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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Rules of Play ] [ Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, LTS] [ Post ] Total Messages = 437 Last entry posted on: 08/28/2008 02:14:37 1. homework routine - markreader 08/25/2008 12:36:21 (1) I was going to put this under Reposts for you, but you beat me to it. Here's what I do as far as after school routine... - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:48:35 (1) older vs younger kids - markreader 08/25/2008 15:35:34 (1) My two cents... - weinloveforever 08/25/2008 17:17:56 (2) I forgot to add in there - weinloveforever 08/25/2008 17:34:04 (0) I agree w/ Heather about having an older help w/ a younger while you help one. Also, having activities for the littles could help keep them out of the way (coloring books, etc). My olders (16 & 14) usually help my youngers (9 & 7) w/ the work if I'm busy w/ littles. (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 18:59:55 (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday, August 25, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (1) Repost for Shawna: Subject: Am I the only one that didn't buy school clothes this year? - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:39:44 (11) Repost for slingnmom: Subject: I just bought 7 pairs of shoes for under $70 - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:41:27 (0) Shawna - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:41:27 (0) Our kids have uniforms... - danimartx7 08/25/2008 13:42:55 (1) i have the same problem on walmart shoes. - skigirl6 08/25/2008 14:45:40 (0) i bought, but not much. my two younger girls got two shirts and one pair of pants. my older two girls really needed the clothes, especially jeans. i gave them a budget and they chose to go to a used store that sells really cute teen stuff. they got a ton for not a lot of money. i spent a total of $340 and that included four shoes. not great, but not too bad either, considering what all i got. (nt) - skigirl6 08/25/2008 14:38:50 (0) I am going to do the season shuffle too and see what we have before we buy more (m) - kiddaw 08/25/2008 15:11:41 (0) We haven't bought any and won't. There is no money for it. Wait, I take that back, we bought several 10-packs of socks for $3.99 at GoodWill. (nt) - isaidstopit 08/25/2008 15:46:36 (0) I try to buy stuff on clearance in anticipation of the next year and then buy clothes as needed, not really school clothes shopping. (and go through boxes of clothes we've stored, too) (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/25/2008 17:24:39 (0) I was going to post asking about this - I didn't get anything but 2 pairs of shoes - just can't do more at all right now. (nt) - Anniepooh 08/25/2008 18:15:36 (0) I bought 2 pairs of shoes, 4 shirts, two pairs of shorts & a dress.....my oldest dd will need more clothes soon b/c there is nobody to pass down to her & she is GROWING. I spent about $75. (nt) - Denise1066 08/25/2008 18:40:19 (0) Nope, I didn't buy school clothes, either. Never do! LOL (nt) - kpmomof7 08/25/2008 19:13:48 (0) We haven't bought any clothes for school, yet. Right now they are wearing shorts from this summer and pants/shirts from last school yr that aren't worn out. We will have to get them a couple more jeans each in a few weeks (can't afford to right now). Oldest ds has always been so hard on his clothes though and wears the same size for a long time, so my younger ds can't wear his hand me downs. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/25/2008 19:33:41 (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL --Name, Age, DH/SO, Kids and How many fall birthdays do you have in your family?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (38) Barb,35, Tim, 35, 5 kids, 2 fall birthdays (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/25/2008 12:48:07 (0) Caroline, 35, Melvin, 6 kids....birthday season starts today; all six of our kids birthdays are from today to Nov. 23. (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:58:09 (1) Woo~Hoo! My kids are kinda clustered, too, but not THAT close! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:07:14 (1) Yep, Aug. 25 & 28, Oct. 2 & 18, and Nov. 20 & 23!!! And, then DH (who's like a big kid himself) is Christmas Eve and then of course there's Christmas! My birthday is in April, so I don't have to compete w/ the frenzy:) (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 13:21:22 (1) Oh well, let not even go there, as far as Christmas... because I have 3 kids the week after Christmas. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:31:05 (1) Whew!!! How do you pull that off? I can't imagine...although, I think if I have more kids they will be close to the ones I already have given our previous clusterings. (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 15:40:58 (1) Actually, it works out pretty well! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 18:33:22 (2) Oooh, that does sound like fun! Our combined birthdays don't go over very well...(m) - ckmom 08/25/2008 19:10:45 (1) Well, yeah, I can see why that wouldn't go over well... it just so happened that my Christmas babies were all 2 years apart, so it works okay for us. (I also have 2 September babies who are just shy of 2 years apart & share a party). I vote for a couple more autumn babies so you can have that Harvest party! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 21:31:00 (0) Hey, I have a New Year's Eve Birthday here too, and we do something similar. My youngest ds will be 6 this upcoming New Year's Eve. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/25/2008 21:47:23 (2) Mine has always loved his birthdate! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 22:05:25 (0) My oldest is New Years Eve & the baby we are expecting could be induced on 1/1! I think that would be cool! (nt) - boilerbabies 08/27/2008 18:34:23 (0) Charlotte 34, Matt 35, 5 kiddos and a bump. No fall birthdays here-yet. (nt) - momtoabunch 08/25/2008 13:00:38 (0) Lisa and Craig (44/46) with 9 kids and we have 4 fall birthdays (3 kids + myself), as well as my mother, brother, & Craig's father. