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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 10:48:02 AM
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peculiar_lady2
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We are stuck home because what dh thought fixed the van didn't do the trick. I'm just glad it died *before* I got out of the garage this time.  However, there's lots to do around here, so I won't be bored. The worst part is that our back yard is a mud pit, and we can't go to the park for exercise without the van.
did they check the battery too when they changed the alternator? Paul says sometimes a battery that is used too much because the alternator doesn't work will wear it out....so check to make sure it is good.
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I must get Nathan outside. He has gotten way to hooked on TV, and I've been trying hard not to use TV to much, but when I'm feeling poorly, it's an easy way to keep him occupied. But these days he'll sit up on the couch, grab the remote and turn on the TV, even though he can't select his favorite shows yet!
I fully understand that one...esp when I am pregnant. There are some times that it can't be helped though (esp with a hard pregnancy where you are just too tired to deal with much more then the basics of life). We are very picky with what our kids watch though (and they don't watch much kids tv actually on the tv...we get videos and dvd's of what's ok for them). If you think Nathan needs more action though, get a few action dvd's though...my kids love "Elmocize" (Elmo's exercise video) and they love the music dvd's we have (kids music). It gets them their tv fix, but then they are still up jumping around more then with regular tv and they don't turn into blobs on the couch. Also we do a lot of veggie tales, because they have the music in the middle, and again they get up and going (plus it's only a half an hour, and they get a quick fix they go back to playing).
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 11:12:59 AM
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But these days he'll sit up on the couch, grab the remote and turn on the TV, even though he can't select his favorite shows yet!
Is that because you leave it on standby rather than turning it off? Or does your remote actually turn the TV on?
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 11:37:03 AM
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manda59
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Wow! modern technology must not have reached here yet on that one! lol
Or maybe we're just too broke to buy a state of the art TV, ha!
I guess the only option then is to turn it off at the plug (outlet)? Or does it override that too?!
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 12:11:34 PM
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But these days he'll sit up on the couch, grab the remote and turn on the TV, even though he can't select his favorite shows yet!
Is that because you leave it on standby rather than turning it off? Or does your remote actually turn the TV on?
Our remote does turn in on. But even off TV's use electricity, which is why it's a good idea to unplug them at the end of the night, as modern TV's keep themselves in standby whenever plugged in.
I think I'm gonna start hiding the remote, too!
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 1:09:07 PM
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Another good toddler exercise video is Baby Eintein - Baby's First Moves. Jimmy loves that one and joins in.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 6:32:22 PM
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Reagan sounds like an awesome little girl. She's on the early side of 2 right? My niece is an extraordinary girl, and she didn't have a great vocabulary even as late as 30 months old. But those 6 months until she turned 3 were an explosion! She surpasses a lot of Kindergarteners now.
Nathan is 16 months, and while I'm always amazed at the stuff he figures out, dH would still like for him to be talking more. dH has more then once suggested flash cards with him, because some 18 month old girl we know is learning her colors already.
Nathan hardly sits still for a reading of Thomas the Tank Engine, and I'm supposed to do flash cards? Now, I'm not bashing dads who are ambitious for their children. I actually think it's a good thing, because we moms tend to be more relaxed and laid back about it all. A little pushing from dad is sometimes just what a kid needs.
If I did HS, we sure wouldn't be relaxed/unschoolers, that's for sure! LOL  Please understand, I care very little what other families do, but we would have structure, probably from age 4 on. And I do not believe that will hurt a child one little bit, so long as the gentle pressure is accompanied by plenty of love and grace. And if my BIL can teach his own brother, my husband, to read when hubby was 4 and BIL was 9, then I'm sure a little schooling at 4 can't hurt. 
Maggie, I think you and your hubby together, with your different views, will make a perfect balance for your children. I think they will do awesome. 
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/2/2008 9:51:17 PM
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Prudent- What a cutie- she'll get it all eventually. Eleni could not be "taught" anything, but when she decided she wanted to learn her colors, that's all she wanted to read/talk about for a couple days and she had them all down in a week Same for numbers- until she was ready, forget it, but once she was ready- watch out!
