Update on us
lindsayborrer
Hi folks,
I posted a few weeks ago about our sudden very large family, and
you'll understand that things have been a bit overwhelming. I wanted
to update you.
First, it seems like we're going to be getting a bit larger. I just
discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise. This would not have
been the time I would have planned a new baby, but somehow with
everything else, I feel remarkably calm (and happy) about it. I was
worried that the kids would be worried or upset, but they are all
very happy. Becca, who is 9, said "We've all had such a sad time.
It's good to have something wonderful to look forward to."
I had read your sweet responses to the older kids, who didn't say
much. The next day they ALL came to Dan and me. Emma told us that
they had all agreed that if one of us were willing to be home with
them they would like to unschool. Sophie, who is 13, a Virgo, and
VERY serious said, "Look this whole thing is going to look like the
Waltons, especially with a new baby. We're going to go crazy without
some structure, and we all have to pitch in. We're a weird family,
but we ARE a family."
At that point I started to cry (Dan, too), and said I'd be happy to
be home with them. Annie, who is 10, and another Virgo, wants to make
up charts to keep us organized. I thought that might be overdoing it.
She said, pointing to me and Dan, "Your main jobs are to love us and
to keep telling stories about our parents so the little ones don't
forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a long time.
So, I have let my employers I will not be returning. (Dan and I have
been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work November 1. And we
are settling in.
Lindsay
I posted a few weeks ago about our sudden very large family, and
you'll understand that things have been a bit overwhelming. I wanted
to update you.
First, it seems like we're going to be getting a bit larger. I just
discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise. This would not have
been the time I would have planned a new baby, but somehow with
everything else, I feel remarkably calm (and happy) about it. I was
worried that the kids would be worried or upset, but they are all
very happy. Becca, who is 9, said "We've all had such a sad time.
It's good to have something wonderful to look forward to."
I had read your sweet responses to the older kids, who didn't say
much. The next day they ALL came to Dan and me. Emma told us that
they had all agreed that if one of us were willing to be home with
them they would like to unschool. Sophie, who is 13, a Virgo, and
VERY serious said, "Look this whole thing is going to look like the
Waltons, especially with a new baby. We're going to go crazy without
some structure, and we all have to pitch in. We're a weird family,
but we ARE a family."
At that point I started to cry (Dan, too), and said I'd be happy to
be home with them. Annie, who is 10, and another Virgo, wants to make
up charts to keep us organized. I thought that might be overdoing it.
She said, pointing to me and Dan, "Your main jobs are to love us and
to keep telling stories about our parents so the little ones don't
forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a long time.
So, I have let my employers I will not be returning. (Dan and I have
been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work November 1. And we
are settling in.
Lindsay
Donald and Sandra Winn
Sandy gives hugs to(((((((((((((((LINDSAY AND DAN AND
NEW FAMILY))))))))))))))
That brought me to tears! How very very beautiful of
an opporutunity for you all. Congratulations on the
news of being with child. If your love in your home
is 1/2 of what shows through on this email you wrote,
it is so much more than many children receive.
Please keep us posted as to what is going on with you.
--- lindsayborrer <lindsayborrer@...> wrote:
~Sandy
www.homelearningnaturally.blogspot.com
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NEW FAMILY))))))))))))))
That brought me to tears! How very very beautiful of
an opporutunity for you all. Congratulations on the
news of being with child. If your love in your home
is 1/2 of what shows through on this email you wrote,
it is so much more than many children receive.
Please keep us posted as to what is going on with you.
--- lindsayborrer <lindsayborrer@...> wrote:
> Hi folks,Peace and Joy,
> I posted a few weeks ago about our sudden very large
> family, and
> you'll understand that things have been a bit
> overwhelming. I wanted
> to update you.
>
> First, it seems like we're going to be getting a bit
> larger. I just
> discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise.
> This would not have
> been the time I would have planned a new baby, but
> somehow with
> everything else, I feel remarkably calm (and happy)
> about it. I was
> worried that the kids would be worried or upset, but
> they are all
> very happy. Becca, who is 9, said "We've all had
> such a sad time.
