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I would use a check and be sure to note [2008-05-13]
Saw this on Judge Judy 1 too many times where people didn Depending on the type of debt and whether you are mailing the check or dropping it off, I would ask for a receipt. If mailing it, send it certified (check with your post office) and you will get a return receipt for a dollar or 2.

Note my surprise... [2008-05-13]
I did not realize we knew each other so well. You seem to know my age, my mortgage amount, what kind of car I drive, the amount of my household income. You should really be in a different profession.

Please note sm [2008-05-08]
This is not the original poster.

Agree, but on a lighter, but actually maybe a more serious note... [2008-04-18]
I blame Ronald Reagan for taking down the solar panels Jimmy put up on the White House. Just think of what we could have accomplished all these years had they taken seriously the concerns of the 'environmental doomsdayers.' Actually I blame us...

Note from an ex-smoker [2008-04-05]
I smoked for for 11 years. I quit 5/23/85 at midnight - cold turkey. IYou know whats more rude than telling someone they have a bad habit to their face, is to look into another person. Then if the friend said something to me about talking to his/her child that way, then I would have said my parents taught me to respect others privacy. Anyway...I knew when I smoked how bad it was for me. I knew that cigarettes caused cancer and all that crap, but it was my choice to smoke, just like it was my choice to quit (well actually I quit cos I was tired of arguing with my DH about my smoking). Honestly I do not like smoking at all. I am so against it because of many reasons. The main one being that when I am around someone who is smoking I just canit. Iholier than thou attitude) - which is why I am so against forming an opinion about anyone. Ispite because I refused to be forced to quit, but figured my marriage was worth more than the cigs (even though I smoked when we dated those whole 2 weeks). So good luck to you. Try and not let the butt-heads get to you. (get it- butt heads) HA HA HA. PS - On a sadder note my mom died 3 years ago from lung cancer. Oh it was so awful to watch what she went through, so I really do hope you'll feel the time is right sometime soon to try and stop when your ready. I did quit by eating lots of red liquish (don't know how to spell that - Twizzler licorice - yeah think that's it). I held it in my hands like I was holding a cigarette. I told my DH I was going to gain a lot of weight and he said he didn't care how fat I got he just wanted me to quit smoking. 22 years later I am glad I quit (but it was a struggle for a short period of time - took me a couple months to get through the cravings).

End note!...sm [2008-02-07]
Perhaps I shoulda put in my firstpost that you seem to be rather mean-spirited. I heard it in your first post indicating that youThe second post was absolutely atrocious....(I am the grandaughter of...yada, yada, yada). Piffle and snot! Hayseedis very tender-hearted,has extraordinary witand humor,thinks before she speaks/posts, and works very hard. Please donEnd note. Cat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8

Just another note [2008-01-30]
Iblasted for my thoughts and its nice that people respect other people. You did have some good opinions too. One thing I should have mentioned though is that I don't have kids and I think that plays such a bigger role for people who do, and it is easier for me to make my decisions about moving on with my life than it would be for someone else. Growing up it was the other way around. My mom cheated on my dad. My dad was a truckdriver, and yes he may have had women on the road but we never heard about it. My mom on the other hand we knew was having affairs (thereI want to make love to you). My mom also became pregnat by a sailor at the navy base when I was 3 years old and we ended up moving 2 states away where she had the baby and gave him up for adoption, unfortunately 3 months after she gave the baby up for adoption my little sister who was 16 months old died from meningitis. My dad ended up staying with my mom until my sister and I were old enough to understand why they were divorcing (which was 12 years later). We loved both my mom and dad equally. Mom's now in heaven with baby sister and grandparents etc. Anyway...what I'm trying to say is in my case I would have an easier time dealing with this type of situation (because of no kids). As for the hollyweird people I don't think any of them (or at least the majority of them) ever think when they get married it's going to be for life. They are just a different breed of people. Oh sure, they get on TV and say this is for life, but then 3 months later they turn around divorce and a week later marry someone else. I do think Brad & Jennifer were quite different than the usual crowd. I did feel bad for her when all that happened. In my case I am committed while I am in the marriage, but if anything did happen I wouldn't be devistated because I'm basically doing everything myself anyways, but having an affair is just not something my husband would ever do (just not in his nature), but I also just look at life a little differently and figure if anything ever happens I will be committed to making myself happy.

