http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/activity/ Latest activity by LisaPetrarca on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk LisaPetrarca Janice...now why did you had to go and slap me upside the head with that Christmas tree?!?LOL! Hope your not too lonely...just keep blaring that music, dancing and singing, that always puts a smile... Hope your not too lonely...just keep blaring that music, dancing and singing, that always puts a smile...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1043579/CHRISTMAS-COUNTDOWN--PARTYING-SOLO/#1044863 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1043579/CHRISTMAS-COUNTDOWN--PARTYING-SOLO/#1044863 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:33:08 -0700 LisaPetrarca LOL! Oh our wonderful husbands sound so much alike! Thank you so much for the beautiful poem...it was perfect!! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1038439/STEVE-is-Mr-DAFT-for-sure/#1040841 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1038439/STEVE-is-Mr-DAFT-for-sure/#1040841 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:13:23 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thank you Janice...did I ever tell you how inspiring you are! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1036329/MOMS-DO-YOU-HAVE-SMASH-FACE/#1037672 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1036329/MOMS-DO-YOU-HAVE-SMASH-FACE/#1037672 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:25:03 -0700 LisaPetrarca I'm back....haven't been by in ages. We all need to step up and get the good news or our Savior out there! Have a wonderful day!   Have a wonderful day!
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/1022207/Where-are-we-all/#1036385 http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/1022207/Where-are-we-all/#1036385 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:28:36 -0700 LisaPetrarca I have a blog titled "Bowl of Inspiration" if you need some encouragement, help, comfort or inspiration...please stop by! You never know where you may find a blessing waiting for you. CLICK... http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/1036382/Need-Some-EncouragementInspiration-Today/ http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/1036382/Need-Some-EncouragementInspiration-Today/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:25:39 -0700 LisaPetrarca I'm going to join your group...thanks for the invite! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1036329/MOMS-DO-YOU-HAVE-SMASH-FACE/#1036376 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1036329/MOMS-DO-YOU-HAVE-SMASH-FACE/#1036376 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:13:00 -0700 LisaPetrarca Isn't Skype the GREATEST! When my son was in Paris his cell phone didn't work and I was so stressed (a 17 year old alone in Paris w/ no contact). Then we discoverd Skype and I was sooo... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1034177/One-Very-Happy-Mum/#1034665 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1034177/One-Very-Happy-Mum/#1034665 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:14:12 -0700 LisaPetrarca I guess just picturing myself and how I looked laying on the dogs bed made me laugh...my kids thought it was a crack up! You know how teenagers are! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034654 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034654 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:08:09 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Emz, Still a little bit sore...LOL! Hope you're doing good!   Still a little bit sore...LOL! Hope you're doing good!
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034652 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034652 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:06:20 -0700 LisaPetrarca I'm going to actually try to get to sleep tonight by 12:00...fingers crossed. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034650 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034650 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:04:43 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Annie, I've been good, just SUPER busy as usual. Trying to work on slowing down and enjoying everyday...except yesterday!LOL!   I've been good, just SUPER busy as usual. Trying to work on slowing down and enjoying everyday...except yesterday!LOL!
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034649 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034649 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:03:21 -0700 LisaPetrarca Glad I was able to give you a laugh today! You sound like me...that kind of stuff cracks me up when I see it happen to other people. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034648 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034648 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:02:00 -0700 LisaPetrarca I know...she looks so sweet. But you should have seen her come at me...LOL! I'm still a little sore, but I can still laugh about the whole thing! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034647 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034647 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:00:45 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/68719/cherokee.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/68719/cherokee.jpg Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:48:45 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hahaha yes Nell that's exactly how it happened, how'd ya know? LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034537 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1033788/NEED-A-LAUGH-TODAYREAD-THIS/#1034537 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:44:03 -0700 LisaPetrarca I'm so glad your having a great day. I LOVE your pics!!! Especially the palm tree! Thanks for the comment, I haven't been very diligent in keeping up with my friends lately. I needed a reminder, take... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1030768/Strange-Phenomenon/#1033459 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1030768/Strange-Phenomenon/#1033459 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:46:01 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Nell...good to hear from you! Hope your doing well!!! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1009861 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1009861 Sun, 24 May 2009 01:33:12 -0700 LisaPetrarca I hope so...fingers crossed!! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1009859 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1009859 Sun, 24 May 2009 01:31:46 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Janice, I've been gone for a while (or should I say BUSY with all the kids schedules). Hope everything is going great for you...I will stop by and catch up! And yes, it's nice to have some great... I've been gone for a while (or should I say BUSY with all the kids schedules). Hope everything is going great for you...I will stop by and catch up!
