"BOX" day (not books!)

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8arrows
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"BOX" day (not books!)

Post by 8arrows » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:09 pm

Tessa Celeste ("Heavenly Fourth One"), our 8th child, 4th girl arrived Tuesday. She was 8.5 pounds, but she was a difficult delivery because her head was facing the wrong direction. I am even more amazed at God's creation than I have been the past seven times. I just look at her in awe! I have lots of help (smile!). We are doing some school today--as order was needed. It is strange teaching Algebra 1 and 2 and nursing a baby. I am looking forward to catching up on the board as I am starting to feel better. You just don't bounce back quite as quickly at 40!
Melissa, wife to Jim for 28 years
3 graduated, 2 using US 2, 8th grade dd using Missions to Marvels
Isaiah 40:11 ...He gently leads those that have young.
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Mumkins » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:20 pm

COngratulations!!! Enjoy your babymoon.
7 awesome kids!

3 graduated
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Jessi » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:33 pm

Congratulations! I love her name. So glad she is doing well and so are you Momma!
Jessi
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by netpea » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:44 pm

8arrows wrote:You just don't bounce back quite as quickly at 40!
No, say it ain't so! I'll be 40 for this one. :lol:

Seriously though, CONGRATULATIONS! I am thrilled for you but very surprised you are doing schoolwork so soon. :shock: The first 2 weeks are usually a sleep deprived blur I thought.
Lee Ann
DD3 - LHTH
DD10 - no longer schooled at home
DS12 - no longer schooled at home

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Leslie in TN
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Leslie in TN » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:01 pm

Congratulations to you! What a beautiful name!
Leslie in TN
Mama to Eva & Laura (16) and Samuel (14)

Currently using: World Geography with VideoText Algebra
Veterans of Rev2Rev, CTC, PHFHG and BLHFHG
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Kathleen » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:13 pm

Congratulations!! :D What a blessing! Enjoy your little one (and your big ones).

:D Kathleen
Homeschooling mom to 6:
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by eazbnsmom » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:16 pm

:D :D :D :D :D CONGRATULATIONS! :D :D :D :D :D
Kay in PA

Mom to dd12, dd11, ds9, ds7 & ds3 1/2


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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by spidermansmum » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:52 pm

Congratulations
- Delighted to have used LHTH,LHFHG and Beyond, Bigger , Preparing and DITHOR
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LHTH slowly with my 2 year old
Starting Bigger with my 8 y/o About to add on DITHOR
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by crlacey » Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:01 pm

Congrats! I'm glad you are up and well enough to do school. (I'm pretty shocked too since I wouldn't have been up to it so soon.)
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC

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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by 8arrows » Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:06 pm

Lee Ann and Crystal, Remember, there are 8 of them and one of me. We need some structure and order. I would not have been able to do anything before today if I had wanted to, and we are only doing partial school (1/2 days--3/4 days this week).
Tessa is sleeping one three hour stretch during the night, so I am doing all right on sleep.
Melissa, wife to Jim for 28 years
3 graduated, 2 using US 2, 8th grade dd using Missions to Marvels
Isaiah 40:11 ...He gently leads those that have young.
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by annaz » Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:17 pm

Good chuckle on your "box day"!
Congratulations on little Tessa!
I had my first one at 39.5 yrs!
Married 1994
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One DH :)
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by MamaBear23Cubs » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:00 am

Congrats the the arrival of your baby girl.
Military wife and Mama to 3 (DD12, DS8, & DD7)
Have used: Little Hands For Heaven, Little Hearts For His Glory, Beyond Little Hearts For His Glory,
Bigger Hearts For His Glory, and Preparing Hearts For His Glory.
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Carrie » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:44 pm

Congratulations on your very special "Box Day"! :D We are rejoicing with you on the arrival of your sweet baby girl. I'm so sorry it was a difficult birth, and I am in agreement that it's not as easy bouncing back at 40. I was turning 39 when we had our last little sweetie! :wink:

Wishing you 4 hour stretches of sleep! :D

Blessings,
Carrie
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by Tiffini » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:27 pm

Congratulations! What a beautiful name! You are an amazing woman to say the least. May God bless you and your family.
Tiffini
DD (21 ) Graduated! Used HOD from 5th Grade through 12th Grade!
B/G Twins (18) Graduated! Used HOD from 3rd through 12th Grade!
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Re: "BOX" day (not books!)

Post by my3sons » Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:15 pm

Welcome to the world Baby Tessa! :D Congrats to you as well 8Arrows! I had the same thought about the whole "bouncing back after baby" thing this last time around. I was 36, but it sure seemed harder (physically) than when I was in my late 20's. :D I will say it's nice to feel like you "know what you're doing", which you surely must by now. :wink: I pray you will continue to get more and more sleep, and that your other dc will continue to be your helpers, as well as dh. :D

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
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Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
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