I forgot to add to the above note [2008-01-09]
My children, sibling and parents do not have a key to my house and we are all very very very close, and I don Why in the world would anyone want a key to someone elses home when they don I know...maybe I should give them all a key to my house and they drunk on the corner down the road too. Give me a break everyone....better yet give the person who originally posted a break (and some credit for knowing right from wrong).

Should be " a more serious note"- [2007-12-20]
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Note for Siren (sm) [2007-12-18]
I saw your note below about how you are recovering from foot surgery and trying to lose weight. I lost weight about 5 years ago doing Oxycise when I had severe plantar fasciitis. I kept it off for over two years and then stopped Oxycising and gained back what i had lost and more, slowly over the last few years. I just recently started back on it and it is working like a charm. Anyway, it is 15 minutes a day of isometric and breathing exercises. The DVD is kinda nerdy looking and it doesn It is about $30 and it really does work. Back when I lost so much with using it I was practically their spokes person telling everyone I knew but then I slacked off! Anyway best wishes to you!

Thanks for your note, here's more info...sm [2007-12-06]
She is doing well in school in some subjects and struggling in others as she has a couple of learning disabilities but has made great improvement with that so far this year. Itesting them and parents like we used to do when we were older. She doesn't make friends at school easily and that's something a counselor is working with her on, because she does things to really annoy other kids and make them not like her. We already did the drastic measure of taking everything out of her room and that really got to her for about a week, esp since she had to spend every moment she wasn't in school or in bed in her room during that time. She has only earned a few of her things back. Some days she does well and other days she's, like a brat trying to see how much she can get by with. We don't believe in spanking but when I was growing up, if we ever talked like that we'd have been knocked across a room! I told her tonight when she got mad at me and screamed in my face to STOP that if she kept this crap up she'd have a very miserably severely grounded life, and that my next measure would be to add to the grounding to her room no afternoon snack, which she loves, to see if that helps get her attention. She also knows that we're going to see Santa soon but we haven't told her the date for that and that if she's not behaving then we're going to make her tell Santa she hasn't been good....and she knows I'll make her do that.

Note that AquaDots has been recalled. I went into a KB Toys and found one on [2007-11-29]
they couldn I turned it in to the manager and asked him hadn't those been recalled and his eyes about popped out of his head and said that they had and thanks for catching it.

As a side note, when son was 3 WEEKS old, she asked if he could sleep over! (sm) [2007-11-20]
I was breastfeeding and he was a newborn and I said no! Husband was angry and so was she! He spent the night at about 5 months old. They gave me pictures of his visit - he had been sat up on a countertop in a garage with a concrete floor, about 3 feet up. He could not even sit up yet, yet someone had sat him there and backed up to take a picture. So I did have reservations about their safety.

could have wrote you note but sm [2007-10-22]
I have a daughter that is a sophmore.Wamted this certain college. Could not convince to stay in state. It costs her 10,000 dollars more beingout of state. She goes from wanting to b there to not wanting to be there to liking it it to hating itIt depends on what day you talk to her. Joined the band dropped out, had problem with boyfriend moved across the campus, than they started dating again, then he ends it. She gets upset wants to come home. I get a phone call every night. Everytime we decide to have her transfer or come home she decides to stay. Has changed her major three times. What worries me is she is on Student loans that she will be responsible to pay when she graduates. If she leaves college she will have to start paying immediately, where she would have 10 years if the stays in college. This month she is already over 80 minutes on the cell phone and there is two weeks more to go. She spends hours talking to the ex-boyfriend and they are on the same campus. My husband and I are going to talk to a therapist about this because I want to do tough love. Hang up when she calls crying at 11 p.m. Telling her if she does not get her act together she will have no choice to leave etc. He is the softy. Nothing makes her happy. By any chance is your son going to a college in New England.