And yes, it's nice to have some great...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1008161 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1008161 Wed, 20 May 2009 07:08:43 -0700 LisaPetrarca OH THANK YOU! You just made my day...LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1008160 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1008160 Wed, 20 May 2009 07:06:02 -0700 LisaPetrarca THANK YOU! This has been a once a lifetime experience!!! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1007932 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/1007921/My-Sons-a-ModelWHAT/#1007932 Tue, 19 May 2009 20:02:53 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thank you so much for your response. I'm glad you understood the point I was trying to make, along with the fun behind trying it out. THANKS AGAIN!   THANKS AGAIN!
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/#974267 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/#974267 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:58:31 -0700 LisaPetrarca I am sorry you misinterpreted my intention of providing the height predictor website. I in no way intended to imply that the lack of height is a bad thing. I wanted to expose the unfortunate... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/#974223 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/#974223 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:36:28 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/64777/kidsheight.gif http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/64777/kidsheight.gif Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:33:31 -0800 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/64776/P4032964.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/64776/P4032964.JPG Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:31:14 -0800 LisaPetrarca Do you wonder how tall your child will be? Unfortunately, it begins to become especially important to parents as your child enters sports. With the cost of college these days, many parents are... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11428/Childs-Height-Predictor/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:59:31 -0700 LisaPetrarca Preparing for the holiday season can be overwhelming. Please stop and take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this amazing day.  Pondering the words of my favorite Christmas song, I... Pondering the words of my favorite Christmas song, I...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10758/Little-Drummer-Boy-Play-Your-Drum/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10758/Little-Drummer-Boy-Play-Your-Drum/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:51:31 -0800 LisaPetrarca I appreciate your comments, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/#913159 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/#913159 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:03:29 -0800 LisaPetrarca You're so welcome...Christmas seems to bring out the best in people. I feel very blessed, we leave on the 23rd and will get there on Christmas Eve. I can't hardly wait to be with everyone!!! Have a... Have a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/#912941 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/#912941 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:50:15 -0800 LisaPetrarca This Christmas will be different than any we've had before. We received an early "GIFT" that became an unbelievable blessing. A white envelope was slipped into my husbands hands at our... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10716/Christmas-The-Ultimate-Gift/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:52:02 -0800 LisaPetrarca So sorry you had to go through all that Em! I know EXACTLY how it feels. I developed cysts over and over again...having 3 separate laparoscopy surgeries to remove them (at least they cut the same... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/899478/Yesterday-/#901611 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/899478/Yesterday-/#901611 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:50:15 -0800 LisaPetrarca Member avatar for LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/60373/PB304561_1.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/60373/PB304561_1.JPG Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:26:23 -0800 LisaPetrarca Thanks Emmie, it wasn't much and I think others would do the same if they saw her...being a parent makes you extra sensitive to those kinds of things.  http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/842793/The-Teenage-Street-Girl/#842815 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/842793/The-Teenage-Street-Girl/#842815 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:17:54 -0700 LisaPetrarca Member avatar for LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/56306/_9048883.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/56306/_9048883.JPG Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:06:15 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Janice, hope all is well with you! I haven't been by in a while, sorry. I've been swamped with sports right now, but I will definitely be by this week to see what exciting things you have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/#814148 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/#814148 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:05:18 -0700 LisaPetrarca Kellz, That is AWESOME! I wish I had started doing that when my kids were younger. I think they need to learn to do for others too...helps them learn not to be so selfish. Keep it up, you are an... That is AWESOME! I wish I had started doing that when my kids were younger. I think they need to learn to do for others too...helps them learn not to be so selfish.
