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Life Without School!
You can't help respecting anybody who can spell TUESDAY, even if he doesn't spell it right; but spelling isn't everything. There are days when spelling Tuesday simply doesn't count. -Winnie The Pooh
Friday, January 18, 2013 – Saturday, January 19, 2013
So, if you've been following my pregnancy saga at all, you'll know I've already had three losses and am now a little over 8 weeks pregnant and that this pregnancy has already come with a few scares of its own.
Therefore, on Friday and Saturday, I stayed in bed basically all day long, only getting up to go to the bathroom for the most part. I watched a lot of TV, read, used the Internet via my phone and played games on my phone and so on.
I'm so thankful for Alexa who, at 12, is an ENORMOUS help to me. When Shawn was at work, she took care of Ben, took him in the backyard to play, brought me food, drinks and other things as needed, served the food I ordered to her siblings for dinner, did a bit of straightening up, and really held it together. She is aware of the pregnancy and everything going on because I knew I needed her to be helpful to me and because I knew she was aware when I was running to a million doctor and lab appointments and that it would worry her if she didn't know why I was going. So the other two kids have no idea yet, but Alexa knows and has helped me a lot.
As I have no pictures of anything that happened this weekend (Shawn did take Alexa to judo Saturday but took no pictures), here is an ultrasound picture that the hospital gave me last night:
Sunday I will be taking things pretty easy, too, and on Monday I will have my next doctor appointment. Hoping for good news!
Meanwhile, the full story of my pregnancy saga can be read here, if interested:
http://nancextoo.livejournal.com/337958.h
More later!
THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT:
THE FAMILY:
Shawn - 39, Husband, Dad, Tattoo Artist, Body Piercer, Business Owner, Saltwater Aquarium Enthusiast, Cook, Mr. Fix-It.
Nance - 40, Wife, Homeschooling Mom, Bookworm, Writer, Field Tripper, List Maker, Planner, Chauffeur, Oak Meadow Enthusiast.
Melissa - 21, Attends Special Needs School/Life Skills Class (graduating at the end of this year!), participates in Special Olympics sports. Likes music, movies, shopping, and reading.
Alexa - 12, Left public school toward the end of 3rd grade in March of 2009 and has been home since, happily homeschooling with Oak Meadow and an eclectic mix of other things. Enjoys reading, arts and crafts, Girl Scouts, Judo, doing her nails, and being with friends.
Ben - 7, Has never been to any outside school. Currently doing a laid back 1st grade at home. Enjoys computer, video and board games, silly jokes, legos, soccer, rough-housing, and occasional cuddling and reading.
Baby-To-Be - Currently 25 weeks gestation! 15 weeks to go!
We are a relaxed/eclectic, secularly homeschooling, liberal family living in Pennsylvania and thoroughly enjoying Life Without School!
CURRENT CURRICULUM/MATERIALS:
This year, Alexa is using: Oak Meadow 6 Ancient Civilizations and English; Oak Meadow Basic Life Science; Story of the World Middle Ages; Sentence Composing for Middle School; and a combination of Teaching Textbooks Math 6 and Life of Fred.
Ben is using the Oak Meadow 1st Grade curriculum and Reading Eggs along with a few different workbooks.
I'm a pretty relaxed homeschooler. We do school around life, not life around school. We use mainly a fun, hands on curriculum that isn't overly time consuming and isn't dry or textbookish, and we're always willing to drop it for the time being if something fun, interesting, or educational comes up outside the house. Living is learning!
ABOUT ME & MY BLOG:
Welcome To My Blog!
MY ARTICLES, ESSAYS, & RAMBLES:
The ABCs Of Relaxed Homeschooling
A Perfect Day
Affidavits, Objectives & Samples, Oh My!
A Kindergarten Dropout
Homeschooling, A Year Later
Preschool Or Not?
I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
A Day In The Life Of A New Homeschooler
Homeschool Poem
What Does A Homeschooler Do Every Day?
What Does A Homeschooler Do Every Day Part 2
What About Socialization?
Why Homeschool?!
Dear Judy Molland
What I Really Mean When I Say I Homeschool
MY REVIEWS:
Funnix Beginning Reading Program Review
Getting Started With Spanish Review
Growing, Growing Strong Review
Insect Lore Negative Review
Life of Fred Math Review
Little Passports Review
Meet The Masters Review
Movie Review: Snowmen
Oak Meadow Review
Sentence Composing For Elementary School Review
Story Of The World Review
Teaching Textbooks Math Review
Times Tales Review
Typing Instructor For Kids Platinum Review
OUR BOOK LOGS:
Alexa's Third Grade Book Log
Alexa's Fourth Grade Book Log
Alexa's Fifth Grade Book Log
Alexa's Sixth Grade Book Log, Year 1
Alexa's Sixth Grade Book Log, Year 2
Ben's Pre-K Book Log
Ben's Kindergarten Book Log
Ben's First Grade Book Log
SCHEDULE SAMPLES:
Oak Meadow Kindergarten Schedule Sample, With Pics
Oak Meadow 4th Grade Schedule Sample, With Pics
Oak Meadow 5th Grade Schedule Sample, With Pics
Our 6th Grade Stretched Over Two Years Plan
Some Of Our Most Fun/Interesting Projects & Activities, Oak Meadow 5th Grade
USEFUL FORMS & THINGS:
Homeschool Affidavit
Homeschool Objectives, Elementary Level
Homeschool Portfolio
Summary, To Include With Portfolio, Example 1
Summary, To Include With Portfolio, Example 2
Standardized Test Results
MISC:
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles A-I
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles J-R
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles S-Z
52 Books In 52 Weeks, Mom & Daughter Style, 2011
Homeschooling Quotes & Funnies
Our Fresh Air Fund Experience
Funny Things Alexa Has Said
Funny Things Ben Has Said
My Favorite Links
How I Got Alexa's Eczema Under Control!
