tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post6187463811918488878..comments2023-10-26T07:45:46.457-05:00Comments on verybusymomwith4: A bottle of white, a bottle of red, perhaps a bottle of rose' insteadMiss Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15430066224876012848noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-51210251413877101972008-08-20T22:05:00.000-05:002008-08-20T22:05:00.000-05:00We were going to homeschool, but God provided for ...We were going to homeschool, but God provided for a little Christian school here. It is no "CD," but they do Saxon math so I'm ok with it. We can always do other things on the side. Hang in there- we would be there with you if we were in TX. The kids are getting a great education.Purple Teacuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610202685915513952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-79549692357849625762008-08-20T13:57:00.000-05:002008-08-20T13:57:00.000-05:00Oh, that was funny!Oh, that was funny!Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812794591947746384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-5423365458983247692008-08-20T13:02:00.000-05:002008-08-20T13:02:00.000-05:00Sounds like you have a great plan there lady. No ...Sounds like you have a great plan there lady. No worries, it will be great (especially after a glass or two...)<BR/><BR/>p.s. we missed you at dinner the other night...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-17033956315268329052008-08-19T15:08:00.000-05:002008-08-19T15:08:00.000-05:00nominated you for an award... pop over and see!nominated you for an award... pop over and see!mah-meeeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477125807236567140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-42795808917260234332008-08-15T23:00:00.000-05:002008-08-15T23:00:00.000-05:00ALSO...what an interesting thing with the 1/2 home...ALSO...what an interesting thing with the 1/2 homeschooling...i totally can see that there are good sides and bad sides...but you're a good mom with choosing the best for your kids. :-)Elizabeth Byler Yountshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063220668900409811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-85872059752393060502008-08-15T22:59:00.000-05:002008-08-15T22:59:00.000-05:00hahaha that's great.as far as zits...i wish i onl...hahaha that's great.<BR/><BR/>as far as zits...i wish i only have one. i've battled acne for more than 1/2 my life with good spells only occasionally (like when i was preggers, being one)...with the move and the new climate i am breaking out again like a teen... BBBBLLLLLAAAAAAAWWWWWHHHHHH!Elizabeth Byler Yountshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063220668900409811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-40994661422179060632008-08-15T09:54:00.000-05:002008-08-15T09:54:00.000-05:00I am a great big stress-ball right now. My specia...I am a great big stress-ball right now. My special needs son is starting kindergarten at a main-stream school on the same day that I start a new job. We're going out of town four weekends in a row and I'm starting to wonder if someone could possibly add more hours to the day. Ack!Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-62189482490071120322008-08-15T08:17:00.000-05:002008-08-15T08:17:00.000-05:00Awesomeness! Sounds like a great opportunity. I ...Awesomeness! Sounds like a great opportunity. I wasn't sure is this your first year of this. I may have missed it but I did enjoy the post. <BR/><BR/>Best!Carolina Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875194881183827575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-88991303713464191852008-08-14T21:39:00.000-05:002008-08-14T21:39:00.000-05:00if it makes you feel any better, I had a zit in th...if it makes you feel any better, I had a zit in the middle of my cheek last week. Yeah, nightmare, who gets cheek zits in their 30's??<BR/><BR/>Wow, I am impressed with your daytime juggling with school. Isn't it crazy how much we do for our children.EatPlayLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768078593549284605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-17644705322630824952008-08-14T21:38:00.000-05:002008-08-14T21:38:00.000-05:00That school does sound neat. Kudos to you. Sound...That school does sound neat. Kudos to you. Sounds like you are doing a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-8803482887122473442008-08-14T20:46:00.000-05:002008-08-14T20:46:00.000-05:00I've actually never heard of half-homeschooling be...I've actually never heard of half-homeschooling before. It's a very cool concept. Although, I have to give you mad props for making it through all the work required to do it!Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-47604432445118704882008-08-14T14:02:00.000-05:002008-08-14T14:02:00.000-05:00I could never homeschool my children, I even send ...I could never homeschool my children, I even send my preschooler off to 'preschool' because I just don't think I could handle it. Kudos to you.<BR/><BR/>It will get better, the week is nearly over.Anti-Supermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748550116367234098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-29387570627601536862008-08-14T09:33:00.000-05:002008-08-14T09:33:00.000-05:00I imagine a wee nip now and again will cure almost...I imagine a wee nip now and again will cure almost anything. I love the idea of your school. I just don't know if I have the patience to try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-72671743122355242142008-08-14T08:03:00.000-05:002008-08-14T08:03:00.000-05:00are the trips to the wine shop for you or the kids...are the trips to the wine shop for you or the kids? I love the idea of homeschooling that way. I agree it probably does require more effort as a parent to stay on a routine but I think you have healthier kids when we aren't lazy parents. You are doing a great job with your kids and am sure they love you for it.Grace Acres https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934141772986475687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-48479227782134335612008-08-14T00:02:00.000-05:002008-08-14T00:02:00.000-05:00I'm a Type A perfectionist. Christmas used to be m...I'm a Type A perfectionist. Christmas used to be my super stress time. One year I decided that I did not HAVE to do any of the things on my list. <BR/><BR/>Since that year I've still done everything, but am no longer stressed about it.