Coming into the home stretch!

at 04/02/08 12:57PM

Well, I feel like we are coming into the home stretch as far as school is concerned. We got two of the physicals out of the way today. I look forward to the testing (all 3 of them), then it will be portfolio time, and after that SUMMER!
Summer is my favorite time of year. I amost never think it is too hot and I love being outside everyday, but I especially love the summer nights when we can sit on the back deck, light the tiki torches and just talk and relax....eehheemm, sorry I think I got carried away ;-) Anyway, those days will be here soon enough and with them will come the work. We plan to do lots of canning and freezing this year as well as the gardening and yard work. I am so very thankful to be able to do all these things, I thank God for that.
Gotta go cause I'm alwaysinarush.

I like all of the seasons. Summer used to be one of my least favorite, strictly because I was too hot, but that is one of the benefits of losing weight -- I'm much more comfortable now in warm weather.

by lori_in_pa at 04/02/08 2:12PM
I have to admit that summer has always been my least favorite time. I HATE being hot. I hope to spend some time in the water this year so that is something I am really looking forward to.

by blessings_of_a_mom at 04/02/08 5:08PM
I like all the seasons, too, but summer isn't my favorite. I dislike the heat as well. I do like the freedom of schedule, but by the end of it I yearn for the structure the school year brings. I am enjoying seeing the end of the year in sight.

by mamalady at 04/03/08 8:33PM
I guess Fall is my favorite.

by mamalady at 04/03/08 8:33PM
Thanks for meeting with me the other day -- my muscles are feeling it this morning after doing the exercises last night!

by laurar209 at 06/20/08 6:59AM

Spring

at 03/20/08 1:53PM

Today is the first day of spring and do all you chickens out there know what the means? FREE RITA'S!!!! I am absolutely completely full of joy over this. I can actually have lots of things on their menu :-) As soon as I finish this post, the children and I are off to Rita's. I'm pretty sure we ditched school so far today, but maybe we can get some reading, piano and bible class work done later.

Side note: Can anyone recommend a 9th grade English course for a boy who adores reading and needs improvement in writing?

man! I'm so jealous! I don't know of a Rita's nearby :(

by snoopy at 03/20/08 2:39PM
We're heading to Rita's. We usually go on this day. Scott gets home shortly, so we're packing up the kiddies and getting ice on this windy cold day.

by mamalady at 03/20/08 6:46PM
What is Rita's and what do you mean "free"???

by w3jl at 03/20/08 7:10PM
I didn't go to Rita's and I wish we could have. We will be there tomorrow. Try Learning Language Arts Through Litature.

by blessings_of_a_mom at 03/20/08 7:57PM

Coming into the home stretch!

at 03/18/08 6:52PM

This is the time of year when I start to panic and feel a little inadequate as a homeschool mom. I start asking myself, what did I accomplish so far this year. Then I get into over-drive and try to stuff every piece of info I have and think my kids need into their minds before summer break. Then after evaluations I wonder what all the panic was about and realize we did fine. All of mine get tested this spring so I guess I will truly find out in what areas we are lacking.

I look forward to the testing each year. I like seeing the kids progress and level. I feel like we are getting a lot done. Time to start on portfolios! I have things together for it, but plan a day soon to spread it out and get started. Zach is only in 2nd so he doesn't get tested. I might test him in the Fall.

by mamalady at 03/18/08 8:18PM
Day off? I didn't mention a "day off" in my post. I have days when I go work for someone else so i can get money, and days when I work and don't get paid. I don't get days off, either!

by technologicalsophomore at 03/18/08 8:36PM
I always feel inadequate as a homeschool mom. Maybe I'll get over it....in about 3 1/2 years...

by technologicalsophomore at 03/18/08 8:37PM
ooo! Testing time! I always enjoyed this because it was a break from regular school, I got to see my friends every day, and moms would send cool snacks for between tests!

by snoopy at 03/18/08 9:22PM
You are a wonderful mom. you have taught your children about God. Nothing else is more important than that. They are healthy and know the basic things. The rest will fall into place. I really need to get my evaluators infomation to you.

by blessings_of_a_mom at 03/18/08 11:17PM

New subject needed.

at 02/05/08 12:40PM

The eating is going well so far. I need to take some time to just learn how to cook all over again. I have spent a lot of time on the phone with food companies trying to find out if their product is gluten free. I have been pleasantly surprised
several times. A few people have even given me recipes. I look forward to trying them all. It is a very time consuming. So I think I will just set aside some time. I have been getting on the scale regulary because I have had a limited diet just because of lack of knowlege and I am pleased to announce that I have lost 6.5 pounds. Wow, It is almost unbelievable but it is true. I am eating, for those of you who are wondering. It is just that the things I know for sure that I can have happen to be very low in fat and calories. I will be late for piano if I don't go now, and I am alwaysinarush.

