tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post2948143901150011901..comments2023-08-07T10:49:40.985-04:00Comments on Running to the Cross: Home School Open Houserunningtothecrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311425135649134602noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-65007296211706002052007-08-15T09:27:00.000-04:002007-08-15T09:27:00.000-04:00Housework is a tough thing to keep under control. ...Housework is a tough thing to keep under control. I find it easier to do it in short intervals between school subjects. My girls are older so I have great helpers. Still, they don't always enjoy doing chores. When they finish a subject, I'll give them a chore. Once they finish that chore, they move on to another area of school. It continues that way until we are done with school for the day. At that time, we wipe down the kitchen and vacuum the house. Because we do things in short spans of time during school, this is all that has to be done during those times.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613263166159376916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-40876317200141451582007-08-13T18:35:00.000-04:002007-08-13T18:35:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for sharing about your homeschool w...Thanks so much for sharing about your homeschool with us.<BR/><BR/>Although I definitely don't think that I have it "all together", things have become easier as my children are getting a little older and a bit more independent. <BR/>The Maxwell's ministry has been a big help to me, too. http://www.titus2.com<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Mrs. CPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113000662715261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-37446012772318381542007-08-12T23:42:00.000-04:002007-08-12T23:42:00.000-04:00Congratulations! You didn't make it to the third o...Congratulations! You didn't make it to the third of Sept but I did, 30 years ago! I was talking to a mom earlier this week about pre-teens and teens being mother's helpers. The moms in our church were so blessed by my daughter (Heatherlee) and her friends because they wanted to serve. So they would go to these houses and occupy (not babysit cause the mom was always there) the children so the moms could cook supper without children underfoot, have a friend for tea and enjoy uninterrupted conversations, do a Bible study or do housework. And because it was to teach them service and ministry the did it free. With your newborn, I think if someone is looking for a baby gift to give you they would find it under "merry maids"!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations again on the Birth of our daughter.<BR/>because of Jesus, Bobbie<BR/>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/bubbebobbie/368212/bubbebobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668975089997190457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-4289554298118410542007-08-08T01:26:00.000-04:002007-08-08T01:26:00.000-04:00Great information here, thank you!About the housew...Great information here, thank you!<BR/><BR/>About the housework? We do it first. And in the evening, I don't sit down until I've finished what I can...'cause once I sit down after the kiddos are in bed--I'm done and not getting up for anything!Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-84975791944191703942007-08-03T23:11:00.000-04:002007-08-03T23:11:00.000-04:00Hi Heather,Thank you for participating in “Homesch...Hi Heather,<BR/>Thank you for participating in “Homeschool Open House 2007”! I have had such fun putting it together but reading about your homeschools has been such fun and the real blessing!!! Thanks for the peek into your homeschool! <BR/><BR/>Hugs & Blessings,<BR/>Tiany<BR/>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/tianyDisney for Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700038627170961037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-29344431654899717852007-08-02T20:37:00.000-04:002007-08-02T20:37:00.000-04:00Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your homeschoo...Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your homeschool. I like Shurley English and have used it in the past and will probably use it again with the others. <BR/><BR/>I think their is times we all feel completely overwhelmed. Those are the days I usually decide we are going to go on a field trip or play outside. Sometimes you just have to shut the books. As for housework - delegate. That is my best tip. Me and the kids have a timer I set for 15 minutes and we all run around picking things up and putting them away before the timer goes off. I think they like this because they know the end is soon. I also have a chore chart for other things like vacuuming, feeding the cat and so on. I better quit I'm starting to write a blog entry in your comments.<BR/><BR/>Have a great year!<BR/>JoAnn<BR/>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolimgmommaof4/mommaof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/16941957952009445222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-2832729556659106972007-08-02T12:23:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:23:00.000-04:00I can't really help you with your questions becaus...I can't really help you with your questions because this will be my first year to homeschool! One thing I did start doing is a chore chart. I make it a positive thing and the girls love it! <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for inviting us into your open house!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520084693174528246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-37759128129323624562007-08-02T12:12:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:12:00.000-04:00Your blog is beautiful. I two believe so much in t...Your blog is beautiful. I two believe so much in the power of prayer! <BR/><BR/>About housekeeping, We call it Home Economics and have a school day just for that subject. This happens when I notice the piles are growing and everything is covered in dust! We also have 15 minute blast time where we pick up and put away! This works great for us because no one has to do a lot for long!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-46975985164098125592007-08-02T10:06:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:06:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing and for the tips there great!Thanks for sharing and for the tips there great!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091907506264274743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-15421575702215787872007-08-02T07:17:00.000-04:002007-08-02T07:17:00.000-04:00you said it Kristi!!you said it Kristi!!Swylvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860481722628696739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135908310479681265.post-41652493419878000332007-08-01T11:04:00.000-04:002007-08-01T11:04:00.000-04:00What is housework? I've determined that for the m...What is housework? I've determined that for the most part, it will wait, but I only have a short amount of time with my little guy. Thanks for the wonderful open house!!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05408863283853860125noreply@blogger.com