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We can learn so much from each other. Let it rip!
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Posted : 8/24/2010 7:00:01 PM |
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| K maybe its just me, but I Could sleep for the next 20 years, will I ever be myself again?
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Posted : 6/22/2010 3:37:42 PM |
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| Any one got anything on how to handle fear of water. My 5 year old freezes in fear any time we're near a pool. She's never had a water accident of anything, what a drag we live in California and she wont swim! |
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Posted : 1/12/2010 1:19:46 PM |
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| Not sure how all this works, but I'm in the middle of reading your book, Liz. Thank you for writing it! When I got to the part where you were discussing white lies and your level of discomfort with them, I have to admit, I was a little saddened by your mother's "Catholic" instruction. I remember having a very similar experience as a child where I was incorrectly, too.
Lies are never okay or justified (not even the small ones, according to the Catholic Church). However, we can fall back on mental reservation, that is, an absolute truth where the receiver may understand it to mean something different than the truth that the person is saying. Even the saints used it. When St. John was hiding from dangerous men in the convent where St. Therese was, she simply responded to the question if he was hiding there, "Ha! THAT would be a miracle!" No lie. But they left without searching the convent. :)
This is what I teach my kids. I will never encourage them to lie under any circumstances, but to be very gentle with the truth as well. If there is one thing I cannot stand it is lies. I was happy to read that you were not okay with encouraging your kids to lie either, even in the smallest of ways. Focusing on the positive is always the better way in questions of opinion where we might not like something. :) |
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Posted : 11/10/2009 11:48:12 AM |
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| Wondering, anyone ever have a day where you just want to throw the towel in. Fine I suck I'm a horrible mother, especially to my toddlers, let alone my preteen. Wasnt there some commercial on tv decades ago-Calgon take me away? Why is everything always about the kids! |
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Posted : 10/6/2009 9:22:34 AM |
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| Hi Liz thanks for this amazing free pool of info and great women. Wanted to share a bit on motherhood for anyone who cares. Do we really have to give up everything for the kids? I feel as though I have dropped all of who I was and have beccome a servant to these small people. Why cant I figure out how to give to myself at the same time, Is it possible, ot should I give up. Thats the question of my day. |
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Posted : 9/16/2009 10:47:58 AM |
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| I think this is fantastic, I personally like hearing form others that cant judge me, am so sick of hearing what my mom and friends have to say about everyhting. I am still nuseing my 1 year old, feelings feelings feelings, why is everyone so caught it in my business? |
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Posted : 9/6/2009 9:31:23 AM |
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| I love the idea of a community, I am so isolated where I live in s small town in S Dakota, I come on here and I Feel like I'm a part of the world. My mom comes on as well and we think its interesting that no matter where u live or what you do, the main issues in life reaminn the same. Thanks for all the chatter and support. |
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Posted : 8/28/2009 1:27:30 PM |
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| Hi Guys,
Just stopping in to check it out! My kids are aged 14,13 and 10. (In answer to loungelizards question)
I wanted give a huge shout out plug for a great local site we have here in Southern Cal. www.jenlevinson.com Better known as Jen's List. This is a great grass roots site for all the latest and greatest on kids and parenting in the LA area. Check it out if you're so inclined this women knows her stuff!
Hope all is well, right now it is HOT HOT HOT so stay cool wherever you are.
Cheers,
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Posted : 8/23/2009 9:41:58 AM |
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| Loved you on the radio Liz. How old are you kids? Keep it coming please. |
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Posted : 8/23/2009 9:37:09 AM |
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| What a great set up for new moms am forwarding this site to my baby class mothers, Love the article on raising little ones Liz. |
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Posted : 7/24/2009 10:29:15 AM |
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| Hi All- Thanks again for all the response, things are rolling! We have added a 5th lounge room devoted to new moms and moms of Little's. If you want to move over there for the baby and toddler stuff feel free, and know you can always come in here and ask the moms of the olders for any advice etc...Summer is just in the middle, hows it going for everyone, personally I'm losing it!!!!
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Posted : 7/21/2009 6:07:09 PM |
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| dont you think all of us need to lighten up a bit
there is so much competitiion in school and sports and arts '
there is no place for a kid to just be!
remember lying on your backs and looking at the shapes in the clouds
or looking for sea glass or 4 leaf clovers for hours .... we wasted time in our own way
i think it is good to let them "hang" but do limit tv and computer i do think it keeps the mind from wandering and being free!
