@payingforschool on myLot

Nic @academic2 (7000) • Uganda 17 Jan 08

Recent reports in my country and other parts of the world have left me wondering whether the real spirit of motherhood is dying or even dead already! We woke up to a rude shock to learn that a mother in a neighboring town...

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payingforschool Lets not forget that the media likes to show you things that will shock you. They tell you about the horrible things happening because its gets a reaction out of you. They don't tell you about the hundreds of mothers who contentedly care for their children...

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tamararacine @tamararacine (268) • United States 16 Jan 08

Well, my son got called out of Daycare yesterday for a fever. Since the fever didn't break last night and his asthma kicked in really bad I brought him to the doctors today. After several tests I was told he had RSV and with his...

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payingforschool I'll add my voice to those saying you are not a bad mother. You really aren't. You are a caring mom, and it is perfectly normal to worry about work and income. After all, it's part of caring for your family to provide for them, right? To be honest, when I have...

19 Jan 08

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ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 17 Jan 08

I just answered a mylot question about mothers turning on their children. And by turning on them in general this person mean "killing" their children. I was surprised to say the least that of the few that had answered,(relatively...

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payingforschool I don't think motherhood is dying. Maybe it is changing/has changed, but it is always going to be motherhood. You don't have to be a stay at home parent to be a good mom. And you don't have to be perfect. I don't understand why anyone would say motherhood is...

19 Jan 08

kimbers867 @kimbers867 (2539) • United States 18 Jan 08

Sock "bumps" is at the toe where the two pieces of the sock are sewn together. I thought I was alone in this with my youngest daughter but having just talked to another mom, I am not alone. We are slowing getting out of this...

4 year olds

socks

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payingforschool My son has been complaining about his socks sine before he could talk! It drives me crazy. Every time I find the perfect pair of socks, I try to stock up on them because who know when I might find acceptable ones again. I do know a couple of adults who hate...

19 Jan 08

twasting @twasting (195) • United States 19 Jan 08

Now that i know about all the PTC programs that everyone is using. Now lets try surverys this is what i would like out of them 1. FREE to join 2. I dont need to fill out anything to get info that i am not going to use...

survery

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payingforschool I do some paid survey sites. Here are a few of my favourites: Pinecone Research - this one pays $5 a survey, and I get abotu one per month. They can be pretty tricky to join though - you can only join through banners you see on the web. No one can invite...

19 Jan 08

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pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 18 Jan 08

Okay I'm hoping I'm not the only nutcase here, but I have a confession to make..I STILL have my Christmas decorations up, INCLUDING MY REAL TREE... Now normally, NORMALLY, I have my Christmas decorations all down no later than...

christmas decorations

christmas decorations still up

christmas tree still beautiful

consolidation

ready for the looney bin

reluctant to throw tree out

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payingforschool I'd say, if the tree is still alive, keep it up:) It's really nobody's business but yours, after all. I took mine down because it was dry and I was worried about a fire. But yours is alive and well, and reminds you of the kindness of friends. I'd be keeping it...

19 Jan 08

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BlueAngelRS @BlueAngelRS (2899) • Canada 10 Aug 07

As many of you already know I lost my third child a babygirl due to high blood pressure pre-acclamsia toxemia, almost 3 months ago now...It almost took my own life..I have two wonderful children a 14 year old son and a 15 month...

blueangelrs

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payingforschool That soudns about like what I was going to say. It's normal to feel very sad, just watch out for loss of interest in life. And watch out for suicidal fantasies. I'm sorry for your loss:( I too have lost a baby early in pregnancy, and know that grief, and...

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poppoppop111 @poppoppop111 (5731) • Canada 25 Jul 07

i had posted a message the other day about my ex having 4 kids with lice in his house and him not cleaning properly. anyway i said, i'm looking out for my daughter's health and i'm not letting her go this weeken. i want to make...

head lice

lice

parenting

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payingforschool I live in Canada. When my son had lice, they sent home documentation about it, including directions on how to deal with it, and a very strongly worded request that he not return - but they did admit they couldn't make me keep him hom (I did anyways). There...

