Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / January 2007

Hey girlie  - How are things?
Did you survive the brisk 100 mph breezes??
K :o)

Did you ever look at your child and think "is this really MY child"?
If yes, then I can tell you it's probably NOT your child. It's
THEIR child. The child of THEM. The aliens from outer space
who cooperate with the Men in Black.

/leaps on to stage and grabs microphone
/a.mers cover their ears and recoil in horror
Oh What a beautiful mooooooorning
oh what a beautiful day

I have a 'script for a medication that is not covered by  my medical
insurance.  The medication is going to cost about $200 a month if I buy it
from a local discount pharmacy.  If I were to buy it from a full cost
pharmacy, it would run $250 to $350 a month.  I have called many ...

I don't know parents of multiple kids interested in sports and
extracirricular activities do it.  Especially working parents.
I work 25 miles from home.  DS has chosen to take up lacrosse this
season.  And the team practices up near my work.  So, two nights a week

10:35 a.m.  coldest night and morning since we have been here.  Guess
what isn't working!  BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Went out the night before and dh didn't get to it yesterday.  So it's
cold.  My fingers are numb.  We do have one room that is heated by a

Sadly, his mom passed away last night, about a week after going into kidney
failure. I did speak to DS's friend, he will be staying with another local
family for a while. She was able to make many arrangements before her
passing.  We will most likely take two of their cats.

still getting used to this. Dof (stupid) when it comes to
technology!!!! Didnt get much sleep last night!!
between a teething two year old, very humid weather! South African and
on the coast!!!! And to top that all off

Windiest storm yet this season and boy is it blowing out there.  Peering
through the windows other than the neighbours fence things seem
generally intact. Surprised power is still on - some brownouts and
internet/telly bit flakey.

I am trying to decide if Jeff and I should use a bit of our tax return for a
short trip.  Meaning within a reasonable driving distance after he got out
of work on a Friday to Sunday night.  His Vote is going to a hotel near the
Waterpark of America.  My vote is going someplace ...

You can see Joanna here
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/556701136dsPGoB
April

Compelling reasons why you shouldn't send your kids to college. A must
read for everyone!
http://kennubo.com/why-you-dont-want-to-attend-college.html

I am wondering if anyone would be interested in reading a story I've written
with a critical eye, such as an editor would use.  Its a long story and will
take some time to read start to finish, but I've almost got it ready to
share.  I need to finish formatting, which could be ...

Where are you!

I have a converted van.  I had a couple things go wrong with the lights
and one seat belt.  Both were fixed by just an adjustment (although one
of the issues is not to my liking)  Anyhow I asked the dealership to
help me  with finding parts if I needed them in the near future for ...