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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/9/2010 8:53:33 AM
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his_chosen
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Ds1 is home!!!! We got in at about 2am this morning. The celebration dinner went much later than scheudled, although we knew it was going to run over. The drive home wasn't htat bad because ds1 was excited and chattered the entire drive. It's just gonna be a very long day for me!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/11/2010 7:37:14 PM
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We had a wonderful 4th too. No need to go anywhere as the neighbors put on a fine show and the place we would have gone canceled due to wetness. Lots of sparklers and fountains and fun.
I have gotten my math and unit study curriculum for next year. Need to get the handwriting program from Amazon, need to pick books for this year and decide how I want to set up stuff. I will look at the grammar program I did last year and see if I can still do it this year. This year does not look like it will take as long as last year and since I already have it, don't mind using it-plus I can skip the writing part as she is doing something else for that.
She wants to learn cursive-she was playing with her stories and was writing on paper in squiggles and handing it to me. She told me she was doing "fancy writing, just like you, mommy". So we will start off with cursive and see how that goes.
I have some arts & crafts supplies but need some more and definitely need more gel pens. I wish Rainbow Resources would sell those.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/12/2010 7:22:03 PM
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Brandy
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Judi ,
you need to tell your son1 that you have already agreed on a course with DS and you need to honor that. Son1 is a grown man and can figure out an alternative. Can the mobile home be altered? Can he get a grant or assistance $$ to pay for handicap access? Are they wanting to discharge your DIL soon?
I wouldn't bring up the past, just stick with the present situation that you need to stick to your word for your DS so he can have the stability you want him to.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/14/2010 10:48:51 AM
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HSmom2
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Hey All,
I haven't posted here much or on crosswalk at all. This whole cyber-space thing has taken awhile for me to get used to, plus writing is not my favorite choice for communicating!
We have homeschooled our two children from the beggining. I loved being close to my children and seeing them succeed in their academics. We live in an "F" rated school district so public school was never an option for high school.
My son is in community college and my daughter is basically doing summer school to finish her senior year. She will have a weekend between high school and college. Not great planning! But as you all know, some things you just can't plan for. They both took the SAT and qualified for our state's scholarship program, so that helps.
My son takes most of his classes online and still lives at home. My daughter wants to take on campus classes. Son will finish up cc this year and transfer to a large state university (still local, prob. still at home). Daughter has selected an AS program at the cc but if she decides to go on, it will transfer to a four yr. program at the state university. I expect she will change her mind, son went from I don't know what I want to be to a definite career path, and just this week he is thinking about changing the path!
I was going to keep on going, but that will be all for now. If anyone would like an email buddy, just pm me and we can trade email addresses.
Yall have a great day!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/14/2010 4:31:28 PM
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HSmom2
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Thanks Judi,
I have been a member for awhile, I just don't post much, usually just read. I read a couple of blogs in blog town and ususally cruise this thread. I seem to go between all chatty or can't think of anything to say.
It's been really hot here too! Records have been set. Thankfully I don't have to go out in the heat of the day right now. :)
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/15/2010 11:34:05 AM
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Cindy--we could take you out behind the barn and give you a different kind of shot...
We have VBS this week. We're doing Saddle Ridge Ranch and having a blast! I'm co-teaching the kindergarten class. It's all girls! Finally found a use for the cowboy boots that have been in my closet for the past 25yrs. Not a clue how I wore them all the time in high school. Those things KILL my feet! Ds4 is having fun, too, althoguh he had a bit of trouble the first couple days as he didn't know anyone (he doesn't go to my church) and the group was kind of closed. I mentioned it to one fo the leaders and it was taken care of!
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/15/2010 12:07:01 PM
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Cindy, that was excellent advice to Judy. Judy I hope you can receive what she has said to you. It will help.
Cindy again, I'm sorry about your back. That sounds miserable.
His, that is great about VBS. Your feet have changed since high school. Being pregnant changes your feet.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/16/2010 11:15:03 AM
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ORIGINAL: judii1
Cindy, I see what you are saying. It's gotten to the point where everyone expects me to help them out. It's not doing ds a lot of good to see what is going on, either. He said he is sick of helping everyone.
Of course everyone expects it . . . because you always have. And because you have never said, "I'm sorry, but that's not something I can reasonably do," they expect you to make sacrifices that you have neither the resources or responsibility to make. You have done this in your marriage, and it has spilled over into your relationships with your children. They don't have to make responsible choices, because Mom will always bail them out.
Have you ever read Boundaries by Townsend and Cloud? If not, please get it from the library and read it ASAP.
When someone asks you to help, tell them you need to think about it and get back to them instead of just doing a knee-jerk yes. Then, really think - is this something you can reasonably do? How is it going to impact your son? Is it going to cost you money you don't have - and remember that it is perfectly reasonable to ask the person you're helping to cover your gas if necessary. If they want you to do something for them for free, you should, at the very least, not incur any expense yourself. If DS asks you to keep the baby longer, it is ok to say, "No, I'm sorry, but your brother and I need to get home," unless, of course, it really is an unavoidable delay. Be prepared for the fact that your family is NOT going to like it when you start saying no. You can respond with something like, "I love you, and I want to help you whenever I can, but I also need to start taking care of myself and your brother. I haven't been doing that, and it's causing problems that need to be addressed. You're a smart boy/girl, and I'm sure you can come up with another solution."
Your youngest DS needs to see you stand up for him, and for yourself. Unfortunately you have taught your daughters that a woman is a doormat, which probably explains a lot of their difficulties in life. ALL of your kids need to see you grow a backbone.
I hope my words are not too harsh - I love you and I am concerned for you, but sometimes we have to tell our friends what they need to hear.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/16/2010 11:27:19 AM
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Proverbs 27:6 NAS
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
We love you, Judy. We want you to be free and to see that sometimes when we think we are helping we are really enabling further irresponsible thinking and actions.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/16/2010 2:19:40 PM
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HOW ARE DOING? I AM A LIBERIAN MINISTER
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/16/2010 3:21:05 PM
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judii1
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"No, I'm sorry, but your brother and I need to get home," unless, of course, it really is an unavoidable delay.
That's the problem. We don't even live at home and that is what ds is so mad about. We stay here (home) for a few days and then go back and stay at Ds1's. So far this past week, we were home the weekend, went to ds1's on Sunday, came back here Tuesday for a few hours and then went back to ds1's and I just drove back home this afternoon. So since last week, I have driven about 300 miles. We got the weekend off because the baby's aunt has it off and she is taking him for the weekend.
I have never read the book Boundaries but I know I am going to be setting some with at least some people. I just need to make a list. Ds was talking to dh and said that he thinks dh is going to try to come back home because Texas is too hot. Well, it's hot here too and I'm sure nothing is frozen over if you KWIM! I just might go to the lake to make sure!! 
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[/Cindy--we could take you out behind the barn and give you a different kind of shot...
There was something on tv the other day that said grapes and grape products help fight pain.
< Message edited by judii1 -- 7/16/2010 3:28:25 PM >
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/18/2010 6:43:06 PM
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Yay for quiet partiers!!
Judy, if you get bored of your break, I have some things around here that need some organization.
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RE: July Chat .... Got Firecrackers ? - 7/20/2010 10:06:42 AM
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Happy birthday to grandson!! Is he getting his driving permit/license? Or does he already have one? I don't know how things work in Michigan.
Kansas has lots of work in October/November...it's another harvest time, lol.
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