tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.comments2023-06-07T02:07:50.699-07:00A lifetime To Go...Full of Fluffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-75661645480721076812017-11-21T16:14:15.737-08:002017-11-21T16:14:15.737-08:00I have a question because I'm trying to do som...I have a question because I'm trying to do something with my cans also and this is an amazing idea! The inside of the cans where you open and take the foil off, I feel like that can cut a little one's hand, do you cover it with something? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124761274088695631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-42458989272265904582013-11-24T17:20:38.446-08:002013-11-24T17:20:38.446-08:00Please save that photo to share with his future gi...Please save that photo to share with his future girlfriend(s) - and say I said to do it! MimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-53347497793698930092013-10-20T18:20:01.939-07:002013-10-20T18:20:01.939-07:00From Brian:
Reward for getting the Motorcycle end...From Brian:<br /><br />Reward for getting the Motorcycle endorsement: Motorcycle helmet and accessory shopping spree!Full of Fluffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-71024692137848390522013-07-21T05:53:00.057-07:002013-07-21T05:53:00.057-07:00haha yes, those are good ones, too!
haha yes, those are good ones, too!<br />Full of Fluffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-86397598895946707632013-07-21T05:45:02.432-07:002013-07-21T05:45:02.432-07:00Before picking up a suitcase, ensure that it is zi...Before picking up a suitcase, ensure that it is zipped.<br /><br />Salt and sugar look similar, double check before pouring.<br /><br />Ensure lids are in place before shaking contents.<br /><br />It is never wise to wait for the next rest stop if you need this one even remotely.<br /><br />Always look at your keys, in your hand, before locking the car.<br />Brian Smallwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239223300933301886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-18879346942021918722013-02-10T07:25:06.141-08:002013-02-10T07:25:06.141-08:00Yes! Hug those snow babies for us!
MimiYes! Hug those snow babies for us!<br />MimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-20119682226648632292012-12-01T16:39:14.550-08:002012-12-01T16:39:14.550-08:00sometimes all you can do is breathe...sometimes all you can do is breathe...Dehydrating Caterpillarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326282844368006619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-78856446520997544102012-11-30T18:54:13.949-08:002012-11-30T18:54:13.949-08:00LOL, sounds like our life! I applaud you for even...LOL, sounds like our life! I applaud you for even attempting it!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585942782192301903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-87631731555148126792012-11-24T09:23:52.490-08:002012-11-24T09:23:52.490-08:00I'm thankful the mess of the day was at my hou...I'm thankful the mess of the day was at my house. What a treat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-4888476999528062482012-11-19T23:56:16.353-08:002012-11-19T23:56:16.353-08:00I love this list, and I'm not even a parent ha...I love this list, and I'm not even a parent haha! Lindsay Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070474448507781762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-71332167281100419792012-11-19T17:35:55.188-08:002012-11-19T17:35:55.188-08:00Brian loves making the cakes for the kids!! Each ...Brian loves making the cakes for the kids!! Each year they get more elaborate.<br />Full of Fluffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-45400240200503129682012-11-19T17:31:52.511-08:002012-11-19T17:31:52.511-08:00So wish we could have been with you to celebrate D...So wish we could have been with you to celebrate Daniel's 3rd birthday. That cake takes the cake award of the year! It is fabulous.Linda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-67559066318825100132012-09-03T04:38:46.873-07:002012-09-03T04:38:46.873-07:00Thanks Kaitlyn,
So far the socialization has been...Thanks Kaitlyn,<br /><br />So far the socialization has been wonderful for both of them - they had/have terrible separation anxiety.<br /><br />I like the place we've chosen, it's in a home. There are 6 kids total and they have a pre-school curriculum. The worst problem is that he is learning bad habits from the other kids: "Mine! Mine!" and screaming tantrums of whining... I guess it works for some of the kids, but it's a good idea to talk to the daycare lady about it - Good idea!!<br /><br />As long as they don't regret it. They are long days: 830 - 6. So little time to spend with them...<br /><br />-L2G<br /><br />Full of Fluffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-76458663614901723002012-09-02T18:42:40.336-07:002012-09-02T18:42:40.336-07:00I say this as a child practically raised in child ...I say this as a child practically raised in child care (6 weeks to 9 years old, 5 days a week from 7 to 5pm)- <br />Child care is good for kids and their parents. For children, they will receive all the socialization in the world (and the antibodies from all the illnesses in the world), they will learn sharing and caring about others and develop the ability to make friends. For you, you will actually have time to be around adults and discuss world topics not just the finer topics of poop. And the best part, your brain will be refreshed and be able to make the best of the time you do have with them. Evenings and weekends will become a much more meaningful time to both you and them.