http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/activity/ Latest activity by AMAMom on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk AMAMom I admit it, I've been off-Minti more than I've been on-Minti lately. Seems like life continues to be BI (Before Illness) and AI (After Illness). I keep thinking of things I need to get back to--Minti... http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/434264/Checking-Back-In/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/434264/Checking-Back-In/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:13:24 -0700 AMAMom I confess I worried a bit about the weather--even as I told myself there was nothing I could do about it! While the weather wasn't perfect or idyllic--it was lovely--tiny snowflakes and sunshine all... While the weather wasn't perfect or idyllic--it was lovely--tiny snowflakes and sunshine all...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/385398/I-am-Now-Officially-a-Mother-in-Law/#390521 http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/385398/I-am-Now-Officially-a-Mother-in-Law/#390521 Tue, 15 May 2007 12:10:29 -0700 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/29612/Josh and Jen http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/29612/Josh and Jen Tue, 01 May 2007 16:23:46 -0700 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/29611/Josh and Jen Engagment Photo http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/29611/Josh and Jen Engagment Photo Tue, 01 May 2007 16:14:07 -0700 AMAMom I agree with the idea of a family meeting--maybe even having a meeting with the two older children and talking to them as the older ones. Tell them how they can set the example, praise them for the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/376689/mum-vs-kids/#376726 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/376689/mum-vs-kids/#376726 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:08:05 -0700 AMAMom http://pbskids.org/ http://www.highlightskids.com Highlights is a great kids magazine and their web site is great too! http://www.highlightskids.com
Highlights is a great kids magazine and their web site is great too!]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/374780/websites-for-kids/#374884 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/374780/websites-for-kids/#374884 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:54:29 -0700 AMAMom When it came to buying my dress, I stayed away from vivid colors--bright purple--and halter dresses!! LOL. And, sometimes when people come to visit I tell them I gave the house a little bit of a... LOL.

And, sometimes when people come to visit I tell them I gave the house a little bit of a...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/374115/Today/#374589 http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/374115/Today/#374589 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:29:59 -0700 AMAMom I call myself a mommy-come-lately. That's just my fun phrase for a late-in-life mom--a spin-off from the old-fashioned phrase Johnny-come-lately. A Johnny-come-lately was someone who started... http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/374121/2-types-of-Mommies-come-Lately/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/374121/2-types-of-Mommies-come-Lately/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:24:26 -0700 AMAMom My apologies to one and all for disappearing off the face of Minti. I got quite sick and am on the slow road to recovery. It's been tough on my little caboose kiddo, who doesn't like mom... I got quite sick and am on the slow road to recovery.
It's been tough on my little caboose kiddo, who doesn't like mom...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/340818/Apologies-been-sick-but-on-the-road-to-recovery/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/340818/Apologies-been-sick-but-on-the-road-to-recovery/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:31:42 -0700 AMAMom It has been my great pleasure reading all the comments on this blog. Minti is a great community of dedicated parents. We're not all cookie-cutter look alikes, but we all care about our kiddos.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238348 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238348 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:31:56 -0800 AMAMom I'll make it a point to let y'all know if my kiddos notice when I say "My pleasure" to them when they say thank you. If nothing else, I think my attitude will change. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238346 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238346 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:41:32 -0800 AMAMom Even though your boys are only 21 months old, you realize they are different. Good job! Just remember that, especially when other people start comparing them. That's when it gets more challenging. Of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236901 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236901 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:08:30 -0800 AMAMom I appreciate drive-throughs. Some days it's nice to be able to grab a quick bite to eat or something to drink without having to get out of the car. Some days I'm just too tired to park the car and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:36:56 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/21968/Christa and Me http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/21968/Christa and Me Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:59:15 -0800 AMAMom Bravo, Haley! This is so, so applicable to all siblings. I hadn't thought about that as I wrote the article, but you are right on. Thanks for providing that insight. Kudos! This is so, so applicable to all siblings. I hadn't thought about that as I wrote the article, but you are right on. Thanks for providing that insight.
