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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 11:07:38 PM
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Hoping for the best with ge farm Alicia!! Glad things have quieted down! I can relate to the off kilter emotions, between fighting jet lag and all the stuff over the last few weeks of flying home and loosing my granddad etc I'm a mess too. Plus I came home to a bunch of stress and didn't get any downtime to adjust. I've been really on edge with my kids and husband lately, yesterday I made it my goal to not get angry and just had to be very intentional to not let myself get irritated....harder than it sounds really but I did ok until the very end of the day. Hope you can get to feeling better soon!
You said you need to get the boys out of your hair, remind me how old are they and do you homeschool?
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2016 : 10:51:33 AM
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Oh man 3 and 5, do not put too much pressure on yourself at that age!!! (Speaking from experience I PROMISE!). :) I have a 10, 6, 4 and almost 1 year old and the 10 year old is the only one doing structured school.....and I use the term "structured" relatively loosely lol. But I DO get the "need to get away from them" feeling as a homeschool mom when you sometimes feel like you don't have any breathing room!!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2016 : 1:44:18 PM
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Alicia, is your homeschooling for your boys preschool curriculum?
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Sabrina. Hopefully things will get better shortly and you can eliminate some stress.
Krista |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2016 : 3:15:49 PM
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Yep... They are hopeless! Ha!! Mostly PK, Gabriel is also learning to read. Not overly structured. My 13 yo is structured, but not the boys.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2016 : 5:13:36 PM
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Oh how I loved teaching pre-k! I miss it so much! The projects we did were so fun. Maybe one day in the future when my boy is older I will go back to teaching pre-k.
Krista |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 7:45:16 PM
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There is always tomorrow Krista!
Good news on the farm today. Matt's dad met with the POA/CPA today. The other "partners" didn't convince him to raise the price! $120k it is!
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 6:02:13 PM
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Wahoo, Alicia!! It’s wonderful that you are getting such good news lately!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 6:08:25 PM
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With Easter being next month I have been contemplating on what traditions I should start with my new mini family. What are some of your traditions? Do you or did you have Easter baskets for your kids? If so, what did you put inside the baskets? Anything else?
Krista |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 7:55:07 PM
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Yes, we have always done Easter baskets. I have decided to change that, though, this year. I don't want my children to "miss out", but I feel Easter should be sacred for Christ, so this year we are going to have a Spring Baskets, which are just a Springtime gift. I always put in a small bit of candy. Of all holiday treats, Easter has some of my favs (yes, I like peeps...it is so bad!). Also, a book, and usually something that encourages outside time, which we spend quite a bit; kites, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, gardening gloves, etc...
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 05:59:57 AM
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Alicia, I'm so glad you got some good news!!
Krista, I'm still working on Easter traditions. We don't do "Easter bunny" but we do hunt eggs, we also usually paint wooden eggs, save egg shells to paint and make confetti eggs out of. Speaking of I better start saving some eggs!!! They usually get a movie or devotional book or something and candy but not from the "bunny" if that makes sense. I would like to make it bigger just haven't figured out how. Good luck makign your own traditions-it is fun to get to do that with your family!!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 8:10:02 PM
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Alicia-Peeps are so nasty!! That is one treat I simply can not eat. My family always freezes them. Really weird. My favorite treat is the Starburst red jelly beans! I eat them tell I'm sick! I like the idea of bubbles in the basket. I think my lititle one will really enjoy that.
Sabrina-I love egg shell painting! One lady I use to work with made a confetti egg. They always look so cool. Maybe I will make some this year. Better start saving my egg shells now.
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 3:56:44 PM
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It's been a while girls, sorry!
Alicia I'm so happy the farm purchase is working out for you. I know what you mean about the boys driving you nuts. I have two boys eighteen moths apart and they make me crazy! I'm so happy they have each other to play with, but man, they can be so annoying together.
Last week was full of car trouble for us. My husbands car needed a new fuel injector. No problem, took it in. While it was at the shop on Tuesday night I drove home from my friends house (alone) and it was snowing, not much but it was slippery, so I ended up in a ditch. Luckily someone stopped and helped me out. I was able to drive the car home, and I'm ok. Not injured at all. The car is injured though. Turns out it's totaled! I couldn't believe it. We are getting a van before this baby is born, since it's unavoidable now with four kids, but the car is really not that bad. We're just going to fix what we have to, and keep it anyway. I felt so dumb though. I mean, it's literally snowed maybe three times this year and I ended up in a ditch.
We have some new curriculum that came in that we're starting this week for school, so that's exciting. Prima Latina (very beginner, basic Latin), and Story of the World. Anyone used those before? I feel weird about starting something in February, but that's the way it worked out. These boys can be resistant to change, so I hope they don't give me too much trouble.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 12:53:01 AM
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Erin, we use story of the world....kind of. I just have my older daughter read it like a novel. We don't do any of the extra activities just the regular book. The activities would be too much and I'd never get around to it. We do latin but not that particular curriculum but I think I've heard good things about it!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 03:22:03 AM
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We did sing song Latin, but I'm excited to use this Latin curriculum because they learn prayers in it. There's a common table prayer that's very close to what we use every meal, and the Lord's Prayer, which they say every night before bed, so they'll get lots of practice with those. I am planning to use the activity book with story of the world, but I know what you mean. There's a lot in it. I think the boys do better with extras though.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 03:58:30 AM
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Yes, Sydney is 10. I'm sure the activities are really fun but this is the first year we used it and she is old enough to just read it. It is just filling in things we have learned a little about. I take a really relaxed approach to school and just feel like for me the activities would be too much to try to do. I'm already overwhelmed lol. I hope you enjoy them though, I know people who do them and love it!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 06:39:56 AM
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Oh getting to "all the things".... It is a lot of work, isn't it...!? Isabelle has expressed an interest in Latin. I used to want to learn Latin, but everyone said it was a "dead language" and a waste of my time. Wish I had not listened.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 1:56:30 PM
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Alicia! That's even worse!! Its funny how we all have one of those nasty things we eat. When I was younger my nasty food choice was a mayonnaise sandwich. Simply that. Bread and mayonnaise. I can't eat that now!
I'm glad you guys know so much about homeschooling. When the time comes, I will know who to talk to for getting started if that's the route I choose.
Erin, sorry to hear of all your car troubles. I'm glad you are safe. Accidents are so scary.
Prays for Shannon's daughter. I hope she is okay and heals quickly.
Krista |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 2:02:14 PM
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I didn't think it was back then, but it sure is now. Glad to hear someone else out there is like me! This got me thinking of a cute boy I used to babysit. For lunch he wanted a peanut butter and mustard sandwich. He told me they always made them and he ate the whole thing. Very interesting.
Krista |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1501 Posts |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 03:37:29 AM
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I used to eat liverwurst sandwiches at my uncles house when I was little. Yuck. I'm with you on the peeps though, Alicia. I like them too. I don't buy them every year, but I do like them. Come to think of it, I like most candy that people find disgusting. Candy corn, orange circus peanuts, black licorice... I don't eat candy that much, I'd much prefer dark chocolate, but I do like those.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 11:52:10 AM
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Your right Erin! You do like all the gross candies! Another terrible candy is those peach rings! I am the same way. I would much rather eat chocolate. Maybe this is why I'm not a fan of many candies.
Krista |
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