Jul, I have no wisdom for you, but I can give hugs and prayers. :grouphug:

We all come to different decisions about how to raise our children. We make choices based on who we are and our own experiences as well as our understanding of who our children are and why they do the things they do. Arguments about parenting styles are as unproductive as arguments about politics. Nobody is going to be bullied into changing the way they raise their kids. They are only going to leave the discussion more self righteous about their own choices. ;)

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I don't know if you realised it, but I was banned also. :lol:

You're back?? :grouphug:

That was a very gracious response. :001_smile:

How have you been?

Patty, why can't you drink until February 1?

Drew, I am drinking black coffee. The holidays are about over for me, and none too soon...

It does sound like the kind of irreverant humor dh and I would enjoy. In a former life we were fans of The Simpsons. We also liked In Living Color.

Tea? I have tea, also (the real kind). I have Chai, Roobios, English Afternoon tea and an orange spice. I also have hot chocolate, and a stash of leftover Christmas cookies that the kids haven't found yet...

"Swimming" post, Colleen! :001_smile: You managed to explain what I was clumsily trying to say and do so compassionately.

You seem in better spirits these past few days. I hope all is well with you. :grouphug:

some believe that God's plan for man's redemption is literally written in the stars

It is! Look up the Hebrew Mazzaroth ;)

Thanks for your post!

Have I mentioned I LOVE YOU!!! :lol:

So what do you think it will be: Rhetorical question or stimulating conversation??

Fine then, I'm stepping away from the computer to go school my kids... really... I mean it now... You can't stop me you know... Beansprouts

*Cindy giggles in spite of herself*

Even though it is a tu quoque response, it is still kinda funny. ;)

I totally agree! My dh made a cream of cr*p concoction recently, and I swear the stuff tasted like plastic. I am not sure it is even biodegradable.

"Cream of Cr*p soup" Too Funny!! My crock pot is favorite kitchen appliance. Thank you for starting the group :001_smile:

John 15:19 :grouphug:

"No one can trash me without my approval" Excellent point! And on that note, I think it is about time for me to start that board break... :auto:

I don't know the words. Do you?

You know I really should take advantage of the freedom implied in a thread destined to be locked or closed. Next time I will sing a solo. :lol:

Is that one of your children in your avatar? Love the hair!

AAH!! Don't sneak up on me like that!

I'm collecting friends today. The more the merrier!