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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/4/2008 11:12:36 AM   
lexie


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Status: offline 		Well, my nephew and I have talked. It was hard to get him to open up but he said a few things. The poor guy. He's just lacks any get up and go, any direction, because the way he sees it is, all that is expected of him is to look after his three siblings. He's annoyed by them, he's bored always being home and then he gets himself into these things.

The thing that broke my heart was when he said "I feel like they are more my kids than my parents kids." He also said he doesn't think his parents care about him as much as they do everything else.

I was talking to him mom this morning and she was explaining what she thinks his problem is, but she just doesn't quite get it. Which is understandable, I think it's hard for the parents to see things. At this point, he is just saying what he needs to say to satisfy them and get them off his case, and he's just biding his time until he can move out of the house.


BTW....HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. I didn't realize it was today until my sil called and mentioned it was her birthday

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/4/2008 12:11:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sandy...we tried VTC three times when Paul was deployed...and three times we were disappointed (and I had to deal with that in the kids) when different things went wrong...like someone in the pentagon taking over our satellite time....or them forgetting to tell Paul that we were scheduled to do it....or others taking too much time on their scheduled apts and them running out of time then and the last two people not getting to do it. It really got old. After the third time I told the FRG director to stop scheduling us because I couldn't deal with any more of not getting to do them

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It is times like this I miss being near family and getting to spend the holidays with them even if it is just 4th of July.

yeah I totally agree....I tend to hate holidays more and more every year.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/4/2008 1:15:28 PM   
BlessedMamaofmany


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Status: offline 		that sucks Sarah. Here they are knocking on the door every 5 minutes (nicely of course) to tell you how much time you have. They do it on his side too. Poor kids! I know mine would've been devastated if something had kept us from it.
Fence rules y'all. It's so nice!
Donna, hurry up and come visit! You'll love it!
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/4/2008 2:53:20 PM   
DenimDiva


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Whatcha think?


And yes, my stove needs to be taken apart and scrubbed.



Your stove looks just like the one I had in Indiana, except mine was light beige and yours looks white in that picture.
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/4/2008 7:01:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		Lexie you are a good Aunt, do you think you could mention what you and nephew spoke about to his mother in a way that's not going to get her back up?

HAPPY 4th July!

Sandy that's great that you got to speak with him, technology is amazing.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 11:51:11 AM   
PrincessDonna


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Status: online 		Some pictures from yesterday...

Finished cheesecake (and other pies my mom and sister made). Everyone said the cheesecake was great.

Nick and Brian in the parade

Float pre-parade...front view

Float in the parade...side view

Brian and I...the first decent picture of us in years, and he's giving me bunny ears.

Brian and I...no bunny ears this time

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:14:13 PM   
BlessedMamaofmany


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Status: offline 		cheesecake looks awesome Donna. You look great too, so lovely!
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:14:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like fun Donna!

My yesterday was a total waste, spent on the couch because of mastitis. Ugh. The boys were already insane because the rain had kept us inside all week.

Much better today. We made a quick run to the grocery store and I got a bunch of great lean ground beef for .99/lb! I was getting tired of ground turkey, so that was a good find. And fresh corn--the guy was just setting up the stand and let me pick mine right out of the crates. The boys helped me clean the upstairs and pretty soon my folks and my brother will arrive, so we'll have a nice afternoon. Asrat has an "invention" he wants his grandpa to help him with--he wants to turn the funny papers into wings to that he can fly.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:43:03 PM   
Sideways


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Status: offline 		Donna, we our VBS did Power Lab, too! Hey, that's neat. I was especially tickled because I'm a science geek. Everything looked beautiful.

My cousin has three bambinos. The last one is quite the miracle baby, because he came after she'd successfully fought breast cancer. She was one of the youngest known patients ever with breast cancer in the state of NY, and she'd discovered the lump when nursing baby number two.

Anywhoo.... she HS her kids, but two days a week they attend an HS co-op, where I guess the parents hold classes in subjects they are strongest in. I always thought that if I did something like that, I'd love to teach math and physics.
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:48:04 PM   
PrincessDonna


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I always thought that if I did something like that, I'd love to teach math and physics.



Both of which are often in need by hs families. Have you thought of offering tutoring or small classes to your local hs support group? That's something people are often willing to pay for. You could probably do that mostly from home even!

Also, our Christian school is always looking for people who are qualified to teach upper level math and sciences, and I'm sure other Christian schools go through the same thing. You have no lack of options, should you decide to return to work someday!

I can't wait for VBS...it's going to be a blast!



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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:48:52 PM   
BlessedMamaofmany


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Status: offline 		2 whole days drama-free here. AHHHH. So nice. I know it's only 'cause it's a holiday weekend, the drama will be back a bit at least when I start actually talking to people outside of the house...
But for now it's nice. Quiet. Nice.
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 12:56:48 PM   
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I always thought that if I did something like that, I'd love to teach math and physics.



Both of which are often in need by hs families. Have you thought of offering tutoring or small classes to your local hs support group? That's something people are often willing to pay for. You could probably do that mostly from home even!

Also, our Christian school is always looking for people who are qualified to teach upper level math and sciences, and I'm sure other Christian schools go through the same thing. You have no lack of options, should you decide to return to work someday!

I can't wait for VBS...it's going to be a blast!




Hey those are fantastic ideas! Greg has encouraged my love of teaching, because he says that my experience as a "real life" engineer will help me bring the theory of those subjects to life for my students.