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:06:05 (0) Danielle, 33 with 5 and #6 due in January and no fall bdays round here. (nt) - danimartx7 08/25/2008 13:09:53 (0) Jennifer, 40, 5 kids, 2 fall birthdays-- lydia turned 8 on aug 22, and Noah would have been 11 on Aug 19th(died in 2004) (nt) - Jene6children 08/25/2008 13:26:32 (0) Stacey, 31, 5 kids and #6 due in May. No fall birthdays (nt) - mom2five 08/25/2008 13:34:52 (0) Meg, 31, 5 kids. three of our kids have fall birthdays (9/19, 10/08, 11/06) (nt) - threebarryboys 08/25/2008 13:52:13 (0) Debbie (31) Mark (31) 5 kids. No fall B-days here yet! (nt) - IWNTLTSKDS 08/25/2008 13:53:33 (0) Claire, 38, #6 due in March. We have 3 fall birthdays (2 kids + myself). In my extended family add on another 15 birthdays. (nt) - luvinmylife 08/25/2008 14:15:07 (0) Tracy (40) Rick(41) 11 kids on earth and 1 in heaven--4 fall b-days (sept-nov) (nt) - mom2twelve 08/25/2008 14:16:15 (0) Karen (28), Chris (40), 2 kids. 1 fall birthday. (nt) - xixstar 08/25/2008 14:22:23 (0) Jenn w/ 8. We have 4 fall birthdays. (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:32:44 (0) laura, 38, and jeremy, 40, six kids and just one fall birthday. (nt) - skigirl6 08/25/2008 14:47:44 (0) Wendy w/6 and we have 3 fall birthdays Holly 10/23 Lane 10/24 and li'l J 11/12 (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 14:49:06 (0) Adri (37) pg with #6. We have 2 November birthdays. (nt) - multi-tasking 08/25/2008 14:52:21 (0) Susie, 31 Scott 35 6 kiddos.......1 on Sept 10 (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/25/2008 15:22:59 (0) Kate (38) & Charley (42). 7 kids. We have 5 fall (Sept.-Nov.) birthdays.... three on Sept. 15, one on Oct. 15 & one on Nov. 3rd. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/25/2008 15:29:58 (0) Michele(33) and Andy(36)-10 kids, we have 3 fall Birthdays! Mathew in September and Mariam and myself in November. (nt) - canadianmom 08/25/2008 15:36:22 (0) Karen and Sam 33 and 34 with 3 kids and Sam is the only Fall Bday-Oct 27. As for our kids 3 of our 4 were born within 3 weeks of each other (Mar/April), Spring is CRAZY here LOL (m) - Karen 08/25/2008 15:56:16 (0) I am new here - been reading for a couple of weeks. - mommyandwife 08/25/2008 17:15:26 (3) oops Julia - 25 Jeremy -27 - mommyandwife 08/25/2008 17:18:07 (0) Welcome to LOK! (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/25/2008 17:32:34 (0) Welcome and please join right in! Looking forward to getting to know you! ~Lisa (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 18:36:08 (0) Cris, 45.EC. 9 kids. Laura and EC are "fall" babies. October and November. September is one of two months "FREE". (nt) - Babyfactry 08/25/2008 17:20:07 (0) Melanie-33 & Josh w/5 ... no fall birthdays. (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/25/2008 17:30:24 (0) Stephanie 33 & Joseph 33 - Sariah 9, Rachel 8, Mason 6, Liam 4, Kaden 3, Jaylen 2, Evan 11ūmo, - We have August, September, & October {M} - Slingnmom 08/25/2008 17:30:39 (0) JennP 36, with 5. I have no fall birthdays. Just 2 winter ones! (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/25/2008 17:44:09 (0) Julie w/5 and 1 otw. 2 fall birthdays (nt) - JulieE 08/25/2008 18:22:10 (0) Andra (32) and Emen (30) Emily (13 yesterday!) Juliana (12 in October - our only fall birthday) Abigail (10.5ish) Jaron (2.5) and Eleanor (4 months) (nt) - lucina3 08/25/2008 18:29:30 (0) Jen, 35, Keith, 50, Emily (14), Antonia (Tony) (9), Francis (8), John Paul (6), Therese (5), Stephen (8 mos), #7 EDD 4/11/09. Only have Keith in Aug. and John Paul in Oct. (nt) - wildrose 08/25/2008 18:56:01 (0) Stephanie, 31, and Chris with 4 kids. 2 fall birthdays here, one week apart. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/25/2008 19:45:22 (0) Amorette 34, preggo w/ #5, 2 in Oct. and 1 in Nov. - The older two take turns each year having the "big" birthday. (nt) - OurGoldenApples 08/25/2008 20:52:31 (0) Amanda and James 27 + 30, 6 kids, the boys birthday is october 29th (same day just one year apart) (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 21:32:19 (0) Shannon 33, Gary 37 . Prego w/ #8. The one I am pregnant with will be our only fall baby, but both dh and I are fall babies. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/26/2008 01:45:42 (0) Kathy (38), Rob(43) & 9 kidlets and another bun in the oven. This is a trick question for someone from Australia,lol - duedrop 08/26/2008 02:30:20 (0) Gretchen, Chris, Troyer(13), Noah(11), Samuel(10), Caleb(8), Micah(6), Levi(4), Jacob(18mo); Only one Fall birthday here, Sept 29. (nt) - stillwantmore 08/26/2008 16:58:46 (0) Michelle (33), DH (38), DD almost 14, DD 11, DS 9, DS 7, DS 3.5, DS 19.5 mos, a single early Sept. b'day (nt) - queenmommy911 08/26/2008 21:22:15 (0) I want to introduce myself.. - mum2adozen 08/27/2008 03:48:47 (2) Welcome aboard, Shari! Glad ro have you here:) (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 12:11:29 (0) Welcome! Glad you delurked! (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:57:25 (0) Angie with 7 kids, ds#6 in september,ds#1 in november plus mine and dh sept./nov. (nt) - gmomof7 08/27/2008 13:29:20 (0) Monica (32), pg w/#7. We only have 2. Mine is Sept. 2 and #5 is Oct. 15th. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/27/2008 18:36:19 (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Welcome Back! Tell us about your weekend. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (3) Decided to place membership at our old church (which is where I wanted to go ever since we moved away) after learning that next week they are going to begin meeting Sundays @ 2 p.m., which makes the 65 mile trip doable. I am feeling just a *little* happy about this... ecstatic is more like it!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 15:05:59 (2) oh Lisa thats AWESOME i'm soooo happy for you!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 15:48:19 (0) That is just GREAT Lisa! I am so happy that you were able to do that! (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/25/2008 17:45:28 (0) It sounds like you had a great weekend! (nt) - canadianmom 08/25/2008 15:33:54 (0) We got geared up for a new year in our house! New junior high for the triplets and a new school AND district for me! Woo Hoo! Exciting times! (nt) - tripntwinmom 08/25/2008 17:48:34 (1) and.... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 18:26:45 (1) . (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 18:27:36 (0) 6. *~*~*~*~* Member in the Spotlight:Jenn (msjennbug)*~*~*~*~* - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (20) Okay, we must know how, when, & why you found LOK... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:11:45 (1) I followed the mass exodus from iVillage. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:36:56 (0) ... and what things are most meaningful to you at LOK? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:13:48 (1) I love that we can agree to disagree on topics and still be friends through big differences in beliefs, personality, etc. (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:38:51 (0) Did you always want a big family or how did you end up with a big bunch of kids? (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:14:13 (1) Yes. I always wanted a big family. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:42:15 (1) beautiful! (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 17:28:41 (0) What do you find most enjoyable/rewarding about homeschooling your children? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:15:05 (1) Sleeping in. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:45:19 (1) Yeah, all that, PLUS sleeping in! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 06:30:38 (0) And what would you say is the most difficult thing about homeschooling a large family? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:16:11 (1) worry - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:49:42 (1) LOL! You are just too honest, that's all! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 06:29:48 (0) Please describe a typical day in your life. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:17:05 (1) wake up - go crazy - go to bed - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:10:39 (0) Do you like living in such a HOT state? hehe (its 48 degrees here at this moment and i doubt you are that cold) (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:18:19 (1) Doesn't bother me. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:12:14 (0) Please share a bit about your relationship with your special mom-of-many aunt! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:18:27 (1) Um, you mean the bossy-big-sister type? - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:19:33 (0) Also wondering how your son is doing, the one who had the accident with the lawnmower... thinking about him. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:20:48 (1) He's great. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:20:47 (1) That's amazing! Praise God!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 06:28:41 (0) What is your favorite farm animal?? (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:26:27 (1) It's been a really long time since I've been around farm animals!!!! - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:22:47 (0) Do you have any special memories or pics you can share from the DFW get togethers? (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 13:28:02 (1) I will have to look - I'm not sure what I'm at liberty to share, either.... - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:26:40 (1) some of my pictures turned out from last time, let me know and I can send them to you to pick what if any, you want to post (nt) - Christine 08/25/2008 16:02:42 (1) That would be wonderful! Thanks. (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 16:23:19 (0) If you could live in any other place in the world, where would it be and why? (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:29:52 (1) I enjoyed living in NC, and in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:29:45 (0) What is your favorite time of the year? (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:38:38 (1) Winter (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:30:08 (0) What is the worse "thing" a child has gotten into and made a mess with it? (nt) - CountryMama 08/25/2008 13:41:10 (1) their diaper!!!! ew! painted the walls with poo. (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:31:31 (0) Whats your dream car? (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/25/2008 15:26:29 (1) I have two - teal green 15 pass van, no specific model. I do favor Dodge, though and - msjennbug 08/25/2008 15:37:46 (0) How old were you when you had your first??? (m) - danimartx7 08/25/2008 16:02:29 (1) I was 21 when our first DD was born - msjennbug 08/25/2008 16:26:51 (1) Good luck trying to convince dh...nt - danimartx7 08/25/2008 16:53:38 (1) Won't be me convincing him. I leave that up to God now. lol (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 17:38:07 (0) Do you play any musical instruments? (nt) - Christine 08/25/2008 16:05:39 (1) I am excellent at playing.... - msjennbug 08/25/2008 16:28:47 (0) Have you always homeschooled? Why did you decide to homeschool? (nt) - Christine 08/25/2008 16:10:43 (1) Yes, we have always homeschooled. - msjennbug 08/25/2008 16:32:42 (0) Coke or Pepsi? (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 02:22:24 (1) ew- I'm a pepper. Wouldn't you like to be a pepper, too? - msjennbug 08/26/2008 03:44:12 (0) McDonalds or Burger King? (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 02:23:16 (1) um... subway????? If forced to choose - BK b/c they have a playground and McDs doesn't (nearest ones to us) (nt) - msjennbug 08/26/2008 04:09:51 (0) 7. *~*~*~*~*What's Your Favorite Kind of Cake?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:38:33 (10) Homemade from the Hersheys cocoa box...chocolate cake w/chocolate icing. Best cake I ever tasted:)) (nt) - danimartx7 08/25/2008 13:16:02 (0) Homemade: Carrot Cake made by my great-aunt Harriett...None of our family will eat any other carrot cake, and it is heavenly:) (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 13:25:54 (1) For the record, I do like one box cake: cherry chip:) (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 13:26:48 (0) cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesecake (nt) - MommyScott 08/25/2008 13:30:31 (2) What she said!! (nt) - msjennbug 08/25/2008 14:33:16 (0) G.O.T.T.A. STOP! I can't stop at just one... No, THAT'S NOT YOUR CAKE, IT'S MINE Now, go away, and find another! (I really like the pumpkin swirl in November) (nt) - Babyfactry 08/25/2008 17:44:09 (0) strawberry cheesecake with carrot in a close second! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/25/2008 14:14:09 (0) oh man for comfort i love a huncan dines yellow cake mix with chocolate frostingTo eat for celebrations i make a good chocolate buttercream cake with a good choc frosting (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 14:47:07 (1) lol oh man huncan dines!!!i meant duncan hines,I'm so having probs typig lately (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 15:02:37 (0) cheesecake! I don't like regular cake because it usually has a strong egg taste to me (nt) - kiddaw 08/25/2008 15:04:01 (0) My Black Forest Cake (an easy recipe from my MIL) - multi-tasking 08/25/2008 15:16:03 (1) Thank you, this is my favorite and i have never had a recipe for it. (nt) - TrulyBlessed 08/25/2008 20:31:31 (0) Carrot Cake with thick rich Cream Cheese icing!! I was craving it this morning and making it this afternoon! (nt) - canadianmom 08/25/2008 15:31:30 (0) Lemon... with mousse is even better... but I couldn't bake one to save my life! (nt) - lucina3 08/25/2008 18:27:17 (0) German chocolate, with the coconut icing. Dh and oldest ds are allergic to coconut though, so I don't get it very often. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/25/2008 20:03:08 (0) 8. random question of the day for you moms of many - MommyScott 08/25/2008 12:49:16 (16) Well, I try to do it at least every other day. When I'm really pressed for time it's more like once a week, but I have to do it or I look like a caveman!!! (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 12:56:11 (1) lol, me too! I'm trying to do it every other day now at least, but I average once a week (if I'm lucky!) (nt) - MommyScott 08/25/2008 13:03:10 (0) Underarms-everyday. Legs every other day until about Nov. when that stops until spring!! OK not really but through the winter I go through long periods w/o shaving. (nt) - momtoabunch 08/25/2008 13:03:06 (1) thought I'd use the 'sexy' icon for my winter coat. LOL!! (nt) - momtoabunch 08/25/2008 13:04:30 (0) Everyday. Just something I'm fussy about, I guess. And when you do it that often, it doesn't take long! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 13:10:02 (1) that is so true! this last week I've shaved every day and it takes no time at all (nt) - MommyScott 08/25/2008 13:29:57 (0) summer- every other day; winter- every 3-4 days--skin just gets too dry otherwise (nt) - Jene6children 08/25/2008 13:28:20 (0) i HAVE to shave everyday but do i?no.but the most i can go is everyother day (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 14:44:47 (0) underarms, every day. legs, not much. for some reason the hair on my legs doesn't grow very fast. good thing too! i doubt i'd keep up with it very well! lol (nt) - skigirl6 08/25/2008 14:51:14 (0) Under arms everday....legs get done once a week maybe? I have light hair so it's easy to skip a week. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/25/2008 15:20:26 (0) Everyday in summer, but in the winter I get dry skin and will try to hold off several days before doing it (luckily I don't have much hair and it is blonde) (nt) - multi-tasking 08/25/2008 15:25:21 (0) Everyday (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/25/2008 15:28:55 (0) Every shower or hubby would have a Sasquatch situation on his hands! (nt) - canadianmom 08/25/2008 15:29:20 (0) Every few days since it is nt esy to reach my legs these days. In the winter it could be a week or longer:)) (nt) - danimartx7 08/25/2008 15:33:25 (0) We're supposed to shave? (nt) - Anniepooh 08/25/2008 18:18:47 (1) I guess when you're a blondie it's not as noticeable! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 21:33:39 (1) LOL - I was kidding :) (nt) - Anniepooh 08/26/2008 00:42:40 (1) I know... I was just teasing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 01:38:24 (1) You gals sound like my husband and me! (If I forget, he just laughs it off - telling me I don't NEED to) But when the hairs start sticking through stockings.... (nt) - Babyfactry 08/26/2008 04:16:18 (0) every day / shower ... I can't stand the feeling so I'm sure DH wouldn't either (nt) - weinloveforever 08/25/2008 18:36:15 (0) I shave as little as possible. I generally don't all winter (no one sees my legs anyway), and only if I really feel a need to in the summer. My skirts usually cover most of my legs and I rarely wear anything sleeveless without a blouse over. Personally I feel no reason to shave more often or shave any other parts of my body. (nt) - wildrose 08/25/2008 18:52:15 (2) Incidently, if you don't shave your legs for a week or so, the scratchiness goes away and it gets soft. And really, it doesn't keep growing. It only gets so long and then it stops. (nt) - wildrose 08/25/2008 18:53:38 (0) You are lucky! In college, (in winter) my roomates & I had a contest to see who could go European the longest, I won. My hair is not soft, its like a guys & we won't even talk about underarms. We lasted over 4 mos. I didn't have a BF then & now you know why! (nt) - boilerbabies 08/25/2008 21:00:01 (0) I'm so jealous of y'all! I can't even get my tail in the shower every day let alone shave. I'm a walking cactus. (nt) - OurGoldenApples 08/25/2008 20:48:47 (1) thatd be me too (nt) - jizo 08/27/2008 23:14:54 (0) Everyday because I have no choice. By the afternoon, I have 5 o'clock shadow on my legs. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/25/2008 21:02:47 (1) I should say that I try to take a bath everynight when the kids are in bed, so that is when I shave. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/25/2008 21:03:58 (0) 9. My incredibly addicting divine apples are coming out this week and I just thought I'd let you know - Tiddlywinks 08/25/2008 15:39:58 (2) oh man does that mean the kids have to go w/o milk????lol (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 15:44:10 (0) ROFL...are these made with crack cocaine by any chance? And I wanna know why nobody else thinks to hide out in the BATHROOM -that is where MY desperate place always seems to be! ha ha (nt) - kiddaw 08/26/2008 06:02:03 (1) hey i hide out in the bathroom too!!!!! I lock the door and turn the dryer and i cant hear the kids killing each other!!!lol (nt) - azmommaof6 08/26/2008 17:30:15 (0) 10. OK I have a question about Old Navy? and a little vent - Karen 08/25/2008 15:49:44 (2) We don't have an outlet, but I think it really depends on when you go.... - kiddaw 08/25/2008 17:15:20 (0) I usually love ON, but... - gelsum 08/25/2008 17:44:56 (1) i like ON, but we have a HUGE store here. lots of selections, particulary for my older girls. if you shop the sales, they have really good deals. their clothes also seem to hold up pretty well. (nt) - skigirl6 08/25/2008 19:02:53 (0) 11. Ok, now I'm really concerned and nervous. - Babyfactry 08/25/2008 17:31:47 (4) ... (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 17:36:27 (0) ((hugs)) I'm not very good with change either (nt) - proudmommy5 08/25/2008 18:23:42 (0) Lots of hugs. I know change is hard. - Shawna 08/25/2008 19:16:28 (0) Thank you for the hugs... I worried all afternoon... - Babyfactry 08/26/2008 04:25:40 (1) Oh that's great! It'll all be Ok. It just will. (nt) - mummyshome 08/27/2008 18:54:01 (0) 12. Anniepooh, it's so nice to see you here today:) Just in case you're not around tomorrow....