Do you golf?  I just don’t get it.  I don’t understand what the fascination is with this sport.  I have no problem with others who play, I just don’t understand how it can be so exciting to so many.  My father-in-law loves the game, my husband is ok with it but he could take it or leave it.  I have other family members who play but I still just don’t get it.

I usually try to buy something golf related for family members who love the sport.  There are a lot of cute little trinkets for the golfer. I could also buy golf equipment if I knew what to buy.

I don’t know…I think I’ll just stick to the birdies in my yard.

I have four children, two of these have a problem with standing up straight.  I can’t get them to keep their shoulders back, head up, stomach in, etc, etc.  They look like they have a little hump back!  I told them if they don’t stand up straight I’m going to strap a board to them to keep them straight…that or get them a posture corrector!

Does anyone have any suggestions on getting them to stand up straight?

I have a good friend who gets migraines quite often.  She has tried all sorts of things to rid herself of them…she hasn’t tried Botox for migraines yet, but that may be next!

Migraines are the worst kind of headache…the pain is excruciating. Some people describe a bright light they can see..even in the dark. Many must go to complete darkness. I’ve had what I believe are migraines, but luckily it has only been a few times.

Do you get migraines? What do you do to help to relieve the pain?

I was told about this “A Poem In Your Pocket” by Lisa from a Small-Leaved Shamrock.  I went to her post here to read more.

 I have two favorite poems…both are equally wonderful.  This one was written by my 4th great grandfather Zebulon Leavenworth for his wife Margaret on their 50th wedding anniversary.

THE GOLDEN WEDDING

Fifty years through shine and shower,
fifty years, my gentle wife,
You and I have walked together,
down the rugged road of life.
From the hill of Spring we started,
and through all the Summer land,
and the fruitful Autumn country,
We have journeyed hand in hand.
We have borne the heat and burdon,
Willingly, painfully and slow,
We have gathered in our harvest,
With rejoicing long ago.
Leave the upland for our children,
they are strong to sow and reap;
Through the quiet wintery lowlands,
We our level way will keep.
‘Tis a dreary country, darling,
You and I are passing through,
But the road lies straight before us,
and the miles are short and few.
No more dangers to encounter,
no more hills to climb, true friend,
nothing now but simple walking,
till we reach our journey’s end.
We have had our time of gladness,
‘Twas a proud and happy day,
Ah! the proudest of our journey,
When we felt that we could say,
of the children God has given us,
fondly looking on the six,
Lovely women are our daughters,
And our sons are noble men.
We have had our time of sorrow,
Our time of anxious fears,
When we could not see the milestones,
Through the blindness of our tears.
In the sunny Summer country,
Far behind us, Zebbie, Thaddie,
and Marshall, too grew weary,
and we left them on the way.
Are you looking backward, Mother.
that you stumble in the snow?
I am still your guide and staff, dear,
lean your weight upon me-so.
Our road is growing narrow,
And-what is that you say?
Yes, I know your eyes are dim, dear.
But we have not lost our way.
Cheer thee, Cheer thee, faithful hearted,
just a little way before
lies the Eternal City
of the King that we adore.
I can see the shining spires,
and the King-the King, my dear;
We have served him long and humbly-
he will bless us, never fear.
Ah! The snow falls fast and heavy,
how you shiver with the cold,
let me wrap your mantle closer,
and my arm around you fold.
We are weak and faint and weary,
And the sun’s low in the west;
we have reached the gate, my darling,
Let us tarry here and rest.

I will post the second poem later this evening.  It’s a wonderful poem by my great grandfather Robert Brown.

I received all of our curriculum (many binders) and have been reading through it and trying to get everything ready…but I’m just more confused by it. I have used boxed curriculum, unit studies and even put together our own curriculum using whatever I had on hand and at the library…but this is confusing!

I’ve checked out the few websites I’ve been sent…but nothing seems to help.  If any other weaver moms out there could email me I’d appreciate a little help getting started!  Especially those using the Volume and the supplement.  My kids are 2nd/3rd grade, 7th grade and 9th grade.  Here are the Weaver books I have:

Volume 1

7-12 Supplement

High Way to English

Wisdom Words

Day By Day