Sep. 12, 2008
TGIF!
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Rabbit's still sick. Thank you blessedwith2angels for your sweet comment!  Rabbit will be doing some "make-up" work when she's better, finishing off Louisiana and she told me she wants to do her spelling test this weekend once she's up to it. She's got the sniffly, sore throat thing going on. She looks a little run down but I don't think she's got a fever. Praise the Lord.  My dh may be going to a men's breakfast on Saturday. I want him to go, sick kid(s) or not. He needs it! He was pretty tired last night and just about crashed by 7:30. I don't blame him. I did take over a bit to let him take a break. He usually takes care of the kids going to bed so before that, I really took over with Piglet's bath, getting them ready for bed, etc. All he does with them is read a bit and then falls asleep nearby them usually (though they're in separate rooms - he does one then the other and sometimes one will fall asleep while waiting). I'm chopped liver when it comes to this job, according to the girls, so I stay kinda hidden but available if he needs me. We went ahead a bit yesterday with our sign language program so I decided to take today off with it. There's no rush with this - it's more like I'm planning the lessons myself so it's no big deal. But the girls do love it. I figure it's Friday and they wanted to take a break from it. With Rabbit being sick, why not? *shrug* Monday we'll learn about the beautiful state of Maine. I've never been there but have been close - NH and VT. I'm actually looking forward to this. We'll read poems by Longfellow, do recycled crafts, learn about lighthouses and sea stuff. I love the ocean, so this will be a joy to work on for 2 weeks. People say "I could never do what you do" but oh what they're missing! You learn with your kids and it's just so cool. When God called me to homeschool, He really had my heart in mind, as well as the girls'. I'm so glad He did. What an awesome God. Piglet's almost done with 2nd grade phonics and will be starting the 3rd grade one soon. Maybe next week - or maybe I'll let her take a few days off for phonics and have her do it the following. Haven't decided yet. And she's almost done with her 1st grade math book finally. So we're almost where we should be in one subject and a little ahead in another. Not bad! Happy Friday Everybody! I hope you all have an awesome weekend and thank you again for those of you who are praying for me and my family! I love ya's! ((hugs)) |
Sep. 11, 2008
my little Rabbit is sick
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Only here can I say that and get away with it. I meant my daughter, "Rabbit" is sick... She's got a sore throat.. Poor baby.. I'm pushing it now. She'll be 10 in a matter of months. She's watching a dvd now. But a sore throat doesn't stop her from talking so much. Please, Rabbit, close the chatterbox!!!!!  Okay, the apples don't fall too far from the tree. I know. If she's sick for Sunday, honestly I don't mind. I think I need a week break from there anyhow. Yep, still a little unsure about this place. What else is new? *shrug* |
Sep. 11, 2008
9/11
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This day is so weird to me. It feels like the attacks just happened yesterday. I only live around an hour or so away from where it happened in NY. And I used to live much closer. In a small town I had lived in for 10 years, we used to walk across the street and look out at the skyline. There, we could see the Twin Towers and the Empire State Building. Sometimes the Empire State Building would be lit up, the colors depended upon the time of year or holiday. It was cool to look at and the neighbors didn't seem to mind us looking from their property. I know someone who was a cadet in the police academy when the attacks happened. He was 6 blocks away at the academy when it happened and he directed traffic that day. He saw the big cross in the rubble; he was there among the people crying, etc. He is now a police officer in that area and wouldn't give up his job for anything. Rabbit was 2 1/2 and Piglet was 10 1/2 months old on that day. I remember turning on the news and finding the news anchors sitting there looking like they were in shock. My dh was at work and I remember feeling so afraid and overwhelmed. My dh didn't get home until around 3 in the afternoon and I remember feeling so scared. It's terrifying that someone would want to kill us just for being Americans. Rabbit did see some of the news and had a few nightmares for several days after. Not that it was easy for me to sleep either. I don't know of anyone who died, personally. But I wouldn't be surprised if someone I had known from school or something was a victim. I had grown up just a half hour away from NYC. I know, no matter how far or close you live to where the attacks took place - NY, PA or D.C., it still affects you. It shakes you up. I used to think wars happened in other countries. But this really woke me up to the fact it could happen here, on our streets. Our only true security is in the Lord and Him alone. That no matter how much you lose, even your very life, if you've trusted Jesus as your Savior, you'll always have Him. This week we've been reading the story about Ruby Bridges. But prejudice isn't just about color, it could be anything about a person. I've been teaching my girls not to judge on how someone looks, if they're Asian, or whatever. God created them all and He does desire all to know Him, to have a relationship with Him. I'm praying for those who've suffered because of this day. And I'm not forgetting those down in TX with Hurricane Ike either! |
Sep. 9, 2008
this week....
