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1. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday, November 2, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL --Name, Age, Family Size and How Much Halloween Candy Is At Your House Today? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago (23)

Celee, 36, 5 kids, 4 pumpkins full. I haven't had this much candy since this time last year! Why do we do this to ourselves?! (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

Deanna 36y with 5 kids. We have loads of candy and chips...more than I like to have around! (nt) - 2Bmommy25 5 days ago

Michelle, 34, 6 kids and we have maybe a dozen of each of 4 different kinds of candy (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

Caroline, 36, with 6 kids...four kids each got a pumpkin full of candy but there is not much left (maybe one pumpkin full). We have ALL been eating it. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

jenn, 36 with 8.5. Too much, but not nearly as much as there was before the weekend. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

candy - ManyKids4Us 5 days ago

Kate, 35, with four...just enough in my opinion. (nt) - mama-san 5 days ago

Alison w/4 kids. Way too much candy. Being eaten at way too fast a pace. (nt) - wantabunch 5 days ago

Kathy (39) with 10 kids. No candy here. We don't do halloween, but DH bought some for Sat night and the kids polished it off pretty quick, lol! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Kelly, 34, 5 kiddos, WAY too much candy here - we always wind up with a ton. I usually wind up sending a big bag full w/ dh to give the guys at work. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

What really gets to me though is all the candy wrappers that wind up in the laundry! And most are probably from dh's pockets! (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

Christine with 7 and a bowl full of candy (nt) - Christine 5 days ago

Julie (36) with 7 kids TTC #8 LOTS Of candy here.....let them keep some, then tucked the rest away in gallon size ziplocks to use for pinatas or goody bags (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

That is a fantastic idea!! TFS! (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

Sally (25), nky. I don't have any, but I don't know about my housemates. (nt) - mini-mug 5 days ago

Barb, 37 (my birthday was on Halloween), not much candy left, we've been busy eating it. (nt) - dutch-dancer 5 days ago

Jamie, 32, and none...my sewing machine broke at 9 in the morning on halloween so i was unable to finish costumes (there wasn't much to do anyway) and it was COLD here at 44 degrees with a wind chill of 36, so we stayed home...jason said that next year, we'll have a little party instead (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

Megan, 27, 1 baby, all we have is the bag I got on clearance yesterday. But next year Ginny can go trick-or-treating and I'll be eating much of it! (nt) - Imzadi 5 days ago

Michelle (39) & Martin (40) w/ 5B, 0G, & ^6^s. Candy, I am no longer sure how much is around. I do know that the small frig freezer is full. (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Bonnie, 40, 4kids, 3 pumpkins about 1/3 full each. DH (at my request) hid the candy we had left over for passing out, we're going to use it in stockings at Christmas. (nt) - Bonmomof4 4 days ago

Cathy, 34, I will be 36 weeks tomorrow with #4 and I'll include a pic of the candy! - mommacat 4 days ago

So cute! (nt) - janemomofsix 1 hour ago

3. *~*~*~*~* Welcome Back! Tell us about your weekend. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago (8)

We went to a swim meet. My 10, 8, and 6 year olds all swim. They did great. We had several firsts and lots of ribbons. Then we drove home 4 hrs to trick-or-treat a bit then Sunday was church. It's been a busy weekend. (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

Carved pumpkins with the four youngest kids on Saturday and then had some friends over for trick or treating in our neighborhood. Lazy day yesterday. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Saturday we had a Reformation Day picnic at the church. - msjennbug 5 days ago

Spent it in the hospital with 14yo dd who had her appendix out. (nt) - six4me 5 days ago

Spent Saturday at my mom's...trick or treating and roasting marshmallows. Yesterday I put together a chore card system to help me delegate the work around here. Hoping it's effective and frees some time up for me to work on hs planning. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

Trick or treating & Fall festivals at the church, then put up our Christmas Tree's & decorations busy but fun!! (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

We had a great weekend!! Friday we carved our pumpkin and made PumpkinStein and then Saturday they decorated Haunted House brownies and we went trick or treating and to the Halloween carnival. Lots of fun. I'll add some pictures here! - mommacat 4 days ago

4. *~*~*~*~* Monday Music: Have You Heard Anyone Playing Christmas Music Yet? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago (9)

