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test - bwm 17:24:10 11/30/2007 (0)
Does anyone know anything about Grand Theft Auto ? SM - renee 21:12:53 9/18/2007 (3)
- It's pretty bad, lots of violence, some blood. Too violent for my kids! NM - mtintm 20:55:30 11/17/2007 (0)
- From what I can remember there is shooting and fighting on it too - hope this helps 16:36:37 10/01/2007 (1)
  - Thanx!!!! NM - renee 16:58:34 10/03/2007 (0)
With all the family feuds this year, I decided... - me ranting on a board of little traffic 08:23:33 4/10/2007 (2)
- I feel for you. I really do. I go through almost exactly the same thing as you. SM - hey 18:40:05 4/12/2007 (1)
  - Exactly! Thanks for the reply. - me again 09:05:18 4/13/2007 (0)
How much do you spend on your kid's birthdays? SM - em 02:09:24 1/06/2007 (5)
- Between 50 and 100. - . 22:41:56 2/05/2007 (1)
  - that's a good amount, I agree with you. nm - renee 21:13:17 3/12/2007 (0)
- Id rather spend more on birthdays than Christmas. Easier that way since it's - just one kid at a time! renee 20:55:04 1/28/2007 (0)
- Usually try to keep it to $50 max. Maybe I'm cheap! - Twinklefingers 09:55:18 1/10/2007 (1)
  - Actually I think that's a fair amount too. Not cheap at all! - nm 02:15:13 1/12/2007 (0)
no posts for long time what gives? - nm 15:57:23 12/22/2006 (0)
Washers ,dishwashers,vacuum cleaners ,microwaves last modern models - Patti 18:12:54 8/03/2006 (2)
- This is a big ad site. Has all kinds of pop-ups. nm - I looked 06:32:51 10/15/2006 (0)
- OH yeah. No thanks. nm - nm 16:53:32 8/14/2006 (0)
Just testing my big ol hair picture. nm - bwm 16:36:34 5/01/2006 (4)
- hair today gone tomorrow! hahahahaha - nmnmnm 00:52:34 8/02/2006 (1)
  - Re: hair today gone tomorrow! hahahahaha - b 17:56:52 6/09/2008 (0)
- I just emailed you what I "think" is a smaller version. nm - sublime 16:52:53 5/01/2006 (0)
- ignoreignoreignoreignore. - bwm 16:37:52 5/01/2006 (0)
Wasn't sure what board to post on; any ideas on how to remove pen from painted walls? SM - ladyj 16:54:47 2/28/2006 (2)
- Try hairspray. - nm 14:16:22 3/09/2006 (1)
  - I did! thank you, it worked! nm - OP 11:13:38 3/25/2006 (0)
Do you have a family like this? - totally amazed 07:00:31 12/19/2005 (3)
- At least the holidays are over now! :) nm - bwm 12:39:54 1/02/2006 (1)
  - Yes, and all went fine, but I think next year I'm going on a mission trip or something. - totally amazed 07:22:43 1/20/2006 (0)
- And while I'm posting my message, my work program crashes. LOLOLOL nm - not laughing now....yes I am 07:01:56 12/19/2005 (0)
just testing my photo - backwoods mama 23:11:05 11/29/2005 (2)
- Beautiful!! - Jencan 13:09:16 12/04/2005 (1)
  - Awww...thanks. :) Jesus is a little hairy and big, but close enough. ;0 nm - backwoods mama 13:23:37 12/08/2005 (0)
I'm done....I'm fuming. I live tooo close to my family! - Leave me out of it! 14:10:41 11/29/2005 (1)
- Gosh--how frustrating! Any chance you can spend the holidays overseas? :) nm - backwoods mama 23:09:52 11/29/2005 (0)
How do you deal with the holidays? Is your - sm 04:46:10 11/15/2005 (4)
- Yep, my family is definitely crabbier during that time. Not a fun time for me. - nm 22:07:31 11/21/2005 (0)
- My family is better off if they don't see each other. sm - Anon 06:08:30 11/18/2005 (2)
  - LOL I always say my mom and I get along great as long as we're not in the same room. nm - TF 19:25:29 11/29/2005 (0)
  - wish I could. - wow, you're strong 14:06:15 11/29/2005 (0)
Are there any reliable general transcriptioni companies out there? Please email me - Suzy 21:51:11 10/11/2005 (1)
- Might be some help on the co. boards. Have heard good things about - sm 00:50:09 10/13/2005 (0)
If your husband is a spender, and you are a saver SM - renee 23:53:36 10/09/2005 (4)
- If he has already spent half without consulting you (sm) - Read message please! 13:16:27 10/10/2005 (2)
  - I do feel that way, just hard to do without causing a ruckus. I think I will SM - renee 15:43:12 10/10/2005 (1)
    - Any update on this? I know I'm late on this, but... - Linnie 18:30:29 10/21/2005 (0)
- I think that you need to calmly explain to him that with your personality being a saver... - sm 07:47:11 10/10/2005 (0)
Do you screen out certain costumes for your kids SM - concerned mom 20:25:21 10/09/2005 (6)
- If you don't like it, it's your call. - sm 11:13:51 10/11/2005 (0)
- Loosen up! Let me have some fun over the holidays! He's not dressing like Hitler, come on! - nm 23:53:17 10/10/2005 (0)
- Definitely screen them out! I would, anyway. I wouldn't allow a devil costume either. nm - backwoods mama 23:54:18 10/09/2005 (1)
  - How funny. My son's first Halloween costume ever was a devil. - He was a cute little devil. 04:23:49 10/10/2005 (0)
- Yes. DD is 9 and some costumes are just not OK for her. You're the adult, it's your call. nm - Kel C 23:07:01 10/09/2005 (0)
- You are the mom. Wearing a devil costume would not be an issue at all for me - SM 22:55:51 10/09/2005 (0)
happy - but losing patience - eH 07:27:56 8/15/2005 (4)
- Hurt and Angry now... sm - eH 07:21:50 8/17/2005 (3)
  - What a sad story. I've had similar situations with family but not nearly as - sm 14:45:35 9/22/2005 (0)
  - Sorry I didn't read this until now. So sorry. Have you seen the baby since? sm - renee 22:04:09 9/15/2005 (1)
    - Update and thanks... sm - eH 13:59:46 10/11/2005 (0)
The rest of the story....sm (kinda long) - Old Mom 08:11:56 7/14/2005 (4)
- You're a good mom; this has got to be so hard. Prayers for you and family. - nm 16:09:20 7/30/2005 (0)
