Posted by Here is a picture of Erik with one of his little friends (Erik is the one at the piano). He is almost 1!
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Discussions relating to marriage, parenting, & family life...
I just had an interesting discussion with a guy friend who recently married and has a brand new little baby. Our conversation sparked my curiosity. How much do the dads here help the moms with the ...
Trying to concieve for 3 years
Posted by God_is_good
My husband and I have been trying for 3 this next Jan to conceive with no luck what so ever. I have Poly cystic ovarian syndrome. I think I have gotten to the point where I am starting to accepted ...
I don't think I have ever read a more compelling argument against abortion.
Bipolar Disorder
Posted by FireWithin
Does anybody have any experience with this with themselves or family members?
what kind of mother
Posted by crystal_star97
It irks me that I can not have a single conversation with my own mother with out 1 of three things happening... 1. Her asking me to do something that she can do for herself. For example she asked m...
Hello again! You may not remember me since it's been a long time since I last posted. I've had my life turned upside down and I need some support, so I am posting here. I apologize for the ...
I found this poll and since I have both a daycare and work in the nursery, I found it both funny and so true! ;) Here is the link:
From the Mouths of Babes
Posted by Pumpkin
My mom had been painting my daughter's room. She took down the mini blinds to get ready for other shades from the windows. It was in the middle of the summer, and one of the air conditioner ven...
Turning another important page...
Posted by Amalthea
Our family has turned a very important page in our lives. Yesterday afternoon, when I picked up my daughter from Pre-K, it was the last time I would be doing this. She is starting school in the fal...
It amazes me that there are so many different parenting styles, and so many parents think their way is the "right" way, the "only" way. I love saying, "Before I had children, I ...
It amazes me that there are so many different parenting styles, and so many parents think their way is the "right" way, the "only" way. I love saying, "Before I had children, I ...
When, oh when?
Posted by iambren
Ok, I haven't talked with her in two weeks. This evening she comes home from work(I've been watching our boys). We have to talk over our schedules,so I can't always avoid the woman. We&...
It's a ...! :D
Posted by Jemila
Got an ultra sound today, and yep, it's a boy! I was hoping for a girl, but am fine with another boy. Gearing up for more energy to be sucked out of me. LOL I have been having a tough time eati...
And 1 more makes 4...
Posted by Jemila
Yup! That's right, I am pregnant with # 4!!!! Whoohoo!!!!! Just found out yesterday.
Question pertaining to will
Posted by cherished
Does anyone know of an online Will form that is legitimate? I do have an attorney (obviously with the divorce dilemma) but I do not want to have to pay if there is another way. Any advise? Thanks~
Reaching out Blindly Here....
Posted by Ravallion
I dislike message boards, but I need to post and I need anonymity. I have no idea what sort of place this is, I'm just trying to trust. My family is in a lot of "trouble." I would like ...
The Babies
Posted by JJ4Christ1990
Hey, I haven't been on here a whole lot (working overtime) and honestly, I wouldn't be on here right now but Ally is feeling badly, and wanted me to come on here and post and ask for your t...
Last night my DH of 19 years sent me a text message and asked me to marry him...again!!! It was so sweet and it caught me off guard...we have casualy joked about it in the past....but I never gave ...
Need advice
Posted by Leo
I need advice on how to help my neice through a bad breakup. Her and her boyfriend; now her ex-boyfriend, have broken up due to his lying and deceiving her after being together nearly two and a hal...
Deperately Need Prayers
Posted by winniethepooh
I so desperately need prayers for my family situation. I don't want to go into detail but it's become unbearable for me. I'm lost and have no one to turn to but my husband who has his o...
problems with school...
Posted by Daily4Him
Lindz is a freshman, and taking a Jr-Senior class where she can go to the elementary school to help in a 3d grade class. Since she can't drive, she has to walk. And she's not allowed (schoo...
#2 Coming Right Up
Posted by JJ4Christ1990
Ally just found out she's pregnant. Means the second child...I'm not sure whether to scream or laugh or cry. I'm really scared and I think that this economy and this world is too terrib...
Being at the mercy of your husband and children to help you accomplish things that need to get done has to be the most nerve-wracking experience ever sometimes. Sigh. Anyone else experience this, too?
Back in the early 90's, the media first coined the phrase soccer mom's as those moms who would drive in their SUV's and bring their kids to school, soccer practice, other activities, et...