(m) - ckmom 08/25/2008 19:35:13 (3) Thank You, Caroline! (nt) - Anniepooh 08/25/2008 20:53:06 (0) Yes, it's always good to see you and wishing you a wonderful day in advance! ((( HUGS ))) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/25/2008 21:35:38 (0) Happy early birthday, Annie! (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/26/2008 01:29:46 (0) 13. ugh, it starts! (m) - poohgrandy 08/25/2008 19:49:46 (2) (HUGS) We have 3 sick and today's the first day of school today - JulieE 08/25/2008 20:10:41 (0) hey sondra williams school has been hit with a virus that the students throat hurts and when you look inside it is all blistered.they're saying it's viral but they were contemplating shutting the elementary down this week.14 kids from one class got sent hom as a part 0f 30 kids who got sent home in one day!!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 20:17:41 (0) 14. The kids are all in school...... in their old clothes lol - Shawna 08/25/2008 20:11:29 (1) Sounds great, Shawna, and what's that saying? The clothes don't make the man? Am I totally off on that one? (nt) - ckmom 08/25/2008 20:23:31 (1) that sounds right. I was ok with it until my ex said something. I finally told him if he wanted Ben and Logan to have new clothes, then buy them some. He shutup. (nt) - Shawna 08/25/2008 20:25:45 (1) shawna just remember exes are exes for a reason but i so feel you pain!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/25/2008 22:15:49 (0) 15. Can some one help me with my Birthday Present to myself? - Blog Techies or web - techies?! - Slingnmom 08/26/2008 00:38:58 (3) Looks pretty! Sorry I don't know how to help w/ the spacing though. (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/26/2008 01:32:31 (0) Sorry, I'm not a up on the tech stuff, but LOVE the new layout, very pretty!!! (nt) - Denise1066 08/26/2008 13:07:37 (0) Ok, I don't really know what I'm doing, but this is what I found worked... (m) - mini-mug 08/27/2008 17:22:17 (0) 16. canadianmom, I saw on another post that you were considering a tubal reversal, can you tell me who you might use? - cyankee 08/26/2008 01:09:45 (1) I am still at the point that you are at. I've been cleared medically so it is a matter of finances.Maybe we should start hunting for a Dr. together! It is nice to know I am not in this alone. (nt) - canadianmom 08/26/2008 13:21:04 (1) I know what you mean. After a lot of research on internet, - cyankee 08/26/2008 14:15:10 (0) 17. Mama-Cleary- Guess what I got tonight?? (nt) - CountryMama 08/26/2008 03:06:24 (1) Not Mama Cleary but did you get your goat? (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:00:07 (1) Yeppers.. its her fault for putting the thought in my mind a few weeks ago LOL. - CountryMama 08/26/2008 17:51:19 (1) I would love to see pics of her:) (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 03:50:27 (1) Soon as I can I will show you :)-- Dh this morning accused me of sticking cow milk in the jar and trying to trick him lol. I am relieved he likes the taste and thus I think it means I can get more. one goat wont be enough for this family (nt) - CountryMama 08/27/2008 12:33:37 (0) 18. * LOK-Bloggers, please read. * - Mirz 08/26/2008 07:36:21 CDT (0) 19. Another Random Question For the Day 8/25 - MommyScott 08/26/2008 13:00:11 (8) I don't "serve" breakfast. I have cereal, fruit & bagels available & they eat if they want.....middles usually eat breakfast at school (m) - Denise1066 08/26/2008 13:10:13 (1) This pretty much describes us. I do make a big breakfast on the weekend for a treat, but it's not a regular thing. (nt) - Mirz 08/26/2008 22:40:28 (0) We're not big breakfast eaters....cereal, pop-tarts, toast...etc I do make..... - jakikoripiba 08/26/2008 13:13:27 (0) Eggs, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, cold cereal, breakfast burritos (with egg/cheese/sausage), French toast, pancakes, waffles. My kids are big breakfast eaters & it's the older ones who cook these things, though! PS: (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 13:58:05 (1) lol I'm glad you do! I think it's a great way for us to get to know each other (nt) - MommyScott 08/26/2008 14:37:30 (1) Keep 'em coming! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 14:48:39 (0) Glad to see we're not the only ones who are not into breakfast. I know it's the most important meal of the day and all that, but I just don't feel like eating first thing in the morning and most of my kids feel the same way. (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:02:28 (0) We are big breakfast eaters here. So I try to mix it up. Waffles,cold cereal, egg begals, blueberry pancakes,omlets yogurt etc. (nt) - mom2twelve 08/26/2008 14:09:30 (0) since homeschooling started I have started making breakfast. we eat eggs bacon,pancakes,omelets all kinds of stuff (nt) - proudmommy5 08/26/2008 14:53:26 (0) I do hot breakfast 2-3 times a week. I hate giving the kids cereal everyday. I make eggs and toast, or oatmeal with fruit, pancakes are a favorite. (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/26/2008 14:57:22 (0) generally scrambled eggs and toast, occasionally oatmeal with some pieces of sausage in it... (cereal is banned here lol) (nt) - CountryMama 08/26/2008 18:03:33 (0) 20. *&*&*&*&* Today is Tuesday, August 26, 2008 *&*&*&*&* (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:12:28 (0) 21. *&*&*&*&* Bookworms - What are you reading this week? Care to share your thoughts? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:12:28 (6) I have this awful habit of getting VERY caught up in reading books, so I'm currently on a hiatus from reading any novels.... I've been reading my bible a lot as well as the answers in Genesis's New Answers Book (nt) - MommyScott 08/26/2008 15:27:55 (0) Finishing up "The Sugar Queen"...I much preferred her first novel "Garden Spells" (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/26/2008 15:47:47 (0) Just read the Last Lecture. It was good. (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 16:41:40 (0) *stands up and raises her hand* My name is Gretchen, and I am a romance novel addict! lol Just working on the Liar's Club series by Celeste Bradley. I'm also working through the Hamish Macbeth mysteries by M C Beaton. (nt) - stillwantmore 08/26/2008 16:56:26 (0) chic lit, a new debbie macomber book and chasing harry winston (nt) - poohgrandy 08/26/2008 16:57:48 (0) Finally cleared my desk, and found a book a friend left by here, The Law of Attraction, The Basics of the teachings of