Since I fell pregnant, I have had to face many personal challenges. The biggest challenge that I quite often I have to face, is being humble and quiet, when other people want to impart their parenting “wisdom”. Lately I have just come to the point where I just nod my head, smile and thank people [...]
Entries from February 2008
Parenting Philosophy
February 29th, 2008 · No Comments
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Homeschool check-in 2008-02-24
February 24th, 2008 · No Comments
This week has gone a but differently than what I thought it would. We were very busy out and about, and never managed to make the mini-book so I will be doing that this week again. Activity: make a mini-book about Elijah and about his body. Our Song for the week, continues to be Head, [...]
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Technology
February 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Technology drops you when you need it most. Especially if you are running windows software. The other day I was in deep thought and I held the shift key in too long, Windows in their great wisdom detected that I must be a handicapped person, and kicked in the accessibility mode. I pressed OK (the [...]
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Why are we choosing Homeschool?
February 20th, 2008 · No Comments
There are many reasons and I add to them daily. The biggest negative is that social aspect. But I feel it is possible to bypass this if I as a parent involve my children in other activities where he can interact and where there will be a more structured environment. 1. God can be number [...]
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Raw vegetables
February 20th, 2008 · No Comments
YAY!!! I have been struggling for some time now to get Elijah to eat raw veggies and i made carrot and pineapple salad last night and He actually ate some
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Why I prefer the ESV translation of the bible.
February 18th, 2008 · No Comments
I prefer the ESV Bible version of the bible. The ESV Bible is: a literal version! (like the KJV) sponsored by the Bible Society so its cheap. freely available in electronic format for offline use. The only drawback is copyright on the number of verses that may be quoted. The NIV bible is: a middle [...]
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New photos added
February 18th, 2008 · No Comments
I have updated Elijah’s webpage and added new photos
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Homeschool plans week starting 18/02/2008
February 18th, 2008 · No Comments
The activity for the week is to make a mini-book about Elijah and one about his body. Will post pics on the web when I get a chance. Our Song for the week, continues to be Head, shoulders knees and toes. Our focus is on the body – nose, eyes, ears, hands, feet, mouth and [...]
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