Note to self: Never again leave home without a back-up outfit! [2007-10-04]
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I should note--I did the opposite of what OP is asking [2007-09-22]
I'm the youngin'. DH is the oldie but goodie.

Just read a short note about her appearance [2007-09-12]
I just wish my husband would ask me to put on a slutty show. He and I both would be amazed. When in actual court noticed she kept her eyes down not looking up. I believe in establishing good eye contact. She says she picked up a shotgun, never thought it was loaded (double duh) and shot him. I think anytime you are upset, angry, get a gun you think it is loaded or otherwise why pick 1 up? I have been abused (even broken arm) in years past and I never ever wanted to kill and really do not care to hold a gun at anytime.

Joys of childhood (caution: Mushy mom note) (sm) [2007-07-19]
Sometimes I am reminded why I do this job and it makes me love it all over again! I have to work, we need the income, no doubt about it. But right now I am looking outside at my children playing in the sprinkler (we have a well, so no water restrictions) with the dogs running and kitten running from the water and my kids with not a care in the world for the moment. Remember that feeling?? Now, even when I do venture out and play with them in the back of my mind I still have thoughts of what I should be doing - working more, cleaning, paying bills. Right now they get to just be kids. I love it!

Quick note sm [2007-07-10]
I think he is incredible, yes, but he is a bit of a perfectionist and even loveingly complains when we donclean enough or yardwork needs to be done. I have always said he will either make a wonderful husband or drive his wife crazy. LOL!!!

Another note on these wrists and Misha [2007-07-08]
Ok, I have tried some of the suggestions. I folded the towel and used that but it runs my keyboard off the back and does not seem to have enough room for my mouse so that is cumbersome. I bought the wrist supports at Wal-Mart last night and am trying those today and finally want to know where I can purchase those softflex gloves you spoke of Misha. I will try any and all because of the discomfort every single day. Thanks!

Friend of mine got the same note from her kid, but she was only 23 at the time. [2007-06-26]
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Got a tacky thank you note [2007-06-20]
I went shopping for the gifts and got a printed thank you note. That is just tacky-back. If I have time to shop for a gift, you can at least send a 2 sentence thank you- hey could mention my name and what I gave also. That is how you do things.

On a personal note - [2007-06-07]
Does anyone have any personal experience with subcutaneous lipomas? I have one the size of an egg in my left lower quadrant and the doctor says it must come out pretty quick; thinks it is attached to the muscle so open surgery is in my future. Anycomments or anything about it? I sure would appreciate it!

Even if they sent home a note and acknowledged a problem [2007-04-16]
what could you have done?? Got the other kids thrown out of school, taken your child out for the rest of their life� My gosh, lots of kids/people have lice and it is not the end of the world. Just like a child having pin worms, they get- you treat. You can pick them up anywhere, the movies, restaurants, skating rinks. I do not think parents have to be notified of each little happening that goes on- they have more to do with their time than to notify of every little bug that happens along

My kid's school sends us home a note - sm [2007-04-16]
when 1 kid gets lice. It is sent to the parent that is it, and I am fine with that. At least I am aware there is a problem and can be on the lookout. A friend told me that these critters donoutbreak 2 weeks ago and we have avoided it again (3 outbreaks this year to date-1 was in my daughter's class, ick). I just hope I never have to go through it, one with the pain in the butt aspect, and 2 my DH will go totally nuts/ballistic if it ever happens.

near the coast myself, used to love [2008-07-02]
taking the kids down there. You probably don't have jelly fish that far north, but take a small bottle of meat tenderizer in case of stings. Familiarize yourself and the kids with flags and what they mean. Undertow is a big deal, never try to swim straight back in, let the current carry you until you can get past it and then swim in. Then again, you can get far away from each other without even noticing, so look out for that. I can almost smell the beach just reading your note. I hope you have a wonderful time. Sunscreen, of course, bucket to rinse off sand from feet and legs before getting back in the car. Been too long since mine were that size.

by the way, [2008-06-23]
pet stores will buy them from you, a lot of folks like the king snakes. Don't throw away those coffee cans! A lot of folks believe in keeping a goose around the yard, but I think I am more scared of them than the snakes, some of them are downright mean! and of course, it probably does not fly past homeowners association. I did not see the same show other poster was talking about, the one I saw was a rattler under a mannote to self, but I have no desire to actually touch one unless it is a belt or boot! homeowner: good times.

