Posts by Bug-a-Boo's Mama

Quote: Originally Posted by A&A  You don't have to decide today.  (My kids are 5 years apart). No you do not.    DS turned 7 in December.  I was pretty sure-even encouraged DH to get...

This post has really made me think. We've only had a couple parent-less play dates, but those were with someone we know well. I guess I had never even thought about them watching TV. The whole point right now is to play-toys you do...

Quote: Originally Posted by nextcommercial Haven't you ever seen someone squatting over, putting something on a shelf or just bent down and had even the slightest urge to kick them in the butt? Of course, you...

Definitely skip the games. Playing at the park is plenty of fun for them. You might want to do a pinata as kidlets seem to love them, but definitely not necessary. I guess it would depend on exactly how early I would have to get to...

Overall it sounds fine. Breakfast doesn't seem like much. I would try and move the 2-3 snack later or split it up so she doesn't eat as much then and has some snack for later. We also eat dinner at 6:30, K has his afternoon snack...

The first time yes. The four hundred and third time, no.

Very interesting read. I did get an allowance growing, but it was based on doing chores. I never would have considered not doing them. The $ amount didn't vary by what I did, was just what it was. But I actually don't think...

Tough situation to be in. But as lessons are expensive, I would honestly want what is best for my daughter as opposed to what is best for my nephew. Is it possible for their lessons to be at the same time? So that your DN can...

For DS's fourth bday we had a play date at our house. Because of some of his friends being in school, it happened in the afternoon. So we had some snacks, I did buy his cake-but you could easily make his cake/cupcakes, water for the...

From the title of this thread, my answer was going to be yes, but after reading others responses, it would appear no. I actually think for DS it is partially a smell thing and a more sensitive gag reflex. He can gag and even vomit...