Keep it up, you are an...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/#814141 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/#814141 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:02:56 -0700 LisaPetrarca I know many people feel as I do, "I want to make a difference in the world, but what can I do?" This can be a common dilemma...I would often just do nothing because I don't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9436/Ryan-Seacrest-American-Idol-Host-and-You--Making-A-Difference/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:43:59 -0700 LisaPetrarca I know Emmie, it's so weird how a simple bloody nose can be a warning sign for this blood disease! Pretty scary...makes you realize how life can change in an instant. Hope everyone stops by his blog... http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/786284/Young-Football-Player-Hit-With-Rare-Blood-Disease/#786601 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/786284/Young-Football-Player-Hit-With-Rare-Blood-Disease/#786601 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:53:49 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thank you so much for the beautiful poem you wrote...it made me smile and I needed that today! You can steal my sons' names if you want Elijah, Jullien, or Joshua. I get tons of compliments on... You can steal my sons' names if you want Elijah, Jullien, or Joshua. I get tons of compliments on...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/780773/I-couldnt-sleep-so-I-ate-strawberries-LOL/#781490 http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/780773/I-couldnt-sleep-so-I-ate-strawberries-LOL/#781490 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:40:13 -0700 LisaPetrarca Happy Birthday Thuy!!! Hope you had a great day....WOW...you're a baby still LOL!! http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/777996/ITS-MY-BIRTHDAY-TODAY-/#781485 http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/777996/ITS-MY-BIRTHDAY-TODAY-/#781485 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:36:51 -0700 LisaPetrarca It's definitely a lot harder to start spring cleaning on yourself...always want to push it all down and think about it later. Thanks for your comment! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9160/Lifes-BaggageClean-Your-Closet/#778732 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9160/Lifes-BaggageClean-Your-Closet/#778732 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:49:45 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Nell, I sure did...late last night while I was taking a shower!! Feel much better now! I sure did...late last night while I was taking a shower!! Feel much better now!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/774672/My-Son-Got-Hit-By-A-Car-Today/#775607 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/774672/My-Son-Got-Hit-By-A-Car-Today/#775607 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:27:53 -0700 LisaPetrarca I have been planning to go through my closet and get rid of ALL the clothes I never wear. This can be a problem because I always think, "No not this, I might wear it again." Time after time... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9160/Lifes-BaggageClean-Your-Closet/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9160/Lifes-BaggageClean-Your-Closet/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:18:45 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Janice, hope you're feeling better! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759382 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759382 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:50:14 -0700 LisaPetrarca Yeah...me too, chu ching, chu ching, I can hear the $$$$ now!LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759319 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759319 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:48:09 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Lynette! Hopefully it wont take too long cuz it's really good! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759315 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/759251/MY-TV-DEBUT-TONIGHT/#759315 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:46:59 -0700 LisaPetrarca Yep...didn't cost anything except my sanity...LOL, just kidding!! Thanks Rue!!   Thanks Rue!!
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/751236/BUTTS-and-Fireworks/#753151 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/751236/BUTTS-and-Fireworks/#753151 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:01:39 -0700 LisaPetrarca I'LL BE WAITING NELL!!  http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#747467 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#747467 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:49:29 -0700 LisaPetrarca THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT...KIND OF NEEDED THAT CUZ I'VE BEEN A LITTLE DOWN LATELY AND HAVEN'T WRITTEN MUCH! I'LL TRY TO START THIS WEEKEND, HAVE HAD A CHILDREN'S BOOK IDEA IN MY HEAD FOR MONTHS,... I'LL TRY TO START THIS WEEKEND, HAVE HAD A CHILDREN'S BOOK IDEA IN MY HEAD FOR MONTHS,...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#747464 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#747464 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:48:28 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Amanda http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#746915 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/741148/HOT-HOT-HOT/#746915 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:06:55 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Kerri, I took a short break to and am slowly getting caught up with all my friends!  Hope everything's going good with you! Take care and talk to ya soon, Lisa  I took a short break to and am slowly getting caught up with all my friends!  Hope everything's going good with you!
