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Is Homeschooling Legal in Kansas? -- Yes.
Monday, June 30, 2003
Ten Good Reasons to Homeschool - homeschooling Dads - Homeschooling Information from the National Home Education Network -- My mind is wandering again today. I was thinking about our "dream home" during lunch (because we viewed a friend's home that is for sale yesterday), and now I'm dreaming about homeschooling my children. Do I have the guts to do it? Do I have the guts to stay at home, even if they go to school? Do I have the guts to stay at home BEFORE they are old enough for school?
Friday, June 27, 2003
What you need the second year -- Here's a good list of basic supplies and stuff that a 1-2 year old needs. We have most of this stuff covered already, but it's good to be reminded.
How and when should I move my child from a crib to a bed? -- We will probably wait until baby #2 needs the crib before moving DS to a bed. This has some interesting points about timing and some good suggestings.
Thursday, June 19, 2003
A tooth!
That first tooth finally broke through the surface of the skin. The upper left inscisor is the first one, and I think the upper right will be next. I felt it several days ago but couldn't see it. Last night I got a really good look (DS laughs with his mouth wide open when I blow raspberries on his tummy!) and the upper left one has definitely come through. It isn't down far enough to see unless his mouth is open very wide, though. Thirteen months, 25 days, even later than Daddy got his first tooth.
DS is standing alone for longer periods of time now. Yesterday he stood for probably 30 seconds again, maybe longer (I didn't time it with a watch). He is cruising around furniture with ease and walks with good balance while holding on to just one of my fingers. He might go solo before 14 months, or he might not. :-)
That first tooth finally broke through the surface of the skin. The upper left inscisor is the first one, and I think the upper right will be next. I felt it several days ago but couldn't see it. Last night I got a really good look (DS laughs with his mouth wide open when I blow raspberries on his tummy!) and the upper left one has definitely come through. It isn't down far enough to see unless his mouth is open very wide, though. Thirteen months, 25 days, even later than Daddy got his first tooth.
DS is standing alone for longer periods of time now. Yesterday he stood for probably 30 seconds again, maybe longer (I didn't time it with a watch). He is cruising around furniture with ease and walks with good balance while holding on to just one of my fingers. He might go solo before 14 months, or he might not. :-)
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
An 87-Year-Old Graduate’s Touching Reminder of What Really Matters 6/18/03 -- I've read this before, and I don't know if it is true, but it's a nice story.
Friday, June 13, 2003
Thursday, June 12, 2003
Lots of new stuff
Last weekend DS went to his 2nd PEZ convention. We all had a great time! He's drinking cow's milk regularly now, but not completely off formula or MM. He stands for longer periods on his own but still hasn't taken a step without holding onto someone or something. And his first tooth (upper left) is about to erupt any day now.
Last weekend DS went to his 2nd PEZ convention. We all had a great time! He's drinking cow's milk regularly now, but not completely off formula or MM. He stands for longer periods on his own but still hasn't taken a step without holding onto someone or something. And his first tooth (upper left) is about to erupt any day now.
Friday, May 30, 2003
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Bunsteads, Haircut, Zoo, and Picnic
It has been quite a weekend! DS ate bunsteads for the first time on Saturday. ((They are a family recipe tuna, egg, cheese salad heated in a hotdog bun.) Daddy gave him his first haircut. It looks pretty good. We've learned a few things. Next time he'll do better around DS's ears and probably won't go directly over his cowlick. Yesterday we went to the zoo and DH carried DS around in the petting farm area. DS didn't actually pet any of the animals, but he was very interested in watching them. He was eye to eye with the cow and the horse, and enjoyed watching other children feed the lambs and kids. After the zoo, we had a barbeque picnic in the park. DS ate half of a hot dog, some baked beans, and some potato salad. So far we haven't found anything that he absolutely won't eat, although some things are definitel last choices if favorites are available. What a great weekend!
It has been quite a weekend! DS ate bunsteads for the first time on Saturday. ((They are a family recipe tuna, egg, cheese salad heated in a hotdog bun.) Daddy gave him his first haircut. It looks pretty good. We've learned a few things. Next time he'll do better around DS's ears and probably won't go directly over his cowlick. Yesterday we went to the zoo and DH carried DS around in the petting farm area. DS didn't actually pet any of the animals, but he was very interested in watching them. He was eye to eye with the cow and the horse, and enjoyed watching other children feed the lambs and kids. After the zoo, we had a barbeque picnic in the park. DS ate half of a hot dog, some baked beans, and some potato salad. So far we haven't found anything that he absolutely won't eat, although some things are definitel last choices if favorites are available. What a great weekend!
Thursday, May 22, 2003
All night
For the 2nd night in a row, DS was in his own bed when it was time to get up in the morning! The night before last, he woke up around 11pm. We were still up, so DH gave him a bottle and got him back to sleep. Last night DS slept all night, from about 9pm until past 6:30 when my alarm went off. I could get used to this! (Cuddling with DS is great, but I sure sleep better these days when he stays in his crib.)
For the 2nd night in a row, DS was in his own bed when it was time to get up in the morning! The night before last, he woke up around 11pm. We were still up, so DH gave him a bottle and got him back to sleep. Last night DS slept all night, from about 9pm until past 6:30 when my alarm went off. I could get used to this! (Cuddling with DS is great, but I sure sleep better these days when he stays in his crib.)
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
An update
It has been so long between updates that I'm not even going to try "catching up". This entry is about crying. DS cried unconsolably yesterday evening for about 5-10 minutes. It sure seemed like much longer, but that's all it was. I think we just waited too late for supper. He was very happy and playful when we got home after work and daycare. He was starting to get fussy, so DH changed his diaper while I was fixing dinner. Then DS would not stop crying. He didn't want a bottle; he didn't want Cheerios; he didn't want to play. So I just held him and rocked (which he didn't seem to like much either) and talked to him softly. Eventually he calmed down, but would start crying again without any apparent provocation. We gave him some Tylenol because we are pretty sure he is teething (lots more drool & now sucks / chews on all 4 fingers at a time instead of just 2). A few minutes after the Tylenol, when I had started eating while holding him, DS seemed interested in eating, too, so I gave him some of my potatoes. After that he ate a lot! I guess his little tummy tolerates being empty not even as well as my pregnant tummy does. :-(
It has been so long between updates that I'm not even going to try "catching up". This entry is about crying. DS cried unconsolably yesterday evening for about 5-10 minutes. It sure seemed like much longer, but that's all it was. I think we just waited too late for supper. He was very happy and playful when we got home after work and daycare. He was starting to get fussy, so DH changed his diaper while I was fixing dinner. Then DS would not stop crying. He didn't want a bottle; he didn't want Cheerios; he didn't want to play. So I just held him and rocked (which he didn't seem to like much either) and talked to him softly. Eventually he calmed down, but would start crying again without any apparent provocation. We gave him some Tylenol because we are pretty sure he is teething (lots more drool & now sucks / chews on all 4 fingers at a time instead of just 2). A few minutes after the Tylenol, when I had started eating while holding him, DS seemed interested in eating, too, so I gave him some of my potatoes. After that he ate a lot! I guess his little tummy tolerates being empty not even as well as my pregnant tummy does. :-(
Thursday, May 08, 2003
Food Remedies: Constipation -- I sure wish the literature agreed on what helps and what hurts constipation. This says pears and canned fruit in general make constipation worse! It does say that magnesium has laxative properties, and that chocolate is a leading source of magnesium. I knew that chocolate had laxative properties, and I suspect that the chocolate icing on DS's birthday cake a week ago might have been the trigger that loosened him up.
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