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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 28 (0)

Boys + puberty = some sore breast tissue. Right??? Tell me your sons had this & its normal. - House of Puberty 22:27 Jun 28 (1)

Absolutely normal. Although you might want to NOT tell your ds this, lol, it's from... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 23:13 Jun 28 (0)

How much would you charge to tutor an 8yod in reading? m - M&M 21:07 Jun 28 (1)

Oh, this would be fun! - Kristine out of lurking 22:00 Jun 28 (0)

Is there a test that I can purchase that will tell me what grade levels my child is reading and spelling at? nt - CarlyAndy 21:02 Jun 28 (1)

I should specify: that I can administer myself..nt - CarlyAndy 21:03 Jun 28 (0)

Which movie would you choose? - nutmeg 20:46 Jun 28 (1)

DH and I saw "The Lake House" for our anniversary and enjoyed it a lot - he liked it even though it was a romance. nt - Dana in OR 21:07 Jun 28 (0)

Thanks to all of you who responded to my request for "cheerleading" last night (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:36 Jun 28 (0)

How can I put limits on playing with the next door neighbor kids? sm - Another Michelle 20:18 Jun 28 (6)

Maybe I'm in the minority here but.... - newHSmominTX 20:38 Jun 28 (0)
We just moved here a month ago, yes I have met the parents. - Another Michelle 20:33 Jun 28 (1)
- Sorry, meant to put nt-thanks for the good ideas so far. nt - Another Michelle 20:35 Jun 28 (0)
How long have they been next-door? Have you met the parents? (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:27 Jun 28 (0)
I have always just said, "Yes they can play" or "No we're not available--we'll see you another time." Works fine to set boundaries with a smile. nt - strider 20:27 Jun 28 (0)
In our case, with our "prob" neighbors, we make them play at our house, in earshot, and more often - Carol (mom of 3) 20:24 Jun 28 (0)

Wood flooring install...just how hard is it? - self777 20:14 Jun 28 (1)

My dh is fairly handy, he says he rates it at a 6. He did our whole house. (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:40 Jun 28 (0)

2nd helpful simmer tip... real life at our pool is worse than what they might find unsupervised on the computer! - Jen in MD 20:08 Jun 28 (7)

I was jealous when I heard about a special session at a local pool... - Laurie in SEA 23:01 Jun 28 (0)
We try to go to the pool at really unpopular times...like tonight from 7:30-8:30. If you choose carefully you might just have the pool to yourselves. nt - Dana in OR 21:19 Jun 28 (0)
Oh man, this is why we didn't renew our pool membership. WOW! nt - Amy in Orlando 20:42 Jun 28 (0)
That type of behavior was our motivation to join -- GASP -- a - Carol (mom of 3) 20:22 Jun 28 (0)
Well, our teens don't *act* like that (m) - Dana in NC 20:12 Jun 28 (2)
- ITA. The whole pool culture has been a little surprising this summer... - Jen in MD 20:27 Jun 28 (0)
- I am sad to report it is more the adults at our pools... - self777 20:18 Jun 28 (0)

Okay, is there any way for me to have an inflatable kiddie pool (the big size) without damaging my dh's precious lawn? nt - DKinTX 20:06 Jun 28 (2)

Make sure you get one with a drain on the bottom, makes it so much easier to empty. nt - Jami in MO 20:28 Jun 28 (0)
You could move it frequently, but the lawn will still suffer a little. nt - strider 20:15 Jun 28 (0)

Oh my word! I am so ignorant. I just read Kay in Cal's post in response to Scarlett's inquiry about a vegan dessert below (m) - Margaret T in GA 19:50 Jun 28 (0)

snacks for Sunday suggestions? Please? - HollyAL 19:48 Jun 28 (1)

Crackers to go with the cheese? nt - melmac 21:33 Jun 28 (0)

Can I substitute molasses for honey when making bread? nt - Holly in FL 19:31 Jun 28 (2)

I always use molasses! (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 20:17 Jun 28 (0)
Sure. It will give a slightly different flavor, and a little darker color, but it will work! nt - RedHen 19:34 Jun 28 (0)

OT--Dell shipping question?!?!?! - Bryan (a mom) 19:30 Jun 28 (3)

I know the answer! m - tlcmom 20:37 Jun 28 (0)
Hard to know. I'm still waiting for my refund to be processed. We returned the Dell back in January. nt - Beth 20:37 Jun 28 (0)
Wow I can't answer that specifically but... - self777 20:21 Jun 28 (0)

What's the best way to secure a copy of your credit report? TIA! nt - Sharon in SC 19:29 Jun 28 (1)

I love Clark Howard for this stuff. Here's a link to his site. (link only) - Amy in Orlando 20:44 Jun 28 (0)

How much would you charge an hour for watching a child for a couple of hours a day? - GaMom3 19:28 Jun 28 (1)

I think in this situation, I'd be more inclined to charge a weekly rate of $65 or so, because (m) - Veronica 19:55 Jun 28 (0)

Does anyone remember the name of the paint that was created by an artist? with really beautiful colors, hmmmm? I think someone posted a link to her stuff a few months ago. nt - Natalieclare 19:12 Jun 28 (2)

Ellen Kennon paints are in 3 rooms in our house and they are incredible (rop_ - Carol (mom of 3) 19:37 Jun 28 (0)
link... - nutmeg 19:16 Jun 28 (0)

What would you pay a teen to come and keep your children busy while you cleaned your house? m - Holly in FL 17:53 Jun 28 (10)

My girls would probably expect to earn $15-$20 in 3 hours for the ages/# of kids - they babysit a lot... nt - StaceyinLA 19:27 Jun 28 (5)
- This is about what I would pay here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:45 Jun 28 (0)
- Mine too, maybe a little more since there are three kids. nt - Veronica 19:59 Jun 28 (2)
  - Just curious, but do kids really get more than minimum wage for baby sitting? nt - Holly in FL 20:54 Jun 28 (1)
    - I always paid at least minimum wage because I wanted my sitters to know how much I valued what they were doing. - Natalieclare 21:46 Jun 28 (0)
- Thanks for you input. nt - Holly in FL 19:29 Jun 28 (0)
I would pay pretty much the same whether I am home or not (m) - Dana in NC 19:03 Jun 28 (1)
- Thanks for your opinion. She is only 12...so, I would think $5/hr is plenty. nt - Holly in FL 19:28 Jun 28 (0)
I'd guess probably give the kid 15 dollars a day if 14 or over, 10 dollars a day if he/she is closer to 12. If you are there, and it's only playing, I'd think that is plenty. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 17:58 Jun 28 (1)
- Thanks! That's what my DH was thinking. nt - Holly in FL 19:29 Jun 28 (0)

