raven33

@raven33 (69)

United States • Age 57

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Kids knowing too much is wrong

tammykennyd @tammykennyd (50) • Canada 31 May 09

I was at the store the other day and there were 2 children there between 8 and 11 talking to a woman about their 'mommy' who went away to visit their 'grandmother'for a week and while she was there she slept with her ex and spent...

children

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raven33 No, I don't believe they should know all the gory details. But sometimes I do realize it's not avoidable. Emotions and anger take hold, and sometimes things are said. We're parents yes, but we're human. My son was 8 when we returned home from staying...

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do you like dogs or cats if you only choose one?

fwangaa @fwangaa (3057) • China 16 Apr 09

i like dogs, if i live in a clean where, i will buy a cat, or some birds, what about you mylotters ? have a good time in mylot. good luch again.

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raven33 I've had both and I prefer cats. They don't come when they're called, don't take orders well, and are choosy as to who they dole out their affection to. I can identify with that. : )

17 Apr 09

What has your past romantic relationships taught you?

laydee @laydee (12798) • Philippines 27 Mar 09

What lessons or realizations did you gain from your past relationship? Can you say that it's worth it having to spend and invest time with someone only to realize that you're not meant for each other? What have they taught...

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raven33 "What lessons or realizations did you gain from your past relationship?" 1. Beware of a man bearing flowers. 2. That "forever" sometimes means until something else comes along. 3. That there are worse things in life than being alone. : ) 4. That...

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How do you talk to your older child about Santa?

CanadaGal @CanadaGal (4304) • Canada 17 Dec 08

My older son is 9 1/2 yrs old, and he's questioning the existence of Santa Claus. He's convinced that I buy things for him and his brothers all year long, and hide the gifts until Christmas. I've told him that children who don't...

santa

santa magic

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raven33 My son was 7 when I told him. His father had just walked out a few months prior, and I wasn't really sure what kind of Christmas we were going to have or whether there would be much of anything under the tree that year. Things did work out okay though, and we...

18 Dec 08

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'I'm Sorry For All The Hurt I Have Caused' - Would you forgive?

ellie333 @ellie333 (21016) 28 Jul 08

I HAD a friend who is now living with my ex-husband, okay he is an ex but she knowingly went out of her way to cause hurt and harm not only to me but to my children too. I am a very forgiving person and have forgiven as I don't...

betrayal

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raven33 Forgive yes, forget? No. Although I could forgive them, because we all make mistakes, that doesn't mean I could turn around and be friends with them again. To me...any TRUE friendship requires trust, if they have done something that broke that trust, and as...

29 Jul 08

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Im dealing...or not!

raydene @raydene (9871) • United States 25 Apr 08

I am having a really hard time at present with the working through our combined things.. and realizing the finality this will have in my life.. Someone once said "When a woman steals your husband, there is...

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raven33 ...."When a woman steals your husband, there is no better revenge than to let her keep him." So true, so true. It still hurts, but myself I find it gets better with every day that goes by. No more fighting, no more wondering were he is, or who he's...

26 Apr 08

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Stickers: Why would i do that to myself ??

Sissygrl @Sissygrl (10912) • Canada 13 Apr 08

So i gave my almost two year old a pack of stickers and a sticker book (she's good about not putting anything in her mouth unlike her book eating counterpart friend) and she was playing very quietly while i am sitting her mylottng...

kids

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raven33 LOL I remember these days! : ) After spending hours scraping them off of the end tables, my cabinets, the sink...I declared everything a "sticker-free" zone with the exception of the fridge. My son was 2 at the time, the fridge was old (vintage 1985)...so...

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How can I keep my cats off the counter in the kitchen?

angie828 @angie828 (232) • United States 30 Mar 08

Does anyone have suggestions for keeping cats off the kitchen counters? I have six cats and almost all of them like to get up on the counters daily. It drives me insane. I have tried squirting them with a water bottle, and that...

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raven33 I'm currently having the same problem. Was just reading the other night on a few websites and found quite a few recommending the sticky tape solution as someone else suggested. I've already tried citus, and mine actually likes the water bottle, rattling...

31 Mar 08

A Simple Cure for a Common Cold!

ronita34 @ronita34 (3922) • Canada 28 Feb 07

I just talked to one of my Aunties on the phone last week when my youngest daughter was sick and i was telling her that my baby was feeling under the weather! She told me about a simple cure that can stop it before it starts. She...

