sidneysoad

@sidneysoad (101)

United States • Age 47

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Too many toys

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 26 Jan 07

When do you decide your child has too many toys? I have had my aunt come over and say I need to get rid of half of them beacuse he has too many. He play with all of them though!. I have comments like this from differnt people, but...

too many toys

toys

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sidneysoad My children are really close in age, now that are 6, 7, and 9. When they were pre-school aged our house was overflowing with toys. Relatives would often say our house looked like a toy store! However, it's much better for kids to play with toys then...

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Kindergarden

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 26 Jan 07

What should my son know before he goes to kindergarden in the fall? I have one person telling me he does not know how to read well enough and that he is sooo far behind, but when I went to school you did not even read before the...

kindergarden

preschool

school prep

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sidneysoad First of all, Kindergarten has changed! Children learn so much at a very fast rate. My children all knew the following before starting: shapes, numbers to 20, colors, how to write their first name and most letters, how to jump, kick a ball, hold scissors,...

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Scotland

weemam @weemam (13372) 26 Jan 07

Have you visited Scotland . I still live in the same town I was born in here in Scotland and I would never dream of moving anywhere else, It is just beautiful and I love it . All my family and friends stay close by me and that is...

bonnie scotland

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sidneysoad Scotland sounds lovely, and I would love to visit. In fact, I have never been away from the United States! It's so important to have your family near, I'm glad that you are close to them!

27 Jan 07

What would you do if you won a lot of money in the Lottery?

rosie_123 @rosie_123 (6113) 26 Jan 07

I guess we've all thought about this sometime. So tell me what would you do if you won the Lottery - say about £2million (that's about $3.5million I think!) - but enough money never to have to work again. Personally, after I had...

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sidneysoad Wow, I can't even imagine winning that much money! First, I would pay off all of my bills, then I would buy a gently used car. I would set up a college fund for each of my three children. Then I would purchase land by a river or lake and build a house. I...

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What do you consider annoying?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 26 Jan 07

My husband really bugs me sometimes. We all get annoyed at the little quirks of our spouses or partners. The little things that annoy him are odd. He will hit the num lock key to shut it off. He doesn't like to see the little...

relationships

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sidneysoad I love my husband but he drives me crazy sometimes. His most annoying habit is leaving the toilet seat up (after almost 10 years of marriage, he does this). Any woman that has ever had the experience of falling into the commode in the middle of the night...

27 Jan 07

Are you an opinionated person or do you just go with whatever the flow might be?

Shannon @visitorinvasion (7709) • United States 26 Jan 07

In case you have never read one of my posts before--or responsed for that matter--I'm a pretty opinionated gal, as most redheads are, lol. I'm one of those people that if you ask me what I think, I'll tell you. There are a lot...

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sidneysoad I am extremely opinionated, however I don't always share my opinions unless asked. I have never sat on something that I feel very strongly about, but there is a difference about stating your opinion and blurting out your feelings about something that doesn't...

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Do you believe the government should regulate discipline methods?

Kaldonya @Kaldonya (277) • United States 23 Jan 07

How do you feel about the government telling you what is legal and what is not legal as to how to discipline your children? Rumor is going around that the Senate is thinking about abolishing spanking - saying that it is illegal -...

children

discipline

discipline for children

government

parenting

punishment

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sidneysoad The American Government is finally waking up to a major problem in our nation-child abuse. Many children in the United States grow up in abusive families where spanking can turn into outright violence after young parents get frustrated and angry. How many...

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Alcohol and playdates

Kaldonya @Kaldonya (277) • United States 26 Jan 07

So did you see the debate on NBC's Today show about how moms are having 4pm playdates and popping open bottles of wine while their children have juice boxes? The rule though is only one glass. The [stay at home] moms are...

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sidneysoad My feeling is the women in the Today Show segment (and the others who particpate in "cocktail playdates") need to grow up and become repsonsible parents. I was repulsed when I watched this yesterday, I'm so tired of spoiled women who feel they deserve more...

27 Jan 07

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This is not English

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 26 Jan 07

Dear friends....I thought the discussions were supposed to be written in English. I see lots of short cuts and I have to say I'm having some difficulty understanding the meanings of some of the messages. I think it's terribly...

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sidneysoad I agree with the quality of writing on myLot. I see it more on the posted discussions. I figured it was due to the fact that many myLot members are citizens of other countries, therefore are not as fluent as people who speak English as a first language. I...

27 Jan 07

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Do you believe Divorce is the only answer to an broken relationship?

