***** Archive Page 3 ***** This is the archive board for the Tons of Kids Forum. This board is for viewing purposes only - posting has been disabled. To respond to messages or post a new thread, please join us on the Current Board **Go to** Site Home Page Main Forum Mega Families Forum Member Mini-Profiles You are not logged in. Please log in or create an account. *User Colors* Registered, Guest, Staff.   [ Help ] [ Rules of Play ] [ Current Board ] [ Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ Post ] Total Messages = 355 Last entry posted on: 11/02/2008 20:50:41 CST 41. Constipated formula-fed 6 month old - mommy7fl 11/02/2008 20:50:41 CST (0) 40. Here's an odd question (regarding Joshua's upcoming surgery)... please read & answer if you can. (m) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 01:06:03 CDT (7) ((hug)) How about- - zookeeper 11/02/2008 08:30:03 CST (1) Most of those are beyond his physical abilitiy, but dancing is a fantastic idea. Thank you, Stacey! I'll get that one for sure. (m) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 11:40:25 CST (0) Kate, you hit most of the ones I thought of (m) - joyofsix 11/02/2008 10:15:33 CST (1) Thank you so much. He can't kick a ball, so I can't get that one, but like I told Stacey, I'll definitely tape him dancing. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 11:41:55 CST (0) ok, this may sound a little odd, but>> - nancys6kids1dog 11/02/2008 12:21:58 CST (1) Oh Nancy, that is a WONDERFUL idea!!! I am so glad you mentioned it ~ I am SO going to do this!!! (m) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 14:15:17 CST (1) I'm so glad! and I'd like to see his work when it dries! lol (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 11/02/2008 17:27:13 CST (1) fwiw: I bought some extra fine glitter at AC Moore or Michaels and while the paint was wet, sprinkled a little on - (just a little "angel dust") (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 11/02/2008 17:32:29 CST (1) Absolutely ~ I'll post a picture for you! (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 19:03:24 CST (0) not neccesarily something to videotape, but definitely fun... - blairzoounlog 11/02/2008 15:37:11 CST (1) That does sound like fun ~ a good idea for the other little kids in the family. Joshua doesn't have sensation in his feet, though, so he wouldn't get anything out of it. (m) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 19:03:02 CST (0) Kate, you've already got some great suggestions and I have nothing more to add....just some (((Hugs))). (nt) - shel 11/02/2008 16:42:14 CST (1) Thanks so much, Shel. I hope things are going better with your family member, too. (((hugs right back))) (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 19:04:22 CST (0) I have no suggestions other than those you've already gotten....Just wanted to offer a (((hug))) and let you know that we're praying for Joshua. (nt) - karin 11/02/2008 19:54:42 CST (0) Can he hop? Hopscotch would be neat on video. (nt) - DebJZ 11/02/2008 20:20:00 CST (0) 39. I'm new here! Hi! - mommy7fl 11/02/2008 00:41:49 CDT (5) Hi Nancy! Welcome to TOK!!! My youngest is Joshua, too (great name! LOL). (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 00:51:28 CDT (0) Welcome to the board! Jump on in! (nt) - karin 11/02/2008 00:51:55 CDT (0) welcome>> - nancys6kids1dog 11/02/2008 12:09:27 CST (0) Oh, you're such a pretty thing! It's great to "meet" you, Nancy...(m) - Nosewiper 11/02/2008 13:44:22 CST (1) Thank you! - mommy7fl 11/02/2008 20:29:55 CST (0) Hi Nancy, welcome! I'm in Florida too........ - shel 11/02/2008 16:44:11 CST (1) Wow! Our kids are same ages! - mommy7fl 11/02/2008 20:32:58 CST (0) 38. I have a (political) confession to make. - zookeeper 11/01/2008 21:57:32 CDT (2) Awww, Stacey.... that's so sweet! LOL I do agree there's a mess for whoever gets elected, too. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 00:52:50 CDT (0) LOL...yeah, I wouldn't wish this presidency on my worst enemy- what a mess to inherit! (nt) - shel 11/02/2008 16:41:01 CST (0) 37. My son's good friend's megaLOK mom died suddenly yesterday morning, The baby is only 1 month old.....(xpost) - schemer-dreamer 10/31/2008 18:22:55 CDT (14) So sad. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 18:43:28 CDT (0) Oh Natalia, that is just heartbreaking(m) - Kathyunlog 10/31/2008 18:43:40 CDT (0) That is truly sad. (nt) - joyofsix 10/31/2008 19:43:02 CDT (0) Oh how sad...they're in my prayers. (nt) - karin 10/31/2008 22:57:41 CDT (0) oh my. so sad. (nt) - isaidstopit 10/31/2008 23:12:13 CDT (0) That is so incredibly tragic. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:28:27 CDT (0) It's so heartbreaking. I can't imagine what you must be feeling either (nt) - leenieseven 11/01/2008 08:27:03 CDT (0) Oh no -- how horrible! So sad for them. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/01/2008 09:40:11 CDT (0) Oh no...SOOO tragic!!! My heart's broken hearing this; prayers for your family and theirs. BIIIGGG hug for you and Jesse! (nt) - Nosewiper 11/01/2008 09:52:32 CDT (0) I'm so sorry - prayers of comfort and strength for all - (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 11/01/2008 10:49:41 CDT (0) I'm so sorry Natalia, that is incredibly sad. (nt) - shel 11/01/2008 14:20:09 CDT (0) Oh, I feel sad for that family. Prayers for all as you work through the grief. (nt) - Kanga 11/01/2008 14:26:46 CDT (0) I'm very sorry to hear this. It is tragic in every regard; I can't even comprehend it. Many prayers for the whole family. (nt) - serenunlogged 11/01/2008 15:40:54 CDT (0) I'm so sorry to hear this,. (nt) - live4truth13 11/01/2008 22:47:17 CDT (0) 36. gas down to $2.09 - dare we dream of breaking the $2 mark? - never thought I would see that again - makes you want to get a tank in the backyard and fill it up while its cheap! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/31/2008 18:20:28 CDT (6) I have had this exact thought of getting a tank. LOL (nt) - karan 10/31/2008 18:21:34 CDT (0) Ours is still at 2.55. