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Baby/Toddler Chat (take 3)
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| I love shirts with saying on them!!! |
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| I don't mind shirts with sayings on them |
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| It depends on the saying on the shirt whether I like it or not |
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| I generally don't like or dislike shirts with sayings |
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| I dislike shirts with sayings of any kind on them |
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| I refuse to buy them for my kids, but will accept them as gifts |
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| We don't allow them to be worn even if they were given it by someone |
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| My favorite saying on a shirt is...______ |
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| My least favorite saying on a shirt is..._____ |
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| I have no opinion |
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(last vote on : 7/18/2008 2:29:32 PM)
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 1:29:36 PM
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SweetLittleErin
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Both our cats are inside cats only, but when we move to the country we plan to put in a cat/dog door. Never thought about kiddos going through it...hmm...something to think about. But we also plan to have our yard have a smaller fenced section inside the bigger fenced yard, so it should be relatively safe.
My boss' son is bad about going outside, so they had to put latches high up on their doors. Last week he opened the window, kicked out the screen, and was found riding his trike in the street!! He is almost three.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 1:54:24 PM
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Georgia-Peach
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He also loves pulling out his pint sized broom to sweep the kitchen floor.
Ruth, I never thought of buying Hunter his own broom to sweep in the kitchen with, but I am sure he would love it. He would probably enjoy his own vacuum cleaner too. I have to shamefully admit that I think of those things as "girl" things and worry about making my son feminine if he plays with them. When I guess I should look at it as teaching him how to help his wife with the daily chores one day or knowing how to clean his own place if he lives on his own before getting married. I bow my head in shame... 
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 3:52:06 PM
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Sideways
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I'm not really sure we can "make" our sons feminine. Some boys like sports, some don't. Some like drama and music, some enjoy cooking and can learn to make a good living off of that.
My father sewed a quilt for my mom for their anniversary; he loves to shop, cook and he even cries during sad movies. He is very much a man, a leader, a terrific husband and father.
From watching my dad, I have no worries about these things harming a boy in any way.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 3:57:20 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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My father sewed a quilt for my mom for their anniversary; he loves to shop, cook and he even cries during sad movies. He is very much a man, a leader, a terrific husband and father.
That is how my father is, except he does cross stitch not quilting and he cries like a woman at shows like Extreme Makover:Home Edition. It was quite the shock when Micah and I got married because he is quite the man's man in some ways, but also alot like my Dad in others...
Chelle, would you think it encourages masculinity to have your daughters learn to change a tire or the oil in the car?
Ok, I have a question... Do you give your kids juice other then just for something like constipation?
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:15:43 PM
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Sideways
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would you think it encourages masculinity to have your daughters learn to change a tire or the oil in the car?
Ok, I have a question... Do you give your kids juice other then just for something like constipation?
I feed Nathan popcorn, but Gabby might be to young for that.
And basic car repair may save a girl's life one day. Besides, it's far more socially acceptable to have a masculine girl then a feminine boy.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:21:11 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Ruth, Gabby is a popcorn muncher! As soon as she hears it start popping she does her excited "pant". It's hilarious. I was actually just wondering about doing juice though, Micah and I don't really drink fruit juice, but we do drink vegetable juice. However, WIC started giving us juice and I'm not sure if I want to donate it or let Gabby have some.
Chelsea, I tend to agree with you. Our dentist is very adamantly against juice.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:31:03 PM
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My boys love their child-sized tools and cleaning stuff. I don't think there's anything innately feminine about sweeping floors.  We are *big* on gender distinctions and gender roles but that doesn't mean boys shouldn't learn the basics of home management.  My dh was single until 29, and he didn't have anyone to wash his laundry or cook his food, so he had to do it himself. And then I was miserably sick in our first months of marriage and he braved the taunting of his peers to keep washing and cooking because I was lying in bed barfing my guts out.  I do feel a bit bad about that. I imagine people pitied him, having married a such a sickly, rather useless wife. 
Right now we have a kid-sized mop, dustmop, two rakes, a shovel, and a hoe--these are real, working things, not just plasticy stuff, and the boys love them. They would love a real working lawnmower in their size but I doubt anybody makes those for liability reasons.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:37:34 PM
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IAMJulie
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I give my kiddos a little juice now and again but dilute it with water first. I've been giving my DS1 more than usual lately because I've cut him off milk while his ears and chest are clearing up.
