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    Library Time

    That must be a strict library, Bear. My toddler is far from angelic but we are still warmly welcomed by the youth librarian. They have puzzles and toys for them to play with as well as books, so I think they make allowances for young children being somewhat noisier. We go on the weekends...
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    Trusting Family to Watch the Kids

    Well, I don't know about that... What family members are you talking about? In my family, we have complete trust in each other, and are quite close. I would never imagine my cousins or my sister-in-law doing anything bad to my children. As far as acquaintances are concerned, I agree that it is...
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    Make it Work People!

    It does take two people to make it work. When a third one comes in, watch out! I know I don't always hold my tongue when my wife gets on my nerves. She can do some crazy things. But somehow we are making it work. I'm too old to get a divorce, plus I'm not leaving my little girl. I love my wife...
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    The hardest part of marriage

    The hardest part is compromise. It's easy with little things like what to eat. Having said that, it's a big adjustment for a lot of us when we first get married. Part of it has to do with how many years you were on your own. People get used to doing things their way, and even "the little things"...
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    Wife as breadwinner

    I met one guy years ago who has a wife that was almost like second in command to the Dean of a large college out in CA. I am sure she made more than him, now she is somewhat on a break after a move to another state so now he makes more again. My wife and I share responsibilities and right now...
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    Family business

    My better half tried to get into her family's jewelry business but too many personality conflicts ended up cutting that short. I am sure it could be hard working with family but at the same time, things are tough all over now and sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Everything needs to be...
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    Dad for the first time!

    I have five kids and I agree, raising children IS overwhelming at times. But, kudos to you, Scooter for taking in your fiancee's kids and loving them as your own. There is no manual on how to become a dad, just like Lieutenant said, it would become second nature to you, eventually. Just expect...
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    Grandparents friends with mom and dad

    It might be a little uncommon but its not the worst thing in the world. I know many parents of both genders that sometimes fell left out when it comes to grand-parent time. Even for birthdays or just simply calling when the child might be having a sleep over with them. I like the idea myself...
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    Where will baby sleep?

    My wife and I both like having a separate nursery. It makes it much easier to ignore every little whimper and only tend to the baby when he really needs it. That sounds a bit cold, but if the baby is right next to you you worry about every tiny little noise and it's hard to get any sleep. We are...
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    Too Young To Be a Dad?

    That is pretty young to settle down. He has a good job now, but with the economy the way it is how long will it last. Still, young people have to learn somehow. Marriage is hard though, and so is fatherhood. A person has to be willing to develop maturity and responsibility. I work with a kid who...
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