Posts by *Erin*

nice thread i feel great about having a predictable rhythm to our days, like mealtimes and bath and bedtimes, and the routines that go along with each. i grew up without that comfortable structure and it's something i always strive to...

aw, thanks for making me all teary right before i need to go out and run errands, lol! what a beautiful story you shared. thank you for sharing your journey with us, mama. your son is a lucky young man. i wish him a happy birthday!

my dd and ds are 5.5 yrs apart and it's been *perfect* for us in so many ways. dd is 7 now, and ds is 20 months. the spacing has allowed me to have one-on-one time with each of them. it was great when dd was my only, and it is great now...

haven't read the other replies but i have an intact ds, and in reading about intact boys, i have seen that some boys are not retractable AT ALL until they are well into their late teenage years. i personally would NOT talk to your ped...

im sorry it seems so bleak mama. big hugs to you. it will be ok. i've been there, too, in many respects. the last place we lived, we had the dated rental house in a retirement community too, and we did change it. paint and wallpaper,...

i have a toddler boy, i feel your pain! i don't want ds to look like a wee frat boy either! i have found some very sweet, comfy, colorful and appropriate stuff at our osh kosh outlet, and at several of the places you mentioned going to....

Quote: Originally Posted by BugMacGee When you guys have 1) had to hold pressure on a baby's penis for an hour in hopes that his circ would stop bleeding (It didn't BTW had to use topical Epinepherine) 2) seen a baby's...

we just saw a bunch of bruder stuff at our local toy store, and i'm pretty impressed with it all. it seems very well made and solid, and my ds absolutely LEVITATED with joy over the fire truck. yes, the price is crazy, but if you can do...

ditto the whole chicken-i usually boil one, strain off the broth and keep for chicken soup and for cooking beans in, and i use the meat for chicken and rice, chicken salad, plain meat-kids love, and soup. quiche! plus it freezes great,...

Quote: Originally Posted by BetsyS My kids hate mashed potatoes, sauces, and dips, too! Everyone always insists that all kids love mashed potatoes, but not my crazy ones. mine too!! they eat really great,...