daycarepal

@daycarepal (1998)

United States • Age 49

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My mother in law is still grieving

DJ9020 @DJ9020 (1596) • United States 24 Jul 07

My father in law died over two years ago and my mother in law is still grieving. His clothes are still hanging in his closet. We're about to go to my mother in law's house for about a week to help do some things around the house....

death

grief

life

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daycarepal Maybe she finds comfort in having his things around. People all grieve differently. For her, maybe she still isn't ready to let go completely. I know 2 years is a long time, but when you lose a loved one, it can be very hard to move on. I would sit down and...

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How Many States Have You Been To?

tammyr @tammyr (5946) • Etowah, Tennessee 24 Jul 07

I have been to about 18 of them. I will be visiting a new state, Michigan this fall and also Canada, which will be the first time I have ever been out of the country. My daughter has been to 11 states and will also be adding...

continental

states

travel

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daycarepal Hmmm let's see...I've been to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, South Carolina, Massachuttes, New York. I think that is all. When my husband and I get a little older, we want to buy one of those big motor homes and travel. We would love to go to...

24 Jul 07

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Pots and Pans or Serving Dishes

Modestah @Modestah (11179) • United States 24 Jul 07

When serving your dinner do you serve from the pots and pans or do you take the food out and place it into serving dishes for an attractive table?I usually serve everyone from the pots at the stove, and then they take their plate...

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daycarepal I always take the pots and pans full of food and set them on the counter and everyone fixes their own plate. When my kids were little, I use to fix their plates for them.

24 Jul 07

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When choosing a movie to watch, do you go by the reviews of movie critics?

kgwat70 @kgwat70 (13387) • United States 24 Jul 07

Is there anyone that solely watches movies based on the reviews of movie critics? Do you agree with everything they say about each particular movie? Most of the time I will go see a movie without reading any reviews. If the...

movie reviews

movie watching

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daycarepal I don't always pay attention to what the critics say. I usually base a movie on who the actors are and what the story is about. That will determine if I go see it or not.

24 Jul 07

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what is better owning or renting? What are the pros and cons?

eaforeman6 @eaforeman6 (8979) • United States 22 Jul 07

What do you feel is the best in the long run and why? Do you feel that one is really cheaper then the other or not????

owning or renting

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daycarepal I have done both, rented and owned. I like owning my own home much better. When you own your own place, you have the freedom to do whatever you want to your home. You can paint the walls any color you want. In an apartment you are limited to many things. Also...

22 Jul 07

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My lovely Mam and Dad

weemam @weemam (13372) 17 Jul 07

It was my Mam and Dad's 68th wedding anniversary last Saturday they are 88 and 89 year old, Most of you know that they both have Alzheimer's and both still live in their own home, they don't like anyone else looking after them, so...

a picture of love

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daycarepal Oh I love the picture! Your parents look so happy together. And they look great for their age! I'm sorry to hear that they both have Alzheimer's. My mom just recently passed away, she also had Alzheimer's. Her mom also had it and now my aunt has it. It's a...

21 Jul 07

Sad Sad news!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 20 Jul 07

Attatched is a shot of my large Lily bed in front of my living room window. They have finally bloomed to their death. No more of these until next spring. Maybe I can blame this on my son-in-law? Yeah that's it, Andy killed them...

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daycarepal Do the lillies bloom every year? I bet they looked really beautiful when they were in full bloom. I love flowers but never have alot of luck with them. They usually end up dead before their time is up. Do you plant new flowers every year?

21 Jul 07

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In memory of my Grandma

totty1969 @totty1969 (1468) • United States 20 Jul 07

My grandma passed away in 2003. She had Alzheimer's, but that's not why she died. She was diagnosed with cancer of the spine and heart. She, in 1979 had cancer and in 1984 had cancer again. All her cancer was in different parts of...

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daycarepal Oh what beautiful flowers!! Will they come back each year? I think it's a wonderful way for you to pay tribute to your grandmother. My mom passed away on May 31st from Alzheimer's. It is so hard losing a loved one. It's nice that you have the beautiful flowers...

21 Jul 07

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Look At My Gigantic Sun Flower

ibuemma @ibuemma (2953) • United States 19 Jul 07

We tried to plant this sun flower seed and My hubby put that Miracle Grow! And look at them growing so big! Unbelievable...check the picture.

gardening

sun flower

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daycarepal Oh my goodness!! I have never seen a sunflower grow so big. That was some powerful Miracle Grow you guys added. You should send the picture to the company that makes Miracle Grow. I bet they would love to see it. How long did it take for the sunflower to grow...

20 Jul 07

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Are you set for your retirement?

34momma @34momma (13882) • United States 13 Jul 07

I must admit that when it came to money i was clueless. I hated that feeling of not knowing. I got busy reading and learning how what i can do to make sure when i am ready to retire I will have no worries. What steps have you...

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daycarepal Sometimes I feel like we will never be able to retire. My husband and I were both self employed for many years. So we didn't have a 401K from any place of work. We did open Roth IRA's but haven't put a whole lot into them. My husband is now at a job working...

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Do you think it is a good idea?

Madona1 @Madona1 (2096) • Gibraltar 12 Jul 07

The summer vacation started. Most of the time, my husband will take my daughter to the beach in the afternoon. So she won’t have any things to do in the morning except watch TV or play games. So I am going to give daughter some...

parenting

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daycarepal How old is your daughter? My son is 16 and I know if I gave him 2 hours worth (or any amount) of homework each day, he would probably run away LOL. I think it's nice that you want to give her something educational to do. Have you talked to her about it?...

12 Jul 07

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Have you watched a movie by yourself?

prettiemammie @prettiemammie (835) • United States 7 Jul 07

Have you watched a movie in a movie house by yourself only? I have tried it once before when I was still single. Then after that I find it more exciting and happier if you're with someone watching the movie, it may be a friend...

alone

movie

movie house

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daycarepal Oh yes, I go to the movies by myself alot. It doesn't bother me at all. If it's a movie that my husband and I will both like, then we will go together. Or sometimes I'll just go alone. I'm kind of a loner type person anyway. So it really doesn't bother me...

12 Jul 07

Outrageous I swear!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 12 Jul 07

Well here it is half the year shot in the butt. Now that the peak travel time has arreived once again we are hit hardest at the gas pumps. Today is the highest I've seen the price of gas ever. It's now $3.49 a gallon in spots here...

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daycarepal It did seem that for a little while, gas prices were coming down. It sure was a nice change! But just recently I see the prices creeping up again. I don't know how much more my pocketbook can take! Maybe we should all start riding bicycles instead of...

12 Jul 07

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Do you feel shy to dance????

Coolgeth @Coolgeth (1215) • India 12 Jul 07

yes i feel so when some crowd is there..How about you??

dance

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daycarepal Well in my younger days I wasn't to shy about dancing if I was out at a club with friends and had a few drinks in me. But now, I'm not comfortable dancing in front of other people. Unless it's slow dancing with my husband. I don't mind slow dancing in...

12 Jul 07

Who goes to MOPS? (mothers of pre-schoolers)

simplyshawn @simplyshawn (650) • United States 5 Jul 07

Just wondering who goes to a MOPS group in your area. I'm recommending this organization all the time. It has really helped me get through the trying times of toddlerhood. I love going. It also provides spiritual encouragement...

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daycarepal I don't belong to MOPS because my own children are grown. I don't think the group was around when my kids were little. Or atleast I didn't know about it. I had a daycare mom who was a member of MOPS. She really loved it. They met once a month and she said...

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