A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo?

We like the Horrible Geography books. We use them as a supplement. We have all of them and none of them have potty humor. The same for the Horrible Science and Horrible History books that we have. Granted, we don't have all of those. But, the ones we do have don't have any potty humor in them. The worst we've found is the word "dummy".

My 13 yr old son has decided he wants to be a police officer. I'm looking for ideas on how I can better prepare him for this occupation. If you or someone you know is in law enforcement can you please give me some ideas? Thank you so much!

We have all our picture books on a dedicated bookcase. My 12, 10, and 9 year old still pick them up often. I wouldn't bet on your son setting them aside for good any time soon. You can never have too many books.

My husband loves pranks, although nothing too serious. It was something his family would do while on vacations... early wake up calls, short sheeting the beds, baby powder in the shower head... He was from California and we were getting married in Texas (where I'm from). My dad would joke about being country so him and my brother showed up in overalls. Thankfully they changed before the ceremony started. When we kissed all the groomsmen and bridesmaids held up snickers and a sign that said "It'll be a while". The groomsmen put a crown on my husband's head right before we walked back down the aisle. That was a tradition among his friends. The Chinese friend got one of those hats the rice farmers would wear. Another friend got a Superman cape. During the reception my husband got kidnapped and I was handed his pants to carry around and ask for money (they had tied the legs closed). Of course our car was decorated. Thankfully a dear friend was monitoring and wouldn't let them put anything obscene. Although, they did put confetti in the vents. They did joke about doing something to our hotel room, but all they did was leave a note saying they were there and to have a good time.

After telling a very close sil a name we considered (and actually named) our daughter we decided we wouldn't tell people anymore. We've learned people have less to say after the baby is born. That became the rule for the next 4 children. Funny enough, there were people that were actually offended that we wouldn't tell them.

I really really disliked how they started the movie. If everyone from Asgard died then what was the point of Ragnarok? I'm eager to see Part 2, but this first one isn't one I'll likely watch over and over.

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If you go through Texas you'll feel like you'll be there forever.

We had a similar situation as you. My sister and her family were coming here, from out of state, to find property. They would be here for a week. My husband is not a dog person, especially chihuahuas. For some reason he really hates them. We agreed that they could stay with us, but could not bring their dogs. When my bil said they won't be staying with us if he can't bring his dog (claims it's a therapy dog) I talked my husband into changing his mind. I wish I hadn't done that. We set up some rules for them. 1. The dogs (yes, they have two chihuahuas) had to stay on a leash at all times when outside. If they needed to be off the leash we could build a pen for them. We have free ranging ducks, geese, and chickens. Not to mention we have cows, but I doubt the dogs would go chasing them. The moment they got here my bil took his dog outside. He came back in and said he let it off the leash and it didn't chase any of our animals. The last day they were here he said the dog chased some of our chickens, "but only to get them away from where you didn't want them to be". Ummm My chickens free range. There isn't an inch of this property I don't want them to be. 2. The dogs are not allowed on the furniture. Of course they didn't just let the dogs on the furniture, but would say, "They aren't on the furniture. They are on me." Not to mention the dogs snapping at my children, because they weren't used to small kids. So, my kids had to away from them since they aren't kids friendly. 3. No smoking in the house. So, he smoked outside and left his cigarette butts on the ground. Not to mention me having to constantly pick up after their three teenage kids. And, the conversation I had with my bil about how I was trying to cut out pork to see if that was the cause for some allergy problems I was having. Then he offers to make us dinner and cooks a pork roast with no alternative protein. I kept my mouth shut for everything except for my bil's constant cussing and dirty jokes. Needless to say, when they needed a place to stay until their house was built we did not offer up our home. Since they moved here a year ago we've only seen them twice.

There are different companies that do this, avoid them all except Hilton. Hilton is really proud of their "#1 in customer satisfaction" thing, and they're not willing to jeopardize that rep. They'll do a 2-hour tour of the resort and the moment 2 hours is up, you can go on your way. If you can say "no", you can get a killer deal on vacations. Less than $200 bucks for 4 days in Orlando, and you get $200 back, or like $600 for 6 days in Hawaii, right on the beach. Just avoid the high-pressure guys (non-Hilton) like the plague.

I don't have any suggestions, but would love to see some also. I absolutely love that movie!

Why are you taking care of your grandchildren?