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We're in week 2 of Louisiana and so far so good. Tuesdays are our "art" days so today we learned about the mardi gras and made little masks. It's the kind that just go over your eyes, kinda like The Incredibles, but only fancier than the black ones.  For once, art was a big hit with the girls and Rabbit requested the "whole mask" kind. I was going to pick those up, but they were more expensive at Michaels. So I got the 3 pack smaller kind and I got to make one too! Joy to the world... Piglet had her spelling practice test and got 100%, which is pretty much what she usually gets in spelling. She should do fine on her final test tomorrow. I'm not even worried. Just have her look over the words before we start homeschool and she'll be okay. Rabbit was very distracted by who knows what this morning. We did get some nasty thunderstorms this morning. But they didn't start until after she had started her work, so she can't blame it on that. Took her about an hour or so just to cover 2 subjects! Something's on her mind. She has been complaining she wants to move to the next town, where our church is, so that she can be in the same public school as her friends in Sunday School. No way. So we'd move to that town and just homeschool there! She is not going into public school uh-uh! We've been reading about Ruby Bridges, a girl who was chosen to be a part of the integration of schools in the deep South. It's pretty good so far. We're reading the book she wrote, "Through My Eyes" or something like that. We'll be watching the Disney movie about her tomorrow. I hope they keep it true to the story. Hollywood in general doesn't always keep things accurate. (look what they did to Pocohontas! ugh) We'll do the biography report on her on Thursday. Friday we'll wrap up Louisiana. It's been fun though we haven't eaten any Cajun food or had any gumbo. I couldn't find any okra!  I have a great recipe for vegan crockpot gumbo, taken from the fat-free vegan site I have linked here. ETA: Last night Piglet started choir. She did okay, but she's not used to all those instruments, etc. It was a lot on her. So we'll try it out for a few weeks and see how she does. It was overstimulating, and I'd like her to get used to it. The kids there were very nice and sometimes she misunderstood their intentions, or accused them wrongly. We gotta work on that.. Rabbit starts choir next week. I spoke with her leader today, but regret the fact I couldn't talk longer (she called from outta state too!). We were on our way out the door. Today we had a Barnyard thing at the library. The kids got to pet some animals and play games, do a craft, have "hay cookies". I had a small piece and didn't suffer a reaction - yum! They were pretty independent without us in there; just a few parents joined the kids. My girls are so used to the librarians at this library, and they did great! No problems. Now there's a first. And a miracle.  And next week we start the "M" states, starting with Maine. That'll be neat. We'll learn about lighthouses and sea stuff. I ain't making no lobstah! lol I plan on doing some recycled crafts for art since they were the first state to start the whole recycling thing, so I'm told... and we'll make some kinda blueberry dessert. I should try to get kinda crazy with the blueberries on the kids, since they already know about Maine and their blueberries. But like I said, no lobstahs, unless we adopt one as a pet!  |
Sep. 8, 2008
another update on dh, and thinking ahead..