Bee1955 @Bee1955 (3882) • United States 24 Jan 07

I always felt if there's a will there's a way. Counselings, retreats, talks,and prayers seem to do better than a trip to the lawyer's office or divorce judge. Ive been there and used many of these suggestions and a few worked....

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sidneysoad Divorce rates are astronomical. Too many people consider marriage "a piece of paper" and not a real committment. I believe couples should weigh every possible option before throwing in the towell and choosing separation or divorce.

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What do you do when you have a hard decision to make??

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 24 Jan 07

I have a really hard decision to make right now. I don't really want to discuss it on here, because it's too long of a story to get into and it's very personal. What I need help with is I don't know how to deal with making...

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sidneysoad I struggle with indecisiveness, I have for years. Anytime I have a BIG decision to make, I pray, talk to my husband or a good friend and wait a while before I make the decision. Don't overthink things...it can make it worse.

25 Jan 07

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Have you ever seen a farm?

intro1 @intro1 (112) • Indonesia 7 Jan 07

Have you ever seen a farm?

farm

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sidneysoad Yes! I live in southern Virginia and there are farms around every corner! Mostly dairy and beef farms. Virginia is a beautiful state, and my children are lucky to grow up around "real" farms, not factory farms.

25 Jan 07

Remove or retain the machines to prolong life?

arseniajoaquin @arseniajoaquin (1732) • Philippines 24 Jan 07

I attended the worship service last Sunday and as usual sister-in-Christ Irene sat at my left side. After the worship, we were happy as her 4 months old granddaughter by her niece talks with us in her own way and laughs and...

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sidneysoad I'm so sorry for you...this sounds like a horrible, heart-wrenching time that you are going through. I have already voiced my wishes to my family-I do not want to be kept alive on a machine, especially if there is no chance of recovery. I believe when it is...

25 Jan 07

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Photos, Bank\

GoAskAlice @GoAskAlice (5807) 9 Oct

To the best of my knowledge, both should be functioning now.

sidneysoad To the best of my knowledge, both should be functioning now.

9 Oct

Dakota Fanning's New Movie 'Hounddog'

JC1969 @JC1969 (1224) • United States 23 Jan 07

I was reading through the newspaper and stumbled on an interesting article about Dakota Fanning's latest movie. You can read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/20/movies/10dako.html?ref=movies It seems there...

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sidneysoad As a mother, I cannot imagine allowing my daughter to subject herself to acting in a rape scene. However, Dakota Fanning has been acting for years, and I saw an interview with her in which she stated it was her choice to do the movie. That she thought the...

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What Can I Do To Quit Smoking

lisa101 @lisa101 (1362) • United States 23 Jan 07

I have been smoking for ten years. Two months ago I got sick with the flu ever since then I cant breath good I cough all the time and smother at night or when i do something as simple as sweeping the floors. I am affraid and i...

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sidneysoad It isn't that hard to quit smoking, it's mind over matter. If you have been coughing that much, this should be a wake up call to you! Throw your cigarettes away and don't start again. Your cough will go away and you will feel like a brand new person...

24 Jan 07

President Bush gave an excellent State of the Union Message

djbtol @djbtol (5493) • United States 24 Jan 07

President Bush continues to show himself as a strong leader. He has good plans for domestic issues and he is consistent in the goal to win the war over terrorism. Meanwhile, the Democrats want to cut and run home with their tail...

president

state of the union

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sidneysoad I don't care for Bush, however I agree that his message last night was well-written, and well-delivered. I don't think that we should pull out of Iraq, but I also don't believe that Bush's plan to add 20,000 additional troops will do any good. Hillary...

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no health care coverge

tibbler @tibbler (229) • United States 22 Jan 07

Hi I have no health coverge & need to go see a doctor. What can I do..?All so I live in Michigan.

michigan health care

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sidneysoad Hi, I understand what you're going through. I live in Virginia and my husband and I don't have health care coverage either. There is a free clinic in the area, but our income level is just above the limit, so we can't even go there for emergencies. My...

24 Jan 07

Menopause-Your Experience and Advice

lalav1 @lalav1 (1052) • United States 23 Jan 07

I had to have surgery in my forties to remove ovarian cysts and ended up having a hysterectomy. I was glad to be rid of the cysts as they are extremely painful. I also had endometriosis. This is probably the reason I never got...

side effects of birth control pills

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sidneysoad I haven't yet begun menopause but my mother has already gone through it, and my mother-in-law is currently dealing with it. My mother had irregular periods for ten years, hot flashes, weight gain, and naseau. She used hormone therapy and was on several...

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