- Sorry for you loss. Will be praying. What happened to your son? Was he ill? - Kari 01:00:01 7/29/2005 (0)
- You and your family have certainly got my prayers. nm - Easyrider 21:39:37 7/25/2005 (0)
- You and your family are in my prayers. - I'm so, so sorry for your loss. 07:49:08 7/17/2005 (0)
My kids are being ignored by my parents. Looking for advice sm - Sorry, long post 21:20:29 5/25/2005 (8)
- Are things getting any better? Hope so. - nm 14:52:18 6/10/2005 (2)
  - Yes and no ... sm - The OP 12:47:10 6/12/2005 (1)
    - Gosh it's so hard when you expect others to be as good as you are (sm) - Tuesday 22:46:16 6/13/2005 (0)
- I've had a similar situation and was hurt about it for a long time. - sm 10:37:48 6/02/2005 (1)
  - Thank you for your post. I think the hurt I am feeling sm - the OP 14:47:44 6/05/2005 (0)
- That's sad. Your parents may feel overwhelmed sm - sm 18:18:44 5/28/2005 (0)
- If I don't visit or call my parents, they'd probably be the same way. sm - OldMom 06:42:30 5/26/2005 (1)
  - I have asked them to visit to no avail sm - the OP 07:33:36 5/26/2005 (0)
It's been awhile since I was here and once again need some advice. - Old Mom 08:19:42 5/09/2005 (7)
- If he is still married to your DIL - Purpleadvocate 15:26:46 5/18/2005 (0)
- Been there. I can sympathize with you and you're probably right - sm 13:56:21 5/10/2005 (1)
  - Thank you all so much for the words of support, update inside - Old Mom 10:52:09 5/17/2005 (0)
- That's terrible. Gosh, I was thinking I wish there was a way (sm) - backwoods mama 20:45:39 5/09/2005 (0)
- I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how things were going...sm - AZAngel 19:26:54 5/09/2005 (0)
- You sound like such a caring, great mother. Thinking of you. - nm 19:01:18 5/09/2005 (0)
- I am so sorry and I certainly don't have any answers. All I have is-sm - Vicki 18:55:35 5/09/2005 (0)
Venting on husband and his girlfriend! - SusieQ 22:55:46 3/22/2005 (5)
- If you know your husband "has a girlfriend" and it's obviously not going to stop, - why is he still your husband? Bail! 13:57:25 5/10/2005 (0)
- How's this situation going? Curious. Hope you're well. nm - nm 13:30:12 4/25/2005 (0)
- Counseling to help decide if what he's doing is really that bad or if he's just insane. - nm 11:06:34 3/25/2005 (1)
  - No disrespect to the OP, but he must be insane. What husband would expect any other reaction?!!! - Wow! Unbelievable! 19:24:04 4/28/2005 (0)
- Oh gosh, I'm sorry! (sm) - backwoods mama 23:18:07 3/24/2005 (0)
To the Admin of this Board --- Link Request Pls. - MTWanted 04:17:10 3/08/2005 (0)
For those who have been divorced... - prefer to stay anon 10:40:41 3/07/2005 (5)
- Here's a simple test my friend told me about when I asked myself the same question - Typeractive 08:12:54 4/25/2005 (0)
- I wanted to live in a shetler more than - Heather 17:44:47 3/11/2005 (0)
- When I couldn't stand it, I mean him, touching me sm - sm 21:19:43 3/07/2005 (0)
- A friend always says she knows it was over when she met her new Mr. Right! NM - renee 15:01:36 3/07/2005 (0)
- Personally I just knew. No love in my heart. Didn't care if I ever saw him again. - nm 13:46:49 3/07/2005 (0)
Please help me understand my boyfriend/exhusband ... sm - Easyrider 21:32:53 3/06/2005 (4)
- I wouldn't by him anything ever again. - Heather 17:45:49 3/11/2005 (0)
- He is acting like my ex-wife. sm - Frankie 12:41:54 3/07/2005 (0)
- I don't know why people act that way but I'd be tempted to NOT (sm) - backwoods mama 11:53:25 3/07/2005 (0)
- I'd love to see s.o. analyze this for me too! sm - Gengar 10:21:56 3/07/2005 (0)
Question for quilts as momentos.... - Slinky 08:12:32 3/04/2005 (7)
- I decided to go ahead and add to it. It will make her happy. :-) - Slinky 11:09:13 3/09/2005 (1)
  - Good choice! - nm 00:51:13 3/10/2005 (0)
- I think it's a wonderful idea to add the new family members. I would think it would be - intended that way. :-) nm Flash 14:01:53 3/04/2005 (0)
- I know nothing about quilting, but is it possible to add another layer SM - ?? 11:04:39 3/04/2005 (0)
- IMO, the quilt is now theirs as it was given as a gift so ....... - Hickster 10:47:51 3/04/2005 (0)
- I agree with your husband. Peace in the family would be more worth it to you - in the long run. nm 10:23:16 3/04/2005 (0)
- Can you have a one-on-one with your MIL? sm - JoClair 08:43:10 3/04/2005 (0)
I can't believe this! Our family moved to a new state last year and SM - anon this time 18:22:19 3/02/2005 (13)
- Re: I can't believe this! Our family moved to a new state last year and SM - Stunned 10:14:08 10/27/2005 (0)
- I think this is 3rd degree assault, and I would press charges. - Heather 17:48:16 3/11/2005 (0)
- Holy cow! I would have went to the school and paddled whoever did that to my child. - Heather 17:47:40 3/11/2005 (0)
- I've been in both schools that do and don't allow it sm - on the fence 22:26:47 3/03/2005 (0)
- Update: SM - OP 17:20:41 3/03/2005 (2)
  - You did the right thing. sm - Patty 00:06:03 3/04/2005 (0)
  - Girl, lemme tell ya how much better and what a bigger person you are than me! SM - MEM 21:00:05 3/03/2005 (0)
- I think paddling should go out with elementary-aged kids. Also, - Jencan 20:27:32 3/02/2005 (1)
  - No it works the opposite way at this school apparently. You sign to NOT have the paddling. - OP 17:21:43 3/03/2005 (0)
- OMG! That is unheard of where I live and would be big time trouble for that teacher/school. I would - definitely raise hell. SM Flash 18:52:57 3/02/2005 (1)