Not yet thank goodness! (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

UGH - yes. The entire time we were shopping at Carter's outlet. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

No, but I was singing carols to the baby last night at bedtime.... (nt) - mama-san 5 days ago

Yep! I used to be the type who was playing it as soon as Halloween was over. Not so much anymore. But I am definitely looking forward to celebrating the holidays in our new home this year!! (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

We played it this weekend ( see above) we did our Christmas decorating ;) (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

Yes. I arrived at the tailend of a jumble sale at church on Saturday, where they were playing carols. (nt) - mini-mug 5 days ago

Christmas music is played year round in our house! The kids love it and listen to the CDs all the time. We also watch Christmas videos year round too!! (nt) - mommacat 4 days ago

Not yet, but I expect it any day! LOL! That said, all the stores are filled with Christmas stuff and everywhere is talking about the holidays. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

5. *~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- Seasonal Icons *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago (68)

*~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- What's The Tallest Building You Have Ever Been In? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Empire state building. (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

CN Tower (nt) - 2Bmommy25 5 days ago

one in Chicago, but I can't remember which b/c there were so many very tall buildings to visit there (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

I have been to Chicago many times, and I *think* I went up in the John Hancock building at least once. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

The "green" building in downtown Dallas. - msjennbug 5 days ago

me too...that's where dh's office is! (nt) - Christine 5 days ago

I've been to the top of the World Trade Center. (nt) - wantabunch 5 days ago

I like to keep my feet on the ground! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Probably the Arch. Hoping to take the kids there very soon, too. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

Prudential in Boston. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

I've been up to the SkyPod at the top of the CN Tower in Toronto. (nt) - mini-mug 5 days ago

sears tower (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

the John Hancock building in Chicago (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

Sears Tower--thought I've never been to the top. I have been to the top of the John Hancock. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

My mom said I was in the Sears tower... but I don't know, I was 2. (nt) - gelsum 3 days ago

*~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- Who's the Chef at Your House? You? DH? One of the Kids? Team Effort? Who Will Be Cooking or Who Did Cook Thanksgiving Dinner? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

While I cook all the meals and cooked Thanksgiving dinner, I'm no chef, DH does more gourmet on the rare occaision he cooks. (nt) - 2Bmommy25 5 days ago

I'm the one who does most of the cooking, but DH is the turkey, dressing and gravy chef b/c he loves Thanksgiving dinner so much (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

DH is closest to chef at our house because he has worked in restaurants for more than 17 years and likes to create things like chefs do. I cook but prefer to have a recipe to follow which is probably reminiscent of the baking taught to me by my grandmother and what I prefer (DH does not bake at all). The two oldest kids are interested in cooking as well, but I usually get stuck doing all of the holiday cooking. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

definitely a team effort. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

I am the chef and my MIL will be cooking this year. I will make a couple things to bring though. (nt) - mama-san 5 days ago

It's all me all the time (although the kids are beginning to learn). My mom is the Thanksgiving chef, though. (We all bring something) (nt) - wantabunch 5 days ago

I cook most often, but dh makes more elaborate dinners - he just enjoys it more. I prefer baking. We go to my grandmother's or his parents' for Thanksgiving. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

team effort but dh loves to cook holiday meals (nt) - Christine 5 days ago

I do ALL the cooking with the help of my 9yr old she loves helping her momma cook. Going to the inlaws for Thanksgiving I'am sure I will help but MIL will do the bulk. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

me, i do all the cooking..jason can whip up a mean box of mac n cheese or bowl of cereal but that's about it and i'll be making thanksgiving dinner as well (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

Usually I am the chef, but often it's a team effort and occassionally the kids will pitch in too (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

I am the resident chef, Dh is the "griller", small kids are the salad preparers, the 2 eldest boys are great with sauces and fried chicken. Dd #1 is a fabulous baker and Dd #2 can cook just about anything- she has that natural instinct! (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

Moi. Though, my 10 y/o son is a chef-in-training. He does the majority of cooking when I am not home. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

*~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- Do You Like Gravy? White or Brown? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Nope. I've never developed a taste for gravy. I don't like salt or pepper, or cokes, either. I have developed a recent addiction for frappucinos, though. (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

I like gravy - mostly prefer white sausage gravy on biscuits rather than the brown stuff DH loves for turkey and chicken (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