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I asked my dh how he's feeling a bit tired today. I know he's pretty busy at work and he can't just slow down because of this. His boss doesn't know his medical condition and he doesn't feel he should let her know at this point. I could understand. It's a nonprofit organization and at this place, they're not so great to their employees. Tell me about it. The benefits stink. But my dh does care for the blind people the place serves and is amazed at how much they can do. I get scared when he starts slowing down again. It's like, what if...?? Does he know? Would his job make his condition worse? I've been trying to encourage Chris to go to the men's group at our church. This Saturday there's some breakfast thing and I gave him the "go ahead" for that. He needs to be around other guys, he needs support for what he's going through too. I'd say moreso for him than me, though it's tough on both of us at times. I am very grateful for the support I am getting, the 2 I've talked to at church. I did admit the severity of my dh's condition to one of them yesterday. I wonder what she thinks about it? Tonight Piglet has choir. It's her first time and it's only a half hour. I'll hang out at the church during that time and Chris will take Rabbit for a bit. He should be okay for that. And I'm praying that I could control myself with the chatter for tonight. I get shy, but when I'm comfortable with people, I chatter more than a parrot!  I want to look into medical transcription more. But in a way, I'm not so sure I can do it. What if I fail the course after spending all that money? The other thing is, would it be a boring type of job? What if I can't do it? Even with my back problem, I'm always up and down. I don't like to sit for very long. I like to be moving in some ways, even when I'm sitting. TV time is time for cross stitching or my knitting loom. Always looking to be busy in some ways. The other side is, maybe in all the transcription stuff, I could find more answers to Chris's disease. Now that would be awesome. And God has shown me I can pass an entrance exam (yeah!). But - what if I don't like it? I do need to find something to support my family. A friend of mine told me the other day, he didn't think the public schools were well equipped to handle kids with special needs. He's right.  They aren't. There are some with good programs, but it's an uphill battle to get your kid(s) in them. And once they do get in, they've fallen behind by several years. Not worth it, IMO.Later! |
Sep. 7, 2008
Sunday
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Now there's an original title. I'm like this with my poems, too. I could write them but beats me the title of it... A small update on Chris is at the bottom for those wondering. Just scroll down if you don't want to read all this. Okay. This morning starting the new Sunday School year for the girls. I feel very optimistic about this! Piglet's teacher happens to be her "boyfriends'" mom. Yeah she's got a boyfriend. They've been talking marriage. Mind you, she'll be 8 next month. Talk about kids growing up too fast.  I did get to talking to her teacher about her issues, and said if there's any problems, etc. I'd be glad to help, whatever... She appreciated that. It seems like this is becoming standard for me to say to their teachers, but I do honestly mean it. Just part of the job as mom. Rabbit - I didn't get to meeting her teachers. I'll try for next week. Not as worried about her in there, but will still try to touch base with them anyway. The kids are still my responsibility and I want her teachers to know I'll be there if they need me for questions, etc. Today we had a lunch after church and I had a meeting for Rabbit's group. We went and got a snack (the corn muffins didn't work out so well), ran some errands and came back. I gave Pastor D is baby gift and something for the "big sister." He really liked it all. I made 2 bibs with little bunnies on them and got a cute outfit - it said "Little buckaroo" on it, which was perfect, since big daddy is from TX.  