DJules

@DJules (55)

United States • Age 51

Joined myLot 18 years ago

www.dancinjules.com

DJules's Activity

What do you do after dinner?

lazeebee @lazeebee (5461) • Malaysia 22 Jul 08

Each evening, after dinner and cleaning up, I'd have my shower, and would look forward to spending the rest of the evening, relaxing! I'd either read a book, watch TV (if my favourite shows are on), watch a movie on...

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DJules I like to read! I'm an absolute bookworm, and reading is one of my favorite past times. I also like to work on the various crafts that I enjoy, and spend time with my family.

23 Jul 08

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Have you ever read a book that made you cry?

gemini_rose @gemini_rose (16264) 13 Apr 08

Oh my goodness me, I did tonight. I read my daughter a story every night when she is in bed and I had bought her a new book, and so I decided to read it to her. It is called "The Velveteen Rabbit" and at first it was ok, it had...

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DJules Oh, I loved the Velveteen Rabbit - and it was one of the very first books that made me cry! And the number of books that have made me cry? Too numerous to count. I am a complete bookworm, and many of the books that I have read have affected me emotionally.

14 Apr 08

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when it comes to weight and age are we always truthful?

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 24 Mar 08

have you ever lied about your age, or your weight, either to look better, or to get into places like clubs, or get senior discounts, young people say they are older than they are to get into clubs, some younger people...

weight and age

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DJules I don't lie about my weight, but I don't own a scale either, so I don't always know precisely what my weight is. I care more about being healthy and feeling good than what the number on the scale is. I also have never lied about my age, in either direction....

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How many children do you have and how many did you want?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 12 Mar 08

I had three. I wanted thirteen! When I was growing up I always wanted to have a bunch of kids. I was blessed with three. But in many ways I got my wish. This was the house everyone hung out at...and everyone called me mom. I have...

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DJules When I was growing up, I always thought I wanted a huge family! But then I actually had a child, and the truth of how difficult parenthood can be began to sink in. We have two children now, and I am very happy with that. I have the time and energy to give...

12 Mar 08

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Should children be allowed to view child birth ?

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 15 Oct 07

I often wonder if children, I mean from 12years onwards should be allowed to view child birth. Would it put them off child birth or would they take it in their stride and get over it after some time. I was very eagert to see a...

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children

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DJules My daughter was present at the birth of her little brother when she was three years old. There were other adults there to take care of her if she needed to leave (My mom took her out of the room once when I was especially loud) and we talked about everything,...

12 Mar 08

I have heard that having a baby is painful and then others say it's not?!?

carrara58 @carrara58 (20) • United States 11 Mar 08

I want to know from mommy opinions on how painful (or how not painful) having a baby is. If you have had a painful experiance, could you give an example to compare the pain for us "non-mommies" out here.

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DJules Having a child was one of the most intense experiences of my life. With my first child, I had an epidural, and with my second, it was an unmedicated birth. I definitely prefer the unmedicated birth! Yes, there is pain. but I felt so much better so much sooner...

12 Mar 08

Why do people go on The Moment of Truth? Would you?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 5 Mar 08

Between marriages breaking up and women having nervous breakdowns I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would want to go on this show! I wouldn't put myself in that situation for any amount of money! I think the people...

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DJules I really feel like the people who go on that show must be in a situation where they are quite desperate to win the money that is available. I think it's sad, and I've only watched the previews, but it always looks to be a pretty heart-wrenching experience. It...

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bubbles...bubbles....my bubbles....

copperkitten @copperkitten (3473) • United States 21 Dec 07

HAHAHAHA!! Last night I decided to give the kids a big bubble bath with lots of bubbles. I filled up the tub then had them come in and see all the bubbles. There was about a foot of water and 2 feet of bubbles! Lots of Bubbles....

bath time

bubbles

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DJules I know this is an older discussion, but I just saw it, and Oh My! How very, very adorable - kids AND an adorable puppy! :) Thanks for posting this, it definitely gave me a smile this afternoon!

6 Mar 08

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March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 1 Mar 08

Many people don't realize, that like puppies and kittens, pet store guinea pigs (and other pets) also come from pet mills. Instead of supporting the pet mill industry, if you're considering getting a pair of guinea pigs, check...

