amber81

@amber81 (288)

United States • Age 36

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Live life to the best!

All Activity

amber81's Activity

Do You Know Someone Like This?

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 19 Aug 07

Do you know someone who purposely suckers ppl or programs to get what they want for free? I've known ppl that will purposely leave their carseat at home when they go in to have a baby so that the hospital will give them a new one...

14 responses •

5 people

amber81 I can't believe someone would get away with that. I do however know someone who use's her kids for extra money. She had her daughter marked disabled to recieve that extra 600.00 amonth, for ssi. I can't belive how people can do that, having children isnt...

20 Aug 07

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Ladies - What is your most favourite accessory in your make-up box?

ranjeetkolarkar @ranjeetkolarkar (1595) • India 9 Jul 07

My wifes favourite is lipstick. What is your favourite make-up accessory?Is it a lipstick, nail-paint, mascara, eye-lashes or any other?

131 responses •

26 people

amber81 I would have to say, Eyeliner. I really like how lipstick looks like on other people, but it is simply not for me! I do like mascara but hardley ware it. I never leave the house without Powder & Eyeliner on.

20 Aug 07

•

1 person

Do you worry about your future...when you get old?

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 19 Aug 07

I worry about it alot. I worry about being able to take care of myself, having money to pay for the things I need and what would happen if hubby passed away. A year or so ago, a friends father had a stroke and went into a...

27 responses •

7 people

amber81 I worry about it. I lost my mother when i was just 8 yrs old, she was 36 yrs old at the time. meanless to say i worry about my future even though im still young. I would hate for something to happen to me and my children be left with out a mother like i was....

20 Aug 07

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Do You Respond To People...

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 20 Aug 07

I was wondering if most MyLot members answer responses to their discussions. Do you respond to them as you get them or do you do them all in one lump once a day or do you wait till you have a whole page to respond to? Do you tell...

46 responses •

17 people

amber81 Sometimes i respond to the people who leave me a comment on what i have said. When i see that someone is rude i try to ignore them but sometimes its unreasonable and i just have to say something. Have you been making good money on here?

20 Aug 07

•

1 comment

•

2 people

Should we put all 12 year old girls on birth control?

Elaeblue @Elaeblue (144) • United States 14 Jan 07

If we did we would have a lot fewer girls falling pregnant. What do you think? Would this work? Would it lower the pregnancy rate for young teens?

parenting

11 responses

amber81 I would never put my daughter on birth control at 12 years old... That would just give her the ok to go out and sleep with who ever cause she would think she couldnt get pregnant and since mom or dad put me on it .. its ok to do. I dont think so! Besides i...

15 Jan 07

if you could be child free..

wmaharper @wmaharper (2316) • United States 12 Jan 07

if you could be child free for one whole week, what would you do?

children

freedom

fun

25 responses •

4 people

amber81 Well, to be honest being child free for a week would drive me crazy, Theres nothing more that i enjoy to see my daughter every morning and spend time with her helping her weather its with colors,counting whatever. I think i would be lost... my daughter hardly...

15 Jan 07

•

1 comment

•

2 people

question for a single parent

missyd79 @missyd79 (3438) • United States 14 Jan 07

My ex hsuban and I have been sepereated for 3 years now, He lives with his parents and i live in my own home that i purchased a year and half ago. about a year ago he got a job that he would work second shift Monday through...

divorced

parenting

49 responses •

7 people

amber81 I say That maybe you should let him go over there on friday night .. cause even though his dad wont be there he will still enjoy time with grandma you know. Then after dad gets home he will still beable to spend time with his dad thoughout the rest of the...

15 Jan 07

•

1 person

what is your favorite time of day

grannyof8 @grannyof8 (83) • United States 15 Jan 07

what is your favorite time of day I like the evenings when everything is settling down for the night and all you can hear is the night sounds crickets,cecadas,frogs and the stars are bright and the moon shining.

parenting

12 responses •

2 people

amber81 I would have to say the afternoon and evening.. Like right after my fiance comes home, i have dinner cook and dishes done.. and can just sit and relax as a family. I like night cause theres nothing more comforting then being held by the person you love most!

15 Jan 07

How we talk to our children when they're in trouble...

imadriscoll @imadriscoll (2228) • United States 14 Jan 07

How we talk to our children when they're in trouble makes a difference in how they think of themselves! For some time now I have been convinced that as parents that we need to be so careful in how we talk to our children,...

44 responses •

7 people

amber81 Wow, That would of broke my heart too, I do agree with you though that kind of stuff sticks with kids even as they get older.You can not bash your child, Call them names, Tell htem how bad they are and hope that they do good in school, Their self esteem will...

15 Jan 07

•

1 person

My kids father

tohot666 @tohot666 (300) • United States 14 Jan 07

I have 3 beautiful kids, and they have a wonderful stepfather. I only have one problem their biological father. He claims that he cares for them, but he does not pay child support. He is homeless and a drug addict. He treats me...

74 responses •

13 people

amber81 I think that even though he maybe a drug addict , homeless, Whatever he may be .. i belive that he does love his kids even though he may not pay child support. Every parent loves their kids! Now however i do think you are doing the right thing for your kids...

15 Jan 07

Can you take hearing a baby cry?