Need recommendations for a good phone......sm - Pster 17:38 Jun 28 (5)

I love my Uniden almost as much as I love my HST+. The coolest feature is described inside. - Bryan (a mom) 19:40 Jun 28 (0)
Our Uniden has been the best phone we have had. (nt) - Lil3 19:11 Jun 28 (0)
We have a Panasonic with all these features... - Padmé 18:21 Jun 28 (0)
Panasonic... - nancypants 18:08 Jun 28 (0)
We have a VTech and like it ok. nt - Tracey 17:50 Jun 28 (0)

Here's a resource site you shouldn't miss! - John Sebastian DeGrazia 17:23 Jun 28 (0)

My fil *loved* the book you all recommended for the "man with everything" last year...well, birthday time again! Suggestions?? nt - Jelly Bean 17:00 Jun 28 (7)

Thomas Cahill? Great history series. . . - PariSarah in NC 19:58 Jun 28 (0)
Three Men In A Boat and Three Men on the Bummel nt - kalanamak 19:44 Jun 28 (0)
What about Where Joe Merchant? or A Pirate Looks at Fifty? - Carol (mom of 3) 18:15 Jun 28 (1)
- IS -- Where IS Joe Merchant, LOL - Carol (mom of 3) 18:17 Jun 28 (0)
Hello?!? What was the title? Don't forget to share! Thanks! (nt) - JP in WA 17:14 Jun 28 (1)
- Oops, sorry! A Walk in the Woods by Bryson. :) nt - Jelly Bean 17:22 Jun 28 (0)
To be more specific, a good, enjoyable and preferably humorous book. Thanks!! nt - Jelly Bean 17:01 Jun 28 (0)

Thanks to all who offered Bosch advice. . . - BirkenKathy 17:00 Jun 28 (1)

YEA!!!! :) nt - Pensguys 18:43 Jun 28 (0)

If you use a digital thermomater, do you have to add a points. Say it`s 99.2. Is that the true temp? nt - Tracey 16:53 Jun 28 (4)

Some measure to the nearest .1, others to the nearest .2. If yours is the former, it's correct... - Kay in Cal 16:57 Jun 28 (3)
- Re: Some measure to the nearest .1, others to the nearest .2. If yours is the former, it's correct... - Tracey 17:09 Jun 28 (2)
  - No... if it is a .1 thermometer, 99.2 is correct (measured to the nearest .1)... - Kay in Cal 17:12 Jun 28 (1)
    - Thank you. nt - Tracey 17:21 Jun 28 (0)

The hidden costs of homeschooling... - Amy in PA 16:44 Jun 28 (19)

Books! I'm a great buyer of books - always have been, always will be - but, I'm also a great user of the library. Many of the books that I buy, I'd just check out from the library if we weren't homeschooling. I don't consider this an unexpected expense, however. I consider it an unexpected *bonus* - - lol - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:13 Jun 28 (0)
More trash. We have to pay extra for trash pick-up over one container. We always have more than everyone who is gone all day and it really costs through the nose. nt - Katia 20:36 Jun 28 (0)
It's mostly me having to own the latest cool homeschooly gadget, science equipment, library fines, and Oh! The shoes are killing me. I just have to make sure people know mine are hs'd by their expensive shoes, don't cha know ;d. nt - Veronica 20:05 Jun 28 (1)
- LOL - shoes and library fines are killing me here. Not to mention decent shelves for my "books. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:47 Jun 28 (0)
We have to buy really great shoes. ;-) ~nt - myfunnybunch 19:53 Jun 28 (0)
Water, detergent... - Lil3 19:17 Jun 28 (0)
homeschooling is definitely more expensive than sending them to the local school, I agree, but still cheaper than a private school for us. nt - Peela 19:14 Jun 28 (1)
- Definitely cheaper than any private school - and ps isn't an option for us - more - StaceyinLA 19:33 Jun 28 (0)
Playground equipment. We ended up popping for a Rainbow rationalize that they'd use it a lot! And, extra "educational" fieldtrips add up fast. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 18:06 Jun 28 (0)
Gas usage (for the car) because of driving to co-op's or lessons or museums or playdates etc. nt - mama of two-ize 16:58 Jun 28 (1)
- I second this... Gas is probably our biggest "hidden" expense (m) - SW in IL 18:14 Jun 28 (0)
Higher energy costs... our AC is on longer, since folks are home all day every day. nt - Kay in Cal 16:49 Jun 28 (7)
- TOILET PAPER!!! - Nicole 16:51 Jun 28 (6)
  - I think about this EVERY time I go to the bathroom - how much would we be saving if we were all out of the house :) nt - readwithem 20:03 Jun 28 (0)
  - The ultimate insidious evil hidden cost. :+) nt - Kate CA 18:17 Jun 28 (0)
  - LOL! We have 3 girls... - KC 18:13 Jun 28 (3)
    - We have 3 girls too - and one of them is potty training, fascinated with the stuff - tearing it off, dropping in the toilet, tearing, dropping, etc. LOL nt - Dana in OR 21:12 Jun 28 (0)
    - LOL! We have 2 boys...and I'm constantly amazed. nt - melmac 18:20 Jun 28 (1)
      - I buy boxes of a million rolls from my co-op and we have to store the stuff - Nicole 18:26 Jun 28 (0)

In light of Doran's post (and others) down below, I have to share about a local grower. (m) - Debra in TX 16:42 Jun 28 (1)

Oooh. How excellent!! That's a great story and resource. (sm) - Doran 19:00 Jun 28 (0)

Anyone have a recipe for sweet potatoes that's like the ones at Boston Market? - SW in IL 16:42 Jun 28 (1)

Try CopyKat.com then click on view old board. It is restaurant recipes and I know I have seen Boston Market on there before. I use the site quite a bit. Good stuff! nt - Monnie in East KY 19:51 Jun 28 (0)

Just out of curiosity, who among us is expecting? - melmac 16:37 Jun 28 (25)

