...which is off the kitchen. Watch your step!
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Posted at 11:38 PM on Mar. 9, 2006 by lovinthosebunnies4Him
I feel so bad that I haven't kept up with what has been going on in your life. I tried to read a few this evening but I don't think I will ever catch up. I have been going to physical therapy 3x a week for my herniated disk in my back and tomorrow is my last one. I am doing much better. Monday, I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy for some stomach symptoms that they say all is okay.....but I am still having the symptoms. Anyway, I feel like all I have been doing since my dad died is running to doctor apppointments and trying to homeschool, keep up with my mom and now my daughter will be coming home from Ireland on Saturday. She was on a missions trip there. Then, my mom comes over every weekend to stay and go to church with us. whew!! I hope your husband's hand is doing better and how your little ones fell in the bathtub was terrible. I am so glad that everyone is okay. You are such a great writer. Your words are all chosen in order and make for great visualization. Does it take you alot of thinking to get the words all in the right order? :) Hope all goes well for you today. Talk to you soon.
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Posted at 1:55 PM on Mar. 10, 2006 by SupComTabz
what I really enjoyed growing up was reading biographies. I've learned more about God through the lives of people like Hudson Taylor, Amy Charmicheal and more than anything else. There was a series of "Choose your own adventure" type biographies I really enjoyed... I wonder if they're still around...

I tried doing an amazon search but couldn't find them... I did find this book which looks promising:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576582345/qid=1142020476/sr=1-16/ref=sr_1_16/103-5278961-0154205?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
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