> It's good to have something wonderful to look
> forward to."
>
> I had read your sweet responses to the older kids,
> who didn't say
> much. The next day they ALL came to Dan and me. Emma
> told us that
> they had all agreed that if one of us were willing
> to be home with
> them they would like to unschool. Sophie, who is 13,
> a Virgo, and
> VERY serious said, "Look this whole thing is going
> to look like the
> Waltons, especially with a new baby. We're going to
> go crazy without
> some structure, and we all have to pitch in. We're a
> weird family,
> but we ARE a family."
>
> At that point I started to cry (Dan, too), and said
> I'd be happy to
> be home with them. Annie, who is 10, and another
> Virgo, wants to make
> up charts to keep us organized. I thought that might
> be overdoing it.
> She said, pointing to me and Dan, "Your main jobs
> are to love us and
> to keep telling stories about our parents so the
> little ones don't
> forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a
> long time.
>
> So, I have let my employers I will not be returning.
> (Dan and I have
> been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work
> November 1. And we
> are settling in.
>
> Lindsay
>
>
>
>
~Sandy
www.homelearningnaturally.blogspot.com
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In a message dated 10/21/2005 8:48:52 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
lindsayborrer@... writes:
"Your main jobs are to love us and
to keep telling stories about our parents so the little ones don't
forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a long time.
If I can stop crying long enough to write this.... I have been thinking
about your family so much since reading your first posts and I didn't respond
because I just couldn't find the words to convey both my sadness and my hope
for you all.
You sound like just a remarkable woman and I'm thrilled for you that you are
having a child.
You are giving those children and yourself such a gift to be with them.
Along with telling those stories you will be creating stories of your own. I
hope you continue to let us know about your lives and your journey.
Gail
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lindsayborrer@... writes:
"Your main jobs are to love us and
to keep telling stories about our parents so the little ones don't
forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a long time.
If I can stop crying long enough to write this.... I have been thinking
about your family so much since reading your first posts and I didn't respond
because I just couldn't find the words to convey both my sadness and my hope
for you all.
You sound like just a remarkable woman and I'm thrilled for you that you are
having a child.
You are giving those children and yourself such a gift to be with them.
Along with telling those stories you will be creating stories of your own. I
hope you continue to let us know about your lives and your journey.
Gail
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polykow
THe best of luck for you and your family and congratulations on the baby.
Thank you for the update. I have been thinking a lot about you all.
Bless you and your family,
Alex
Thank you for the update. I have been thinking a lot about you all.
Bless you and your family,
Alex
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From: lindsayborrer
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Update on us
Hi folks,
I posted a few weeks ago about our sudden very large family, and
you'll understand that things have been a bit overwhelming. I wanted
to update you.
First, it seems like we're going to be getting a bit larger. I just
discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise. This would not have
been the time I would have planned a new baby, but somehow with
everything else, I feel remarkably calm (and happy) about it. I was
worried that the kids would be worried or upset, but they are all
very happy. Becca, who is 9, said "We've all had such a sad time.
It's good to have something wonderful to look forward to."
I had read your sweet responses to the older kids, who didn't say
much. The next day they ALL came to Dan and me. Emma told us that
they had all agreed that if one of us were willing to be home with
them they would like to unschool. Sophie, who is 13, a Virgo, and
VERY serious said, "Look this whole thing is going to look like the
Waltons, especially with a new baby. We're going to go crazy without
some structure, and we all have to pitch in. We're a weird family,
but we ARE a family."
At that point I started to cry (Dan, too), and said I'd be happy to
be home with them. Annie, who is 10, and another Virgo, wants to make
up charts to keep us organized. I thought that might be overdoing it.
She said, pointing to me and Dan, "Your main jobs are to love us and
to keep telling stories about our parents so the little ones don't
forget them." As you would imagine, we cried for a long time.
So, I have let my employers I will not be returning. (Dan and I have
been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work November 1. And we
are settling in.
Lindsay
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Rebecca DeLong
Hi, I've been off-line for the better part of a year and just got online a few days ago. We are in California and we decided to try signing Jaiden (7yrs ds) up in a charter school this year. He is a child who craves structure and order (always has). He has made scheduals for himselfs amd posted them all over the house :).
