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Girlfriends Visiting Dallas
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on October 12, 2006
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We recently moved to Dallas. My girlfriends are going to visit me for a weekend in November. The theme for the weekend is RELAX! What are some good places to eat ar...
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- West Village and Highland Park Village are fun for shopping and dining. Arboretum is pretty - you can have lunch and look at the flowers and the lake - but not much m...
- FUN! I am not sure where in Dallas you live, but, Uptown is fun. You can shop at the West Village and there are a couple of good mexican restaurants in the shoppin...
- My girlfriends and I like Spike at Mockingbird Station (not too pricey, fantastic drinks) but make sure you make reservations as it is small. Also, you could try La D...
Michelle Duggar or Kate Gosselin????
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on August 12, 2009
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My husband and 2 kids went to a friends house located on a lake. I spent the entire time wading in the water with the kids getting them snacks playing with them chan...
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- L., I am just finishing a study on the book "The Excellent Wife" by Martha Peace. It is a Biblical perspective on being the wife God wants you to be whether your h...
- Hi L., That would have scared the heck out of me. Maybe someone else on this site has a better way to handle this, but if it were me, (and I've done this before jus...
- On a different subject...sort of, go to the website infantswim.com. Won't solve the hubby issue but may give you some peace of mind around water. Obviously the kids st...
Taking My Full Weekend Away from Kids.
Asked by P.S. from Pueblo
on July 26, 2008
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I am the visiting parent and I'm the mom. No I'm not evil, I left and the kids had their schools and activities. It's been hard starting over after 14 years of staying...
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- I disagree with the idea that the kids belong to any person. They do belong to God, however. Children are not possessions, like pets, that we have around when we wan...
- I'm dealing with the other side of this, an out of state father who demanded that the kids spend their sunmmer there. I let them decide (they are 17 and 14) and we now...
- I know this is a very hard time for you. I have not been through this, but my best friend is still. My advise is to ask your children. I know most people dont like tha...
Extended Family Issues....Hellllllppppp
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on October 31, 2006
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 2.5 year old son and a 13 month old daughter. When we go to a very close extended family members house there always ends us being an awkwardnes...
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- babies have more instincs than we do, keep your child away from them. He may see and fear something. It is your son do not let anybody to damage him. You can say them ...
- Confront the family member and tell him/her that your son is uncomfortable around them. Ask him/her to stop the teasing as it's not funny or enjoyable to your son. B...
- I am assuming the family member is another child. If this is the case you need to speak to that child's parent. No matter how close you are your child needs to come fi...
How to Avoid Going to Friend's House...
Asked by A.W. from Grand Rapids
on April 7, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
My best friend lives an hour and a half away from us. She has two small children right about my kids' ages, so we really want to get together, but it's ...
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- Does her husband get any days off where he could meet you halfway and then you could have them at your house for a few days? I would also have to say that honest...
- I know that is a tough one because being honest could really hurt... If you don't want to tell her straight out... Pet dander stays in the air even if the dog goes in...
- Hi A., I would tell her that you suspect your children have pet allergies. I know that it may be somewhat untruthful, but if you go there and have a miserable visit...
Is It Too Soon to Visit My Friend and Let Our Girls Play Again
Asked by A.D. from Detroit
on August 25, 2008
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hello all i,ve experienced the worst. A real good friend of mine had a baby 16 months ago the baby has been having different issues first with its bowls then its heari...
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- I would call her and tell her you are bringing over some food, easy pre-prepped meals and picking up the children to come to your house to play for a few hours or the ...
- A., I am sooooooo sorry to hear about this. That just breaks my heart to pieces and I couldn't imagine what your friend must be going through. My husband has ...
- Ask her. Best friends will tell you if it's too soon, although Im sure it's not. She may really need to help her kids get their minds on something else as well as he...
Help-My 15 Yr Old Son and Inappropriate Web Sites
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on April 16, 2008
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We block our computer with software to limit where they can go but somehow my 15hr old biological son got around it and was visiting provacative websites..Ok PORNOGRAP...
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- Lock the computer. You can buy the little locks at Wal-mart and insert them in the plug. Tell him he is not allowed to utilize the computer till you feel it's time a...
- You didn't mention... is this your biological son or your stepson? If it's your stepson, how's your relationship with him? If it's your stepson, it might be a good ...
- Hi A.! What a difficult struggle that I think most teens have to deal with! Our boys are still young, but my nephews have struggled with this and most men do, too. ...
Mother in Law
Asked by H.J. from Nashville
on July 20, 2009
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Hi everybody...
I was recently at my in-laws and had an explosive argument with my mother in law. We have always had our differences, and I often feel like she tries...
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- Hi H., I could have writen the same post. My MIL and I have a temaltious relationship at best. When I had my child, I didn't let her or anyone else near the house. The...
- Hi H., Any chance that you could put off by a month or so the inlaws coming over? Your husband could tell them you aren't feeling up to a visit so soon. The other...
- Let it go. Forgive, even if you cant forget. Dont mention the incident again, and be the bigger person. She will always be your mother-in-law, and the grandmother o...
Taking 6 Year Old Snorkeling
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on November 11, 2008
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I am thinking of taking my 6 year old son snorkeling during the Winter Break. He is an excellent swimmer, can swim 50 meters nonstop and more, tread water for long pe...
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- You can be assured that he will do excellent with the snorkeling if he is already such a great swimmer. Get him the set and have him practice in the bathtub. If you ...
- oh, what wonderful fun! snorkeling is just the best. i don't think you need to restrict it to the middle part of the vacation at all. just make sure he's breathing c...
- I believe you can snorkle any time, but Scuba diving prior to a flight is a concern. Maybe you can surprise him with the mask and fins on the flight--something for hi...
My Husband's Driving Me Crazy
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on December 13, 2006
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My husband and I have been married almost 4 years now. He's in the navy and currently stationed in Sicily. I was over there with him until I had my daughter, then I go...
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- Hey S., I can imagine it would be quite difficult to live the life of a single mom/person, but actually be married only getting to see your husband for very short ...
- Here's a question-it's been a year and a half since you've had the baby-have you spoken to your doctor about the sex drive?? The hormones do play a part but it has be...
- I have five children and with each one your libido seems to decrease a little more, depending how much your children consume your life. I am a SAHM and I am so tired b...
