Posts by weliveintheforest

Hi! I'm on Vancouver Island and it's been beautiful. My kids have been riding their bikes around on the street in front of my house and in the empty lot across the street.  DD (7) just learned to ride and I didn't expect to be so...

Could you plan to put him in 1 but then change your mind if he doesn't adjust well to the longer days or changed expectations?  If it is going to be the same K-1-2 class for the next two years anyway, it seems like maybe you could...

I don't think you NEED it, but it might be fun for both of you. I'd have a chat with the organizers and find out a bit more detailed info before deciding. It might be possible to just tag along once in a while if they plan a field...

I'm just going to suggest working on the connection with her. It's hard for them to learn how seriously to take our cues, and sometimes they just aren't going to be able to settle when we want.  If we can easily mend any hurt from...

I think I would choose the MW's house as long as you think you can leave home for her place as soon as labour starts.  I would be worried about having to travel, but trusting your MW is very important!

Quote: Originally Posted by redheather  As far as having a monopoly on an open relationship with our daughters, it sounds like the "experienced moms" are claiming this. Yet I think even a woman without any children of...

What do you mean by 'hours spent with' the child?  I am around my kids almost all the time but I am not necessarily directly interacting with them.  If I'm in the kitchen and they are playing barbies in their room, do I count...

7 years of nursing, and no problems in public!  Lots of smiles and nice comments.

Yes, normal cleaning is good enough! You might want to do some extra stuff if you can, just because it will likely be left for a long while.  At least that's how it works for me... things like under the kitchen sink, window...

I do.  I would go all the time if my fil had a restaurant!