Take care and talk to ya soon,
Lisa ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/fremantledocker/blog/740379/Ill-be-back-on-minti-more-often-now/#745965 http://www.minti.com/members/fremantledocker/blog/740379/Ill-be-back-on-minti-more-often-now/#745965 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:10:23 -0700 LisaPetrarca Oh Arna, can't say I miss those days!  But I hope that you were wrong on your dates and your little one will come out and surprise you SOON! http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/745844/Not-Going-To-Last-Much-Longer/#745962 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/745844/Not-Going-To-Last-Much-Longer/#745962 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:07:42 -0700 LisaPetrarca You're so right Amanda!  I am posting what actually happened today, as this part one was written a few days ago on my personal blog lisapetrarca.blogspot.com. Thanks for your comment! Thanks for your comment!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/745841/The-Family-Side-of-Foreclosure-Part-1/#745943 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/745841/The-Family-Side-of-Foreclosure-Part-1/#745943 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:15:11 -0700 LisaPetrarca I think I might...thanks for the comment! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741166 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741166 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:56:16 -0700 LisaPetrarca I love to write so I might try it. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741165 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741165 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:55:39 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks that's a good idea...I just had a visual of them laughing as I walked out the door and making a paper airplane with my letter...that seemed to be the demeanor of the men! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741162 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741162 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:47:43 -0700 LisaPetrarca I've been getting the word out to everyone I know and they have told parents so hopefully through word of mouth we can protect our children...since we aren't getting help from the police. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741159 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741159 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:44:38 -0700 LisaPetrarca I guess some other thirteen year old boys were approached and offered money to get in their car...don't know if they took that serious or not?!? http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741157 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741157 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:43:00 -0700 LisaPetrarca I know I should but...I don't feel like being humiliated again... http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741156 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741156 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:41:14 -0700 LisaPetrarca Yep...I was thinking the same thing Bel! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741153 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741153 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:35:33 -0700 LisaPetrarca I KNOW Angie...the worst part about it is that it made me feel stupid, lucky I get mad when someone makes me feel dumb, so I just kept going on about my story.  No wonder people never report... http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741152 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/735868/I-Went-To-The-Police/#741152 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:34:42 -0700 LisaPetrarca You're definitely right Nell...God was watching out for us that day! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735884 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735884 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:14:07 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks so much, ME TOO!  My son didn't end up having nightmares but he doesn't go anywhere without me now. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735882 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735882 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:13:13 -0700 LisaPetrarca I did and I wrote about it on my Blog...their response was not very encouraging! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735881 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735881 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:12:04 -0700 LisaPetrarca The police didn't take it to serious...I think I will still send an e-mail to the school to warn children.  It's almost summer vacation and kids will be roaming around. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735880 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735880 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:11:00 -0700 LisaPetrarca I had been attacked when I was in high school and fought him off...I guess that experience has made me constantly aware and ready to fight to protect myself and my family. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735879 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735879 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:09:09 -0700 LisaPetrarca I hope that by posting this it will heighten all parents awareness.  I went to the police and posted my story...not exactly what I expected. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735874 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735874 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:07:18 -0700 LisaPetrarca They haven't caught them but I just found out that two other 13 year old boys  had been approached and offered money to get in the car with two Hispanic men. I got chills when I heard that! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735872 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/732199/Sad-and-Scary-Day-Part-2-of-2/#735872 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:04:57 -0700 LisaPetrarca My son had a lump when he was little and it turned out to be an infection...(just like when we get a sore throat and our glands get swollen.)  Good thing you made an appointment because it's... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/728614/lump-in-neck/#729192 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/728614/lump-in-neck/#729192 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:45:01 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks...I appreciate your comment and so did Elijah http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728292 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728292 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:40:57 -0700 LisaPetrarca I let him read everyone's comments...you should have seen the smile!! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728289 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728289 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:36:50 -0700 LisaPetrarca I know!! Hard work pays off. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728288 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#728288 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:33:56 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks for the info...the more help the better!!  We often feel helpless and overwhelmed, questioning if we are doing enough...that's where Minti comes in.  We always have somewhere to turn... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6607/Help-For-Kids-With-ADHDADD/#728030 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6607/Help-For-Kids-With-ADHDADD/#728030 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:05:15 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Bel...you're right, I AM!  There were so many incredible athletes competing that it was a HUGE accomplishment.  He would be able to try out for the Jr. Olympics now but he will be on... http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#725844 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/725814/HE-DID-IT/#725844 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:18:21 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50424/Proud Mommy! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50424/Proud Mommy! Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:27:20 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50423/Elijah - So Ca. Track Championship (200M) http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50423/Elijah - So Ca. Track Championship (200M) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:25:55 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50422/Elijah So. Ca. Championship (400m).doc http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50422/Elijah So. Ca. Championship (400m).doc Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:24:06 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50421/Elijah So. Ca. Championship (400m) http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/50421/Elijah So. Ca. Championship (400m) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:21:58 -0700 LisaPetrarca He's definitely going to be one of those kids that needs to learn the hard way! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722966 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722966 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:48:39 -0700 LisaPetrarca I thought so too.  I was hoping he would have to do community service too though, he's a little selfish...would have been good for him. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722965 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722965 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:47:33 -0700 LisaPetrarca Well put Arna...I will be happy that he will have less drinking money!LOL!  Thanks for the pick me up, I needed that! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722964 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722964 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:45:50 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Rue, I was happy I went too, we bonded and joked around with each other a little...it's nice because those moments are few and far between. Take care, Lisa   I was happy I went too, we bonded and joked around with each other a little...it's nice because those moments are few and far between.
