ruthann8's comments

The Wii and Preschoolers - Blog Entry

23 Mar 2009 09:52 AM

I love the Wii, but I really don't play it that often. Once a month at the most b/c I prefer playing with people. It is much more fun:)

The Wii and Preschoolers - Blog Entry

23 Mar 2009 09:47 AM

I personally think that Nintendo in general has had better family friendly systems & games. The Wii sport games can be a great activity on a rainy day or during those long winter months! There are not a lot of indoor activity places in small towns. Maybe a roller rink or an open gym if your lucky. We love ours and very often play it at family gatherings. And certain games have wi-fi and allow you to play over a wireless internet connection, which has allowed us to play with our distant family. I totally agree with limiting screen time but would be flexible depending on why and what they were playing.

Ya the Wii fit comes with the balace board and now there are other games coming out that use the balance board like snowboarding.

Yikes! I Have To Wear A Bathing Suit!? - Blog Entry

19 Mar 2009 06:38 AM

What about a curvy, hippy, large top, flabby belly & big butt woman:) I seem to have ALL of the problems! I have a suit and have been debating about signing up for baby & mom swim classes. I think they would be fun & a great way to meet moms with babies around Ellamaes age. I just have to get over my bathing suit fear!

Reasons to Give Your Spouse a Second Chance - Blog Entry

16 Mar 2009 06:02 AM

I agree with you Samual. And for the longest time I thought someone who did those hurtful things would never deserve a second chance. And they don't! But it's not about them it is about the person or persons they hurt. I absolutely LOVE my husband and he is my best friend. I would have to give him a second chance, not for him but for ME. I don't think I could just end it all. We have given 12 years to our relationship, I would be lost with out him. At this point I don't think I will ever have to worry about it. But I can see how people get "stuck" in bad relationships.

Single Parenting: A Single Parent Is......... - Blog Entry

13 Mar 2009 11:30 AM

My mom was a single parent. My mom divorced when I was 5 (I think, b/c I don't remember) and my brother was 1. She was only 21. Her own family was a little screwed up and b/c she was the oldest she was often a parent to her siblings too. I remember a few of my aunts living with us at times. She remarried when I was in college, but still to this day she works two jobs. She kind of has to catch up financially. Of course when we think of single parents we always think of the difficult financial part of it but often forget the emotional part of it. I have no idea how my mom held it all together, I have a lot of respect for her.

On a happy note, my mommy is on her way to visit me right now!! Or I should say visit her granddaughter, Ellamae! She should be hear by 3pm!!!!!

The Price of Nagging - Blog Entry

13 Mar 2009 11:01 AM

I nag and at times too much! Sometimes my dh just expects me to do things. So I just stopped doing certain things and you know what, the floor got dirty enough so he vacuumed and the toilet got dirty enough and he cleaned the bathroom! He soon realized that if you do these things regularly it takes less time in the long run. I also found that he is more willing to do certain things, he HATES mopping but likes vacuuming and cleaning toilets and sinks. But we both hate dusting so our house gets dusty at times :) We also try to clean together. I clean the kitchen while he is cleaning the bathroom. And on nice days doing yard work together doesn't even seem like work it is quality time together.

I am currently having to nag too much. B/c of the economy the tables have turned. I am working a ton of hours and my dh is lucky to get 28hrs. But the at home stuff hasn't shifted and I am getting tired. I even bring our daughter to the sitter 2 mornings a week so my dh can relax! It is a little frustrating but I can understand that he may feel "worthless" not being the bread winner.

Are Your Children Safe with Their Grandparents? - Blog Entry

10 Mar 2009 11:18 AM

My mom is only 46 and she would care for Ellamae the way I want her too. She is always interested in all the new ways to raise a baby. And even though she successfully raised her children she understands that in some instances she is lucky nothing happened to us. She has even baby proofed her living areas and guest bedroom for us.

My MIL is another story. I don't think I would leave Ellamae alone with her, she sees no reason to baby proof, which in a split level home with open staircases & makes visits very tiresome b/c I can't take my eye off her for a second! Ellamae has even broken some of her collectables. And my MIL has some issues that kind make her seem spacey at times.

And I wouldn't leave Ellamae with either of the grandpas. My step dad has never raised kids or babysat and I don't want him practicing on Ellamae, maybe he can when she gets a little older. My dh's step dad has a brain injury , his short term memory is not very good and at first he wasn't even allowed to stay home alone himself (I think the FIL issues is causing the MIL to burn out, making her kind of spacey).

It all depends on the situation and the grandparents.

Designer Babies Are Now Available - Blog Entry

05 Mar 2009 10:42 AM

Currently with what they can do I'm not to worried about it. As the technology advances and we can determine the genes for athleticism, intelligence, and more complex facial features such as high cheek bones, we will run into a problem :) But like you said diversity breeds beauty. I believe in one of my classes we discussed that one of the first things are mind uses to determine what looks good is symmetry.

Designer Babies Are Now Available - Blog Entry

05 Mar 2009 06:16 AM

Ya I know it is for selecting appearance, but the technique has been used for genetic medical conditions for awhile now. I just don't think people are going to pay the cost for a blond haired blue eyed boy. And after they are told what they have to go though and its not a guarantee people are just not going to do it. The technology has been around for awhile. I just don't think normal people are going to go do it. Would you? I think any laws reguarding this may hurt people who really need to use the technology. Most people just want a healthy baby.

Designer Babies Are Now Available - Blog Entry

03 Mar 2009 10:58 AM

I really don't think it is going to be that popular. The cost will be outrages and the technique is unnatural. It is also not a guarantee. Most normal people are not going to do this. This technique was developed for parents who carry genes for medical conditions that are deadly to babies/children. Like cystic fibrosis which when both parents carry the gene there is a 25% chance the baby will have the disease. And I know there are many other deadly genetic disorders. I think we may just be overreacting b/c of all the hype over the octuplets situation.