#5 in December! nt - Angela in TX 21:12 Jun 28 (0)
#4 due July 15 nt - MKH 21:09 Jun 28 (0)
Re: Just out of curiosity, who among us is expecting? - Staci in FL 19:23 Jun 28 (2)
- #4, leaving in three weeks to adopt a toddler in Vietnam - Staci in FL 19:24 Jun 28 (1)
  - Our 5 yr old was adopted in Viet Nam 4 yrs ago....who are you using and where will you be? <more> - cin 19:42 Jun 28 (0)
#4, a boy. Hopefully this time next year-we're adopting from Guatemala. nt - Jennifer in San Antonio 19:00 Jun 28 (1)
- Have you read the blog Reforming Motherhood? There is a great adoption story there; they adopted from Guatemala. nt - DKinTX 20:10 Jun 28 (0)
#4, due December 8th. (nt) - Lil3 18:59 Jun 28 (0)
#6, due late Dec/early Jan. nt - battlemaiden 18:53 Jun 28 (0)
#4 (and first boy!!!) due in early August!!! nt - Misty 18:43 Jun 28 (1)
- I have 3 girls then a boy. Of course, the girls are all teenagers now and he's 11. I feel for this kid! nt - StaceyinLA 19:36 Jun 28 (0)
#5, December 10th. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 18:26 Jun 28 (0)
#3 boy is due August 22nd. Hoping for a little earlier. :) nt - Heidi in OR 18:07 Jun 28 (0)
#5 boy is due in about a week. nt - Heidi in CA 18:00 Jun 28 (0)
#3 is due just after Thanksgiving (nt) - Missy in VA 17:51 Jun 28 (0)
#4 here on earth... Due any day (officially July 1-9 sometime).nt - Lisa in VA 17:46 Jun 28 (0)
#5, due near Thanksgiving. nt - Natalieclare 17:41 Jun 28 (0)
#6 is Due in Nov/Dec (nt) - Marie in OH 17:37 Jun 28 (0)
How about if I *wish* I were expecting. Does that count? - mama of two-ize 16:56 Jun 28 (0)
Our second (after 10 yrs.) is due January 3rd. :) nt - Nicole in CA 16:47 Jun 28 (0)
Our fourth is due in early February. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 16:44 Jun 28 (1)
- Our 4th is due in February too! nt - BirkenKathy 17:01 Jun 28 (0)
#6, due TWO DAYS AGO!!!!!!!! LOL nt - srjbdl 16:39 Jun 28 (1)
- ***tossing labor dust at srjbdl !!*** nt - Peek a Boo -who was 14 days late back in Feb, lol 20:31 Jun 28 (0)
1. # 3 2. October 30th. nt - melmac 16:38 Jun 28 (0)

To whoever recommended 84, Charing Cross Road, thank you! It was just the thing for a quiet, summer afternoon. :-) nt - nutmeg 16:31 Jun 28 (7)

Isn't that just the loveliest book? I read it some time ago because of a recommendation here. I just love it. (nt) - hometoteach 16:45 Jun 28 (1)
- I love this book, too!!! Read the sequel - the Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. She goes to London, years later, to visit her bookstore friends. It's a GREAT book. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:21 Jun 28 (0)
I loved the movie too! - Jan P. 16:40 Jun 28 (3)
- They made a movie of it? Is it "as good"? nt - nutmeg 16:43 Jun 28 (2)
  - Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench ... 1987. nt - mull-berry 19:40 Jun 28 (1)
    - I'm having a Remington Steele flashback. :-) Thanks for the info! nt - nutmeg 20:29 Jun 28 (0)
ooh! I tried to check that out and it was gone :( Glad to hear another person liked it. I think I'll place a hold now. nt - mama of two-ize 16:34 Jun 28 (0)

Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale - any news? nt - Kate CA 16:06 Jun 28 (0)

Sharon in SC re: painting over wallpaper..... - bethinny 15:49 Jun 28 (2)

Thank you for posting! nt - Sharon in SC 19:23 Jun 28 (0)
If you tint the base coat you can make your painting easier :) - Regina in MO 16:30 Jun 28 (0)

I know khaki slacks go w/men's navy blue sports coat. What about black dress slacks? A match or not? nt - Anna 15:46 Jun 28 (8)

No to navy with blue but I do like cobalt or light blue with black slacks...nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:29 Jun 28 (0)
Thanks.. we decided to scratch the black slacks. nt - Anna 17:06 Jun 28 (0)
I wear a navy jacket with black pants or a skirt regularly. - Carol in Cal. 16:24 Jun 28 (0)
Black and blue make the guy look like he's color blind. nm - Janet in WA 16:00 Jun 28 (1)
- Agreed. nt - mama of two-ize 16:36 Jun 28 (0)
Black and navy no, but black and khaki, yes. nt - Kate CA 15:50 Jun 28 (2)
- Agreed! Black and blue together look like a bruise (nt) - JP in WA 15:53 Jun 28 (1)
  - LOL! That's what my mom used to always say. ntn - Rhiannon8404 18:53 Jun 28 (0)

Hey, guess what? remember the other day I posted that we figured out what was making that 'pssst'-'scratch-scratch' noise...(m) - ~FireFly~ 15:45 Jun 28 (5)

ROFL!!!nt - Lisa in VA + dh 17:45 Jun 28 (0)
Hey Firefly, where did the name come from? Any chance you are a Joss Whedon fan? nt - Lizzie in Ma 16:13 Jun 28 (2)
- I'm a Joss Whedon fan!! nt. - Whisperlily 17:23 Jun 28 (0)
- I never heard of him 'til now...as of my 'name'...it's a long story. Ask the others if we want to go there again, LOL (m) - ~FF~ 17:21 Jun 28 (0)
ROFL!! nt - newHSmominTX 16:06 Jun 28 (0)

For those of you who have adopted Chinese babies...m - Holly in FL 15:39 Jun 28 (47)

