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Sibling Fights
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I homeschool two of my nieces in the mornings (2nd and 4th grade). If I leave them unattended for more than 20 minutes (to clean the kitchen, do laundry, or whatever), invariably they start fighting.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Brazeau Jun 23, 2010.

Invasion of Ants
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Our house has been INVADED with sugar ants. They don't bite but they're everywhere. Nothing is safe: the cabinet, pantry, counter tops, table, floor, even the bathroom. EW. Last year we kept them at…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Bennett Aug 14, 2010.

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Mary Bennett replied to Angèle's discussion Invasion of Ants
"They are AWFUL!!! Mary http://marynate.blogspot.com/2010/08/attack-of-malware.html"
Aug 14, 2010
Mary Brazeau replied to Angèle's discussion Invasion of Ants
"We first made sure all pantry items were in a plastic bag or container. Cleaned like crazy. Then used cayenne pepper mixed with borax and made a perimeter around the house and around the kitchen. Where you see them scrub well with bleach-- they…"
Aug 11, 2010
Mary Bennett replied to Angèle's discussion Invasion of Ants
"We've just noticed this problem yesterday. I had one of the kids drink a can of Coke yesterday (what a chore! How did they survive???) and leave a little bit on the bottom. We mixed equal parts of Borax and white sugar, and then poured it into…"
Aug 11, 2010
Mary Brazeau replied to Angèle's discussion Sibling Fights
"If I have to step in I focus on it being part of their jobs to create peace in the school room. There are also practicle things you can do like having them work in the kitchen when you do. Either to teach kitchen skills, keep an eye or as a natural…"
Jun 23, 2010
Kara McLaren replied to Angèle's discussion Sibling Fights
"I think that they learn what works and what doesn't by working it out for themselves. After all, we will not always be there. However, if there is physical violence an adult must always step in. That is never allowed. I used to send my kids out…"
Jun 22, 2010
Elisa left a comment for Angèle
"Dear Angele...what a coincidence! I just clicked on your blog and recognized it right away, because I stumbled upon it this weekend...perhaps through the small successes. How funny! I was going to write on my blog about what you wrote...so I'm…"
Jun 6, 2010
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"Thank you :). It's easier to preach than to practice, though! Yes, I do, actually: http://citywifecountrylife.blogspot.com Do you have one?"
Jun 6, 2010
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Jun 6, 2010
Kathy C. replied to Angèle's discussion Sibling Fights
"I step in only when my kids fights start to get physical or they are screaming so loud I am about to loose my mind. My boys are 4 and 3 so younger then your nieces. They thing that sticks out to me though is that it is during school time. I think I…"
May 31, 2010
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Sibling Fights

I homeschool two of my nieces in the mornings (2nd and 4th grade). If I leave them unattended for more than 20 minutes (to clean the kitchen, do laundry, or whatever), invariably they start fighting. My question is: how many of these fights should be refereed, and how many left for them to resolve themselves? There's no physical hitting; it's mostly yelling or talking in angry tones, "Stop it!!" etc. I don't like the disquiet in my home (and try to keep up the school feel) so I step in pretty…See More
May 2, 2010
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Sibling Fights

I homeschool two of my nieces in the mornings (2nd and 4th grade). If I leave them unattended for more than 20 minutes (to clean the kitchen, do laundry, or whatever), invariably they start fighting. My question is: how many of these fights should be refereed, and how many left for them to resolve themselves? There's no physical hitting; it's mostly yelling or talking in angry tones, "Stop it!!" etc. I don't like the disquiet in my home (and try to keep up the school feel) so I step in pretty…See More
Apr 28, 2010
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Angèle replied to Jessica Ianiro's discussion Daily Rosary with Little Children
"My mom tells me I learned how to pray the Hail Mary at age 18 months and that's when they would start letting us lead the decades. There was a daily battle for the next 10 years or so, day in and day out. Mom and Dad vs. 4 young kids. We would…"
Apr 21, 2010
Angèle replied to Anne Matthews's discussion Is there a website that offers book reviews similar to screenIt.com
"ScreenIt is a little too graphic for me... I kind of feel like I've already seen all the filth after I read their line-by-line reviews. I like to use Focus on the Family's movie reviews, Plugged In Online (also for music, tv, and…"
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I was living in the city, teaching at a Catholic school and working on my Ph.D. in Philosophy when I met a dashing Catholic farmer from far far away. Left it all behind to marry this man of my dreams and haven't looked back. We're so in love! It's still an adjustment, though. Ballets, symphonies, art museums, and days on the town are replaced by county fairs, livestock auctions, fence painting and trips to the parts store. Now I'm a high school youth minister and homeschool 2 of our nieces. It's a blessed life!

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Hannah's Tears

Without a word our glances meet. He sees the bitter grief in my eyes and knows my thoughts... the wound I'm salting... again. His eyes caress me with his tender gaze of love.



"When does it hurt?" he asks me softly.



I sigh deeply. I don't like talking about it; even with my dearest love. It's too painful.



"When does it hurt?" he repeats gently. His compassionate tones massage my aching heart.



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At 3:47pm on June 6, 2010, Elisa said…
Dear Angele...what a coincidence! I just clicked on your blog and recognized it right away, because I stumbled upon it this weekend...perhaps through the small successes. How funny! I was going to write on my blog about what you wrote...so I'm going to link your blog w/ your name. Is that okay? My blog is www.elisaloves.com I love connecting with other Catholic women through blogging! It is encouraging and inspiring. God bless!
At 5:55pm on October 27, 2009, Maranda McElwee said…
I read Hannah's tears...........and I think you write beautifully! I will be praying for you and your husband! If you haven't heard about the Christmas Novena, Arwen has mentioned it today in her story about her godson's baptism. Have a blessed day!
 
 
 

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