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June 28th, 2009 by MicheleHello world!
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Becky!! I got my gift today!
December 1st, 2008 by MicheleI got my Booty Bag today and I LOVE it! I’ll try to take pictures of it to show Chris later this evening. I just wanted to let you know I’d gotten it and THANK YOU!! 
My iReport was Featured on CNN
September 18th, 2008 by MicheleI was so excited when I received the email requesting a phone interview and permission to use my article as a feature!
I have dinner on the stove so I can’t really type much now, just wanted to share!
I love the new look for MC!
September 16th, 2008 by MicheleI know I’ve told her this a million times on IM but… I love it! LOL
I really should be writing articles instead of all the other stuff I’ve been doing today. But they’ll be easy enough to finish up later.
Has anyone else noticed how the weather’s so screwed up lately? It shouldn’t be this cold this early in the fall should it?? It’s 65 here right now and supposed to be 54 tonight. Last week it was still in the 80s! I had to turn the heat on today because I got tired of sitting here with chill bumps LOL
Getting Old
September 10th, 2008 by MicheleI should be thankful, I know. My hubby has a good job, we’re almost caught up on bills that got behind, I’m working as much as they’ll let me, we’re all healthy… All that, I am thankful for. But it’s getting really old that gas prices are so high my hubby lives an hour away from home through the week. We have a Dodge Durango that gets about 17 miles per gallon. It’s about 60 miles each way if he drives from home every day, he has to fill up every third day. At $90 a fill-up, that gets quite spendy!
We’re talking about getting a smaller, more efficient car, but that’s not easy either. All of the locally owned car dealers in our area have trucks and SUVs… why? Because everyone else bought cheaper, more efficient cars months ago! LOL!
I’ve found several telecommute jobs that he qualifies for lately so hopefully something will pan out soon! 
Ok Chris… here you go.
July 25th, 2008 by MicheleHere’s an article I found on CNN this morning. Read what these poor people say about the names their loving mothers gave them LOL!
Teen coaxed toddlers to smoke pot.
July 25th, 2008 by MicheleSheesh, some people. I know people who smoke pot for a variety of reasons. At least they’re ADULT and make the decision on their own.
This article just blew my mind this morning. Which I’ll admit is easy to do pre-caffeine, but still
I don’t get it… *warning - sad*
July 21st, 2008 by MicheleI just don’t understand how things like this happen.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/07/20/gonzalez.child.dies.in.suv.wptv
How? I’d like to hear the mother’s story this time. How could she not know her child was in the vehicle?
Definitely a sad day for her, no doubt.
Discipline vs. Abuse
July 14th, 2008 by MicheleMomof2girls brought up a GREAT topic of discussion for MommyCity bloggers! Some people are afraid to use any type of corporal punishment with their children because they’re afraid of what CPS, Social Services or other child protection services may say or do. So how do you discipline your children without worrying about someone claiming you abuse them?
1. Spanking is very controversial, I know. But my kids have definitely had spankings. Some say there’s a fine line between spanking and abuse while others say any type of hitting is abuse. I have 2 adopted sisters, one who was abused as a baby. IMHO, there is a HUGE line between spanking and abuse. When a two year old gets its diaper whacked or hand smacked for doing something wrong, that’s a spank. When a two year old spills a cup of milk (given to her without a sippy cup) gets hit with a stick so hard she has blood oozing from some of the welts that pop up all over her body… that’s abuse. Even spanking with a belt is considered appropriate by some law enforcement officials. Ask my mother. A cop even offered her his belt to use on my unruly teenage sister.
2. Time-out. Time-out is a great disciplinary tool imo! With my two, I started out at 5 minutes for something as simple as needless arguing. (notice I said needless.. debating is ok.. arguing is not) If they continued to argue during their 5-minute time-out, I added another 5 minutes to it. Did I mention I have hardwood floors? Little butts get tired of sitting on hardwood floors. When I went to help resolve the issue after their time was up, if they interrupted each other or started arguing again, I added another 5 minutes and walked away. I will mediate any debate, but will not tolerate arguing.
3. Grounding. My kids don’t enjoy sports or anything like that. They never go out with friends, etc. Their big thing is video games. So any time I want to be really evil and ground someone, I threaten grounding them from their favorite video game. They behave
The key to ANY type of discipline is consistency! Once you find something that works for your child and lifestyle, keep it consistent. Make that your primary disciplinary action!
So what do you do?
Michele