Posts by greenemami

I found out both times.  I wasn't going to the second time, but knew the shock of having a boy would kind of floor me and, sure enough, it was a boy and I was very suprised :)   On the one hand, I was glad I found out and...

I haven't dealt with this particular situation, but you might find more answers over in the blended family or single parenting forum!

I would suggest putting away any "special" toys to avoid freak outs, but otherwise, have the talk about how this week she is sharing toys and then next time it will be someone else's turn to share with her.    I do think...

Is there a particular reason you are using disposable razors versus the ones with just the replaceable blade?  They would probably last much longer than the disposables.  Also perhaps using a shaving cream would help her get...

I'm so sorry you and your daughter are going through this. I can see how from his perspective, it probably does look like you are alienating him from her, while from yours it looks like there must be some kind of abuse.  You sound...

ugh, yes, totally.  I felt very freed when I recycled my big yogurt container instead of saving it "just in case" i needed it (I use them for leftovers, etc.)  Now I have to filter through all the glass jars I save for food...

Quote: Originally Posted by crunchy_mommy  If you & BF were not about to have a baby together & cosleep with the newborn, I'd probably agree with the majority here that it's not appropriate for your BF to cosleep...

If you're doing 3 in a row, I would definitely make sure the oldest is the one to be able to reach the baby-both for the safety of the baby, and later because the oldest will likely have more tolerance for baby tossing toys or touching...

Dsd is 11.5, goes to bed around 9:30 on school nights, 9:30-10 on weekends, is up with an alarm at 6:15 school days, up by 8 at the very latest on the weekends and seems to function fine either way..so, between 9-10 hours. 

Very interesting thread and something I have been thinking about lately.  Dsd is 11.5 and doesn't have much in the way of formal chores, and I'm not sure where to squeeze it in!  Once she is home from school, there is barely...