Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / April 2006

somehow I lost your ID, IM me when you get a chance. :)

Ok, its more like, weird twos. My dd never really had the 'terrible'
twos.Obviously, as all kids do, she had her moments.
    But my ds has suddenly discovered being 'two'. He's afraid of
everything. Horses, baths, strange people, dogs, things that move by

I would appreciate some opinions on this: I have two daughters, one of whom
recently transferred to an out-of-state school and is 19 and another whom
is in junior high and is 13. The two girls have always been close. Since
her sister moved away, my YD's attitude has taken a turn ...

Ok, this is for all of you who have ever gardened in snow country.
Why do people put the leaves on the flower beds in the fall and remove them
in the spring?
Husband says it is illogical as the spring removal takes them off the beds

After whining so much about bad weather lately I thought I should tell
about the good weather we have today :-)
The flood along the River Elbe has gone back, all flooded cities are
busy cleaning the mud and assessing the damages, the flood has already

What would you do it a friend of your teenage child turned up at your
house saying that he had been kicked out by his parents and wanted to
stay with you?
Reepicheep

I thought you would want to know about this e-mail virus. Even the most
advanced programs from Norton or McAfee cannot take care of this one.
It appears to affect those who were born prior to 1965.
Symptoms:

  So this year I thought my 4 yo dd would like to try soccer. She's
old enough to follow directions, loves running around, understands that
the ball's for kicking, etc etc. So we went to the first soccer
practice. After we play around a bit, kicking a ball back and forth,

I have the photo of Tyler scanned...
Please email me to see it
Thanks
Sue

Just wondering if you guys have any suggestions for my sister and BILs
friend. BIL went out with him on their motorbikes - scrambling or
something. After about 10 secs friend crashed and broke his femur. He
has got to be in traction for at least 6 weeks. They are looking for

So .. if you give your children Easter Baskets, what do you put in them?
We are not Christian, however we chose to celebrate spring, opportunity for
new growth and the end of winter by giving a gift of gift basket :)
In past years I think my children have received way to much candy ...

there are so many things I didn't do or try until later in my life, not that
I am old - I'm 34 - but it seems like so many things that others have
done/known about forever I am just figuring out.
For example, this month is the first time I ever used a loofah! I have known

My 7 month old daughter had just been diagnosed with an imperforate hymen
and I am seeking advice from anyone who has experience with this issue.
Although the diagnosis has been confirmed by a doctor at the local hospital
as well as my family GP, I have sought a referral to see a ...

Tyler had his 5th birthday today at kindy - they did it early as it's the
school holidays from this afternoon for 2 weeks.
He was SO excited and proud of himself.
I also got his kindy photo today, they were taken 4 weeks ago, it's just

Margie!
I spoke with her today.  Passed along some of the news of the day.  She is
enjoying r/l, sounds great (her sweet dd is turning 8 this year) and she has
had computer problems.  She would appreciate it for those of you who want to