tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.comments2009-06-03T12:06:10.192-07:00Kristinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-11897101643459901422009-06-03T12:06:10.192-07:002009-06-03T12:06:10.192-07:00

This might be a bit too easy for a 9th grader all by itself. However, it would be a great stepping block for them to guide them as they study the career of their choice more deeply on theit own.

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-78661191750648477872009-06-03T10:37:33.337-07:002009-06-03T10:37:33.337-07:00

Just wndering if this is appropriate for 8-9th graders, or if it&#39;s a little too young? <br />Thanks for your relpy!

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-16126908539820875212009-05-31T11:56:30.987-07:002009-05-31T11:56:30.987-07:00

I am absolutely disgusted that people allow the supreme court to decide that we can't pray and at the very least abide by a set of morally correct rules (the ten commandments) that offer nothing but good for everyone. <br /><br />I am ashamed that the majority of the people are willing to sit silently and do nothing about issues like this. I include myself. Too busy with work, life and my own

Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00728725891786338238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-57101425029130973052009-05-28T19:54:35.456-07:002009-05-28T19:54:35.456-07:00

You know as a child I was a poor reader, but I find myself, as a homschool mom, reading more and more and actually enjoying it. You know it is said if you read to a child they will get a love of reading. But they never mention that the mom/dad will also grow to have a love of reading! Just another perk of homeschooling. LOL :)

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-15509395424657098862009-05-28T06:17:05.296-07:002009-05-28T06:17:05.296-07:00

As one of those who struggled to read, I'm happy to know I'm not alone--though, I'm also not as accomplished as Woodrow Wilson [smile].<br /><br /> ~Luke

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-70622738117384059312009-05-23T21:35:01.837-07:002009-05-23T21:35:01.837-07:00

Oh, well, I am a week behind in reading and 2 weeks in writing. I got sick with migrains on and off for 4 weeks in a row and reading just about anything as well as teaching was not on my todo list. Now we have those under control so this week is my get caught up and put all my hand writen notes in the computer and get caught up on the readings that I am behind on.<br /><br />Thanks for keeping me

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-63997087495077941942009-05-20T14:55:25.673-07:002009-05-20T14:55:25.673-07:00

I hope your bible study is going well. I&#39;ve been reading the daily bible. It&#39;s so good with helping me read the bible in a year.<br /><br />Zinnada&lt;&gt;&lt;

Z' Hodgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738324961396192474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-21663291455984238012009-03-21T19:18:00.000-07:002009-03-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

Hello from a fellow crew mate! Thanks for sharing this article. I struggle with scheduling all the time...the more I try, the harder I fail. It's nice and encouraging to read that I'm not the only one. :)

Cindy @ Fenced in Familyhttp://www.fencedinfamily.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-39077967005902121542009-02-26T06:51:00.000-08:002009-02-26T06:51:00.000-08:00

Thank you! blush<BR/>I was surprised to get that award!

CappuccinoLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06707709617552413520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-24544018102613397592009-02-26T04:08:00.000-08:002009-02-26T04:08:00.000-08:00

Thank you. I was very surprised by your enthusiasm. I have felt like my blog has been lacking lately since I have been sick so much but feeling better and getting back into the swing of things.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again<BR/>Nikki

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-73702334145933767452009-02-25T20:56:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:56:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Kristin! I really appreciate your encouragement! :)<BR/>Jen

Jen (MrsIncredible)http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MrsIncrediblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-57457991801088524072009-02-25T15:42:00.000-08:002009-02-25T15:42:00.000-08:00

We are liking this program too!<BR/><BR/>I've given you award! Check it out at: http://chatterandclatter.blogspot.com/

Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03145310577732518535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-54023976872075681952009-02-24T18:56:00.000-08:002009-02-24T18:56:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much for this info. I read the words to my youngest son and he would love it this way. I'm on my way to check it out

kathyhttp://www.kathalog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-48150054253015785552009-02-17T09:09:00.000-08:002009-02-17T09:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ElCloud/658568/<BR/><BR/>I just gave you a TOS Crew Mate award, Kristin!<BR/><BR/>April (ElCloud)

Steve and Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164816922676451413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-58442292398664301972009-02-14T14:17:00.000-08:002009-02-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

Thanks for the laugh!