I love milk gravy! I don't care for the dark brown stuff. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Yes - depends on what it's ON. I like cream gravy on my potatoes, most of the time. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

I'm not fanatical or anything, but yes, I like them both. (nt) - wantabunch 5 days ago

I like both. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

brown gravies for meat for dinner, white gravy for breakfast foods... (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

I do now, wouldn't eat it as a kid for nothing! I like brown gravy on hamburger steaks and mash potatoes. Love sausage gravy on bisquits!!! (nt) - mommacat 4 days ago

brown for meats & biscuits, white with veggies and red (tomato)with potato cutlets (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

Mmmmm..... Gravy.... Both kinds, please. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

*~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- How Long Was Your Shortest Labor and Which Child Was It? How Long Was Your Longest Labor and Which Child Was It? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

I get induced every time so they're all about the same. It takes them a while to kick start my labor with pitocin and breaking my water then the baby comes after a couple of hrs of what I call "real" labor, ie pain. I usually go in around 8 am and have a baby by 3 pm. (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

Baby #2, my oldest DS, was my shortest at 2 hours(too fast and hard to keep control), Baby #3, my 2nd DD, was my longest at 15 hours (much more tolerable even though it was longer) (nt) - 2Bmommy25 5 days ago

With most of them it was about 4 hours, but my 2nd DD was threatening to come for 4 days before I finally gave in and went for the "whiff" of pitocin that had her here in 4 hours (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

I have been induced with pitocin for five of mine and with cytotec for one. I don't count the time it takes for the contractions to kick in and regulate. I only count "hard labor." #2 and #3 tie for shortest at about three hours of hard labor. #1 was longest at about five hours of hard labor. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Shortest is a tie between #1 and #4 - 4hours. Longest would be #5 - 19hrs. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

Shortest was #2 at 1.5 hours--WAY too fast and WAY too hard/painful. I was so scared to have another baby after that. The other 3 were all around 12 hours (mostly just waiting around). #1-3 were all spontaneous rupture of membranes (first one at work, LOL). #4 was induced. (nt) - wantabunch 5 days ago

Shortest was 4 hours, my third child, Jack. Longest would probably be my oldest - she was a preemie. She was due on St. Pat's but started trying to make her way here on Christmas Eve. I was in and out of labor (they managed to stop it several times)from then until she was born on February 9th. (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

#6 (Ashton) was my quickest labour at just under 2 hrs from waters breaking till birth and my longest was #1 (Lorinda) at 10hrs from 1st contraction till birth. (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

This is tough....as my longest labor was just over 2 hours that was for # 3 he was sunny side up and had very bad back labor,# 1 was 1hr 40 mins... All my other children were under that....#5 the Dr. did not make it into the room in time, and cut it close for #4,6,& 7 thus being the reason I desperatly want a homebirth for the next child. - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

shortest would have been my very first, my birth daughter..the only one i wasn't induced for (aside from the twins), and from the time i went to the hospital until she was born it was about 3 hours...the longest was the 3 day induction hell that was my birth with izzy (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

longest = #1 @ 5 hours. Shortest was #6 @ 45 minutes-induced. nt - jessica_momof7 5 days ago

30 hours. In that time I only progressed to 4cm, so I ended up with a c-section. Nothing to compare it to, since she's my only! (nt) - Imzadi 5 days ago

My shortest was my last #3 which from water breaking to he was here was 3 hours and 45 min, my longest was my first which from first contraction to he was here was 8 hours and 50 minutes. I'm scared how fast this one will come!!! (nt) - mommacat 4 days ago

Shortest was #4, induction from start of pitocin to birth was a little less than 8 hours. Longest was #1, 14 hours, also an induction, from start of pitocin to birth. It always takes me all day to give birth! 2 and 3 were long too! (nt) - Bonmomof4 4 days ago

Shortest labor was my last, about 8 hours. Longest was #1--36 hours! (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

Shortest #4 (emergency c-section) Longest #2 Noah was sunny side up. I know I pushed for over 2 1/2 hours. nt - janemomofsix 19 hours ago

*~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- Have You Ever Dressed Up Like A Pilgrim for Thanksgiving or Any Other Reason? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Nope and don't plan to either. (nt) - I am blessed 5 days ago

