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[justbugged]

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Silly women. Sleepovers are not about sleeping.

That was what I remembered from the times that I did sleep overs as a kid. I knew that by having some 20 to 30 little girls over that there was no way that they where going to go to sleep anytime early, at least the girls did have a great time of it though.

 

[justbugged]

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I was the indulgent mom I guess. My one and only girl would start getting homesick every time she tried to go to a sleepover and end up calling us around midnight. Her Dad would rush over to rescue her. Even when she tried to stay overnight at my parents house she would want to come home. When she was about 7 she apologized to my mother for it, saying "Don't worry Grandma, one of these days I'll outgrow it." And as an early teen she did. She eventually blossomed into an independent, confident and capable girl who handles challenges very effectively, so I know my indulgence didn't damage her too much.

Now she's happily spending her days and nights across the state from us at WSU. She still texts me at least once a day though so I don't worry. We all handle our situations as best we know how and hope for the best!

I could understand that with a young child that they might not be ready for a sleepover, but I never indulged the calls that came because she didn't like way things were being done. She also knew that she should help her friend with her chores, and not make extra work for the friends mom. It is interesting each child handles different things in their lives. I must say that I still enjoy it when DD calls me just to catch up on each others lives.

 

[hallerlake]

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Silly women. Sleepovers are not about sleeping.

That was what I remembered from the times that I did sleep overs as a kid. I knew that by having some 20 to 30 little girls over that there was no way that they where going to go to sleep anytime early, at least the girls did have a great time of it though.

20 to 30? AT ONE TIME? You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.

 

[justbugged]

I can only recall doing that many little girls together twice.

 

[Rainwolf]

still catching up on reading but if your in the Northgate area stop in the community center they are having a small craft/flea market inside... I hear its rather slow (mom is there selling her hats!)
Might find some great deals.

 

[justbugged]

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I think your hummer comes to my house too.
I think he has a school out in the trees and he is teaching all the other birds 2 byb2.
Our humming bird will stalk me down and stare at me from whichever window I'm at and demand that I fill his feeder.
It froze today and boy was he MADD. His girl friend came by and tested the warm syrup. I think she approves. He'll by by soon enough.
Slave to hummers, ducks, dogs, & 2 boys, big & small.

I should go get the hummingbird feeder heater out and set up. The food is slush right now, and it doesn't feel like it is going to get any warmer.

 

[KMHunter]

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Yeah me too! I would love to see photos again. I don't want to spend a whole day looking back in the posts for it. CL was that you who posted the pic? How high should I put the holes?

I posted the pics, and want to tell you to get s sharpie and mark the hole area, high and into the ribs on the bucket for big standard combed cock birds...then a 1/4" thick drill a hole on the line, then stick your jig saw or sawzall blade (use a metal blade not a wood blade) and cut it out.
You do not have to cut 2 holes, I do in a busy coop but 1 hole will work in a coop with 3 or 4 birds.
Clarence has a BIG head and comb and his bucket has the hole cut HIGH up into the ribs on the outside around the lip of the bucket.
Don't make the hole bigger LOWER or it will not hold enough feed.
Make the bottom of the hole 8 to 10 " from the bottom of the bucket, then draw the hole the size of the biggest bird's neck at about halfway to their shoulders..works great.

Thank you Oh so much CL! I think I've got it now! I just couldn't remember how high up the holes were, and I didn't want to waste buckets!

 

[SadieSue]

I could understand that with a young child that they might not be ready for a sleepover, but I never indulged the calls that came because she didn't like way things were being done. She also knew that she should help her friend with her chores, and not make extra work for the friends mom. It is interesting each child handles different things in their lives. I must say that I still enjoy it when DD calls me just to catch up on each others lives.

I agree. Lily was always encouraged to pick up after herself or help out even when she was at friend's homes. Isn't it wonderful that your daughter still calls just to chat? I love that.​

 

[PitterPatterPalace]

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Yes, supposed to spray on legs. I've never done it but it sounds like it works much easier than vaseline (which I have tried).

The prob is that the people who backyard breed care less to vaccinate the dam than to make money on her reproductions so she doesn't give the puppies the antibioties that are needed in her milk. Very sad. An innocent life is lost. Very sad to euthanize a wagging smiling puppy that wasn't given a chance.

 

[KMHunter]

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I was the indulgent mom I guess. My one and only girl would start getting homesick every time she tried to go to a sleepover and end up calling us around midnight. Her Dad would rush over to rescue her. Even when she tried to stay overnight at my parents house she would want to come home. When she was about 7 she apologized to my mother for it, saying "Don't worry Grandma, one of these days I'll outgrow it." And as an early teen she did. She eventually blossomed into an independent, confident and capable girl who handles challenges very effectively, so I know my indulgence didn't damage her too much.

Now she's happily spending her days and nights across the state from us at WSU. She still texts me at least once a day though so I don't worry. We all handle our situations as best we know how and hope for the best!

I could understand that with a young child that they might not be ready for a sleepover, but I never indulged the calls that came because she didn't like way things were being done. She also knew that she should help her friend with her chores, and not make extra work for the friends mom. It is interesting each child handles different things in their lives. I must say that I still enjoy it when DD calls me just to catch up on each others lives.

I was always taught that there are different rules in every house and I was to follow them and always be respectful and polite. I definitely think some kids are ready earlier than others to do sleep overs and if they are homesick or scared should be picked up. But I agree that those that just don't like the rules or helping out should stay and maybe learn something.