The big sis got some animal markers (they make animal sounds!), a doodle pad, and a bracelet I made outta pink glow in the dark yarn. P.D. loved it and thinks his daughter will too.... I did see his wife earlier but didn't actually meet her. I was tempted to give the stuff to her, but that would've been uncomfortable plus I had already arranged to give it to P.D. around lunchtime anyway. He's been awesome to me and my family, so I'm glad to have done this. Definitely worth my time (it wasn't too much!) and I'm glad I did. I felt like it would've been wrong if I didn't, knowing I could and had the resources. Besides, I wanted to! Mr. Chris left with the kids early, leaving me among a crowd of people, most I didn't know. I felt uneasy about that. So I went to the building where the meeting was and ended up helping set up chairs for that. I talked to P.D. more - just baby stuff, homeschool, etc. He was glad for the help and so was G. Hey, I was available, I was where I was very uncomfortable, why not make myself useful? The meeting was good. G led that and we learned a lot about this group Rabbit's joining. For someone who's shy, you'd never know it today! I talked way too much. oops. I did share a sign language curriculum with a mom whose son has some hearing problems. I gave her my number too, since she mentioned food allergies and yeah I could relate. Ya think! (I'm allergic to meat, dairy, raw apples, peanuts..... should I really go on??) Maybe I could help her a little? I talked so much probably because I was around a few people I felt very comfortable with (there was just a few who showed up!). Sorry, G! I talked her ears off the most. *bang head* And btw, I found that my dh ended up staying at the church after all! He called my cell but I didn't hear it. I was already helping with the tables and chairs anyhow. Mr. Chris took the kids out and left me home so I can finish preparing for homeschool this week. I'm done! I thought I only had Bible to prepare, but then I also have sign language to prepare for. No big, just took a few minutes. The Bible lessons, a little longer. The character trait for this week: fairness. I could give a lecture a day. God help us. I could use one for myself anyway. Ever notice some lessons you need to teach are the ones you need to learn? That happened a lot when I was a PG leader. So much, that the other leaders would laugh when they saw the lesson I had to give. Okay if anyone's out there laughing, stop. j/k Update on Chris: he is feeling a bit tired today, but still took the kids out. Getting a little worried: he's getting run down a little faster, I think. And I complain about cramps. Makes you think doesn't it? I'm forever humbled in this house. If not, I got my city accent... |
Sep. 6, 2008
it's fixed!
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We fixed it! Mr. Chris and I worked together and it's done. Yeah! Music! I hope yous guys like my new template and avatar! |
Sep. 5, 2008
here it comes
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Okay so I'm not the greatest with thinking of titles. I'm thinking of a lot of things and it all came like that. Hey Pam, thanks so much for your prayers! God answered mightily! ((hugs))The phone call I was a bit nervous about was good, though of course I could name a few things I said that was dumb.. but then again maybe I won't. Why embarrass yourself twice? I'll say I'm really glad for a friend like my pastor friend, who I talked to today. Though we just met in July, he's very special to me and my family. I was able to share with him something about Rabbit I felt he needed to know, with her permission "sure, he's married. He won't try to hurt me!" rofl My only complaint about just talking in the phone is I can't give him a hug. Oh well. I'm very affectionate and could say that's the only thing that's wrong with the phone in general. But I'm finding for someone who's been a Christian for so long, I have a lot to learn. Hurricane Hanna is coming up our way. We live on the east coast, but not as far as the Carolinas. In the path though. Shouldn't be much more than wind/rain by us. I plan on using the day to make dessert for Sunday's lunch at church, and work on the rest of the gift for my friend. My dh - he's very tired tonight. He passed out last night before he could get anything done that he wanted to do. Either we're wearing him out, or his disease is sometimes. And he's angry at me right now for taking too long at the store tonight. Boo hiss. I couldn't decide! I wish I could've gone with a friend instead. But I did watch Piglet as she played in the yard as he worked on getting the house a bit ready for Hanna tonight. Dh's next phlebotomy is scheduled for October 3rd. Monday's homeschool: week 2 of Louisiana. Then it's Maine! I know someone who grew up there so maybe she could talk to the girls what it was like to grow up there? She's our children's librarian in town. She's a Christian and she's awesome. Got some work to do. Again, thanks so much for your prayers out there with my dh and just the daily grind over here. I don't deserve you guys but am thankful! ((hugs)) |
Sep. 5, 2008
school today
Posted in Homeschool
Was very short! We were finished around 10 am! I gotta plan more stuff. I hope they really are learning something. Rabbit did her spelling test and got 100%. She's doing good with spelling this year - this was unit 3 and another perfect score! Piglet had a math test and got 1 wrong - it was all in the addition/subtraction section of course. Don't ask how she could get any wrong when she uses an abacus.  Will write again later. |
