tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post1187148296310293034..comments2022-08-22T20:51:34.791-10:00Comments on Hapless Homestead: Don't Even Know Where to Start Today...NancyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-60871904895749671152010-11-20T05:53:08.286-10:002010-11-20T05:53:08.286-10:00I was just talking to my oldest about taking CLEPs...I was just talking to my oldest about taking CLEPs to reduce her loans; she says she would rather take the classes. I will talk to her some more, but thinking she might have to make her own mistakes. The harder classes in college are the more fun ones, once you get used to the work load. More ideas, more thoughts, more fun. <br /><br />I will send you a comment with my Skype name. I was having trouble with it, too - I could only chat on it for awhile - I could see my sister, but she couldn't see or hear me. It is working better now. <br /><br />Thanks so much. Oh, and by the way, Lucas told me he got a 10/10 on his quiz yesterday, so somehow I was able to teach something I haven't seen for 25 years. Yay! Not relishing having to do it every week, though. Your son's help would be great. My son is only in Pre-Alg right now, so 1/5 the way through Alg II would be helpful. My older son is in Trig, but he always tries to do everything the hard, trig-like way and confuses everything....NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-61235536670010982902010-11-20T01:29:33.560-10:002010-11-20T01:29:33.560-10:00You know what? I just realized - of COURSE it wo...You know what? I just realized - of COURSE it works to Hawaii, I video call my OWN sister there. LOL We haven't done it in a long time, though. I was having some trouble with it for a while. I think it's working again. <br /><br />At the moment, I was thinking it was only good for the mainland. Well, gladly, my son does not have the same brain disease I have. <br /><br />If you like, comment on my blog with your Skype name. I pre-approve all comments, so I can get it that way and delete the info without it becoming public. <br /><br />I was trying to relearn Algebra with Michael, thinking that "two heads are better than one" for him, and also so that I could take the CLEP with him. But it was so time consuming. 2 to 3 hours a day. There was so much to do around here that was not getting done. So I finally quit about half way through Algebra 1. He is now about 1/5 of the way through Algebra 2. <br /><br />~FaithFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491898004275353526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-24958618104499153712010-11-19T20:13:32.055-10:002010-11-19T20:13:32.055-10:00Faith, I know my Skype works across the Pacific (a...Faith, I know my Skype works across the Pacific (and the Atlantic as well). I may just ask you if your son wouldn't mind helping sometime....I had to relearn everything on linear equations this week! There is definitely a reason I am not the math teacher. FIne doing taxes and paying bills, not so fine with Algebra.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-75141421429757837142010-11-19T20:10:34.631-10:002010-11-19T20:10:34.631-10:00I got a little snarky; I am going to be nicer now ...I got a little snarky; I am going to be nicer now :). I know my kid is usually really well behaved in school, but I also know that procrastinating has been rearing its ugly head - I bet the truth of what's happening is somewhere in the middle. <br /><br />The teacher was not entirely professional, but I am sure she has had just as long a week as the one I have had. I am going to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, let the boy sleep a TON this weekend, and have us all start on a better foot next week....if that doesn't work, the dreaded parent-teacher-kid meeting will take place to the complete embarrassment of my son....only had two of those in the 6.5 years he's been in school...both in 5th grade which is when his dad started working on another island.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-10510018177568458082010-11-19T18:46:09.360-10:002010-11-19T18:46:09.360-10:00This comment has been removed by the author.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-30540059956549374222010-11-19T16:39:08.119-10:002010-11-19T16:39:08.119-10:00Aw, poor guy. I tend to respond to generalized s...Aw, poor guy. I tend to respond to generalized statements in the same way, so I understand. <br /><br />I found myself wishing that our Skype program would let us video chat over the Pacific so my son could help yours if he needed it. <br /><br />Sounds like you were the perfect mom! And perfect also means if the house isn't spotless because your son needed you, you were there. :o)<br /><br />Did you ever make one of those "every fifteen mintues' lists when your kids were all young? I did that once and it finally opened my eyes to why I never got anything done. Caring for children is a full time job.<br /><br />So you...<br />Work full time<br />Parent full time<br />Have a full time farm<br /><br />Yup, you've got a list that will never get done. LOL<br /><br />It's hard to do it all. I have so many things to do and it's a scramble to make a dent. I think you're doing a great job.<br /><br />~FaithFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491898004275353526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-61012696060135222672010-11-19T15:06:58.431-10:002010-11-19T15:06:58.431-10:00You did exactly the right thing. I can remember ni...You did exactly the right thing. I can remember nights like that at my house. Hours sitting at the dining room table writing questions and answers on index cards for someone's test. In the back of your head your thinking how long is this going to last. One bright spot, it is Friday and there is no homework on Friday's.From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.com