Posts by Yo Becca

My DD has these moments sometimes. the things we do: 1) explain the "why" she has to go (I'm working, DH is working). If it's a day I'm not working, then she may stay home as a "playing hookie day" 2) I ask...

A few other things: Outdoor fun. Show them the best things in life aren't for sale and don't take tickets. Make the things she wants, with her help. it will mean more to her, and the process will be bigger and cooler than the...

Quote: Originally Posted by hedgehogs4 I would be sad, but I would find a new home for the cat for 2 reasons. 1. I would not want my children to grow up afraid of cats and this situation sounds like it would be...

No time, but just a few thoughts... No *commercial* TV especially. I don't mind PBS/public programs, or even a well-selected DVD (without previews) in moderate amounts, but commercial TV breeds little consumers Bear in mind the...

I do think the primary fxn of DDCs is for those new mamas who only have mainstream influences to be pulled over by us. I was definitely more mainstream than I am now when I started here - b/c I didn't know any other mother's like me,...

Jilly - I am so sorry. I don't even know what else to say, I'm crying for you. It's so hard to lose a loved one without warning or expectation, much less a parent. And having to figure out immediate travel plans and taking care of...

Heidi - Thanks, that gave me a chuckle! I think there is something to putting positive vibes out there. Jnanasmama: My understanding (and we haven't joined the church, but when you do, there are more in-depth classes) is that the...

Robin and I went to church today at the UU church where we visit - there was a woman there, a mom, who looked *just* like Anna, but with a super-short pixie haircut. She had a son named Cloud who was Robin's age. Anna, I was thinking...

Hey All, I just got caught up - Sounds like everyone is in some state of transition. Same for us here. We had basically a rough and crazy fall - me adjusting tobeing ins chool inthe evenings 3 nights a week and seeing so much less...

Anna: I'm so sorry for you loss.