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Posted : 7/21/2009 8:32:03 AM |
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| Petaluma Gal good big kid tips, my kids are entering the age zone so thank you. Swim camp is working well for us right now also. The driving thing scares me though.
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Posted : 7/20/2009 8:22:33 PM |
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| My twin girls are now 16 and it's all about music camp and being with their friends. Maureen, when my girls were tweeners we did the swim camp thing (both their dad and I work) and we let them be home about 1 day a week to have the house to themselves. We called every few hours and made sure they were okay. Also, lots of time with the grandma, who has a pool. My kids are pretty hassle-free, so the summer stuff wasn't an issue...and yes, we let them watch lots of television. They work hard during the school year, so as a reward we let them have plain old down-time. Friends allowed in the house only one-at-at-time when we weren't home, and we had to give approval. Hope your summer is going okay. Let me know. |
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Posted : 7/20/2009 7:38:21 AM |
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| Gerti, I have a three year old and a 18 month old.. I walked around the house today and just thought, shit, not again! Same thing everyday.. un pack diswasher, kids up, feed kids, clean up, play with kids, TRY to think of some thing to do with them, as I try to do laundry and keep the house not horrible... I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. I am not sure either how to get through it, but we do, you know.. Is there any way you can get on day or a few hours where someone else takes the kids and you can schedule something for you? It helps sometimes to at least have something else to look forward to.. Soon they will be walking and actually easier then.. I know soon doesn't always help. Just know we are out here feeling the same way and sending you strength, and are so proud of the job you are doing. Throw them in the car and listen to music you want..... ask a friend without kids to come over and just talk to you as you do all you need to do... Really, don't work when they sleep, just watch TV or read, just for today... One day at a time... AGHHHH |
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Posted : 7/19/2009 9:41:03 AM |
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| I often remind myself to surrender to that which is not going to change for sometime. Raising kids is a tough and relentless job, but I think you have to keep your eye on the pay off. There is nothing that will feel more important in my life at the end than how I raised my kids. I'm halfway done, and it seems easier to feel the furits of my labor these days. I try and remember to do a little for myself when I can and then to laugh Luck to you Gerti! |
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Posted : 7/18/2009 7:55:20 PM |
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| I'm a munchkin mom home on a sat night, happy to report all are asleep. This is the time where I feel like a dog roaming aimlessly around my house figuring out what of the dozen things I need to do I should do. So I end up here getting a laugh, and shooting the breeze. Gerti take it one day at a time right now, maybe take a sip of that fake martini? |
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Posted : 7/18/2009 11:33:29 AM |
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| HI ALL- Gerti, will send some moms of young's on to commiserate with you. Go into LITTLE MATTERS on the site and read an article or two, might help ease the strain of what has clearly become everyday life. So tough the age your twins are-- please know for a fact that this- what you are feeling just as it feels will pass. There is always a magical relief that appears just when we need it, funny how it works that way. Anyone have any words for Gerti? |
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Posted : 7/18/2009 11:25:44 AM |
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| Looking for other munchkin moms. New mom of twins 11 months old. I'm Dieing on the vine if I hear one more kiddie song, see one more diaper, hear one more cry I might just lose it. |
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Posted : 7/15/2009 9:03:38 AM |
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| after 16 yrs with kids i finally realized i will never get everything done at the end of each day.
so i make lists, do the best and can and let the little stuff go
laugh more .... stress solves nothing |
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Posted : 7/14/2009 1:01:47 PM |
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| Looking for a way to get my thoughts out about the cage I feel I'm in everyday. Litle kids, laundry, bills and the grocery store, anyone got any ideas for sanity? |
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Posted : 7/11/2009 10:11:17 PM |
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| yes, try and look at it for while like this is the new you? |
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Posted : 7/11/2009 8:43:50 AM |
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| I'll add to that question to the wise moms out there, when do I get my life, body, and sanity back? Just had my baby a few months ago, right when I felt I Was getting back to my old self, I was pregnant again. Will I even remember the old me at some point? |
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Posted : 7/11/2009 8:39:49 AM |
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| Got some good rants coming on with ideas for summer! Also got a letter from a woman in NJ asking could I put it out, for the wiser moms to spill the best advice about going into teen years with kids! Should I tell her to just HOLD ON! I'll begin by saying, keep up the communication best you can, always talking learning how they feel what they're doing. anyone else? |
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Posted : 7/10/2009 5:33:35 PM |
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| HELP I am going insane, any ideas for summer fun? kids ages early teens? |
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Posted : 7/9/2009 5:48:07 PM |
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| I kind of feel guilty because I am finding out all sorts of things about Wyatt that get over looked when Weston is here, Like that he can say a lot more words than I thought.
