Posts by MirandaW

What worked for us, and your milleage may vary, was for me reflect positively about church and other faith measures. It really countered the negativity from dh and others. I always left the little ones with Dad until they were ready to...

If Father Ed had been my priest, we may still be Catholic. What a gem!

Thanks, mama!

I'm late joining the party, as usual, but I wanted to congratulate everyone on a good semester. I am a full time student and mom of three. I really want to work in some kind of biotech research or else teach secondary science. I had a...

I *love* school breaks (mine and theirs) because I get to spend quality time with my kids. I love them and we try to keep things as simple and unstructured as possible. Even though my kids are PS'ed, they are very creative and...

But my husband is visiting his parents and dd from his first marriage who live in another state. I would have thought that would make Christmas (a big deal in my family) much more complicated, but it actually has been a breeze. I have...

Quote: Originally Posted by carolsly I want to go to church on Sunday after Christmas, but I know he won't go with me to a Baptist Church and he really doesn't feel like he can go to a Mormon one yet. I'm kind of in a...

I always make a point of telling parents I see whose children have "tails" (thanks for that, Curious) how great it is that they are keeping their child safe and by the parents side. I give them a big smile, too. Usually, they...

Any time that I am just not into nursing, I offer up snuggle, story, coloring, etc time and try to focus all my attention on him. He was only a few times a month nurser until fairly recently when he wants to return to a several times a...

APMom, My youngest is almost three and I completely understand your feelings, even though I am only nursing one child. I agree with those that said you need to find time for you. I know its very hard with two kids and dh in the...