<BR/><BR/>Give it a shot--it might work. I mean, really, what is the absolute worst thing that will happen if you don't do something perfectly?Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-54417057169882517532008-08-13T19:23:00.000-05:002008-08-13T19:23:00.000-05:00I love that idea... I'm a first grade teacher 3 d...I love that idea... <BR/><BR/>I'm a first grade teacher 3 days a week. This year, we'll be trying to homeschool on Mon and Tues for one of the boys... my mom will do the other 2 days- and I'm working on the details for the other day.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had your option... it sounds great. <BR/><BR/>do your kids like it?4funboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625353753748688548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-59188112105041785912008-08-13T17:12:00.000-05:002008-08-13T17:12:00.000-05:00I'm SO with you on the wine....or beer.....it woul...I'm SO with you on the wine....or beer.....it wouldn't matter which....Sidney (Sixy Mama)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16995239482766454974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-81158468723595761312008-08-13T17:03:00.000-05:002008-08-13T17:03:00.000-05:00That kind of school sounds awesome! I'm a bit apr...That kind of school sounds awesome! I'm a bit aprehensive about putting my daughter into traditional school next year. I've been looking at options, but most of them are so expensive. I wonder if there's something like this near me!Laural Out Loudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808766555503042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-34655770638474569742008-08-13T16:24:00.000-05:002008-08-13T16:24:00.000-05:00I admire you home schooling your kids. I wish i h...I admire you home schooling your kids. I wish i had half the patience that you have got. Stick in there!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652316916683235671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-43425497853967276502008-08-13T16:10:00.000-05:002008-08-13T16:10:00.000-05:00wow- the school sounds NEAT!! Where can I sign up ...wow- the school sounds NEAT!! Where can I sign up for something like that?! Seriously- hang in there, and be encouraged that all over America there are moms JUST LIKE US who are completely freaking out about the school year for many different reasons. Let's get t-shirts printed with the word "LID" on the front. (aka: "Living In Denial"). GREAT JOB on your mommy quests so far!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-27320916316861675912008-08-13T15:48:00.000-05:002008-08-13T15:48:00.000-05:00Most importantly, I meant to say, hang in there......Most importantly, I meant to say, hang in there...we always seem to pull through :)Brian and Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739637065505801645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-85234234598971609442008-08-13T15:47:00.000-05:002008-08-13T15:47:00.000-05:00I give it up to you girl!!! I could never do it! ...I give it up to you girl!!! I could never do it! I'm CUH-RACKING up about you ORDERING pizza and then they ate it for breakfast!! That is so funny :) It's okay...doesn't happen every day...that quite possibly might be the only time in their lives it will happen :) I love your title...this was the song Brian would sing to Connor when they'd be in the car...before bed...any time...since he was 2. He knew this song before he knew Jesus Loves Me...is that wrong?Brian and Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739637065505801645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-35433332546640537752008-08-13T15:43:00.000-05:002008-08-13T15:43:00.000-05:00Ugh, stress is the worst, it totally gives me wrin...Ugh, stress is the worst, it totally gives me wrinkles! You are doing such an amazing job though!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874958369943279206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-60148010312043000582008-08-13T15:30:00.000-05:002008-08-13T15:30:00.000-05:00First off, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is my...First off, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is my very most favorite Billy Joel song of all time. <BR/><BR/>Second, I think you'd be an awesome person to head up a parents group (PTA?) for the school. You could get together once a month to brainstorm ideas for motivation, homeschool work, etc. Or you could just get together and commisserate your frustration! But I know that it always feels better to know you're not the only one in the boat. <BR/><BR/>The thing I always try to do when I'm getting stressed is ask myself (seriously): "What's the worst thing that could happen?" Well, what is? If your kid doesn't have the materials, will they flunk? no. If you mess up as a teacher and have to ask for help from someone else? Your kids will learn that it's okay to ask for help. If you get behind on the curriculum? You always have the option to send them to full-time school. Yes it is a last resort but it's a real option. And, considering how attentive you are, I'm sure that wouldn't happen anyway.<BR/><BR/>Give yourself credit where credit is due... you and your kids are going to do GREAT!!!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039056206420438194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982924125891630457.post-36095005893411502852008-08-13T14:36:00.000-05:002008-08-13T14:36:00.000-05:00Massive snaps mama! I could not homeschool my kids...Massive snaps mama! I could not homeschool my kids because I don't have the patience nor the brains! It would make me crazy inside of mere seconds. <BR/><BR/>And I'd ALWAYS have either a case of wine on hand, or my own personal vallium dispenser! Maybe even both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com