Kimberly Eddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126483356566965883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-64680104333334197012009-02-06T07:15:00.000-08:002009-02-06T07:15:00.000-08:00

You are more then welcome. I am so glad to hear that we agree on the fact that something is not fully right with handing our kids over to strangers all day long who will never care for our kids like we do and in some cases can be worst torment then the other kids in school.<BR/><BR/>It is a very hard decision. I know.....been there. I know you well enough to know what ever you decide to do, you

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-13201750849137969952009-02-06T06:42:00.000-08:002009-02-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

Thanks for answering my questions Krissie! I have two homeschooling neighbors, so I am lucky to already have some resources to tap should I decide to go that direction.<BR/><BR/>Our schools here are...ok. Not great, but not bad. Private school is expensive, but affordable if we really want to do it. <BR/><BR/>I'm with you in that I don't like the idea of handing my kids over to someone else for

Jamiehttp://www.dillier.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-43209731634151253602009-02-05T15:55:00.000-08:002009-02-05T15:55:00.000-08:00

Oh, I forgot to answer your question on friends they hang out with. Just like in school, your kids will click with certain other kids and dislike other ones. Not every homeschool kid is perfect. There are rough ones, etc. Not every homeschooler has the same values as you do. So the diversity is there. The good thing is you are also there to watch over it instead of leaving it up to a teacher who

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-53034683734325781232009-02-05T15:41:00.000-08:002009-02-05T15:41:00.000-08:00

Your right about me being more social then both of my sisters. But you DO NOT need to be a social person to homeschool. I think people get the idea that your kids have to be around other kids for 10 hours a day to be "socialized". In the Webster Dictionary the word socialize means: TO SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL. (Socialized medicine, socialized government, Social Security,

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-49584689017896059802009-02-05T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:49:00.000-08:00

With Alex getting ready to start preschool and me being a stay at home mom, I'm really trying to research all my options. I want to make sure I do THE BEST THING I CAN FOR HIM. People on both sides of the debate telling me THEIR WAY IS BEST. I find, for me, making decisions about my kids, the best I can do is ask questions of people who's opinions I value and then make my own decision. <BR/><BR/>

Jamiehttp://www.dillier.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-13743990438607153952009-02-04T18:01:00.000-08:002009-02-04T18:01:00.000-08:00

Oh geeze, You know when the comment came through my email it said it was from a Kristin Sorenson. I even went back to the email to check it and it says Kristin Sorenson. However when I published it, it shows Jamie is the author. I wish I would have known that when I was wrting. I would have been more personal especially about mine and Julie's childhood. Anyway, Hi there! glad to see you reading.

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-37308317064957305112009-02-04T17:52:00.000-08:002009-02-04T17:52:00.000-08:00

Kristin, I don’t think it is a stupid question, but when you are in a park with other kids and you get asked if you ever socialize your kids…well, you got to admit that’s pretty silly.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you have a valid question. Not a question to demean homeschoolers. However, you do not need to put you child in a fire to teach them how to stop drop and roll, they do not need to dial and

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-26755417647068173952009-02-04T14:23:00.000-08:002009-02-04T14:23:00.000-08:00

Call it a stupid question if you want, but I have a very real curiosity as to how children who are homeschooled (mine aren't even school aged yet, so I have no experience w/ home or public schooling yet) can learn to deal with other kids or people who are not part of their social circle. In public schools kids are exposed to and have to learn to deal with people of different races, religions,

Jamiehttp://www.dillier.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-27976578877445976812009-02-04T11:53:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:53:00.000-08:00

The socilization ??? is always dumb. But when they see your kids playing with all the other kids and they still ask if I ever socialized my kids with other kids....Ok are you blind or something??? Oh well, we will never be accepted by all of the public, but if we can have friends and family on our side it sure helps!

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309793431405970967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036217452684844038.post-19863335438496080562009-02-04T11:03:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:03:00.000-08:00

I think the socialization question is always the dumbest one I have been asked too...especially when it comes right after someone has commented on what nice kids I have (until they find out we are "one of those" families). <BR/><BR/>Another dumb question I got, more relating to having a large family, was "How do you afford all of that daycare for 5 kids?" (doh!)<BR/><BR/>The other irritating

Kimberly Eddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126483356566965883noreply@blogger.com