We're in the process right now (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 22:25 Jun 28 (0)
My friend was told last year that they would get there baby this summer, now they say hopefully next summer. - Ida 19:50 Jun 28 (1)
- Wouldn't it be too funny if it's the same couple? My friends are in FL, also...and used to live in Tallahassee! P and B??? nt - Holly in FL 20:57 Jun 28 (0)
Thanks everyone. I'll keep encouraging them. nt - Holly in FL 17:36 Jun 28 (0)
Yes! The process for Chinese adoptions has slowed considerably over the past year. (m) - Denise in IN 17:27 Jun 28 (1)
- I have recently heard that the wait has gotten so long because.... - cin 19:49 Jun 28 (0)
Another thing... - Carol in Cal. 16:27 Jun 28 (0)
Friends here had theirs pushed back a number of times... - momofkhm 16:07 Jun 28 (0)
We have a daughter adopted from China... - Staci in FL 16:07 Jun 28 (0)
Yes. - mommylaw 16:04 Jun 28 (0)
My sil and bil are in China right NOW getting their dd. They thought they would finalized their adoption a year ago. - TESEmom 16:04 Jun 28 (0)
Everyone I know who has adopted from China has experienced that. nm - Janet in WA 16:01 Jun 28 (0)
As an aside, I have friends who adopted mixed-race children from an agency in Texas... - Nicole 15:54 Jun 28 (33)
- we adopted 3 infants privately from an agency in TX. Which one were you referring to? Right now we're fostering. nt - mrs. whatsit 17:44 Jun 28 (2)
  - you know, I'm not sure which one it was. - Nicole 17:49 Jun 28 (1)
    - extremely positive experience. we worked with Alternatives in Motion inHouston. nt - mrs. whatsit 20:04 Jun 28 (0)
- The needs are different. - mommylaw 16:17 Jun 28 (10)
  - How can there be an issue with someone's TONE in a written post? I saw nothing offensive with that post - just an observation. Really, sometimes people on the boards are SO quick to jump on others... nt - StaceyinLA 19:47 Jun 28 (2)
    - I think I can feel your tone. - mommylaw 19:50 Jun 28 (1)
      - And I attacked before reading your apology, then I apologized. I was also too quick to judge... nt - StaceyinLA 20:08 Jun 28 (0)
  - Jails are somewhat pretty "primitive, loveless" institutions - leslie in tx 17:27 Jun 28 (0)
  - I didn't mean to offend, truly.... - Nicole 16:43 Jun 28 (5)
    - That was another issue with my cousin... they were getting too old to adopt here, but some international adoptions were still available to them. nt - Robin in Tx 21:31 Jun 28 (0)
    - I was too quick to judge. - mommylaw 17:29 Jun 28 (3)
      - Well, now, I sound unduly harsh. (m) - leslie in tx 17:47 Jun 28 (2)
        
        And I feel like a heel as well - I just felt Nicole was being attacked so I attacked back. I am not usually like that. I'm sorry. nt - StaceyinLA 19:51 Jun 28 (0)
        
        I think we all have a trigger finger, eh? - Nicole 17:58 Jun 28 (0)
- I'd adopt these children. I adopt LOTS of children. It's just SO expensive that we've had to rule it out... nt - StaceyinLA 16:01 Jun 28 (18)
  - You all know about the adoption tax *credit*, right? - Jen in MD 19:48 Jun 28 (1)
    - It's a real blessing. We are not rich (m) - leslie in tx 20:47 Jun 28 (0)
  - Expenses? Stacey, there should be none! There are so many financial helps in place (m) - leslie in tx 17:05 Jun 28 (1)
    - I have looked into a lot of that - can you e-mail me privately?? address inside - StaceyinLA 19:40 Jun 28 (0)
  - It's more expensive than an overseas adoption? - Nicole 16:03 Jun 28 (13)
    - My cousin adopted two from Korea and two from Ethiopia because it was so much less expensive... she wanted a large family and this was the only way they could afford it - got all four kids for just a little more than what it would take to adopt one or maybe two locally. nt - Robin in Tx 21:27 Jun 28 (1)
      - BTW, I know this "feels" a little like merchandising babies, but my cousin felt strongly about walking a particular walk... - Robin in Tx 21:44 Jun 28 (0)
    - In our case, yes, domestic was more expensive... - Anna 17:18 Jun 28 (9)
      - Both of ours were infants when we got them & we didn't go through foster program at all. nt - Anna 17:23 Jun 28 (8)
        
        Adopting privately, and adopting infants, will cost. But, but, BUT (m) - leslie in tx 17:31 Jun 28 (7)
        
        There was no "but" for me 8-). We couldn't have bio dc at all & wanted to raise adopted dc from infancy, like other parents get to do. (m)... - Anna 18:04 Jun 28 (6)
        
        I hope my "but" didn't sound critical of you; I wanted it to be, "But, for those of you who want olders . . ." - leslie in tx 20:41 Jun 28 (0)
        
        But now that you have adopted and raised those children, would you consider adopting an older child as well? nt - StaceyinLA 19:43 Jun 28 (1)
        
        No, because we don't feel called to do it. nt - Anna 20:14 Jun 28 (0)
        
        Anna, don't you think that... - Nicole 18:19 Jun 28 (1)
        
        Sure but... - Anna 20:26 Jun 28 (0)
        
        Ugh... meant to say... - Anna 18:07 Jun 28 (0)
    - I believe if you go through the process with the state to be a foster parent and adopt through that system it is not expensive. Private adoptions are very expensive. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 16:34 Jun 28 (0)
Not Chinese, but some friends of mine who are missionaries in Romania have been waitng 4.5 years. Fortunately they live there so he is in their home as a foster child. ... - Robin 15:43 Jun 28 (0)

Can you have a fever with a cold? How high should it be before you need to take advil? nt - Tracey 15:36 Jun 28 (2)

For me, it isn't so much the fever that causes me to take meds but my discomfort factor (aches, headache, etc.). If I don't have them I won't take anything. Feel better soon. nt - Mandamom 16:33 Jun 28 (0)
Yes...fevers are there to kill off germs. - Regina in MO 16:33 Jun 28 (0)

Just wondering if anyone has gotten rid of all their plastic Rubbermaid-type storage dishes and gone to all glass/Pyrex? I'm thinking of doing this. nt - Holly in FL 15:36 Jun 28 (11)

not here! plastic works best for me :-) nt - Peek a ButterFingers 20:39 Jun 28 (0)
Yep, and I love it! I bought one set a month at Walmart until I had what I wanted...all rectangular so they stack together....nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:33 Jun 28 (0)
Working on this myself... nt - StaceyinLA 19:52 Jun 28 (0)
Yes! Did this a couple years ago and have been very happy. We're using Pyrex w/ snap lids -- I bought one set and a few separate smaller pieces (at WalMart (ick!)) nt - Doran 19:04 Jun 28 (0)
I want to do this! Does anyone have a link to nice glass sets with lids? nt - Rhiannon8404 18:55 Jun 28 (0)
We are in the process of doing this. - Amy in NH 18:34 Jun 28 (0)
I did these last summer...also ditched the microwave! We prefer our leftovers warmed in the toaster oven, or big oven. They're not mushy. nt - mrs. whatsit 17:45 Jun 28 (0)
Am in the process right now! The Pyrex sets of 10 pcs with the plastic lids are great! nt - elleno in FL 17:22 Jun 28 (0)
I did it and much prefer glass. Pyrex holds up well. nt - strider 15:55 Jun 28 (2)
- How do you store it? What kind of lids do you use? - Nicole 15:57 Jun 28 (1)
  - Rubber lids came with what I bought. I stack the bowls and store the lids directly behind them (back wall of the cabinet). My mil stacks bowls with rubber shelfliner mats to be safer. nt - strider 20:24 Jun 28 (0)

Sinus infections sufferers - need your opinion please. I took my oldest dd back to the doctor today. Her head was - Molly 15:31 Jun 28 (15)

