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cherubsn @cherubsn (32) • Canada 13 Feb 07

recently a friend gave me a couple of baby outfits. She has a baby younger than my five month old. One outfit was yellow the other white. I couldn't figure out what the problem was. She has a boy and i a girl. She felt that the...

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stirringthepot A long time ago all babies were dressed the same. You can see it in the old seipia photos of families where the baby is dressed in a white fluffy dress and bonnet. Today we are very fashion conscious and get offended when someone calls your little girl a cute...

13 Feb 07

meowsy @meowsy (116) • United States 13 Feb 07

my mom use to give us huge baskets of candy both holidays. i dont do that with my daughter bc i dont want to give a bunch of candy. she just doesnt need candy!!! and i dont want to buy her any of those silly stuffed animals...

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stirringthepot When I was a kid My mother started a tradition of hiding plastic eggs with low sugar treats (carob and sugar free hard candy) and a clue or riddle that helped me find the next egg. I can't wait to continue the tradition with my daughter. It's a good idea if...

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Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 11 Feb 07

I was thinking about this today because once again I had someone express surprise to me that my husband spends so much time with our son. Not only does my husband spend a lot of time with our son, he spends far more time with him...

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stirringthepot The only thing that enabled me to stay at home was my wife's job promotion which required us to move to Nevada from California. The cost of living adjustment made it possible. If we stayed in Sacramento I would still be working. Rent was $700.00 a month for a...

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alena824 @alena824 (376) • Philippines 2 Oct 08

Almost two weeks ago, I had to undergo a treadmill test to determine if my heart could take the stress of major surgery. I have since gone through with the surgery so it goes without saying I passed the treadmill test. However,...

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stirringthepot Almost two weeks ago, I had to undergo a treadmill test to determine if my heart could take the stress of major surgery. I have since gone through with the surgery so it goes without saying I passed the treadmill test. However, the experience lingers and I...

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stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot That sounds interesting, my wife gets to stay at some nice hotels when she goes away for work . She stayed at the Belagio in Las Vegas for a week. We are also going to the Grand Cayman Islands arround May. It is an award from her job, now all we need is a...

13 Feb 07

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot I don't think I'll let my wife read the part about your body, J/K. I do miss working and interacting with other adults. I was a press operator in a warehouse and miss the crude humor.

13 Feb 07

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Noggin is no the TV here untill nap time them it's radio untill mom gets home. I'm prety lucky with the sleep though 8 hours every night.

13 Feb 07

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Thank you for your comment. Just a thought if you had one of those baby monitors you could relax in the tub during nap time. I like to tinker in the garage during nap time, the monitor is so sensitive I can hear her breath.

13 Feb 07

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Thank you for your comment, I know you can achieve your dreams you might have to wait till she is in school, and it may be a little more difficult. My mother got her Chiropractor license when I was 16. She struggled for a few years but she got there.

13 Feb 07

rainyl @rainyl (671) • United States 1 Oct 08

ok I am member of springsurfing traffic exchange the owner is hodling a referral contest for the month of Oct 30.00 is the jackpot for being the winner come on and join with me think you can beat mei n bringing...

stirringthepot ok I am member of springsurfing traffic exchange the owner is hodling a referral contest for the month of Oct 30.00 is the jackpot for being the winner come on and join with me think you can beat mei n bringing in more referrals? the...

1 Oct 08

poppoppop111 @poppoppop111 (5731) • Canada 13 Feb 07

i have a friend who has a 3 year old daughter. she parties a lot and does drugs right in her house in front of her little girl. one time she left her daughter at home by herself in the middle of the night to go get alcohol. the...

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stirringthepot Yes as a concerned parent I which I know you are. I think you should report that she is doing these thing again. If she knows people are watching she might grow up and be responsible.

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dreamingmyth @dreamingmyth (592) • United States 13 Feb 07

im very curious about this subject.. see i grew up in germany where the legal drinking age is 16 and on top of that we had a full bar in our house when i was little so alcohol was always available to me even at a young age.. now i...

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stirringthepot I used to drink a lot until I turned 22, after that it just wasn't as interesting to me to get drunk. In most states you can give young people alcohol ONLY if they are your children and at your own home. I think that teaching responsible drinking is very...

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stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 11 Feb 07

I was thinking about this today because once again I had someone express surprise to me that my husband spends so much time with our son. Not only does my husband spend a lot of time with our son, he spends far more time with him...

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stirringthepot Unfortunately not everyone is open to the idea of full equality, and some still raise their children with gender roles. Girls get dolls and easy bake oven's, while boys get dump trucks and tool sets. I am a stay at home dad and have always wanted to be one,...

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marief2rnurse @marief2rnurse (2704) • United States 10 Feb 07

What are your rules with them? Do they have to work? Chip in? I just want to have ideas.

kids over 18 living with parents

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stirringthepot I moved out when I was 16. My younger brother moved off to college when he was 18, but my youngest brother still lives at home and he is turning 21 soon. He doesn't work or contribute, and shows no desire to do anything. If they follow the rules and contribute...

10 Feb 07

medooley @medooley (1873) • United States 10 Feb 07

When do you take your child to the doctor? Do you take them for every cold that they get? Do you take them if they are throwing up? What is your criteria for taking your children to the doctor?

children

doctor visit

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stirringthepot Last week our daughter got her first high fever and I was ready to jump in the Jeep and head down to the doctors. My wife told me to wait and keep an eye on her for a little while and in twenty minutes her fever went down and she was off to sleep. I found that...

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itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 10 Feb 07

My four year old daughter lately is out of control. I don't know what to do with her anymore. I can spend all of the attention in the world on her, but she STILL acts up. This past week, I understand she's sick so its taking a...

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stirringthepot When you see her getting frustrated try asking her to help. This way she would feel like she is involved, she now has the role of big sister. Maybe helping with the plastic dishes, picking up some toys, reading (telling) a story to her siblings, or being a big...

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itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 10 Feb 07

My four year old daughter lately is out of control. I don't know what to do with her anymore. I can spend all of the attention in the world on her, but she STILL acts up. This past week, I understand she's sick so its taking a...

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stirringthepot Plus the time in her room lets her learn to play by herself, it's not much different that the naughty spot or time out chair.

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berlynn1975 @berlynn1975 (737) • United States 10 Feb 07

I've gotten so fed up w/my toddler taking her doll's clothing and shoes off. I've actually used super glue to glue them on. Anyone else do something as drastic or insane as this?

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stirringthepot Literally LOL, that is too funny. I usually keep it all in a small box and when she is done she has to put it back in the box before moving on to another toy.

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