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Posted: Mar 24, 2008 03:16 pm
Getting Along with others (posted by: Stephanielknighton)

I am new to Mommytalk and hope to reach out to other mothers for advice. I have a 6 year old daughter in the 1st grade. Most of the time, she gets along with her classmates. Occassionaly, we have some problems. But, normal. For the past 6 months, she...

Posted: Mar 08, 2008 01:36 am
TALKING (posted by: BBKD06)

MY DAUGHER IS 3 YEARS OLD THIS APRIL. SHE HAD A TOUGH 4 MONTHS OF LIFE WHEN SHE WAS FIRST BORN BECAUSE SHE WAS UNDERWEIGHT AND DIDNT EAT RIGHT. SHE ISNT WHERE SHE SHOULD BE SPEECH WISE, I DONT THINK. SHE DOESNT SAY A TON OF WORDS LIKE...

Posted: Mar 08, 2008 01:30 am
MISSING A STEP IN POTTY TRAINING (posted by: BBKD06)

I HAVE BEEN TEACHING MY 3 YEAR OLD HOW TO POTTY TRAIN. EVERYTHING WAS GOING WELL UNTIL SHE DECIDED SHE WILL NOT ACTUALLY GO POTTY IN THE TOILET. SHE DOES ALL THE STEPS RIGHT TO GET ONTO THE POTTY (PULL DOWN HER PANTS BY HERSELF, SIT DOWN, GET UP, WIPE,...

Posted: Mar 05, 2008 07:27 am
naughty at school (posted by: jamie28)

Yesterday when my 6 year old was at school, he got in a fight with another boy in his class. When the teacher went and broke the fight up, she sent both boys to timeout, and my son kicked her. I am not sure how I should handle this. I need to...

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 10:58 am
Any helpful tips for potty training? (posted by: GOOSESMOM)

We are now for the second time going to atempt the potty training.  All was going well the first time and then something bad happened to him at daycare so he stoped.  Some time has passed so I thought maybe now would be a good time to try...

Posted: Feb 15, 2008 06:54 pm
What to do with a Sensory kid (posted by: mommyo2)

1.Do a human Burrito-lay a blanket on the floor have your child lay down on one end and wrap tight.  Let the wiggle and giggle there way out

2.Make smoothies and milkshakes for snacks- have them drink it with a straw.

3.take any large...

Posted: Feb 12, 2008 08:55 pm
21 day challenge a check up (posted by: mommyo2)
I have faltered away from my cleaning list-but I have done well with cleaning all is tidy- but my old nemis of laundry has come back to haunt me- i swear if my dh would fix the dryer -it takes 2hours to dry laundry! 

Posted: Feb 08, 2008 08:49 am
what to do? (posted by: stressednlonely)
Well this is my frist time here but I am at the end of my rope with my son and need some advice so here I am.  I have an 8 year old son who has adhd.odd.mood disorder and anxitey disorter.  Lately everything was finally going good i got him...

Posted: Feb 03, 2008 07:19 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Feb 3-All's well....

Alright day.  Did not get as lucky this week with laundry like i did last week.  I really enjoyed my kids today.  We laughed & played.  I loved every second of it.  Sometimes I have to draw...

Posted: Feb 02, 2008 08:13 pm
21 day challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Feb.2- A little fun and change of scenery

Left the house for the day so a very hectic morning.  I have a lot to do tomorrow to catch up.  It is amazing how many toys kids can leave out when your trying to get out the door:)  ...

Posted: Feb 01, 2008 05:54 pm
21 day challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Febuary 1- Near the end-or is it the begining

I had a good day today going out of town tommorow but still managed to get alot of my housework done-YEah- At 5p the kitchen waas a wreck from the food I prepped for tommrow. It seemed like I would...

Posted: Jan 31, 2008 06:28 pm
21 Day challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan.31- A bump

I got all my work done today- I had to push through. Got some bad news about my stay at home job:( It will work itself out, but I found myself having a hard time today I really wanted to sulk. I did for a little bit then got...

Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:28 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan 30-Giving it my all

I realized today I am almost done with my 21 days.  I am a little sad in a way- I learned alot-changed alot and I gave it my all.  I have 5 more days so I will keep going.  It is funny I keep catching myself...

Posted: Jan 29, 2008 04:57 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

jan 29-Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing. Abraham Lincoln

I thought today it has been a long time since I stuck to something for so long.  I am succeeding.  Got all my...

Posted: Jan 28, 2008 07:05 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan. 28-People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.-Audrey Hepburn

I think this is a good quote for all us moms. I have discovered in this short 14 days how much I have...

Posted: Jan 27, 2008 06:30 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan.27-Keep truckin

Inspired by this quote because all I heard about was monster trucks today:).  But I am truckin along.  I took the kids out and there was no rush to get home-nothing really to do.  My dh pitched in today while...