Sarah, you can get baby proofers for those typesof door knobs you were describing a while back. Our house has two doors that are outside doors that have that kind of knob and the people we bought the house from had them installed and left them for us. Otherwise, my DD would be outside all the time, there'd be little to stop her.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:47:21 PM
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PrincessDonna
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I'm not really sure we can "make" our sons feminine.
I agree. All children identify more with mom at first, I think. But as boys get older (3ish)...it's all about being like Daddy. So go ahead and get him that broom and don't worry.
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Do you give your kids juice other then just for something like constipation?
I do, but not a lot. With the little kids, I dilute it and they only get it in sippies or cups, never bottles. My big kids drink it here and there, but I don't buy it...just what we get on WIC, so when it's gone, it's gone. Our water is icky to drink, but the kids all love to drink bottled water. Milk with meals, and Levi also has some in the morning and before bed.
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They would love a real working lawnmower in their size but I doubt anybody makes those for liability reasons.
Nope, but before you know it, Asrat will be able to mow with supervision. Noah (8) loves to mow our lawn and we let him. Brian followed right behind him at first, but now just watches. He does great with it.
Oh, and Levi eats and LOVES popcorn too. I just pick through it first and pick out the sharp pieces.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:48:46 PM
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and then I have to sit through one of the "talks" with the nutritionist. Might I add, the nutritionist isn't even a "real" nutritionist. She is only trained by WIC
I met with the WIC folks on Tuesday - the nutritionist made me want to laugh out loud! She was overweight, had TWO huge cups from Sonics on her desk with something bubbly inside them (I know for sure one was hers as she was sipping from it... and it was only her office, so I presume the other one was a refill ) and at one point she told me her son was getting married soon and she couldn't wait till the wedding was over so she could "stop living off of Raman noodles and peanut butter."
She didn't have any advice or suggestions for me, and I didn't have any questions for her when she asked me if I did.
But I agree with Ruth and Rachel - I've put myself in this position now, and I would sit quietly and respectfully through any "advice" she might have.
What benefits are added for children? I only have myself on it, and I think it is more than enough for us, so don't think I will add Judah, but am still debating.
Ryanne - I give Judah apple juice, but massively watered down. I usually put half an inch of apple juice in his sippy and fill the rest with water - and if I find it half finished, I'll top it off with more water, making it even more watered down :)
He doesn't drink very much plain water, but just that little bit of juice added to his water makes him drink tons more - he'll drink 3-4 sippy cups full before 6pm most days - because he pees an abundance at night I don't let him drink past 6 other than his night time bottle
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 4:54:46 PM
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PrincessDonna
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What benefits are added for children? I only have myself on it, and I think it is more than enough for us, so don't think I will add Judah, but am still debating.
He would get the same as what you get right now, just much smaller quantities...and whatever milk was "his" would be whole until he's 2. We have Hannah, Levi, and myself on WIC and we get something like 12 gallons of milk a month (4 of those are whole for Levi), 3 pounds of cheese (could get more milk, but we LOVE cheese!), and I'm not sure of amounts of other stuff.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 5:01:10 PM
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TammyIsBlessed
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Our kids normally have water or milk to drink. Sometimes at supper we'll let them have a bit of juice or a bit of soda after they've drank a glass of water first.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 5:04:31 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Am I able to get whole milk with my voucher? I suppose I could go check myself I don't drink milk, so I was just hoping to get whole milk for Judah with my vouchers.
It should specify on your voucher what type of milk they are good for.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 5:30:16 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Ick, Chelsea. My Sister once smeared an entire jar of Vasaline all over her body and in her hair. Her hair stood straight up like a troll but required Dawn dish detergent to wash it all out 
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 5:58:51 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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But it wasn't the US, it was Ethiopia(IIRC) and the culture is much different.
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RE: Baby Chat (take 3) - 5/15/2008 6:26:52 PM
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Sideways
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But it wasn't the US, it was Ethiopia(IIRC) and the culture is much different.
Culture does not excuse bad behavior. I stand by my statement.
And Sarah, if my comment about your posting style hurt your feelings, then I am genuinely sorry. No personal offense was intended.
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