Take care,
Lisa
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722963 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722963 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:44:05 -0700 LisaPetrarca Yeah it was definitely an eye opener for my sheltered little baby, LOL!  I hope this will do it, we will see.  Have a great weekend Nell. http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722961 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/721506/Court-Today-My-Sons-DUI-/#722961 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:42:00 -0700 LisaPetrarca It's so fun getting to help out with the kids...I miss getting to do stuff like that now that my kids are older.  Can't wait to hear about your next excursion! http://www.minti.com/members/fremantledocker/blog/719116/The-excursion-went-well/#721553 http://www.minti.com/members/fremantledocker/blog/719116/The-excursion-went-well/#721553 Wed, 28 May 2008 22:00:16 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks, nice to know I'm not alone! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/716818/Do-I-Have-A-Sickness/#717089 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/716818/Do-I-Have-A-Sickness/#717089 Fri, 23 May 2008 01:36:47 -0700 LisaPetrarca Yes we have it and your right, I love some of the stuff (the tripping, falling etc...)!  It doesn't help that I have a really loud laugh which usually makes everyone stare at me even more when I... http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/716818/Do-I-Have-A-Sickness/#717087 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/716818/Do-I-Have-A-Sickness/#717087 Fri, 23 May 2008 01:35:48 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49918/ALLIE-THE MOUSE HUNTER http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49918/ALLIE-THE MOUSE HUNTER Thu, 22 May 2008 18:52:38 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49917/BACKYARD WATERFALL http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49917/BACKYARD WATERFALL Thu, 22 May 2008 18:49:27 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49916/OUR TROPICAL PARADISE http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49916/OUR TROPICAL PARADISE Thu, 22 May 2008 18:48:06 -0700 LisaPetrarca Me too!  My father was a police officer so I was extra cautious because of all the stories I heard daily.  I still make sure that I am in a safe and crowded environment when I approach... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716793 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716793 Thu, 22 May 2008 17:56:53 -0700 LisaPetrarca You're right, it can be dangerous...but I think everyone has can sense if they should stay far away or reach out.  I still never get too close if its a man and always make sure that it's in a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716791 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716791 Thu, 22 May 2008 17:53:51 -0700 LisaPetrarca After Elijah's school track meet http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49890/Adam and Elijah http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49890/Adam and Elijah Wed, 21 May 2008 21:26:11 -0700 LisaPetrarca Elijah took first place in his Middle School (7th grade) 100 Meter race against two other schools! http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49889/Resting Before Next Race http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49889/Resting Before Next Race Wed, 21 May 2008 21:22:05 -0700 LisaPetrarca http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49888/Elijah's Honor Roll Award http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/photos/49888/Elijah's Honor Roll Award Wed, 21 May 2008 21:19:07 -0700 LisaPetrarca I was close to being invisible when my husband left me and my kids and took all the money, luckily I had family, but I can see why so many people can end up in this situation. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716160 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716160 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:48:59 -0700 LisaPetrarca Hi Emz, I know I feel the same way...hope I helped others to reach out to someone each day! I know I feel the same way...hope I helped others to reach out to someone each day!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716157 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716157 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:47:16 -0700 LisaPetrarca SO TRUE!!  I love your input, thanks! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716156 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716156 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:45:54 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thanks Cazza, and you're right...we are ALL GUILTY OF THIS.  Just hoping this will be a little reminder http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716154 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716154 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:44:49 -0700 LisaPetrarca I used to feel the same way, but it seems like they are always right in front of me wherever I go lately...kind of like forcing me to see beyond my own fear.  It sure makes you feel better after... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716153 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716153 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:43:04 -0700 LisaPetrarca Thank you Thuy!  I know that it's hard to do but lately I've really felt like trying to step outside of my comfort zone and make a small difference to one person each day.  I hope to remind... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716149 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8879/The-Invisible-Man-and-The-Child/#716149 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:41:04 -0700