  - I will let you know. I'm so angry right now! - OP 18:59:48 3/02/2005 (0)
- I'm with you. I would be furious. Nobody has any right to strike my child. - Hickster 18:51:18 3/02/2005 (0)
- And let me also mention that it makes me sick that they'd even spank a teenager anyway! - What's wrong with these sickos? NM OP 18:23:55 3/02/2005 (0)
Book on raising teenagers/middle schools. sm - Patty A. 08:02:10 2/24/2005 (5)
- Here's another good one I read. It was perfect. SM - FLash 10:11:38 3/01/2005 (1)
  - Yes, teenagers are becoming more fun, with training. sm - Patty 23:56:21 3/03/2005 (0)
- I'll look into that. I always appreciate book reviews from people that are actually (sm) - backwoods mama 16:48:04 2/28/2005 (2)
  - Yes, we are suffering. Fortunately book says what we are dealing with is - Patty A. 23:57:39 3/03/2005 (1)
    - Previous post was cut off. "normal" is the last word I couldn't post. nm - Patty 23:58:38 3/03/2005 (0)
Any good ideas out there for snacks in the SM - jc 15:53:16 2/02/2005 (2)
- Raisins, rice krispy treats, or what about pencils or stickers? nm - Flash 09:08:49 2/04/2005 (1)
  - My daughter bought Valentines with tattoos in them. Should be a hit! nm - backwoods mama 12:37:10 2/07/2005 (0)
Family (kids/DH) want a trampoline for the backyard. What do you think? SM - renee 20:48:35 1/08/2005 (5)
- While safety is an issue, we've had one for 10 years and have never - had any problems. But, kids follow the rules, & they are... SM 02:09:50 1/17/2005 (0)
- No way, no how. Know several kids, including niece, who have been injured on one... nm - Pattie 18:09:22 1/12/2005 (1)
  - My SS's mom use to keep it up in their yard for all the neighborhood kids! (sm) - backwoods mama 23:28:41 1/12/2005 (0)
- Oooh, BTDT. Here's the scoop. PLEASE READ before you buy. SM - Flash 13:43:03 1/09/2005 (1)
  - Wow that's pretty informative! I'm definitely going to think twice on that one. Had no idea. NM - renee 20:23:29 1/10/2005 (0)
How much do/did you spend for your kids at Christmas? SM - cheap momma 15:20:46 12/17/2004 (9)
- My kids each get a book from us and 1 or 2 presents from Santa (sm) - Cheaper 23:00:44 6/13/2005 (0)
- We shoot for about $75 per kid including stocking, but usually hit $100. nm - B9 16:11:59 12/21/2004 (0)
- I *planned* on spending $150 on each, but it ended up being about $180 each. But, plan on - cutting way back next year. Sm Flash 22:33:00 12/20/2004 (1)
  - That's what I try every year and then my husband goes overboard. This year he can't! nm - backwoods mama 00:25:03 12/22/2004 (0)
- Nope. That is a perfect amount IMO. I spent $400 total last year and felt that was too much!LOL! - Jencan 22:41:32 12/18/2004 (2)
  - Good, you all are making me feel better! thank you. NM - cheap momma 21:55:38 12/19/2004 (1)
    - As long as the people are happy, that is what counts. Happy Holidays:) - Jencan 16:18:38 12/20/2004 (0)
- We spent about $400 each this Christmas but it was a good year for us and SM - renee 18:05:54 12/18/2004 (0)
- I think $150 is more than enough. nm - sublime 11:26:50 12/18/2004 (0)
Backwoods mama - QueenieWeenie 16:57:08 11/24/2004 (2)
- Thank you! (sm) - backwoods mama 22:48:55 11/24/2004 (1)
  - You're welcome...sm - QueenieWeenie 01:31:56 11/25/2004 (0)
17-year-old daughter - ~Sun~ 09:45:05 11/03/2004 (6)
- Anybody, male or female, 17 o r97, that is hitting, - scratching and attacking . . . pls SM 06:52:50 11/04/2004 (1)
  - Completely agree 100% - once was enough to get help - three times is a huge, huge problem. nm - b9 15:15:59 11/15/2004 (0)
- I think you're doing the right thing, at least until she's 18 (sm) - backwoods mama 14:54:20 11/03/2004 (2)
  - Re: - ~Sun~ 06:54:17 11/06/2004 (1)
    - I disagree about telling dad - SM - B9 15:20:39 11/15/2004 (0)
- If their relationship was so volatile that the police had to be called, I would say yes, you are - My two cents 13:25:58 11/03/2004 (0)
Hi backwoodsmama! Will you please add my School Bell board to your - Estelle 20:37:35 10/29/2004 (4)
- Will you please add my School at Home board to your links, too? Thank you! :) - Estelle 20:41:00 10/29/2004 (3)
  - I'll try to make some changes tonight. Thanks for the links! :) nm - backwoods mama 17:45:04 10/30/2004 (2)
    - You're most welcome! Hope to see ya there! :) nm - Estelle 09:32:43 11/01/2004 (1)
      - I haven't forgotten, I'm just slow. :) nm - backwoods mama 21:19:50 11/04/2004 (0)
Thank you. (Update on siltuation) sm - Basket Case 23:19:42 10/25/2004 (4)
- Is a siltuation a problem with a land fall? JUST JOKIN. Glad things are going better for you! - So nice to have truly your OWN place now! Renee 13:57:14 10/29/2004 (0)
- Congratulations! Glad to hear you are working things out your own way. Best wishes to you - and your family on your new adventure. :-) nm Flash 08:56:00 10/29/2004 (0)
- I agree, these boards can be so wonderful. You get very honest (sm) - backwoods mama 12:33:08 10/26/2004 (0)
- I must have missed that (I'll go back and look) but I am SO glad everything - worked out and that people are here for you!! Raven 05:43:08 10/26/2004 (0)
I just don't want to do this anymore - Raven 07:53:18 10/13/2004 (22)
- Puberty can do this, but also....SM - B9 00:48:49 10/22/2004 (4)
  - No, he isn't depressed and he doesn't even come close to - fitting the criteria. fit the criteria at all. , Raven sm 16:01:42 10/22/2004 (3)
    - PS - if it is any consolation, I took the quiz and - Raven 21:35:07 10/22/2004 (2)
      - Well I'm glad that can be ruled out! SM - B( 00:01:33 11/01/2004 (1)
        