OK all you animal lovers... [2008-06-19]
We have a Basset hound puppy, around 7-8 weeks old; we We are trying to crate train her, but she just can We take her out on a regular schedule, feed her on a regular schedule, and make sure she poopies and pees before she comes back in, but it never fails that she will, at least once a day, poopie in her crate...SO DISGUSTING! I'm at my wit's end and ready to give her up, but she's sooo adorable, I really don't want to. Of note, I am not a huge animal person, can take them or leave them, but she stole my heart and I love her! I seriously am looking for some answers here.

movies [2008-06-13]
On a lighter note, what good movies have you seen lately? Last night, we went to see, You dont mess with the Zohan with Sandler. It was funny to me, not the best movie, but a good comic relief. I also saw Iron Man, which was good to me just because of Robert Downey Jr. who is HOT!

They are hiding behind a computer [2008-06-11]
They know if they said it to the OPs face, it would be punched. I see it on all message boards that I go to. Sometimes the OP is in the wrong but I do think there is a nicer, gentler way to put it. NOTE: I am not referring to the one below, I have not read it. I am just talking about MB posters in general.

Maybe try a different kitty litter [2008-06-02]
We took in a stray some years ago. We had to get her to use a litter box because we were moving. She hated the litter box, but then we changed from regular kitty litter to Arm & Hammer Super scoop (the kind where the urine and poopies ball up and easy to pick out). The litter is soft and she really loves it (I think maybe also it was soft like the outside dirt she used to go in). As a side note, it smells great and when you walk in the house you cannot tell we have a cat or litter box.

My problem was a bit different [2008-05-31]
I was substituting in a first grade class and we were dicussing state quarters. I actucally had a few so we passed them around the classroon. One didn't come back. I sent a note to the pricapal asking him to come to the room. In front of the class I explained what happened. He handeled it very diplomatically asking if anyone had the quarter. No one did. He said that hopefully by tomorrow morning the quarter would be on the teacher's desk with no questions asked. He also stated to these kids that if someone was aware of who had the quater they could tell him in private and he would not tell anyone who told but they had a responsibility if they knew someone stole something. The teacher I was subbing for lives right across the street from me so when I got home I told him what happened. He said when he got to school the next day the quarter was laying on his desk. We still don't know who took it (although we have our suspicions but we really didn't want to single out this child) although you have every right to cause you know who had it first. I know mine was only a quater but it was really about honesty. I would talk to the principal and see what he/she has to say. If that is no help then I would call the parents.

False Information- TAIB (Maine) is not associated with Synthescribe in any way! [2008-05-28]
just wanted to (hopefully) clear something up. Although I know this is an older post, I am sure that I am not the only Transcriptionist who searches the archives when deciding on whether to apply/interview with a company. I spoke to Penny Jackson Pray, President/Owner of Transcription at its Best, Inc. in Maine. I asked Ms. Jackson Pray about these references, and she is adamant that she is not, nor has she ever been, associated or affiliated in any way with any other transcription company, including Synthescribe. It's very important that, when we're making these postings, we are as specific and thorough (educated) as possible, as - in this case - a company's reputation has been unfairly tarnished. After speaking with Penny, I truly believe that TAIB is a well-run, stable, US-based company that does not offshore. Ms. Jackson Pray has previously made this posting, although it posted separately from this thread and may be easily overlooked: Please note that my company Transcription At Its Best, Inc. is not associated with any other company with this name. This is the recent posting to which I refer -- Please run from this company. This is really an undercover name for Synthescribe, which operates out of TN. They will hire you and fire all their employees without notice. If you want a stable job, don't even waste your time with them. You will only be disappointed. AGAIN THIS IS NOT TAIB in MAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you Penny Jackson Pray - Owner/President (http://forum.mtstars.com/seeker/v/1/6301.html) Again, I just ask that we (posters) be a little more careful and thorough in our descriptions before we slam companies; and also that, as job seekers, we make our own educated, informed decisions- based on our own research. I have been offered a position with this company and, should I accept it, I will follow up with my experiences.

