Posts by kblackstone444

Quote: Originally Posted by lisadianen  I have 2 step sons, 15 and 17 and my own son who is 5.  My step sons are not bad kids or trouble makers by any means and I most definitely love them.  But anymore I...

Quote: Originally Posted by choli  OP, you say you are still planning the wedding, and how to afford it. In your financial situation, I think you should concentrate on the getting married part, not the wedding itself. You...

It take a big person to be able to admit that you've done wrong and are willing to work to make it right.  You may have made mistakes in the past, but it speaks volumes that you want to change for the best for your son.  I...

Quote: Originally Posted by pickle18    If this is the case, and everyone is on board with the "new plan" - what is the problem?  Perhaps the grandparents agree with the plan in theory, but have some...

My 18 year old SCREAMED every moment he was in the car until I turned him forward facing on his first birthday.  My 2 year old, I had more information on car safety, I was determined to keep him rearfacing until at least 3... but...

My youngest son got teething fevers like you wouldn't believe.  102-103 for a WEEK straight, drooling, crying, uncontainable diarrhea, no eating, you name it.  The last two molars he cut (at the same time- he's never done...

Quote: Originally Posted by MichelleZB  I think having them over for more evenings a week is the right place to start. Perhaps say that your own children miss them and that you'd really like some more family activity time!...

Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move  I agree with this. Your finance was a neglectful parent (no food, no order in the home, no birthday party) and the grandparents are raising the kids. Thank goodness some...

Quote: Originally Posted by mtiger  I was just thinking about the packing for camp thing, and I suspect that the camp has some pretty set "rules" on what clothes are acceptable. I went to an ethnic/religious (and...

Actual swimming lessons?  Depends on the child's personality and readiness.  But... keep in mind, beginning swimming lessons is basically getting the child comfortable in the water before you actually teach them to...