http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/comments/ Latest comments by exquisite-flower on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk exquisite-flower aww, that is amazing http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5876/Frog in back yard one.JPG/#838520 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5876/Frog in back yard one.JPG/#838520 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:18:52 -0700 exquisite-flower wow what incredible colour what incredible colour]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5875/Some wicked clouds out back of our house.JPG/#838516 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5875/Some wicked clouds out back of our house.JPG/#838516 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:13:15 -0700 exquisite-flower Fascinating.  Absolutely awesome picture.   Absolutely awesome picture.
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5874/clouds1.jpg/#838515 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5874/clouds1.jpg/#838515 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:12:36 -0700 exquisite-flower mmm, nice.  Enjoy it, that is one treat worth savouring! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/838343/Yum-Yum--Melted-Chocolate/#838506 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/838343/Yum-Yum--Melted-Chocolate/#838506 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:52:07 -0700 exquisite-flower sucking on fruit is wonderful fun for a baby.  I used to wrap up hard fruit in a piece of muslin and the fruit juice could then be sucked through, this is particularly good with harder fruit... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/838498/wondering/#838501 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/838498/wondering/#838501 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:49:57 -0700 exquisite-flower That is lovely of you to come and write your own thankyou.  You got a fantastic Mother, and i believe she has a daughter to be proud of and then some!  Glad you had a great birthday... http://www.minti.com/members/cazza/blog/838076/Special-Blog-from-Caitlyn/#838495 http://www.minti.com/members/cazza/blog/838076/Special-Blog-from-Caitlyn/#838495 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:35:30 -0700 exquisite-flower Well done!  Glad you got something you like!! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/838466/THANKS-WORLD-VISION-AND-MATT/#838491 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/838466/THANKS-WORLD-VISION-AND-MATT/#838491 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:28:38 -0700 exquisite-flower These are scary statistics.  Thank you for sharing this and raising my awareness. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9679/Starving-to-Death-Does-My-Child-Have-an-Eating-Disorder/#838489 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9679/Starving-to-Death-Does-My-Child-Have-an-Eating-Disorder/#838489 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:23:27 -0700 exquisite-flower ooh, we do too!!!  Especially the mess ... what fun! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5186/I love spag.JPG/#838484 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/5186/I love spag.JPG/#838484 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:14:43 -0700 exquisite-flower She is one beautiful girl!!  ♪♫ http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/4124/My little princess... :)/#838471 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/4124/My little princess... :)/#838471 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:39:11 -0700 exquisite-flower Can you believe he is so BIG now!!  Wow. http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/4128/My mother and Francis at two weeks old. He was so tiny.../#838468 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/4128/My mother and Francis at two weeks old. He was so tiny.../#838468 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:17:16 -0700 exquisite-flower I like this.  It is actually something we do here at home and I have seen it done at E's school, though I had never seen it named before.  Shall continue to do this with awareness... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9724/Could-your-kids-be-better-behaved/#838463 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9724/Could-your-kids-be-better-behaved/#838463 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:07:07 -0700 exquisite-flower Beautiful picture.  May I snag it?? Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/53911/Random park, Cam, Francis duck photos 023.jpg/#838449 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/53911/Random park, Cam, Francis duck photos 023.jpg/#838449 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:05:08 -0700 exquisite-flower Wow, what a 2nd birthday for your daughter!  Thank you for sharing your story. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9684/Baby-number-two-arrives-24-months-after-baby-number-one/#838427 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9684/Baby-number-two-arrives-24-months-after-baby-number-one/#838427 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:03:57 -0700 exquisite-flower This is gorgeous http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/53424/our marriage.jpg/#838402 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/53424/our marriage.jpg/#838402 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:58:48 -0700 exquisite-flower Useful advice, thank you.  I know someone I shall refer to this article.  Thanks again Peace EF.x Thanks again
