Posts by aniT

It's not about "I didn't do it so it's not important." It's more about the fact that it is not skill that it would hurt them not to have. It does sound like your family is very privileged so I guess it would make sence your...

Quote: Originally Posted by BrandiRhoades I know lots of people who can skip stones. DH and DS have been practicing at local lakes and creeks, and you'd be surprised how many little boys come up and ask DH if he will...

They didn't show up at their own fathers funeral? (assuming they were raised by him and he wasn't a dead beat (like mine.) ) How awful.. s

Quote: Originally Posted by grahamsmom98 This past Fall, when I sent a reminder to them about what would be good gift ideas (books -with suggested subjects matter, a magazine subscription - again, with suggestions, a...

Quote: Originally Posted by zoe196 same thing with my son getting "girly" stuff in the pass the parcel a a children's party and being happy with it. Other boy's reactions to getting the pink, sparkly stuff...

Quote: Originally Posted by hermionesmum I'd be cross about that, and also really struggle to find a way of complaining without being a "pushy" mum. I'm confused, because I'm a Brit and don't get how the Y...

Quote: Originally Posted by number572 Wow, no wonder so many tele-receptionists are so bitter & ready to be rude. I have always heard the rumor that tele-help is bad news... but honestly IME, I have dealt with many...

Quote: Originally Posted by denimtiger Plenty of drunks shift the blame to their wives this way. You can't live with an alcoholic and be healthy. You can't imagine what it feels like, and you internalize the excuses...

Quote: Originally Posted by MadiMamacita its interesting that you both have had those experiences. (i'm not trying to negate them. just saying that for me its always the opposite.) i wonder why that would...

Quote: Originally Posted by MadiMamacita really? I have really found the old saying to be true: you catch more flies with honey than with vinigar. I have always found that being nice and polite, but firm, you are much...