Posts by gcgirl

Hey, thanks for the feedback. I haven't decided what to do yet, but I'm thinking I'll have him stop after he gets done being sick. I just really don't like the sensation.    I'm just a little worried about WHY he suddenly...

To be honest, this is why we celebrate Christmas. Not only does DH usually get the day off (like everybody else - not something that happens on the solstice), but modern Christmas traditions are pretty much pagan-based anyway. The more...

Quote: Originally Posted by VisionaryMom  I agree that the problem isn't with the child. I also agree that it's rude to turn on the TV and then read loudly & closely enough that the people who are watching the...

I figured this site would be the place to get some feedback on an issue like this. Nobody? Has anyone had an older child start nursing again, and not just *try*?

So a couple months ago, something odd happened. DS, who is just turning 3 and who has been completely weaned since he was 22 months old, has started wanting to nurse frequently and actually nursing a couple times a day (usually morning...

Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie The directions said write the number. Your daughter wrote the number word. I'm not denying it was divergent thinking, but she wasn't following the directions given. I...

In high school, I routinely wore black turtlenecks and jeans in 100+-degree weather. Teenagers are weird like that. As long as nobody gets heatstroke, I'd say don't worry about it.

My primary rules for ds1 (almost 3) right now are 1. I offer two healthy choices and he can decide, OR 2. he can have an almond butter sandwich and peas in lieu of dinner.

Quote: Originally Posted by pianojazzgirl I ask E why he is wearing ds's silly bandz and ask him to please give it back. He protests that it is actually his silly bandz. He says that a friend at school gave it to him....

Quote: Originally Posted by mmaramba Woweee!!! Now THAT is a big baby! I'm not shocked she did it without drugs, per se, but to do it at all (especially to "be allowed" to do it at all) is pretty...