Posts by Bekka

Posting in here because it seems to fit the situation.  Our dd's 5th grade teacher felt she was ready for algebra this (6th gr) year, and so we "negotiated" or "discussed" with the math dept at our middle school and the counselor,...

So separate from my update, I just wanted to get some opinions/ideas. DD1 has decided she wants a violin jam session birthday party.  I am at a loss as to how to organize a jam session for her birthday party--should I find some...

The biggest issue with multiple children playing instruments in different families is that their music interests are all over the board.  As I said, dd1, 12, went to a non-Suzuki strings institute that focused on group...

Well, I will put in a caveat here that I don't do as loose of "gentle discipline" as many do here.  I try very hard not to spank out of anger or frustration, with 99% success rate.  Yelling, I don't do quite as well.  I...

No institute for us this year.  Dd is going to a kids' only strings Institute starting TOMORROW which means I have to drive everyone in the car to take her an hour away in rush traffic.  Maybe won't be too bad; we're...

Apparently it is very common for health care providers to have a "cash amount" vs. an "insurance amount."  The difference can be quite large and it has never sat quite right, but in the defense of the health care providers, if...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bekka  My friend had a very good planned CS I believe at the hospital in Williamsburg, VA after the hospital near her described their policies.  I am not sure whether she was...

My friend had a very good planned CS I believe at the hospital in Williamsburg, VA after the hospital near her described their policies.  I am not sure whether she was actually about to hold the baby; I seem to remember she got to...

c/p from the other thread:   I've lived in Sterling for 6 years and moved here from a small city out of state.  There are lots of resources, but they are definitely spread out.  If you're a 1 car...

I've lived in Sterling for 6 years and moved here from a small city out of state.  There are lots of resources, but they are definitely spread out.  If you're a 1 car family and want the Metro, I would lean toward Falls...