Posts by applecider

Thanks again! I just started reading the book "Feeling Good" by David somebody, it was recommended by someone on this board, but I can't remember who. IT IS AWESOME. I realize that so much of my lack of confidence comes from putting...

My kids call me mommy and occasionally my oldest calls me mom. I don't think I realized that I might like mama better until it was too late! But in my family of origin, mommy is the norm and that's what I called my mom when I was...

Thank you for replying. And thanks for the link, that was good. Maybe I should print it out and post somewhere! Although I'd probably never look at it. I have been to therapy in the past, but it did not end well (therapist turned...

Thanks for the replies. I think the main reason that we get together is our friendship! For me, the playdate is secondary. I think you all have good ideas and I will talk to my son about them. I have never mentioned anything to him...

I have a friend that I've known for several years now. My older son is 5.5 and her son is 4.5. We have had many playdates in the past, but now it is starting to get a bit more difficult. You see, her son is autistic. He is basically...

Where does it come from? How come some people are so confident in themselves? Why do some people seem born with it? Take my DP for instance. He exudes confidence. He has never "felt bad" about himself, or not "liked" himself. I, on...

I was 29 and DP was 28.

I could have written your post a year ago (still can some days!). I just wanted to give a and let you know that you are not alone. The best thing you can do is forgive yourself and move along. Of course therapy would be a good thing...

Awesome beansmama! I feel like that too at this point. I was a bit spend thrifty for a few months, but I feel like I got it out of my system and I'm ready to do the scrimp and save thing again. By the way, I used to follow your blog,...

Quote:Originally Posted by D_McG Does he still nap? At that age DS needed 12 hours sleep, total so we calculate bedtime around that. Then behavior in bed is just a discipline thing. There are consequences for him trying to keep...