Does she still *feel sick*, or does she feel okay but has terrible throbbing pain? nt - Stephanie not in TX 16:14 Jun 28 (1)
- She feels better except for the throbbing pain in her head. She said if she - Molly 16:22 Jun 28 (0)
Try giving her some robitussin (the plain guaifenesin type) to help thin the mucus. Poor baby (boyth of you) nt - newHSmominTX 16:12 Jun 28 (3)
- We're doing that already. It's much thinner. nt - Molly 16:41 Jun 28 (0)
- Yes. Ds's ENT has recommended this if his allergies turn into a sinus infect. Along with saline nasal spray multiple times a day. Don't underestimate the power of saline! nt - mama of two-ize 16:38 Jun 28 (1)
  - Hey, Janna! When the board gets this huge my compter gets totally constipated and - Nicole 19:31 Jun 28 (0)
Add a saline as well as Nasacort (need px for this)--it works wonders for ds. nt - strider 15:57 Jun 28 (0)
my son had a sinus infection for two years.... - Nicole 15:41 Jun 28 (0)
Is it an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist? If not, I would seek a 2nd opinion with an ENT Dr. - cj 15:37 Jun 28 (0)
How about an ENT? - Ottakee 15:36 Jun 28 (2)
- Vote for ENT. Ask ENT about x-ray/CT scan of sinuses. That picture will tell you a lot! nt - LMA 17:35 Jun 28 (0)
- I would second this, and add that a neti pot can do wonders, too.... - Nicole 15:44 Jun 28 (0)
She sees another doctor for her asthma/allergies but he's never - Molly 15:35 Jun 28 (2)
- OK, now I've done a little research. Singulair AND Flonase are used for seasonal allergies but Singulair - Molly 16:13 Jun 28 (0)
- So you think an ENT would be better than an Allergist/Asthma specialist? nt - Molly 16:10 Jun 28 (0)

Did Lisa in FL post an update about her dh's MRI? I've been gone most of the day and quickly - Molly 15:26 Jun 28 (0)

Sharon in SC - re: painting over wallpaper - My cousin bought something from - Molly 15:25 Jun 28 (1)

Thank you! nt - Sharon in SC 19:25 Jun 28 (0)

MAC users - which blog site can I use to make a blog?? nt - StaceyinLA 14:56 Jun 28 (3)

I use xanga. And like nancypants said, it's better when I use Firefox; but Safari works fine. nt - PariSarah in NC 15:15 Jun 28 (0)
I use blogger - nancypants 15:07 Jun 28 (1)
- me too nt - Christina in OR 16:31 Jun 28 (0)

Do I cook it or toss it? m - tlcmom 14:55 Jun 28 (2)

I'd cook it, just make sure it's all the way done, I think it should be fine. (nt) - JP in WA 15:29 Jun 28 (0)
If it's a decent size turkey, it probably wasn't too warm when it went into fridge. I'd cook it. nt - Michelle T 14:59 Jun 28 (0)

I need some ideas on how to thank a friend of mine who went above and beyond what was asked of her. (m) - Elaine 14:51 Jun 28 (7)

Elaine, is this a new friend? (m) - Dana in NC 20:56 Jun 28 (0)
That is so great of her! How about a gift certificate for a massage ;) nt - readwithem 20:08 Jun 28 (0)
I'd offer to keep them for a weekend away at her convenience. nt - melmac 17:47 Jun 28 (0)
Elaine, I'm sorry about your friend.... - WTMindy 17:15 Jun 28 (0)
ITA on Jenni's night out suggestion. nt - strider 15:59 Jun 28 (0)
Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant or movie tickets and have her kids spend the night? nt - Jenni in KS 14:57 Jun 28 (1)
- yea, I think a night out would be nice, too. What a great friend (both of you). nt - ~FireFly~ 15:16 Jun 28 (0)

Why is it always when company is coming... - Debra in CO 14:47 Jun 28 (5)

I know why. (m) (a true answer) :O) - ~FireFly~ 15:28 Jun 28 (2)
- Oh, so true! Fortunately, MIL is far from a clean freak, so she won't much care. So how come... - Debra in CO 15:57 Jun 28 (0)
- not that the others weren't sincere...why am I explaining myself? I think my conscious is getting to me:O) - ~FF~ 15:49 Jun 28 (0)
Oh ((Debra))--wishing I could come up with something witty. I hope your MILs visit improves things greatly! nt - Kristine out of lurking 15:20 Jun 28 (0)
HUGS!!! I've had days like that!!! nt - nancypants 14:50 Jun 28 (0)

Standardized testing and age related question (m) - Sharon in SC 14:42 Jun 28 (6)

But the children in the normed group ... - Ellie 22:25 Jun 28 (0)
It does make a difference, but it's slight (m) - Niffercoo 17:15 Jun 28 (0)
Don't know if this will make sense, but I have an "old" student - turns 10 in Sept., but will be "4th grade". I had her take the 4th grade test this June. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 16:37 Jun 28 (0)
I also wonder this. . . - Marie in OH 16:14 Jun 28 (0)
Have them take the test for the next grade down - Christina in OR 15:07 Jun 28 (0)
Re: Standardized testing and age related question (m) - MargaretWV 14:56 Jun 28 (0)

I swear... if I hear "it would be a good thing if you did/didn't have the baby X..." I'm going to scream! - Lisa in VA 14:23 Jun 28 (15)

Oh yeah, LOL, and for goodness sake if you're going to be scheduled for a c-section don't let anyone know. They seem to think you'll be doing the scheduling instead of the Dr. My sympathies to you. nt - melmac 16:53 Jun 28 (0)
With my last pregnancy, I wouldn't even tell anyone the due date... - Nicole 16:11 Jun 28 (1)
- Ditto. With one of mine I just said, "Some time in <month FOLLOWING the due date month!>" nm - Nebraska Pam 20:19 Jun 28 (0)
Well, here *I* am the one who keeps making up days when it won't work! LOL - srjbdl 15:39 Jun 28 (1)
- Well, here's hoping we both go into labor tonight! nt - Lisa in VA 17:42 Jun 28 (0)
Would it make you feel better to prepare for the *possibility* of having the baby at home? - abbeyej 15:28 Jun 28 (1)
- Actually, we are planning a home birth... I just don't want to be alone when it happens (IYKWIM) the assistant & midwife are 30mins away (so is the hospital), more - Lisa in VA 17:41 Jun 28 (0)
Let out a scream for real the next time someone says something... - nancypants 15:10 Jun 28 (1)
- EXcellent advice here! Very funny!! nt - Alexandra 19:49 Jun 28 (0)
Rule Number 1: Do not aggravate the pregnant woman. (Have a insane look in your eye when you tell them this.) (m) - Melissa in NC 15:10 Jun 28 (0)
Oh I have great sympathy for you (m) - Melanie in Wa 15:02 Jun 28 (0)
"take it up with God, but leave me alone!" - Christina in OR 15:00 Jun 28 (0)
LOL! Why don't you have the baby on Monday so you won't upset anyone's Independence Day BBQ plans? That's only considerate ;-) nt - Michelle T 14:58 Jun 28 (0)
LOL - why don't we take a board poll for when you should really have the baby? ((())) (m) - Amy in Orlando 14:52 Jun 28 (0)
Yea, Lisa, I've been meaning to mention. Please don't have the baby on Sunday. I have plans. ; ) nt - BirkenKathy 14:42 Jun 28 (0)