Maybe for a class play in 2nd or 3rd grade...memory is hazy, but I remember making the hats... (nt) - queenmommy911 5 days ago

I think I did several times in grade school for Thanksgiving plays. I know my children have also dressed up for Thanksgiving plays. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

I don't think so. (nt) - msjennbug 5 days ago

Not that I'm aware of....LOL (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

yes, in the 2nd grade (nt) - Christine 5 days ago

nope, and not going to either (nt) - serialmommy 5 days ago

Nope, not that I can remember! (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

6. Home after having Marisa in the hospital... - six4me 5 days ago (7)

ouch! Poor Marisa, hope she gets better soon. (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

(((HUGS))) Hope she's feeling better soon (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Poor baby girl! (((Marisa))) That must have stunk to be sick on Halloween! Hope she heals quickly! (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

so sorry (nt) - Christine 5 days ago

Poor thing...hope she feels better soon (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

(((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 5 days ago

7. My poor DH is syphoning deisel out of the petrol tank of my little car that DD#1 inadvertantly filled up with this evening! He is such a good man, poor Lorinda has cried herself to sleep in my part of the bed! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago (3)

Aww, poor kid....we all make mistakes like that as we learn. (((Lorinda))) Kudos to dh for handling it so well! (nt) - magnificent7 5 days ago

Sounds like something my oldest DD would do. (((HUGS))) to Lorinda (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

8. Please tell me your lice survival stories. . . (m) - wildrose 5 days ago (16)

Praying for you Jen! It seems so irrational that something so small can drive you to the brink of insanity, but that's exactly how they made me feel. I wanted to throw my entire house in the trash and start over. I did throw away all hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories. I washed and washed and washed the bedding and clothes. I sprayed and sprayed and sprayed everything (don't know what I would do now that I want everything to be au naturale!). I picked and picked and picked for weeks on end. If you find more on the one that was really bad, I would put olive oil in her hair or mayonnaise or whatever you're using to suffocate them and leave it on overnight in the shower cap. Good luck and lots and lots and lots of prayers! (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

I feel for you. --m - Mirz 5 days ago

Jen, I didn't mention it in my post but if you get desperate there is a prescription that my kids' np gave me the last two times we got it. It's called Ovide. It is a very strong chemical though, so you've got to consider whether or not you are willing to expose the kids to it. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

I wish I had heard about that a few years back It really took us a long time to get rid of them ;( good to know. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

I goodness I really feel for you (m) - Julieworkingon8 5 days ago

i dealt with this all last month! i'm not sure where they came from, but they drive me batty!! a good prevention tip, add tea tree oil, you can get a bottle at walmart for around $8 and you only use about 1/4 of it on the generous side, to your shampoo...not everyone's shampoo, but one bottle that everyone uses once a week...and 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol works REALLY well...it kills the live bugs and eats away at the glue of the eggs...also get a metal lice comb..anywhere that has a pharmacy has them...they are great in helping to comb through hair (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

w/ the alcohol you put it on wet hair like shampoo and let it sit for about 5 min...it smells horrid and has bad fumes..you'll want a dry wash cloth held at the hair line to protect the eyes and to have windows open to help with the smell/fumes (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

Yes, when you use alcohol, make sure you have the windows open. We also put a couple of fans in the room to keep the air moving. (nt) - Mirz 4 days ago

We used vinegar to release the eggs. We did an initial rinse with 50/50 vinegar & water solution yesterday and then have some in a spray bottle to spray as needed while picking nits. Doesn't smell quite as bad! lol (nt) - wildrose 4 days ago

DAY 2 . . . .(m) - wildrose 4 days ago

Ahhhh!!! when ever anyone says lice ...I get these ichy , crawly feelings in my hair..wishing you success in getting rid of them...once i worked in a children's emergency shelter & we had to deal with lice regularly.. (nt) - mum2adozen 3 days ago

First and foremost my heart goes out to you..We had this when my twins were newborns and I homeschool as well. The best thing that worked for us was the lice and knit zapper. Not sure what the real name is but it worked great. (nt) - mom2twelve 4 days ago

DAY 3 - so far, so good. Everything off our heads should be dead by now so I'm cautiously hopeful. Thanks again ladies!! (nt) - wildrose 3 days ago

~~BIG HUGS~~ for Mama!! We dealt with this last year...(more) - janemomofsix 3 days ago