My ds is the same way. It has been like that for every milestone. Don't try to teach him something until he's ready because it JUST WON"T WORK. However, when he's ready to do it there's no stopping him. He tends to hit some of those milestones a little late but in reality he finishes at a more "typical" time frame...he just takes his time getting started. Potty trained ini 1 week once he got around to it. Tied his shoes in 2 days...once he got around to it, etc.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/3/2008 2:55:59 AM
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LOL Nicole- we talk about anything, cooking, household chores, things the kids are up to etc etc
Ruth- The Wiggles are totally awesome for kids. They have so many action songs in them, but also very educational and child appropriate too. I haven't found one dvd yet that I haven't liked. Wish we could see them in concert again this year, but I think they are sold out, I Didn't realise tickets went on sale 2 months ago...
Well my hubby made up for his grumpiness by painting our bedroom. And he did a BRILLIANT job.  This time (unlike other times he has painted) he got tape, and taped around the woodwork, covered over all the furniture etc. At first we didn't like the blue colour, but its grown on us now!
My sister is going to come up in two weeks which I am so excited about! Haven't seen her since Christmas, its our annual show too so it will be fun to take the kids with her.
I am tired, nath didn't sleep well last night, and we had to sleep in the lounge coz of the paint in the room, hoping for a good night tonight!
OH, and my sister told me my 17 yr old brother was taken to hospital on sat morning by my dad and stepmum because he stayed at a mates place friday night and drunk a bottle of Jim Beam on hs own. The older brother came to see my brother passed out in the bathtub, so he called me dad to come and take him to the hospital!! My brother turns 18 in a few weeks, I don't think he is getting the party with his friends he wanted after that stunt!! 
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/3/2008 8:13:15 AM
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I totally agree with you Prudent. dH was bored silly in Kindergarten because he already knew how to read and all that stuff. I often found school to be a waste of time. But it's good to see that you aren't of the "college is a waste of money and nothing more then a piece of paper crowd". Even if I wasn't using calculus every day at my work, it's amazing how many of the lessons I learned in college did actually serve me well in the working world.
But I've brought up both private and HS to dH, and his reply is "well, why did we bother buying a house in a good school district?" And he has a point. I want to give our PS a try, and if it doesn't serve our children well, then we will look elsewhere. I'm not sold on HS or Christian School because I believe the Earth is 10,000 years old (I don't) or because I'm concerned Nathan will get invited to play with a child who has two daddies. I just want my kids where they can thrive and learn the best.
But it's a two parent decision, and if we put our kids in some sort of private school, then I'd probably have to bring in an income, which dH would like to see happen eventually.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/3/2008 1:36:42 PM
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School - I don't even think about it at this point because sometimes it causes me anxiety. I do know that for K-4 and K-5 (preschool and kindergarten) he will attend a Christian school. They use the curriculum that I like as well as they are half day programs. He will go 9 a.m. - noon, 5 days a week. From there though I am not sure if we will continue with private or try public school. In the fall he is starting a Parent's Morning Out program which I am excited about for him. He only goes one day a week from 9 - noon and I think he will greatly enjoy the change in scenery. It is only for children ages 1 - 2 years so I like that as well.
Television - Hunter doesn't really get into television to much, but I also try and avoid having it on as much as possible. He does like Sesame Street, Curious George, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He also greatly enjoys the Baby Einstein videos. Still these shows only keep his attention for so long then he is back to playing.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 8/3/2008 7:08:18 PM
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We sent a "letter of intent" for Gabby to attend a classical learning academy starting in K, but we also have our eye on an Expeditionary Learning school(also a charter school, although it has more fees). I don't think that a structured, traditional learning environment suits every child so we are keeping an eye on a couple different options. Fortunately there are a plethora of charter schools in our area, so there should really be no reason for us to pay for a private school.
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