Muslimah @Muslimah (811) • United States 12 Jan 07

What if you know everything is ok with the child? he/she ate their changed and their not hurt but they still want to cry. Can you sit back while a baby crys? I know i cant lol.

baby

crying

kids

15 responses •

2 people

amber81 Well, not usally i have to hold her to make sure shes ok, and then if she is i try to rock her to sleep or put her in the bouncer chair, or swing something to occupy her... but if she still isnt happy then yea she will just cry for a little bit... and usally...

13 Jan 07

•

1 comment

•

2 people

Question for parents

reindeerpaws @reindeerpaws (228) • United States 13 Jan 07

My son is 17 mo. old. Since he was around 9 or 10 months, he's had a habit of hitting himself on the head when he's angry or frustrated, especially if I'm telling him no or taking something away from him. He seems to really slap...

10 responses •

3 people

amber81 i dont have a child who does but my nephew does it and the doctors said its cause he dont like to talk... and thats how he lets you know hes mad or such.. but he finally grew out of it... and hes two now... but yea we were scared he would hurt him self too!

13 Jan 07

Do your kids have TV's in the bedroom?

harmoniebreeze @harmoniebreeze (246) • United States 12 Jan 07

Just wondering how many of you allow your kids to have TV's in the bedroom?

bedroom

kids

25 responses •

3 people

amber81 I know this might sound crazy but Both our kids have tvs in their rooms... ones five and ones three.. they only use them though atnight time to go to sleep... and then we shut them off... but it helps wonders .. So, other than that they play all day and dont...

13 Jan 07

•

1 person

How to deal with seeing a baby abused

try2bsincere @try2bsincere (69) • United States 12 Jan 07

I am asking because a friend of my friends punched her child in the leg right in front of me and I was sooo shocked. The child is only 2 years old and yes the baby is a little busy but PUNCH?? Who even hits a 2 year old, a baby? I...

58 responses •

5 people

amber81 I would of said something Right then, But since you didnt i would probley get a hold of her and say something like...I seen how you Disiplined your daughter the other day while i was there and dont you think maybe thats alittle extreme for a two year old? Who...

13 Jan 07

Daycare or Not?

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 13 Jan 07

I worked in a daycare for many years and even though it was an excellent daycare I came to one conclusion. I do want my children to be in preschool, but not until they are old enough to talk. It just seems wrong to send them off...

daycare

preschool

32 responses •

5 people

amber81 Me personally i work from home just so my kids dont have to go to daycare! I like to teach my kids and get them ready for preschool/headstart... and its alot of one on one time also... I think that daycare isnt a bad place but i rather help my child one on one...

13 Jan 07

•

1 person

Why do you love your children?

utanyto @utanyto (413) • Romania 11 Jan 07

Why do you love your children? Do you really love him/her? Why do you think you love him? Is there a moment when you think you don`t love him? maybe when he makes something bad, or something like that?

children

12 responses •

1 person

amber81 There has never been a moment i had doubt that didnt love my child ever since she was in the womb.I have and will always love her no matter what she does wrong or right... shes still my daughter and always will be.. i couldnt imgaine anyone feeling like they...

11 Jan 07

•

1 person

how can you be your kid`s best friend?

utanyto @utanyto (413) • Romania 11 Jan 07

Tell us what do you think that makes kids to tell you all that you want, and to make them to be confident, to see in you, his best friend?

best friend of your child

7 responses

amber81 I think its wonderful to be friends with your kids to a certain extent.. i think yea they should feel like they can come to you anytime about anything but then again they have to know that if i do something wrong mom or dad is going to still punish me as im a...

11 Jan 07

Why do people fall into the same types of relationships?

meme0907 @meme0907 (3481) • United States 8 Jan 07

Have you ever noticed that ppl complain about their relationships but if they do gain the courage to leave an unhealthy situation most times they just fall right back into that same type of relationship. Give your insights...

4 responses

amber81 I think that the reason people do that as you said leave one unhealthy realationship and go into another unhealthy realationship is cause thats all they know most the time.. thats what they have lived for so long thats what their attracted to even if they dont...

11 Jan 07

•

1 comment

•

1 person

Diaper Rash

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 25 Dec 06

My daughter gets diaper rash OFTEN. And, to tell you the truth, I have not a clue why! I keep her fresh, I bathe her daily, I powder her bottom at every change, and I dont use anything with dyes or scents. What could be causing...

diaper rash

parenting

14 responses •

2 people

amber81 Well, it could be the type of wipes, maybe your laundry soap, maybe the soap you bathe her with, maybe her urine in her diaper if you dont catch her right after she went maybes shs just sensitive to that ... umm it could be the type of diaper i use cloth...

11 Jan 07

What are your views on daycare?

Magikrose @magikrose (5429) • United States 8 Jan 07

I am a stay home mom. My husband and I decided it was financially easier on us. What I mean is why should I work only to take 90% of my paycheck and give it to a daycare center and only have enough money left to put gas in my...

41 responses •

9 people

amber81 Alright, i think its very important to be at home with your children... i agree theres no point in busting your bottom to make money and give it all away to daycare when you could be at home with your kids spending quality time for no cost you know... i work...

11 Jan 07

•

1 comment