Julie Gentry's comments

The Trend to Open Adoption - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:49 PM

Maybe in the years to come, Lola will get her life together. For now, if she wasn't the birth mother, would you even CONSIDER exposing your young children to any person with her lifestyle? I think it's unfair to the kids AND to your wife - the kids' mom -- to do so. If she's clean in five years or ten years, and the boys are curious, then it makes sense. It doesn't make ANY sense at this point in their lives. I agree with Patti.

Do You Have a Web Site? Do You Need One? - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:35 PM

Bartering for a site is a good idea, especially if it's a simple informational site. Good advice.

Ask a Baby Blogger: Why Can't You Breastfeed a Baby on a Schedule? Part 2 - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:29 PM

LOL! I always wait for your blogs. They're some of the most interesting reading of the day!

A Homeschooler and Their Money: Don't Get Me Started! - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:27 PM

We do a homeschool co-op, but since I teach a class that's required for graduation, my out of pocket expenses are only $16/mo - for 4 kids :-). We don't have quite the budget for homeschooling that you do, so mine have to share computer time. How awesome that your husband can build them!

A Homeschooler and Their Money will Not Be Parted? - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:17 PM

Bravo! We are definitely FRUGAL homeschoolers here. One thing we do is when people ask what the kids want for Christmas, we tell them! They want a science museum pass -- which has reciprocal benefits for all the OTHER science museums. Or a zoo pass. Etc. For $45, we got a Traveler's pass to a science center more than 100 miles from us. It's Portland so we've been often; but it's also good at the local science museum -- the one whose pass would've been $75 :-).

When You Absolutely, Positively Cannot Stand a Customer, Client or Colleague - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:12 PM

Good article. I smile. It either softens them, or it infuriates them. I figure I win either way *snicker*.

Ask a Baby Blogger: Why Can't You Breastfeed a Baby on a Schedule? Part 2 - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 12:07 PM

I completely agree about exclusively breastfeeding for at LEAST 6 months. I remember my son's first food at 8 months when a well-meaning mom gave him a Ritz cracker (loaded with sugar!). Breastfeeding on demand is great if it works for your family. I disagree, however, that it's the ONLY way to go. I personally know dozens and dozens of families for whom schedule feeding has been very successful -- ditto with sleeping through the night :-). Each family needs to do what fits them best. The important thing is that the baby is loved, fed, and well cared for.

Interesting series. Thanks!

Are Your Daily Habits Wasting Energy? - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2007 07:45 PM

We figured out that leaving our computers on at night was costing more than a quarter per night. While there is some added "wear and tear" even with shutting them down properly, it's not $100/year's worth.

What are Your Whys? - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2007 01:11 PM

One of my biggest "why"s is to allow my husband more time (and money) to work on his music.

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

12 Feb 2007 10:08 AM

Great! Look forward to reading it.

Yes, David started out in the Level 1 nursery. He didn't have any problems, but I did, so it was precautionary. Since he was already on the 3 hour schedule (can't imagine a 2!), we continued with it. We did read the PFP book, took what worked for us, and tossed the rest.