"Click" anyone else see it? - Copswife 14:20 Jun 28 (2)

Just wanted to say it's good to see you back on the boards! nt - Holly in FL 14:35 Jun 28 (0)
Glad to hear that you liked it. I am not a big fan of Adam Sandler's movies (usually) but I do think a lot of him as a person. nt - Dana in OR 14:31 Jun 28 (0)

Yea! They updated the blog list! (Okay, they probably did this months ago, but I just noticed.) - The Tutor 14:16 Jun 28 (0)

Yellow squash and Zucchini - can these be frozen? If I use Food Saver? Cooked first? Whole? Cut up in pieces? nt - mama of two-ize 14:06 Jun 28 (6)

Thank you! When I google I get mixed results. Yes you can freeze. No you can't freeze. I'm gonna go with it's ok. Thank you, thank you, thank you!nt - mama of two-ize 16:29 Jun 28 (0)
what!? up here in the far north, we aren't even CLOSE to having squash in the garden! but - Nicole 15:33 Jun 28 (1)
- Hey Nicole! Did you see that I responded to you below? I knw there might not be anything to respond to, but I wanted you to know that I did respond. Thank you again! nt - mama of two-ize 16:33 Jun 28 (0)
Absolutely, just cut up and freeze. No need to pre cook. They get too soggy. nt - nandmsmom 15:23 Jun 28 (0)
I shred and freeze whenever we're lucky enough to have too much. - Sharon H. in IL 15:21 Jun 28 (1)
- I shred and freeze too, or cook in chunks and freeze (for casseroles). I can't imagine not having enough - we were inundated from ONE plant this year!! nt - StaceyinLA 16:03 Jun 28 (0)

Thongs from below (that sounds like a B movie.. LOL) Anyway, Question! - Copswife 13:56 Jun 28 (12)

This IS a style, worn purposely, but gag! - leslie in tx 17:36 Jun 28 (0)
I thought the female sex wanted their thongs to show. nt - Robin 15:45 Jun 28 (0)
Maybe slip a note to the waiter to give to her, but have him give it "from an anonymous patron"? I guess I must be a chicken ;-) nt - Amy in NH 15:35 Jun 28 (0)
If I had a euro for every thong I saw sticking out... - Charlotte 14:38 Jun 28 (2)
- So, no, I wouldn't say anything. Chances are the wearer is purposely sharing. (nt) - Charlotte 14:42 Jun 28 (1)
  - Sharing. rofl I like that. nt - Copswife 14:47 Jun 28 (0)
I might say something if we were both in the ladies' room at the same time. I don't think I would just walk up to her table and tell her. So when are low-rise pants going to leave the scene anyway? I'm tired of worrying about this! nt - Jenni in KS 14:23 Jun 28 (0)
I really think these ladies know what they are showing and choose to have it that way. nt - Michelle in NC 14:18 Jun 28 (0)
I wouldn't say anything, especially if it was a stranger. If it was someone I knew, I would say probably say something. nt - Elaine 14:02 Jun 28 (3)
- What if it were toilet paper hanging out of her pants? lol nt - Copswife 14:11 Jun 28 (1)
  - Silly girl! Obviously I would tell her that! :-) nt - Elaine 14:52 Jun 28 (0)
- Uh, disregard that first "say." nt - Elaine 14:03 Jun 28 (0)

Burning question of the day. :D Has anyone seen the new Garfield movie? What did ya think? nt - Pensguys 13:55 Jun 28 (3)

dh said that he got viewed it as an endurance event. (not good) nt - Alexandra 19:51 Jun 28 (0)
Re: Burning question of the day. :D Has anyone seen the new Garfield movie? What did ya think? nt - Melissa 14:15 Jun 28 (1)
- Thanks...that is what I thought about Over the Hedge too. nt - Pensguys 18:50 Jun 28 (0)

A/C for dummies (m) - Dana in NC 13:35 Jun 28 (1)

We have window units. nt - Veronica 13:45 Jun 28 (0)

OT: looking for ideas for Incredibles costumes.... - SLB 13:25 Jun 28 (3)

DS was Dash at Halloween time... - momofkhm 15:58 Jun 28 (0)
no ideas...just sounds like fun:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 15:52 Jun 28 (0)
Check the thrift stores for leggings. The shiny, workout kind or track compression tights would be nice, but any would do. nt - Jenni in KS 14:26 Jun 28 (0)

Helpful summer tip: *Just because they make a bikini in your size, doesn't mean to should wear one. * Now back to our regularly scheduled program. nt - Robin in NC 13:09 Jun 28 (35)

