Posts by 4evermom

Not mentioning the binky doesn't mean he has forgotten about it. It could mean that he is resigned to it's absence and doesn't want to hear anyone say he can't have it so he doesn't want to ask. It can feel worse to ask for something...

Quote: Originally Posted by onlyzombiecat  We don't do extras that require us to go to ongoing outside lessons or classes. That kind of activity level has never been a part of our homeschooling. Dd is not interested...

Quote: Originally Posted by tbone_kneegrabber  We do New Years with my mom and her wife so I have time for those. But they are moving and getting rid if tons of stuff so I feel like anything I give them they will end up...

Quote: Originally Posted by rere  I drew on the mugs.My daughter thinks they are too plain.What do you think? Do they need more? Nice! I like them as they are:-)

Santa is so pervasive, at least in the US, that there wasn't anyway to keep ds from being aware of him. Random strangers ask little kids if they've been good and what do they hope Santa will bring them. It's on the PBS kid's shows....

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokering  Ooh, I'm making a ruffled tree skirt! With DD, because there are lots of nice straight seams for her to help me sew. I'm doing proper sewn ruffles, not hot-glued ones, out of...

Quote: Originally Posted by nigellas  I'm really wanting to make some foam swords for my boys - Maybe like these:  http://sarahssilks.com/product/soft-swords   Anyone have any ideas on how I...

One year, I just decorated the tree with lights, pine cones, and dried sliced oranges hung by ribbon. I thought that was very pretty.   Ruffled tree skirts seem to be popular (judging from pinterest). People are just hot...

What sort of people are on your list? You have a 10 month old dd, judging from your signature...   Skip exchanging gifts with any adults you can. Maybe you can give relatives a photo of dd in a craft store frame that you...

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjmama  Yeah, sounds like he knew he was busted.   I would not go to the teacher. I mean, I don't think anything productive can come from that. I would find out what the...