Abraham, and am looking forward to starting that. (nt) - jizo 08/27/2008 23:18:36 (0) 22. *&*&*&*&* Creativity Corner - What are you working on to feed your muse? (Art, Crafts, Writing...) *&*&*&*&* (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:12:28 (5) me and the girls are tie dying t-shirts tonight or tomorrow for a friends birthday this weekend (nt) - azmommaof6 08/26/2008 15:19:44 (0) collecting patterns... umm, yeah, thats feeding me inspiration. bwahah. (nt) - xixstar 08/26/2008 17:17:52 (1) hey xixstar have any good tiedying tips?i havent done it in years (nt) - azmommaof6 08/26/2008 17:28:03 (0) Putting together the quilt top for the new one coming.... and planning the blessing gown. (nt) - gelsum 08/26/2008 18:14:29 (0) dyeing prefold diapers today :) not for me this time around, for some other people (nt) - MommyScott 08/26/2008 19:45:14 (0) got to torch this weekend so i need to take pics and list those babies then dd's all wanted to make candles so we bought supplies t make soy candles!!!! (nt) - poohgrandy 08/26/2008 22:46:18 (0) 23. *+*+*+*+* Need A Hug? Share your ups and downs here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:12:28 (3) Very nervous today....I'm going to my first on campus class in 10 years. I commented last night to DH that we have three more kids than we did last time I did this. Am I crazy or what? (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:14:10 (6) Actually four more kids bc last time I went I was pg w/ #3! (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:15:07 (1) You'll be fine. I went back to school as a "nontraditional" student. - cyankee 08/26/2008 14:17:11 (1) Thank you! I've been taking online classes for the past year. But when I went to the bookstore last week and came face to face w/ some of those pretty, young 18 yr old counterparts last week I got a bit miffed! Also nervous about how my household is going to function w/out me for a little while. (nt) - ckmom 08/26/2008 14:27:24 (1) You know, there is never a "good time" to go back to school, just like there is never a "good time" to have a baby. Your family will adjust. (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/26/2008 15:46:16 (1) Yes, yes, I know this. But, for my first day at class, DD#2 sure did stir things up by spilling almost an entire bottle of Seventh Generation laundry soap that even on sale cost more than I would normally pay for laundry soap, and it was my last bottle! (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:41:16 (0) Caroline (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 14:46:12 (1) TYSM, Lisa, for all of your encouragement! I felt very sentimental being back on the campus that I was living at when I got pg w/ #1 and eventually moved to my first apartment w/ #1 & #2. I almost got a little teary. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:44:13 (0) Yes, you're crazy and so am I. I go back in a few weeks (God willing they accept me and funding goes well) My goal is have my degree by 45. (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/26/2008 15:45:08 (1) Are you going back before the baby comes? I will sure be rooting for you if you do. I was supposed to go back last year and put everything on hold when I got pg. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:48:20 (0) Good for you! The nerves are understandable. Hoping you get into a routine soon. (nt) - JulieE 08/26/2008 15:57:54 (1) TY, Julie, and I agree the routine is crucial. I chose to take Kailani & Nani to the park today when I should have been getting dinner ready. Thankfully, I have a GREAT mom who didn't mind cooking dinner while she was here watching the kids. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:46:16 (0) You will do great!!! - gelsum 08/26/2008 18:19:13 (1) TYSM, Penelope! I did feel very proud this past summer when I finished up so well. I suppose I just have first day jitters. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:50:05 (0) .. (nt) - Mirz 08/26/2008 22:40:54 (1) Thank you so much, Michelle, for your continued support and for providing this place that I can come to for support:) (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:51:14 (0) They've put the family farm up for sale - msjennbug 08/26/2008 16:11:29 (7) oh jenn that would upset me too!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/26/2008 16:44:24 (0) that's sad. my mil and fil own 120 acres in montana and each of the five kids now has 20 acres of it, so i understand what you're saying. that would make me sad too. (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 16:57:30 (0) .. (nt) - Mirz 08/26/2008 20:27:49 (0) (HUGS) I'm sorry, Jenn. (nt) - JulieE 08/26/2008 21:10:45 (0) . (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:52:09 (0) oh how hard! Many hugs and prayers. (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/27/2008 05:38:26 (0) That stinks Jenn. I am sorry. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/27/2008 18:32:40 (0) An old friend died in a motorcycle accident this weekend. 24 hours after he got married. He was a truly nice guy and we're so.damn.sad. - heatherjean 08/26/2008 20:13:45 (7) OMG, I am so sorry. Many, many prayers. (nt) - Mirz 08/26/2008 20:20:45 (0) Oh wow. That is so sad. I'm so sorry for the loss. (nt) - msjennbug 08/26/2008 20:25:46 (0) I am so sorry to hear this. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/26/2008 20:32:08 (0) I'm so sorry for your loss. (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/26/2008 23:47:02 (0) Oh, Heather, that is so awful. I'm so sorry. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 01:52:45 (0) That's so awful, I am so sorry. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/27/2008 02:31:57 (0) Oh how horrible. I am so sorry for your loss. