Valorie Delp's comments

Parental Dilemma: Big Birthday Parties for Little Kids - Blog Entry

17 Feb 2009 04:39 AM

We are a big birthday party family. Ironically, birthday parties are around the corner for us--we are in the throws of doing one for my oldest and my son--it's a combined party and there will upwards of 60 guests. To me, a big party is a cultural thing and even though we are run of the mill New Englanders, my kids didn't grow up that way. In the city, you had a 'household' over and if that household had cousins, uncles, aunts, second cousins--they came too. So that's what we're doing here. LOL I'm sure our friends will be scared away after that party!

Prince Harry Opens Mouth Inserts Foot Again and The Boss' Ticket Scandal - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2009 04:42 AM

I was wondering the same thing Libby.

Could homeschoolers be caught up in truancy sweeps - Blog Entry

10 Feb 2009 02:03 AM

This happens *somewhat* regularly in the city. . .and more so since they have someone new in charge of homeschooling. They actually went to our apartment when we moved to see if we were still living there or if we had truly moved.

Solving Obesity: Food Prices Based on Calorie Count - Blog Entry

09 Feb 2009 04:42 AM

I know. . .I meant the pounds. But thank you for the explanation. . .for some reason I was't seeing the pound sign before the number. That helps Angel?

Here it tends to be that the cheaper food is more fattening--unless you cook from scratch.

Solving Obesity: Food Prices Based on Calorie Count - Blog Entry

07 Feb 2009 04:29 PM

Samual your signs for European money are rejected by our comment system. Try writing it out. . .numbers and words only. . .no symbols. (A pain I know.)

Angel--what an interesting thought. ;-)

How Long Do You Have to Worry About SIDS? - Blog Entry

05 Feb 2009 05:06 AM

There is so much that is associated with the possibility of SIDS that sure, that's one possible idea. And of course as you know I'm sure, babies don't all develop at exactly the same rate.

It Takes an Office to Raise a Child - Blog Entry

05 Feb 2009 05:02 AM

I think it really depends on the type of work and the needs of a baby. And also, they aren't generally bringing newborns but rather babies who are a little older. I'm assuming you're not a mom? But we moms are capable of a pretty heft amount of multi tasking!

Playing the Blame Game: Jessica Simpson's Parents and Grandmother of Octuplets - Blog Entry

04 Feb 2009 04:48 AM

Well ya know Libby. . .I was an only child and look how many kids I have! LOL

I do think that the pendulum tends to swing sometimes. . .but I think the story begs to question the ethicality of fertility in general. We have some of the losest laws in the world. And then we're upset that this happens. Can't really have it both ways.

Do You Think Jessica Simpson is Fat? - Blog Entry

01 Feb 2009 05:05 AM

Yep--I thought she looked horrible in the photo. She's obviously put on weight but I don't think that's the end of the world. But I think that when you put on weight you don't wear clothing that's as tight as possible such that you're bubbling out over your waist line. But hey, what do I know?

Teachers Split on Effectiveness of Homeschooling - Blog Entry

28 Jan 2009 04:46 AM

Actually I would assume that being on par scholastically would mean regarding what they know and are learning. But I would also assume that when they say it impacts them negatively, that could refer to socialization type issues.

I agree Andrea--that people who tend to give me the hardest time about homeschooling are those who don't know anything about education. Although I've met plenty of teachers against it.