        Thank YOU. It was my first thought too. Glad I was able to give you some useful information. - Raven 07:20:10 11/01/2004 (0)
- Me either!!!!! sm - Gengar 16:03:33 10/17/2004 (4)
  - Funny, I was always the parent on the outside listening to all those gloating parents, always - feeling just a little left out. SM FLash 18:13:30 10/17/2004 (3)
    - Oh sure, you're invited...but only on sufferance tho! (sm) - Gengar 09:05:24 10/18/2004 (0)
    - Yep. Enjoy it when you can. I had 10 great years, that's more than some. Thanks - all of you. I don't feel so alone now. Raven SM 19:39:09 10/17/2004 (1)
      - Don't worry, kiddo...you're not ALONE in this. (sm) - Gengar 09:08:39 10/18/2004 (0)
- go raw! - Naomi 21:41:19 10/16/2004 (1)
  - Huh???? nm - xx 15:24:54 10/17/2004 (0)
- Oh, Raven, I feel for you. I was here a couple of years ago frantic over - the same kinds of things. Pls SM Flash 16:29:55 10/15/2004 (3)
  - LOL - I feel for YOU. I couldn't go through it 2 more times. Yep - What you described is exactly what it is here Raven sm 03:05:37 10/16/2004 (2)
    - Raven, you sound like an awesome mom!! I read your original post and then this followup sm - Kelly 07:06:05 10/17/2004 (1)
      - You sound like a pretty awsome mom yourself. Your kids are so lucky. - I think your last line is right on. Thanks. Raven 12:35:16 10/17/2004 (0)
- My kids are still pretty young, but I had a good friend in high school (sm) - backwoods mama 10:52:11 10/14/2004 (1)
  - Oh yeah. a real laugh a minute. I guess you touched on why it scares me so much - Raven 12:19:51 10/14/2004 (0)
- Raven, take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. SM - been there/done that 18:54:59 10/13/2004 (3)
  - I was just letting off steam. - Raven SM 21:22:28 10/13/2004 (2)
    - You sound like an excellent mom, Raven. Best of luck to you and son. NM - been there/done that 23:45:55 10/13/2004 (1)
      - Thanks so much. It is so good to hear from someone who has been there, done that. - Like I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if I can't see it yet. LOL. Raven 04:13:19 10/14/2004 (0)
For CCD, we had to list 3 things that made - happy mom 09:39:57 10/12/2004 (2)
- My son's concern for small creatures. I always have loved that about him. NM - only 3? 18:55:50 10/13/2004 (0)
- Their big love for their momma. - nm 15:10:46 10/12/2004 (0)
Update: I talked with my son and asked him how the little guy did after - Old Mom 08:35:13 10/08/2004 (2)
- Keep us posted. I hope things work out for your family. - renee 18:21:25 10/10/2004 (0)
- Thanks for the update. I think he's going to be just fine. nm - a friend 11:27:16 10/08/2004 (0)
Well, it's been awhile since I've been here but family issues force me to come back. sm - Old Mom 06:39:25 10/06/2004 (4)
- Thank you for your update. I agree, his age probably is a lot to do with it. - nm 17:51:54 10/07/2004 (0)
- A lot of it is probably his age. (sm) - backwoods mama 16:16:10 10/06/2004 (1)
  - Thank you, I guess I don't remember my boys feeling that way until - Old Mom 08:37:53 10/08/2004 (0)
- That just breaks my heart, poor little guy! sm - Jan 10:13:28 10/06/2004 (0)
Has anyone here done the "settling of the will" with their brothers and sisters. sm - Pete 17:15:07 10/05/2004 (3)
- I haven't gone through it, no stories, but I've sure heard a lot of them. (sm) - backwoods mama 16:18:19 10/06/2004 (0)
- We have. There are 10 of us but it seemed to go OK. (sm - Kel C 22:33:46 10/05/2004 (0)
- Haven't had to do that yet, but my sister and I split my - sm grandmother's things between us. 19:00:35 10/05/2004 (0)
Do you think recesses are necessary in grade school or SM - poll 03:15:50 9/28/2004 (9)
- With childhood obesity reaching epidemic proportions? - These people are not thinking with their brains. nm 17:43:22 10/04/2004 (1)
  - I completely agree. That's ridiculous. - nm 14:56:44 10/05/2004 (0)
- Oh my, yes. In fact, DS's teacher was keeping him in if his work was not complete. SM - Flash 09:47:48 9/30/2004 (0)
- They most definitely need it. Everyone needs a break especially kids! - I think grades would go way down if it was all work and no play 09:01:01 9/30/2004 (0)
- They definitely need recess and other breaks. They are way too young to have to - be "on" all the time. Jackie 08:14:41 9/30/2004 (0)
- I agree, they need recess. I think - IMO 06:15:27 9/30/2004 (0)
- I vote for recess so they can "absorb" the academics easier. - worked for my generation 23:02:18 9/29/2004 (0)
- I do. So is PE, art and music. All of these "nonacedemic" areas of - schooling are important for so many aspects of a child's enrichment and education. 12:47:14 9/29/2004 (1)
  - I do too. The socialization, the learning to follow rules, (and the exercise!!) nm - nm 15:13:00 9/29/2004 (0)
Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Kids From Fighting! - SM 23:42:36 9/17/2004 (1)
- Hey when you find an actual top 10, let me know ASAP!! ;) nm - backwoods mama 18:53:07 9/18/2004 (0)
I'm getting sick of putting up with my family. sm - Grrrrrr 10:41:47 9/14/2004 (6)
- Move to another state. - I did and have never been happier. 12:01:25 9/25/2004 (0)
- Sounds like my brother...so, face to face you tell him ... sm - Big Sister... 06:30:52 9/15/2004 (0)
- What I do....live far, far away! nm - B9 21:44:10 9/14/2004 (0)
- I would just have a heart-to-heart and say look, I don't want mom SM - renee 20:39:25 9/14/2004 (0)
- I wish I had advice but I have a brother JUST LIKE THIS. good luck! - nm 16:00:10 9/14/2004 (1)
  - Thanks for all the advice. Sometimes it's good to know other people have these problems too. nm - Grrrr 06:28:46 9/15/2004 (0)
Need someone to listen.... - Basket Case 16:44:50 9/12/2004 (13)
- If you want to be respected and treated like an adult - Why don't you get your own place and stop sponging off your MIL? 11:58:44 9/25/2004 (5)
  - She said for 7 years she would give us the property....sm - Basket 11:53:52 9/29/2004 (4)
    - I'm sorry to hear that the situation has gotten to the point - SM please 23:00:34 9/29/2004 (1)
      - That is so nice for you to say, thank you. nm - Basket 00:28:08 9/30/2004 (0)
    - This is what happens when people expect their relatives to take care of them. - It's best to take care of yourselves and not be willing to have relatives "give" you anything 12:12:45 9/29/2004 (1)
      - Amen Sista! (Trying to cheer up) nm - Basket 00:24:11 9/30/2004 (0)
- It's time you two stood on your own and supported yourselves.SM - me 08:25:58 9/15/2004 (0)
- No advice, but I have to saying I'm sitting here grinning over your phrase - - DH wants to go all Ghandi on me. Cracking me up! Okay, maybe a little advice...sm 21:24:43 9/14/2004 (0)
- No advice, but I have to saying I'm sitting here grinning over your phrase - - DH wants to go all Ghandi on me. Cracking me up! Okay, maybe a little advice...sm 21:24:43 9/14/2004 (0)
- She gave him the ultimatum.... - NYer 10:26:25 9/14/2004 (0)