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/27/2008 18:38:08 (0) 24. drying rack question - skigirl6 08/26/2008 16:53:07 (2) I used to use one all the time...I think if you use if for the smaller items it can hold alot more.... - jsousek2 08/26/2008 18:59:13 (0) They can hold a good amount. My only suggestion would be... (m) - Mirz 08/26/2008 19:34:30 (1) thanks for the article! i love my dryer, but i'm all for saving some bucks! (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 19:45:14 (0) 25. another one bites the dust.....yep just went and picked up katie from school - poohgrandy 08/26/2008 17:00:06 (1) I'm betting its that stupid viral blisters in the throat thing (((hugs)))) (nt) - azmommaof6 08/26/2008 17:26:48 (0) 26. MSN frontpage- there is a picture of the Duggars and the "stars" are chiming in to say what they think about big families. You can post comments....www.msn.com (nt) - jsousek2 08/26/2008 18:53:31 (11) and they asked celebs because celebs are known for their healthy marriages and relationships, right?? *snort, snort* (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 19:28:13 (0) Oh brother. --m - Mirz 08/26/2008 19:30:10 (1) the last line really irritated me, that people who have large families are selfish. *insert rolling eyes* (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 19:34:37 (1) Yep, those stars with 1-2 children, sprawling mansions, huge utility bills, and big gas-guzzling vehicles are so selfless. (nt) - Mirz 08/26/2008 19:37:29 (2) exactly! (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 19:43:29 (0) Yes, especially as they fly their private jets here & there. So environmentally-friendly, many of those celebrities are. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 20:50:39 (0) Wonder how much those celebs spent on "school clothes" this year? (nt) - Shawna 08/26/2008 19:41:25 (0) can we reverse the rolls and do a page on how large families feel about 'stars'? lol. (nt) - threebarryboys 08/26/2008 19:57:24 (2) *snicker* (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 19:59:36 (0) Yes, celebs are depleting our resources and should be limited! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/26/2008 20:46:47 (2) teehee (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/26/2008 21:33:56 (0) LOL I'll secound that (nt) - proudmommy5 08/26/2008 23:31:57 (0) Direct link, for those like me who had a hard time finding it - msjennbug 08/26/2008 20:03:52 (1) Who would have thought that Whoopie Goldberg would be the voice of reason. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/26/2008 20:45:51 (2) no kidding! (nt) - jsousek2 08/26/2008 20:55:06 (0) That WAS a shocker! (nt) - momtoabunch 08/26/2008 21:44:16 (0) Large Families "selfish" . . . - Slingnmom 08/26/2008 20:57:25 (0) *sigh* m - stillwantmore 08/26/2008 20:59:38 (0) I can't believe that I just wasted five minutes of my life reading that dribble. (nt) - Kinsa 08/26/2008 21:42:12 (1) I think this was the "slam dunk" comment of the day!!! - momtoabunch 08/26/2008 21:45:58 (0) i guess what bothers me the most... - threebarryboys 08/26/2008 22:19:42 (0) Are you kidding me? At least our kids are WELCOMED and loved in our families. I can't count how many times I've heard people refer to their 2nd child as an accident. I am sure they feel REAL secure and loved in their home life. Someone commented and said more ppl = more polution. Well, seeing how we have more people living in our homes using the same amount of heat, lights, clothes(hand me downs), how can they say that? (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/26/2008 23:07:28 (0) They aren't even addressing the opening question (m) - kiddaw 08/27/2008 00:46:00 (0) 27. Is everyone along the Gulf Coast watching Hurricane Gustav? Storm2k.org professional meteorologists are predicting a landfall in 5-6 days, potentially as a category 4. (m) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 20:10:14 (4) we are watching it closely. This one scares me. (nt) - Shawna 08/26/2008 20:28:38 (1) Althought it's not written in stone, obviously, the mets on storm2k are suspecting Gustav is going to the north Gulf coast (like mouth of Mississippi River area). You're smart to be paying attention. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 20:39:49 (0) Kate, OT , but I love your pictures and your siggy saying - too cool! (nt) - room4more 08/26/2008 22:45:45 (1) Thanks Michele! Your picture is great, too (and hey, btw, have you gotten an u/s yet to see if you've got twins ~ or more ~ in there?). (nt) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 23:32:10 (0) Ooh I'd love for it to hit Michigan! we are in such a drought here at my house. It is too bad we don't get big storms sometimes :P (nt) - CountryMama 08/26/2008 23:00:25 (1) I understand that you'd like the rain, but believe me, no one wants to get hit by a major hurricane. It's devastating. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 23:33:24 (2) I can second that, we were IN hurricane Charlie when it hit Florida, sitting 16 miles off the coast. The winds were still whipping at 120 mph when it destroyed the business my husband owned and did major damage to our home, and those of everyone in our town. (nt) - TrulyBlessed 08/27/2008 04:13:42 (0) No certainly not the winds, but the rain i'd take (over a longer amount of time too) (nt) - CountryMama 08/27/2008 12:39:00 (0) Oh great. DH is supposed to be on the gulf all next week. (nt) - schatje 08/28/2008 01:39:34 (0) 28. Neighborhood kids??? - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 21:19:04 (3) We have always been the house - my-8-angels 08/26/2008 21:43:47 (0) seometimes i get crabby and tell them it's an outdoor play day, that babies are napping and so no one is allowed in. they seem okay with that and then everyone gets some fresh air. (nt) - skigirl6 08/26/2008 21:46:11 (0) I love when the kids play at my house. If they cuss or start fighting, they go home. I tell them they are welcome to come back and play as long as they can behave. If my babies are napping, then they have to play outside, so no big deal. Its funny how all the kids from small families end up at the houses with LOK (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/26/2008 22:23:53 (1) Same policy here. Kids are welcome as long as they behave & obey the rules. When Joshua is napping, they play outside. It works out just fine. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/26/2008 23:35:23 (0) 29. G'dy from an aussie mum - mummyofa6pack 08/27/2008 04:58:21 (10) Welcome Cyndii! (nt) - jsousek2 08/27/2008 11:06:25 (0) Welcome to LOK, Cyndii! (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 12:29:34 (0) Welcome and congrats, Cyndii! (m) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:13:44 (0) Welcome and nice to meet you! (nt) - Karen 08/27/2008 13:33:46 (0) Hi there! I look forward to getting to know you! (nt) - Tiddlywinks 08/27/2008 13:56:53 (0) Hi Cyndii! Glad to meet ya! (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/27/2008 14:48:13 (0) welcome!! (nt) - threebarryboys 08/27/2008 17:44:53 (0) welcome Cyndii!!!! nice to have you on board here. (nt) - azmommaof6 08/27/2008 17:57:36 (0) gday....got any vegemites for me,lol! - jizo 08/27/2008 23:32:49 (0) Hi Cyndi, I'm an Aussie too, so welcome aboard! I am expecting my 10th bub in March and I'm in WA. Looking forward to getting to know you better. (nt) - duedrop 08/28/2008 02:07:08 (0) 30. I spent the evening sitting 18" from Jack Black! - Imzadi 08/27/2008 06:07:17 (3) How fun! I am with you, I am not sure I would know them if I saw them on the street. Did people mob him after the show? (nt) - jsousek2 08/27/2008 11:04:59 (1) Surprisingly, no. But it was an expensive show, no kids,and I think people just realized that he was just there for an evening out like the rest of us. It was cool though! (nt) - Imzadi 08/27/2008 13:22:00 (0) How awesome! (m) - Karen 08/27/2008 13:32:46 (0) WOW! I act like an idiot when I have talked to stars, lol I get so excited I can barely speak, and I stutter..........LOL (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/27/2008 14:52:34 (0) 31. *#*#*#*#* Today is Wednesday, August 27, 2008 *#*#*#*#* (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:14:45 (0) 32. *#*#*#*#* What Projects/Tasks remain undone from the weekend and/or what one thing do you resolve to get done today? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:16:57 (1) Finish older boys bedroom in the basement,just have to sand,mud,sand,mud, paint, don't know when we'll get carpet(m) - gmomof7 08/27/2008 13:34:13 (1) Odd how we got so much rain in June and now we need it, isn't it? (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 14:22:46 (1) yeah it is, my garden is very slow this year, I was thinking it was due to the lack of rain (nt) - gmomof7 08/27/2008 14:56:00 (0) 33. *#*#*#*#* Relationship Wednesday--Chat about your DH/SO, Kids, Friendships, etc. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:16:57 (1) greatful for my partner-- who truly is a partner in life - xixstar 08/27/2008 21:14:29 (0) 34. *&*&*&*&* You Gotta See This--Share a Link to a site, articles, or something else fun you'd like to share. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:16:57 (3) Food for thought link my DH sent me (m) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:25:51 (1) Mmmm, interesting takes on a few things.... - ckmom 08/27/2008 14:00:15 (0) My Aunt sent this to me"by the Numbers" - gmomof7 08/27/2008 13:45:45 (0) My kids' traditional first day of school pic (m) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:54:57 (3) Awww, how sweet! Look how tall they're getting! Love it! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/27/2008 14:34:31 (0) Great pic! Isn't it cool to look at the ones from years past & see how fast they grow?! (nt) - boilerbabies 08/27/2008 18:28:11 (0) Aw, so cute. Those are classic, growing-up shots. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/27/2008 23:25:41 (0) 35. *&*&*&*&* Any special plans for the upcoming Labor Day weekend? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:16:57 (7) not a single thing : ( dh has to work two out of three days (nt) - MommyScott 08/27/2008 13:26:15 (0) My sister is flying in friday from Ohio and leave Monday(last time we saw here was nov of 05 when our sister died), Plus family picnic at my mom's sunday (nt) - gmomof7 08/27/2008 13:38:23 (0) We may visit my parents at their new house. (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:39:10 (0) Nope. DH has to work, and I plan to go through fall clothes and put away summer clothes. Hopefully, I can get some freezer meals done as well. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 14:15:44 (0) Craig will be off Friday & Monday, as usual overjoyed about THAT, and cookout with my parents here on Sunday. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/27/2008 14:32:34 (0) Going to Booms Day (giant fireworks show) on Sunday evening. Dh is off on Monday, but no other plans (nt) - Denise1066 08/27/2008 17:21:59 (0) The fall fair, was supposed to pull a fire truck that got cancelled because 1 more team backed out(UGGHH) Other than that relaxing with friends and not worrying about the back to school rat race. 6 are staying home for another year. And finally, we are actively looking to move- so the search begins! (nt) - canadianmom 08/27/2008 17:30:01 (1) Oh, thank goodness, I'm so glad you're not going to be pulling a fire truck with your bad leg! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/27/2008 18:05:27 (1) Hey the power of prayer my dear! My knee has not ached or given out or so much as stiffened since I asked for prayers on it! Praise God! However without a truck pull we are scrambling to figure out a way to get donations for the playground. I must admit- I wanted to pull that truck! (nt) - canadianmom 08/27/2008 22:52:04 (2) seee i'm all bummed for you that you didnt get to do it!!!lol but at lkeast you wont aggravate your leg more (nt) - azmommaof6 08/28/2008 00:34:01 (0) I did pray for you, too... that's so good to hear! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/28/2008 01:24:55 (0) 36. If you love to answer random questions.... - MommyScott 08/27/2008 13:27:42 (14) Usually red but recently I have been LOVING orange (nt) - Karen 08/27/2008 13:34:33 (1) My kitchen is orange! it rocks! (nt) - canadianmom 08/27/2008 22:54:50 (0) Mine is Black & blue a close 2nd (nt) - gmomof7 08/27/2008 13:41:29 (1) I'm right here with you...can't stand bright colors or pastels. My favorite is black. I can tolerate darker shades of most colors too. (nt) - ckmom 08/27/2008 14:03:08 (0) Pink & cranberry red (nt) - melsmunchkins 08/27/2008 13:55:39 (1) cranberry red, now that's a beautiful color (nt) - MommyScott 08/27/2008 13:59:27 (0) Black... brown being a close #2 (nt) - lucina3 08/27/2008 14:12:58 (0) Mine have always been green, purple, & yellow. Lately I am loving purple.... have rimless glasses with purple temples. :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/27/2008 14:28:54 (0) mine is GREY has been for about 20 years. (nt) - azmommaof6 08/27/2008 14:34:20 (0) I like pink.but blue and r a sage green gets my attention as well (nt) - proudmommy5 08/27/2008 14:39:23 (0) blue (nt) - Susies6-pack 08/27/2008 14:54:20 (1) I'll park here. (nt) - mommyto2and2 08/27/2008 19:01:04 (0) Many shades of green, purple, ocean blue, chocolate brown, that cranberry red, mmmmm just love it, and am using it in the house. How about white..... then I can put any color on it I want? lol (nt) - gelsum 08/27/2008 15:06:18 (1) Good answer!! (nt) - MommyScott 08/27/2008 15:29:14 (0) Pink!!! And I finally have enough girls that we have an exclusively pink load of wash several times a week (nt) - Denise1066 08/27/2008 15:55:19 (1) that's funny! with four girls, our joke has always been to divide the laundry into whit