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T13- Similarities Shared by Toddlers and Teenagers 2007-10-11 06:29:00 We are blessed to have in our home toddlers and teenagers at the same time. As we watch our children grow my husband and I have noticed several similarities between the two.13 Things Toddlers
and Teenagers
Have in CommonThey can both throw great tantrums.They both think, "I can do it all by myself!"They both need to be reminded to brush their teeth and comb their hair. (usually the boys)They both are a little stinky in the morning. (again, usually the boys)You still wonder if the bedroom has a floor, it is always covered with toys and stuff.They are still your little baby!They both eat more than you think their stomach can hold.They both need to know how much mom and dad love them.They both need to know they are a gift from the Lord.When you are in a hurry they can never find their shoes.They can sleep anywhere!They both like to use the word "mine" too often.They both require too many accessories.
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Timez Attack 2007-10-10 07:37:00 Homeschool Weblink WednesdayTimez Attack is a stunning new video game exclusively for learning multiplication tables. It's as high-tech and entertaining as a top video game, yet as rigorous and effective as one-on-one training with a skilled teacher. It is free so go and try it out.Weblink Wednesday Sponsored by: Valerie @ Just4homeschoolfamilies
Wednesday Hero 2007-10-10 07:35:00 This Weeks Hero Was Suggested By BethHer name is Holly Holeman. Her job is working at a flower shop. And her mission to make sure soldiers are never forgotten. Which is why she's out at Arlington National Cemetery every week putting flowers around the headstones. She usually does this alone, but on a bitter cold day in February of 2007 she was met with family members of fallen soldiers buried in Section 60 of the cemetery who helped her to place the roses.To read the rest of Holly's story, you can go here.These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People LivedThis post is part of the Wednesday
Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your blog, you can go here.
93rd Carnival of Homeschooling 2007-10-09 13:49:00 The 93rd Carnival
of Homeschooling
is up! I have an article featured in this edition and there are a ton of other great links. Why not check it out?93rd Carnival of Homeschooling
Teach a Child How to Think 2007-10-09 07:44:00 This is a new addition to our schoolroom this year. I have wanted this book for many years but considered it an "extra" and never purchased it. Well, this was the year I spent the extra money and have been kicking myself ever since for not purchasing it sooner! I love this book and so do the children. It is great when you are sitting at the table for dinner and amongst the chatter you hear one of the children yell out, "RED HERRING!".So what is a fallacy?A fallacy is an error in logic – a place where someone has made a mistake in his thinking. The Fallacy Detective contains thirty-six lessons on how to recognize bad reasoning. The book is fun to use and self-teaching. The lessons cover logical fallacies and propaganda techniques. They also explain how you can spot fallacies, and there are exercises to stretch your abilities for detecting fallacies. The book includes a game and many cartoons as examples of the fallacy being covered. The cartoons include Peanuts, Dilbert, Calvin
Catechism Resources For Children 2007-10-09 07:30:00 We actually have each of these. For preschoolers and the very young I would recommend the first one listed. Children
in early elementary will like the cartoons. Older children do well with the others.First CatechismWestminster in Modern EnglishWestminster with Scripture ProofsCatechism for Young Children with Cartoons books 1-2
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Biblical Patriarchy 2007-10-08 08:49:00 Biblical patriarchy is just one theme in the Bible’s grand sweep of revelation, but it is a scriptural doctrine, and faithfulness to Christ requires that it be believed, taught, and lived. This includes the biblical model of the family, the very meaning of fatherhood and motherhood, masculinity, femininity, and the parent and child relationship. It is necessary to emphasize the importance of biblical patriarchy, not because it is greater than other doctrines, but because it is being actively attacked by unbelievers and professing Christians alike.Here is a great article that spells out the Tenets of Biblical Patriarchy.
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Curvy Arches 2007-10-06 08:23:00 This week's theme is: Curvy.
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A Psalm of Confession 2007-10-06 07:44:00 This past week my middle children have been studying about the Psalm
s. Next week we will focus specifically on Psalm 51. This is a Psalm of confession. David confesses here his sin with Bathsheba and asks for forgiveness. This Psalm gives us a great example of confession as well as reminding us of our loving, gracious, and forgiving Lord. Take a moment and read Psalm 51.Psalm 511 Have mercy on me, O God,according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercyblot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,and cleanse me from my sin!3 For I know my transgressions,and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your wordsand blameless in your judgment.5Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,and in sin did my mother conceive me.6Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;wash me,
You Thought Patting Your Head & Rubbing You Tummy Was Hard!! 2007-10-05 08:12:00 I received this from my daughter via email but I laughed so hard. I am embarrassed to say that it was a source of entertainment in our home for far too long. :o)It is from an orthopedic surgeon. This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It's preprogrammed in your brain!1. While sitting where you are at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right Hand. Your foot will change direction.