Posted: Jan 26, 2008 06:25 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan.26 How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. Annie Dillard

It seems one day is rolling right into the next.  I am doing what I need to do and it feels great.  I go to bed now and there isn't all that stress. ...

Posted: Jan 25, 2008 07:08 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan, 25-A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Keats

OKay I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder- the beauty I see empty laundry baskets and not a dirty piece of clothing in my house.  I am over-joyed to have thrown my last load in the...

Posted: Jan 24, 2008 07:30 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

January 24 Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Okay I need this one tonight because I am tired and I need to pump up my game.  I know what I am doing is not curing a disease or something that effects the human race but greatness...

Posted: Jan 23, 2008 06:51 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan.23-The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. William James

I had to look back at my other entries tonight.  I got really frustrated with my DH tonight.  He is helping more around the house but that help in...

Posted: Jan 22, 2008 06:12 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan.22 Arriving at one point is the starting point to another-John Dewey

I am become very comfortable with my days and list of chores.  This weekend when I did Nolan's board for school I remembered how much I love scrapbooking and it...

Posted: Jan 21, 2008 06:50 pm
LASIK (posted by: jrenae6)

Hey all,

I have a question for whomever wants to give advice.  I got an email about a free evaluation about LASIK eye surgery.  I have thought about doing it for years but I'm skeptical.  Also the money is tight in this household...

Posted: Jan 21, 2008 06:17 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
Jan. 21- Get by with a little help from my friendsWoo Hoo! One whole week I am so proud-I am feeling great about how things are going. I know some of the other challengers are done-one I pmed said she didn't even notice her challenge was over, it...

Posted: Jan 20, 2008 06:40 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
Jan.20, 2008-Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude. I like fun. Colleen BarrettIt is hard to imagine housework being fun.  I like to think if everything is fun we would have a hard time really appreciating life.  Although...

Posted: Jan 20, 2008 02:11 pm
Along Came Safer Products! (posted by: cstork1)

Posted: Jan 20, 2008 01:58 pm
Is Your Home Full of Toxic Waste? (posted by: cstork1)

Posted: Jan 19, 2008 10:45 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan 19-Even God rested

Today I was pretty lazy,well on the cleaning end.  I did alot of cooking and working on my sons school project.  I have to say right now as I write this there are dishes in my sink and some stuffed animals in...

Posted: Jan 18, 2008 07:39 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
Jan. 18,2008-Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.-Thomas JeffersonI am a great procrastinator. All in due time. When I look back at all the stuff I put off pre-challenge all I see is a mountain of crap. It is so easy to imagine doing...

Posted: Jan 17, 2008 07:09 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
Jan. 17, 2008 Success is a journey, not a destination...

 

I had a great day today! I finished all the work from yesterday and got my work for today done. Eric kept the kids entertained for almost two hours while I worked upstairs. I...

Posted: Jan 16, 2008 07:05 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
January 16-Roll with the punches...Today got a little hectic. Although I didn't finish everything on my list, I got a lot done.  Megan had a hard today she took a short nap which lead to little work getting done during the morning and afternoon. ...

Posted: Jan 16, 2008 05:15 am
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

Jan. 15,2008- Change for the better, live your best!

My fears of balance are long gone. Having a list of things makes me more aware of my time and I feel like I have spent more time with my kids today! It does put a new fear,can I keep this...

Posted: Jan 14, 2008 06:23 pm
21 day challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

January 14,2008- The night beforeI am all pumped and ready to go. I cannot wait to start. Right now my biggest fear is finding balance. I have my list to do and I worry if I will neglect other thing in the process, mostly my children. All in due...

Posted: Jan 04, 2008 11:29 am
21 day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

I wanted to see how those who have started the Challenge are doing- I would love to hear how you are doing... Are you blogging, journaling.

For myself I thought it would help to blog so when the time came to start another 21 I could go back and...

Posted: Jan 02, 2008 06:04 pm
21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
One of my top ten movies is Jerry Maguire. In the beginning he is wrestling with what his job has become, he is drowning. He wakes up and he states”breakdown...no breakthrough” Doing my nightly kitchen work I give my little girl peas...

Posted: Jan 01, 2008 05:58 pm
The 21 day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)
I know before I can tackle organizing my house I have to have a battle plan. Above all I know I will need support. I know my house isn’t messy, but I usually go to bed at night feeling defeated, I could have done more but where to start.

Posted: Dec 28, 2007 06:13 pm
The Back to School Stages for Moms (posted by: sharlee)

Have you wondered about the various stages involved in going back to school for mommies?

Stage 1: The Back to School Decision

Stage 2: The Back to School Transition

Stage 3: The Back to School Exertion

What do you suppose happens...

Posted: Dec 28, 2007 04:31 pm
The 21 Day Challenge (posted by: mommyo2)

A new year is a great time to change. Thinking back on my resolutions from years past I could not remember keeping one. It starts out great, I have tons of motivation. It ends around day five I have let all hope of great changes in my life slip...