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9678/How-to-Navigate-the-School-System-When-Your-Child-Has-a-Disability/#838400 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9678/How-to-Navigate-the-School-System-When-Your-Child-Has-a-Disability/#838400 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:57:27 -0700 exquisite-flower This is fantastic.  To se changes within the school system is a great credit to the teachers.  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9677/School-of-Hard-Knocks-Getting-Behavioral-Help-for-Teachers-in-the-Classroom/#838399 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9677/School-of-Hard-Knocks-Getting-Behavioral-Help-for-Teachers-in-the-Classroom/#838399 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:51:54 -0700 exquisite-flower Brave boy! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/49666/Hospital.jpg/#838398 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/49666/Hospital.jpg/#838398 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:50:45 -0700 exquisite-flower way to go!!! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/46504/hubby's a shoveling.jpg/#838393 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/46504/hubby's a shoveling.jpg/#838393 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:38:33 -0700 exquisite-flower nice http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/46475/GARDEN SHED 001.jpg/#838391 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/46475/GARDEN SHED 001.jpg/#838391 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:34:18 -0700 exquisite-flower Blissful.  http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/45328/Francis asleep on kitchen chair 003.jpg/#838389 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/45328/Francis asleep on kitchen chair 003.jpg/#838389 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:31:50 -0700 exquisite-flower Make the use of all the help we can get - what a privilege!! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/45138/dog helping me out.jpg/#838388 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/45138/dog helping me out.jpg/#838388 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:30:39 -0700 exquisite-flower aww, what a cutie ... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/44369/Francis fell asleep on his floor.jpg/#838387 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/44369/Francis fell asleep on his floor.jpg/#838387 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:27:32 -0700 exquisite-flower Gorgeous! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/42961/Snow and orange bleue 025.jpg/#838386 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/42961/Snow and orange bleue 025.jpg/#838386 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:20:25 -0700 exquisite-flower wow. it looks like a fairy tale! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/42053/my street to the left.jpg/#838382 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/42053/my street to the left.jpg/#838382 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:53:16 -0700 exquisite-flower these are really handy! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/39326/porter cot with change table/#838353 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/photos/39326/porter cot with change table/#838353 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:48:42 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh how exciting, You certainly deserve to be happy Thuy.  Sounds like you have the perfect day planned, I am sure all will go to plan and will be right up there amongst the happiest days of your... http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/837453/1-WEEK-UNTIL-MY-WEDDING-/#838348 http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/837453/1-WEEK-UNTIL-MY-WEDDING-/#838348 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:40:30 -0700 exquisite-flower Sounds like you got your hands full with all these parties, but at least the kids are having a ball.  Hope the one this weekend has gone well also. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/paula8672/blog/829910/Birthday-Party/#838271 http://www.minti.com/members/paula8672/blog/829910/Birthday-Party/#838271 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:01:03 -0700 exquisite-flower Happy Birthday Caitlyn Sounds like you are going to have the best birthday ever!  Enjoy every moment - you will have many happy memories to carry on with you. Peace EF.x Sounds like you are going to have the best birthday ever!  Enjoy every moment - you will have many happy memories to carry on with you.
