Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

I wasn't a follower of the show, but did catch an episode on TBS a time or two.  I saw the movie yesterday with my MIL.  It was her birthday and she picked the movie.  I wasn't actually very interested in going, but can I just say... WOW!, the movie itself was entertaining and although I didn't know much about the story lines, I truly enjoyed it.

I give it a BIG thumbs up!

On a side note, not a movie for the sexually shy. Oh my!

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I just read this story.  From my son's own experience, it is a long hard road, but  the support of family and friends helped greatly.  Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to him and his family during this difficult time.

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

I am so fortunate that so far I haven't been put in this position.  Most of my neighbor's are really nice people and if they have their children or grandchildren outside playing while we are playing, they usually just hang out.  We always have tons of extra chairs and offer a seat out of the sun. 

For those that have to run back to their homes for a few minutes, I will graciously watch their children, and treat them like my own, which includes correcting them if they are misbehaving.  If they don't like it, then don't leave them at my house.

Now, the unsupervised kids, you know the ones, kindergarten & 1st graders with cell phones,  left to wander the neighborhood without adult supervision, they are more than welcome to come over and play, but once you are at my house and under my watch, you will be treated as another one of my children.  Heck, when you have 4, what are 6 more! LOL! 

BTW...mommy02...for that child's parents whom aren't permitting their son to play with Nolan, maybe they were embarrased by their other child/children's behavior and just need some time.  Hopefully they will come around and appreciate you being such a great neighbor.  If not, consider yourself blessed to not have to worry about Nolan's well-being while playing outside.  He is the most important person in this story.

Best Wishes.

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

This situation happened to DH and I when we only had one child and she was a year old.  The worst parts for me....the 13 hour drive to the state the wedding was being held, the countless activities planned for the wedding party that excluded spouses, and sitting by myself for the ceremony & the reception...all with a one year old in tow. UGH!

 Best advice I can give...wear comfortable clothing for yourself and for Logan.  Bring a stroller, if Logan gets fussy you can excuse yourself or slip out and take him for a change of scenery.  Be prepared with extra clothing for yourself and for Logan...just in case.  And last but not least, remember that this is DH's friend's special day, as much as an inconvience as it may be and a costly one at that, years from now you'll still have the memories and those $50.00 flip flops! LOL!

On a side note....knowing what I know now...I would go again...I am glad that my hubby got to be part of his friend's wedding.  At the time, I was really hurt and frustrated, but looking back (it was 15 years ago) I was a first time Mom and worried about everything.

Best wishes.

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  I don't think that you need one of those. LOL!  I was in that same situation and believe me when I tell you I was steamed!   A few tears were shed...mine of course.  

If you have to go, try and enjoy yourself...make it a mini-vacation for you and your family.  Just remember to be prepared for anything... besides kids being unpredicatable...so are weddings!

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 This is my story...in my words...from my own experience.  I hope I don't scare you...

 For baby #3 I was going to try and go with a VBAC.  I was really looking forward to trying it.

 My 1st born was vaginal and difficult.  For my 2nd, I had to go through labor and then have a c-section anyway (baby was too big).  For my 3rd, since my water broke prematurely (6 weeks early),  the doctor thought a VBAC would work since the baby was so small. 

As it turned out I had major complications and an emergency c-section was needed.  It was a scary experience and I had to go through many hours of labor before I was rushed to surgery and put to sleep (no time for an epidural).  The last words being yelled at the doctor as I felt the scalpel on my stomach..."Don't cut her, I haven't given her anything yet!"...yep, the tears started falling then. 

I had my c-section scheduled first thing when I found out I was pregnant with baby #4.

I have heard that it is possible to have no complications with a VBAC, but my doctor and myself weren't willing to find out for baby #4.

If you take the plunge, I wish you all the best!

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I use texting daily.  It helps me keep in contact with my hubby while he is working.  It also has been a great tool for keeping in touch with my teenage daughter.  She does text pretty much non-stop, it does occasionally get irritating, but we do have rules and she follows them. 

Funny thing, when I was her age, I was ALWAYS on the phone, so much so that one year my Mom missed all of her birthday calls from her relatives back in Chicago.  That was the year we got Call Waiting. LOL!  Luckily, I don't have this problem.  My daughter is almost never on our house phone.  I LOVE that!  :0)

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1.  Sunscreen

2.  Water Bottles

3.  Snacks

4.  Towels

5.  Sun Glasses

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Interesting.

It's a good thing they aren't allowed!  Soap anyone?

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WOW!  Totally scary.  I haven't ever heard of this before either.  Thanks for sharing.

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Back in the day, when I was a bit insane, I used to take all 4 kids to the store with me.  Grocery shopping was a 3 hour ordeal.  I was always trying to get it done so that DH wouldn't have to spend his limited free time babysitting the children.  Boy, have I learned my lesson!  I no longer refer to it as babysitting....he can parent while I am gone.  I do enjoy taking my eldest daughter with me, she just turned 16.  She pushes one cart, I push another, and if we need a third, we put that one in between us.  Sometimes I will even let her bring a friend, makes things easier for me, one extra set of hands to push a cart and unload the groceries.

Just last week, I took 3 of them with me to pick up a few items.  Yep, won't be doing that again.  I guess my youngest aren't used to shopping at the store, so they were asking for everything.  They weren't used to so many choices.  We still have cans of mac & cheese in the pantry that no one will eat now. Looked good to them in the can, doesn't taste to good once in a bowl.  YUCK!

Less is BEST!