some of you probably read my earlier post about a possible bad relationship, and thank you all for your advice. we tried to make things work but when he broke up with...
I was not allowed to get my ears pierced until I was 12 years old. It was a big deal back then...we made a special day of it. Now, my own daughter who is 7, almost 8,...
I have custody of a child, who has lived with us 3 out of her 4 years. We have a very "odd" situation with her. I am her biological aunt on the maternal side. Her bio...
My daughter's 5th birthday is in March and as I fill out the invites I would like to add the note - 'No gifts please.' Is this a good idea? My child has so much and w...
Hi mamas. I had a conversation recently with a casual business associate. Chatting about an event he attended, we learned we are on different areas of the political s...
11/8/08 Update: My son is pretty much over this. He doesn't get up early anymore and he has had his halloween bucket available to him and has barely touched it. I ...
I have two sisters. My older sister has one child and my younger sister has two. I have four. We started out buying gifts for each other's children at Christmas, but ...
I have been trying to think of ways to teach my kids about giving. They are only 4 and 2 years old, and this is where I am unsure. There are always causes to donate t...
I am sure everyone has their pet peeves. For me it is when someone posts a question that by its nature and wording will get the exact response it gets......
Then ...
We are fortunate to have a pool in our backyard and I encourage the kids and their friends to use it - I like to see them outdoors and active, but I get frustrated be...