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cazza/blog/837673/Caitlyns-9TH-birthday-today/#837693 http://www.minti.com/members/cazza/blog/837673/Caitlyns-9TH-birthday-today/#837693 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:08:28 -0700 exquisite-flower Go girl!  Sounds like you have had a holistic make-over.  Hope you have a fantastic thanksgiving weekend and keep the 'sexy mama' thing going ... you deserve it! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/837689/Feeling-sexy-/#837691 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/837689/Feeling-sexy-/#837691 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00:34 -0700 exquisite-flower Well written advice.  Thank you for sharing Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9599/Emotional-Abuse-is-ABUSE/#837680 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9599/Emotional-Abuse-is-ABUSE/#837680 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:40:22 -0700 exquisite-flower You are a wonderful person, and it is a great honour to know you.  Keep your chin up, because you know that because of the work that you, your colleagues and similar departments working... Keep your chin up, because you know that because of the work that you, your colleagues and similar departments working...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9509/About-Child-Protection-Workers-telling-the-truth/#837678 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9509/About-Child-Protection-Workers-telling-the-truth/#837678 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:37:23 -0700 exquisite-flower I totally agree.  This has worked so well for me in various situations as I have shared here on Minti in the past.  Good advice Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9474/Consistency-is-the-Key/#837657 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9474/Consistency-is-the-Key/#837657 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:12:27 -0700 exquisite-flower Definitely worth a try.  Being calm and knowing your baby will get any parent through these seemingly endless moments Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9619/babies-and-crying/#837582 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9619/babies-and-crying/#837582 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:36:37 -0700 exquisite-flower Amusing, though possibly better suited to one of the groups?? I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Peace EF.x I thoroughly enjoyed reading this
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9635/HEALTH-ADVISORY-FOR-PARENTS/#837581 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9635/HEALTH-ADVISORY-FOR-PARENTS/#837581 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:33:20 -0700 exquisite-flower I agree, I thought all these through before my daughter started anywhere.  Over the years my decisions have been influenced by what is on offer and what I am able to provide.  I know that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9650/The-perfect-education-in-school/#837580 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9650/The-perfect-education-in-school/#837580 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:29:35 -0700 exquisite-flower We had to address this a few years ago when E was very young (and I am sure it will come up again at some point) but at the time I had started using language that was less than desirable and she must... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9676/F-You-Mom-How-to-Stop-Your-Child-from-Cursing-in-Your-Home/#837579 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9676/F-You-Mom-How-to-Stop-Your-Child-from-Cursing-in-Your-Home/#837579 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:23:15 -0700 exquisite-flower there are amny things to do in London, rain or shine.  It would be good to expand and include a variety of things people might enjoy.  Even if it is not something you and your family would... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9694/If-its-nice-and-sunny-in-London-this-is-a-great-place-to-take-your-children-and-its-free/#837574 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9694/If-its-nice-and-sunny-in-London-this-is-a-great-place-to-take-your-children-and-its-free/#837574 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:07:46 -0700 exquisite-flower This sounds fascinating, am checking out the links, thank you for sharing with us Peace Ef.x Peace
Ef.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9527/Storytelling-Links-for-Parents/#837572 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9527/Storytelling-Links-for-Parents/#837572 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:04:21 -0700 exquisite-flower Congratulations on the new job.  It is fantastic when we get along with the people we work with.  I wish you many happy shifts in the weeks to come. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/836919/Got-the-job-but-so-exhausted/#837569 http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/836919/Got-the-job-but-so-exhausted/#837569 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:45:22 -0700 exquisite-flower Good advice, we are working up to this soon I hope.  I shall be glad to the preparation and chance to ready myself.  Thank you Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9515/Are-You-Caught-in-a-Tug-of-War-with-Your-Child-Dont-Test-Me/#837568 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9515/Are-You-Caught-in-a-Tug-of-War-with-Your-Child-Dont-Test-Me/#837568 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:42:53 -0700 exquisite-flower Also it may help to check out the flylady.com.  She has some great ideas that you can adapt into your lifestyle.  I believe there is also a flylady group here on Minti called... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9606/Im-there/#837566 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9606/Im-there/#837566 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:36:06 -0700 exquisite-flower This is good advice.  Children are one of lifes most precious gift. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9574/enjoy-your-kids-now/#837564 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9574/enjoy-your-kids-now/#837564 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:42 -0700 exquisite-flower Good advice. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9525/staph/#837563 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9525/staph/#837563 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:25:00 -0700 exquisite-flower Rachie, this would be better posted in the Q&A section of the site, then you can re-write this as an advice article when you have some answers and done some personal research to help other women... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9720/new-baby/#837562 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9720/new-baby/#837562 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:23:59 -0700 exquisite-flower This is beautiful, however it is not advice and should probably be better placed within your personal blog or one of the groups - there are many where this would fit in nicely. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9715/my-little-1/#837560 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9715/my-little-1/#837560 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:22:31 -0700 exquisite-flower Thank you for passing by.  I agree about the 'me' people - but it takes all sorts to make the world go around, and I am sure there are instances where I am seen to be one of them though I hope... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#837555 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#837555 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:13:08 -0700 exquisite-flower lol ... good point, I have been wondering when the 'competition' side of things ends .. ... .. but it includes how many we send as well as how many we receive right?  So get sending ... http://www.minti.com/members/ellamia/blog/837291/Tikes/#837541 http://www.minti.com/members/ellamia/blog/837291/Tikes/#837541 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:43:16 -0700 exquisite-flower A good party can have 'healthy' options as well as treats.  Most of the parties E has gone to have had limited 'unhealthy' options.  Just one dish of something sweet/fancy and the rest is... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9547/Party-Food/#837435 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9547/Party-Food/#837435 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:45:11 -0700 exquisite-flower Wonderful advice, there is groundwork in place for a wonderful supportive friendship between these two sisters - good on you for sticking to your guns Hollie, it has obviously payed off, and I bet... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9557/sibling-rivalry/#837427 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9557/sibling-rivalry/#837427 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:37:00 -0700 exquisite-flower Shall check this out, thanks for the info! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9568/Great-Music-the-Whole-Family-Will-Enjoy/#837418 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9568/Great-Music-the-Whole-Family-Will-Enjoy/#837418 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:32:35 -0700 exquisite-flower Great advice.  I hope that you manage to keep things in perspective, I know it is not easy, but it does help having friends around you where you live as well as here within communities such as... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9600/over-run-mum/#837374 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9600/over-run-mum/#837374 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:45:17 -0700 exquisite-flower I believe that it is important to do what is right for you and your family, each is different in circumstances and jsut because we all have different ways of doing things doesn't really make one way... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9607/Toilet-Training-Your-Baby/#837366 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9607/Toilet-Training-Your-Baby/#837366 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:32:07 -0700 exquisite-flower I agree with not lying to him, however I would also suggest not to give false hope.  I am in a similar situation here with my daughter and decided that while I will not lie to her I will not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9641/wheres-my-dad-/#837358 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9641/wheres-my-dad-/#837358 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:20:43 -0700 exquisite-flower Singing surely brings comfort and security to a child, even as they grow older it can soothe them.  Keep this habit, it is priceless. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9646/Changing-Your-Toddlers-Nappy/#837353 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9646/Changing-Your-Toddlers-Nappy/#837353 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:13:28 -0700 exquisite-flower I hope that things work out for you and your son.  I agree with your idea of an ultimatum.  Your son needs to know where he stands and having it official leads to less misunderstandings in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9681/A-Army-wife/#837351 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9681/A-Army-wife/#837351 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:10:31 -0700 exquisite-flower I love nursing.  It is fun and can help people so much.  But so many are disillusioned and leaving or going on sick leave.  My prayers are with you. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836689 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836689 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:21:28 -0700 exquisite-flower Be consistent.  Keep on keeping on, one day you will see the results that you want to see and at the end of the day what matters is how you feel about yourself.  It is a balance of all... http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/835542/I-have-lost-cms-but-no-weight/#836680 http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/835542/I-have-lost-cms-but-no-weight/#836680 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:06:52 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks Helen.  Such a wonderful view of my future.  Homework now stretches endlessly ... thankfully at the blissful age of 5 it is still exciting and she loves it and she is eager and I am... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:08 -0700 exquisite-flower Happy Thanksgiving.  Sounds wonderful to 'Escape East'!  Hoping you have a fantastic weekend Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836676 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836676 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:54:17 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh Emmie, ♥big hugs♥  Sadly the NHS does this to far too many people all the time.  I intended to go back to work one day, and stories like this one and the ones my friends... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836675 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836675 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:51:57 -0700 exquisite-flower This is a beautiful tribute and so true.  Although there are some things I have changed, there are many things that I would never change, and I am proud of the job my parents did on me and my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:45:18 -0700 exquisite-flower There are many other options before surgery that mean that you can reverse the decision easily later on.  Talking to your local doctor or nuses will help to clarify your options and provide you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:30:58 -0700 exquisite-flower Some fantastic advice in here.  I like the way you tackled the situation and addressed it one step at a time.  I am sure it will help many others in the community here as well.  Works... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:38 -0700 exquisite-flower Good advice.  Instinct is a true gift I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I... Instinct is a true gift
