Posts by emaye_to_2

I was 28 when we bought our first (only) home. It is in my name. At that time a 900 square foot cottage seemed like a good idea with only a toddler. Now, we've got 5yo DD and 7yo DS and one bathroom. NOT ENOUGH SPACE for our family....

The Hands on Portland website has tons of volunteer opportunities in Portland listed on the calendar and you can search for projects where kids can volunteer: http://www.handsonportland.org. 

About $200. My DD is turning five in two weeks. We spent $150 for the party at the Children's Gym (15 kids) and will spend some $$ on cake, juice, party favors. That will basically be our present to her plus cards and a small cake at...

My personal/parenting motto this year has been to "Put the oxygen mask on yourself first, before trying to help others". Just as in flying, you can’t help someone else if you’re not ready yourself. If you don’t take care of...

My son couldn't skip until kindergarten (age 5 or 6). Now that he's seven he loves to skip, it's cute and funny. My daughter is turning five soon and she still can't skip. I distinctly remember when I was a kid and going through...

Nope! We do not give gifts to my friend's kids.

I consider 10 pounds+ a big baby. I know many women who've given birth to babies larger than 10 pounds naturally but both of mine were 7.5 pounds.

I voted 'Not at all'. Minus the pepsi in the baby bottle tho!

My 4yo bathes three times a week.

We're going tomorrow. It is fun, but crowded!