You've got to be joking - you are so insensitive [2008-05-27]
I read this post and couldn't believe it. She asked for positive feedback and you tell her this? What kind of a person are you? Sheesh. Her husband certainly does not sound like he has a lot of good qualities. To write a letter to your wife pointing out all the flaws. And then you tell her she is spoiled and unthankful???? With friends like you who needs enemies. �Ms. Done� sounds like she needs encouragement and reinforcement and some love and self esteem. Nobody should listen to your words. I don�t know who is worse you or her husband. To Done: My situation is not as bad as yours but I�ve had my moments. Luckily I don�t have children, so I don�t have to face the situation and struggles that you do. I have been married for 25 years. My husband doesn�t beat me. We laugh a lot, but sometimes I can�t put it into words but sometimes I too feel like I�m no longer in love with him (not all the time, just moments here and there). Other days I just go through the motions of breathing, working, and daily routine stuff. People who don�t know you or your situation will just tell you in an instant to leave but its not that easy and they are not standing in your shoes. Years ago mine told me I was dumpy and acting like an old lady (I was 43 at the time). He told me that when I sit and do cross stitch I look like an old lady. He tells me in an instant if I'm doing something wrong. Once time I said something to him and he came back with �you must have been a mean kid growing up saying hurtful things. I�ll bet you didn�t have many friends�. Talk about being taken aback I was too shocked to even think of a response to say. For the most part we laugh a lot, but there are days that I wonder why in the world I hastened into marriage and believe that I have done something horrible thing in a previous life and this is karma. But that�s just my struggles I will deal with. On another note, I am a child of an unhappy marriage. I won�t put blame on either my mom or my dad. They were going through their times and my sister and I were too young to understand the troubles or feelings they were going through. My baby sister died when she was 16 months old from meningitis and I know that was a big strain. Anyway�my dad stayed until my sister and I were old enough to understand what was going on, but it was not a happy home with all the fighting. When I turned 16 my mom and dad sat down with my sister and I and told us they were separating. I think I probably shocked them both because I said to them �It�s about time�. I told them all they do is fight and if they are not happy together why are they staying together. I said as long as they were happy I was happy and if being separated means them being happy then I�m for it as long as I can see them both as much or whenever I want to. You might want to talk about seeing a counselor together and maybe they can help work out the problems with you and your husband. I don't know your husband or what he's like. I'm sure he has some good qualities, but if he does not want to contribute and work it out and thinks he is perfect and does nothing wrong and that writing you a letter pointing out your flaws is an okay way for a husband to treat his wife and if he won�t get counseling and doesn�t want to keep the marriage together then there are always other options. I think most kids are a lot tougher than parents believe, and if you decide to leave with the help of a counselor or someone (other than your husband) to talk to them I�m sure they will make it through just fine. I wish my mom and dad had divorced a long time before they actually did so they would have been happier. It was very hard to see them both unhappy. On the other hand you could be like me Irish friend and dish back to your husband what he gives to you. I�d say you should write him a letter pointing out all his flaws and insecurities. Then when he doesn�t seem too happy about it tell him� �There see how it feels? You don�t like it do you�. Anyway�I wish you the best and hope you find happiness soon, and please don�t listen to EvaEv. She sounds like a real piece of work. � Hey maybe she is your husbands sister. Sounds like two peas in a pod! Just remember�.you have great worth, and you are a good person and you deserve to be happy and your kids will be much happier knowing you are happy.