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 18:44:03 CDT (0) last time I was in town it was $1.91 - msjennbug 10/31/2008 18:58:06 CDT (1) WOW! (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 19:45:09 CDT (0) Geez, & here I thought we were getting a good deal with gas finally getting down to $2.77! (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:27:56 CDT (1) Kate, it amazes me the difference a couple of hours drive can make...Our gas is down to $1.25 a gallon here in our little town just a little north of you! (nt) - FrankieG 11/01/2008 17:00:36 CDT (1) Seriously??? Wow, I know where I'm filling up when we drive through on the way to Portland! (nt) - kateunlogged 11/01/2008 18:19:33 CDT (1) Yep...gas in Salem at the Arco is about $1.28... (nt) - FrankieG 11/01/2008 19:40:30 CDT (2) So not fair! What was your highest price per gallon lately? (nt) - zookeeper 11/01/2008 21:22:57 CDT (0) Surely you mean $2.25 a gallon not $1.25. I looked online and it says the arco in Salem price is at $2.23 (nt) - live4truth13 11/01/2008 22:46:40 CDT (2) That'd still be better than what I'm currently paying at home! Hey Joanne, what's gas going for in NE Portland??? (nt) - kpmomof7 11/02/2008 01:07:03 CDT (0) I am so sorry...it IS $2.25!!! (nt) - FrankieGunlog 11/02/2008 16:20:30 CST (0) It's $2.33 here. What is a barrel costing these days? (nt) - leenieseven 11/01/2008 08:29:46 CDT (0) My brother in VA said his is down to $1.99! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/01/2008 08:56:29 CDT (0) 35. as a side note, there were 928 absent from my kids' school today - another 60 or so and the day wouldn't have counted! lol (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/31/2008 17:55:08 CDT (3) how many are there all together?????? (nt) - msjennbug 10/31/2008 18:27:51 CDT (1) grades 9 - 12 - there are close to 3000 (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 11/01/2008 10:51:14 CDT (0) Flu?? (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 19:44:00 CDT (0) This is probably why (nt) - leenieseven 11/01/2008 08:38:58 CDT (1) it was- Phillie Phever!- should have put that in my post - (you know how you think something, but forget to write it? lol - maybe its called alzheimers! lol) (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 11/01/2008 10:53:26 CDT (0) 34. Now it's $120,000 a year, according to my wonderful (ick) governor, whom you know will have a cabinet position (link) - leenieseven 10/31/2008 17:32:00 CDT (2) great - keeps getting better...here in NJ - the only silver lining to an Obama presidency is that we might get rid of our gov (of course, the country would then be stuck w/ him, but at least not have as much pull here) (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/31/2008 17:49:30 CDT (1) Gosh, we are hoping the same thing here in Az...m - Lizzie11 10/31/2008 18:59:01 CDT (0) Yup, Obama said 250K, then 200K; Biden said 150K, now Richardson is down to 120K. Weasels. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/01/2008 08:55:58 CDT (0) 33. Hockey mom speaks up - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:56:55 CDT (1) Good voice, but I find this mean-spirited, and name-calling which I'd hoped we were done with. The only thing I find funny is that she sings that Palin would be more scary than Al Qeada, then turns around and slams Palin for making accusations of the same...D'oh (nt) - leenieseven 10/31/2008 17:18:42 CDT (1) For goodness sakes- lighten up. I didn't call her a name- it was a clever video shot by a hockey mom. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 19:39:19 CDT (1) I never said you called her a name. The video you posted did (nt) - leenieseven 11/01/2008 08:20:28 CDT (0) 32. Where does your political compass point? - joyofsix 10/31/2008 12:00:58 CDT (4) That was fun, and not surprising for me(m) - Kathyunlog 10/31/2008 12:48:54 CDT (0) Mine is left-bottom quadrant meaning left libertarian. There were a few questions that I was not too sure about. Very interesting quiz, and especially the explanations at the end. :) (nt) - serenunlogged 10/31/2008 13:58:01 CDT (2) Me too. Libertarian left. From the center about 4/10 left and 2/10 down. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:51:50 CDT (0) Now see, that surprises me only because I scored there too, but I haven't agreed with your expressed political opinions of late. LOL! - Ranae 10/31/2008 22:31:10 CDT (1) That is interesting! :) (nt) - serenunlogged 11/01/2008 15:39:05 CDT (0) I'm almost in the dead center???????????? - msjennbug 10/31/2008 15:52:03 CDT (1) Almost center for me too...just 1 box to the right (from center). (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 16:04:32 CDT (1) And 1 box down...so...I guess that's a right libertarian? (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 16:07:40 CDT (0) Mine is 5 boxes to the right, slightly toward "authoritarian" (pic inside.) However . . . - YankeeMom 11/01/2008 11:11:13 CDT (1) Kristin, I took the test and landed about in the same area as you..m - lizzie11 11/01/2008 13:17:16 CDT (0) 31. Hey, Jenn -- I thought I'd point out to you that "Halloween" literally means "Holy Evening." (in honor of the Saints.) Joke's on the pagans! Have a holy evening! (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 11:22:58 CDT (1) interesting read from a Biblical perspective - lurkerwannabe 10/31/2008 13:14:20 CDT (0) 30. election? what election? its PHILLIES DAY!! >> - nancys6kids1dog 10/31/2008 10:49:32 CDT (1) Yes, our Red Sox-loving, New England family (not me) is still trying to get over it, I won't tell 'em. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 11:26:50 CDT (0) 29. Sarah goes girly!!!!! - karin 10/31/2008 09:19:07 CDT (9) What a beautiful photo of a KNOCKOUT of a girl! She's lovely in either form, btw..thanks for sharing! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/31/2008 09:23:16 CDT (0) What a beauty!!! (in both pics) (nt) - Kendra 10/31/2008 09:32:31 CDT (0) WOW what a beauty! you had better be careful mom some boy will steal her away. (nt) - karan 10/31/2008 09:47:47 CDT (0) She's gorgeous. Gives me hope for my 10yo (see inside, what's with the hat?) - joyofsix 10/31/2008 11:55:53 CDT (1) ROFL!!! It must be part of the tomboy uniform! (nt) - karin 10/31/2008 12:12:51 CDT (0) Lisa in that picture she reminds me of (m) - the11ofus 10/31/2008 14:35:03 CDT (0) Oh she's beautiful(m) - the11ofus 10/31/2008 14:36:03 CDT (0) oops this was to Lisa joyofsix's post (nt) - the11ofus 10/31/2008 14:37:27 CDT (2) What in the world. I was sure this reply was under my last out of place post. If this doesn't post in the right spot I give up. (nt) - the11ofus 10/31/2008 14:38:52 CDT (0) Oh please, don't let her start to think of those things too! (nt) - joyofsix 11/01/2008 06:32:48 CDT (0) She's gorgeous! (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:57:55 CDT (0) You both look beautiful! She cleans up girly very nicely. (But cute tomboyish too.) (nt) - live4truth13 11/01/2008 17:21:44 CDT (0) 28. Here's a loaded question: What do you consider a feminist to be? (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 08:29:59 CDT (3) When I hear the word, I have to think "radical feminist." (m) - Nosewiper 10/31/2008 09:22:07 CDT (5) Yup, this is my take on it, too. I'd love to add more, but I'm simply out of time. (nt) - Kendra 10/31/2008 09:39:25 CDT (0) Seems ironic doesn't it? Some have become the very thing that they were fighting against. (nt) - leenieseven 10/31/2008 10:33:49 CDT (0) Ducking here because I really was just looking for a definition. - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:41:26 CDT (0) I agree with Jenn (nt) - Denise1066 10/31/2008 20:50:04 CDT (0) This matches my own opinion perfectly. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:49:49 CDT (0) I picture some of the women (or should I say womyn) classmates I had at CU... - nadiaryley 10/31/2008 09:42:12 CDT (2) Gretchen, Nate had to take an elective in college and he chose Women's Studies. He was one of two men in the class. I love bringing the subject up and listening to him reminisce. Hahahaha (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/31/2008 10:10:39 CDT (0) I HATED my women's literature class in college. The teacher was so full of herself and her gender. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:42:20 CDT (1) I've been wanting to take a course on Women's Studies for a while, but my fear is that I would get a real hater-type person. I'm not interested in haters, I'd like to learn history and facts, not the professor's personal biases and propoganda (more) - serenunlogged 11/01/2008 09:33:22 CDT (0) Someone who supports equality and power for women -- as long as they are liberal. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 11:24:13 CDT (0) 27. A good, hard look at Obama's tax plan...to those who support this plan, I'd love to hear your reasons as to why you do. - Kendra 10/31/2008 08:17:54 CDT (5) Wow. That was very informative, thanks for the info Kendra. Yikes. (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/31/2008 08:41:54 CDT (0) And yet more info: An Obamanomics Preview - Kendra 10/31/2008 09:01:10 CDT (1) Well, here's something to consider - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:03:10 CDT (1) Well Stacey, I have educated myself and that's why I'm not voting for Obama;-) (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 11:04:02 CDT (2) Me, too. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:51:36 CDT (0) No- not about the candidates. This is about issues. Some article points out government is increasing fuel subsidies or infrastructure spending and people go "Gasp!". Sometimes, just sometimes, there's a logical reason. By the way- did you watch the PBS special I linked? Fascinating. And either candidate would have to tackle these issues in the White House. (nt) - zookeeper 11/01/2008 13:48:10 CDT (0) About his healthcare plan: The Obama Health Care Plan: More Power to Washington - Kendra 10/31/2008 09:29:37 CDT (2) Fair and balanced: They didn't give McCain's healthcare plan an applause either. Link here. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:06:42 CDT (0) Also.... I notice the article ignores something. - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:19:46 CDT (0) Well, if you read the plan (the full plan) you will see there is so much that is just plain wrong and not true with the author's "findings". Breaking it down for you: - zookeeper 10/31/2008 09:40:20 CDT (2) I don't have much time since I have to tend to my kids, but >>> - Kendra 10/31/2008 09:57:55 CDT (0) Stacey, this doesn't really prove anything to me (and yikes?!!! A TEN percent universal mortgage rate?).......... - shel 10/31/2008 10:05:32 CDT (1) No- not a 10% rate. Who could afford that! LOL It said "mortgage interest credit". - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:25:58 CDT (1) Ooops, that's what happens when I try to read these articles with a bunch of kids running around me, lol... - shel 10/31/2008 11:01:44 CDT (1) I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you did not understand the program here and weren't being purposely malicious. "Qualified" means academically- not financially. Income does not figure into it. - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:06:51 CDT (1) I'm pretty sure Obama's plan isn't about using lottery money. Besides, many lottery players are lower income so it kind of takes advantage of them. And there is free aid available from the government for those who quality income wise. That money comes from taxes. (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 15:29:00 CDT (2) I wasn't trying to be malicious, btw, just having a discussion and giving my view on things. Sometimes it's hard not to come across as snippy when we are writing. (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 15:39:27 CDT (0) I didn't say it did. I was speaking in general, as I thought you were, about free public education. There are models and they do work. I don't have a problem with income qualifying students being able to get government grants and loans to go to school, do you? I had grants, loans, work study, scholarships, it's all good. I also don't have a problem with a "pay to learn" type program where if you give back to the country you get part of your education for free. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 15:39:28 CDT (0) Thanks for posting that. Also, a look back in history reveals that increased taxes are what sunk this country farther and longer into the Great Depression. People need to realize that it is not good for our economy right now to increase taxes or get rid of the tax cuts, it will effect us all. (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 09:40:22 CDT (1) Shel- there's a link in my response that is particularly pertinent to you. As for tax increases- nobody has nailed McCain down on whether he plans to keep Bush's tax cuts in place. He keeps flip flopping. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 09:41:56 CDT (1) I don't think McCain has a genious solution to the economy or anything else for that matter, but read my reply to you above, I have serious problems with Obama for so many reasons- and not from reading someone else's opinion but from seeing and hearing what he himself has said in interviews since 2000. (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 10:09:27 CDT (2) I've got to agree with you Shel. It's so sad that it has to be a "lesser of two evils" vote but that's how it looks to me too. (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/31/2008 10:13:53 CDT (0) See, this is where I am on McCain. He's changed so much in the past few years to suit his political career. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:28:17 CDT (1) And Obama is trying to act like he's a middle of the road kind of guy when he is very liberal...they all change to suit the "middle" so they can be elected. It's not okay, but it is politics unfortunately. (nt) - shel 10/31/2008 11:05:37 CDT (0) 26. Hey, I just want it noted that I'm KEEPING MY BIG MOUTH SHUT, for once! (See? I CAN sit out a heated argument! LOL!) So what else is on everyone else's mind, this week? (nt) - Nosewiper 10/30/2008 18:53:43 CDT (5) Kudos! I have too, well just until a minute ago when I added my 2 cents at the bottom of that political thread, lol. Oh well. (nt) - live4truth13 10/30/2008 19:07:07 CDT (0) In addition to politics which is ALWAYS heated, to me, it's not that HUGE of a deal, we've been dealing with bullying at our Catholic school (with one of my sons being the target), unexpected death of my husband's brother, and thirdly, our oldest son is leaving for S. Korea for a year tomorrow morning. I'm taking the kids to go trick or treating for the Satanist holiday (just kidding) tomorrow night. (nt) - serenunlogged 10/30/2008 19:09:46 CDT (3) I'd asked a couple of boards back about your son going to Korea. I'd love to talk to you more about it. You can email or PM if you want. (nt) - live4truth13 10/30/2008 23:28:50 CDT (0) that is a lot on your plate, I am so sorry to hear about your bil. (nt) - Christine 10/31/2008 06:41:01 CDT (0) Many ((HUGS)) for everything you're going through and prayers that all will get better soon. My deepest condolences for the passing of your BIL. (nt) - Kendra 10/31/2008 08:20:00 CDT (1) Dropped son off at airport; it was bittersweet, but you have to let the spread their wings and fly (not easy for any of us - LOL). (more) - serenunlogged 10/31/2008 09:26:36 CDT (1) ((hug)) Gordana. I'm so sorry for your grief, and I pray for your son's safe return. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 10:43:39 CDT (1) Thank you most kindly. :) (nt) - serenunlogged 10/31/2008 13:32:19 CDT (0) Me too, though I've shouted at the computer a fair bit. I need to unload the car dh hit the deer with, corral ds's friends that are coming over tonight and find a name for that *#$& kitten. (nt) - joyofsix 10/31/2008 04:59:50 CDT (0) Aw, that's no fun! (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 11:24:42 CDT (0) I've got Joshua's surgery on my mind (12 days & counting down). See why I'd rather talk politics? LOL (nt) - kpmomof7 10/31/2008 11:54:31 CDT (2) Yes, I can see why. It is helpful to divert one's mind from something as serious as surgery. I understand that completey. I wish your son a successful surgery and that all works out as planned. :) (nt) - serenunlogged 10/31/2008 14:00:58 CDT (1) Thanks Gordana. I appreciate the good thoughts. (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:29:23 CDT (0) ((hug)) how is he doing these days? Any new milestones? (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:36:13 CDT (1) He's both happy & miserable, depending on the time of day or night. (m) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:45:31 CDT (0) 25. Ugh! Another day of a mailbox full of political ads!!!! - DebJZ 10/30/2008 13:36:45 CDT (1) Yeah, if we can just hang on for another week we'll know who won the..... - leenieseven 10/30/2008 13:46:58 CDT (1) I tell the pollsters that votes are private and I am not telling...they always seem a bit peeved at that. (nt) - DebJZ 10/30/2008 18:46:49 CDT (0) 24. My last foray into the presidential election...I think... - DebJZ 10/30/2008 13:14:06 CDT (2) P.S.- PBS has made this episode available for free on itunes...Also the comments are all over the place about it. (nt) - DebJZ 10/30/2008 13:20:21 CDT (0) I watched this a couple weeks ago. It was good. (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 14:48:20 CDT (0) 23. It's great to see such passion in our young people . . . - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 09:39:15 CDT (1) I really like this one- - zookeeper 10/30/2008 12:41:07 CDT (1) Hmmm . . . I don't take issue with it. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 12:51:28 CDT (1) Did you watch the whole video? Because it - zookeeper 10/30/2008 12:55:44 CDT (1) Yes, I listened (though it wasn't easy with people talking over each other.) (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 12:57:22 CDT (0) 22. Thanks for last week's birthday wishes all! My BIL is doing great! (More) - cowmomba 10/30/2008 09:26:09 CDT (4) Girlfriend I hope you get that checked ASAP! (nt) - live4truth13 10/30/2008 11:03:01 CDT (0) that is definitely high and scary. Are you on medication for it? - isaidstopit 10/30/2008 11:09:37 CDT (0) Oooh, take care of yourself. (nt) - joyofsix 10/30/2008 11:32:07 CDT (0) don't I remember something about>> - nancys6kids1dog 10/30/2008 12:20:47 CDT (1) Yeah, the irony didn't escape me, LOL... (Update) - cowmomba 10/30/2008 19:09:49 CDT (0) 21. Please - leenieseven 10/30/2008 09:11:10 CDT (1) Well said Charlene. I completely agree. (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/30/2008 10:59:03 CDT (0) 20. Age appropriate speech & grammar - leenieunlog 10/30/2008 07:50:06 CDT (3) Charlene, I am no expert on this, but my 8 yr old DD has somehow ended up in speech bc she supposedly doesn't say her "s" and "z" correctly...(more) - ckmom 10/30/2008 08:06:28 CDT (0) Speech & Grammar Findings - MaryinPA 10/30/2008 10:15:19 CDT (0) My 7yo 2nd grader does that. No one ever said it was a problem. I think all of mine have until they caught on. (nt) - joyofsix 10/30/2008 11:44:27 CDT (0) 19. Ok, I've got one for you... - nancys6kids1dog 10/29/2008 21:41:09 CDT (3) I love it! Do you have a link so I can share it? (nt) - PaulaK 10/30/2008 07:11:55 CDT (0) ... (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 08:59:50 CDT (0) LOL, good one! (nt) - shel 10/30/2008 12:09:55 CDT (0) 18. You can vote however you like......... - the11ofus 10/29/2008 21:02:31 CDT (2) Sounds like a video of the board! I love the energy. Very well done! But now the song is stuck in my head! (nt) - leenieunlog 10/30/2008 07:02:40 CDT (0) It's nice to see something non-partisan for once. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 09:46:17 CDT (0) 17. Blog article written by a Catholic priest entitled "More Than 100 Reasons To Vote Against Barack Obama". Definitely worth reading! (m) - kpmomof7 10/29/2008 17:04:15 CDT (1) I challenge you. How about if you post a 100 reasons someone should vote for McCain. Let's be fair and balanced now- come up with 100. - zoounlogged 10/30/2008 06:59:22 CDT (4) I only need a few . . . he's pro-life, strong on national defense, and a fiscal conservative. That puts him miles above his opponent. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 07:24:18 CDT (1) Snort! Thanks for the laugh. "Fiscal Conservative". Like this? - zoounlogged 10/30/2008 08:29:53 CDT (1) Um, whatever you posted didn't come through. Yes, fiscal conservative -- unlike Obama who voted to raise taxes 94 TIMES (when he bothered to show up in the Senate, that is.) He is a far-left tax-and-spend "share the wealth" liberal period. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 08:46:26 CDT (1) Be careful Kristin. You are about to enter the I'm rubber you're glue territory. Check out McCain's attendance record. (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 12:40:25 CDT (1) You mean McCain's 22 years vs. Obama's 2? (And half that time running for President?) (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 12:53:41 CDT (1) No, I mean recent terms. Makes you wonder...should anyone be part of our government for that long? How can he fix it if he's embedded in it? What can he accomplish in the next 4 yrs with a new job titlle that he hasn't been able to do already in the last 2+ decades. (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 13:09:10 CDT (1) Well, he's one of FIFTY Senators. His power is quite limited. Very different than ONE President. For the most part, I really like his record there. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 13:50:54 CDT (1) Besides that, what has Obama done to help fix the sad state of affairs in Illinois? Man can't help his own state ~ by using your logic, I can ask, how will he be any good for the nation? (nt) - kateunlogged 10/30/2008 14:46:31 CDT (1) Have you not noticed that every state is in a sad state these days? It's called a recession. But if you're referring to the "IL" post someone put up last week, let's look at this: - zookeeper 10/30/2008 14:52:18 CDT (2) LOL, not NH. Strong economy (recession-proof), little crime, no sales or income taxes, high standard of living, lowest overall tax burden in the nation, solid educationally . . . dig hard, but you won't find much. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 17:04:41 CDT (1) Ah...yes...and which political party has majority in NH? (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 20:14:52 CDT (1) I've lived here over 20 years and it's been GOP-controlled most of that time (Including our 2 US Senators.) We are the only state in New England that went to Bush in '00. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 20:44:33 CDT (1) Really, because according to the state's website Democrats are majority leaders in your state senate and house. If the GOP control was working so great, why the change? (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 08:27:16 CDT (1) This happened the last few elections. The answer is simple . . . - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 10:42:27 CDT (2) This is very "us" vs "them". "Our state" vs "they who now moved here". Curious if you've always lived in NH. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 14:49:55 CDT (1) WHAT??? You asked a Q and I answered. There's no criticizing it; it is what it is. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 22:09:26 CDT (1) You said "they are coming here and are working hard to ruin it in the bargain. ". Us vs them. It's their government too. (nt) - zookeeper 11/01/2008 13:44:12 CDT (1) LOL, I explained (in some detail) why our state is more Democratic now, since you asked. Why deflect? (nt) - YankeeMom 11/01/2008 14:46:35 CDT (0) Just sounds contrarian. Our state is great and republican run: but the newcomers are ruining it with their democratic government. Just pointing out the "native" elitism coming out in your statement which I know is prevalent in rural New England because I lived it. If you're not a lifer, you're not "us" you're "them". (nt) - zookeeper 11/01/2008 16:39:09 CDT (1) You asked me why the state is now Democratically controlled and I answered. Mort Kondrake just said the EXACT same thing about NH -- that's it's being over-run by MA transplants. That's the answer. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/02/2008 08:13:17 CST (0) You don't need to get sarcastic, Stacey. Like I've said many times already, I don't think McCain is fantastic, but I think Obama is much, MUCH worse. I'm still waiting for you to tell me why you think he's such a great choice for president. (nt) - kateunlogged 10/30/2008 18:00:08 CDT (1) I'm just tired of people arguing with smears that are lies, inuendos and half-truths. So I counter debated the post I assume you were referring to. (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 20:07:55 CDT (0) I can only come up with 100 reasons why I CANNOT vote for John McCain. Those are Palin x 100. (more) - serenitynow 10/30/2008 08:17:00 CDT (3) I'm also tired of Palinosaurus thinking that children and dinosaurs played fetch the ball together at the park at one time. She and her spiritual advisor Murthee need to go off with Lord Voldemort and exorcise each other while leaving everyone else alone. (nt) - serenunlogged 10/30/2008 08:38:15 CDT (1) Wow, such vitriol. Worried? (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 08:51:16 CDT (1) Now that IS funny. Now, I have to move into reality and get some work done. (nt) - serenunlogged 10/30/2008 09:06:56 CDT (0) Why do you say she lies through her teeth? When has she done that? I'm sincerely asking; not being snarky in the slightest. (nt) - kpmomof7 10/30/2008 12:47:57 CDT (1) No problem, I don't think that you are being snarkey at all (more) - serenunlogged 10/30/2008 19:03:02 CDT (1) That was a non-answer if I ever heard one. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/30/2008 20:46:20 CDT (2) I guess you missed the part about my husband's brother dying suddenly. That kind of trumps Palin and the need to discuss her. As long as she keeps away from the oval office, we will get along just fine. (nt) - serenunlogged 10/31/2008 05:38:03 CDT (0) She answered it perfectly and gave examples. (nt) - zookeeper 10/31/2008 08:29:17 CDT (1) Really? What lies specificially has Palin told? I missed that part. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/31/2008 10:43:51 CDT (0) I just gotta say it. I LOVE Sarah Palin. I don't care what anyone else thinks. She is a tok mom, has a child with special needs and that is all she needs in my book to be a lady extraordinaire!!!!! Love her!!!!!! (nt) - live4truth13 10/30/2008 19:06:19 CDT (1) You know what, Joanne? I really like her, too. She has been treated terribly by the media & I totally disagree with their assessment of her. You're not alone! (nt) - kpmomof7 11/01/2008 00:58:40 CDT (0) That's the best response you could come up with?.....m - luvinmylife 10/30/2008 09:06:06 CDT (1) You're right. I'm not fair and balanced. Because I am in the minority I am perpetually defending. So here you go: 100 Reasons Not to Vote for McCain - zookeeper 10/30/2008 12:37:53 CDT (0) I never said McCain is the most-awesome presidential candidate evah. I just thought this was a great essay putting a huge number of the concerns about Obama together for a person to see. If you hate McCain so much, why don't you write an essay of 100 reasons to not vote for him? (m) - kpmomof7 10/30/2008 12:45:33 CDT (1) Working on it- tomorrow maybe? Spent the morning at an Obama rally here in FL, the afternoon running looking for pumpkins, and need to spend tonight on costumes. But I WILL take to the challenge. (nt) - zookeeper 10/30/2008 20:09:37 CDT (0) 16. Family... - DebJZ 10/29/2008 14:31:21 CDT (3) what a great picture your kids are all so cute!!(handsome for the boys) (nt) - karan 10/29/2008 15:31:41 CDT (0) wow - and they're all looking in the same direction! - lol (always my measure of success!) very nice!! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/29/2008 15:43:57 CDT (0) You all look great! I can't believe how big Andy & Lilly have gotten! Wow!!! (nt) - kpmomof7 10/29/2008 17:04:46 CDT (1) Thank you all, and I updated Lillian's caringbridge site... - DebJZ 10/29/2008 18:57:59 CDT (0) 15. Okay..I know I've asked about this before, but do you have any recommendations for detergents and soaps for kids with EXTREME eczema?? - FrankieG 10/29/2008 11:44:09 CDT (5) I don't have anybody w/ severe skin problems, but we use Dr. Bronner's Baby Mild Castille Soap just for the fact that it is all natural with nothing added. I would think it would be good for someone w/ skin problems. (nt) - ckmom 10/29/2008 12:30:39 CDT (1) We also use a natural laundry detergent by Ecos. (nt) - ckmom 10/29/2008 12:31:54 CDT (0) What we use... - Veronica 10/29/2008 13:18:45 CDT (1) I agree with Veronica and - Christine 10/29/2008 20:36:35 CDT (0) Hi Frankie. My third is very sensitive to dyes in detergents and fabrice softeners. If he even touches anything that's been washed in such, he gets HUGE hives all over his body including the scalp. What has worked for us (more) - serenitynow 10/29/2008 13:56:49 CDT (0) Have you tried Charlie's All Natural? (nt) - zookeeper 10/29/2008 14:35:53 CDT (0) What I use - Sarah 10/29/2008 23:35:33 CDT (0) 14. Look what I found in the yard - joyofsix 10/29/2008 09:02:20 CDT (2) awww! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/29/2008 09:49:01 CDT (0) Awwww!!! He's adorable!!! I vote for Punkin. (nt) - Denise1066 10/29/2008 10:28:44 CDT (0) 13. Next season on "Dancing With the Stars" . . . - YankeeMom 10/29/2008 07:50:07 CDT (5) LOLOLOL!!! - yery good! LOLOL!! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/29/2008 08:08:48 CDT (0) LOL! Love it! I really needed that laugh! (nt) - luvinmylife 10/29/2008 08:09:24 CDT (0) Crack me up. (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/29/2008 09:16:41 CDT (0) LOL - the11ofus 10/29/2008 10:17:09 CDT (0) Ahhh, that is too funny!!! Where do you find these things? (nt) - kpmomof7 10/29/2008 17:05:35 CDT (1) My sister sent me this one today. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/29/2008 19:38:04 CDT (0) 12. Hi, just checking in briefly. Our one and only barely functioning computer died Friday. A new one isn't in the budget unless we rearrange something. I'm at the library today but I don't get here often. Have a fun week whether you celebrate or not. Jenn and Kanga, I may just send all 30 lbs of candy we're sure to rake in YOUR way! Oooo! Now that's scary! ((Halloween Hugs)) Carol (nt) - carolibrary 10/28/2008 14:08:29 CDT (1) wondered where you were! - have a great week and hope you get back online soon!! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/28/2008 15:00:13 CDT (0) 11. Penelope, I don't remember seeing updated pictures. Did I miss them? - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:57:40 CDT (1) I hope we did not miss them. (nt) - Christi-Momof14 10/30/2008 12:37:30 CDT (0) 10. Natalia...I've been thinking of you and haven't heard anything. Did you have your baby? How are you? (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:54:55 CDT (1) She did! You can read about it here (link inside.) - YankeeMom 10/28/2008 09:18:27 CDT (3) Wow - congratulations! - praying that all is well! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/28/2008 10:26:12 CDT (0) Thank-you Kristin. (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 11:51:46 CDT (1) And Congratulations Natalia! What a beautiful baby, what name did you decide??? (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 11:53:14 CDT (1) I don't think they had decided yet, last I read (nt) - Christine 10/28/2008 17:24:40 CDT (0) Congratulations, Natalia! She's gorgeous! Hope you're feeling 100% well very soon! (nt) - karin 10/28/2008 22:04:11 CDT (0) 9. OK!! - I'm true to my TOK name again!!!>> - nancys6kids1dog 10/27/2008 15:58:41 CDT (7) Fiona?....Ginger?....Flicka?....Sandia?....Raven?....Adobe? (nt) - leenieseven 10/27/2008 18:06:55 CDT (0) Her colors are exactly like our cat Sugar. Will post a picture tomorrow!!!!!!!!! She is beautiful!!! And congratulations!!! (nt) - Dotunlogged 10/27/2008 19:58:35 CDT (1) Here she is..................... - Flowergirl 10/28/2008 10:10:19 CDT (1) aww! - aren't they beautiful! and thanks! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/28/2008 10:27:44 CDT (1) The other side of Sugar - Flowergirl 10/28/2008 12:08:25 CDT (0) Odette. Macie. - msjennbug 10/27/2008 20:21:49 CDT (1) funny - I like Reese too and suggested Macy - well, still a work in progress! lol (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/28/2008 10:28:53 CDT (0) Barack? Sarah? JK, she's adorable. (nt) - joyofsix 10/28/2008 07:03:40 CDT (1) How about Ralph or Nader? (nt) - Christine 10/28/2008 17:26:17 CDT (0) Congrats! Hope you enjoy her. - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:13:23 CDT (2) I'm sorry - and yes, I looked for Holly to great me at the door for months. (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/28/2008 10:29:50 CDT (0) Oh, hugs, Joanne...very sad. (nt) - Nosewiper 10/28/2008 13:24:12 CDT (0) Yay! I was wondering when that would happen. I was about to offer Jessie to you. I like "Brinley". Happy Puppymoon! (nt) - carolibrary 10/28/2008 14:10:46 CDT (0) Congrats on your new addition! I like the name "Cali" ~ short for Calico. :-) (nt) - kpmomof7 10/29/2008 17:07:01 CDT (0) 8. video my dd made for our son's 13th birthday - karan 10/27/2008 14:43:20 CDT (1) try this one - karan 10/27/2008 14:56:01 CDT (5) ps you have to let it load for a minute before it will play. (nt) - karan 10/27/2008 15:40:05 CDT (0) That kid has got great hair. What a fun video Karan! (nt) - thequeenbeam 10/27/2008 19:21:13 CDT (1) TY My mother gave all her children and grandchildren great hair. (nt) - karan 10/28/2008 14:32:35 CDT (0) I love it! Thanks for sharing! (nt) - karin 10/28/2008 07:06:18 CDT (1) Thank You. (nt) - karan 10/28/2008 14:33:32 CDT (0) He's a cutie. Get a big stick to fight off all the girl's headed his way. (nt) - joyofsix 10/28/2008 07:09:24 CDT (1) LOL thank you (nt) - karan 10/28/2008 14:34:14 CDT (0) That was fun. The hair and the music in that last section were so funny. I'll bet your're already fighting off the girls. (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:11:01 CDT (1) yes we are. Thank You. (nt) - karan 10/28/2008 14:35:23 CDT (0) 7. What's on the Christmas shopping list/s at your house? (nt) - msjennbug 10/27/2008 11:01:00 CDT (6) Um, no idea. (nt) - joyofsix 10/27/2008 11:10:13 CDT (0) Changes daily or at least weekly ... On MY list is just one thing - Ranae 10/27/2008 11:36:53 CDT (2) Carefully explain how many more wonderful goodies you can make him with the KA (m) - joyofsix 10/27/2008 13:50:12 CDT (1) I really think I am finally getting one (YEAH!), because I know my dh and his quirks. His face gave it away when I even suggested getting one. I have already told him the advantages of it like the unlimited cookies (appeals to his sweet tooth). (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 15:51:46 CDT (1) I would love to have one of these, but my DH thinks appliances are for the house and I should not be asking for them as gifts. I think anything that makes my life easier qualifies as a wonderful gift! (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 17:32:03 CDT (0) Hope you get one Ranae, - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:16:11 CDT (1) Oh, I will ... - Ranae 10/28/2008 08:40:15 CDT (1) LOL, I do believe you will get your wish! You go girl. (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 09:05:42 CDT (0) I have no idea. They get whatever I can find on sale or at the consignment shop. (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 11:47:00 CDT (0) Question that really fits here. Does anyone know what 'advent conspiracy' is and what group it is affiliated with? (nt) - debjzunlogged 10/27/2008 14:13:09 CDT (1) This is the first I've heard of it. Where have I been? I just looked it up, - live4truth13 10/28/2008 08:23:09 CDT (0) our kids have asked for a few things but I am excited to know we are going to have a little money to spend !! woohoo!! (nt) - karan 10/27/2008 15:35:27 CDT (0) Sigh..."All I want for Christmas is a job..." I'm thinking I need some ideas for a cashless Christmas, some way to make it special for the kids without spending a dime. Thoughts, anyone??? (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 16:40:35 CDT (1) (((HUGS))) Jenn, I would much rather do a Christmas where everyone makes something for each other and we don't spend any money but instead spend quality time together. Of course, I'm alone on this one. If I could I would fill it with Christmas baking, scrapbooking, stamping (in your case), card games, board games, Christmas movies, etc. (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 17:30:23 CDT (0) 6. And a very happy birthday to Stacey (zookeeper.) Forget politics for the day and celebrate big by having a great birthday! (nt) - live4truth13 10/27/2008 08:13:23 CDT (13) Happy Birthday, Stacey!!!!! Hope today is just MAAAAHHHHvelous! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 08:20:31 CDT (0) Happy Birthday, Stacey! (nt) - karin 10/27/2008 09:07:44 CDT (0) Happy birthday! (nt) - melsmunchkins 10/27/2008 09:14:07 CDT (0) Happy Birthday! (nt) - luvinmylife 10/27/2008 09:27:39 CDT (0) Happy Birthday, Stacey! Hope you have a great day. (nt) - Kanga 10/27/2008 10:27:31 CDT (0) Happy birthday!!! (nt) - karan 10/27/2008 11:06:03 CDT (0) Happy Birthday! Have a great day! (nt) - joyofsix 10/27/2008 11:09:41 CDT (0) Happy Birthday Stacey!!! (nt) - shel 10/27/2008 11:10:45 CDT (0) Wishing you a very happy and delightful birthday (more) - serenitynow 10/27/2008 11:22:30 CDT (0) Happy Birthday Stacey!!! I hope you're having a gread day! (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 11:48:12 CDT (1) Okay, please excuse me, GREAT day!!!!! (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 12:25:25 CDT (0) Happy Birthday! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/27/2008 11:56:03 CDT (0) Happy Birthday! (nt) - YankeeMom 10/27/2008 12:16:47 CDT (0) happy, happy birthday toooooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuuu! (nt) - msjennbug 10/27/2008 13:06:37 CDT (1) Thank you all! (nt) - zookeeper 10/29/2008 14:37:04 CDT (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Have You Heard? Check Out the LOK Kitchen Challenge! *~*~*~*~* - Ranae 10/27/2008 06:30:10 CDT (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Welcome Back! Tell us about your weekend. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 06:17:07 CDT (3) Coming back from a weekend away, I arrived to find the house in good order but another mess on the board! Am I EVER allowed to go off and leave you alone for a weekend? LOL! (m) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 08:33:33 CDT (1) Speed friending, lol, now that sounds like it would be fun. - live4truth13 10/28/2008 09:07:59 CDT (0) I have news but no picture to accompany it yet - maybe later today!! (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/27/2008 11:55:41 CDT (1) I thought I posted to this yesterday, but I seriously thought you were posting a pregnancy test or something. (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 09:08:58 CDT (0) Dh hit a deer. My beloved station wagon is dead. At least he's ok. (nt) - joyofsix 10/27/2008 13:51:24 CDT (1) Wow, glad to hear he wasn't injured-your dh, that is. So you have to put your other beloved to rest? (nt) - live4truth13 10/28/2008 09:10:44 CDT (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- What are the kids dressing up for Halloween? (You too if you are)*~*~*~*~* (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 06:13:17 CDT (17) Denise w/6...trunk or treat was last night...we had Dracula, a Butterfly, a Teletubby & a Pumpkin, granddaughter was a witch...they will be the same on Halloween. Oldest two usually dress as women anytime a costume is required. (nt) - Denise1066 10/27/2008 06:33:51 CDT (0) Debbie w/7. A train conductor, a pink angel, Hannah Montana, Mariposa, and a pumpkin outfit that all babies wear 1st Halloween since 1992. (nt) - debjzunlogged 10/27/2008 07:37:52 CDT (0) Ranae with 7 ... uh, no clue; tiger; mummy; some assembly of his own design; oldest 3 will be jedis (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 07:57:28 CDT (0) Caroline w/ 6...we went to an event on Saturday. We had one reluctant dragon (one yr old), one wizard (3 yr old), one princess (8 yr old), and one witch (almost 10 yr old). Oldest DS (almost 15 yr old) always wears a cloak and "Scream" mask if he dresses up. Oldest DD was working Sat. and will be gone to Girl Scout National Convention on Halloween, so she's not dressing up this year. (nt) - ckmom 10/27/2008 08:05:00 CDT (0) Shel w/6 more weeks to go until #7 is here! My 4 youngest are dressing up as Spiderman, a "good" witch (lol), a princess, and Thomas the Train. (nt) - shel 10/27/2008 09:03:09 CDT (0) Jenn with 10 here, 3 away. We're dressing up as The Meanest Mom & Dad Ever (it won't take much work), and explaining for the billionth time that we don't believe Christians should be celebrating (even in fun) a Satanist holiday. Humbug! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 09:03:13 CDT (2) Aw, they can't just get the free candy (without worshipping Satan?) (nt) - YankeeMom 10/27/2008 09:34:39 CDT (0) We're with Jenn here, but our kids don't give any protest and actively avoid the day's pictures and activities. - Kanga 10/27/2008 10:19:21 CDT (1) There's always "Reformation Day" for you two. (nt) - YankeeMom 10/27/2008 12:16:01 CDT (2) Ah, Kristen, you beat me to it! lol (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/27/2008 14:19:49 CDT (0) Yes, but that's a cheesy cop-out, a way to justify a celebration that shouldn't be one. I'm too honest for that. (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 16:41:55 CDT (1) Oh, for shame! Oct. 31 is the day that Martin Luther nailed his theses on the church door and began the Protestant Reformation. Protestant denominations have been celebrating this for generations! (nt) - YankeeMom 10/27/2008 18:23:11 CDT (1) Yes, yes...but WE would be celebrating it only as a way of NOT celebrating Halloween, not on account of its own merit. Perhaps we could institute new traditions, like going out and nailing lists of gripes on all the Catholic churches, just in time for All Saints??? LOL! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 18:35:19 CDT (1) History of Halloween...(I do not like to 'celebrate' it either, I do not mind meeting neighbors though... - Debjzunlogged 10/28/2008 14:21:43 CDT (0) Karin with 6. Oldest has a gorilla suit, next one will be a dead something (one year it was a skateboarder with a massive head injury, one year a clown, one year just a generic zombie...) 10yo made himself a batman costume, 8yo ds is going as Indiana Jones, 8yo dd is going as Cindy Lou Who, and the "baby" is a princess. (nt) - karin 10/27/2008 09:06:19 CDT (0) Melnaie w/ 5 + 1 otw ... We don't celebrate Halloween. (nt) - melsmunchkins 10/27/2008 09:12:32 CDT (0) Claire with #6 due March. We don't celebrate Halloween; we take them out to dinner instead. (nt) - luvinmylife 10/27/2008 09:25:52 CDT (0) Kristin w/9 + 1 in utero. We don't consider Halloween a holiday. We do let the kids trick-or-treat. (Nothing scary.) Costumes: Darth Vader, colonial girl, medieval princess, Star Wars clone, princess, Mario, princess. (Yes, my girls like princesses.) (nt) - YankeeMom 10/27/2008 09:33:16 CDT (0) Jenn. No clue. - msjennbug 10/27/2008 10:15:13 CDT (0) Kanga, with 6 at home and 2 away. We're dressing up as a happy family and avoiding the pagan celebrations, see note under Jenn's post. (nt) - Kanga 10/27/2008 10:25:53 CDT (0) Lisa w7. I'll think about that Friday. (nt) - joyofsix 10/27/2008 11:08:54 CDT (0) nancy w/ 6 - oldest is too old, but works as a scary sea captain at the walkthrough w/ ds #3, Brianna will be a "weirdo swimmer" - (not exactly sure what that is, but she asked how much the bathing caps that old ladies wear w/ the flowers costs-lol), #5 wants to be a pirate, and #6 will be whatever princess is in the closet - I'm thinking Snow White will fit her this year. (nt) - nancys6kids1dog 10/27/2008 11:54:39 CDT (0) karan w/ 8 not sure just yet I have a WHOLE week! lol (nt) - karan 10/27/2008 15:38:53 CDT (0) We are doing the Wizard of Oz as a family. I will be the wicked witch of the EAST (the one that got crushed under Dorothys house). We are having a Halloween party. (nt) - PaulaK 10/27/2008 17:32:39 CDT (1) LOL! My eldest, in college, dressed as "The Reindeer That Ran Over Grandma," complete with squashed grandma on her shoes and knitting tangled in her antlers! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 18:37:28 CDT (0) Should I log in.....here and there....ummmm we just moved into a house.....we practice everyday what we will be--still only a few with 8 (nt) - SusanPOD-Bob 10/30/2008 21:35:24 CDT (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 06:11:42 CDT (1) obesity and poverty - isaidstopit 10/27/2008 10:51:09 CDT (1) hugs - karan 10/27/2008 11:15:13 CDT (1) thank you. I appreciate the hugs. (sometimes I get selfish) (nt) - isaidatschool 10/29/2008 16:48:27 CDT (0) 1. *~*~*~*~*Today is Monday, October 27, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Ranae 10/27/2008 06:17:48 CDT (1) Thanks for archiving, Ranae!!! Much appreciated! (nt) - Nosewiper 10/27/2008 08:19:49 CDT (0) Total Messages = 355 Last entry posted on: 11/02/2008 20:50:41 CST Start A New Thread Search This Forum Refresh Board Thank you for visiting our Forums! If you experience a problem or violation, contact the moderator. Message Boards powered by Ravenswood Forums Don't have a large family yet, or have less than 5? Visit our sister-site, Lotsofkids.com!