I didn't open every message but has anyone mentioned the Cetaphil treatment yet? THE BEST! inside: Consumer report article.... - Natalia 2 days ago

9. *&*&*&*&* Today is Tuesday, November 3, 2009 *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Admin 4 days ago (1)

10. *+*+*+*+* Weekly Game/Quiz/Poll -- What kind of mom will you be? (Rule Insides -- Please Read) *+*+*+*+* - Admin 4 days ago (6)

I am a "naive" Mom!!! Not quite! lol (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

You are an "Overprotective" Mom! - SevenMs 4 days ago

I got overprotective too. It's mostly right. Although I do allow sleepovers. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

called me a soccer mom! whatever! (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

It says I'm an "Overprotective Mom" (nt) - mommacat 3 days ago

11. *&*&*&*&* Look-It Tuesday - Post a link to a website, blog, or other fun site. This includes your personal sites/stores! *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Admin 4 days ago (3)

Jelly mom - mommacat 3 days ago

In honor of November being National Adoption Awareness Month I'm posting a series on my blog about adoption. (nt) - I am blessed 3 days ago

12. *+*+*+*+* Need A Hug? Share your ups and downs here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Admin 4 days ago (5)

O.k I know I'am new to the forum, but could use some prayers.....just found out today my husband might lose his job....after the company made us make a major move and now this......he will know by next week...I just PRAY for the best :( (nt) - Julieworkingon8 3 days ago

You have my prayers! (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago

adding mine! (nt) - tiddlywinks 3 days ago

praying too (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

13. *+*+*+*+* TV Tuesday -- Whatever your favorite show, talk about what's going on! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Admin 4 days ago (4)

Who else finds that their favorites all disappear just as you get into them? Firefly was one, now I just learned that the Kyle XY 3rd season was the last and we only managed to catch a few episodes... (nt) - queenmommy911 4 days ago

DH and I LOVED Firefly!!! We have the dvds and watch those every now and then. =) (nt) - magnificent7 4 days ago

Honestly I sleep through most of our faves now. Once I get still on the couch I'm out so I have no idea what's going on in any of them really!!!! (nt) - mommacat 3 days ago

14. *#*#*#*#* Today is Wednesday, November 4, 2009 *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 3 days ago (1)

15. *#*#*#*#* What Projects/Tasks remain undone from the weekend and/or what one thing do you resolve to get done today? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 3 days ago (4)

I can't pick just one! I am going to get through this pile on my desk so I can tackle the next 2-Do tomorrow! (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

I've got 2 sets of minutes to type up, one of which is in pencil scribble form and the other is even less than that! I need to get at least one of them done tonight and preferably both. Oh, and figure out what still needs buying to feed the guests coming this weekend! (nt) - mini-mug 3 days ago

Well, I sat and stared at the minutes for a while and then wrote the shopping list. 1 out of 3 isn't bad, right? (nt) - mini-mug 2 days ago

16. *#*#*#*#* Wordless Wednesday--Post a picture that tells a story. Other members are encouraged to comment. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 3 days ago (8)

Here's mine! - mommacat 3 days ago

lol cute (nt) - msjennbug 3 days ago

awwww (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

Proud mama moment - msjennbug 3 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

Cool!!!! (nt) - mommacat 3 days ago

OK, different proud mama moment, same day - msjennbug 3 days ago

17. *#*#*#*#* Hump Day Humor -- Share a funny! Something funny your kid said, a comic, a website...whatever makes you smile. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 3 days ago (3)

This past weekend, we volunteered at a charity haunted house. --m - Mirz 3 days ago

ha ha ha ha. cute thing! (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

18. *#*#*#*#* "I WANT" Wednesday. Silly or serious, what is the one thing you want this week? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 3 days ago (6)

A maid for a day or two to help me get caught up on my housework! (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

Can I use yours too!!!! I could so use a maid, but I think I'd need her for atleast a week!!! (nt) - mommacat 3 days ago

Everyone in my house to be germ free and feeling better! Including the dogs! (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

An end to all of the whining and complaining! It's an epidemic around here, I'm even getting in on it! (nt) - Bonmomof4 3 days ago

for izzy to stop being so destructive..i'm at my wits end with that child! (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