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DJules We shared our home with three guinea pigs until they passed away. I loved the sweet noises they would make in the morning, waiting to be fed and get cuddled and played with. We truly enjoyed our cavy companions!

3 Mar 08

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wat was the name of ur favourite teacher?

atifshahzad1 @atifshahzad1 (632) • Pakistan 1 Mar 08

as my favourite teacher was Sir. Sadique Sajid and the at college level my favourite teacher was Sir. Mushtaq

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teacher

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DJules I have three teachers that really stand out for me The first was my second grade teacher, Mrs. Latrelle, who let me write stories when I was finished with my work. She was the first person outside of my family who encouraged my creativity. The second was...

3 Mar 08

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Am I too protective as a mother

cherrytree9000 @cherrytree9000 (7) 2 Mar 08

I have a child who started school last year and another that starts this year. Already I find the oldest is growing up too fast coming home repeating words they heard from older children in the school. It hurts especially as I've...

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DJules As much as we might want to, we can't shelter our children forever. Instead, we much teach them to navigate through a world that may contain negative influences and experiences. I think as long as we are around for our children to rely upon for support,...

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Who do you run to?

plainhousewife @plainhousewife (332) • Philippines 26 Feb 08

When problems occur in your marriage, who do you usually run to to vent out? I've heard that it's usually best that you run to your mother-in-law for hse knows your husband more than you do. How about you?

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marriage

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DJules First and foremost, I try to work things out with my husband. For the not-so-big stuff that I sometimes complain about (little irritants like not using the laundry basket, not putting stuff away, etc.) my "rule" is that those sort of complaints only get...

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Do you re-read books?

zenmachado @zenmachado (1617) • United States 18 Feb 08

I don't practice re-reading. Its not because I feel its a waste of time, but because I feel that I could be experiencing a new book. Do you return to books you've read before?

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DJules I often re-read books, because I find that when I read them at different stages of my life, they may have different things to say to me. Things I read as a young, single, childless woman may be understood differently, or more completely now that I have a bit...

19 Feb 08

Report Cards

mag_keizer2007 @mag_keizer2007 (1282) • Canada 28 Jan 08

I do not like how they grade children in elementry school!! My daughter is in grade 2 and even though she gets good grades...mostly A's I disagree with the fact that she gets a letter grade at all. They do not get tested on the...

grading

report cards

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DJules A desire to get away from the system of grades is one part of the reason why we homeschool. I was a "good student," and was often so busy with jumping through the hoops that were set to get a good grade that very little true learning took place along the...

29 Jan 08

Do you think library will still be needed 50 years from now?

friendship @friendship (2084) • Canada 24 Sep 07

As you already know... Internet now has abundance information. You can get any info without setting your foot at the library. You can hear any music on the Internet. You can also see movies and read e-books. Fifty years from now,...

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DJules The internet may have an abundance of information, but libraries have librarians. Children's librarian's, who will take the time to develop story time programs, or reccomend a good book. Reference librarians, who are always willing to lend a helping hand. They...

25 Sep 07

If you could break one habit forever, what would it be and why?

claire03 @claire03 (1443) • United States 25 Sep 07

Most of the people have at least one habit that is really hard to break, so if you are given the chance to break one habit forever, what would it be and why? for me, it would choose one bad habit that i want to change forever, one...

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DJules I think the one habbit I would break would be my tendency to procrastinate. I'll start work on that, I think...tommorow!

25 Sep 07

What INSPIRES You?

thefortunes @thefortunes (2367) • Netherlands 20 Sep 07

Tell me please, or tell us what or who inspires you? Every inspiration counts in our life, and I would like to know what makes you tick? What inspires me most is people that go for their dreams, and don't let anyone or...

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DJules Spending time with my children, and seeing what cool people they are becoming inspires me. Having long, rambling talks with my husband inspires me. Hiking in the woods inspires me. Reading the blogs of other women inspires me. Looking at the arts and crafts...

21 Sep 07

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Home Schooling

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 20 Sep 07

I watch a program on last night where a family home schooled their kids because they were military and it was more convient for them. I personally could have never home schooled as I was the breadwinner and needed to be at work. I...

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DJules We homeschool our children. I feel that with public school, children are missing out on interacting and socializing with all different ages, and being a part of their community. As an adult, I've never once had to sit in a room with only my same-age peers and...

21 Sep 07

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