This is so ironic. - nancypants 14:48 Jun 28 (7)
- Psst, Nan... - Jenni in KS 14:54 Jun 28 (6)
  - Don't google baby bootie knitting pattern, either. - PariSarah in NC 19:35 Jun 28 (0)
  - Ok. I admit it. I googled Japanese rice rope. - Amy in NH 15:31 Jun 28 (2)
    - Well, - Jenni in KS 16:25 Jun 28 (1)
      - OK but how does the *rice* come in to the equation? nt - Dolly Parton 21:13 Jun 28 (0)
  - Oh... - nancypants 15:13 Jun 28 (0)
  - Oh.My.Word.!!! Can't...breathe...laughing...too...hard!! "Slang for turtle." Oh, Jenni, you got me! LOL nt - Elaine 15:01 Jun 28 (0)
Amen. nm - Janet in WA 14:06 Jun 28 (0)
Also, tight clothes do not make you look thin; they make you look like a stuffed sausage. nt - SolaMichella 13:59 Jun 28 (1)
- LOL!!! - JP in WA 16:00 Jun 28 (0)
Have you seen the latest Blue Collar Comedy movie. Foxworthy had fashion tips for rednecks..an idea he picked up while at WalMart. nt - Dolly Parton 13:39 Jun 28 (0)
Mine * Don't wear low rise pants AND a thong * Seeing your panties sticking out is NOT attractive, no matter how many people do it. nt - Copswife 13:38 Jun 28 (5)
- What do you suggest? No underwear? :-O (sm) - Jenni in KS 14:32 Jun 28 (2)
  - There are low rise thongs. But they wear reg ones with the low pants on purpose! (sm) - Copswife 14:46 Jun 28 (1)
    - You're kidding! People still do that on purpose? - Jenni in KS 14:49 Jun 28 (0)
- Amen sister! nt - Tammy in Germany 13:42 Jun 28 (1)
  - Oh the horrors, this happens in other countries?! :::shaking head::: nt - Copswife 13:51 Jun 28 (0)
Ooh, here's another for those blessed with, er, larger volumes: A shelf bra is NOT an actual bra! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 13:36 Jun 28 (2)
- Last time my niece came over, I wonder why she even bother (m) - Melissa 15:20 Jun 28 (0)
- Look what was in my liberal newspaper last week. LOL - Copswife 13:44 Jun 28 (0)
Ditto on spandex, tube tops, and short shorts, LOL. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 13:13 Jun 28 (8)
- Lycra is a privilege, not a right. ;-) - CED 14:56 Jun 28 (1)
  - oh my goodness! sooo funny! nt - Alexandra 19:53 Jun 28 (0)
- also those that wear mid drift tops AND a micro mini. Only flat tummies can pull this off. Sorry! nt - Copswife <--- living in FL, the land of immodesty 13:39 Jun 28 (5)
  - We call this fashion don't "muffin tops" when those less than firm abs & love handles goosh out the tops of low-rise jeans & skirts. (nt) - Amber in SJ 16:54 Jun 28 (1)
    - Ugh. I don't think I'll ever be able to enjoy a muffin the same way ever again after reading that. LOL. nt - melmac 16:57 Jun 28 (0)
  - So does that mean... - CED 14:58 Jun 28 (1)
    - ROFLOL!! nt - Crissy in WA 15:19 Jun 28 (0)
  - btw, this includes me, my flat tummy days have gone bye-bye! :) No more tummy exposure in public. nt - Copswife 13:48 Jun 28 (0)
No fair. There must be more to the story. nt - battlemaiden 13:11 Jun 28 (4)
- I just got back from the pool. I saw too many people who were not heeding my advice. nt - Robin in NC 13:22 Jun 28 (3)
  - Aha! Noooooow I get it. ITA! nt - battlemaiden 13:43 Jun 28 (0)
  - Have you considered having fliers printed up, like gospel tracts, to hand out? 8^D nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:26 Jun 28 (1)
    - LOL nt - WendyWords 13:44 Jun 28 (0)

Can we talk about the easily distracted child? Distracted by noise OR silence!? - battlemaiden 13:09 Jun 28 (5)

sometimes I just have to sit with my kids to keep them focused.... - Peela 19:51 Jun 28 (0)
er, how about the easily distracted adult? LOL nt - Copswife 14:10 Jun 28 (0)
A fan, or some other kind of white noise can help too! nt. - Whisperlily 13:31 Jun 28 (0)
Have you tried playing instrumental Baroque music softly for him while he works? It helps some kids filter and concentrate better. nt - abbeyej 13:18 Jun 28 (1)
- Music works well for my easily distracted son. nt - Crissy in WA 13:33 Jun 28 (0)

Arrgh!! Some sort of something is eating holes in my moonflowers and sunflowers!! What to do? (m) - Jill, OK in VA 13:08 Jun 28 (11)

If it has been very wet (like it has here) it is probably slugs. Put down some diatomaceous earth, or beer in dixie cups. Good luck! nt - Amy in NH 15:21 Jun 28 (4)
- It has been raining like crazy.... - Jill, OK in VA 17:55 Jun 28 (3)
  - I'd bet on this too. The other possibility might be earwigs. - PariSarah in NC 19:39 Jun 28 (0)
  - Hey, send some of that rain back here to OK!!! (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:29 Jun 28 (1)
    - Believe me, we have had to *to spare*. nt - Jill, OK in VA 20:07 Jun 28 (0)
What kind of hole? Big holes, little holes, round holes, ragged holes? - PariSarah in NC 13:40 Jun 28 (1)
- Big, mostly, but some small, er....kinda ragged, kinda smooth holes. Perhaps a party, with the ragged hole-leavers inviting friends? ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:42 Jun 28 (0)
Jill, it sounds like your plants look like our hollyhocks. Could it be weevils? nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 13:33 Jun 28 (3)
- Um...I haven't *seen* any pests actually on the plants, besides the ants. So...I don't know. nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:44 Jun 28 (2)
  - I guess it would be the lesser of two weevils...LOL! (In spirit of Master and Commander) nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 18:41 Jun 28 (1)
    - LOL...you know me too well. (I thought of it while I was typing, if you can believe that! Of course you can...) nt - Jill, OK in VA, Master and Commander fan extraordinaire... 20:05 Jun 28 (0)

Update on injured neighbor's puppy post from yesterday.... - Pster 13:07 Jun 28 (2)

How wonderful! I'm glad you can feel better about it too. nt - Dana in OR 14:06 Jun 28 (1)
- ooooh yeah. I'm always worried dd did something she shouldn't have. She has that "knack" for finding trouble! nt - Pster 14:08 Jun 28 (0)

Giant bat-eating centipede video.....link only inside - Pster 13:04 Jun 28 (11)

Fair warning if you decide to go exploring that site...it is not family friendly. nt - melmac 18:19 Jun 28 (0)
WowWee...that was cool. thanks for the interesting video:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 15:41 Jun 28 (0)
Yuck -- but interesting. I like David Attenburough's films; he did a series many yrs ago about life in a fig tree that we really liked. nt - K in MI 15:31 Jun 28 (0)
eeeeewwwww.... hate to wake up and find THAT on my pillow! nt - Michelle T 15:09 Jun 28 (1)
- Alright, you just totally gave me nightmares! (nt) - JP in WA 15:59 Jun 28 (0)
Was that for real? I am blonde and I sometimes wonder what it real or not? :O) m - tlcmom 14:58 Jun 28 (0)
I misread your post. Dd and I thought that the bat was going to eat the centipede! nt - BirkenKathy 14:46 Jun 28 (1)
- that's how I first was reading it - made more sense after the video! nt - Pster 17:25 Jun 28 (0)
I never thought I could feel sorry for a bat. :-O nt - Bryan (a mom) 13:41 Jun 28 (0)
I don't know how to spell that gagging sound I just made, but, Holy Ma-joley! (nt) - JP in WA 13:36 Jun 28 (0)
Ew. Ew. Ew. Ew. Ewww.... - jmgconner 13:12 Jun 28 (0)

