Michele Cheplic's comments

Love That Lasts - Blog Entry

Today at 03:17 AM

I too am so amazed when I witness elderly couples around town still holding hands, aiding one another, hugging, etc., isn't that sad that they are the exception instead of the rule? I always wonder what it is that they have that so many other couples lack. Nice blog, Dale.

Screaming Kid Makes for Travel Nightmare - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 05:06 AM

Ugh, Andrea that IS a travel nightmare. Luckily you had nice people sitting next to you ready to render aid. I agree; unless the kid zonks out after screaming, the yelling only gets worse with time.

Do You Discipline Your Child in Public? - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 05:01 AM

I agree Rhiannon1mom, you don't have to spank to get your message across, but you can't let your kid run hog wild either. Thanks for the comment--well put!

Do You Discipline Your Child in Public? - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 04:57 AM

Ruthann, how long did her tantrum last? When my dd has a meltdown in public I place her in the car, close the door, and stand next to the vehicle until she's done. It's much quieter in the parking lot than in the car ;-)

Should Kids Move Out at 18 - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 04:54 AM

I know some parents who wish their kids would move out on their 10th birthday--or when they start rolling their eyes, sneaking out at night and talking back. When I told my 5-year-old that one day she'd be moving out and living in her own place, she responded: "But you're coming too, right? Who's going to cook for me?"

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: the Worst Part of the Job - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 04:51 AM

Nice post, Aimee!

The Problem of Time - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 04:50 AM

When you figure out how to add more hours to a day let the rest of us in on the secret ;-)

Christmas Cookies to Bake With a Preschooler - Blog Entry

Yesterday at 04:49 AM

I agree, Tricia, there's no better time of the year to get in the kitchen with your kids!

Halloween for Baby - Blog Entry

31 Oct 2009 12:10 PM

You made the right decision. My daughter was Cillian's age for her first Halloween. We were in Hawaii visiting my mom who was recovering from Stage 2 breast cancer and I skipped the costume. She slept through all of the trick-or-treaters and the next year she killed as a Disney Dalmatian. The cutest pup ever--and I am a snap happy parent, so believe me when I say that it took a LOT of effort not to dress her up as a peapod for her first Halloween. Guess what? We survived and have yet to NOT dress up in subsequent years. She's been a giraffe, monkey, cat, and this year she's a dinosaur. I have 100s of photos of her in those costumes and they more than make up for the lost Halloween.

Skip this year and go all out next year. Your son won't care.

Jon Gosselins Mantrums and Michael Jackson's Millions - Blog Entry

31 Oct 2009 09:14 AM

Jon's lucky, I actually think his self destruction came early. Look at other shameless Hollywood types like Mel Gibson who have yet to repent. Though, something tells me that Jon's so-called revelation has strings attached. There's more to this than meets the eye and I'm sure he is doing it for himself more than he is for his kids.