tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post6397471124804301807..comments2023-10-29T06:57:56.480-04:00Comments on OUR PLANS MULTIPLIED: Overdue Thoughts and Tough DecisionsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850978108377533noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-34355412534211630552012-05-14T23:22:55.253-04:002012-05-14T23:22:55.253-04:00The youngest in our family reminds me so much of J...The youngest in our family reminds me so much of Julia. Both can be so incredibly charming is the interesting thing. If they're the center of attention (and boy can they ham it for the camera) everything's usually OK. Speaking from an older sister's perspective, it was difficult for me as well, who was put in charge in the absence of my parents. And like what you describe, it's worse with me. My mom found it easier to just take her along places, but that's a drain on my mom. We can especially identify with the picking trouble with siblings. THE MOST draining part of her behavior is the "need" to stir up the pot in whatever family activity is going on. Like you said, structure is good, but it's exhausting to try to keep such a busy person busy. I hope that school will be a positive experience for her and a good break for the rest of the family!Elizabethhttp://sgafsisterlife.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-36558959667308321772012-05-11T03:03:20.982-04:002012-05-11T03:03:20.982-04:00We are considering this for our child who is very ...We are considering this for our child who is very similar to how you describe Julia. It is very stressful on everyone to have a child screaming(or whining)in the background for most of the day. Once we get moved, we will see what there is available and whether or not she qualifies for special help. Please keep us posted on how the school is handling her or if she is different there. I hope you are able to bring her home. Tell us what the other kids think too. I'm afraid, they will want to go, too, and I'm really not ready to deal with that issue again.<br /><br />I have had similar beliefs about homeschooling and avoided any government help or programs like the plague. However, now I'm glad that we live in a country that has help when it's needed.Mike and Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432696541518313731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-21963875508728776022012-05-10T09:41:59.819-04:002012-05-10T09:41:59.819-04:00Jenny...kudos. you are doing what is best at the t...Jenny...kudos. you are doing what is best at the time for everyone. Like Mrs. Foringer said.....step by step, day by day. These are the situations where the rubber meets the road....in your trust of the Lord to protect & care for our children.On A Hot Tin Roofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302692829810205652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-46767296376815099742012-05-08T20:11:28.106-04:002012-05-08T20:11:28.106-04:00Oh, Jenny! Congratulations on the first successfu...Oh, Jenny! Congratulations on the first successful day getting Julia to school! How proud she looked and happy -- will be anxious to hear how she was when she came home! You're doing a great job, Kiddo! I'm sorry if I sounded shocked-- just surprised if anything! Lots of love to all of you--day by day and step by step!!!Love Love Love MOMLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510692335559942225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-21235770166566321932012-05-08T19:19:56.562-04:002012-05-08T19:19:56.562-04:00Being a family means doing what is best for the wh...Being a family means doing what is best for the whole as well as each member. You're doing it.Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407009384129965375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581082367733814891.post-41962860632374371832012-05-08T13:28:36.962-04:002012-05-08T13:28:36.962-04:00You know I have come to respect those families who...You know I have come to respect those families who aren't totally rigid with their homeschooling. We have a few that have done it off and on, for some kids but not others, and just been flexible to what is best for each kid and the family each year. To me it reflects a great desire to do what is best rather than doing one thing just because. We also have a friend who has sent two kids to preschool for the sake of the older children's homeschooling. Do what is best for your family and the Lord will always make up the rest.Angela Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839443261200410777noreply@blogger.com