Sep. 4, 2008
ouch
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My right side/lower back is really hurting today. I tried to get some things done - some cleaning/straightening up. And I hung 2 cross stitched pictures on the wall in the livingroom; these I had made for my dh a few years back before the kids came along. I straightened up one bookshelf of homeschool books and swept. Now I'm really in pain. ugh. I know the fact I actually forgot to do my back exercises all Labor day weekend didn't help plus all the running around type of exercise I've been getting. (major oops!) We did do homeschooling - Rabbit did a spelling practice test and got 100%. We did everything planned for today and were done by 10:30 am! Next week, I'm planning more like our CGC curriculum (skipping the mold section!) and we'll learn about Ruby Bridges. Should be pretty cool. I changed my mind about joking the girls about Richard Simmons. My back can't handle that anyway. Oh well. Maybe it was a corny idea? After we're done with Louisiana, we'll be learning about Maine and be in the "M" states for several months. (I wish literally! that would be better) Piglet starts choir on Monday. She's excited and so far, I like her leader. We talked on the phone but may have met at VBS here and there. (not sure about that) I need some prayers about a phone call I'll be expecting for tomorrow (Friday). This person told me of some things, spiritually related, that I honestly don't understand. And I'm trying! I'm not calling them a heretic. Just because I don't understand doesn't make them wrong. I need prayers for discernment, and that if this is based in Scriptural Truth, that God would show me too. I think maybe the best way to pray would be that God would reveal His Truth to both of us in this. kwim? Til next time... |
Sep. 4, 2008
oops!!!!!
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I thought I'd change my template but didn't know I'd be getting rid of the playlist! I'm sorry to any of you who have enjoyed listening..I've had fun putting it together and adding songs, etc. Okay my girls did talk me into a few songs... My dh helped put the playlist on and will have to work on it later. My blond roots go way deep, huh? |
Sep. 2, 2008
Labor day and var. thoughts
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We went to a picnic at a church that's nearby yesterday. It was fun - I ran into some old friends that I see from year to year. The group from the city came. The area we go to is right at the lake, where sometimes they will do baptisms, etc. Pretty cool. I ran into my buddy from the city. We go way back over 10 years. I'm sure longer but don't remember how long. We play catch up every year on Memorial day and Labor day when we see each other. It's neat to see her - especially this time since the last time the doctors weren't sure how long she had to live. Now they're saying, it looks like she'll be just fine. She has health issues that could complicate things but nothing fatal at this point. (Praise the Lord!) But we got to talking and I told her what's going on with my dh and she says that she's glad to see I can laugh, etc. with all I'm struggling with. And she'll be praying. Plus another thing: I'm thinking of going out to the city to visit her! I miss that area so much though I've only visited her once. And she forgot to lock the door one of the nights I was there! rofl If I could say the name of the area, it would be a surprise. Not exactly safe. But very cool area, IMO. Their church is right down the road too. It's awesome. Chris spent the day sitting in the shade talking with friends (the heat bothers him with his disease). The kids were good overall. Piglet had a meltdown when it came time to leave. Rabbit got a sunburn on the back of her neck. I got a sunburn on my face (but mine doesn't hurt like Rabbit's does!). So it was a good time and I'm glad and thankful for it. Now it's Tuesday and back to the daily grind. I lost my patience with Piglet again. She keeps making up excuses for misbehaving and I just don't buy it. She needs to see there are consequences. I struggle between grace and wanting to teach them a lesson. With her ADHD, it makes it much harder because she does try to get away with a lot then has a meltdown, etc. when she gets punished, etc. I'm just so lonely and really feel the lack of support IRL. I really do appreciate those here and IRL who do pray, who can't do much else because of their busy lives, etc. Sometimes I do need someone with "skin" on though and it's so hard. I hate the line, "God never gives you more than you can handle." How can I handle all I'm dealing with right now? I feel so alone in this house