Posted: Dec 21, 2007 12:53 pm
Breath, Momma! (posted by: HypnoMomma)

to breath in a way that enhances our life force and improve our health and vitality or assists in maintaining a positive mood.

your immune system and mood, place one hand on your belly and...

Posted: Dec 21, 2007 12:50 pm
Are you a bad mood momma? (posted by: HypnoMomma)

 

I need advice (posted by: KCaballero)
My daughter is now 8 months old and is still waking up at least 3 times a night and does not go back to sleep with out a bottle. Some times she does not take a full bottle which tells me it is a bad habbit. How can I get her to eat more during the day...

Posted: Nov 21, 2007 07:42 pm
helloooooooooooooo (posted by: lauravanh)

hey everyone! im having a real hard time right now. my sons doctor hasnt been happy with my sons weight and he eats like all day. well i found out my sons nurses  have been weighing him with his clothes on when my fiance goes wich...

Posted: Nov 19, 2007 04:23 pm
URGENT PLEASE READ (posted by: MeMichelle)

Posted: Nov 09, 2007 06:10 am
what is a "good" mommy? (posted by: Emm_Amir_w_Amira)
Is there a definition to this term? Is a "good" mommy patient? Kind? Playful? Firm? Consistent? What if you don't have ALL of those qualities? Does that make you a "bad" mommy? I, myself, was born without the "playful" trait. I just don't know how...

Posted: Oct 17, 2007 10:01 am
Our Own (posted by: DandylionMommy)

Well recently my husband and i have decided that it's time for him to finally go into the military.  Since the day that i met him, and well even way before that, he's always felt a pull to the military.  When we met he was actually...

Posted: Oct 07, 2007 01:18 pm
It doesn't work if... (posted by: Emm_Amir_w_Amira)

you don't do it!! FLYlady.net is a free website that helps moms, sahm or not, get organized and love themselves for what they do.  She helps bring peace to a chaotic environment.  I have found so much happiness since I discovered her...

Posted: Sep 29, 2007 07:32 pm
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Posted: Sep 23, 2007 04:48 pm
Enjoying Every Stage! (posted by: oossabooga)

Posted: Aug 05, 2007 04:01 pm
The Greatest Disability (posted by: oossabooga)

*NOTE* I rarely post pictures of my children online, but did so TODAY to illustrate the content of this blog.  

Today was just something else and I got so much to blog about!! It was truly a "God" day. :) So, I will just post a...

Posted: Jul 20, 2007 09:48 pm
Stay HOME with your children! (posted by: homeworkingmom)

BEST OF ALL.... It's 100% RISK FREE!  

I work at home because I wanted to continue staying home with my children so that I could save up money for a nest egg, and to have extra money to get them the things...

Posted: Jul 11, 2007 06:53 am
A Curious Awakening (posted by: oossabooga)

Today, when I woke up, I had Zephaniah 1:10 come to my mind. I don’t know why, but it was obviously put there by the Lord. So, I looked it up and verse 10 says this: And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall be the...

Posted: Jul 10, 2007 08:46 am
Journeying Towards Our Destination (posted by: oossabooga)

Thinking about this made me really focus and think. What is my purpose? Well, I know that there are many reasons that God has me here. I know that He DEFINITELY wants me to use my writing talent and encouraging abilities to reach others for Him.

Posted: Jul 04, 2007 12:37 pm
4th of july (posted by: Laura35)
hi happy 4th!  just wondering if anyone else has a dog or other pet that is scared to death of fireworks .  Poor doggie is on pills for it. It is only 3:30pm here and already dog is shaking poor thin.  My baby sleeping through it . ...

Posted: Jun 30, 2007 01:59 pm
Cranky Baby (posted by: akahler01)
     See this is my fault. My daughter is my first child and whenever she would cry or be tired I would hold her and soothe her, which there is nothing wrong with that. Well, now that she is three months old she has realizedwhat...

Posted: Jun 27, 2007 04:52 pm
mother in law (posted by: butterflyswings)
shes decited to start talking tome again. once my husband went and told her what mostly happened wasnt my fault. but we'll see how it goes. not sure that she'll be as nice as she was before. wish me luck.

Posted: Jun 25, 2007 02:19 pm
family problems (posted by: butterflyswings)

Posted: Jun 18, 2007 06:03 pm
Tenderized and Sensitized (posted by: oossabooga)

Things have been really busy lately, but even with everything going on, I guess I haven't had much to really report. Or, when I think of something to say, I forget it by the time I want to sit down and blog it. LOL

Anyways, I doubt anyone...

Posted: Jun 18, 2007 05:26 pm
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Posted: Jun 11, 2007 05:23 am
Our Trials in life (posted by: Missamy78)

I once read in a book... There is nothing, no circumstance, no trouble, no testing that can ever touch my life until it has first gone past God, past Christ then right through to my life. Every circumstance that comes through to my life is to help...