You could have the kids do a school project about foods and make it easier on you to do the research ;)

by lromanic at 02/05/08 2:38PM
Glad things are going well - glad you're finding some foods you can eat!

by lromanic at 02/05/08 2:39PM
I am glad you are finding food that you will enjoy. Have you found a day I can come over yet?

by blessings_of_a_mom at 02/05/08 5:52PM
The following are gluten-free (I know you will be so pleased to know this): carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, peas, lima beans, beets, tomatoes, lettuce, eggplant, zucchini, winter squash, sweet potatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, kale, turnip greens, collard greens, rutabaga, kohlrabi, leeks, celery, and artichokes!

by lori_in_pa at 02/05/08 7:54PM
^^WOW^^ You have more options than you thought!!!

by 7laughinghardmans at 02/05/08 8:20PM
Yay for that lovely list from Lori!

by laurar209 at 03/04/08 8:16PM
I'm missing you friend!!

by 7laughinghardmans at 03/04/08 8:51PM

No longer in angry denial.

at 01/15/08 6:24PM

Well, just to let you all know, I have an appointment on Jan. 29th. To see the gastro-guy. I am slowly beginning to accept my plight (sp) I had the thought today to start thinking of the things I can have instead of the things I can't, but this is really hard when I know a lot will have to be made from scratch with ingredients that I am not used to. I still feel very funny about the social aspect of it. For example, I went to get my hair cut and my sister-in-law came as well (seperately) she brought and egg-mcmuffin. Now, I don't usually eat such things but it was kind of her to bring it so I ate it. (I won't start the no gluten until after seeing the other doctor). But, I would have felt so weird to say oh, thank you but I can't eat that. First of all I don't want to have to explain to everyone about this problem and second I don't think a lot of people get that you can't just eat a little gluten and be ok. So, I think this is the thing that will be hard for me.
On a happier note we are now 15 days closer to summer, YESSSS!
I have a few resolutions
1. Spend more time with God.
2. Learn not to raise my voice (ever)
3. Loose weight-- which should not be problem now that I can eat
NOTHING!
4. Keep a cleaner more organized home.
these are just a few the list is probably too long to fit here so I will stop there.
We are enjoying school after the very much needed break.
I still look very forward to the end of the school year but I am having fun.

I think the more recipes you find that you like, and the more tips you get from people on the same diet, you'll be surprised at some of the new things you learn to enjoy: )

by mamalady at 01/15/08 7:41PM
Sorry for the things are you are having to go through. I hope it's not as bad as you're thinking! Like Bertina, maybe you will find lots of good recipes that you will like.

by w3jl at 01/15/08 7:47PM
I don't think your house could get any cleaner. If you loose anymore weight there will be nothing left of you. As for not raising your voice, you are talking to the choir here sister. :-)

by blessings_of_a_mom at 01/15/08 9:11PM
Well, girl, I didn't know you were suffering so! Hey,if you haven't yet, there are many good websites to help you wade through the important info., like how do I get complete nutrition, when I can hardly eat anything? Its a common thing for me everyday too. And, Lisa Stover, she has some tasty ideas, just ask her. Plus, I sell supplements that are very healthy and gold standard in quality. Just let me know how I can help. Take care, you will learn to deal. n

by theoldone at 01/15/08 9:52PM
Sounds like you are working through it -- the mental acceptance is really the worst, I think. If you can think of the learning to use diff ingredients/cooking part as a sort of adventure/grand experiment, you may even find some enjoyment in it. Imagine, you would have never learned about this whole "section" of life otherwise!

by lori_in_pa at 01/16/08 6:16AM
#3 is pretty funny.
I think everything you get to eat now will be better than an egg mcmuffin.
The meal-planning will be work at first and then second nature, and the fact that the new foods will make you healthier will make it all worthwhile.
I'll pray for you! Love you!

by motherofall at 01/16/08 8:58AM
We have similar very similar goals. Great minds think alike :) Like others are telling you, I'm sure if you do need to change your diet you'll get used to it and just deal with it. but I always tell Franz until I'm told I have to stop eating something, I'm going to enjoy it (sugar, etc) as long as possible :) Does that make me a bad person?

by lromanic at 01/16/08 9:06AM
hi mom

by craig_morgan at 01/17/08 12:58PM

Coming into the home stretch!

Spring

Coming into the home stretch!

New subject needed.

No longer in angry denial.

alwaysinarush

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