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Updated Prayer Request 2007-10-04 11:52:00 A couple of weeks ago I posted a prayer request for one of my daughters...HERE. I am very thankful that we pushed the primary care doctor for the biopsy referral. We went in to general surgery today for an assessment. Apparently, what our daughter has is not typical of the diagnosis given from the PCP. Not only that, but this growth/tumor or whatever it is, is three times larger than we realized. Instead of being about the size of a nickle the doctor could feel a mass about the size of 5 centimeters. We go back next week for an MRI because, "they do not want to start cutting without knowing what they are dealing with and how deep it is". (doctor's words). Please continue to pray for our daughter's healing and wisdom for the doctors.
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Humility: T13 & Train Up a Child 2007-10-04 07:18:00 Since it went over so well with my readers last time I combined my Thursday Thirteen post with my Train
Up A Child post, I decided to do it again. Enjoy!HUMIL'ITY, n. [L. humilitas.]1. In ethics, freedom from pride and arrogance; humbleness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth. In theology, humility consists in lowliness of mind; a deep sense of one's own unworthiness in the sight of God, self-abasement, penitence for sin, and submission to the divine will.2. Act of submission. With these humilities they satisfied the young king.In today's culture humility is often a virtue that is frowned upon. It is also a virtue that is hard to maintain. Humility
is a fleeting thing. The moment you think you are humble you have ceased to be so. Ironically, according to scripture those who are humble are the ones that receive honor. There is great reward to the one who has a humble spirit. Humility is a virtue that adults should pursue as well as model for and teach to our child
The Ultimate Gift 2007-10-19 08:06:00 This is the absolute best movie I have seen in recent months! This movie produced by Fox Faith, is the story of Jason Stevens, a man who was raised on a trust fund. When his grandfather (played by James Garner) dies, Jason must pass a series of life-lessons (or gifts) in order to receive his inheritance. This sends him on a great journey, one he would never have chosen to take, and he is forced to determine what truly matters in life: money or a love for others.
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Update Your Links 2007-10-19 07:30:00 I now have my own domain name so please update your links and readers and the like. You should be automatically redirected but it wouldn't hurt to update. Thanks again to all who visit my little section of the blogosphere.http://www.mamaarcher.com
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Praising the Healer 2007-10-18 13:07:00 The Lord has heard our heart's cry and answered with His healing hand! Our daughter had her appointment today to go over the results of her MRI. The surgeon said it is indeed just a fatty tumor. It has some odd characteristics but that it is nothing to be concerned about. No surgery is needed! Thank you Lord for taking care of our daughter! We have a few things to keep an eye out for but other than that everything is fine.Jeremiah 17:14Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved,for you are my praise.Thank you, to all of those who have been in prayer for our daughter and our family.
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Children Need Limits & Parents Who Enforce Them! 2007-10-18 07:27:00 What are we teaching our children? Sitting at the hospital this week, I watched a mother deal with a son. The situation is one I have witnessed often. It is a sad story to be true. Her son was a wild one for sure, running, jumping and punching walls. She would yell at him, he would grin and continue on. She would threaten him, he would grin and continue on. She would drag him into the hall and tell him out there to stop, he would return with a grin and continue on. She would set him in time out, he would get right up and continue on. Time out again only presented a repeat performance. Finally, she asked him......"you don't think I am serious do you?" His reply to her shock (not mine) was.."NO!" accompanied by a laugh.Why should she be surprised not only at his behavior but also by his response? As a parent we must make sure we mean what we say and say what we mean. Empty threats and unenforced discipline is of no value. Children
need limits. They also need to know tha Read more:Limits
, Parents
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Thursday Thirteen 2007-10-18 07:12:00 Ok, so I am in a bit of a mood this morning. We are headed off to the hospital once again. We have speech therapy (twice a week occurrence) and one of my other daughters has an appointment with the general surgeon to go over MRI results from last week. Needless to say, no one really wants to go this morning! So without any further ado here is my list for today.13 Things I Dislike About Having to go to the Hospital Twice a Week1.driving in traffic2.getting little ones ready to leave early in the morning3.trying to find a parking space4.walking through cigarette smoke, because everyone is trying to get their morning smoke in before work5.the little plastic thingy I have to put my id in6.having to then where my id on my shirt for all to see (the picture was taken 4 days before I gave birth the last time...nuff said!)7.having to sit among coughing, vomiting, sick children (even though we are only there for speech)8.people who bring sick children into the well child waiting room9.parents Read more:Thursday
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A Brand New Look 2007-10-17 06:35:00 Well, what do you think? Did Susie do an awesome job or what! Susie from Bluebird Blogs is the one who is responsible for the amazing new look of my blog and I am so thankful for all of her hard work! Your the best, Susie!Her order pad is full right now, until about the 5th of November but please visit her and tell her how much you like her designs. That is, after you leave a comment and let me know first!Those of you who follow the ongoings here in your reader please click over so you can see the new look here as well.Please visit Susie at Bluebird Blogs.Here is the old look if you want to compare.