19. Here's an article for us . . . .(m) - wildrose 3 days ago (5)

I saw this too :) I really want to send it to some of my less than supporting family members .....LOL (nt) - Julieworkingon8 3 days ago

I couldn't help myself. I read the comments... - queenmommy911 2 days ago

LOL! i had to read them too. - duedrop yesterday, 09:15PM

What I don't get about people who hate kids is (m) - Stillwantmore 23 hours ago

20. Do any of you keep address database on your puter? I was wondering because I am looking for this type of function separate from my e-mail for physical addys. Could you please share your program you use? I was looking at free ones online and there are so many to choose from. TIA (nt) - HollysTribe 2 days ago (2)

i used to, i don't any more...windows xp had an address function that i used, i didn't install anything in order to use it (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

21. *+*+*+*+* Today is Thursday, November 5, 2009 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (1)

22. *&*&*&*&* Bookworms - What are you reading this week? Care to share your thoughts? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (5)

not reading anything...i need to take a big pile of books back to the library and find out how much i'm going to have to pay for the 3 books that izzy destroyed..i won't be getting any more books out any time soon because of how he's behaving lately (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

Just started "No Time to Wave Goodbye" by Jacquelyn Mitchard (who just happens to be a LOK mom) - I love her books and this is the newest. (nt) - mama-san 2 days ago

The Privelege of Being a Woman by Alice von Hildebrand ~ So far it's a pretty interesting read. (nt) - HollysTribe yesterday, 12:47AM

GREAT book!!! (nt) - wildrose yesterday, 12:50AM

23. *+*+*+*+* Thursday Theater - What is the last dvd that you bought? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (6)

transformers 2...star trek comes out in the next week or so, that's on my list for the next one (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

Yeah, we'll be buying Star Trek too...saw it in the theater and loved it. (nt) - mama-san 2 days ago

I ordered "Food Inc" and am still waiting for it, before that I ordered "Ice Age 3" for a Christmas present for the kids. (nt) - mama-san 2 days ago

Oh and before that was Wolverine. :) (nt) - mama-san 2 days ago

Even though we have NO money, I just bought Transformers 2 at a liquidation sale. Our Blockbuster is going out of business. I can't go back there. I'm afraid of how much more money we don't have that I could spend. (nt) - ckmom 2 days ago

24. *&*&*&*&* Take Me Back Thursday - When is the last time you took a photo with your mom? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (3)

I have no idea! I'm sure it's been ages! (nt) - mommacat 2 days ago

this past april at my sister's wedding..if you mean JUST me and my mom? no clue... (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

25. *&*&*&*&* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (4)

My back is so, so sore today - I just want to go lie on the floor for a while, but tonight is set to be manic (rehearsals 7-10, finishing work at 6...). *sigh* (nt) - mini-mug 2 days ago

i'm feeling really worn down lately...weird sleep schedules for me and taking care of the kids all day, with nursing the twins and me not eating well, a very naughty and destructive 3 year old...it's all just UGH (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

everybody's smilin sunshine day everybody's laughin sunshine day everybody seems so happy today it's a sunshine day (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 03:08AM

26. *&*&*&*&* How often do you replace the mats in your bathroom? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - Christine 2 days ago (3)

When the one's I have fall apart!!! (nt) - mommacat 2 days ago

i don't have any..our main bath that we use is TINY so no room for one and to be able to close the door, not to mention izzy ALWAYS gets the floor soaking wet with his baths, the older kids and jason aren't the greatest about making sure the shower curtain is all the way closed and get water on the floor as well...i just toss a once or twice used towel on the floor so i don't slip and fall and crack my head, then it gets tossed in the dirty clothes (nt) - serialmommy 2 days ago

27. can i put my 3 year old in a cage? - serialmommy 2 days ago (4)

hugs and more hugs (m) - Christine 2 days ago

Hugs.... - mommacat yesterday, 02:56AM

((Katy))I don't have any suggestions, but fromone twin mom to another I kow how hard that "tied feeling" is, especially with a toddler running around. Hang in there. (nt) - room4more 12 hours ago

28. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were in our region today! It is such a nice treat to have our Royal Family pay a visit! (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago (3)

That is so cool, why were they in town? Did you get to see them? (nt) - Christine 2 days ago