Kudos!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236906 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236906 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:12:40 -0800 AMAMom It was difficult to maintain closeness to my daughter who was the age I was when my abuse happened. I am thankful my husband recognized what was happening and encouraged me to stay connected to her... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234306 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234306 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:43:19 -0800 AMAMom I got used to being called by my sister's name--or some combination of my name and her name. It used to irritate me, but now I laugh about it. Of course, this happens to non-twin children too.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236905 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236905 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:16:23 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/20740/My twin sister Brenda and Me http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/20740/My twin sister Brenda and Me Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:35:28 -0800 AMAMom Turns out, the World's Oldest Mom lied about her age. Yes, Carmela Bousada is 67 years old, which makes her the world's oldest mom. But, she told the U.S. fertility clinic where she received... Yes, Carmela Bousada is 67 years old, which makes her the world's oldest mom. But, she told the U.S. fertility clinic where she received...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100878/To-Lie-or-Not-to-Lie/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100878/To-Lie-or-Not-to-Lie/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:07:42 -0800 AMAMom I have a twin sister. Between us, we have 94 years of combined experience. For those of you who don't want to do the math, that makes us each 47 years old. My sister, Brenda, and I are fraternal... For those of you who don't want to do the math, that makes us each 47 years old.
My sister, Brenda, and I are fraternal...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/ Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:38:43 -0800 AMAMom We all know why women who are over fifty don't have babies. They would put them down someplace and forget where they left them.~ Author Barbara Johnson. I blogged about this quote over at Mommy... I blogged about this quote over at Mommy...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100879/So-Is-It-Funny/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100879/So-Is-It-Funny/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:21:58 -0800 AMAMom So far, so good. Being part of the challenge is like having a big yellow light blinking in my face. WARNING. WARNING. WARNING. Put that magazine down and spend time with Christa. Don't turn the... Being part of the challenge is like having a big yellow light blinking in my face.
WARNING. WARNING. WARNING.
Put that magazine down and spend time with Christa.
Don't turn the...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/98/Total-Attention-Challenge/blog/102671/Heres-How-Its-Going-For-Me-So-Far/ http://www.minti.com/groups/98/Total-Attention-Challenge/blog/102671/Heres-How-Its-Going-For-Me-So-Far/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:17:11 -0800 AMAMom I like the talking parrot idea... Maybe we should just tape recored the top ten things we repeat to our children... and what would those top ten things be? Wash your hands Brush your... Maybe we should just tape recored the top ten things we repeat to our children...
and what would those top ten things be?
Wash your hands
Brush your...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235261 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235261 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:54:01 -0800 AMAMom This iw why we need each other! Only other moms and dads can understand! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235259 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235259 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:19:42 -0800 AMAMom I love it when Christa corrects her big brother and sisters--although I can't say they do!  I usually turn my back and smirk--and try really, really hard not to laugh out loud.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235255 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/#235255 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:31:12 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/18802/Losing First Tooth.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/18802/Losing First Tooth.jpg Fri, 19 Jan 2007 07:36:29 -0800 AMAMom   Do not assume that your kids have heard what you have said simply because you have said it.  Repeat it! Repetition is fundamental in almost any learning so when you are attempting to... Do not assume that your kids have heard what you have said simply because you have said it.  Repeat it! Repetition is fundamental in almost any learning so when you are attempting to...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4096/Parenting-Advice-That-Bears-Repeating/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:00:27 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/18803/Ballet Practice http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/18803/Ballet Practice Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:00:57 -0800 AMAMom And, let me say, right up front, I know I will fail. But without this TAC challenge, I won't even try! But, I am committed to being honest about failing--and then getting back at it and trying... But, I am committed to being honest about failing--and then getting back at it and trying...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/98/Total-Attention-Challenge/blog/102678/Total-Attention-Challenge-Winter-Edition/#102682 http://www.minti.com/groups/98/Total-Attention-Challenge/blog/102678/Total-Attention-Challenge-Winter-Edition/#102682 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:14:33 -0800 AMAMom Not everyone will understand your struggle. Your closest friend may not understand your struggle. Your spouse may not. I found a few select people--and one highly-trusted counselor--who became my... I found a few select people--and one highly-trusted counselor--who became my...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234313 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234313 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:37:14 -0800 AMAMom Now if my child had said that, I might have said, "No, that just would make me love you more," which wouldn't have been a right answer either...but wow, kids are great, aren't they?! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234269 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234269 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:40:11 -0800 AMAMom Now if my child had said that, I might have said, "No, that just would make me love you more," which wouldn't have been a right answer either...but wow, kids are great, aren't they?! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234273 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234273 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:39:10 -0800 AMAMom Now if my child had said that, I might have said, "No, that just would make me love you more," which wouldn't have been a right answer either...but wow, kids are great, aren't they?! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234272 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234272 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:38:54 -0800 AMAMom Short, sweet, simple...I like those kind of Mom-ideas!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3858/Adventures-in-Eating/#233576 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3858/Adventures-in-Eating/#233576 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:03:44 -0800 AMAMom I've read a few of your posts. They are steps of honesty for you--and steps of healing. I applaud you for wanting to help others.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234308 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/#234308 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:52:06 -0800 AMAMom Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year, according to a 2004 fact sheet from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. But when it happens to you, you feel so... But when it happens to you, you feel so...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3950/Dont-Let-a-History-of-Sexual-Abuse-Strangle-Your-Parenting-Years/ Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:55:36 -0800 AMAMom I'm smiling as I read all these comments. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234267 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/#234267 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:24:14 -0800 AMAMom How fun, how fun! I'd love to hear more about your little 'zine. I'm working on some articles and waiting on the next go-round of proofing my book. Want to see the cover? Check it out at... I'd love to hear more about your little 'zine. I'm working on some articles and waiting on the next go-round of proofing my book. Want to see the cover? Check it out at...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185001/another-new-project-in-the-works/#185003 http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185001/another-new-project-in-the-works/#185003 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:21:22 -0800 AMAMom Your writing and your art all seem to express grace--and now you are once again extending it into a wretchedly horrible where-is-the-hope-in-this situation. I want to say I am impressed by you. But I... http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185046/scary-writing-project/#185047 http://www.minti.com/members/jenlemen/blog/185046/scary-writing-project/#185047 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:18:40 -0800 AMAMom As parents, we ask our children lots of questions. I'm sure it's part of the official parental job description, which is hidden somewhere in one of the many piles of paper throughout my house. We ask... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3947/Ask-Your-Child-This-Question/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:09:43 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/17959/j0382674.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/17959/j0382674.jpg Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:11:54 -0800 AMAMom I tossed this question out to my husband, who is a family physician: He said: by one year of age most kids say 2-3 words. By 18 months, most kids say 8-10 words. Check out this site for more... He said:
by one year of age most kids say 2-3 words. By 18 months, most kids say 8-10 words.
Check out this site for more...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312298/i-need-someone-to-talk-to/#312303 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312298/i-need-someone-to-talk-to/#312303 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:04:53 -0800 AMAMom Thanks so much for reading my article--and for the encouraging feedback. Have you checked out the Minti group for late-in-life moms?    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/#231593 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/#231593 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:49:31 -0800 AMAMom If you're a late-in-life mom, you're a trendsetter! The biggest change in birthrate in the past 10-12 years is women in their mid-30s to mid-40s having babies. Af first I felt all alone--and then I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/#231591 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/#231591 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:48:13 -0800 AMAMom And the winner is... A 67-year-old Spanish woman who gave birth to twins on Saturday, December 30, 2006. She gave birth via caesarian section, after undergoing in vitro fertilization to become... A 67-year-old Spanish woman who gave birth to twins on Saturday, December 30, 2006. She gave birth via caesarian section, after undergoing in vitro fertilization to become...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100880/Worlds-Oldest-Mom/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100880/Worlds-Oldest-Mom/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:19:35 -0800 AMAMom Here's how my "birth" plan orignally went: Have all my children by the time I was 30. I achieved that plan with the arrivals of Josh (when I was 24), Katie Beth (when I was 27) and Amy... I achieved that plan with the arrivals of Josh (when I was 24), Katie Beth (when I was 27) and Amy...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3582/A-Few-Facts-About-Being-A-Late-in-Life-Mom/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:45:08 -0800 AMAMom Welcome to the group! If you decide to be a late-in-life mom, know that you are part of a strong trend! More and more women are having babies in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Advanced Maternal Age (AMA)... If you decide to be a late-in-life mom, know that you are part of a strong trend! More and more women are having babies in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Advanced Maternal Age (AMA)...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100865/Hi-Hooray-Ive-been-accepted-into-your-group/#100866 http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100865/Hi-Hooray-Ive-been-accepted-into-your-group/#100866 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:37:32 -0800 AMAMom We'll be taking this group right into the New Year. So, here's the question: What are some things you'd like to talk about in 2007? On my blog Mommy Musings I listed the top ten concerns for... So, here's the question:
What are some things you'd like to talk about in 2007?