with everyone having their issues. I'm trying, really but honestly, many times I don't know how. With my dh it's easy: let him get his rest and do what he asks (when he asks!). Some say I'm a good mom, but I don't see that either. If those people were a fly on the wall, I wouldn't doubt their opinion of me would change. Even one of my friends called me a little "rock" in this family. I told that person I'm more like clay, but did appreciate the compliment. I just wish an angel could come, someone who could tell me exactly what I should do, show me how, without getting all preachy or all like "you're doing everything wrong." If you've gotten this far, thanks for listening. Again, thank you to those who are praying for me and my family. I do appreciate it, really. ((hugs)) |
Aug. 31, 2008
skipping church today :-(
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I regret doing it. And it's not because of someone I know who won't be there. It's - well, Rabbit's very moody - something I can't say why here. And she's got a loose tooth about to fall out. She's been very difficult for me to deal with and I'd have to sit with her alone in the service because Piglet can't sit through the service - maybe there's something for her to do, but not always. I've been pretty moody too, with so much on my mind. And pms. I'm very "snappy" at every turn. I gotta find some good vitamins, something...And I still got more planning for homeschool this week. We're taking Monday off for Labor day but we're going to a picnic nearby and get to see some friends from the city. Oh, I miss the city!!!!  Next week is a big "Rally day" for Sunday school and a lunch in the afternoon. So I'm looking forward to that. I still have to figure out what to make - probably muffins or something to bring for the lunch to share. My dh is starting to feel "sick" again, due to his illness. It gets me worried. Already! I know I need to accept it, but it's hard. I still don't know what to do about my schooling, etc. I do want to take a CPR course and get certified, for starters. Fall is coming and that means preparing for cooler weather. Hard to believe since it may go up to around 90 degrees this week! Unbelievable this weather. One more thing to add: we're praying for those of you down south in the path of Hurricane Gustav. Rabbit has a friend online who evacuates to her granddad's but we're still praying for her family as well. (((hugs))) to you all down there!!! |
Aug. 30, 2008
I did it!!!!!!!
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I went down a full size in jeans!!!!! I've been dieting all summer.... okay sometimes being just a major pack of nerves in a constant state of panic (dh's disease, VBS, etc.) did help quite a bit. But I did take my dr's advice about dancing in order to burn calories - nothing big like a class, just more like around the house when noone but the kids can see.. I found 2 pair of jeans that are a size smaller than what I usually wear and they fit!!!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!! It's nice to share some happy news for a change. Even if being depressed, a nervous wreck and/or just scared outta my mind did help in my weight loss. God is good all the time. |
Aug. 29, 2008
Labor day weekend!!!
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I know I sound excited, but we really don't have a lot planned. It's just the fact my dh is coming home an hour or so early and he'll be home til Tuesday. Okay sometimes by Sunday afternoon I'm so ready for him to go back to work, but I still love the guy. He probably feels the same by then since the kids are a lot to handle at times.. I'm getting back into writing poetry again though I'm not sure if I have the guts to share my poems here yet. I used to write a lot and this summer, all of a sudden, the poems are pouring outta my head! Not all of them sound halfway decent though. It's just so much has gone on, not all of it good and I'm still reeling from it all. Some days I'm near tears over everything. And I haven't decided yet about school for myself... Just so overwhelmed still yet. We finished up learning about KY today. It was alright. I loved learning about the thoroughbred horses and reading the Kit mystery. (Kit goes to KY in this story - very neat!) And the hummingbirds. We may try an experiment, getting a small animal bottle and fill it with water and a little sugar. You wrap red tape around the bottle and hang it outside and it could attract hummingbirds. Of course, this is late in the summer, but it's still possible. I've seen just a few in my area. They're the coolest little birds. We also learned about Daniel Boone, listened to Billy Ray Cyrus (he was born in KY). And I forget what else. Had our share of meltdowns... So Tuesday we will start learning about Louisiana. And I want to make this a little fun. Richard Simmons was born in LA so I thought why not focus on health more, etc. And exercise to a couple of his tapes? (I do have a couple) I know a lot about this guy for some crazy reason that I won't share here. No I've never met him. Oh the girls will hate me for this!  