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Hi everyone!! All I can say is "WOW!!!" We both (my son and I) LOVED our first day!! It was just enough for him. It was not overwhelming or boring for me. And it was pretty quick!! AND HE DIDN'T CRY ABOUT IT (yay!) He loved "traveling the world" and tracing Columbus' route on a pillow. IT is the per...

Hello Ladies!! I was able to look through Beyond and decided that it was the right choice for my son! He would be able to do some of Bigger, but not everything. I AM SO HAPPY!!!! HOD looks like it will be exactly what I need. I am always thinking about how my kids learn, but never really took what I...

The reason that it has been an issue is because of standardized testing. We belong to our church homeschool group and they require testing each year 3rd grade and up. They want us to do it for our benefit,for a "check up" . My son has been having trouble with most things that come easier for kids hi...

Thank you again ladies! :D everything you all said WAS helpful. It also helps to know the difference in the requirements for Beyond and Bigger. Looking at the samples Bigger looks fine for him, but reading what Carrie wrote, which I figured would be the case- more writing, made me think it might be ...

I looked at the example from Bigger(I didn't do that before, I assumed it would be too hard), and thought "He can definately do this!" And he could. But looking at the placement chart, he is not redy to begin cursive, not ready for dictation yet, (he still needs models), and he can not compose an or...

Hi everyone. After reading the other grade level posts answers I began to question what I ordered, so help please!!! (I'm such a nut. I haven't even recieved my box yet and here I am questioning it :roll: ) I am planning on doing BLHFHG with my soon to be 8 yr old (MAY). He is "supposed" to be going...

W2W, Stuff on the shelf making me feel guilty is right!!!! I prayed about what to buy, took the plunge, and ,this is a miracle, I have decided to not even go to our local homeschool convention at our church!! My husband doesn't believe me; he thinks I am not going to be able to resist! They have so ...

Well, I just placed my order!!! I feel nervous; I have spent so much money on curriculum in the past that I have not completed.... But, I have a feeling HOD will be different, not overwhelming. I'd better go. My youngest (3) is holding a book in my face saying "Please come on mom, read it to me. I'm...

I have decided what to buy and I just wanted to thank all of you ladies for your help and input!! I will probably not be posting for a while; at least until I am using BLHFHG. Hopefully I'll be able to check back in and tell you all how great it is going! I will probably begin Beyond with my son as ...

Wow. Thanks W2W for this. I never check Hslda'a site so I would not have known about this.
I signed the petition and will pray.
Kelly

I'm not exactly sure what I weigh(we don't have a scale.) The last time I was at the dr's I was 167. I was at my best at about 140, but that was pre- kid. I hope to lose about 20lbs. which would take me to 147. I exercised once, but plan on today as well. Diet was ok. I need to focus on adding more ...

Kathleen! What beautiful pictures!!! IT must be so neatfor the kids to have cows! My dd wants to be a farmer. She loves animals and always askes if we can get a horse and cows. Never mind that we only live on half an acre!! Guinea pigs and a dog will have to do !! Thanks for posting the pics. I seco...

Mama Mary, As I read your post I was surprised by how much we have in common!! My hubby also is a police officer (and my best friend :D ), I also worked as a LPN and I LOVE working with geriatic patients!!!! That is the only thing I miss about working!! But I am finding some ministry opportunities i...

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Wishing you a fabulous birthday full of God's blessing!!!
Kelly

gree with My3sons, those bug containers are SO worth the four bucks! My kids love them. I never thought of them for Easter though, that is a great idea with the beginning of Spring and all. I love this season. My Dogwood tree began to bloom today and it makes me happy. My kids are excited about all ...