stirringthepot

@stirringthepot (49)

United States • Age 50

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Underappreciation of Fathers

Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 11 Feb 07

I was thinking about this today because once again I had someone express surprise to me that my husband spends so much time with our son. Not only does my husband spend a lot of time with our son, he spends far more time with him...

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stirringthepot The only thing that enabled me to stay at home was my wife's job promotion which required us to move to Nevada from California. The cost of living adjustment made it possible. If we stayed in Sacramento I would still be working. Rent was $700.00 a month for a...

13 Feb 07

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Treadmill test

alena824 @alena824 (376) • Philippines 2 Oct 08

Almost two weeks ago, I had to undergo a treadmill test to determine if my heart could take the stress of major surgery. I have since gone through with the surgery so it goes without saying I passed the treadmill test. However,...

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stirringthepot Almost two weeks ago, I had to undergo a treadmill test to determine if my heart could take the stress of major surgery. I have since gone through with the surgery so it goes without saying I passed the treadmill test. However, the experience lingers and I...

2 Oct 08

What do you miss the most?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot That sounds interesting, my wife gets to stay at some nice hotels when she goes away for work . She stayed at the Belagio in Las Vegas for a week. We are also going to the Grand Cayman Islands arround May. It is an award from her job, now all we need is a...

13 Feb 07

What do you miss the most?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot I don't think I'll let my wife read the part about your body, J/K. I do miss working and interacting with other adults. I was a press operator in a warehouse and miss the crude humor.

13 Feb 07

What do you miss the most?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Noggin is no the TV here untill nap time them it's radio untill mom gets home. I'm prety lucky with the sleep though 8 hours every night.

13 Feb 07

What do you miss the most?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Thank you for your comment. Just a thought if you had one of those baby monitors you could relax in the tub during nap time. I like to tinker in the garage during nap time, the monitor is so sensitive I can hear her breath.

13 Feb 07

What do you miss the most?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 11 Feb 07

What do you miss the most from your life B.C.(before child)? For us it was our date night every Sunday, and being able to just jump in the car and go. My wife misses her B.C. body. Don't take this the wrong way I would never...

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stirringthepot Thank you for your comment, I know you can achieve your dreams you might have to wait till she is in school, and it may be a little more difficult. My mother got her Chiropractor license when I was 16. She struggled for a few years but she got there.

13 Feb 07

30.00 cash for referring the most members for the month of OCt 2008

rainyl @rainyl (671) • United States 1 Oct 08

ok I am member of springsurfing traffic exchange the owner is hodling a referral contest for the month of Oct 30.00 is the jackpot for being the winner come on and join with me think you can beat mei n bringing...

stirringthepot ok I am member of springsurfing traffic exchange the owner is hodling a referral contest for the month of Oct 30.00 is the jackpot for being the winner come on and join with me think you can beat mei n bringing in more referrals? the...

1 Oct 08

Frustration kicks in...

itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 10 Feb 07

My four year old daughter lately is out of control. I don't know what to do with her anymore. I can spend all of the attention in the world on her, but she STILL acts up. This past week, I understand she's sick so its taking a...

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stirringthepot Plus the time in her room lets her learn to play by herself, it's not much different that the naughty spot or time out chair.

10 Feb 07

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Dad raising the kids?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 31 Jan 07

I've read a few discussions about Staying at home to raise the kids vs. daycare. I am curious to hear your opinions on a father staying at home to take care of the household.

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stirringthepot Thank you for commenting. A lot of us were imprinted with gender rolls starting at a young age. Girls with the easy bake oven, and dolls. Boys with dump trucks, and tool kit toys. When I would visit my dad the only other people my age was my sister and her...

1 Feb 07

Dad raising the kids?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 31 Jan 07

I've read a few discussions about Staying at home to raise the kids vs. daycare. I am curious to hear your opinions on a father staying at home to take care of the household.

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stirringthepot You make a good point it takes more than just an ability to do this full time, you really need to want it in your heart. Things to look for to find a capable stay at home dad. Grocery store; spices and side dishes along with veggies in the cart, little to no...

1 Feb 07

Dad raising the kids?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 31 Jan 07

I've read a few discussions about Staying at home to raise the kids vs. daycare. I am curious to hear your opinions on a father staying at home to take care of the household.

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stirringthepot Thank you for commenting. I have a couple of links on my blog site that point towards other stay at home dad's pages if you or your friends want to click through them, there are more pages out there than I could imagine. The link should be in my profile.

1 Feb 07

Dad raising the kids?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 31 Jan 07

I've read a few discussions about Staying at home to raise the kids vs. daycare. I am curious to hear your opinions on a father staying at home to take care of the household.

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stirringthepot Thank you. I agree a family needs to have both parents involved to raise a healthy child.. The responsibility does not end when the money is earned. ( The Bread winner shouldn't have to come home and clean or do chores but they should spend some quality time...

31 Jan 07

Dad raising the kids?

stirringthepot @stirringthepot (49) • United States 31 Jan 07

I've read a few discussions about Staying at home to raise the kids vs. daycare. I am curious to hear your opinions on a father staying at home to take care of the household.

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stirringthepot Thank you all for your opinions! I remember when I was little my mother being very depressed about only being able to get work at a gas station for less than minimum wage, and in the late 70's that wasn't very much. We have come a long way in 20 years and...

31 Jan 07

do you feed your kids healthy snacks?

SuziBerardini @SuziBerardini (314) • Canada 27 Jan 07

ive noticed in our family, that some of the children dont eat the healthiest snacks. my cousin who is 2 eats chocolate chip cookies, candy, sugar filled stuff. while im not knocking parents that choose to give thier kids those...

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stirringthepot I used to take care of a couple of boys who never ate veggies. One day I decided to put a little honey in with a can of green beans and they loved it. I know it's sweet but it's natural and not refined. After that they would at least have a couple of bites of...

31 Jan 07

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