Okay. Can somebody talk to me about asthma? - RT 13:02 Jun 28 (3)

What about a face mask? - Ottakee 14:31 Jun 28 (0)
Does this happen *only* while mowing the lawn? (m) - Whisperlily 13:37 Jun 28 (1)
- The only other time that ds had a problem was when ... - RT 13:52 Jun 28 (0)

*Update* on finding the Lost Dog and doing the right thing - paradise 12:42 Jun 28 (2)

glad the owners were located. now, go back to the shelter and pick the cutest pup there. :O) nt - ~FireFly~ 15:59 Jun 28 (0)
I didn't read the original story....... - Shannon in CA 13:00 Jun 28 (0)

POL: (and slight vent) During your average writing lesson, how many times does your 6 yo drop his/her pencil??nt - M&M 12:36 Jun 28 (27)

Used to be at least 6, but then I.... - Nebraska Pam 16:15 Jun 28 (0)
does he have to be a 6 yo?...My DS16 still drops pencils/pens, walks to the bathroom and back and has lost them, puts them in his pocket which breaks the point. Shall I go on?:O)nt - ~FireFly~ 16:04 Jun 28 (0)
My 10 yo DS drops it repeatedly and sometimes falls out of his chair.... .sigh . nt - Michelle T 15:10 Jun 28 (0)
The book "The Myth of Laziness" by Mel Levine addresses this and also writing so hard they break the lead... - Greta Lea:) 14:59 Jun 28 (1)
- No fair! Tell us the gist of it, at least. nt - Dollyt Parton 15:22 Jun 28 (0)
I love threads like this (m) - Dana in NC 13:37 Jun 28 (0)
None, because I keep the pencils that are dropped. He can't do his work without a pencil, and he doesn't get to play with his brother if his school work isn't done. The problem was solved in less than a week. nt - Crissy in WA 13:32 Jun 28 (1)
- Now that's a great idea! :-) nt - Elaine 13:49 Jun 28 (0)
None, really, but *oh* the sharpening! And the pottying! And the clarifying questions! nt - PariSarah in NC 13:12 Jun 28 (0)
LOL! I remember making ds (then about 6 or 7) write on the floor because I was fed UP! Oddly, it worked. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:05 Jun 28 (0)
Oh, the pencil dropping, the bathroom breaking, the water drinking, the begging for snacks, the itching, the wiggling, the sighing, and the giggling...I really do cherish these times. After all, who else would put up with my kids?? ;) nt - NOLAdy 13:00 Jun 28 (0)
Pencil dropping stopped after I began keeping a seeminly endless supply of pencils available and made a "no picking up dropped items" rule... - The Tutor 12:55 Jun 28 (0)
Generally too many to count. Some kids are worse about it than others:o) nt - Jenni in KS 12:49 Jun 28 (0)
Or how about pressing so hard the tip keep breaking (and he has to leap up and sharpen it?). Arg! nt - Joni 12:48 Jun 28 (1)
- Ahhh, yes. We've gone through an entire pencil with one lesson. nt - jmgconner 13:05 Jun 28 (0)
Drop? Pencils fly across the room here and I have girls. I started to keep a about 20 ready to go in a cup and even that didn't work....m - Robin 12:46 Jun 28 (0)
Not only dropping but then non-stop sharpening Grrr! nt - Cheller 12:45 Jun 28 (1)
- two words: Mechanical pencils nt - Christina in OR 13:09 Jun 28 (0)
Oh, constantly, and for some reason, picking it up takes 20 minutes (m) - Dana in NC 12:45 Jun 28 (0)
DD8 drops minimum of 3 times and then she is itchy. I thought it was just her driving me crazy! - Lisa CA 12:42 Jun 28 (1)
- YES! He has to itch his nose every 10 seconds.. ahh!nt - M&M 12:43 Jun 28 (0)
My 5 yo doesn't have writing lessons yet, but he's practicing: he drops his fork at least twice during dinner every night. :) (nt) - Erica in PA 12:40 Jun 28 (1)
- too funny :) nt - Lisa CA 12:43 Jun 28 (0)
Six? Let's talk 8+. During any lesson, I'd say she drops it an avg. of 4 times! nt - Doran 12:39 Jun 28 (0)
Ok that is supposed to say POLL! nt - M&M 12:37 Jun 28 (2)
- LOL...I figured you'd dropped your pencil before you finished the word! nt - Doran 12:38 Jun 28 (1)
  - ROTFL! Seriously he will drop it after every letter! no doubt I've learned from him .nt - M&M 12:42 Jun 28 (0)

Ladies, I know I haven't been posting here very long but would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for my son and his father (m) - Peggy in Va 12:33 Jun 28 (3)

Hard decisions. ((praying)) nt - ~FireFly~ 16:07 Jun 28 (0)
Praying for all of you. (((Peggy and son))) nt - NOLAdy 12:48 Jun 28 (0)
Lots of Prayers for you all! nt - Lisa CA 12:48 Jun 28 (0)

PAM "SFSOM" in MD....I guess my e-mail didn't get throught or went to someone else..more - 5knights3maidens 12:26 Jun 28 (1)

Did you see my message below? And I just checked... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:09 Jun 28 (0)

Seasonal Allergies? - Crissy in WA 12:24 Jun 28 (5)

We just switched from Alavert to Claritin-D (sm) - Janet in GA 14:15 Jun 28 (1)
- Jeffrey's problem is mostly in his eyes. - Crissy in WA 14:29 Jun 28 (0)
Claritin works best for us, we have tried Zyrtec and Allegra. Everybody is a little different, so don't be afraid to experiment with different brands. (m) - Whisperlily 13:40 Jun 28 (2)
- How often does your son get the shots? - Crissy 14:27 Jun 28 (1)
  - Weekly, and (m) - Whisperlily 17:32 Jun 28 (0)

Jean in Wisc. looking for your website so I can get your bread recipe. thanks. nt - Mary in Florida 12:19 Jun 28 (6)

My Web site is so old...I never have gotten back on it after my computer crashed! But the bread recipe is still there :-) - Jean in Wisc. 12:30 Jun 28 (5)
- You don't even want to know how many times I've printed this recipe... - Mary in Florida 12:40 Jun 28 (4)
  - LOL! I'm in the process of typing all the recipes I use onto my computer for my dc--you know the way I REALLY make it, not like it is in the book! :o-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 14:57 Jun 28 (0)