On my blog Mommy Musings I listed the top ten concerns for...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100871/Winding-down-2006-and-looking-to-2007/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100871/Winding-down-2006-and-looking-to-2007/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:33:32 -0800 AMAMom Medically speaking, a woman's fertility starts to decline after age 35. Recent studies also show that men's fertility starts decling in the mid-30s and 40s too--kind of destroying the idea... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312990/is-it-harder-to-conceive-a-baby-when-you-get-older/#312997 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312990/is-it-harder-to-conceive-a-baby-when-you-get-older/#312997 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:24:39 -0800 AMAMom Try and get an appointment. It's always best to play it safe when it comes to teeth. A seemingly minor incident can have some long-term consequences. A good dentist will let you know what to watch... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313255/dentistry-question/#313259 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313255/dentistry-question/#313259 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:16:19 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16183/Rob and Beth on snow drift.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16183/Rob and Beth on snow drift.jpg Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:46:58 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16182/Christa and Mom in the snow.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16182/Christa and Mom in the snow.jpg Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:45:49 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16181/Christa on top of snow drift.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/16181/Christa on top of snow drift.jpg Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:44:11 -0800 AMAMom I'll be honest: this is tough. Painful. I've cried. Gnashed my teeth a bit. Okay-- a lot. I know all the wrong things I could say--and I am determined not to. Because more than anything else, I want... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3391/Walking-Alongside-My-Young-Adult-Child/#230478 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3391/Walking-Alongside-My-Young-Adult-Child/#230478 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:28:31 -0800 AMAMom Simplify. My husband suggested that I change the word to simple, but I like the fact that simplify is a verb, i.e. it involves action. I let my life get too complicated. Relationships get too... My husband suggested that I change the word to simple, but I like the fact that simplify is a verb, i.e. it involves action.
I let my life get too complicated. Relationships get too...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227075 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227075 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:04:42 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/15745/100_1479.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/15745/100_1479.jpg Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:54:33 -0800 AMAMom My twenty-year-old daughter is facing some tough consequences because she made some poor decisions. How it all plays out will determine if she can pursue a lifelong dream--or not. Yes, I'm being... How it all plays out will determine if she can pursue a lifelong dream--or not.
Yes, I'm being...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3391/Walking-Alongside-My-Young-Adult-Child/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3391/Walking-Alongside-My-Young-Adult-Child/ Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:16:01 -0800 AMAMom A few years ago, my husband deployed overseas. He left on December 6th. We celebrated an early Christmas before he left. I quickly learned I couldn't do it all. So I picked my priorities--my three... I quickly learned I couldn't do it all. So I picked my priorities--my three...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1750/Helping-A-Child-Through-Military-Deployment/#221388 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1750/Helping-A-Child-Through-Military-Deployment/#221388 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:48:20 -0800 AMAMom Here's another way to look at it: Maybe your "love language" is giving gifts--meaning you express love to other people by giving them something. It's not a crime to do that! Gary... Maybe your "love language" is giving gifts--meaning you express love to other people by giving them something.
It's not a crime to do that!
Gary...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310357/keeping-christmas-presents-until-christmas/#310361 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/310357/keeping-christmas-presents-until-christmas/#310361 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:26:44 -0800 AMAMom PLUM magazine is sponsoring an essay contest for late-in-life moms. PLUM is published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). For more information you can check out my blog post... http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100877/Essay-Contest-for-Late-in-Life-Moms/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100877/Essay-Contest-for-Late-in-Life-Moms/ Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:24:03 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12779/100_1115.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12779/100_1115.jpg Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:55:11 -0800 AMAMom You did the right thing--the hard thing--and you did it for your children as much as you did it for yourself.  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1730/Brought-up-with-abuse-as-a-child-almost-got-stuck-in-it-as-an-adult-My-story/#221275 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1730/Brought-up-with-abuse-as-a-child-almost-got-stuck-in-it-as-an-adult-My-story/#221275 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:40:02 -0800 AMAMom You can check out my advice on Minti entitled No More New Year's Resolutions! I got tired of each year being littered with unkept resolutions. Then I read about the idea of picking one word to... I got tired of each year being littered with unkept resolutions. Then I read about the idea of picking one word to...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/361/No-More-New-Year-Resolutions/ http://www.minti.com/groups/361/No-More-New-Year-Resolutions/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:53:41 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12621/j0382674.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12621/j0382674.jpg Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:53:41 -0800 AMAMom So--risk, dare, dream--all good words. Have you narrowed it down to one yet? I have three words too--but will pick one by January 1st! Have you narrowed it down to one yet?
