Posts by Cascadian

Only on MDC will people choose the Jolly Roger over Lacoste and Disney!

Quote: Originally Posted by holothuroidea P.S. I think people are so afraid of death in our culture that anything that represents death is considered offensive. Seems like a pretty old-fashioned notion to me, and not...

It's early. Bonds don't happen instantaneously. Nor will her self-esteem be crushed for life in the first 2 weeks of school. I do agree that part of growing up is learning to grow a protective shell of self-confidence and self-worth...

Don't like 'em, but don't care if anyone else wears 'em. I don't 'do' dark imagery for my kids...no skulls (in the pirate format), no bloody anything, no weapons, no vampires, etc. At Halloween, we do neutral costumes and decorate to...

:bighug I've been there, and I am not over the trauma, although keep thanking my lucky stars that I had the learning experience and I'm now very cautious. My DDs are not allowed - at this age - to cross a street without holding my...

Sorry to throw another book at you, but a psychologist friend loaned me 'Nurture by Nature' - it's the Myers Brigs personality typing used for kids, so you can understand why they are the the way they are, then it gives ideas around...

Google 'Curious Buddies' (I know, wierd name) - the 'Let's Move' DVD is super fun puppets with yoga routines and fabulous music. My kids LOVED the DVD I got for them! http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000...WB2DY077A9Q8NG

Thank you everyone. I am going to google everything you mentioned. My DH is looking into clinical trials for his brother. And we're praying.

Ahhh ballet drama. The #1 reason I took DD out of ballet. I just don't get it. I'll never get it. From the frosty ballet teachers to the cliquey parents, the exorbitant costume prices and looong rehearsals...guess I was just never meant...

In a nutshell, my BIL was dxd yesterday with stage 4 lung cancer. He's 45, never smoked a day in his life. Median survival time is 8 months. He'll be starting chemo in 2 weeks, but at this stage, it's likely more for life extension...