He got up from his nap and ran to his brothers room, said "this" I said "he'll be back, he's bye bye with daddy" at this Wyatt burst into tears.
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Posted : 7/9/2009 5:17:57 PM |
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| Isnt it crazy- before you have that second baby you think how difficult it will be, then look the bigger one leaves, and now you see how much work it really is without that built in distraction! Try and do things you wouldnt normally do. while they're gone...to make it special and good for you! I'm on day 10 with bigger kids gone in Maine with my youngest, it's soooooo weird!!! Just as I get the hang of it they'll be back!!! |
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| My oldest and his father went to DC for 4 days, I never realized how much I depend on the 3year old to entertain the baby, 18months.. Boy these kids need a lot of entertaining. Thanks everyone for the tantrum support |
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Posted : 7/9/2009 2:38:51 PM |
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| Hi ladies, testing my lounge abilitites will check back in!
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Posted : 7/9/2009 10:32:27 AM |
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| what is say is Laugh More!
let the little stuff go!
btw
my kids are 6 8 and 12 |
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Posted : 7/9/2009 10:31:31 AM |
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| i used to HATE when people would say to me "small kids small problems big kids big problems"
it is true
the little ones wear you down simply cuz they are so in need of you in everyway
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Posted : 7/8/2009 5:30:16 PM |
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| I was just remembering the days of screaming fits around dinner time, I am a mom of fraternal twin 13 year olds. I can only say this to the 2 girls above, it will pass and then it will be something else. Enjoy them while they enjoy you. |
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| I have a three year old and a newborn. Sometimes I give in, Don't we have to sometimes? Depends how tired and cranky I feel. Recently I've tried sticking adamently to the routine before these kinds of times. Before we eat we wash his hands, put the baby down somewhere this seems to get him in the mode that leads to eating without having to do other things? |
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| Ahhhhh, I am a mom of not tweens, yet. I am a mom of two boys, ages, 3 and 18 months. What battles do I pick? I find myself giving in to the tantrums too often, I know when it comes to safety issues there is no question, but riding the tricycle in the house or refusing to eat unless Yo Gabba Gabba is on, these things drive me crazy, I keep thinking that other moms just quietly say no and the kids listen. What are any tips you all can give me. |
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Got some thoughts about any of the DAILY LIFE RANTS? SPILL IT! We want to hear what you have to say. Have some crazy stuff going on in your life? Let us in on it!
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Always been single or you’re new to the scene… Single is single! Meeting someone never feels easy. But that must begin with us right? With our attitude-what we want-what we desire- what we deserve. |
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After hearing many of state, you know where you might be able to meet someone, the question seems now to lie more in the “how” of it. How do we feel confident, sexy, worthy. How do we feel… Scope-able? |
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| You know how it makes it so much easier to shop with a list? Maybe the same applies here. And then we ask ourselves are we really prepared? Maybe we want to consider what we’re getting before we go to get it…get it? |
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| If we were to see what appears to be the perfect guy for us standing somewhere do we have what it takes to notice, to approach, to respond? If so what is that, is it confidence? If not what is that? Are we chicken, are we in denial, do we love misery, do we secretly love being single. Lets figure it out. |
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| What would you say to do Tell her, stay out of it, I don’t know. |
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"We talked a few weeks ago about a new book that states one third of marriages are sexless...and after reading all of your candid comments it appears the book wasn’t so far off. Many of you expressed that not a lot of sex is happening at home for one reason or another...and a few of you suggested ways to keep that spark going...So when I recently read an article in the August issue of Glamour magazine entitled "The Taboo Sex Trick 53% of Women have Tried" - I thought I have to share, and see if you guys think it’s taboo? or true? |
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| Brace yourselves, and I’m just reporting what I’ve read here. |
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| According to the 'Glamour' article, for the first time ever, the number of women in the US who say they use or have tried a vibrator has topped 50% (so says a recent study at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University. And sex experts say it's a good thing... In fact the article states that in 2008 women spent nearly $80 million at Pure Romance Parties (kind of like Tupperware for sex toys) So ...what gives? $80 million sure could buy a lot of shoes – Why are we buying sex toys… because we are in sexless relationships? Or to try and put fire in our old flame?? |
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| SEX, LOVE & LIFE July 01, 2009 by Jen Matlack |
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We can learn so much from each other. Let it rip!
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Welcome new mom’s! It’s a whole new world I know. Come in- Connect, commiserate, ask questions, or just sit back and view. |
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