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In a message dated 9/7/01 8:13:47 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< How about a bar of soap at the creek?
We used to take a bath in the lake in WI. It was so much fun. Use
Ivory it floats!
My kids swim in the pool almost everyday too...this usually sort of
cleans them off.
We have also hosed them off with soap and shampoo in the wash stall in
the barn, and in the yard.
Ha, ha, ha...
But, my kids love to take baths and showers.
>>


Sounds like a fun idea for kids. But please use Dr. Bronner's or another
more biodegradable soap. I cringe thinking of Ivory in a creek or river. Poor
fish, plant and other life sustaining organisms in a natural water area.

NICKI~

Julie Stauffer

<<when kids won't take no for an answer>>

I think a lot of it depends on the reasons behind the question and the
reasons behind the answer. Why do you not want to buy something for your
dd? In our home, a lot of what the kids would like, we simply can't afford
(we have 5 kids and one income). Is there a way the kid can earn money to
get it themselves? Or pay for half? Is it that you simply think the item
is not a good purchase, somehow against your values? Again, can the kid pay
for it? How about a discussion of values and see if the kid really wants
the item?

As far as the party goes.....are you concerned your dd would not be safe in
the company of her sisters? If so, then little sis gets to whine in my
opinion. I might suggest alternate activities but..... Is it that the
big sisters don't really want little sis to go, just don't want to be
"mean?" I would talk with big sisters about how they are putting you on a
spot. If sisters don't mind her going and you think she would be safe with
them, then I'm with little sis....why can't she go?

Julie

jefferson academy

If sisters don't mind her going and you think
> she would be safe with
> them, then I'm with little sis....why can't she go?

I'm kinda thinking that too. I think I'll tell them
they either say no to her or if I say yes then they
have to be prepared to be responsible for her. Thanks
for your input!

=====
Michele
(mom of 5dd: Justice 22, Felicity 20, Christian 18, Grace 13, Elysian (Mia)2)

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