I don't really have picky eaters. There are things that some of them don't like. I try to keep their likes and dislikes in mind when I'm cooking. I do make them try things if I'm confident they will like it or if they've never had it before. There are some things that I do "majority rules". For example most of the people in my family only like fish if it's fried. I can get the youngest ones to try it baked, but that's a lot of work to fry fish and bake it. So, I just fry all the fish. The dinner battles I have are when someone suddenly says they don't like something. Then I make them eat it, even if it takes them all night. It usually doesn't. lol That's when I decide we are having dessert that night and suddenly that person has no problem finishing their food quickly.

My in-laws LOVE Disneyland. They even buy season passes and live 6 hours away. I was 23 the first time I went so maybe the fact that I wasn't a child kind of jaded my view of the place. I didn't have any children yet, either. I found the place to be overrated. I was shocked at how clean it was, but I was unimpressed with the rides. I think people go more for the experience. I've gone since having children and can definitely see it being an enchanting place for children. Even the rides. I found California Adventures to be a complete waste. There were probably only two rides that I enjoyed and even my children were bored with what they had to offer. We walked back to Disneyland (we had a park hopper pass). Overall I wouldn't save up to go, but if my mother-in-law offers to pay again we would go. We've only ever gone with them, anyway.

lol Of all the things for people to get bent out of shape about! I don't wear make-up and don't really have an opinion on those that do, but to have an opinion about something like this is ridiculous to me.

We live out in the country and had been having a problem with something coming after our ducks. One day (in the middle of the afternoon) our dog started barking. She's normally very quiet. Thinking the duck thief was back I grabbed the shotgun and ran outside. It was a couple of men cutting down bushes that had grown up around the telephone pole. I walked over and asked what they were doing and they explained. I told them next time they should knock on the door. They agreed.

I don't like parties, either. We started going to a new church where I became pregnant with #5. The pastor's daughter asked if she could throw me a shower. I politely explained that I don't like parties thrown for me. She insisted and wouldn't let up. I finally gave in. I was miserable the whole time. When I became pregnant with #6 we had the same discussion all over again. She even said, "Just let me do it for me." I gave in, but later asked her to please not do it. I was a little more forceful this time and she gave in. It was very awkward and annoying to have to have that conversation.

I have one son and five daughters. When I was 9 months pregnant with #6 I was standing in the Customer Service line at Walmart with one of my daughters. The lady in front of us turned around and asked when I was due. I answered her and she replied, "You're carrying a boy. I carried all my boys like that." I said, "I'm actually having a girl. I've carried all my girls like this." She harrumphed and turned around.

She's a Highland/Jersey cross. Her calf is 3/4 Highland.

Awesome! We had a surprise calf born on the 11th. I'm so excited to be milking again. I don't know what it is about milking, but I love it! Here's a picture of ours.

We never did that and don't believe that way.

We used to evangelize door to door as a youth. We would go every Saturday to this one apartment complex. I think we only had one person come to church from all that. I don't think it's an effective way of "winning the lost". Not unless you come across a person that actually is looking for that sort of change in their lives. But, what are the chances of that? And, how many people do you turn off until you come to that person?

My newborn sleeps wonderfully during the day. She falls asleep at the drop of a hat. Why can't she do that at night? Why must she be nursed to sleep, but then wake up when she loses the latch, and then want to nurse again only to wake up when she loses the latch.... It's an endless cycle that hurts, because it still hurts when she nurses. Sometimes I can give her to my husband and he'll walk with her until she falls asleep, but for the past two nights that hasn't worked. I'm running on fumes and my immune system is compromised so it can't fight the cold that's going around. I can't take a nap until the oldest gets done with his work or it won't get done. Perhaps this is more of a whiny post, not so much annoying. But, I'm annoyed at her for sleeping great during he day and not at night. And, I'm easily annoyed by little things, because I'm running on fumes.

To my husband: I've told you where the laundry basket is. Just because it's not where it's convenient for you to throw your socks in, does not mean you can just throw them on the floor where people walk. If you want a clean house then you need to help keep it clean. The same goes for your books. Please actually put them back on the shelves. Oldest son: Yes, we have to do school today. Yes, I know you hate math. No, you are not going to get out of doing it if you drag your feet ALL DAY. Toddler: Your world is not ending, Please stop crying about every little thing. Newborn: You just ate. I'm not a pacifier. I bought you a pacifier. I'm sorry you don't like it. I'll buy you another one. Just please go to sleep! Restaurant owner in CA that I left a 2 star review for: Are you really trying to defend the fact that your waitress served my children warm water, with no ice? Are you really trying to pull the "starving children in Africa" bit as though we aren't paying for service and expect to get good service when we go to a nice restaurant?