The Books of Elsewhere series by Jacqueline West is a fun children's fantasy series that I, myself, couldn't put down. Children's literature is probably my favorite too. :) The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place is also an interesting Children's series. Oh, and I really liked Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children! Has she read that one yet? I'll try to think of more I've read and loved too. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

This was going to be my suggestion. Also, I wouldn't take the laptop to Best Buy. I'd find a local smaller computer store that fixes computers. They typically do a more thorough job for far less. Ask around for recommendations. See if they have a Facebook page with feedback. Whatever. When I got my laptop, I had a virus appear pretty quickly on it. I took it to a small place ( I'd known the owner for a long time so knew she could fix it easily and quickly). I had it back, good as new, within the week. :) Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I didn't read all of the replies yet, but oldest DS did this for me on his own at age 11. No problems. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I'm 34 with a 15 year old. I'd feel more out of place being the oldest mom. Having the oldest kid feels almost normal to me at this point. ;) Sorry it was a shocker for you, OP! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Well, my kids are old (ish) so I've been claiming man strep for the last several days. Lol. But I'm feeling much better this morning so I'll be taking DS12 to his school tour this afternoon and possibly doing some school work with the younger two again ( something I've had no energy to do since Tuesday). :) Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I didn't get them checked yet. If they show symptoms, or if DH does, we'll get the sick person treated. ;) Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Oh yeah, I quoted you. Lol. I hope you're finally feeling better! Pneumonia is no fun! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Thank you everyone! I'm doing my best to just lay in bed and do nothing. Thankfully, my older boys are still home and holding down the fort pretty well downstairs while DH is at work. I've actually been sick for 16 days now. :( I was starting to feel a little better...and then I wasn't. It just kept getting worse and worse. Thankfully we had an urgent care place that could see and treat me. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Lol. Thanks. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I would start by getting your ideas on paper or in an electronic document. I like to make an outline from there to help me focus each chapter on specific things. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

There should be some law of nature that doesn't allow moms to get strep. Seriously. I finally got to the doctor today. They did a strep test, it came back positive. :( On one hand, I'm really glad it is something treatable. On the other, it just stinks to be sick! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I like this one better anyway! But I agree with the PPs. I wouldn't wear white to a wedding in trying to keep the bride's feelings in mind. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Aahh! He's adorable! Congratulations!! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I saw that too. You can see the test struggles to show positive in the video because it's watered down, but does turn. It says at the end that she took another test to confirm the results. I also saw the video after they lost him/her. So sad. :( Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Congratulations!! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

From where are you doing this? Your cell (Android or iPhone) or laptop, desktop, etc? Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

You'll need to make sure that whatever you buy works on the network with the provider you choose. That means you'll need to check that works in your zip code and that it's an ATT phone if that's what you go with. If I were you, hearing your phone uses, I'd check out Tracfone. You can Google which phones use an ATT network in your area from the list Tracfone gives you of phones. However, I'd then check Amazon to be sure they aren't selling it cheaper. ;) Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I would start by reminding my son of the rule before you see this boy. Several times. "We are seeing Jimmy today for a play date. Do you remember our rule? You may only wrestle with Daddy. Is Jimmy Daddy? No. So no wrestling with Jimmy today." And then be ready to stop him over and over again for the time you're together. He'll get it eventually, but it's going to take awhile. As PPs have said, this was something he thought was acceptable for a long time. It'll take awhile to correct it. Good luck! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I take PayPal and linked to an account we use for online purchases so it never has much in it. Never take personal or gift payments. Always make it for services. I've never had an issue. As for the idea that you'd get more buyers, I believe that to be true. When I see a seller doesn't accept PayPal and I can't meet up with them to pay cash, I move on. Good luck with your decision! :) Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

You have to know by now if you were able to get your books back, right? I am dying to hear that you were able to get them!!!

Where do you find pet insurance?

I'm still doing puppy research though we aren't to the point where we are actually totally ready to get a puppy (DH is not totally on board yet). Can you help me figure out how much we should expect to budget for a family dog? What sorts of things need to be included in that budget other than food? Thanks! :)

These are on our list, though I don't know how many we'll get through: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Misty of Chincoteague, Ginger Pye, A Bear Called Paddington, Sign of the Beaver, A Cricket in Times Square, Because of Winn Dixie, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, The Series of Unfortunate Events series...

Yep, you need to use a minimal amount of data to send a picture text. You have to turn the data on. It also helps to send it more quickly if you use your wifi connection to send it.

I would not allow that. Absolutely not. A family trip together, yes. Alone? No.