- Oh my goodness, what a horrible situation for you. *hugs* SM - my 2 cents 00:34:50 9/13/2004 (2)
  - Thank you - I SO agree - sm - Basket Case 07:14:48 9/13/2004 (1)
    - I agree too. You need out of there. It's just not worth the stress. nm - a friend 20:03:10 9/13/2004 (0)
10x13 photo albums? - grahamcracker 13:23:28 9/12/2004 (3)
- Re: 10x13 photo albums? - Jamie 17:49:26 1/25/2005 (0)
- You may need to look at a scrapbook, bigger pages than a photo album. - NYer 10:27:14 9/14/2004 (0)
- Don't they fit in regular photo albums, or are they the really big size ones? SM - nm 00:32:10 9/13/2004 (0)
So how about all you moms with kids now in school? Isn't it WONDERFUL!!!! NM - relieved mom 21:13:13 9/10/2004 (2)
- No, I miss them and wish they were still home. Besides, it is so stressful - when they are in school. nm Flash 08:27:23 9/15/2004 (0)
- I'm not trying to say bad things about my kids, it's just that it was a very stressful summer. - Good they have school to focus on now. relievedmom 21:13:56 9/10/2004 (0)
What in the world can you do to get your kids to stop fighting? SM - going CRAZY#@!$#%# 12:21:31 8/26/2004 (4)
- Realize this will pass. I had same thing; now my girls are 28 and 26 and - oh so close. Warms my heart. But I know the feeling. 15:48:14 8/31/2004 (0)
- I would like the secret, too. I was beginning to think mine were - Jen 19:16:56 8/29/2004 (0)
- I don't know. I only have one. But my sbother and ssister (9 months apart ) STILL fight - and are 44 and 45. It only isn't physcial because they live on opposite ends of the country. Raven 17:12:04 8/27/2004 (0)
- When you find out would you let me know? I've got a 9 and 10 yo that are - driving me over the edge too! nm 00:01:33 8/27/2004 (0)
Anybody with children. Have they gone back to-sm - Wondering 07:30:41 8/14/2004 (6)
- Mine went back 08/11 and they love it (3rd grade and kindergarten) - nm 13:47:39 8/16/2004 (0)
- Mine doesn't go back until after Labor day and he isn't looking forward to it. - Starts jr. high at a different school. Raven 14:20:14 8/15/2004 (0)
- My kid went back Aug. 3 and it was weird. (sm) - Gengar 09:31:39 8/15/2004 (0)
- Mine don't start back until 8/30. I like them home. Not looking forward to it. nm - Flash 07:41:06 8/15/2004 (0)
- Do you mean have parents with children gone back to school or have the kids - gone back to school yet from summer break? 19:13:27 8/14/2004 (1)
  - Meant have the kids gone back to school yet, and how has it been without them at home. nm - OP 11:19:39 8/15/2004 (0)
New link for Dr. Doolittle's Menagerie Board-sm - tootiefish 19:11:20 8/07/2004 (3)
- Hi BWM: Here are some other link updates to add-sm - More link updates 19:52:23 8/08/2004 (2)
  - thank you!! I'm still a slave to someone else's computer...mine isn't cooperating. (sm) - backwoods mama 17:20:14 8/09/2004 (1)
    - I have one for you--a Technicalities Board-sm - Vicki 13:38:35 8/10/2004 (0)
Hi BWM-Could you add the Spirituality Board-sm - Vicki 07:32:38 8/05/2004 (2)
- Hi! I'm having computer issues, um, I'm on my parent's computer! (sm) - backwoods mama 15:17:17 8/05/2004 (1)
  - No rush at all. Hope you are doing well--hi to DH :) nm - Vicki 19:06:44 8/05/2004 (0)
Hopefully all the links above are updated (sm) - backwoods mama 20:30:53 8/01/2004 (1)
- Thanks, backwoods mama! I'll check them out. nm - sublime 11:15:41 8/02/2004 (0)
Backwoods Mama, got an idea for you.. - SM 00:46:44 7/28/2004 (9)
- texas holdem - texas holdem 08:18:54 3/12/2005 (0)
- online poker - online poker 23:50:40 2/24/2005 (0)
- where can i play texas holdem for free - where can i play texas holdem for free 19:11:28 2/19/2005 (0)
- texas holdem - texas holdem 06:34:20 2/10/2005 (0)
- texas-holdem - texas-holdem 09:52:28 2/07/2005 (0)
- I love that dog tag idea!! I might want one of those. The magnetic (sm) - backwoods mama 14:50:16 7/28/2004 (3)
  - Where mom & dad live, people personalize them now b/c others were stealing them - off cars and then reselling them as new. nm 00:30:03 7/29/2004 (0)
  - Yep, never too early to start thinking of Christmas! lol - SM 22:50:10 7/28/2004 (1)
    - No reason girls can't have dog tags too! nm - :-) 00:31:36 7/29/2004 (0)
School starts in Aug. for us and we're in the market for a new backpack. - Can we take a backpack poll? sm 08:53:20 7/21/2004 (11)
- When the kids are young and have a light load going with - my opinion 09:44:32 7/31/2004 (0)
- Daughter's JanSport is still going strong (sm) - Mom of senior 12:13:46 7/25/2004 (0)
- We buy cheap, whatever Walmart has. If it rips, breaks, I'll just buy another. nm - Flash 12:01:12 7/22/2004 (1)
  - Same here. - Raven 14:49:25 7/22/2004 (0)
- LL BEAN! Just saw their cataloge the other day. They have some great ones sm - umt 04:48:26 7/22/2004 (0)
- LL Bean, hands down... I think they're guaranteed for life or something like that. - Check out their website. 20:47:31 7/21/2004 (2)
  - I agree. Very quality stuff. - nm 22:30:38 7/21/2004 (1)
    - I'm fortunate enough to live an hour from the Freeport Maine outlet and you - can get uncollected monogrammed ones for 10-20 bucks. 15:47:47 7/23/2004 (0)
- We've always been cheap. We get what's on sale and then if they (sm) - backwoods mama 13:42:27 7/21/2004 (2)
  - Bass Pro Shops sales in the spring are awesome! SM - me2 coming in late 15:54:10 7/24/2004 (1)
    - Wow, that's some smart shopping! - nm 07:23:03 7/26/2004 (0)
Update on bedtime problems.... - walkermom 15:29:30 7/19/2004 (1)
- How wonderful that we could be of help! :) - Glad to hear it. 23:25:09 7/19/2004 (0)
Arg!! Stepson floods upstairs bathroom again. (sm) - backwoods mama 05:04:59 7/17/2004 (17)
- I have a 14yo and our parenting style is a work in progress. sm - Gengar 09:46:15 7/23/2004 (2)
  - I don't know if this is the same PBS show, but it was called "the teen-age brain" - My son and I watched it together. It was EXCELLENT - Raven sm 14:29:58 7/23/2004 (1)
    - That sounds like it...I can't believe I've never seen it on TV. sm - Gengar 13:35:25 7/25/2004 (0)
- What do you mean YOU mopped it up? At 15-1/2 years old I would have handed - HIM the mop! nm 21:15:43 7/20/2004 (1)
  - If I'd handed him the mop, he wouldn't have done it, or he would've just (sm) - backwoods mama 23:35:26 7/20/2004 (0)
- I think at this point I would make him start paying for repairs. sm - trying 06:41:18 7/19/2004 (9)
  - I completely agree with you but I wouldn't know how to start getting him (sm) - backwoods mama 14:50:28 7/19/2004 (8)
    - The not blowing up part is a BIG sign that he's never been angry with you. - sm Pita 10:02:58 7/20/2004 (1)
      - Expensive here too for summer school. Too bad it's not free! nm - backwoods mama 01:12:14 7/21/2004 (0)
    - I know this isn't what you want to hear - Raven 16:50:52 7/19/2004 (5)
      - You know, I actually asked my husband on the phone (sm) - backwoods mama 01:15:52 7/21/2004 (4)
        
