Homeschooling Matthew may not be a reality - but I'm doing my "homework" anyway if for no other reason than to help him get a headstart and to have work to do as "play" as he gets older.
How to find the right support group for you
Curriculum info
elementary-stage - Susan Wise Bauer
Sonlights P3/4
New Child Montessori
Confession of a Homeschoolers
Rainbow Resources
The Well-Trained Mind
http://www.kidadvance.com/?gclid=CKeRw7aM8a8CFY0BQAodbVZsZA
http://growinghealthyhomes.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=182
Blogs
http://1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com/
http://barefootinsuburbia.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
9months
Little man .. you have been in our arms for 9 months now, just as long as you were in my belly. Time is flying by and while I'm loving every second of it, I'm hating how fast you are growing up. You melt my heart everytime you smile at me. You break it every time you cry and I can't help. You make me smile everytime you raise your arms asking to be picked up. What a boys boy you are growing into. You love your Elmo but you're also loving your toy cars and trucks. I've spent the last few months "looking" at different ideas for your 1st Birthday - I can't believe we are fast approaching the actual planning stage!
Oh my little man, I love you more than you'll ever know. I love to you to the stars and back again.
xoxo
Mommy
9 m pregnant
Oh my little man, I love you more than you'll ever know. I love to you to the stars and back again.
xoxo
Mommy
9 m pregnant
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
8 months, say what??
I can't beline we are at the 8m mark! That's almost as long as he was in my belly! (Ok I just heard the voice of Fat Bastard when I wrote "in my belly" lol)
He's growing by leaps and bounds. Ok duh - that happens. Well he's growing long, not wide. Seems we have an extreme peanut on our hands.
At his Feb. appt he was 25 3/4 in long and 13lbs.
After all the food & formula he puts away I thought for SURE he'd hit the 15lb mark.
Nope.
Last week he was 28 in and 14lb. Seriously? ONE FREAKIN POUND!!! The ped went over possible reasons but for now we are sticking with - he's just going to be a peanut. I was skinny for a very long time - oh how I miss those days - and according to my MIL all of her kids were peanuts as well.
He's still Mr. Roly Poly - now he's learned he can get EVERYWHERE by rolling. That meant pulling out the pack-n-play. I need to know I can put him down and leave the room safely for now. I really need to start baby proofing because I feel like we're going to get hit with a mover & shaker out of no where.
He's growing by leaps and bounds. Ok duh - that happens. Well he's growing long, not wide. Seems we have an extreme peanut on our hands.
At his Feb. appt he was 25 3/4 in long and 13lbs.
After all the food & formula he puts away I thought for SURE he'd hit the 15lb mark.
Nope.
Last week he was 28 in and 14lb. Seriously? ONE FREAKIN POUND!!! The ped went over possible reasons but for now we are sticking with - he's just going to be a peanut. I was skinny for a very long time - oh how I miss those days - and according to my MIL all of her kids were peanuts as well.
He's still Mr. Roly Poly - now he's learned he can get EVERYWHERE by rolling. That meant pulling out the pack-n-play. I need to know I can put him down and leave the room safely for now. I really need to start baby proofing because I feel like we're going to get hit with a mover & shaker out of no where.
Slacker to the Extreme Reporting for Duty
Wow its been way too long since I posted last. Guess thats what being a working mom, home to work & having a newborn in the house with a pre-teen does to ya lol. But you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.
I've noticed keeping a relationship going when I was younger (with Hallie) was alot easier than now. The main element is that my mother was physically able to help with Hallie whereas now, its not so easy with Matthew. I appreciated her help so much back then but I have a new perspective of it now. I'm also lucky to have an amazing MIL who babysits when we ask. She works and helps with our nieces/nephews that I don't want to impose alot.
When I logged in I came across this post ... 12 Months of Dates what a great idea!!! One of the best things about the internet is having so many people out there who can help out with ideas you couldn't come up with on your own hahaha
Obviously Christmas has come and gone, and I'd rather not wait 8 months to start this. Maybe we'll do this in lieu of Mother's Day/Father's Day gifts.
I've noticed keeping a relationship going when I was younger (with Hallie) was alot easier than now. The main element is that my mother was physically able to help with Hallie whereas now, its not so easy with Matthew. I appreciated her help so much back then but I have a new perspective of it now. I'm also lucky to have an amazing MIL who babysits when we ask. She works and helps with our nieces/nephews that I don't want to impose alot.