I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:13:00 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh that sounds just as dangerous!  I love cycling, but it does give it a bad name when adults who I thought would know better are being so dangerous.  And now you say children also - it is... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836545 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836545 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:46:42 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks Janice.  Here there is no law about cycle helmets, and I think that they need to make that a law before they insist people ride on the road, but it is the people who don't have them that... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836544 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836544 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:44:05 -0700 exquisite-flower They should just enforce the law, even if it is just a by-law.  I cant remember what the fine is, but I know it is unrealistic and steep for the crime.  But seeing as I am not the one... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836543 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836543 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:40:05 -0700 exquisite-flower You seriously mean that people load up their baby prams/buggies with groceries and walk on the road?  Oh man!  I really missed out on that one.  I could have been up there with the... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836542 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836542 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:37:06 -0700 exquisite-flower Sounds like you got the perfect weekend lined up.  Enjoy every moment and make as many memories as you can!!!  I totally agree, we do need this every once in a while.  And if it is on... http://www.minti.com/members/bigmama/blog/835410/Friday-Already/#835432 http://www.minti.com/members/bigmama/blog/835410/Friday-Already/#835432 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:25:30 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh wow, congratulations.  That is wonderful news. Peace EF.x   Peace
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/834485/Enjoying-the-everyday/#835411 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/834485/Enjoying-the-everyday/#835411 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:21:01 -0700 exquisite-flower Well done!  You succeeded.  Thank you for sharing them.  I have only ever seen a chipmunk in these wildlife sanctuary places. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835409 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835409 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:19:19 -0700 exquisite-flower There are some fantastic replies below here - alternatively you could look up online - it does take time to trawl through baby name sites, but some are really good and provide names with certain... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835326 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835326 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:15:15 -0700 exquisite-flower That is fantastic news about your Dad.  Stoma reversals are often successful, so this should give him a new lease of life.  I hope you are making the most of not having the boys!  They... http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/834348/A-quiet-week/#835292 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/834348/A-quiet-week/#835292 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:52:02 -0700 exquisite-flower Tonsils will be swollen o you can hardly recognise them, and may have white spots on them.  If you have a seriously sore throat and suspect tonsillitis then go see a doc fast.  They will be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/835275/tonsilitis/#835280 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/835275/tonsilitis/#835280 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:21:34 -0700 exquisite-flower aww gorgeous!  Those PJ's gonna get a lot of wear!!  Peace EF.x Peace
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#835200 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#835200 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:29:34 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh I know Cazza.  She completely melted me when she said that.  I am kinda frustrated today as I saw the guy whose camera holds the photos and I totally forgot to ask him about... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835199 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835199 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:28:22 -0700 exquisite-flower To be totally truthful I never get out without a great deal of drama - the sad thing is I dont ask for it, but it is hard for other people to give some time for their life to make mine a little... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835198 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835198 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:27:12 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh Emmie, it WAS an absolute ball.  We raised heaps of money for the orphanage and I am sure you would have loved it.  If there is another one next year and you are interested shall let you... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835197 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835197 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:25:02 -0700 exquisite-flower oh i know!  And what a treat it was!!!  I can't wait to get my sticky fingers on those pictures to share them with everyone Peace EF.x Peace
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835188 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835188 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:19:10 -0700 exquisite-flower That is fantastic news.  It is good when they see that wearing glasses helps their eyes and pays off Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9355/First-Eye-Test/#835178 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9355/First-Eye-Test/#835178 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:12 -0700 exquisite-flower It is definitely good to be aware Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9663/infectious-diseases/#835169 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9663/infectious-diseases/#835169 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:59:34 -0700 exquisite-flower A written birth plan is a great advantage, even if it is all the different options youa re itnerested in, at least it means you have given thought to the process, and changing your mind at the last... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8991/25-27-weeks/#835164 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8991/25-27-weeks/#835164 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:52:47 -0700 exquisite-flower Gentle exercise is a wonderful thing to do, but I think when I got to this stage of mine that was the last thing on my mind!!!  I am so terribly lazy. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9129/31-32-weeks/#835158 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9129/31-32-weeks/#835158 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:46:17 -0700 exquisite-flower wonderful series, and very informative and helpful Am inspired by you - doing all this and also being pregnant at the time. Peace EF.x Am inspired by you - doing all this and also being pregnant at the time.
