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getnfitn2011

Hey guys!! SO sorry to have been missing the last couple days....dealing with some stuff that is no fun and has me kinda frazzled...first off would just like to say so sorry to Mandy for the loss of your friend!! I am praying peace and comfort over you and the family at this time!!!(((HUGS)))) On the other end of the spectrum congrats on the loss!!

I'm holding steady at 211...TOM just reared up so not all that suprised, next Friday I hope to see a good drop!!

Patti- I hope you get the curriculum sorted out...I know how stressful that can be so I am praying that the Lord will lead you to the right one for you and your kiddo!! I am doing my Father's world for the first time this year and hoing it goes well! I love the Charlott Mason way of teaching so I have high hoopes but we will see!!

Kendra- I will be reporting for the challengs so I am with ya girl!!!

Man yesterday kinda snuck up on me and I totally forgot I was supposed to weigh in! By the time I remembered I had already had a big mug of coffee and my first 30 oz of water...yeah I was hating that scale.....but I woke up this morning ready to get going!!This might be TMI- but I had alot of the syptoms of being preggo...which would have been really amazing because I had my tubes tied with my last baby! I have heard of ladies still having children even after having this done so for a few days (TOM was really late) and all the other signs kinda had my husband going ...what if?? I felt alot of pressure to have my tubes tied from my family and my husbands....my side because how sick I get (I LOSE on adverage of 30 pounds and have to be hospitalized and fed through an IV) and on Allen's side because we are not wealthy enough by their standards to justify having another child. Long story short three years after I am kinda going Oh man, maybe I shouldn't have caved in!!! Either way it kinda threw my husband and I for a loop last week when all these syptoms surfaced, but I am at peace now. I gave it to the Lord and am gonna leave it there! Hope that wasn't too personal to share, its just something that really had me conflicted and brought up alot of things I didn't even realize were in me and made everything kinda turn upside down with the "what if's" playing in our minds!!
Anyway, I am back, I am committed and I can't wait for this new week too start!! Now that I have written a book I will just say I hope ya'll have a very blessed weekend and I will *see* ya'll on Monday!!!
Misty

doriekaye

I totally forgot to weigh in as well...still holding at 180, but TOM is messing with me.

Misty, I had the same problem this spring with being late and having symptoms of being preggo. I also had my tubes tied and with being 41 was a little freaked out. Turns out it was the change starting to rear its ugly head and I've been late other times since then...sigh. I actually know someone who who had her tubes tied and hubby got snipped and still ended up preggo...so nothing is 100%.

Next week is our last week of summer break, so I'm getting everything set...sending in reporting forms to the school district, and last minute things all set up. Busy, busy!!

evangpattismith

Pattie, I read a book in the early years of my homeschooling that guided me in curriculum choices. It's called "100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum" by Cathy Duffy. It has worksheets that help you determine your child's learning style as well as your teaching style, then suggests curriclum for that style, and also reviews all the curriculm suggested.

(Go to http://cathyduffyreviews.com/unit-studies/my-fathers-world.htm for a detailed review of My Father's World 1st grade.)

~Kendra (KayJay)

thank you so much!!

doriekaye

I'm ready to go!! I've got 24oz of water down, getting ready to hit the workout including jumping jacks! Today I'm doing one of Bob Harper's biggest loser workouts (here's where the jumping jacks come in) and a belly dance workout after lunch.

What are your plans for the day?

evangpattismith

Patti- I hope you get the curriculum sorted out...I know how stressful that can be so I am praying that the Lord will lead you to the right one for you and your kiddo!! I am doing my Father's world for the first time this year and hoing it goes well! I love the Charlott Mason way of teaching so I have high hoopes but we will see!!

the thing i didn't really like about My Father's World, is we were given the basic package instead of the delux, so i didn't have everything i needed....also it was my first time to homeschool, so i was kind of lost anyway...lol...i still am...i don't think i'm cut out for this, but I know God will lead us!! i'm trying to decide if I want to go with MFW again, or A.C.E and just order the workbooks I need..I really like A.C.E......??? lol

doriekaye

I'm reporting my 50 jumping jacks and 118 oz. of water today.

KayJayKing

@ Pattie: Oh no, don't feel like you 'aren't cut out for this'. It can be very discouraging when you feel like you are floundering, but there's alot of support - have you looked into locating a homeschool support group in your area? My group has been a treasure trove of support, resources and connections for me and my children. Also, when you find the curriculum that fits your style of teaching, teaching becomes a joy. Given more time, you'll also learn what your child responds to, what she likes and how she learns best. You can do it. Hang in there!

KayJayKing

10 jumping jacks - 100 oz water.
(I forgot about the jumping jacks until now - 10:52pm! I quickly got 10 done, but I plan to get more than that in tomorrow!)

doriekaye

hey guy's...
cirriculum question. have any of you heard of or use or have used cirriculum from Alpha Omega Publications? I seen it advertised in a church magazine and fixing to look into it, i was just wondering if any of you had any suggestions on it??

Hi Patti,

I thought I would throw this in since you are having trouble deciding on a curriculum. We use a mish mash of different things because I couldn't find a boxed set that I liked everything about. We use Saxon Math, Rod and Staff English and Spelling, Apologia young explorers science, All American history, plus anything else I find interesting along the way. If you are looking for an inexpensive and very religious curriculum look into Rod and Staff, it's written and published by the Mennonites. It's very "sweet", but also very complete.

