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Homeschool: Balancing More Than One Child

Well, it’s Day 3 for these newbie homeschoolers.  I’m wondering what I got myself into. Actually, school with Anthony has been fine.  He’s so enthusiastic and we’ve only encountered one major melt down.  I’ve only heard him wish for “real school” a few times.  My stresses lie with setting up lessons and keeping the twins entertained while I work with Anthony. Doing lessons with Anthony is very hands on.  He’s only in 1st grade, after all.  I need to be with him to keep him on task and help...

01 September 2010 | Family Life | , , , | 7 Comments
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Should I Laugh or Cry?

I mentioned the excruciating pain that I have been having in my foot the other day.  Went to the doctor today.  More than likely, I have a stress fracture. I tried calling my OB/GYN office two days in a row to find out about scheduling a biopsy for my “tooma” (It’s not a tooma).  They have yet to receive my radiology report from the breast ultrasound I had on Tuesday. *sigh* I’m feeling a little lost right now. On one hand.  I really want to cry.  My foot hurts. ...

27 August 2010 | Family Life, The 3 Day | , , | 11 Comments
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Time to Cheer the Denver 3 Day Walkers!

The New Balance Cheerleaders at the Boston 3 Day Walk! Photo:  Susan G. Komen3-Day for the Cure Facebook Page Go Denver, Go Denver, Go Denver! Here are the details for those of you living in the Denver area who would like to go out and encourage the amazing 3 Day for the Cure walkers. Cheering Stations Public cheering stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar...

26 August 2010 | Family Life | , , | 0 Comments
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School is Starting

…and I am more confused than ever. I made the decision to home school Anthony.  The twins will start, too, but they are preschool so it’s much less stressful with them.  The home school academy through his school had a waiting list.  So I enrolled him in the California Virtual Academy (CAVA) through K12.com.  Essentially, it’s public school…at home. I was happy with my decision.  School starts on Monday and I am anxiously awaiting our curriculum and supplies. Now, of course, with school just days away, there is lots...

25 August 2010 | Family Life | , , | 6 Comments
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Playing With Balls

Gabe has recently taken a liking to this old beach ball we had floating around.  He asked me to blow it up last week and has been playing with it ever since.  He especially loves to bounce it back and forth with his Grandpa.  It’s a great toy.  Inexpensive, easy to catch, won’t break the window. Yesterday my mom and I were talking about “Ballie Ball” (the name he’s affectionately given his toy).  We laughed about it being Gabriel’s “Wilson.” In case you have no idea who Wilson is:...

17 August 2010 | Family Life | , | 4 Comments
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Remind Me Not To Panic

Remember how I showed you all my boobies yesterday?  Well, the imaging center called today and the doctor (radiologist?) wants me to come in for a breast ultrasound to look at the right side “a little closer.” The tech told me yesterday that this was common and usually just the result of overlapping tissues. Doesn’t make me feel any less queasy. I have to wait until the 23rd.  Think happy boobie thoughts for me, please.  Well, you don’t really have to think about my boobies…oh…well…nevermind.

11 August 2010 | Family Life, The 3 Day | , | 9 Comments
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We Survived the Grand Canyon

My family had the best (near) week at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim!  I’ve talked about our camping before (we do it a lot), but usually our trips include a lot of my large extended family.  This was the first time just the 5 of us embarked on an adventure of our own.  I thought it would be fun to plan something big and educational.  I think the Grand Canyon provided that. I made the decision to to visit the North Rim rather than the more popular South Rim,...

08 August 2010 | Family Life, Pictures | , , | 17 Comments
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