Posts by greenemami

when my dp and I first started dating, his ex told him (and their daughter!) that she wasn't allowed to see me until we were married. Obviously that didn't stick, but it was several months until I was "allowed' to be around dsd. ...

when my dsd was 5ish, she would often say things like that-we'd tell her she couldn't wear her dress up shoes to school and would get-you think I am ugly and everybody hates me if I wear sneakers! Which is the last thing you want a...

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I came to this forum and read your post because I have been having a rough time with my dd's sleep too (she is about the same age as your ds) and was looking on some advice on nightweaning, but it...

her shoes, her sister's shoes, her Elmo halloween bucket, two dresses on hangers...last night it was actually 2 dresses on hangers AND the halloween bucket! lol that's an armful.

Quote: Originally Posted by ProtoLawyer If tonight is like other gift-giving occasions, it won't be pretty. (By tomorrow, though, she'll be happily playing with and wearing her new stuff. Day-of, though, watch...

For those of you who celebrated! We had dsd for Christmas afternoon this year. We had a nice time together-she was really tired though, after celebrating Christmas eve out late, then having company at mom's in the morning, then at our...

Quote: Originally Posted by pinksprklybarefoot I'm really hoping she likes it... but kids these days, right? At this age, we'll probably read it to her, which might help. Back to your regularly scheduled...

we buy presents together. This year I did most of the idea work/planning, but we did some of the actual shopping together. In the past it has been mostly equal. (I am a SAHM this year, he is working a lot). I don't put names on the...

See, I'm kind of conflicted about this. I think that kid's should have the option of closing the door to have alone time. Generally though, I think they should be encouraged to play together in each room. My 7 year old closes her door...

My dd is the same age-and does the same thing when dp and I hug/kiss/etc. (dp is her bio father) I think it might just be the age-they want all the attention for themselves Sometimes she yells and comes over to "break it up"...