Posts by MsBirdie

I go through it with the kids.  We talk about how our thrift store sells the things to donate money to charities, and they are happy.  When they were younger it was that the toys were given to kids who did not have any. ...

I have to say our DDs school does not grade homework.  Which makes sense.  Homework is practice for the student to ensure they know the concepts when they are assessed.  If he knows them already, he knows...

Crunchynerd, I really loved your post.  I remember living that same way thru school.  Pretty scary to lay it all out like that.  However, goldfish do not reign at all schools. At DDs school they have a very strict...

DDs school has snack at all grades thru 6th.  The little kids eat around 1030 so there snack is in the afternoon.  Older grades eat lunch closer to 1pm so snack is in the morning.   I think it just makes sense for...

I read a huge amount.  Each day I take 1 hr to read at naptime when they were younger, now it is reading time for all who are home.  Also, at night I read instead of watching tv.  I also get tigether with other SAHMs and...

Totally agree with the cost.  Diapers etc are cheap compared to braces, summer camp, and the grocery bill as they get older.      That is one thing I forgot.  A lot of things I had for DD1 expired or were...

MY two are 5 years apart and I LOVE it!!!      Pros   I always had time to give each their own attention and enjoy different stages.  While DD1 is at school, I was able to be with DD2 and...

well, when my flares up, so bad that I cant walk, I have to stay off it for a few days.  then, on a DAILY basis, use a tennis ball massage...

I would in no way move into an area with a school in which academics are not going to challenge my child and is also a safe environment.  Which school will be that, well . . .you are going to have to visit both schools to...

I really missed the elves not rallying at the end to help fight Voldemort.  I also like the book version where the elder wand is returned to dumbledores tomb.  but overall FANTASTIC movie!!!  I already want to see it...