I would also look into support groups, If there isn't a local group, check out online groups. I know yahoo group has a bunch. I can tell you it's not an easy choice and there have been times that I just wanted to stick them both on the bus and have some time off, but I never did. It also gets easier once you get your rhythm and as the kids get older they work more on their own. Don't give up, it's SO worth it!!

Sonchie

Sorry I havent checked in sooner! I want to say ive read the posts and am so sorry for you, Mandy for your loss. Praying for your strength through the grief.

I also want to say, Ive done jumping jacks in a few of my classes but didnt count. We have to do them a minute at a time which is usually about 70 for me....so im guessing I did three sets one night which would have been 200 or so and 2 sets another night for 140. Ive been getting in about 64- 80 ounces of water daily, plus I weighed in on Friday. Im holding on, but no loss. I dont expect to lose anything.

As for the questions about Alpha Omega curriculum, Ive done Lifepac, SOS, and am now using the Monarch online program. All I can say is Wow! This Monarch is kicking me in the head. My daughter is 7th grade and some of this stuff i'd struggle to pass! Im a bit worried for her. She is ADHD and really struggles with focus and memory. She can't put her own thoughts into words much of the time, so its really a struggle to get her to do a "good" even mediocre report or essay.

Im praying God will just be with us each and everyday throughout this year, and I hope you all will keep us in your prayers. I know homeschooling has its rewards but with a student who struggles so much, its a highwire balancing act! Still, Im happy to be able to do this. School was torture, in more ways than one.
Happy day, fitness freak pals!

linemansgirl

Okay, I am back! Thank you for your kind words everyone. The funeral was yesterday. We are now trying to get back to some semblance of normalcy, but it was such a terrible situation that it is really hard to think of much else. The family needs SO much prayer, there are now four kids & teens without a mama.

Needless to say, I did not get my water OR my jumping jacks in yesterday, but today should be better.

My oldest daughter is in sixth grade this year and I feel like we are FINALLY figuring out what works well for us. I am an eclectic homeschooler with Charlotte Mason and classical tendencies!!!!! :laugh: For English we use First Language Lessons until 4th grade, then switch over to Rod & Staff. We use Math-U-See for 1st & 2nd grade, then switch to Teaching Textbooks. We also use Spelling Power, Handwriting Without Tears, Apologia Young Explorers Science, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Rosetta Stone Spanish, and Story of the World for History. I think that about covers it for now!!!

I will also be praying that the Lord will help all of us as we get the new school year started.

martymum

Hi

I got about 30 JJs in during Turbofire. I had 10 glasses of water about 2.5 litres but don't know how many oz that is about 85oz I think.

martyxxx

ps I also only weigh myself once a month at Curves, last was 2 weeks ago at 175lbs.

doriekaye

50 jumping jacks and 118 oz of water in today. Same as yesterday.

KayJayKing

20 jumping jacks and 100 oz of water.

Sonchie

Tuesday, August 30th. 70 jumping jacks and 72oz of water. Survived school today! yeah!

doriekaye

Tuesday, August 30th. 70 jumping jacks and 72oz of water. Survived school today! yeah!

Yay! That's a REALLY good thing.

Sonchie

I almost forgot how much housework i get done while my daughter does lessons and takes quizzes! woohoo!

Sonchie

Ok homeschool moms, I did 250 jumping jacks today. They were a part of my intensity class. I also had 72 oz of water.

School today was tough. 3 quizzes! but we survived. My daughter is a very slow worker and I am learning how to give her all the time she needs.

Sonchie

well, am I the only one checking in or is there a new link Ive missed? Anyway, We are in full swing of our homeschool year. Things are going pretty good!
Ive been doing jumping jacks, but Im terrible about not counting. I usually do one minute intervals and I have counted about 70 per minute, so I will say I did 70 yesterday. Ive also been getting at least 64 oz of water each day. Some days up to 80oz.

I want to hear about some of your homeschool experiences!

doriekaye

We're on our second day of school and things are going good. There was a lot of moaning and groaning yesterday, but today is better. The house is so quiet, I love it!! The bickering between the 2 of them is gone for a few hours a day, YAY!!

Rachelbluegirl

I so relate, Dorie! The bickering during the summer drove me nuts, but it sure goes away when I keep them busy doing schoolwork.

evangpattismith

well sarah and i have been doing school for a week and it's goin great. i went with A.C.E and we are loving it. anyway, i just wanted to check in with everyone and see if we still have a group going? pray everyone is being blessed!!

Sonchie

we are 5 weeks done with school and I am happy to report that my 13 year old daughter hit a level of maturity that she is a bit more self motivated. GLORY TO GOD! Im almost bored sometimes, but it allows me to get my exercise, laundry, and housework done early. I do actually get excited when she calls me for help. LOL I love teaching her.
As for exercise, I should still be getting close to 2000 minutes for the month, so I will not complain! Happy schooling MOMS!

KayJayKing

I hope you are all doing well.

I guess school has gotten us all busy!

Mommyhoodx10

How do I join this group? I'm a HS mom too? ;-)