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raven33 I have done this, and it does seem to help although the first time I didn't catch it quick enough. Actually the basis on this is from the findings of a Dr. back in 1928...he stated that the rhino virus that causes the common cold and flu enters the body...

28 Feb 07

Will I ever sleep again?

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 19 Feb 07

My son was born in early June 2004. He was 3 months early and spent almost 2 months in the hospital after birth. Since being home he has slept through the night exactly 2 times!! He wakes up at random intervals all night. Some...

sleeping through the night

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raven33 My son also was born 3 months premature. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue over 3 years ago. I just want to say I feel for you, I know it's hard I've been there. When my son was little he would literally throw himself around in his crib...

19 Feb 07

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forgive and forget

soumyaraj @soumyaraj (401) • India 15 Feb 07

We r always tld to forgive or forget those people who have hurt us in one or other way....is it easy??? , I really cant do it even if I try , i pictures the times whn these people wl come back to me asking for favours ......and I...

life

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raven33 I used to believe this was true...but now I believe...forget enough that you can carry on and live your life, but remember enough so that you learn not to make the same mistakes twice. Forgive someone for not knowing any better, for not being able to...

15 Feb 07

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Preterm pregnancies

ckloeckner @ckloeckner (216) • United States 13 Feb 07

how many of you have or know of someone who has had a pre-term pregnancy i would like to hear your storie i have 2 children and my first tried to come early but we stopped it. my second however was born 2 weeks early and stayed...

parenting

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raven33 My son was born at 28 weeks due to preclamsia they feel was brought on by an unknown blood clotting condition I had. He was very tiny at 1 lb 14oz...and he spent 3 months in the NICU. They took him by c-section when my kidneys started to shut down and his...

15 Feb 07

needed cha cha guides!!!!

ckloeckner @ckloeckner (216) • United States 14 Feb 07

i need serious money makers who are at least 18 years old and us residents please please dont bother if you are not serious i dont have many invites please post email

make extra money

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raven33 I would love an invite if you still have any to spare. I love to search for things on the internet. treasure_garden2001@yahoo.com

15 Feb 07

Charlotte, my puppy, is starting to walk

brendalee @brendalee (6082) • United States 11 Feb 07

I posted a discussion awhile ago about my puppy who had a condition called "swimmer puppy". Well, I just wanted to update you on her progress. For any one who wants to know more about Charlotte here is the original...

puppy

swimmer puppy

walking device

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raven33 Just caught this, I've been away for a bit. Great news!!!! I like the invention...that's a wonderful idea! Hope she'll be running soon too!

15 Feb 07

Is disposable diapers OK?

caesarin @caesarin (1089) • Indonesia 14 Feb 07

I heard that it's not good for babies to wear disposable diapers all the time because they might have problems with their hips structure. Because of this, I only let my daughter wears her diapers when she's going to bed at night...

babies

disposable diapers

hips structure

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raven33 My son wore disposables and he's fine...but if I did it over again I would have probably considered going the cotton route just for comfort reasons. My MIL used to diaper him on occasion and I would hurry an sneak him in another room and double check him...

14 Feb 07

Do you let your kids drink caffine?

davisdenyel @davisdenyel (42) • United States 14 Feb 07

I am talking like soda or iced tea. If so what age do you let them start having that kind of stuff? I let my 7 year old son have sprite as a treat when we are out at a restuarant but that does not have caffine in it. I just cant...

caffine

kids

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raven33 My 7 yr old is always trying to sneak a sip of my morning coffee. Every now and then I do give him a tiny bit watered down with milk when he's extremely persistant. The only soda I keep in the house upon occasion is ginger ale...I just think soda is bad for...

14 Feb 07

School cancelations oh no, but....

byfaithonly @byfaithonly (10698) • United States 14 Feb 07

I had a restless night last night and actually slept late for me this morning but was woken to the sound of the phone ringing at 6:10 a.m. It was a recorded message from my son's school, "Good morning and Happy Valentines Day...

parent notification system

schools

winter

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raven33 Mine's been off the last two days due to the snow also. I wish we had this system. It has been easier though since I found I could register with the local news station for email notifications on delays or school cancellations...so much easier (and quicker)...

14 Feb 07

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