We will also learn about frogs and identifying poisonous frogs. I'm gonna put together a frog craft for Tuesday as well. And we'll learn about Louis Armstrong. At first I thought he was an astronaut but got him confused with Neil. oops. On Monday we'll be going to a picnic at a church that's nearby. Not the one I'm going to, but one that's closer. We know a lot of people there and some friends from outta state will be joining us. My friend S, who I met from there will hopefully come. She's got 2 cute little boys and she also homeschools. Her oldest should be in the first grade now. We've met long before our kids came and before she was even married. I've even spent the weekend at her place in the city - it was a blast and would love to go back. I'm crazy about the city, the subways, the fast pace. There's nothing like it. So I'm looking forward to this picnic at least. (here in the sticks!) Hope the weather is good! I've been a lot calmer today. I really regret losing my cool. My dh did take the girls out last night - for 2 hours! Whatta guy. I was relaxed today about certain things - like lunch - Rabbit wanted a plain roll (no butter) and soymilk. I even joined her with that, but with soybutter. Tonight's pizza night! And the girls are watching a Cheetah Girls movie, One World. I like this one- it's pretty cool. "Dance Me" is my fave song from it. We'll do our sign language lesson later. Looks like some of our homeschool will be carried into this weekend a little, with my dh's help.. And with all the dancing around I've been doing, my back's holding up pretty good. Maybe it's getting stronger, maybe I'm getting over this sacroilliac thing?? I'm hopeful anyway. Happy Labor day weekend everyone!  |
Aug. 28, 2008
losing my cool :-(
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I really messed up today. I won't go into too much details. Piglet was really bratty. Rabbit was into her obsession, trying to get her way about that show I won't let her watch. I just lost it big time. And I regret it. My dh took the kids out for a bit. They went to the library and then to the grocery store. Fortunately this was his week for the phlebotomy so he was well enough to do this without me. Piglet locked me outside. I was checking the mail and I was angry at her because she wouldn't do something as simple as put her work in her binder. She absolutely refused. I needed an excuse to walk outside so I checked the mail. Come back to the front door to find it's locked.  The neighbors had to have heard me yelling. And she wasn't allowed to play outside for today because of that. Rabbit - well she asked me if she could watch that show she always talks about. Which one? Suite Life of Zack and Cody? "No, the other one." You're not watching Wizards of Waverly Place. Everytime it's a "why?" And I tell her, because they are wizards, they do witchcraft, the Bible is clear it's wrong and I won't have it in my house. And the wizards are shown as "good guys" - not like say, Snow White or Sleeping Beauty. If it's clearly on the "wrong side" that's okay to me. kwim? She knows this but still questions me. And she goes off very obsessed about it. She gets sent to her room a lot. I'm so tired of hearing it. Maybe I'm just burning out again and need a good ladies' night out with a friend. "L" are you reading this?? Oh I can't wait for that next phone call with my pastor friend next week. I wonder what he'd say about this? |
Aug. 27, 2008
just ignore this one
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I noticed my last post - something isn't right and went into the links, etc. So I'm just posting this in order for people to see the links, view my profile, etc. I hope this works okay! mollygirl aka Rabbit is my daughter on here. She's in trouble from her last post about the tv show. She needs a full serving of Veggietales. Piglet made a new friend at the park - a 5 year old boy. The mom told me he has a mild form of Asperger's. But Piglet loves kids with any kinda disability and most likely didn't notice this in him. Just that he'sa little different but she still seemed to like him. His mom and I became friends too! My buddy "L" saw my blog! (Hi "L"! you know who you are!) When can we go out to eat again? I do not know if my pastor - friend (can I call you my friend?) has seen my blog or not. Next time you "sing a song of Hope" I just might sing along. Just hope I don't give you an earache. rofl 'Nuff said. Happy Labor Day! My friends "E" and "J" has been here too. Hi guys! I hope this post hasn't been totally useless.. just trying to keep the links free that's all. I hope it works. |