        Oh no, I hope you don't think I was suggesting - Raven sm 10:24:15 7/21/2004 (3)
        
        No, I just thought it was ironic that I'd just asked my husband that! (sm) - backwoods mama 13:40:41 7/21/2004 (2)
        
        Better watch out of you are using the "I-word." LOL - sorry, couldn't help it. - Referring to an argument on MTB yesterday. Raven 14:31:09 7/23/2004 (1)
        
        Ha!! I was just reading that and thought, uh oh, I think I messed up!! :) Oh well. I mean - it was a "coincidence!!" ;) nm- backwoods mama 01:09:46 7/24/2004 (0)
- Some day you are going to look back on this and laugh?? - Trying to help. Raven nm 12:20:28 7/17/2004 (1)
  - Oh, I hope so.. . ;) nm - backwoods mama 14:45:32 7/19/2004 (0)
Old Mom, how are you doing? Thinking about you. nm - AZAngel 20:28:55 7/11/2004 (1)
- I've been thinking of her too. - nm 01:06:28 7/12/2004 (0)
Question on what to call stepparents sm - Step-mom-to-be 10:08:27 7/08/2004 (8)
- I agree, I don't like kids calling adults (esp. parents) by first names. My S/kids were - pretty young, we went with a "nick-title" SM 08:51:19 7/17/2004 (0)
- I've had many stepmothers and I have called them all sm - sublime 11:42:50 7/14/2004 (0)
- S-kids call me by name but always refer to me as "mom" to others, same with mine to - DH. Both other parents are alive. Pita 17:51:43 7/10/2004 (0)
- I was a step child and now have step children sm - good luck hope you find what works best for you family! 18:59:43 7/09/2004 (0)
- I was raised where you didn't call adults by their first name so - different generation 09:06:16 7/09/2004 (0)
- How old are your children? I have pretty much let the kids take the reins on this one. sm - AZAngel 10:37:23 7/08/2004 (2)
  - I agree, whatever the child is comfortable with. - Hickster 10:43:13 7/08/2004 (0)
  - BTW, congrats on the impending nuptials! I'm a newlywed myself. (1 year). nm - AZAngel 10:39:09 7/08/2004 (0)
My son and bedwetting (sm) - backwoods mama 15:25:07 6/30/2004 (5)
- With all that is going on in his little life right now, if it doesn't bother him, I - wouldn't let it bother you. He is so lucky to have you for a mom. Raven 06:48:00 7/08/2004 (0)
- I would think all the change is definitely causing it. SM - B9 17:20:22 7/07/2004 (1)
  - OOPS - Nothing else to say- so don't SM - it's NM - B9 17:20:46 7/07/2004 (0)
- I don't think you need to worry just yet. - SM from BTDT, lol. 00:58:27 7/01/2004 (1)
  - Thank you for the reassurance!!! (sm) - backwoods mama 13:55:31 7/01/2004 (0)
Raven, not being nosy, just wondering sm - umt 17:21:41 6/28/2004 (3)
- Thanks, y'all. Well, it is like this. A couple days later, he hurt his back - took a few days off work and is fine. I think he needed some rest and a break. Raven nm 15:36:10 7/02/2004 (0)
- Hope all is well for you and your husband, Raven. :) nm - backwoods mama 15:25:36 6/30/2004 (0)
- I've been thinking the same thing; how are you doing, Raven? - nm 22:12:06 6/28/2004 (0)
My kids have been ignored by their one set of grandparents. - sm 10:04:24 6/28/2004 (7)
- I think two things should happen - SM - B9 17:25:23 7/07/2004 (0)
- Same thing here, but.... - Spud 08:52:24 7/02/2004 (0)
- Thank you for your replies. - sm 08:34:13 6/30/2004 (1)
  - That's very sad. I'm sorry for your kids, but they sound like great kids, and sm - AZAngel 12:43:55 6/30/2004 (0)
- Oooh, that's a toughy. But being as this may be the last chance - SM 00:44:11 6/30/2004 (0)
- Hmmph - Boy can I relate...sm - Annie Moss 23:00:32 6/29/2004 (0)
- Sometimes when people are faced with mortality sm - umt 17:18:28 6/28/2004 (0)
I'm bummed - anony for now 15:54:00 6/25/2004 (3)
- Find something you're both interested in and make plans! - nm 00:27:38 6/27/2004 (0)
- I've had so many friends come and go. The thing that keeps us together SM - been there/done that 13:05:56 6/26/2004 (1)
  - I agree with this. Make plans ahead of time. - nm 00:28:01 6/27/2004 (0)
Has the lady, below, had any luck with the ideas given about bedtime? - Just wondering. NM 15:34:31 6/23/2004 (2)
- I tried sitting in the halway for about a week now. It is getting - walkermom 18:49:29 6/30/2004 (1)
  - Glad we could all be of some help. nm - : ) 22:29:43 7/01/2004 (0)
Need help with bedtime. I have a 6 yo - walkermom 14:09:51 6/17/2004 (24)
- Maybe you could try this.... - SM 00:34:06 6/23/2004 (1)
  - What a great idea. Like that better than just letting them stay up until THEY feel they - want to sleep. Kids often run past their point of tired and don't know better. 16:22:10 6/23/2004 (0)
- We have basically the same routine as you. sm - umt 17:13:10 6/22/2004 (0)
- My opinion ... - grahamcracker 15:00:17 6/21/2004 (2)
  - "Shut up and go to sleep!" or "Don't make me come up there!" - Always worked for me. nm 15:36:04 6/21/2004 (1)
    - HA HA HA! Sounds like my house. - nm 15:43:08 6/21/2004 (0)
- here is a link with some suggestions. - Raven 22:22:57 6/17/2004 (0)
- Personally, I wouldn't worry so much about it. Go for a long family walk - after dinner, do the routine stuff, and keep them up longer. Obviously Raven sm 20:48:50 6/17/2004 (13)
  - I'd rather get them up earlier, and have some "down time" for myself - in the evening. It's important for one's sanity. 21:58:43 6/17/2004 (12)
    - I'm not the OP...I have older kids, so I have BTDT. I don't believe... - SM 20:18:51 6/18/2004 (0)
    - Good luck then, You sure aren't getting it now, are you. I had to take mine - early in the am because that is when I could get it. Raven 22:16:38 6/17/2004 (10)
      - Not trying to be rude, just sometimes you have to do it differently than you planned. - You may and you may not be able to change them. Raven. 22:18:34 6/17/2004 (9)
        
        Don't you have just one child? That's a whole other animal than being the mother of 3. - I REQUIRE the evening to unwind. The kids go to bed by 9:30. 20:20:22 6/18/2004 (7)
        
        I did have 2 step children in "another life" and I agree. I also agree that 9:30 is extremely - generous. She didn't say what time her kids go to bed Raven sm 13:07:16 6/19/2004 (6)
        
        Does it really matter if you have 1 or 3 ? A mom needs a break etiher way. - nm 15:02:52 6/19/2004 (5)
        
        I agree totally. I learned to get mine in the morning. And I still say if they aren't - ready to go to bed, staying up 2-1/2 hours anyway, extending it Raven sm 19:13:26 6/19/2004 (4)
        
        That must be our disagreement. I am NOT a morning person. I'm a night owl.. - A quiet morning for me is to be spent sleeping, ONLY! LOL 21:27:01 6/19/2004 (3)
        
        Hummmm, I think that was her point. You are not a morning person, neither are your kids. - You want to stay up late, so do they. You don't want to change, neither do they. 16:26:19 6/20/2004 (1)
        
        But they're kids, not adults. It's not as if I sleep until noon, I'm up at 7, and so can they, - and they go to bed by 9, PLUS, they're school age. 19:28:42 6/20/2004 (0)
        
        What? You don't like children jumping on your head at 7 AM?? :) nm - backwoods mama 22:30:32 6/19/2004 (0)
        
        I agree with you, Raven. - nm 01:27:13 6/18/2004 (0)
- Have you tried positive reinforcement? The type where they SM - mom of 4 19:40:40 6/17/2004 (0)
- They are obviously NOT tired. Are they nappng? If so, you need to cut that down - or eliminate it. Could they be they sleeping too late? NM 14:54:07 6/17/2004 (1)
  - I was kind of thinking the same thing. My two (now ages 7 and 4+) (sm) - backwoods mama 15:50:23 6/17/2004 (0)
Thanks everyone. - Raven 07:58:35 6/17/2004 (2)
- Sorry we weren't much help. I was a bit confused on what you were asking exactly. - nm 13:39:39 6/17/2004 (1)
  - Don't know that I was really asking anything, just venting my - frustration from a wonderful, but stubborn, man. Raven 20:46:31 6/17/2004 (0)
My husband, who already suffers from depression - that he won't do anything about - Raven sm 21:06:44 6/13/2004 (17)
- Sit him down, look him square in the eye and tell him you're - OM 15:22:07 6/15/2004 (10)
  - I agree with this advice. They need the reminder that you're really there for good. NM - renee 15:30:58 6/15/2004 (9)
    - You know, I do and I have for about 10 years. When is it my turn? - Raven 22:39:34 6/15/2004 (7)
      - It's the hardest thing not to start feeling the way I think you do. sm - OM 06:31:28 6/16/2004 (3)
        
        Goodness, nothing like that!. I just want him to stop thinking he is - ruining my (our) future without me having to constantly reassure him. Raven 07:08:45 6/16/2004 (1)
        
        Well, good luck with that then. Some of those stubborn guys are just too - hard to reach even when the truth slaps them in the face. nm 14:34:38 6/16/2004 (0)
        
        Excellent advice. nm - AZAngel 07:03:14 6/16/2004 (0)
      - I don't mean to butt in here, but are you looking for reasons to leave your husband? Or are you - just looking for ways to help him? Confused what your motives are. 00:34:06 6/16/2004 (2)
        
        OMG!! NO. Where would you EVER get such an idea? - I would NEVER leave him. I love him with all my heart. LOL. Raven 06:59:24 6/16/2004 (1)
        