My TTC, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage Saga, PART 1
UPDATED!My TTC, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage Saga, PART 2UPDATED!
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THE FAMILY:
Shawn - 39, Husband, Dad, Tattoo Artist, Body Piercer, Business Owner, Saltwater Aquarium Enthusiast, Cook, Mr. Fix-It.
Nance - 40, Wife, Homeschooling Mom, Bookworm, Writer, Field Tripper, List Maker, Planner, Chauffeur, Oak Meadow Enthusiast.
Melissa - 21, Attends Special Needs School/Life Skills Class (graduating at the end of this year!), participates in Special Olympics sports. Likes music, movies, shopping, and reading.
Alexa - 12, Left public school toward the end of 3rd grade in March of 2009 and has been home since, happily homeschooling with Oak Meadow and an eclectic mix of other things. Enjoys reading, arts and crafts, Girl Scouts, Judo, doing her nails, and being with friends.
Ben - 7, Has never been to any outside school. Currently doing a laid back 1st grade at home. Enjoys computer, video and board games, silly jokes, legos, soccer, rough-housing, and occasional cuddling and reading.
Baby-To-Be - Currently 25 weeks gestation! 15 weeks to go!
We are a relaxed/eclectic, secularly homeschooling, liberal family living in Pennsylvania and thoroughly enjoying Life Without School!
CURRENT CURRICULUM/MATERIALS:
This year, Alexa is using: Oak Meadow 6 Ancient Civilizations and English; Oak Meadow Basic Life Science; Story of the World Middle Ages; Sentence Composing for Middle School; and a combination of Teaching Textbooks Math 6 and Life of Fred.
Ben is using the Oak Meadow 1st Grade curriculum and Reading Eggs along with a few different workbooks.
I'm a pretty relaxed homeschooler. We do school around life, not life around school. We use mainly a fun, hands on curriculum that isn't overly time consuming and isn't dry or textbookish, and we're always willing to drop it for the time being if something fun, interesting, or educational comes up outside the house. Living is learning!
ABOUT ME & MY BLOG:
Welcome To My Blog!
MY ARTICLES, ESSAYS, & RAMBLES:
The ABCs Of Relaxed Homeschooling
A Perfect Day
Affidavits, Objectives & Samples, Oh My!
A Kindergarten Dropout
Homeschooling, A Year Later
Preschool Or Not?
I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
A Day In The Life Of A New Homeschooler
Homeschool Poem
What Does A Homeschooler Do Every Day?
What Does A Homeschooler Do Every Day Part 2
What About Socialization?
Why Homeschool?!
Dear Judy Molland
What I Really Mean When I Say I Homeschool
MY REVIEWS:
Funnix Beginning Reading Program Review
Getting Started With Spanish Review
Growing, Growing Strong Review
Insect Lore Negative Review
Life of Fred Math Review
Little Passports Review
Meet The Masters Review
Movie Review: Snowmen
Oak Meadow Review
Sentence Composing For Elementary School Review
Story Of The World Review
Teaching Textbooks Math Review
Times Tales Review
Typing Instructor For Kids Platinum Review
OUR BOOK LOGS:
Alexa's Third Grade Book Log
Alexa's Fourth Grade Book Log
Alexa's Fifth Grade Book Log
Alexa's Sixth Grade Book Log, Year 1
Alexa's Sixth Grade Book Log, Year 2
Ben's Pre-K Book Log
Ben's Kindergarten Book Log
Ben's First Grade Book Log
SCHEDULE SAMPLES:
Oak Meadow Kindergarten Schedule Sample, With Pics
Oak Meadow 4th Grade Schedule Sample, With Pics
Oak Meadow 5th Grade Schedule Sample, With Pics
Our 6th Grade Stretched Over Two Years Plan
Some Of Our Most Fun/Interesting Projects & Activities, Oak Meadow 5th Grade
USEFUL FORMS & THINGS:
Homeschool Affidavit
Homeschool Objectives, Elementary Level
Homeschool Portfolio
Summary, To Include With Portfolio, Example 1
Summary, To Include With Portfolio, Example 2
Standardized Test Results
MISC:
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles A-I
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles J-R
Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters, Titles S-Z
52 Books In 52 Weeks, Mom & Daughter Style, 2011
Homeschooling Quotes & Funnies
Our Fresh Air Fund Experience
Funny Things Alexa Has Said
Funny Things Ben Has Said
My Favorite Links
How I Got Alexa's Eczema Under Control!
My TTC, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage Saga, PART 1
UPDATED!My TTC, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage Saga, PART 2UPDATED!
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Comments
I just wanted to say that I am praying for you. Happy gestating..crossing my fingers and praying for you.
Nance