Texas Wahine

Texas Wahine

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Reply to Sarah Palin's Baby Belongs to Her Daughter? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the link, Diawa. I had not seen that page. The pics are what make me wonder. The daughter really does look pregnant, and the mom really doesn't. Not that it matters, I guess, but really...it seems strange! ETA: After doing more googling, I think I have come to the conclusion that the rumor is NOT true. I think it's just coincidence that mom looks so fit and daughter has a gut. I watched a pod cast of Sarah at what would have been

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Reply to Sarah Palin's Baby Belongs to Her Daughter? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Draginol: I can see where it's kind of a crass thing to speculate about. For some reason it is an interesting little mystery to me, though. I had not read anything about drug use re: Obama, but I don't read political sites. The first I heard of this was on a mommy site, but it WAS a political discussion, and nothing was mentioned about Obama's drug use...wonder why? Daiwa: Yeah, after I read it mentioned I tried to look up the source for it and th

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Reply to Sarah Palin's Baby Belongs to Her Daughter? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Tova: There is a chick in one of my mommy groups who is about a week ahead of me who has a flat stomach, but damn if that doesn't seem weird to me. Good point about the hospital. Shovel: LOL. Tova: Ugh. That's terrible. Leaking isn't always bad (sometimes a hole can seal itself up) but I would think, especially when she was not due for another month, that they would at least caution her to be checked. Not to mention there

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Reply to Sarah Palin's Baby Belongs to Her Daughter? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yeah, it does seem too obvious to have been missed, haha. Leaking amniotic fluid that early, and while carrying a baby who is potentially going to need extra medical attention upon delivery, does not seem like a "go ahead and do your speech and then fly to ALASKA" thing to me, but everything I have read has been hearsay anyways. I agree it seems more likely that a 44 year old would have a DS child. I dunno. I am sure it will be dissected in depth soon, haha

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Sarah Palin's Baby Belongs to Her Daughter? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Has anyone else come across speculation that Sarah Palin's youngest child is NOT her child? Her pregnancy announcement came as a shock to those around her, as she announced it when she was 7 months along, and apparently, not looking the slightest bit pregnant. http://www.adn.com/front/story/336402.html A pic of her at 6 months pregnant (before the news was out): http://www.adn.com/politics/v-gallery/story/339576.html?/politics/v-enlarge/story/339576-a3395

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Reply to getting through it in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I hope things continue to go well. You sure have a lot of kids!! My boys are enjoying school this year, and it seems so important to get things off to a good start. It really sets the tone for the year. [quote]although I was told I needed to display thinking maps I was working on with the students...which I DID have displayed and which she probably didn't see from where she was sitting[/quote] Ugh, that sucks!

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Reply to It's Creepy to Breastfeed a Toddler in Blogging JoeUser Forums

You think so? I haven't really had any issues IRL (although I'd be the first to tell someone what they could do with their opinion, LOL), but it's ad nauseum bitching about breastfeeding from other moms on mothering and pregnancy websites, LOL. Isabella doesn't really nurse in public anymore since she doesn't nurse all day long, haha, but I did BF her at the steakhouse in Shamrock earlier in the summer, and no one said boo to me. Waitresses didn't care and the oil field

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Reply to Obama, Benevolent Dictator or Messiah? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I have reservations about McCain but I certainly think he's more qualified than Obama. I don't know much about Palin, but at a surface glance I am optimistic about her. I agree that we will see change. I'm not a Republican, but I do see that the R party has been very progressive in regards to staff choices, and that didn't start with McCain. I agree, interesting!

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It's Creepy to Breastfeed a Toddler in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Extended breastfeeding is a topic that has recently come up repeatedly with online mommy groups I participate in. It is almost always initiated by someone who is appaulled and disgusted by the idea or sight of a child breastfeeding. What I have found interesting is how different the definition of "child" is for so many women. Some women think an older infant (under age 1) is a child and they are horrified by the sight of an older baby nursing. The cut-off for other wom

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Reply to the word I hate most in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I despise misogyny, but the actual word doesn't bother me much. Depends on the context. I have to say, though, in a sexy lit or conversation context, I find it to be one of the least appealing words to describe female genitalia.

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Reply to Friday Five: To do or not to do in Blogging JoeUser Forums

1) Taking the shopping cart to the shopping cart stop in the parking lot. 95% of the time. If I am alone with Isabella and the cart corral is not too far, I strap her in and lock the vehicle and sprint the cart back. If it's too far, I don't. I like to do it, though, because carts being scattered around is a hazard and can damage people's vehicles. 2) Put items back from the shelves you get them from if you decide you don't want them anymore. Not u

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Reply to Sarah Palin is McCain's Pick in Republican JoeUser Forums

Heh, she's a breastfeeding mom and wears her baby. I like the idea of the balance of having a mother in there, even though I'm not sure I'm in 100% agreement with all her political stances. I think moms know how to get shit done, haha.

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Reply to Brush your hair, put on a clean shirt in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I am so not looking forward to hair battles. We do have issues with clothes. They have "uniforms" so that is easier, but Xavier insists on wearing pants 3 inches too short even though he has pants that are long enough. It's like he doesn't care/notice. I have started making them run their clothes by me the night before so I can approve them, which is pretty ridiculous. After the first morning Adrian has been getting them ready so I can have a little extra sle

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Reply to The Joke's on you, Smart Guy! in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Yeah, they are not going to want to keep all this stuff. I wish I could not feel such sadness to get rid of it, though. I feel like, well, I don't know what things will be important to them, KWIM? I do keep all the cards I get, LOL. I know that's stupid. I know it when I don't toss it, but I can't get rid of it. OMG, Tova, seriously, I have everything. I don't know that I have anything from my own childhood...I am sure that stuff is somewher

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Reply to Hillbilly Housewife in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Karma: I remember a while back you mentioning how little garbage output your family has, and I am sure your from-scratch habit helps a lot with that! I have started trying to buy things with less packaging, although we still make plenty of garbage. $200 a month is great for a food budget. I think when you do more homemade and from scratch stuff you can make a lot bigger and nicer meals for less...convenience stuff is what really makes groceries expensive. Well,

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Reply to Seven cool websites in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

LOL, I saw the cake wrecks blog elsewhere, and I'm hooked! Too funny. Thanks for sharing, Loca. There's a lot of cool stuff out there, but it's hard to know about it unless someone else directs you to it.

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Reply to WOO-HOO! One Down.... in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

I rode the bus in JR High and I think that is what freaks me out about buses. I remember how things went down, LOL. I am sure it's not the case everywhere, but there was no control at all. It was overcrowded, dangerous, and just not a good place for a young kid. When I think about a little guy being on a bus like that, YIKES. Not that it's likely that Gavin's bus is ANYTHING like that, LOL, but I am paranoid. I am sure it is good for their independence to do

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Reply to WOO-HOO! One Down.... in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

[quote]But then he is riding with kids up to the 5th grade...not too keen on that either.[/quote] Ugh. I am just so glad we're not doing the bus thing. I think I would be a nervous wreck all day.

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Reply to Hillbilly Housewife in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Boudica: I am pretty good with making a menu but I have been doing it that way for so long it's second nature to me. I do like having something easy around for days when we're busy or I'm really tired. I have never tried making jam before. Is it difficult? Tova: Glad you like it! I think there is a lot of info on the site that is the kind of thing women used to learn from their moms or grandmothers...how to run a household, how to cook, how

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