        I worked much too long and too hard to get him to give it up now. LOL. - Raven 11:02:56 6/16/2004 (0)
    - Oh wanted to add that some people when they are depressed need SM - renee 15:34:17 6/15/2004 (0)
- Dealing with ill parents can be such an emotional strain SM - here's a thought 11:06:28 6/15/2004 (1)
  - He is 53 and we are going to do that. The thing with his parents - Raven sm 22:38:32 6/15/2004 (0)
- Just keep reassuring him. Maybe he needs to see a specialist? - nm 19:21:37 6/14/2004 (3)
  - Yes, he does, but he won't. He won't even see a regular doctor for a checkup - or have a baseline colonoscopy when his dad has colon cancer. Stupid man. Raven 00:12:23 6/15/2004 (2)
    - I agree, men can be very stubborn. However maybe if he sees SM - sn 00:23:02 6/15/2004 (1)
      - It is to the point now that anyting else would be nagging. - He is just a stupid, stubborn old man. Raven 07:05:09 6/15/2004 (0)
I was the one who posted below about - sm 18:01:29 6/09/2004 (2)
- I'm glad she found you too. :-) - Raven 07:14:57 6/10/2004 (0)
- That's wonderful news. So glad you have a link to your family and she cares. - nm 20:07:31 6/09/2004 (0)
Oh boy, AZAngel, I've bent over backwards being supportive of my DIL....sm - old mom 09:35:29 6/08/2004 (4)
- Old mom, I've been on vacation and just saw your post....sm - AZAngel 22:37:21 6/13/2004 (0)
- Old mom, I can't imagine how difficult this has to be for you - but 09:30:48 6/13/2004 (0)
- I've been following your saga old mom and I appreciate your updates SM - lurker today 17:18:26 6/09/2004 (0)
- What a hard situation, old mom. (sm) - backwoods mama 20:29:10 6/08/2004 (0)
Does bizzymom ever frequent here anymore? sm - DS 20:09:02 6/05/2004 (6)
- Hi, I'm here... Don't use that moniker anymore. I'm sort of anonymous these days, - but still cruisin the board a little each day... Bizzymom 21:37:44 6/06/2004 (3)
  - Me too...glad you're still here! nm - Gengar 09:30:54 6/09/2004 (0)
  - Hi Bizzymom. Glad to see you're still around. - DianeS 18:35:47 6/08/2004 (0)
  - HI bizzymom!!! :) nm - backwoods mama 01:13:41 6/08/2004 (0)
- I haven't seen her around for a very long time. Maybe she's still on MTD? - nm 01:13:41 6/06/2004 (1)
  - I don't recognize that name and not sure I've seen her around this board? NM - renee 13:06:18 6/06/2004 (0)
My almost-tween gets grilled at the door by a friend's father, every visit. - How appropriate is this (or NOT)? SM 08:39:45 6/02/2004 (1)
- I answered on Breakroom. - NM 11:56:16 6/03/2004 (0)
Just checking on you bwm. How ya holding up? - Nikoma 13:05:52 6/01/2004 (3)
- So far we're doing OK (sm) - backwoods mama 00:19:27 6/02/2004 (2)
  - It is a long time. I just hope that soon enough you can look back and think - it went quickly. We are here for you. Raven 07:46:26 6/02/2004 (0)
  - Yes, that year and a half seems like a very - sm - Nik 06:07:23 6/02/2004 (0)
7 YO DD is asking "those" questions. Need some suggestions SM - oh no here it comes 02:44:34 5/30/2004 (4)
- Do a search on Amazon.com under books for - sex education. 10:16:43 5/31/2004 (0)
- Do a search on Amazon.com under books for - sex education. 10:16:26 5/31/2004 (0)
- Ohhhh, the challenges of being a mom - sm - anon 09:43:41 5/31/2004 (0)
- "Where did I come from?" is a good basic. Been around for years. nm - suggestion 22:13:47 5/30/2004 (0)
Met new neighbors today, and guess what one of them is?? (sm) - backwoods mama 13:32:42 5/28/2004 (1)
- We have neighbors who.. - Hickster 16:03:56 5/28/2004 (0)
Questions for those of you who've been through it. sm - old mom 07:14:08 5/27/2004 (10)
- "Old mom", I have some questions for you - sm 10:50:01 5/30/2004 (1)
  - I don't know all the ins and outs, that's why I asked here. - old mom 10:56:45 6/07/2004 (0)
- My story: - A good atty is my best advice. sm 08:46:56 5/28/2004 (0)
- From friends I've seen in similar situations, it's best to get SM - sm 13:16:31 5/27/2004 (0)
- What state are you in? Is it a no fault divorce state? sm - AZAngel 10:02:48 5/27/2004 (5)
  - We're in NY, they've will have their 7th anniversary in June. Son's a jerk! - old mom 11:43:36 5/27/2004 (4)
    - I've been through the family court system in NY. sm - Jackie 08:29:09 5/28/2004 (3)
      - Could you leave your e-mail. There's just so much that I don't know. Thanks. - old mom 07:10:40 5/29/2004 (2)
        
        This is just my opinion, but sm - AZAngel 08:47:30 5/29/2004 (1)
        
        Good post. - Raven 07:50:49 6/02/2004 (0)
Need some suggestions for what to say to a very talkative SM - don't want to be mean, but 23:28:11 5/24/2004 (3)
- My daughter is a lot like this. Here is what works for us. sm - AZAngel 12:51:09 5/26/2004 (0)
- Get her a tape recorder to play with. They have great kids' ones. Then she can have fun talking - and playing it back. :-) nm Flash 07:36:57 5/25/2004 (0)
- When my child was that age, I didn't work while he was awake or he was in - daycare where he could sing and play and I could get work done. 05:37:27 5/25/2004 (0)
Need some suggestions for what to say to a very talkative SM - don't want to be mean, but 23:27:56 5/24/2004 (0)
An update on DIL's situation. sm - Old mom 09:26:48 5/17/2004 (5)
- You're a wonderful MIL, just to let you know. You're doing the right thing! nm - renee 17:15:45 5/19/2004 (1)
  - I agree completely.....SuperMIL:) nm - umt 04:08:54 5/20/2004 (0)
- It'll never cease to amaze me how one woman can do this to another. - Women tend to be their own worst enemies. 17:03:53 5/17/2004 (0)
- One more thing...sm - Old mom 09:32:41 5/17/2004 (1)
  - Oh boy.....she is in for one long road if the new GF is already sm - AZAngel 15:20:43 5/17/2004 (0)
Wow!! After reading some posts below about - anon4now 08:34:05 5/13/2004 (17)
- Please read - anon 16:37:33 5/14/2004 (2)
  - I'm sorry you'd had your share of bad folks in your life. Thx for sharing. - nm 12:39:44 5/15/2004 (0)
  - I am glad your mom has been able to get away in a sense.(sm) - OP 20:06:53 5/14/2004 (0)
- Dear anon - Raven 13:41:53 5/13/2004 (1)
  - Thanks, Raven. I appreciate that:) Have a great day! - nm 15:48:41 5/13/2004 (0)
- You are not alone in this. Pretty much same situation happened to me. sm - Anon 11:06:48 5/13/2004 (5)
  - I agree 100%. I say the same thing to DH. There will never - sm 11:44:44 5/13/2004 (4)
    - Thanks, and good luck to you too. I think getting it out always helps. nm - Anon 12:01:44 5/13/2004 (3)
      - I was just thinking it would be great if we could have some kind of - sm 12:13:32 5/13/2004 (2)
        
        You are very welcome. A support board for this would be a good thing. sm - Anon 12:51:17 5/13/2004 (1)
        