When I logged in I came across this post ... 12 Months of Dates what a great idea!!! One of the best things about the internet is having so many people out there who can help out with ideas you couldn't come up with on your own hahaha
Obviously Christmas has come and gone, and I'd rather not wait 8 months to start this. Maybe we'll do this in lieu of Mother's Day/Father's Day gifts.
Friday, February 24, 2012
50 Books in 2012
I'm keeping track of this for myself but if anyone wants to follow along, please do!
The idea is to read 50 books in a year. Now before I had Matthew this was completely feasible. Although I'm still lucky that I have my train time to get reading in.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
Legend
+ Highly Recommended
* Recommended, but not my favorite
# Avoid like the plague
## Didn't hold my attention
^ Quick read/chick lit
Books Read
1. The Next Always - Nora Roberts ^
2. One for the Money - Janet Evanovich ##
3. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins +
4. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins *
5. Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins *
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Currently Reading
Fifty Shades of Gray: Book One - EL James
Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails & Getting My Sexy Back - Kendra Wilkinson
Reading on the side
That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence
The Love Dare
Up Next
Fifty Shades Darker: Book Two - EL James
Fifty Shades Freed: Book three - EL James
The Vow - Kim Carpenter
I Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella
Private Games - James Patterson
Lone Wolf - Jodie Picoult
The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts (May 2012)
Tales of A Midfie - Maria Anderson
The idea is to read 50 books in a year. Now before I had Matthew this was completely feasible. Although I'm still lucky that I have my train time to get reading in.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
Legend
+ Highly Recommended
* Recommended, but not my favorite
# Avoid like the plague
## Didn't hold my attention
^ Quick read/chick lit
Books Read
1. The Next Always - Nora Roberts ^
2. One for the Money - Janet Evanovich ##
3. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins +
4. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins *
5. Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins *
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Currently Reading
Fifty Shades of Gray: Book One - EL James
Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails & Getting My Sexy Back - Kendra Wilkinson
Reading on the side
That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence
The Love Dare
Up Next
Fifty Shades Darker: Book Two - EL James
Fifty Shades Freed: Book three - EL James
The Vow - Kim Carpenter
I Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella
Private Games - James Patterson
Lone Wolf - Jodie Picoult
The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts (May 2012)
Tales of A Midfie - Maria Anderson
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Little Man Grows
I swear I think he's had a growth spurt - all of a sudden he looks so "grown up" to me. He's just over 5m and time is flying too fast. The latest nickname is Roly Poly because he is never where you left him on the floor. Certain toys are becoming his favorites and he's getting his own routine for naps - like he HAS to have his puppy blankie to sleep with.
For a boy he is such a nosey body - way moreso than his sister EVER was at this age. He HAS to see everything going on around him and I'm waiting for his head to turn completely around the way he whips back and forth.
In the last month we've also started on solid foods and unlike his daddy he LOVES his veggies! He coudl do without the cereal if we let him.
We've someone thrown around the idea of adding another to our family but we won't make a decision till the summer. This week was the first time since he was born that I've felt the *twinge* for another. Maybe that's because the reflux screaming is somewhat behind us and he's sleeping better - tune in to find out!
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Hallie truly is a great big sister but I'm not sure what to do with her when it comes to school. Nothing seems to motivate her. I shouldn't say that - her phone and having access to it motivates her. I've seen the potential in her when she focuses on her work. She could be an awesome student but doesn't want to put the work in :( We've made a few changes to our scheduling/visitation so I'm hoping that will make a difference for her.
For a boy he is such a nosey body - way moreso than his sister EVER was at this age. He HAS to see everything going on around him and I'm waiting for his head to turn completely around the way he whips back and forth.
In the last month we've also started on solid foods and unlike his daddy he LOVES his veggies! He coudl do without the cereal if we let him.
We've someone thrown around the idea of adding another to our family but we won't make a decision till the summer. This week was the first time since he was born that I've felt the *twinge* for another. Maybe that's because the reflux screaming is somewhat behind us and he's sleeping better - tune in to find out!
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Hallie truly is a great big sister but I'm not sure what to do with her when it comes to school. Nothing seems to motivate her. I shouldn't say that - her phone and having access to it motivates her. I've seen the potential in her when she focuses on her work. She could be an awesome student but doesn't want to put the work in :( We've made a few changes to our scheduling/visitation so I'm hoping that will make a difference for her.
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