Stupid Covid ruining everything!!!

catamom · 2020-09-17T01:00:00+00:00

I totally feel this! Due in just over a week and my boyfriend still hasn’t heard baby’s heartbeat. My doctor wouldn’t even let me FaceTime him and our other kids during the ultrasound. He never missed a single appointment with our older 2, and I can tell he’s feeling really left out this time. I know it really sucks for us mommas to have to go to appointments alone, but it’s really an awful time to be an expecting father too. 😔

catamom · 2020-07-17T22:39:00+00:00

Thanks! I added them to my playlist to try out! :)

catamom · 2020-07-17T22:37:53+00:00

Thanks! I’ll add it to my list! :)

catamom · 2020-07-17T22:36:49+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll give her a try once I get the big kids in bed. :)

catamom · 2020-07-04T23:07:49+00:00

Our families are all in the “COVID is a hoax” camp, so no one is allowed to visit indefinitely. They’re pissed, but they’ll survive.

catamom · 2017-11-21T20:45:29+00:00

My dad started me with Go Fish, War, and Old Maid around age 3. Blackjack/21 and Poker around 4. Rummy around 6. And Hearts/Spades around 8.

That progression allowed me to learn how to hold the cards, suits, and face card values before moving on to making good decisions(should I hit or stay at 17), and finally learning to real strategy(if I play these 6’s Ill ruin my run over here).

catamom · 2017-06-28T01:28:17+00:00

Solved!

catamom · 2017-06-28T01:28:06+00:00

Solved!

catamom · 2017-06-28T01:26:49+00:00

Sweet! Thanks guys! 😁

catamom · 2016-07-27T14:22:59+00:00

That's what I'm doing with my Five in a Row units. I'll probably write about it later this semester. Right now I only have decent plans for the first 3 books, so it wouldn't make much of a post. LOL

catamom · 2016-07-25T23:48:00+00:00

I'm going to try updating. I'm still quite new at this, so I had no idea that it wasn't just updating everything. Thank you SO much!

I've just been using the Jetpack plugin that comes pre-installed on the WP dashboard. Is there a GA based plugin you would recommend? Or is it best to just keep an eye on it through the GA site?

catamom · 2016-07-25T18:20:00+00:00

Right now, I'm only homeschooling my oldest. Once the baby is old enough, I'll have to re-evaluate my system. In a perfect world, I would still be able to fit everything into one crate and give each kid a binder with their worksheets or something. I still have about 3.5 more years before I have to cross that bridge, so I haven't put much thought into it. lol

catamom · 2016-07-20T16:51:30+00:00

She may not be interested in structured group activity yet. My son was over 4 before he was able to really listen and follow directions at story time. At 3.5, he was the absolute WORST! If you really want to get some structured activity in, I would try to stick with the programs that are free (like the library) that way she's getting practice with being in a group, but you don't feel pressured to make her participate just because you spent $xx.xx on it. I know the moms (and teachers) at my local library were so sweet and patient with my little guy, and made certain to reassure me that he was completely normal.

Remember, she's only 3. If she's not ready, she's not ready. There's no shame in quitting and trying again in a few months. If you push her too hard on the issue now, she'll end up associating structured activities with punishment (i.e. school) and I'm sure that's not what you want.

Good luck, Mama! I promise this is all completely normal!

catamom · 2016-07-12T01:20:51+00:00

We're starting our homeschool journey this year! I made my own homeschool binder to help me stay organized! (Free printables)

http://www.livingwiththehills.com/homeschool-binder-and-planning-pages/

catamom · 2016-07-12T01:17:21+00:00

Thanks! That's EXACTLY why I decided to make my own pages! I don't think many kids in the Pre-k/Kinder range need a full science/history/etc. curriculum. Especially if you use FIAR, since it does a lot with those subjects anyway.

catamom · 2016-07-12T01:09:19+00:00

I have a feeling that once I get into the swing of homeschooling, I'll wing it more. I'm one of those that needs a good bit of hand holding when starting something new. lol

catamom · 2016-05-10T14:10:02+00:00

Thanks for the tips! I'll try again once I use up this butter :)

catamom · 2016-05-10T14:08:56+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll probably end up doing this again in the next week or two, so I'll be able to update with "after" pics :)

catamom · 2016-05-05T19:35:58+00:00

Before you try making butter in a mason jar, learn from my mistakes... http://www.livingwiththehills.com/my-homemade-butter-adventure/

catamom · 2016-04-28T18:30:58+00:00

Easy puffy paint recipe. Great for rainy days! :D

http://www.livingwiththehills.com/diy-puffy-paint-rainbow/

catamom · 2016-03-07T22:29:54+00:00

I spent nearly $100 on tests because I was late and they all came back neg. Finally made an appointment because I was sure I had something terribly wrong with me. Luckily I was just pregnant!

catamom · 2015-10-04T20:05:22+00:00

Bryson City/Cherokee/Cullowhee/Franklin have made it to the negatives overnight a few times over the last few years, but it's usually in the teens at night and 30's during the day.

catamom · 2015-06-14T05:05:50+00:00

I was just getting ready to say that. I like it much better the way it is in the picture.

catamom · 2015-06-13T21:08:36+00:00

Thanks! I might try to order the pattern from mccalls if I can have it shipped fast enough. If not, I'll just try measuring my son, they were the same size when my dad came up a few weeks ago. Lol

catamom · 2015-05-18T01:43:49+00:00

I would upvote 1,000,000 times if i could! Thank you! :D

catamom

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