I feel a little strange unschooling and being in a charter school, but Jaiden seems to be much happier now. Thats what matters right?
Avery (4yrs ds) is all excited about getting signed up in the charter next year, but I worry a little more about that, he'll be 5 and I think he should just be, but his big brother in in charter school so he HAS to be in it too. Avery is also a very different personality than Jaiden he doesn't like structure at all. I guess we'll burn that bridge when we get to it :).
Hmmm, this is all very rambly and disconected my coffee is still trying to work it's way to my brain. I just wanted to pop in and say hi, I'm glad to be back.
~Rebecca
"If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some!"
-Hobbes
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I feel a little strange unschooling and being in a charter school, but Jaiden seems to be much happier now. Thats what matters right?
Avery (4yrs ds) is all excited about getting signed up in the charter next year, but I worry a little more about that, he'll be 5 and I think he should just be, but his big brother in in charter school so he HAS to be in it too. Avery is also a very different personality than Jaiden he doesn't like structure at all. I guess we'll burn that bridge when we get to it :).
Hmmm, this is all very rambly and disconected my coffee is still trying to work it's way to my brain. I just wanted to pop in and say hi, I'm glad to be back.
~Rebecca
"If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some!"
-Hobbes
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In a message dated 10/21/2005 10:48:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
lindsayborrer@... writes:
So, I have let my employers I will not be returning. (Dan and I have
been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work November 1. And we
are settling in.
~~~~~~~~~~
(((Lindsay & family)))
Congratulations on your new little one-to-be. I believe little ones are sent
to us for reasons we may never know, and sometimes it seems like it's not
the best time to be having a baby, or it's unexpected, but, someone sent them
for a reason.
I'm so glad the children are settling in. You are so wonderful to be doing
this, something that they will never, ever forget. And they sound like a bunch
of great kids. Best of luck to you all...
Jenny
Homeschooling in Greenfield, MA
Danny (12-1-99), Kelsey (11-1-01) and Evelyn (5-19-04)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. ~William Butler
Yeats
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lindsayborrer@... writes:
So, I have let my employers I will not be returning. (Dan and I have
been on a leave of absence.) Dan goes back to work November 1. And we
are settling in.
~~~~~~~~~~
(((Lindsay & family)))
Congratulations on your new little one-to-be. I believe little ones are sent
to us for reasons we may never know, and sometimes it seems like it's not
the best time to be having a baby, or it's unexpected, but, someone sent them
for a reason.
I'm so glad the children are settling in. You are so wonderful to be doing
this, something that they will never, ever forget. And they sound like a bunch
of great kids. Best of luck to you all...
Jenny
Homeschooling in Greenfield, MA
Danny (12-1-99), Kelsey (11-1-01) and Evelyn (5-19-04)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. ~William Butler
Yeats
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Angela
(((Lindsay)))
That is wonderful. Congratulations to you on the new baby and good luck
with unschooling your new family. If ever you need support in your
unschooling endeavors, please make sure you reach out to the unschooling
community for help.
Angela
game-enthusiast@...
That is wonderful. Congratulations to you on the new baby and good luck
with unschooling your new family. If ever you need support in your
unschooling endeavors, please make sure you reach out to the unschooling
community for help.
Angela
game-enthusiast@...
Robyn Coburn
<<<< First, it seems like we're going to be getting a bit larger. I just
discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise.>>>>
Lindsay, congratulations, this is amazing and wonderful news. Like many
others I was moved to weeping by the sweetness of the children's words.
It is *fine* to support the Virgo organizational qualities that your girls
are initiating. Unschooling doesn't mean disorganized, unless that is how
everyone is happy!
Keep well.
Robyn L. Coburn
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discovered that I am pregnant, a total surprise.>>>>
Lindsay, congratulations, this is amazing and wonderful news. Like many
others I was moved to weeping by the sweetness of the children's words.
It is *fine* to support the Virgo organizational qualities that your girls
are initiating. Unschooling doesn't mean disorganized, unless that is how
everyone is happy!
Keep well.
Robyn L. Coburn
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