Aug. 27, 2008
interesting article - polycythemia in ne Pennsylvania
Posted in home/health issues
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I tried a few times to post this but it didn't work out. So I hand-copied the link in order to put it here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080826/ap_on_sc/toxic_dump_fears Though my dh didn't get his polycythemia through any toxic dump, northeast PA isn't too far from me (I don't live in PA, btw). It freaked me out they called it cancer. But I found some places do call it a form of cancer. It could turn into acute leukemia, which I'm trying not to think about. I'll admit I get a bit depressed over it here and there. It's just scary and the not knowing what could happen with my dh. So far, my dh seems to be okay this week, now that he had his scheduled phlebotomy done. His arm was sore from it and yesterday he had to move furniture at work. That must've been tough. And he's still tired a lot. But hey, he can work and help with the kids. So for that I'm very thankful! |
Aug. 27, 2008
better homeschool day :-)
Posted in Homeschool
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First off, I want to thank you ladies who commented about my last post and your prayers. I was really blessed by your encouragement and your prayers! (((hugs))) This morning went much better. Not perfect of course, but better. Rabbit requested her vitamin drink to help her, which I felt was very mature. She said she was "feeling moody" again and needed that drink, so of course I gave it to her. Piglet - well she's got adhd and forgets easily. But she didn't have a meltdown or anything. Just wore on my patience. And I got pms so my patience runs thin easily - not that it's ever been great to begin with! They both did just okay on their math tests - Rabbit got 4 wrong, Piglet got 5 wrong. But they didn't fail and we're just gonna move on from it. With Rabbit, it was silly mistakes, like forgetting to finish the math problem - say 47 x 3 - she'd do the "7 x 3" part, but not do the rest of it. I gotta teach her to look over her work before she tells me she's done. Piglet- well she's still getting her + and - signs mixed up. We learned about bats this morning - and freaked the girls out over vampire bats. rofl They're afraid for our cats, but honestly they don't live around here. They're still afraid. I can't help but laugh. I think vampire bats live more like in the warmer states - New Mexico? southern TX? and Mexico. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I don't mind. Of course when you think of anything "vampire" you think of this horribly scary thing mixed with a mouse with wings... ick. My dh doesn't like bats either. They bother me, but not as much as the rest of the family. We did more sign language as well - they're really loving this and so am I. It's surprising how many signs are used naturally in our language. We know more sign language than we realize, so it's pretty cool. The girls are watching the movie, Angels in the Outfield. I should go watch it with them since I never seen it before and don't know how good it is. Rabbit's request and since she behaved pretty good this morning, I felt she earned it. Til next time. :-) |
Aug. 26, 2008
rough morning :-(
Posted in Homeschool
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Unbelievable. Some days I can honestly say, I hate having kids with special needs. I know it sounds mean and cruel, etc. But it's so frustrating. I'm really trying but I have very little support IRL and many times I honestly don't know how to handle them. I need someone to show me, not just tell me or refer me to a book. I don't learn from books so easily. I need to see, to practice, to be able to ask questions to understand. What ruined today was art. It was simple - we were making placemats, using bright colored cardstock and just weaving them. How simple is that? Well, when you have a 9 year old with motor skills problems whose moods swing more than a playground swing... and her 7 yo sister with adhd who likes to copy... You getting the picture? Rabbit blamed Piglet for the reason why she's "so bad at art" (Piglet likes to show how good she's doing it - "bragging" according to her big sister) and Rabbit hit her. Piglet in turn, hit me. I got so frustrated both lost computers until Saturday. Maybe that was extreme? I was so caught up in the screaming, etc. and then feeling hurt (physically) myself. I'm just so tired of it all. Some days I do wonder why I homeschool. But I feel kinda stuck since the public school in my area can't handle them either. And with dealing with them, and my temper? Not a good idea.  |