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How do you know when it is time to introduce a new woman to your kids? I'm not there yet, but I want to have some thoughts nailed down so that my emotions don't push me to bring her in too soon. Also, how would you introduce them?

If you had to do it over, what would you do? I have found myself at something of a career crossroads, and I am considering making a drastic change. Looking for input on things I might not have thought of myself, so I'm purposely not giving a lot of background. Thanks for any ideas you have.

I completely agree that the kid makes all of the difference. This particular 9-year-old is extremely bright, and quick-thinking. He does not take crazy risks, does not get into things, has an innate concern about strangers, and does not panic. He's not perfect, of course, but those things seem...

I always think that it is best to under promise, and over deliver. On the rare occasion that I have had to change plans or cancel something, I can see that it has really upset them, even if it didn't feel like a big deal to me. I want them to know that they can count on me.

They really do grow up way too fast. I am realizing that, especially now that I get to spend so much less time with them.

Thank you for your input. Maybe I will start with something like running to the gas station. I do want him to feel more independent. It occurs to me that I am going to need to either get a second cell phone though, or install a land line, so he can call if there is an emergency or he got scared...

This is one of the reasons I don't cook much anymore. I just don't want to go through the hassle of making something only to have it turn out badly. I'm glad you found a way to fix yours, though!

If I remember, the more times you freeze and thaw something, the more you degrade it. There are a lot of uses for cooked chicken, though. Why don't you cook what you need for your recipe, and then cook the rest for things like casseroles, etc.?

Oh, there is definitely a lot to be thankful for. Things just hit me harder than I expected. I think that next year, I will work harder to find things to do when I don't have the kids with me, so I don't have as much time to focus on it.

My son is really fascinated and wants to watch any TV show that reveals how the magic is done. I do have to watch out, because some of these are unexpectedly gory, with their illusions, but I bet he would love a magic book. His birthday is coming up, too!

I really did not think that I was going to like it, but I have seen it twice now, and would watch it again. That is how I judge movies. If I will watch them repeatedly, I know it was pretty good!

You might consider a humidifier, too. I know that helps my kids sometimes. I hate those nights when it is just one thing after another, to keep you from getting any good sleep. Hopefully it is better tonight.

I wish my kids were more determined, but they are just afraid. They don't even like the wobbly feeling of riding with the training wheels. It is kind of embarrassing, how old they are and not even close to riding.

My son is 9, but very mature. I am wondering when he will be ready to start staying home alone for short times (like if I run to the store or something). How do you decide? If I left it up to my ex, he would be about 20!

It was hard for me. This was my first year as a single dad, and I was glad that I got to spend some time with the kids, but nothing at all was the same. I spent a lot of time alone, and it was really just depressing.