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  1. Ria
    I'm guessing I'm one of the few posters who actually taught her kids what words are considered bad, and what they mean, eh? I wanted them to know, so as to prevent mistakes like the OP's daughter made, and so they would understand what was meant when they heard such words. My children were not harmed. Their ears did not smolder and fall off. They learned something, and that was the end of it.
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    Interesting....the "this was totally inappropriate" folks seem, on the whole, to have younger kids. Totally understandable. However, if one happens to spend time with older teens and young adults in a social setting (outside of church and away from parents) one would not question the teacher's assumption that "What the ...." implied the F. It really is commonly accepted in the vernacular these days. I just don't understand why people would want to shelter their children from this implied meaning. Teach the kids so they don't make themselves and their families look bad by saying something that has a different meaning outside their home. The F word has been around a long, long time. It's not going away.
  3. Ria
    I want to post a few pictures of my kitties, especially my lovely Bengals, but I am totally clueless. If anyone wants to PM me and explain how to do this, I will post the pics. I'd like to be able to have the pictures show up in the post. Why is this so hard? Augh. ETA: Got it!!!
  4. Ria
    But it doesn't...not around today's teens, young adults, um, most of the population. If a person says "what the ..." the F is implied. The child needed to know.
  5. Ria
    As awkward as it may be, I think the co-op teacher may have saved your child from some future embarrassment; in short, I think she did your dd a favor. "What the..." really does mean WTF. Your child needed to know. Be thankful your dd didn't say it in church or somewhere else.:001_smile:
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    I will pray for you. Go ahead and cry...get it out. You'll be strong when you have to be, once you are at the appointment. You CAN do this. It's hard, but you will get through it. I'll be praying. :grouphug:
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    http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt8/MariaLeigh_09/DSC_0146.jpg
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    Honestly, we don't have a "go to" meal. I rarely make the same dinner twice in a 4-6 month period. We do have Mexican stuff more often than other things, but it's never the same old thing. Lots and lots of new recipes, etc. That said, we do many variations on quesadillas, enchiladas, and tacos, but they are always varied. Favorite that isn't prepared often enough: that's easy. Marinated flank steak sandwiches. Maybe once every 4 months for that; it's the man and boy's fave. For me it would be sea scallops...maybe twice a year for that, if I'm lucky.
  9. Ria
    You need a doctor. Go.
  10. Ria
    :iagree:
  11. Ria
    You could volunteer to foster a cat or kitten for a no-kill rescue group. Both my rescue kitties were fostered and they are such sweeties. I really appreciate those who took the time to love them.
  12. Ria
    Real foods. Not too much meat. Homemade breads and homemade pasta (whole grain). Soup and sandwiches once a week. Vegetarian one a week (it's actually more; the boys just know about "meatless Monday" but don't realize that some of their other favorites have no meat!) Homemade salade dressings Make my own yogurt (lots of uses from making cornbread to breakfasts to salad dressings...just use mason jars, no need for a fancy machine)
  13. Ria
    Yep. It's a boy thing. I've raised five of those creatures. Believe me, I know of what I speak. :lol::lol::lol:
  14. Ria
    How exciting! You and baby will be just fine. :001_smile:
  15. Ria
    Same here. Castor oil just made me...ill. Bleh.
  16. Ria
    I'm in! I have four indoor kitties. Two are shelter cats, and two are Bengals (one rosetted, one marble). Love them to pieces!
  17. Ria
    Yes, I think you should take him to an opthamologist, not an optometrist. He could just need glasses, he could have amblyopia, or a number of other things. The doctor will be able to give him a thorough evaluation and you'll feel better.
  18. Ria
    L-theanine (1 capsule twice daily) can help. Exercise is a must...do at least 30 minutes of strenuous exercise daily (afternoon is best for me; that's when I begin to feel more anxious). I've also found that listening to music w/ my ipod and earbuds works wonders because I can tune out the world that way. Also, I make time for reading daily...stupid novels that suck me in and take my mind away. :) Another thing I have that really helps is a StressEraser. It's pricey, but boy, the results are amazing. http://stresseraser.com/
  19. Ria
    This is huge, Chris, and it's been a long time in coming. I'm so happy for you. :grouphug:
  20. Ria
    You can still get ibuprofen, allegra, vitamins, and almost all over the counter meds with your FSA account, but you MUST have a dr's rx for them. Just make a list of stuff you want and have your dr write out an rx for each one. The items will be slightly more expensive than if purchased otc (without the fsa) but since you need to use the money, that would be a good way to go.
  21. Ria
    In an effort to make his employer think more of him, I'd go to the dr and have him bring a dr's note to work stating that he's had severe food poisoning. I'm afraid that he's made a very unfavorable first impression. :(
  22. Ria
    Wonderful news!!:001_smile:
  23. Ria
    I don't think that will be an issue. When you call to make an appointment, mention that you are a Christian and would like a counselor who can respect your faith. Shouldn't be a problem at all. :grouphug:
  24. Ria
    We've had our LG front loader for years. It's fantastic. No problems ever, and we do about 5-8 loads of laundry per week.
  25. Ria
    I will keep her in prayer. :grouphug:
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