http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/ The Mind of Mathematical Madness en-us 2010-06-19T11:06:02-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006592.html The last month has been loads of fun with the baby. On Mother's Day, she granted me a full night's sleep. and in the last week, is now consistently sleeping through the night (9 or 10 to 6 or 7).... Anna 2010-06-19T11:06:02-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006591.html So I was thinking during one of my tutoring sessions a few weeks ago about how it is recommended to read every day with your child at least 20 minutes and surround the child with books. It made me wonder... Anna 2010-06-19T10:52:13-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006590.html Electric pump. So so worth the extra cost (even if it's just a single electric..., I love my Medela....) Also, having the insurance company pay for 90% of the cost because the pump was a Rx. Lots and lots of... Anna 2010-06-19T10:44:21-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006585.html Saturday: trying to get ready for a trip to mall for exercise and chat with a new mommy friend---projectile poop, 3 feet: clean diaper, 2 changing pads (current and the clean one stored to the side), crib bumper, crib sheet,... Anna 2010-05-04T13:01:15-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006584.html So it's been a couple of weeks... Grace is now just shy of 6 weeks old and has been gaining about a half a pound of week. She really likes food. If she's hungry, she'll take it however it's offered...even... Anna 2010-05-03T21:17:50-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006577.html Pregnancy is the easy part. Use the restroom when baby starts exhibiting wake-up for feeding cues. Keep water bottle full and close by at all times. Take it slow. Pray lots. God even hears the little prayers such as "please... Anna 2010-04-07T13:11:16-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006576.html So tomorrow my baby girl turns 2 weeks old. Last night I went to a BF support group and she weighed in at 8 pounds 8.4 ounces--a gain of 6.4 ounces since last Thursday. I could tell she had gained... Anna 2010-04-07T12:24:24-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006573.html Here's hoping I can get some thoughts down from this first week of motherhood. The night before you were born was long as I kept having contractions and had trouble sleeping longer than 30 minutes or so at a time.... Anna 2010-04-01T13:13:11-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006554.html Every year I do BSF, there seems to be one main teaching God wants to get across to me. With Romans, it was about Jesus being THE Way--even for Jews. With Matthew, it was forgiveness. Last year with Life of... Anna 2010-01-26T00:16:29-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006552.html So if anybody still checks this.... Warning: rant about Pat Robertson to follow I was driving home tonight from AWANA listening to Wally on our awesome local Christian station, The Spirit (89.1). Wally Rocks! Anyways, he was talking about Haiti... Anna 2010-01-13T21:50:18-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006530.html Parents of children with special needs are my heroes. I follow the difficult lives of two acquaintances of mine, each who have a 2 year old with special physical needs. One acquaintance had a son born with spinal bifida and... Anna 2009-10-14T21:49:33-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006527.html by Vota "If you don't see the real me You won't see what mercy's done If you don't see my weakness You won't see what love has won If you don't see the distance from the darkness to the sun... Anna 2009-10-10T09:23:01-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006521.html so I heard a rather an awesome song today by a new band called "Sidewalk Prophets" Here are part of the lyrics form "The Words I Would Say" Be strong in the Lord And never give up hope You’re gonna... Anna 2009-09-01T23:02:54-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006520.html Now that we have been making the news official, I shall also post here that the Scholl family is expected to increase around April 1. For those who don't want to do the math, I'm currently at 9.5 weeks. Almost... Anna 2009-08-31T20:57:11-06:00 http://www.shadowcouncil.org/mathteach/archives/006518.html While I wait for water to boil to make my minestrone soup, I shall write the long promised post on God's Gracious and Abundant provision in the Scholl family life this last year. A little over a year ago, I... Anna 2009-08-24T20:07:22-06:00