I have three words too--but will pick one by January 1st!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227084 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227084 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:45:25 -0800 AMAMom Just wondering...any words come to mind for 2007? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227087 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227087 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:44:31 -0800 AMAMom You're pretty focused already! Could your word be "Improve?" http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227074 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227074 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:44:04 -0800 AMAMom "Trust" is so risky--but that's what life is about--risking. So, do you think you'll still focus on that for 2007?   So, do you think you'll still focus on that for 2007?
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227077 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227077 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:43:16 -0800 AMAMom Are you still planning on focusing on the word "lucky?" I'm just curious. I have two words that I'm debating right now--well, three, actually. But I'll narrow it down by January 1st. I'm just curious. I have two words that I'm debating right now--well, three, actually. But I'll narrow it down by January 1st.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227079 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227079 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:42:31 -0800 AMAMom So, can you think of one word to encompass your thought about helping others?    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227082 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227082 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:41:27 -0800 AMAMom We have a few new members. Please tell us about you and your families! http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100863/Please-introduce-yourselves/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100863/Please-introduce-yourselves/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:40:17 -0800 AMAMom Celebrating the holidays is challenging because of my children's wide range of ages. I wrote an article called Holiday Tug of War for InspiredMoms.com--just sharing my perspective and what I'm... http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100864/Children-of-All-Ages/ http://www.minti.com/groups/22/Late-in-Life-Moms/blog/100864/Children-of-All-Ages/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:39:06 -0800 AMAMom This was a little something that I shared with my son. I did other special things with each of my daughters too. More on that another time. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/#228136 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/#228136 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:31:14 -0800 AMAMom I think mothers should be exempt from getting sick until their child graduates from high school. But, reality is, we do get sick. Excellent article! One suggestion: My sister was a kindergarten... But, reality is, we do get sick.
Excellent article!
One suggestion: My sister was a kindergarten...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2940/Oh-No-Im-Sick-Emergency-Tips-for-Parents-Who-Cant-Afford-to-Be-Under-the-Weather/#228164 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2940/Oh-No-Im-Sick-Emergency-Tips-for-Parents-Who-Cant-Afford-to-Be-Under-the-Weather/#228164 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:29:35 -0800 AMAMom Thanks for the encouraging words. I am enjoying writing to the Minti community. I've enjoyed your posts too. I'm glad Minti connected us! I've enjoyed your posts too.
I'm glad Minti connected us!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/#228134 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/#228134 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:44:14 -0800 AMAMom Seems like the glue gun works best, although the other option was using double-sided tape.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2944/Simple-Christmas-Gift-for-Teachers/#228181 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2944/Simple-Christmas-Gift-for-Teachers/#228181 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:41:39 -0800 AMAMom I am hopelessly craft-challenged. Sewing? Nope. Cross-stitching. Barely. Painting? Puh-leese! But I have found one inexpensive, handmade gift for teachers that even I can do. It's simple, simple,... Sewing? Nope.
Cross-stitching. Barely.
Painting? Puh-leese!
But I have found one inexpensive, handmade gift for teachers that even I can do. It's simple, simple,...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2944/Simple-Christmas-Gift-for-Teachers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2944/Simple-Christmas-Gift-for-Teachers/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:00:28 -0800 AMAMom  My son Josh was a boundary banger. From toddlerhood right on through middle school, he hit any boundaries as hard as he could to see if they held.  Often I felt like a...  Often I felt like a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2934/Of-Lizards-and-Laughter/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:45:34 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12557/Josh and me http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/12557/Josh and me Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:41:24 -0800 AMAMom It's good to remember that kids at this age--tweens/teens--are going through a lot of changes. So, we need to cut them some slack. I mean, I'd never want to be sixteen again, even if I did wear a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309582/teenage-emotions/#309584 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309582/teenage-emotions/#309584 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:42:44 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11932/100_1136.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11932/100_1136.jpg Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:10:54 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11931/100_1037.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11931/100_1037.jpg Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:07:54 -0800 AMAMom I read your post, but haven't read the other answers yet, so I hope I am not repeating what someone else said. Seems to me you have two issues here: 1. What to do about this Saturday 2. What to... Seems to me you have two issues here:
1. What to do about this Saturday
2. What to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309421/personality-clash-with-my-husband-what-would-you-do/#309435 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309421/personality-clash-with-my-husband-what-would-you-do/#309435 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:55:41 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11640/100_1157.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11640/100_1157.jpg Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:25:50 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11639/100_1149.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11639/100_1149.jpg Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:22:10 -0800 AMAMom I'm thinking about starting a group called "Words for 2007" where we can share what our focus word is for the new year--and encourage each other through 2007. Anybody interested?   Anybody interested?