I would use a check and be sure to note [2008-05-13]
Saw this on Judge Judy 1 too many times where people didn Depending on the type of debt and whether you are mailing the check or dropping it off, I would ask for a receipt. If mailing it, send it certified (check with your post office) and you will get a return receipt for a dollar or 2.

I don't know about everyone else, but... [2008-05-13]
I just make a note of when my bills are due on my calendar and then go into the websites and pay them the day they're due. I would have them automatically deducted from my checking account, but everyone once and I while I may be a little short on funds and want to make sure there's money in the account before I pay them.

I don't want to falsely accuse... [2008-05-11]
I havenit doesnmatch at all then maybe they donneed totalk to him. Like I said, if I donbut it's just too much of a coincidence that it happens the same time as the note with the same racial slurs that he used on the kids as well as getting punched by a black kid just a few days prior. My son did go to school the next day and of course everything was okay. I just get so nervous because of everything you hear these days. No one is safe anywhere. Thanks for all your input. I really do appreciate it. I'll keep you posted if they ever do find out who did it.

Bomb threat at son's high school....what would you do?sm [2008-05-09]
Sorry this is going to be long. I tried to keep it short but....too many details. There was a bomb threat at my son My sonetc. I spoke to this boy and several of my son.....all n**gers should die.....I hope everyone else is okay but a bomb is going to go off at 12:30...... He said the note looked like itwas actually written to someone else and not left behind for the school to find.Like it might have just fell out of someones pocket or something.Beingthe overprotective mother thatI am, I think of everything bad. That being said,the note didnNow, Ison to school. Also, who knows what this kid is capable of? What if he brings a gun to school today? Or sets off a bomb today knowing the schoolnow thinks it was just ascare? We are a small town and don't have a lot of trouble so we don't have metal detectors and stuff in the school and we aren't really prepared for any type of situation of that magnitude. Now, to get to why the kids think they know who it is. There is a new kid in school who has been homeschooled all his life(not that it matters but I have to wonder if the reason is because his parents are also racist and didnn**gers. The boys also say this kid is a little weird and seems like he might have some mental problems. So, all that being said, I believe I have a moral responsibility to talk to the principal about my conversation with the boys. I hate to make accusations and insinuations (I really, really, really hate it when people insinuate things) but this is very serious. Back in my day in high school (the samehigh school as my son) we had a bomb threat via phone, we were evacuated for a short while,dogs were brought inand we went right back to class. But today, after Columbine and everywhere else, you just absolutely cannot be too careful. And since the boys thought this kidseems have some mental probs, it automatically brought to mind the guy who shot up Virginia Tech. After the fact, people said there were warning signs. I am however, a teeny, tiny bit hesitant because if this boy really did not write the note,(and the racial remarks justcoincidentlywere made at thesame time)I feel a little bit bad for what he will have to go through. But my love for my child and his friends is far greater than my feelings ofsorriness (couldnword)for that boy (especially since I have no love whatsoever for racists) so I definitely will be talking to the principal this morning. Besides, if this boy did end up doing something tragic in the future, I would not be able to live with myself knowing that I should have said something. Not to mention if my son were hurt or killed by him. I was just wondering whatothers would do in this situation and if anyone has had any similar experiences.

There are 4-5 a year at my daughter's HS. It's become commonplace. [2008-05-09]
We live in a moderate-sized town outside Seattle. Usually the threats are phoned in; I don Evacuation, police, dogs.... one time they stood around in a rain/hailstorm for over 2 hours while the school (7 buildings on her HS campus) was searched. She and a friend looked around the field where everyone was corralled and said, gee, if someone was really going to plant a bomb, they What can you do? If the police search the school and give the all-clear, I say send him back in. It Just my $0.02.