Sadly we were not able to see them :( ,they are in Canada for a visit.- Niagara Region to see the wineries and Hamilton to visit Dundurn Castle- the home of Sir Allan MacNab, who was the Duchesses' Great- Great(can't remember how many greats!) Grandfather and politician in his own right! (nt) - canadianmom yesterday, 12:33AM

29. *@*@*@*@* Today is Friday, November 6, 2009 *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 01:59AM (1)

30. *@*@*@*@* What Plans, Projects, Special Meals, or Anything Else Interesting do you have planned for the weekend? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:00AM (1)

31. *@*@*@*@* TGIF -- What are you thankful for this week? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:00AM (1)

32. *@*@*@*@* Friday Five *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:01AM (61)

*@*@*@*@* Would you rather be too hot or too cold? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:03AM

I'd rather be too cold - you can always add layers of clothing/blankets, but you've only got so much you can take off...LOL! (nt) - queenmommy911 yesterday, 02:28AM

Gotta Park here with ya on this one.....LOL (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:35AM

Totally agree!!!!!! (nt) - mommacat yesterday, 02:51AM

parking here. (nt) - jakikoripiba yesterday, 04:16AM

I HATE being hot! It makes me very irritable and grouchy. I don't like being cold either but handle it better than being hot. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 03:00AM

AGREED! I told my husband if he wanted to be happily married he needed to move me north. I'm a difficult woman in the summer heat. (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 03:06AM

Me too!! (nt) - wildrose yesterday, 05:44AM

Definitely here for me too. (And I work with an office full of people who are only happy if it's about 100' in there!) (nt) - mini-mug 7 hours ago

Neither. Move me to Hawaii! (nt) - joyofsix yesterday, 05:30AM

too cold is the way to go for me...being hot makes me very grouchy and cranky! in the summer i get migraines from the heat (nt) - serialmommy 21 hours ago

Too hot for sure! I can't function when I'm too cold and I can always cool down but I can't warm up. (nt) - duedrop 18 hours ago

Same here. Don't you hate it when your feet get cold? That's the worst! (nt) - room4more 12 hours ago

I guess I'm odd. I HATE the cold. I'd take a HOT day any day over an even slightly cold day, and don't even get me going on cold wind....ugh! (nt) - room4more 12 hours ago

This Canuck hates the cold! Move me to the Middle East and let me soak up the heat! (nt) - canadianmom 6 hours ago

*@*@*@*@* Were you born in the winter or the summer?*@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:04AM

Winter (nt) - queenmommy911 yesterday, 02:31AM

ummm, neither I was born in Spring...actually on the first day of spring. (nt) - jakikoripiba yesterday, 02:33AM

I have always considered myself a Fall baby, but in reality Fall doesn't begin until 9/23 and I was born early sept. so I that would make me a Summer baby. (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:37AM

Winter Feb 15 (nt) - mommacat yesterday, 02:50AM

Spring baby here...April 23 (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 03:01AM

Summer (nt) - wantabunch yesterday, 03:02AM

Winter Jan. 18 (nt) - joyofsix yesterday, 05:31AM

Winter - Feb. 2 (nt) - wildrose yesterday, 05:44AM

very beginning of summer, though i've always felt more like a winter baby (nt) - serialmommy 21 hours ago

Winter (nt) - duedrop 18 hours ago

Winter. It was snowing the day I came home from the hospital. (nt) - mini-mug 7 hours ago

I am a Fall baby (nt) - canadianmom 6 hours ago

Winter Jan 21 (nt) - Julieworkingon8 24 minutes ago

*@*@*@*@* How many winter babies do you have? How many summer babies do you have? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:05AM

3 May + 1 early Sept = 4 summer & 2 Jan + 1 due at Christmas = 3 winter (nt) - queenmommy911 yesterday, 02:33AM

1 July & 1 Feb - SevenMs yesterday, 02:44AM

When this one is born I'll have 2 of each!! (nt) - mommacat yesterday, 02:49AM

None. 3 Fall & 1 Spring (nt) - wantabunch yesterday, 03:03AM

5 end of summer. 1 late fall. (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 03:04AM

I had to look this up. I thought winter started in November, but it's not until December. LOL! I have two summer babies (Aug. 25 & Aug. 28) and four fall babies (Oct. 2, Oct. 18, Nov. 20 & Nov. 23). (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 03:05AM