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9266/37weeks/#835155 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9266/37weeks/#835155 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:43:18 -0700 exquisite-flower aww girl!  I hear you on that - in fact when the questions start as soon as a lady announces she is pregnant and everyone thinks she wants to do the math for them.  When someone says... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9397/40-weeks/#835154 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9397/40-weeks/#835154 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:41:49 -0700 exquisite-flower Swaddling is a good skill to develop, certainly makes those first few months that bit easier.  Routines are a dream, whatever age our babies/children are.  The best thing is they can be... Routines are a dream, whatever age our babies/children are.  The best thing is they can be...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9648/sleeping/#835096 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9648/sleeping/#835096 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:35:35 -0700 exquisite-flower Motherhood (by which I guess I do mean parenting in general) is a privilege to do.  It is something we do without payment and as our children get older it is important that they help out with... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9680/an-i-doing-enough-without-working/#835095 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9680/an-i-doing-enough-without-working/#835095 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:33:12 -0700 exquisite-flower Organisation is always a great thing to have around.  A happy family is a pleasure to be around.  I am glad you have found a way to organise and make things happen.  I get organised,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9672/How-to-manage-your-house-husband-and-kids-and-avoid-mess-and-chaos/#834940 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9672/How-to-manage-your-house-husband-and-kids-and-avoid-mess-and-chaos/#834940 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:47:11 -0700 exquisite-flower back to front sounds like fun!!  am fortunate t have never had any difficulty with nappy changes when E was younger.  Geat tips here Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9179/trouble-with-changing-your-baby/#834938 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9179/trouble-with-changing-your-baby/#834938 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:44:13 -0700 exquisite-flower This is always a good idea.  Organisation does seem to be the key to any successful Christmas or other seasonal celebration. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9180/Christmas-shopping-made-easy/#834937 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9180/Christmas-shopping-made-easy/#834937 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:42:34 -0700 exquisite-flower A lot of truth in this.  Sometimes we think the children around us (maybe not even relatives, but just children of friends) are busy playing and pre-occupied with what they are doing so we do or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9228/be-careful-what-you-do-around-kids/#834927 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9228/be-careful-what-you-do-around-kids/#834927 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:38:33 -0700 exquisite-flower We literally bought a few of those white sleep suits before the birth and then on the day my parents ran into town and bought up loads of pink stuff for us, some in new born sizes, and some in bigger... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9290/How-to-Buy-for-both-a-Girl-and-Boy-when-the-gender-is-Unknown/#834925 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9290/How-to-Buy-for-both-a-Girl-and-Boy-when-the-gender-is-Unknown/#834925 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:33:10 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks for sharing.  It is good to remember that it is about keeping the fun in the activity and building up confidence by degrees instead of haivng the finished article immediately.  There... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9421/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/#834917 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9421/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/#834917 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:28:06 -0700