Hi, ~ my 18 year old son came from overseas less than 2 months ago ~ He wanted to come to the idea that he had about "America". He occupies his mind with a great deal of hip-hop and reggaeton. ~ I had been noticing how much different his personality is from mine even before he got here, but I...

Well, I'm kinda excited, and I can't hold this in much longer, so here it goes... Things with the guy I've been seeing for quite a while now have been going just great. Better than great, actually, which is a big change and something totally awesome... We just found out that B's gonna have a...

On Mon, 23 May 2005 15:32:48 GMT, 'Kate- wrote: I have a week off! Not really. I still have a Tuesday evening class but until the first week in June, I have nothing else. The kids' last day of school is Thursday. My son graduates Friday. That gives us all three...

"'Kate" wrote in message ... It's probably more obvious to think about triggers when quitting, they sure do scream to be noticed sometimes, and not the times we never smoked but even if we were 1-2 packs a day smokers, the...

I am new to this group. Seems like there has been some hostility. I hope we can lighten the mood a little. Look forward to hearing from all of you.

How many teeth does a kid have, and how long do they drag out the process of loosing them? My 12 year-old just lost *another* tooth! Third one this year, if I'm counting right. I'm starting to wonder if he's buying teeth from the other kids at school and bringing them here for the tooth fairy to...

This child of mine will never stop ! The home front has been quite peaceful since we decided it be a good idea for her to get out on her own. The visits at my home are nice and she has done a good job being here for her daughter the weeks we have her. She has made a scattered effort at returning...

Hi, I am new to the group and looking for support. My husband passed away 18 months ago and I am now trying to raise our son alone. How does one cope? There is so much energy required to be a good parent (to say nothing of working, home maintenance, daily chores, etc etc)....I am totally...

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I want to tell you about somebody really wonderful who died today. She was my dearest friend's Mum. We all called her Muffin, and my kids called her Grandmuffin. I've known her since I was 13, and that's about 32 years. That's as long as I had my sister. She was always laughing. She could find...

Hi... I'm new here and would like to now if this site has regular posters. I've been looking for someplace to "visit" on my down time!

Well, she's back!!! (My daughter I mean, from her trip to Sweden). She walked in the door and as soon as she saw me burst out laughing and babbling and just could not stop talking. Told me about half a dozen things mixed up in one sentence. Hugged me, kissed me and said 'Daddy I missed you so...

Had telephone call today informing me that my attempt to buy my ex-partners half of the house is going well and to plan so hopefully within a couple of weeks things will be sorted and myself and my kids will have security. Now all it will be will be affording the darn monthly payments. Anyone got...

i have some friends who r single parents and they spend more time partying and sleeping around and they do with their children.i was told i should have some fun and do the same.i told them that sorry i love my children way to much to spend about 90 % of time screwing around.am i weird for not...

We have an issue going on about Jaime being put down to sleep ........ I myself had always layed my kids on thier belly, they did sleep better. Mari says she heard/read that sudden infant death is linked to this?

Well, those of you that know about my situation know my daughters father has been pretty non-existent. Well, after many moons, he has decided to become sober, go through AA (and as some know, that means making amends for past mistakes). He sends an email out of the blue to my daughter telling her...

i am a single dad with custody of my 11 year old daughter. i have had custody since my ex left 4.5 years ago and signed over custody. my ex has regular weekend visitation, 4 weeks in the summer and alternating major holidays. she pays child support. the problem i am having is that my daughter and i...

Just thought I'd let ya all know how we are doing. Isaac went back to public school, with a special education plan. One of the problems was that he just cannot stay awake before 10 in the morning - so he wouldn't do his work in school, get it for homework on top of everything else, get...

Sorry for putting your name in the header - I tried to email you but I don't know how to pull your plonker! Joelle

I don't know about the rest of you but with summer here, my motivation to cook is slim to none. (Actually, its like that in the winter too) So I thought I would ask for any suggestions of simple things to make that don't take alot of heat usage. Preferablly things that don't have to be cooked...