Anna Glendenning's comments

Which Springfield Will Be THE Springfield? - Blog Entry

10 Apr 2007 04:29 PM

ahhhh, Springfield Oregon, don't blink as you drive through town... From my understanding the Simpsons was based on Springfield Oregon or at least that's what everyone in Oregon was told.... And the "Voice" (a woman older then I am) of Bart lives right here in the Rose City....

Life Insurance: I Bet You Need It! - Blog Entry

26 Mar 2007 09:33 AM

...and be sure to check out the Insurance Blogs where there is more information about the kinds of life insurance you might be interested in!

Single Moms and Sons - Blog Entry

25 Mar 2007 05:40 PM

My son was 11 when I divorced his father. Along with "allowing" my son to have and build his own relationship with his father I made sure he stayed in Boy Scouts...and that I was supportive of the male role models there were in his life.

I also NEVER asked either of my children to make or even express a "choice" of which parent they would live with. I chose to handle this issue by saying,

"I will fight tooth and nail to keep you with me unless you tell me you want to go stay with your father."

I just felt my kids should know that I was still in charge and that no matter what I would keep them with me and not make them decide. But, I also wanted them to know that if their hearts desire was to live with their father--I had room to hear them say so.

Neither of my kids ever wanted to live with their father--and now they are grown and understand the reason I divorced him was the fact he wasn't a good role model. But, I never had to tell them--they came to this conclusion on their own.

Please, Don't Call Me "Mrs." - Blog Entry

25 Mar 2007 04:23 PM

Wow! I am exactly the opposite of you! I have always frowned on my children calling any adults by their first names... Ever... I am not even that crazy about my son calling his pre-school teacher "Miss Kathy"

I simply won't allow my children to be supervised by an adult who feels it's appropriate to disrespect the manners I teach my children, but to me it isn't just about Manners--it's about Safety and the fact my children don't need to be on a first name basis with Adults it's just too friendly especially for teachers or childcare providers.

When I was divorced I didn't mind being called "Mrs. My-Kids-LastName" at all and never ever corrected anyone... I didn't want my kids to have to explain anything...

What I hate MORE then anything on earth is to be referred to as "MS." I never liked it--don't use it and can't stand to be called MS... In fact, I will correct anyone who uses this to address me...

Having been a divorced--single mother and a married woman, I have always felt honor to the title of Mrs. and it doesn't make me feel nearly as old as someone calling me "Mam" Of course, I was upset when checking out of the local mini-mart and being called "Senora" the other day--It's been a long long time since anyone called me "Senorita" and that made me feel pretty bad!

Parental Liability: When your Child Becomes a Parent. - Blog Entry

08 Mar 2007 08:15 AM

I agree with you completely! Things have changed over the years and these were not the rules not that long ago. I was rather happy when I researched this issue and think the changes are great. Not too many years ago a teenage girl could Move away from her parents, have a baby and be supported. Now it requires her parents in order for her to collect benefits.

The Insurance Application - Blog Entry

07 Mar 2007 01:32 PM

Thanks Diane, I agree with all the computers and instant answers I don't think I would have completely understood what's involved!

How I Stopped Biting My Nails (a work in progress) - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 08:38 PM

Aimee--I hope you have good luck! I learned a long time ago to "take care" of my nails with polish and such but to NOT allow them to grow too long. The problem I have when they get too long is ONE will Break and an hour latter I chew the rest off!

For about a year I kept them just at the end of my fingers.... and they became very strong and I "broke" the basic habit... Now, I let them GROW for those special time, Like right now I let them grow for Valentines....so I can paint them RED!

Also JELLO....lots a Jello! and I like "Magic Nails" polish because it has nylon fibers which make it Terrible to try and chew through....and hard as a rock plus this stuff won't peel off....

Peeling off my nail polish is often another "trigger" and then I chew...

Adenomyosis: My Story Part #3 Surgical Options Hysterectomy - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 11:39 AM

Thank you Andrea, I am so sorry that you were not able to have more children.

When I was young I wanted 10 children, but alas it seems that wasn't meant to be. Sometimes I am so grateful that we are living in these times--some of us wouldn't have survived childbirth 100 years ago! I know I would have been one who did not...so, have always been thankful for the children I was able to give birth.

When our IVF adventure came to an end--I wasn't too disappointed. I had wanted to give my husband a chance for children--but, we started the IVF with the attitude that if it failed we would Adopt Siblings from the Foster Care System--and that is exactly what we did four years ago!

I can tell you that the LOVE I have for my 2-adopted little ones is EQUAL in every way to the love I have for my older biological children.... So, I have 4 of the 10 I originally wanted. Hopefully, Grandchildren will make up for the Rest!

Ask a Baby Blogger: Why Can't You Breastfeed a Baby on a Schedule? - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2007 12:32 PM

Valorie--Interesting how things change during the Years! When mine were born in the 80's it was NO Solids until over age 1-year and Absolutely supplement with Water.... In fact, before I left the hospital I threw a fit because I didn't want a bottle to touch my babies lips and the nurses demanded that we stay until I could show them I could give him water without using a bottle!

Anyway, if Water is out now--forget my above remark. I will say, however I fed my kids H2O everyday and they have NEVER been sick at ALL--Perfect School attendance from K-Grad School with the exception of an accident... The closet thing to "sick" my 23 and 22 year old's have suffered was Chicken Pox and now they have a shot for that! But, even when my 2-breastfed babies had Chicken Pox it was not a big deal--they did it on winter break!

In the 80"s water was like some sort of magic thing so I am sure that was why WE were advised to water our babies????

Tip of the Day- Put away Your Antibacterial Soap - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2007 10:15 AM

I completely agree with you. There was a study a few years back about children who grew up on Farms... and who worked around all the Germs of the day-to-day farm life. These children appear to get sick less often and it is believed their immune system is built up due to exposure that their bodies can learn to defend.

We use AntiBacterial soap and Peril when we go to public bathrooms, or sit in shopping carts, or ride the rides at Disneyland. Otherwise, we just use regular soap and water to wash hands. Once a week I wipe down light switches, toilet handles and door knobs in the house with Bleach to kill off the hand things that get on them.