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227080 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227080 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:50:43 -0800 AMAMom Moves are always a good reason to re-organize and declutter! Hope you can spend more time enjoying the holidays and less time cleaning--all the stuff will be there come January! And it's okay to... Hope you can spend more time enjoying the holidays and less time cleaning--all the stuff will be there come January! And it's okay to...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/165393/Turning-on-Christmas/#165394 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/165393/Turning-on-Christmas/#165394 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:48:45 -0800 AMAMom Most teens like gift cards from their favorite stores. Then they can take advantage of those after Christmas sales! Gift certificates to a movie theater are also a favorite--or to a video... Gift certificates to a movie theater are also a favorite--or to a video...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309208/what-2-buy-4-xmas--help/#309214 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309208/what-2-buy-4-xmas--help/#309214 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:45:20 -0800 AMAMom Sorry for answering a question with a question: Are you talking about first-time parents over 50? Grandparents raising their grandchildren? If you let me know, I'll respond again. I'm what I call... Are you talking about first-time parents over 50? Grandparents raising their grandchildren?
If you let me know, I'll respond again.
I'm what I call...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308873/mature-age-parents/#308875 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308873/mature-age-parents/#308875 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:23:08 -0800 AMAMom Wouldn't it be fun to share our words for 2007 within the minti community? It certainly helped me to tell my word to my writing partner! She'd remind me when I forgot--and I made sure I shared my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227085 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/#227085 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:36:48 -0800 AMAMom Got your attention, didn't I? If you're like me, your past is littered with failed New Year's Resolutions. The road to hell may be paved with good intentions...my past is paved with a bunch of... If you're like me, your past is littered with failed New Year's Resolutions. The road to hell may be paved with good intentions...my past is paved with a bunch of...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2727/No-More-New-Years-Resolutions/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:37:22 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11394/My Top 5 Reasons For Being Grateful http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/11394/My Top 5 Reasons For Being Grateful Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:34:38 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/10886/100_0245.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/10886/100_0245.jpg Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:49:40 -0800 AMAMom My Friday blogs are becoming a favorite-must-write-today blog. And--a half-clean house is an accomplishment in my book!  http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/191252/Today-I-am-thankful-for/#191254 http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/blog/191252/Today-I-am-thankful-for/#191254 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:11:30 -0800 AMAMom What a sweet expression of love to your daughters. Make sure you take those necklaces and tuck them away someway safe. It's not too early to be thinking about an album or scrapbook for their high... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2128/Take-a-Little-Comfort/#223423 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2128/Take-a-Little-Comfort/#223423 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:09:56 -0800 AMAMom I just bought a pinata for my daughter's birthday. It's in the shape of the number 6, which is how old she'll be on Christmas Eve. It was all of $10, which I thought was relatively... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307345/how-do-i-make-a-pinhata-/#307350 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307345/how-do-i-make-a-pinhata-/#307350 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:37:17 -0800 AMAMom http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/9975/Christa and her pumpkin.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/amamom/photos/9975/Christa and her pumpkin.jpg Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:24:10 -0800 AMAMom Try putting a timer on for maybe 5 minutes. Tell Reilly that when the bell goes off, it is time to get out of the tub. You could find a fun little timer shaper like an animal or something too--just... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307479/tips-on-getting-reilly-out-of-the-bath/#307484 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307479/tips-on-getting-reilly-out-of-the-bath/#307484 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:10:17 -0800 AMAMom I understand your concern and your wish to protect your child. Perhaps there could be a compromise--your son could attend a the funeral but not the visitation. My son attended his grandmother's... Perhaps there could be a compromise--your son could attend a the funeral but not the visitation. My son attended his grandmother's...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307442/seeking-advice-on-funerals-and-children/#307464 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307442/seeking-advice-on-funerals-and-children/#307464 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:39:11 -0800