Update sm [2008-05-07]
I just talked to my daughter She is really nice. I told her about the situation and that Iwas concerned, especially since the mom hung up on me. She told me she kept an eye on them in class and at lunch the girls sat together, and there were no problems as far as she could see. She felt I did the right thing by attempting to talk to the mother and also contacting her to let her know what was going on. She seemed to think that the friend has a problem sharing my daughter with the other girls and that she is a one friend type of girl. The teacher said she wonfriend mom at this time because it could escalate things and I agreed with that. The friend may be going to another school next year (they She also said she was going to make a note that they not be in the same class next year in case she comes back next year. I'm definitely happy about that!

My good news? [2008-05-02]
I'm alive! And on a totally trivial note - I finally figured out how to use a banana comb in my hair without it looking like a disaster.

You could... [2008-04-24]
type a note up and put it in an envelope, slip it in her windshield wipers or leave it on the front desk by the sign in slips or something. You don't have to be mean or anything, just say..saw your myspace, your personal life is your own, but not sure *** daycare would appreciate being named on a page with guns, booze and smoke. She'll probably be embarassed, but I'm willing to bet it'll be gone. It looks like she hasn't even been on there in a couple of months, so she may not even be thinking about it.

What about David C? [2008-04-23]
I thought David C did a brilliant job on Music of the Night (except for that last note which I didn Having been to Phantom I know that song and the scene and thought he did it rather well.

when my son was in second grade [2008-04-23]
a couple of weeks before that, I noticed the school # was on my caller ID but there was no message. I asked my son if he may know why the school called. He got kind of quiet and told me that he had said something disrespectful to the teacher assistant so I thought maybe that was the reason. (I had him write a little note to the assistant, telling her he was sorry for showing disrespect but I definitely let him know I appreciated his honesty with me)..... ANYWAY..... I figured with parent/teacher conferences coming up, I would bring it up then. I mentioned there was a call, wasnit to which my son replied, YES YOU DO MOMMY! The teacher, the assistant and I were all looking at each other like WHAT????? My son then went on to say at Mario Bros..... LOL. I thought oh here we go, child protective services will be giving me a visit!! LOL.

Yes he is a good man - not 100% but for the most part [2008-04-20]
Just felt I need to do another post to let you know a little more info. Our days consist of talking over current events, watching movies and laughing. We joke around a lot (maybe 30-40% of our day). We talk of things that interest us, what we want, where we want to be. Things we have done over our years together. Our days are probably pretty typical of anyone's life. Maybe I shouldndifferences in opinions maybe once every 3 or 4 months. So maybe I mistated myself in my original post, maybe my PMS was setting in. Maybe I'm overreacting and have absolutely nothing to worry about. On a different note, my DH does tell me often that I am a very intelligent person, I am strong, I know what I want and that keeps him grounded. He tells me to keep him in line if I feel hewhat do I want to be when I grow up, but I often hear a lot of people going through the same things. I listen to him, sympathize with him and then I tell him what I think. He listens. Of course it may not stick but he listens and a few days later he will tell me you know you were right. That's why I wonder if he is going through a mid-life crisis at times. He has never ever once been violent or shown any tendencies towards violence. He hates violence and when he hears about it on TV he gets so angry and tells me what he thinks should happen to guys who are violent towards their spouses, children, animals or whatever. He's never raised a hand (I'd beat him to a pulp first). He has never even gotten so upset that he hits an object or kicks a box or anything. In fact, if anyone has a temper out of us it's me (inhereted that little bad puppy from my mom), but I've never done anything more than clench my fists and yell at the top of my lungs (which i'm sure my christian aunt who lived across the road from us got an ear full when I was yelling at the top of my lungs G*d F*ng D*mn it. HA HA Anyway...we do have things at times we should work out. I will read more self help books but no I won't go to a counseler (no money for it) and no I'm not going to divorce him. Yes sometimes I do feel like I'm living in hell, but for the most part I have a good life. At times I feel like maybe I'm the one going through a midlife crisis (no kids, belong to no groups, have no friends here - just me and the PC). DH says I should get back involved in a quilt guild here so am looking around the area (we just moved here a year ago). Thanks for all the input Iyou tell him this or you demand that or you threaten that you will leave him. I'm like...yeah, right, all I need is another argument. Anyway...thanks all, just felt I had to post again to let you know a little more about what I'm going through. Like I say, maybe I shouldn't have posted anything. Just felt a bit down at that time. I can keep you posted as to what happens. Will be telling him later she's coming out.

