One at a Time - A Busy Mom's Life

Censoring Your Child

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:06:00 +0000

How do you keep tabs on what your child is reading or watching when they are at their friends' house? It is hard to do, isn't it? That is why we keep close tabs on where she is going and with who. ...

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Walk a Mile

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:16:00 +0000

It seems I need to walk more than that though! I'm not on a diet, yet! I really haven't tried dieting because I always hear that diets don't really work (or do they?) If ever I am going to try...

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Dreaming of Warm Weather

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:31:00 +0000

Well, it's not really THAT cold today, we reached the high 30's. yipee!! Seriously, I'm dreaming of warm weather. I probably have cabin fever but it's early and winter is not even half way over. I...

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She is Twelve!

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:24:00 +0000

Yes, A turned 12 years old a week ago. Time flies... I'm starting to experience what other parents have experienced, she is embarassed to be held by me! Oh no! ha ha We were in the mall and I...

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Snowy Day

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:15:00 +0000

It was actually a blizzard kind of day. Good thing it was a snow day - no school for the kids. We got about a foot of snow, not bad considering other areas got 16 inches! As usual, my son was...

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"I Want to be a Fireman"

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:58:00 +0000

This is what my 6 year old son told me last night, while we were working on his All About Me project for school. I wonder where he got that idea since there are no firefighters in the family. I...

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Are Girls Maturing Too Fast?

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0000

I have a pre-teen and have seen some of her classmates start to wear make-up. My daughter asked me a couple of months ago at what age can she start wearing make-up. I answered that we'll talk about...

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Busy as a Bee

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:03:00 +0000

I need at least 5 extra hours in a day during this Christmas season. Really! I'm sure other moms out there feel the same way. Aside from maintaining the household and paying bills and searching...

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A New Science Teacher

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:39:00 +0000

It has only been 3 months into the school year when we heard that my daughter's science teacher and the 8th grade's homeroom adviser is quitting. What a surprise! It's sudden and from what I've...

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Gaining Weight Over the Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:18:00 +0000

Okay, Thanksgiving just passed and so far so good. No major weight gain to report. Yes! But it is just the start of the holiday season so no reason to celebrate yet, it is too early. The key is...

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Hair Hair Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:26:00 +0000

Is it true that one gets their kind of hair from the mother? Or something like, the son gets his hair from the mother's side. So if your mom's dad is bald, then you will probably be bald later in...

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Are They Getting Everything They Need?

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:08:00 +0000

If you are a parent, then I'm sure you experienced a time when one child becomes picky with food.I am having that problem right now. My 6-year old son is so picky these days. I still cook the same...

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How Was Your Thanksgiving?

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:01:00 +0000

Another year, another Thanksgiving has passed. This was my Thanksgiving table this year. Doesn't it feel 'fallish'? :) I purchased those leaf placemats at Walmart, it's on sale too. Yay! I made...

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It'll Turn Up Eventually

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:09:00 +0000

And it did! I thought that I lost half of my pair of diamond stud earrings. I scoured the bathroom floor and bath mats but no cigar. I carefully looked on the bed and under the sheets, nada. I...

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Teaching a Tween to Eat Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Have you tried teaching an 11-year old good eating habits? I think it is harder than pulling teeth, so to speak. Do kids these age try their best not to eat healthy foods? Daughter A loved fruits...

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Playing Favorites?

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:22:00 +0000

I know parents cringe if someone suggests that they favor one child over the other. But is there some truth to it? There are some days when I find myself comparing my two children. I did not want...

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Hormones are a Comin'

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:04:00 +0000

She is in the tween stage. The awkward stage in life where she is not a child anymore yet she is not yet a teenager. I remember when I was at this age, it was hard to buy clothes for special...

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Price of Gifts is Directly Proportional to Age

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:50:00 +0000

Isn't it true? The older the child is, the more expensive the gift that they want. My eldest is now 11 and will turn 12 early next year. She is not into 'toys' anymore. She mentioned that she...

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Black Friday Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:12:00 +0000

Have you RSVP'd to this event yet? *grin* Hmm, I do not know yet if I will be one of the crazy many to go out that day. Standing in line does not seem too appealing. I still have to make up a...

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The New Harry Potter Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:09:00 +0000

I want to see it, my 11-year old daughter hardly cares for it. :\ Oh well, I'll just have to wait till it comes out on DVD...I think. But if I consider how much it'll cost the four of us to go to...

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Annual Health Enrollment

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:57:00 +0000

Do you agree when I say that it is a lot of work? Reading all the information about different health benefit options is enough to give me a headache warranting a couple of Tylenol capsules. I hope...

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A New Pair of Uggs for Her

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:47:00 +0000

Boy, her feet grows longer each day! I had to get her a new pair of boots this year. Her old boots, a classic Ugg does not fit anymore. At least, she was able to use it for two years. This new...

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When do Teens Become Responsible?

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:46:00 +0000

Hmm, is the answer 'not fast enough"? I hear you. Mine is just a tween but she is already driving me crazy. I just have to remind myself that her brain neurons are not yet wired completely, hence...

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Jobs for Stay-at-home Moms and Dads

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Now that your kids are in school full time, what is there to do? That is a good question. For me, I find things to do around the house and I also volunteer at the kids' school. I noticed that...

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I'm a Loyal XPS User

noreply@blogger.com (Babette) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Meet my new notebook. Actually, I've had it for about two months now. It is a Dell XPS 17. Love Love Love it! This replaces my old (but still reliable and a powerhorse) XPS M1210. It has an Intel...

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