Posts by pek64

Quote:Originally Posted by VisionaryMom I changed my name 4 years ago - $50 and a quickie court appearance. It's super simple. Thanks for the info! I'll have to ask my friend what she means by "more difficult".

Quote:Originally Posted by philomom It's easy to change your name in the states as an adult. I've had a friend go to court and do it twice. I was told it's getting more difficult, except for minors. How long ago did your friend do...

Quote:Originally Posted by tbone_kneegrabber My child would have no contact with them whatsoever. I would tell them exactly why and then I would change my phone number and email address. Ditto.

My son also hated his car seat! When his seat was turned around and he had something to look at besides the back of the seat, he was better! Comiseration I can give. You are not alone with a crying baby in the car. They do eventually...

Saw this on another thread and had to copy it here and comment. From Chicharronita's post on another thread. A silly metaphor: Have some soup. No, thanks, I'm ok. Please eat some soup. No, I'm really not hungry. Eat it! Why? Wait,...

Without reading your post, based solely on your title, "no". If something works for you and your family, be happy. If someone tells you that you "have to" change, change the subject! Now that I've given you that general advice, I guess...

I never discussed my vaccination, or lack thereof, with my parents or siblings. I get enough crap about food allergies and homeschooling to give them something else to attack me about! Ditto for in-laws. My husband could care less...

Heads up for those whose children might be dropping one name from a hyphenated name!! I was told that it's easier to change the child's name before either 18 or 21, not sure which. This is in the US. So, look into the laws. I have to,...

I'm glad your holiday went so well. My first holiday was pretty much a disaster, I ended up crying and having my husband yell at me for crying. O bet that cry helped you release a lot of pent up emotion. I hope you're feeling better,...

I like this thread. I, too, am concerned about tetanus. I'd prefer it to be available alone, though. And we don't know if my son had enough exposure to chicken pox to have immunity. He kind of, sort of, seemed sick after accidental...