I have one winter baby, soon to be two (#7 due in Feb), a spring baby, and the rest are summer. (nt) - jakikoripiba yesterday, 04:16AM

I've got 2 winter babies (Dec & Feb) and 2 summer babies (both August) that leaves 2 spring and 1 fall. (nt) - joyofsix yesterday, 05:29AM

3 winter - Dec. 10, Dec. 20, and Jan. 1; 2 spring - Mar. 30 and Apr. 19; 1 early summer - June 4; and 1 autumn - Oct. 30 (nt) - wildrose yesterday, 05:47AM

2 november, 1 feb, 1 may, 2 july...so 2 late fall, 1 winter, 1 spring, 2 summer (nt) - serialmommy 21 hours ago

5 Winter, 2 Spring, 1 Summer, 2 Fall (nt) - canadianmom 6 hours ago

I have 2 winter babies (Dec/Jan) 5 Spring babies (Mar/April/May) Always wanted a fall baby though :) (nt) - Julieworkingon8 25 minutes ago

*@*@*@*@* What food do you only eat in the summer? In the winter? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:06AM

I'm pretty much a year-round eater. Hehe! I guess we skip the popsicles in winter and wouldn't do much chili in summer... (nt) - queenmommy911 yesterday, 02:35AM

Chili and soups are winter foods around here and summer only well that would be watermelon and cantaloupe I guess because you can't really get them in Winter!! (nt) - mommacat yesterday, 02:59AM

Sweet corn on the cob is something we usually only get in summer here. Soups and stews are usually winter foods here too. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 03:09AM

More fruit and salad in summer, more soup in winter. But if someone else cooks it I'll eat most anything. (nt) - joyofsix yesterday, 05:32AM

it has to be chilly out to eat a hot soup...smores are only for summer because we make them outside on our grill... (nt) - serialmommy 21 hours ago

*@*@*@*@* What is your perfect weather? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - Christine yesterday, 02:06AM

Early spring - sunny and warm, but not too warm yet, though I do enjoy late summer rain, too... (nt) - queenmommy911 yesterday, 02:37AM

I'm gonna camp here with you. It gets so hot in the summers here that I like the little spring weather we get. (nt) - mommacat yesterday, 02:58AM

Right now! Crisp cool sunny fall days. Love it! (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 03:03AM

Spring/Fall weather - 70-80 degrees or so. Not too hot, not too cold. I like rain, too. (nt) - wantabunch yesterday, 03:05AM

I almost parked with Alison, but I'll pass on the rain. I like mid to upper 70s or lower 80s with a nice breeze and lots of sunshine. Is there anywhere that's like that all year round? I'd love to visit in the dead of our Midwest winter. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 03:10AM

I agree. Mid 70's, dry and sunny. Not humid. Not rainy. Not cold. Not icy. Why do I live in IN? (nt) - joyofsix yesterday, 05:34AM

Upper 60s-low 70s, sunny with little to no wind. I do like the crisp cold of winter though too. (nt) - wildrose yesterday, 05:49AM

60-70...blue skies...perfect for being outside..thankfully in michigan, we get about 1/2 the year like that...if you figure spring and fall... (nt) - serialmommy 21 hours ago

extreme heat! I only like dry heat though, I'm not a big fan of muggyness (nt) - duedrop 18 hours ago

~65'f/18'c. Blue sky with a few clouds, light breeze. Lovely. (nt) - mini-mug 7 hours ago

Also a fan of Spring /Fall 70'-80' is perfect for me ....NOT a fan of the cold or humidity. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 27 minutes ago

33. Goodwill Score today! I scored a pink gingham twin bed skirt w/matching pillow case today for $3.60. I didn't realize until I got home that is was Pottery Barn Kids! (nt) - janemomofsix 23 hours ago (3)

That's a super score! I LOVE GW. We went today and my girls got roller baldes for 3.99 each, and I got a Christmas cookbook for 3.99. (nt) - room4more 12 hours ago

AWESOME!!!! I love finding deals even better when you get home and find out its better than you thought :) Goodwill/Salvation Army are my favorites I have found lots of good finds....they have one that just opened up about 20 min away I'am very Anxious to get to!!! I'am a major couponer too!!! (nt) - Julieworkingon8 19 minutes ago

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