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ADHD....of the Christian Kind 2007-10-17 06:25:00 Homeschool Weblink WednesdayWhat is ADHD . . . of the Christian
Kind?It is an acknowledgement that Christians -- adults and children alike -- may have ADHD and related disorders including depression, anxiety, sensory issues, Tourette's Syndrome, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and that these challenges truly do exist.This site is an acknowledgement that those who face these challenges are not unspiritual, backslidden or living in sin, although they might be depending on the condition of their relationship with the Lord just like anyone else. There is great hope in the Lord for the grace to deal effectively with these challenges, that He can bring peace, as only the Lord can to a situation, and that He can guide us to the answers we need for our children, our families, and ourselves. This site is designed to give you hope and support right now!(summary copied from ADHD of the Christian Kind)Having a child with ADHD and related issues and a child with a learning disability, I am glad
Wednesday Hero 2007-10-17 06:20:00 Sgt. Robert M. McDowell30 years old from Deer Park, Texas2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain DivisionApril 01, 2007Sgt. Robert M. McDowell was a military police noncommissioned officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion.Originally from Deer Park, Texas, he joined the Army in February 1998 and completed training at Fort Benning, Georgia.In June 1998 he was assigned to Fort Hood where he served until being reassigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment at Katterbach Kaserne in Germany in January 2003. While a member of 1st Infantry Division, he served as an AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter repairman.McDowell was assigned to Fort Drum in March 2006 after completing military police reclassification training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.He was deployed to Bosnia from February to September 1999.His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Read more:Wednesday
94th Carnival of Homeschooling 2007-10-16 19:21:00 Christine over at "The Thinking Mother" is hosting this week's Carnival
of Homeschooling
, 94th edition. I have another featured article plus there are many, many more to keep you interested. Please go check out the great listings.
The Importance of Sound Doctrine 2007-10-16 06:50:00 More and more God has been showing me the importance of sound biblical doctrine; Christian teaching free from any mixture of error or worldly influence and interpretation. Titus 1:9He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.Within the church today there is a lack of teaching about the importance of sound doctrine. In fact, in many instances, doctrine has become a thing to try to avoid. I have heard many statements in the past few years that attest to this.Comments such as:I don't send my children to church to learn doctrine, I send them to learn the Bible.We don't need to get bogged down with boring stuff like doctrine, all we need is Jesus.Those who study and get caught up in doctrine are caught up in head knowledge rather than heart knowledge.It doesn't matter if we disagree on doctrine, we just need to get people saved.Without sound biblical doctrine we are at risk of Read more:Sound
The Dave Ramsey Show on Fox Business Network 2007-10-15 14:05:00 Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, can add television to his resume. Monday, October 15 at 8p.m. ET marks the debut of "The Dave Ramsey Show" on Fox Business
Network. Contact the local cable provider or visit www.daveramsey.com to find the closest station carrying FBN. DirecTV will carry the network nationwide on channel 359.Much like Ramsey's radio program, his television show will include calls and e-mails from viewers with questions about life and money. The show will also include videos of "Plasectomies" (creative destruction of credit cards) and people celebrating their debt freedom by screaming, "I'm debt free!"
Children Blessing the Congregation 2007-10-15 07:53:00 At worship yesterday, the children had a small presentation (preschoolers through sixth grade). We have only been attending this church for the last few weeks but it was easy for my children since they already knew the material; we cover it at home. Now it wasn't a cute little skit or play and it wasn't sweet little songs, but we were blessed beyond measure. The children recited answers to the catechism for the church. It was a great blessing to see and hear the children blessing us with the truths of scriptural doctrine. They are learning about God, who He is, and what pleases Him; then they are sharing it with others. What more could someone want??
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The Great Delurk! 2007-10-15 07:30:00 If you are a reader here, please delurk, leave a comment to let me know you were here. *smiles*
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