tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60522441843991875122025-11-06T02:05:58.497-06:00Crazy mom of two who let her children convince her to Homeschool them. Well at least child number 1's blood sugar has improved...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052244184399187512.post-52063043730109924942011-10-02T17:06:00.002-05:002011-10-02T17:24:07.691-05:00

Hello this is Lauren and i want to tell you and then ask a few questions just respond with comments Ok Anyway we all know about ashley's fundraiser right? well me and ashley has a great idea for a bake sale it will be ashley's stand will be selling cake cupcakes cookies stuff like that,my stand will be selling drinks and if anyone is Intrested it will be 1.00 for each drink if we set it up,

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These past few weeks have been tough ones, but they were sprinkled by moments of hope and life. One of Ashley's friends from camp passed away in her sleep. I wasn't sure if I should tell her or not but I knew she would find out sooner or later. On Facebook, the Type 1 Community changes their profile pictures to blue candles to signify this wretched disease has stolen another life.  This

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Sometimes, when God really pisses me off, I learn he really is giving me a time out. I picture him with a whistle, in a coach's uniform, pulling me from the game. I stomp off the field, while muttering (cursing) and trying to convince him that I am ok and can finish the game on my own. It doesn't matter that I am currently sucking and losing the game while the team goes down with me. Sometimes,

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Pretty boring, right? Not for me. I can't help but look back and see how far I have come. I remember  when Ashley was starting Kinder and I had to walk to the bus stop and back in the snow because I was terrified of even sitting in the driver's seat of any vehicle. I just could not back out of the driveway. My mind and body would just freeze and I could feel my hear beating way faster then

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My 8 yr old, Lauren, wanted to blog. Gulp. I was very nervous to get out of public school, I was gonna miss my friends but I was also excited to meet new people.  Our first day, we learned about Japan and we did lots of crafts. I loved Homeschool and what's fun is we can do lessons at the park, playdates in the day, and we play with other Homeschooler's. I do sewing and my sister does art.

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Note: I did not edit this, it was kind of hard to write and I wanted to be done with it. No looking back kind of thing ;) We have been cooking up a storm! Really, it looks like a freakin tornado in my kitchen after dinnertime. I try and clean as I go, but those that know me, know that I am severely lacking in attention and memory skills. It's ok, I have accepted this and it makes me

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It was wonderful! No, I did not edit this and lie..... I really learned and tweaked from last year, that's for sure. The changes began with ME. Oh, it is hard to admit you are screwing up. It is hard to make changes by confronting them. I love sarcasm. Sarcasm Gets me through things. It allows me to be a screw up and make fun of myself with other people. It allows me to vent about myself and

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Everything is ordered! I am so excited about starting Homeschool this year and that surprises me. I do feel better prepared for this year, so maybe that is why. I felt like last year was a huge mistake. It was full of struggle and tears, for sure. I didn't feel like I accomplished anything at all. I feel differently now. My kids are behaving better without outside influences, and they get along

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Omg Omg Omg!!  Here we go!!!  Our first full year of Homeschooling! Last year was about 60 percent de-schooling.  I am trying to act excited and confident by adding lots of exclamation points!!!!! Whoohooo!!!!! Ok, I am excited but excited in the way of watching an action film and sitting on the edge of the seat wondering how the main character will escape death this

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Hello visitors, stalkers and bored people! I have just received a copy of Molly's new ebook and it is all about babies and baby showers. I am not having any more babies (done, thanks!) but I don't mind borrowing (babysitting) an infant to cuddle with (snort their head.)  Ohhhh this made me look up baby pictures..so cute!! Ashley  Lauren  Even though I am not having anymore

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Off to camp for three whole weeks@!@! Heartbeat and joy.

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UGH still mad! Ok so we get there, we get a room right away. They check her oxygen levels it keeps saying 82. Try it again 82. She writes down 82. I question the number because I know that is terrible and she says let me try one more time...99. Geez, do your friggin job!!!   Very nice lady comes in, wants to do a finger stick. Lauren was prepared for this and we brought one that she was

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Congrats to Sarah! I have emailed you your prize! Thank you all for entering my very first contest!

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I love taking pics of my kiddos, they are so cool. Maybe I take too many but I guess it is better then not taking enough. One picture stopped my heart. My youngest in her bathing suit. No, it wasn't low or too small, it was too revealing in quite another way. She looks too thin. I am paranoid so I send it to some friends, they are very concerned as well. I tested her blood sugar before bed &

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I totally used a five lb sledgehammer to thin out chicken breasts. That is all. Oh wait, don't forget about my contest!! Check my previous post for a chance to win a goodie. I have previewed this ebook and it is wonderful! No awesome sledgehammer hints but plenty of other kitchen hints for sure!!!! Plus if no one enters, I'll look even dumber. Help a girl out!!!! Thanks all!

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I am so excited! Recently, I attended an online homeschool webinar held by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. It was fantastic not only because I had a reason to keep yelling "Mommy's busy, go ask your father!!" 20 times but they also had some speakers who made me feel more prepared for next year.  I can actually look and feel like I know what I am doing...whoohoo! In all seriousness, it

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So if you care, thank you! I survived year one of Homeschooling. I did accomplish some things and some, well... Where did the year go?? It really did blow by fast!  I consider it a successful year even with all of the tears (from me) because I am not an alcoholic, nor did I run away from home.  I discovered that putting things off will not get them done by the end of the year. I

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So much for my awesome blogging dreams, right? I will do better, I swear!

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Lauren is sleeping in her own bed!!! It has been one full week! Still some work to do as she can't seem to fall asleep until 11 pm but it's progress! We had an awesome Science day last Friday. Lauren was joining Ashley and I for some 5th grade science and it was amazing to realize she understood the whole lesson and was even participating by coming up with her own connections.  Yay!!

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Well tried co-sleeping and here I am trying to get my kid to sleep in her own bed. Now I know it works for others but it didn't work out so well for us. She has woken up 6 times so far and it isn't even midnight. Meanwhile Ashley's blood sugar is in the 300's so I may need to make coffee.  Have got to get this sleeping thing down or Homeschool is doomed.  I made so many mistakes with

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I could write a book why lol. Mostly the sleep arrangements are still out of hand and the kids won't wake up in the morning and they go to bed around midnight. I rarely get alone time. Even if I sneak out of bed, Lauren wakes up and keeps a...sking over and over when I am going to bed. Plus they throw crap on the floor all the time and with them here all the time, it is horrible. I don't

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Last night, a 13 year old girl passed away in her sleep due to a type 1 complication called Dead in Bed Syndrome. Isn't that a horrible name for it? My heart is broken for her parents and selfishly I am in great fear for my child. When you have a child with an invisible illness people start thinking you are crazy because everything looks ok. It's not.  Everyday is a balance of insulin and

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He bought me my favorite chicken salad and had it shipped from RI and HE BOUGHT ME A BREADMAKER!!!. I didn't even ask for one, I merely mentioned I was interested in maybe making bread and he acted like he was nonchalant about it and totally surprised me. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! Turning 30 rocks :)

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This year I was the winner of the Abilene Families Mommy Makeover Award. It was super fun!! My best friend nominated me and I got a facial, haircut and color, eyebrows lightened and waxed, mani pedi and a complete outfit from Dillards. I also had a photo shoot and got to be on the cover! It was awesome but when I saw my picture I was none too pleased. They did a wonderful job on me, but I was

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Still here, still surviving. Took a self defense class the other night. My husband totally still pinned me down boo lol. I am just gonna have to aim for the eyes and nethers if I ever get attacked. Nothing fancy.

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