Fatherofeight's comments

Proposed Foster Care Reform in Texas - Blog Entry

22 Feb 2007 11:44 AM

Thanks ladies, I agree completely with both of you. Melody, I know people who have paid the moeny to adopt overseas solely because they could not stand the hassle dealing with the state. I don't know of any state that has a good reputation in regard to hassles. Traci, that has been the problem here and there have been some cases that got a lot of attention because they were so horrible, that something had to be done. It must be scary to be a person who has to decide whether to take a child out of a home when it is a marginal case. The marginal cases blow up into very bad ones sometimes. It seemed to me looking from the outside that the caseworkers were just desparate to find someplace to place kids who would be sitting on their desk in the meantime. Sometimes, the caseworkers just didn't have any good place to put a child. It is a mess.

Looking For My Waist: I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing - Blog Entry

22 Feb 2007 07:54 AM

Andrea, I don't like any vegetables, maybe that is my real weight problem. I need to be hypnotized and told to eat green things.

"Did Somebody Dial 911?" - Blog Entry

22 Feb 2007 07:44 AM

Kristyn, a few years ago, we had a similar thing happen. I opened the door and there is this huge (at least 6'8") policeman saying that someone had dialed 911. I let him in to look around so he could go back out to do his job. When we looked in the master bedroom, the mystery was solved, our bassett hound had knocked the phone off the table and hit, by coincidence, the speed dial for 911. Only the dog, Nancy and I were home. We scolded Suzi, but she had no idea about what she had done. We thanked the policeman and he left. I just hope that they get there that quickly if and when we ever really do need them.

My Passion Has Changed - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 10:17 PM

Thanks, I just couldn't believe how hard it was for me to hear someone say that word. I say this to you so often, but I really do value your opinion on these matters which are so close to my heart. Thank you, thank you.

Just Like Dad - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:32 PM

Lets hear it for dear Mom. Thanks, Andrea. There was a crowd of rough types in that place but Dad was mad, and you shouldn't mess with a mad Dad, or Mom.

Getting My Mind Right: The Next Phase - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:29 PM

Go get'em girl. You may want to look at the weight loss blogs, Patti. There are regular bloggers there and also some of us are doing a little guest blogging, so it has a lot of information. Somebody may suggest something that gives you the spark to get the rest of the weight off. Good luck.

Basic Nurture: Catching Up - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:25 PM

I appreciate your support, Patti.

Another Baby Left With Boyfriend Tragedy - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:23 PM

Believe when I say that his time in prison will be hard time.

Just Like Dad - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:21 PM

Thanks Melody, it even took a while to make him feel like he no longer had to be the protector for his little brothers.

Thinking Away the Pounds: A Study of 84 Housekeepers - Blog Entry

21 Feb 2007 07:19 PM

You guys gave me a great idea, I will call it Paul's Gym and it will feature vacuum cleaner pushing, lifting laundry out of washer and putting in dryer, climbing stairs, etc. If it is a success, I will split the profits with you guys.

Seriously, I am trying a little thing that seems to be working, I am tightening my belt a little tighter than usual. It makes me feel full, even when I'm not.