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tattooedcrafter @tattooedcrafter (79) • United States 25 Jul 07

I love my son with all my heart but sometimes my 18 month old son is really clingy. For the most part my son is a social butterfly and loves to be the center of attention but at times, mostly in the morning and when were home...

children

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payingforschool That's actually prefectly developmentally appropriate for his age. It shows that he has a healthy attachment to you - that he can go and play but still need you - it's a good sign for his future relationships. And it will pass. Just ride it out and enjpy it...

25 Jul 07

3lilangels @3lilangels (4639) • United States 25 Jul 07

i have a 36 month old and 25 month old twins.and my girl does not like to sleep at all.i have tried everything possible.i put her down at 1130 for day nap and she will not sleep.so you would think when i put her to bed at 7 she...

any ways to get my daughter to take a nap

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payingforschool There's a great book called 'Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby' you shoudl pick up if you can. Your library will have it. Basically he says that sleep begets sleep = a well rested child is more likely to go to bed at bedtime than an over tired, cranky child. I...

25 Jul 07

cafemocha @cafemocha (14) • Philippines 25 Jul 07

Have you ever took that risk of showing your true colors, of revealing your true self, of removing that people-pleasing mask that you've been wearing for years? Have you ever felt the effect of having others see the true you and...

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payingforschool I disagree completely. I was raised with unconditional love. My parents still loved my sister when she was a heroine addict on the streets, and when she cleaned up no one held her past against her, we emraced her back into our lives. they also continued to...

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cafemocha @cafemocha (14) • Philippines 25 Jul 07

Have you ever took that risk of showing your true colors, of revealing your true self, of removing that people-pleasing mask that you've been wearing for years? Have you ever felt the effect of having others see the true you and...

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payingforschool It's not that you were better off as a caterpillar, it's that they didn't know you as a butterfly. You aren't a horrible person, you just weren't showing them your real self from the start, so they feel they no longer know you. If you start relationships with...

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poppoppop111 @poppoppop111 (5731) • Canada 25 Jul 07

i had posted a message the other day about my ex having 4 kids with lice in his house and him not cleaning properly. anyway i said, i'm looking out for my daughter's health and i'm not letting her go this weeken. i want to make...

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payingforschool First let me say that my kids have had lice, and it was truly a nightmare to get rid of. And just when we got rid of it, ew'd get it back from some other kid at school. I swear I washed all the bedding in my house twice a week between Chrismtas and the end of...

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petermason2000 @petermason2000 (238) • United States 25 Jul 07

I figured it out last night. She had a regular bar guest whom she had told me about. He was very kind to her, and us. He worked as a service tech at a car dealership and would perform services on our car - oil changes, tire...

cheating

marriage

trust

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payingforschool Even with nothing physical happening, your wife gave her emotional attention to another man, and that is betrayal. She needs to acknowledge that and really *get* it if you will get past this. There is hope - you guys can talk really openly, and say whatever...

25 Jul 07

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onecutehoneybear @onecutehoneybear (938) • United States 25 Jul 07

How much did you get for the first tooth that you lost? Was is a dime, quarter or dollar? My hubby is planning on giving my daughter a twenty dollar bill tonight from the tooth fairy (since she's a day late cause daddy didn't get...

first tooth

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tooth fairy

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payingforschool Woah nelly! That is too much! I think your husband is doing that out of guilt, not rational thought. If he wants to do paper money, a $5 would be more than great. I usually do a $2 coin - and I know people who just do a couple of quarters. $20 is off the...

25 Jul 07

marshall_blake2000 @marshall_blake2000 (304) • United States 25 Jul 07

My brother keeps telling my how good he is doing on ebay, and how much he always makes. I do not believe him about alot of things he tells me. So I was wodering if this time he might be telling me the truth. I am not even sure...

ebay paypal work home life

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payingforschool I have sold a bit on ebay. I didn't find it very lucrative. I think in order to make much profit, you have to constantly be shopping for really good deals, so that you can sell things for a low price and still make profit. All in all, too much work for me. I...

25 Jul 07

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