        Good for you!! I doubt I will get that pleasure since my family - sm 15:51:52 5/13/2004 (0)
- It sounds like mom is in deep deep denial. - So sorry to hear about what happened to you. 09:37:28 5/13/2004 (5)
  - Women like this mom are from the "what will the neighbors think" generation - and would rather hide a problem than do something about it. 06:50:31 5/16/2004 (1)
    - I agree. My mom was in her late 30s when she had me and - sm 12:10:32 5/16/2004 (0)
  - I'm thinking the same thing (denial). Can you imagine your daughter (sm) - backwoods mama 14:32:12 5/13/2004 (1)
    - Thank you for that BWM. I appreciate that:) - OP 18:57:33 5/13/2004 (0)
  - Thank you for saying that. I almost thought I'd get flamed:( - nm 09:47:39 5/13/2004 (0)
Just once be contrary - I did - and this is what happened... - Spud 08:35:45 5/12/2004 (2)
- Love it!!!! Thanks for the laugh. NM - renee 15:33:06 5/12/2004 (0)
- LOL!! nm - AZAngel 09:51:03 5/12/2004 (0)
My DH is driving me crazy.. - anon 17:38:19 5/10/2004 (9)
- If you have a camcorder, videotape him and let him see what he is like. - he probably doesn't realize it. nm 18:19:50 5/18/2004 (0)
- Thanks everyone... - OP 08:19:42 5/12/2004 (0)
- My XH was like that. The kids were totally cowed and afraid of him. sm - AZAngel 11:08:26 5/11/2004 (0)
- Oh my gosh! I'm going through the exact same thing right now! SM - no name this time 21:55:18 5/10/2004 (2)
  - Maybe it's just a "man" thing. You know, us woman getting more evolved and - they're still lagging behind?? nm 00:26:24 5/11/2004 (1)
    - Yes and society is putting increased stressors on everyone, and they react - by poking at the little guy. Survival of the fittest. 01:48:03 5/11/2004 (0)
- Have you ever considered marriage encounter? SM - renee 20:07:27 5/10/2004 (0)
- Sounds like SM - my opinion 18:11:01 5/10/2004 (1)
  - That's another thing wrong with our society... Popping a pill so a person doesn't - act like an a$$hole. That's just wrong IMHO 15:22:13 5/11/2004 (0)
I'm torn. - Raven sm 18:56:39 5/06/2004 (11)
- Raven, DEFINITELY send the picture! - nm 10:16:28 5/09/2004 (2)
  - When I first wrote that post, I was very emotional and that is what I wanted to do. - Knowing the situation and thinking clearly, I know that is NOT what to do. Raven sm 12:37:35 5/09/2004 (1)
    - You're a wise woman, Raven. I think you're doing the right thing. nm - a friend 00:27:08 5/11/2004 (0)
- Personally, I'd send the picture without a letter. Ties should stay with your son - and his grandma. NM renee 13:12:07 5/08/2004 (0)
- I know it's tough... sm (long) - severed ties too 12:53:00 5/07/2004 (5)
  - Yes, I think you are right - Raven sm 13:36:02 5/07/2004 (4)
    - I'm sure your grandmother has a large copy of this photo on display. - If steps have relationship w/her, they'll see him then. Sorry about this situation, tho. 15:14:31 5/08/2004 (2)
      - She lives in NY, they live in PHX. Their only contact is by phone - to check on her. They don't see her. She is 99. Raven 16:33:05 5/08/2004 (1)
        
        She is not related to them in any way, she was my mother's mother. - I know they call her from time to time though. 16:35:35 5/08/2004 (0)
    - Ok, I read your post and now I see what you're saying. Maybe better left un-sent. - NM renee 13:13:32 5/08/2004 (0)
- What I would do - sm 20:11:03 5/06/2004 (0)
Great advice on stepparents and deployment. - A long read but worth it. 09:07:02 5/02/2004 (2)
- Great article. Thank you!!!! nm - backwoods mama 15:09:01 5/02/2004 (1)
  - BWM, see this post link inside. - sm 09:01:27 5/03/2004 (0)
Looking for wedding anniversary gift suggestions. sm - grahamcracker 14:43:00 4/30/2004 (7)
- As a more personal kind of gift... sm - any prudes in the house, skip this post! 11:02:37 5/07/2004 (1)
  - Re: As a more personal kind of gift... sm - Bob 07:17:06 10/29/2005 (0)
- Unless it's important to you to stay with traditional wedding anniversary SM - renee 19:08:15 5/01/2004 (0)
- Hotel reservation, tie up a few strands of leather, insert in a card, - and have a GREAT 9th! 17:23:20 4/30/2004 (0)
- Jacket? Or, perhaps buy some leather pants for you for him; -) - Raven 16:58:18 4/30/2004 (1)
  - I was thinking that too, maybe a nice jacket. - nm 17:13:12 5/01/2004 (0)
- A saddle? - does he ride horses? 14:45:50 4/30/2004 (0)
Do you think I'm being unreasonable to ask my DH - lj 23:47:26 4/28/2004 (10)
- What I do ...sm - grahamcracker 14:29:37 4/30/2004 (0)
- Make a reservation for them. I hate having people stay with us...sm - PalomarMT 12:13:31 4/30/2004 (0)
- Well, did you say anything to your husband yet? How'd he take it? - Raven 08:13:20 4/30/2004 (2)
  - I've hinted and he says that I'm being selfish and that his parents will - lj 12:54:49 4/30/2004 (1)
    - Tell your doc how stressful the situation is, and that it's only temporary. - Ask for a mild tranq while they're with you. Better living through chemistry. nm 17:20:04 4/30/2004 (0)
- If it's just for a day or two, I'd say suck it up - and deal with them. Longer than that, call the Marriott. 10:06:43 4/29/2004 (0)
- Perhaps rather than asking him to have his parents stay in a hotel, - you could ask what he THINKS of them staying in a hotel? Raven sm 06:58:25 4/29/2004 (2)
  - They're staying for about five or six days. They usually stay - lj 15:19:38 4/29/2004 (1)
    - Hummm. Well, as long as it isn't the first week of August, you can make an - excuse and come visit me. Seattle is very nice in the summer. Raven 16:40:49 4/29/2004 (0)
- Depends on how long they are going to stay. If a short visit sm - JMO 04:21:28 4/29/2004 (0)
Hey BigM - How's it going? Just letting you know I am thinking about you. - Raven 08:02:25 4/22/2004 (65)
- Maybe it might be as simple as letting him know he's expected to be the man of the family now. - Has he known respect and trust? Maybe if he has those, he'll be afraid to lose them. 09:49:21 4/30/2004 (0)
- I'm sorry. I'[ve been having "brain" trouble all day. I meant backwoods mamma, but - Big M too. Shoot. I was thinking BM knew I couldn't say that, came out wrong. Raven 17:40:58 4/22/2004 (61)
  - Aww...thanks for asking. Well (sm) - backwoods mama 16:09:52 4/23/2004 (60)
    - Another try at this..... - SM 12:54:17 4/29/2004 (1)
      - and maybe the things put in writing signed by all - like a contract. - nm 14:15:25 4/29/2004 (0)
    - BWM, I really think you (at the very least) need to get some help - SM 08:21:19 4/28/2004 (18)
      - All I have to say is...why aren't you a counselor yourself?? nm - Fast fingers 01:11:41 5/04/2004 (0)
      - What you're written (sm) - backwoods mama 13:20:12 4/28/2004 (11)
        
        BWM, I hate to say this, but your SS is the way he is in large part sm - My opinion 14