Sadly, I remind you what you already know by now. Research reveals Christian married couples divorce as often as non-Christian married couples. I thought it would be helpful to start a list of mini...
A Question for Married People
Posted by Duckie
Husbands, (and I mean the godly ones) how do you handle sexual attraction to someone other than your wife? And how do you feel about porn? Wives, what is normal and to be accepted when you know you...
Since so many things can distract people and keep them so busy, what does your family do to stay regularly connected? For example, if one or both parents work full time, the parents and/or children...
Help for my Dad
Posted by His
Does anyone have knowledge or resources for help for elderly dementia patients? Specifically, I am looking for resources to help in having my Dad placed into a care facility. My Dad has a rare form...
I know that don't make sense to you guys!! But I am Just so frustrated and ALL I want to do Is SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why does junk have to be SO complicated~...
Day in Court
Posted by sethjohnson
Hey Ya'll, please pray for me tomorrow. *feb 12* I have a big day in court regarding custody of my 3 daugters. Thanks, Seth
I'm in love
Posted by Duckie
True love. I started dating Matthew in the beginning of 2008. We had some really difficult things to get past at first, but now we are at peace with each other and rarely are conflicted. I am engag...
Christmas Pageant
Posted by Amalthea
This past weekend was our church's Christmas Pageant. Although Deborah has stated that she doesn't like costumes (outside of the house) and she was very nervous about possibly forgetting o...
Honor my mother or submit to husband
Posted by jadamay
I am at the end of my rope. A more detailed story is under prayer requests but my problem got deeper a couple hours ago. Brief background: Married and living with my widowed mother. We have a 9 mon...
For parents
Posted by Jemila
Have you ever realized, like I have been realizing lately, that until you have kids, you still identify more with other kids than with adults that are parents? It just hit me: before I had kids, I...
I am writing my first paper on love in the family. So my question for you all is What are ways you show love to your children? Thanks for the input!
Child staying home alone????
Posted by 70times7
At what age do you feel is a good or right age for a child to begin to stay home alone? I am very curious to hear your answers.
First Steps!
Posted by JJ4Christ1990
Gracie just took her first steps today!! Just nine months old, I cannot believe it. My fiance (Alexandra) and I were sitting on the floor playing with her and she was standing with Allie holding he...
Sticky Situation....
Posted by JJ4Christ1990
I have a friend, Leah who has a horrible family crisis. I'm hoping someone can help. Leah and her two sisters, Amy and Katie, all have endured verbal and the occasional physical abuse from thei...
In the summer of 1982 my dad was moving back to the US from Athens and was planning on living in New Hampshire. He asked if I wanted to move in with him and help with the expenses. I jumped at the...
Another reason for me posting is to attempt to show what I have overcome to be the type of person I am today, all with and by God's grace and guidance. The year is 1976, it is mid-November, an...
I hope this is where this should be. This is part one of three of who I am, I hope will help people understand me better. Sorry for the long-windedness. I was born on September 16,1960, in El Paso...
How did you get past the depressing part of letting your daughter go? My daughter was married on July 11th to a wonderful man that is good to her. and she is so happy. I have no reason to feel depr...
double standard
Posted by janebingley
Although our society is still painfully biased in favor of men in most arenas, I'm noticing more and more lately that when it comes to family, men are at a severe societal disadvantage. In cust...
Last Names...Would you take it?
Posted by JJ4Christ1990
This is for both men and women, Women; would you or do you want to take your husband, or future husband's last name? Would you hyphenate or do you want to keep your own? What's your reasoni...
I just completed an intensive 3-day training course to become a doula. In order to get my certification, I need to have evaluations from at least 3 births. Soooo, now it's time to convince some...
Compatible?
Posted by Ragathka
Hawkwing74 made a post in the single's forum about things that could cause a relationship to not work out. I started thinking / wondering about my own marriage and realized there are MANY areas...
I wanted to share something great I heard today, and then I thought we should ALL be able to have a place to share about our kids. I would guess we have had a post like this before, but honestly, i...
dealing with in-laws
Posted by blubabe
it all started when michaels parents gave us a dog (granted he is an old one)......i treat my dogs equally.....when they get in trouble they stay outside on the chain ALL DAY but i do give them foo...
Planning a wedding. HELP???
Posted by Anglc706
My Daughter is getting married in October. DOes any one have any cost saving ideas that are just good and sensible? It has been 19 years ago since I got married so I am new to this whole thing. I w...