Oh, believe me, I am with you. My sympathies. [2008-04-19]
Right now, my 7, 9 and 10 year olds are hoping for me to take them to the pool today (florida). They have already gotten up too early, screamed incessantly or screaming constantly and doing naughty should not do things. Forget about chores. Every Saturday that is a battle. When I hollar they stop listening the minute they hear the tone and it does not help. When DH is home *not here on the weekends, he works of course, he just looks with a steel gray look and goes and does his crossword puzzle in the other room. And then, I am the bad guy for hollaring. So, what do I do? I am giving them limits. Already 2 infractions and 2 more and they go with Daddy to the pool *if he decides to let them go which he will. And I get rest this afternoon. They get an allowance. Don't do school work, talk back, be naughty, well that gets cut back, and so does computer time, TV time, etc. depending on the infraction. So, believe me it is not perfect around here but getting better. On the flip side, if they do 50% better which is on a good day, allowance gets better, chances to go to a park next week get better. As on report card, well that helps. But in the end, if mommy ain't happy, nobody happy, so even DH will comply by the end of the day. Sorry such a long note, but I am with you. Nothing is 100%, but every day we work on it and every day, their conscience builds, if that is any consolation. PS: I learn to deal with a 90% neat room from them, and I do the rest, but at least it has gotten to 90% but they do take til the end of the weekend usually and after daddy gets onto them when mommy has had it.

Glad your day turned out well...and that was [2008-04-19]
great you huddled. After dad talked to them on the phone, and they came back inside they did their chores, made their own lunches, while I tried to get that headache to go away. DH just took them with their allowances from last week to Walmart probably to remind them the positive points of being cooperative. Yep, I love them too and don't want to think about the next 15 years when they leave. I just think for me and maybe some of us it is difficult working at home all day and doing double, triple duty. I have been worried about my MT pay and wrote my DH a note today I am indeed going to take some time off from MTing because I feel burnt to a crisp. He said something about a month in a house at the beach (with kids, and with him just popping in), but I know I won't be able to take much time at all off from work. Our production job is so tough, man, some days are difficult for mom, dad and kids. But it cheers me to hear your day got better. Mine is too because I rested and the kids are out at Walmart which they love. About my taking time off from MTing, we'll see how long that lasts LOL. Dream, dream, dream.

Not at all [2008-04-19]
I have nothing against any religion as long as people keep it to themselves. You would be teaching my child reading, math, history, etc. Everything they need to graduate and grow into adults. I would not care what you wear or what you look like. So many Christians will reply with oh, wesaving the children in their area. They also serve cookies and milk and get all the kids into one big group then profess the words of the bible and Jesus to them and by the end of the day all these children have been saved (and they are one step closer to holiness). Iwrong religion, etc. Never mind the people who don't believe or are of the Wiccan faith. They're the ones that really get ridiculed.

Today is my second day not smoking [2008-04-09]
You may want to give it another try.It make cigarettes taste terrible. I think that it only takes 3 days for the physical withdrawal to be over and then it is the emotional part and the habit you need to kick. I decided to quit becauseI saw the show Intervention and this kid got hooked on heroine after his mother died of cancer and that really hit me and I realized that my life is not only mine, but that of my family It was funny because yesterday it seemed that whenever I had the urge for a smoke, I would get a note of someone who had lung cancer. Good luck to you. I defintely feel your pain. People whohave neversmoked just don Give it another try with Chantix. I have to say that the only problem with it is that I can It will be worth it in the end when I am a nonsmoker and don Good luck.

Do you have any Phobias? [2008-04-07]
have a few, but hate heights.