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    No more naps... is this a fair thing to ask?

    try just moving nap later, it won't be the last scedule change you make also try going for a walk (*where he does the work) that was the only way to get DS to sleep for ages
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    "Elmo Knows Your Name" ??

    I am afraid I am picturing that doll form the arnold movie...6th day or something....I don't think I want my kids toys to know that much about them!
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    Back or side sleeping

    My kids slept however they were when detached from the breast.
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    Bored 20 month old

    Duplos..keeps my two entertained for hours books do to, but I get hoarse..then DD starts 'reading' (making up stuff to go with pictures)
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    $$$$$$

    We make the same now as pre kids, we have MORE free money, and less debt... Savingadvice.com has some wonderful advice on how to deal with finances, I read and learn alot from there (is free, not an ad, no affiliation at all)
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    childproofing

    Err, you mean some people styill escort thier 4 year old to the bathroom? I don't, dude goes when he needs to, doesn't need me in the slightest! (the two yer old can't turn the water on herself, so she needs me for that, but thats it) I wonder if you have a differnet laundry situation than I...
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    Birthday party update!

    Way cool invitations!
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    What is the one thing...

    Soemone eles dinner! I got lasagna from my SIL,a nd Chicken from my neighbor. (the lasagna was easier to reheat and eat, but the chicken tasted really good)
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    Silent Birth??

    rediculous, I can just imagine the poor frigtened baby in a new world denied the one comforting sound we can give it (moms voice, heard in utero, should be heard out) Now noise in birth....,well it isn't likely to be good in joining your kid in crying...but it hurts!
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    childproofing

    When was last you checked? Kids change ... a lot.
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    If your in debt, what kind of waiter are you?

    I just read this article about debt and how different people who are not doing anything view it. article here I am in debt for the house (6%) and car (0%), And I am not particuallrly motivated to 'do anything' cause well.. "it is under control' Yeah, and if something happens...then what?
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    And so it begins...

    For the third time I get to fight the battle of the movies... UE, 6 months, is now old enough to crawl quickly, and has discovered the joy of getting into things. Most of my house is open exploration (his toys, or his siblings) but the movies remain as a lesson in what 'no' means. He isn't...
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    1st Birthday present ideas

    I love the little people manger scene!
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    childproofing

    Unattended? or following a 4 year old and 2 year old sibling in? Childproofinmg is not meant to replace a parent, it is simply to help reduce the damage that can be done in the split second. Just because I have outlet covers doesn't mean I don't teach my kids not to touch them. Just because I...
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    Sleeping baby, dirty diaper

    Do they mind? do they have sensitive skin? How do you know they pooped? I was generally so tired in the middle of the night I wouldn't have known unless my kid minded (at wich point of course you change it)
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    Cooking and freezing food

    I don't like frozen pasta, but I tend to make extra sauce alot to reheat with pasta (doesn't take long to cook pasta) I also have a collection of 'instant' meals..some are not healthy (mac n cheese, dogs, ramen noodles) Others are better like 'quessadillas' soft taco shell in pan, top with...
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    1st Birthday present ideas

    Does it have to be a toy? DD loves her 'pink socks' still talks about them Also a doll..soft.....She got a new outfit for the doll for her 2nd birthday... DS still talks about his bedspread......
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    My parents are driving me insane!

    Ditto what Bliz said :)
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    childproofing

    Now I get it, apologies to you DH. Given the timing and all, I would prolly take her with me...less you can shwer while he is dressing (and watching her)?
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    Using the oldest as free babysitting

    I agree with whoever said it was abusing the system. A little help is expected, some responsibility is good, but using a kid so you can relive your prechild days all the time, not cool.