Yeeeaahh...still doesn't make sense to me. It can mean "sort of" in an answer. Like, instead of a conversation: A. What color is that? B. Pink-ish. It could be used like: A. Is that pink? B. Ish. Essentially shortening a suffix. Also used as a substitution for sh!t. I think it comes from radio edits of rap songs where they would reverse certain words. Generally used by "good kids" who don't want to actually cuss. Such as: "I feel like ish today." or "That new car is the ish!"

Moms only?

We just print out a handful of pages at a time, and she works on them 1-3 at a time. When she finishes one, we stick it in a folder. No binding or hole punching.

:iagree: We figured if we got pregnant, it was God's plan. At the same time, though, we never really got pregnant unless we were wanting to. Each time we got pregnant, there was no "raincoat." I...have no idea what this means. :confused:

I'm glad!

The Princess Royal is the eldest daughter of the Sovereign. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne,_Princess_Royal Looks like she stays busy. At one point she was second in the line of succession, but is now 10th.

I tear up during certain songs. Music has a way of impacting me emotionally. But at the same time, I certainly don't try to avoid those songs. I may even seek them out. I also teared up watching the Hunger Games, and October Baby. And I teared up reading Bridge to Teribithia as a kid. I never thought of myself as sensitive though. Hmmm.

Welcome to my boat! I have a very similar situation to you. For now, it is important to just play with her. At that age they are absorbing so much. Read to her. Get those books that have things she can feel while you read to her.

Awesome, thanks for your response! It wasn't too much at all. :)

Over my time here on the boards, I have noticed that (seemingly) many of you refer to your children as "sensitive." I am referring to emotionally, not physically. I have several questions for you. Is this something I only notice because it is unusual, or is this a common thing and I just don't realize it? How do you determine that you have a sensitive child? Is it something like a personality trait, or is it more like a learning disability or something that can be diagnosed with a test? In other words, is it quantifiable? Is sensitivity noted more in children with other things going on, such as ADHD, or being on the autism spectrum? Are you more inclined to shelter a sensitive child, or to expose them to the things to which they are sensitive? How old were they when they were determined to be sensitive? Were you sensitive as a child? Or do you have adult children that you considered sensitive as children? If so, did you or they grow out of it as they got older? How did they/you do when it came time to be an adult and have to deal with the real world (which can be cold, uncaring, and insensitive at times)? Thanks in advance!

If I were to ever get a chance to go to Vegas, I would want to see Penn and Teller. http://www.pennandteller.com/03/tickets.html I would also try to find a low stakes Texas Hold 'Em game. But that's just me.

For me: reading, then history, and then grammar/writing. Math/Science are also important, but I think if they have reading they can learn anything, if they have history, perhaps they will understand the past to better prepare for the future, and with grammar/writing they learn the skills to communicate with others effectively.

Hmmm. Since it is a one-time thing and not a pattern of missing the curfew, I too would let it go. I would make sure that he knows if there is a next time though, he better call. Even if his phone died, she probably has one, right? If it happens again, and he doesn't call, I would lock the door for the night.

Welcome!

Do you mean Catholic theology specifically is by it's nature abstract and idealistic, and subject to change over time? Or all theology?

:iagree::iagree:

I'm not Catholic, but I knew.

I started reading the responses, then decided I was probably more safe if I skipped the rest. For me it is my shoes/boots. After a long day at work it feels so good to pull my boots off. THAT is when I feel like my work day is over.

My pleasure! Glad to save you a few bucks and a couple hours. :)

A friend of mine wrote this review, I figured I would share it with you all. http://wp.me/prBCd-sW

Based on the Amazon reviews, it appears to be written by a Christian (Catholic, apparently) woman. It comes from a conservative, Judeo-Christian perspective. Most of the negative reviews focused on the religious point of view. I didn't see anything particularly mentioning patriarchal living. It does have a lot of reviews, and an overall good rating.

:bigear: I saw this book on the shelf and am curious also.

I am much nicer and more sensitive to people here than I am "IRL"

Well, I am the husband, but we tend to watch Netflix or Hulu if I don't have to be at work at 2:00 in the morning the next day.

If they are fine without any kind of official diagnoses, I would just leave it alone. Hold on to the test results, though. If it gets to a point where it has a negative effect on their lives, then take them to the doctor. Your GP may be able to refer them to someone if need be.