I've been hesitant to return to full time engineering, even once my babies are older, but I would like to help bring in some money when they aren't so dependent on me.

I've thought about returning to school and getting my master's in education and teaching license (which would take a year), but I'm not totally sold on that either.

ETA: I would need a teaching license anyway to teach at a CS, but it's still something I've been praying a lot about. I guess I have time to think about it.
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:06:18 PM   
PrincessDonna


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Status: online 		Are you sure you would need a teaching license to teach at a CS? Most of our teachers do not, but maybe it's different in different places. IMO, it is not a piece of paper that makes our teachers great...it is their love for the kids and God, and their experience in whatever area they are teaching.

My bestest friend has 4 little kids. Before kids and fresh out of college, she was MY math teacher at the CS. LOL She now often tutors hs kids or even kids from ps or cs who need a little extra help in math or science.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:15:16 PM   
paulsbride


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Status: offline 		Donna - is that your kitchen in the background?! I love it!
And it's a great picture of you

On Monday Paul goes back to work after three weeks of leave - two from his surgery and one for the baby. I have been spoiled having him home so much. I'm going to miss him!! We have a lot of fun together and have really enjoyed the time with our boys.

The ladies at church are starting up meals on Monday - they did two meals this week but they weren't "organized" - just kind hearted ladies who wanted to do something. (The holiday made it hard for the lady in charge of organizing meals to find volunteers, so we told her not to worry about this week!) Anyways, they are doing meals 3 days a week for TWO weeks! I don't know what to do with myself... lol. I guess there's no excuse for not staying on top of laundry and dishes these next few weeks!

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:20:59 PM   
PrincessDonna


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Status: online 		No, my mom's kitchen in her purty log cabin. I love her house too. And thanks!

Yay for the meals, Jess! What a blessing!

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:29:46 PM   
Sideways


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Are you sure you would need a teaching license to teach at a CS? Most of our teachers do not, but maybe it's different in different places. IMO, it is not a piece of paper that makes our teachers great...it is their love for the kids and God, and their experience in whatever area they are teaching.

My bestest friend has 4 little kids. Before kids and fresh out of college, she was MY math teacher at the CS. LOL She now often tutors hs kids or even kids from ps or cs who need a little extra help in math or science.


No, I don't know for certain. All the teachers at our church's school are "called", that means they are synodically trained (they actually go to a Lutheran seminary) and go through a formal calling process just like a pastor. But there are plenty of other CS's out there.

I guess I'd assumed that a CS would prefer someone who is licensed. I'm sure it's a totally different animal to teach an entire classroom then a few kids. I guess that's where I thought that the teaching classes came in handy.

I'll keep praying about it. But thanks for the ideas and encouragement. You're a real blessing, Donna!

PS: My parents have a log cabin, too. It's beautiful.
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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:31:08 PM   
peculiar_lady2


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Status: offline 		Ruth...check your state's rules and regs....I know most states only require a teaching license if you are a permanent full time teacher...part time or fill in's don't need it. In fact fill ins (like substitute teachers) don't even require any college at all in TX... I know from personal experience.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:37:27 PM   
PrincessDonna


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Status: online 		State rules and regs don't always apply to private schools though. They don't to ours...we don't have to have the 180 days the ps has to, teachers don't have to be certified, etc. Best to check with any CS you might want to work at and see what THEY require.

Being on the BOE of the CS, I am part of the hiring process. All other things being equal, yes, certified teachers are preferred. But what we look at more than that is whether the person is competent and qualified to teach what we are hiring them for, whether their teaching style is fit for our school (very small classes...not at all the same as larger ps classes), and most importantly, their Christian walk. Everything else can be in line perfectly but we will not hire someone who is not willing to be held to a high Biblical standard.

I'm glad I could give you some more ideas to think about.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 1:50:07 PM   
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State rules and regs don't always apply to private schools though.

true...but if they are accredited then they have to go with the rules of whoever their accreditation is from

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Best to check with any CS you might want to work at and see what THEY require.

yup...agreed



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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 2:32:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Great pictures, Donna. Your family looks like they had a blast.

We just fooled around in the morning and then in the afternoon cooked for the BBQ with our neighbors. I made deviled eggs, pork ribs, and homemade vanilla ice cream. Today, we are doing stuff around the house. Dh is weeding the front flower bed and I'll be checking on my garden in a few minutes.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 2:36:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Donna, you look great. All pregnant and gorgeous.

So tired. Need to get some cleaning done but have no energy. arg.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 3:05:13 PM   
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Status: online 		Some Christian schools might require you be certified but not necessarily. Most Christian Schools are part of ACSI: Association of Christian Schools International. They have their own certification and accredidation processes and their graduates don't have problems being accepted at secular colleges because of it. Also, even if you are accredited secularly at a CS they won't necessarily require you to take the state mandated continuing education to stay that way. ACSI certification requires continuing education but it is more in the areas of philosophies of Christian education and can generally be met by attending the ACSI teachers' convention every couple years.

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RE: SAHM Support Part II - 7/5/2008 3:56:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Donna, love the pictures! I always wonder what everyone looks like and their families. It is nice to put a face with the person.

We have been somewhat of bums today, but its been nice. I did get our bedroom clean and vacuumed though I still need to do our bathroom. It is so hard to clean with a toddler following you and undoing all my work. Luckily hubby is home so I gave him to daddy and shut the door. Now I know why I clean when he is asleep...I get more done. We go to the neighbors for dinner in an hour and a half so hopefully that will go well. That is about it for our weekend