<br />My advice for finding a daycare- find one that you are comfortable in, one that teaches the morals and behaviors you value. Be vocal about what you need from a day care, teachers get lazy just like parents, bring up behavioral problems you see and discuss how you would like them addressed. Most importantly be a a place that engages with the kids, learning is a constant activity. <br /><br />Your wonderful children will be just fine with either decision and I promise they will not love you any less. <br />-Kaitlyn AKAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668954321181039612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-31064744803947790832012-07-22T13:58:47.774-07:002012-07-22T13:58:47.774-07:00Oh, she's great. She'll be doing that for ...Oh, she's great. She'll be doing that for years to come. Can't wait to read the follow-up stories.Linda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-48796091169222951942012-07-14T14:20:50.083-07:002012-07-14T14:20:50.083-07:00lol, thanks... my husband doesn't seem to agre...lol, thanks... my husband doesn't seem to agree with you though. ;)Full of Fluffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950958553883987865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-69752738576427321002012-07-13T20:52:55.050-07:002012-07-13T20:52:55.050-07:00Best blog ever!!!!!Best blog ever!!!!!NickiBooPlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611606307240717092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-49709850527869313152012-07-13T17:38:39.054-07:002012-07-13T17:38:39.054-07:00Rachel that was great! I know your pain but that r...Rachel that was great! I know your pain but that really made my day!Moey Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255129752138058459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-53114278487253708192012-07-05T12:13:48.300-07:002012-07-05T12:13:48.300-07:00And that picture is indelibly engraved in my memor...And that picture is indelibly engraved in my memory so it still exists there.Linda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-25021870347110663782012-07-04T20:32:48.042-07:002012-07-04T20:32:48.042-07:00Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah. AmazingHahahahahahahahahahahahahahah. AmazingDante Olivianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-37740336202933599222012-06-30T06:51:27.807-07:002012-06-30T06:51:27.807-07:00Summer time by the water.....the best!Summer time by the water.....the best!judie wilcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-72731810956350909102012-06-05T05:18:48.050-07:002012-06-05T05:18:48.050-07:00As an older person, who was taking care of toddler...As an older person, who was taking care of toddlers many years ago, I just want to interject the following:<br />First - Relax and breathe! Child rearing is a lifetime job and takes time and your best parenting skills.<br />Take each outside the home activity a step at a time - don't expect a 2 year old or even many children under 5 (or older) to be able to sit still at an event geared for adults. While I know this means that perhaps one parent misses the event, it will make your lives easier to just accept that it won't work in some situations. Try dinner out at very family friendly restaurants, etc. As they grow, introduce them to some short events and see how it goes.<br />This doesn't mean that you don't start at a young age to teach your children that there are rules of decorum and boundaries, just keep it within their range of understanding. For example, you can have dinner at home be a slightly more structured situation to help them understand that you act a certain way when eating. This will eventually carry over to a restaurant.<br />Of course, this is not fail proof. Nothing about parenting is. It takes lots of patience, self discipline (keeping yourself as a parent consistent and on track), and you are constantly learning as you parent. Each child is unique and you will learn those special things as they grow and develop. Different children thrive in different situations and children also have to learn to adapt to be a good member of their society. Whether their society is a daycare center, a school class, t-ball team, whatever, they will learn what is appropriate from your gentle but firm teaching.<br />Love and patience is key. Consistent rules and gentle prodding will help. You are obviously doing something right as you got the great comment from Linda.Carol's carafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668923998515961837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-28437166008448305942012-05-26T10:55:38.471-07:002012-05-26T10:55:38.471-07:00Through the tears in my eyes and lump in my throat...Through the tears in my eyes and lump in my throat, my sadness for your friends.... Now, only as a parent can this emotion be grasped. We are NOT supposed to outlive our children. I saw this first with my dear Aunt Fanny who tragically lost RaRa when she was only 32, with 2 babies who would not have a mom. Too many times my phone rang and set off a silent panic in me. Gratefully, my two babies, all grown now, remain my favorites, going about their lives, as intended. How could it be possible to survive such a loss? The best contribution made while on this planet is your child. Please let me never lose either of my gifts.Linda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-64089052558229528722012-05-26T10:10:34.595-07:002012-05-26T10:10:34.595-07:00oops. Sorry for the double postoops. Sorry for the double postLinda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356616460237012994.post-79205264867903606312012-05-26T10:07:47.788-07:002012-05-26T10:07:47.788-07:00(contd) that as the years fly by and you revisit t...(contd) that as the years fly by and you revisit those memories, the poop and puke hardly have room to squeeze back into conscious thought. Instead you have a collection of refrigerator artwork, concert and graduation programs, and your now grown children's love and understanding.Linda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104625713456261577noreply@blogger.com