[BonitaAppleBomb]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?

2. Do you text while driving?

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?

Answer all (preferable) or choose 3 or 4 to answer!

[*Jillian*]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?
6 Months

2. Do you text while driving?
Only if stopped at a red light. Never otherwise.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?
My son better never cuss a teacher, regardless of how unfair the assignment is.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.
Sure, why not? But I can't so it doesn't matter. I buy some things.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?
Grady is allowed two cookies from a 100 calorie pack everytime he uses the potty. But since he has been using it for awhile he only has the cookies about every 3rd time. I do think excessive sugar is bad, but a little treat from time to time is cool with me.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?
I would go to the husband and threaten his life. I have a hard time getting in other couple's business because it always bites you in the butt.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?
See my point above, it always comes back to get you.

[BonitaAppleBomb]

Thanks Jillian. Love your answers..especially numbers 3 and 6.

[LorieB]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?

Over 6 months, both after hounding us when they saw us eating!

2. Do you text while driving?

Never, ever, ever. I don't even use my cell in the car unless I'm parked.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?

My son as it is never okay to disrespect a teacher unless the teacher disrespected him first (unlikely). If he has a problem with the assignment, he needs to talk to us and the teacher and we'll figure out a solution.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.

We do mostly buy organic from local farms. We like the taste of fresh organic foods better.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?

Not at all, minimal candy is given out as treats in our family. We also don't give candy or excessive sugar under 2 years of age. I think candy and sugar are damaging to teeth, health and behaviour.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?

Yikes, I'd probably talk to him about what I saw and hope that he would do the right thing and come clean to the friend. I'm not one to involve myself in other people's relationships.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?

I wouldn't tell her for this reason: you never know how someone will take awful information.

[stardusthealer]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? about 6 mths

2. Do you text while driving?no i wait until i am parked to text.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? my kids better not curse out the teachers even if the teacher is unreasonable for requesting them to read 5 books.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.Sure if I could afford it but I also can't so I buy organic when possible.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? No I don't allow my kids to have excessive sugar just having a half cup of pop makes my ds#1 climb the walls.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? I would talk to him and if he didn't come clean I would tell her, I know I would want to know if it was reversed.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? No i wouldn't regret telling her I would regret it more if i hadn't said anything and she caught an std or Aids due to him messing around.

[BonitaAppleBomb]

Thanks ladies! Lori I agree with you on #5 and great point on #7 Suz!

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? Ds: if I recall, was about 5 months or so. Dd: a few nibbles at 5.5 months, but not really eating much until around 9 or 10 months

2. Do you text while driving? No. I wouldn't anyway (texting is way too tedious for me), but it carries a $150 fine here

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? Child is completely wrong for swearing at the teacher. As far as the asignment goes, are we taking 5 relatively manageable books (ie: not War & Peace or The Stand)? I'm going to assume that the teacher's assignment is fair and realistic for the grade level, but even if it wasn't, the child needs to take responsibility and approach the teacher respectfully if they feel the assignment was unfair.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. For the most part, although I would still be selective and be sure that the label is consistent with what I believe to be a wholesome, organic food

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? No, particularly ds becase he is intolerant to the artificial ingredients found in most candies and snack foods. Otherwise, I don't have an issue with them having a handful of Raisinets after dinner. We really don't keep junk food in the house, though. My kids are used to stuff like homemade granola bars or Nutella for a sweet snack.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? Yes, but I would first confront the husband and give him the opportunity to confess first. I would expect my friend to show me the same respect.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? No. Its probably easier for her to "kill the messenger" so to speak, but her anger would subside later on. If not, I guess she can be angry all she wants.

[Emm17]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?
6 months.

2. Do you text while driving? ABSOLUTELY NOT.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? My child. I hope she will know that there are better ways around things then cursing the teacher.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. I guess, why not?? We buy at the farmers market when possible. Grocery store when not.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? Avery is only 7 months, so nothing yet. I dont plan on letting her have any junk till well over a year....moderation is key.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? Yep!

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? Nope! Sucks to be her though.

[$pryNinja]

1. 4 months we started a bit of pablum - 6 months for sweet potato

2. Never - and Ontario just passed a new driving while distracted ban =)

3. Child is wrong for cursing out the teacher... but also would get in touch with the teacher about the assignment.

4. Yes I would if they weren't so darn expensive. We buy all organic local fruits and veggies but as far as packaged foods... I will not spend over 7 dollars for a small box of cereal... I got alphabits the other day for 2.97!

5. She eats sweets but not excessively. I'll give her a little bits of my sweets sometimes but DF is worse and has passed on his obsession with Doritos. But again not excessive amounts...

6. Tell!!! your best friend??? You've GOT TO!!

7. Oh well she'll thank you for it eventually! No regrets.

[swade66]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? Gosh I don't know she was probably 6 months old the first time my mom tried to feed her PB&J but she really didn't like solids until she was almost a year old.

2. Do you text while driving? I have. Mostly though I wait for red lights.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? I think it is stupid to have to read 5 books in two days...but how long did they know they had to read the books? Was it only two days or did they just get reminded at the two day mark? I don't think I would be really happy about the cussing though.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. Probably not. I like to buy local and from the Farmers Market when I can but I don't go out of my way about it.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? She eats her fair share of m&m's thanks to her Pap. I don't hide candy from her but she doesn't eat it everyday either. I think that in moderation there isn't a problem with it.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? It would go like this. Camera phone for the picture, letting the cheating ******* know he was noticed and then give him the chance to do the right thing on his own. If he didn't tell I would because I would sure as **** want to know if my husband was cheating on me.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? Nope I wouldn't regret it one tiny bit.

[lesliek0211]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? Around 5-6 months I think.

2. Do you text while driving? Occasionally I know, I know, it's bad and I'm trying to quit!

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? Child is definitely wrong. If I felt the teacher was being unreasonable I would talk with her about it. But, my child would never be allowed to disrespect a teacher, period.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. Definitely would, but definitely can't.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? I won't lie. I probably let her eat more sugar than she should. I think it can be damaging, and we are trying to cut back.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? Depends how good of a friend she was. I'd also try to take a pic on my phone for proof in case she didn't believe me, hehe! I would first give HIM the opportunity to come clean, but if he wouldn't I would tell.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? Nope, because it's likely that she really knows the truth, but decided to let his lying *** get away with it, so she has to blame someone.

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?
My son was 4 months, my daughter was 5 months.

2. Do you text while driving?
I don't have a cell phone because I find them useless *for me*. If I did I would never call or text while driving that's irresponsible. I know a guy who texted and killed someone. Think of that everytime you turn your phone on while driving.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?
Regardless of who is right or not, he won't be swearing at a teacher. Even if he was in the right, he would still be in trouble.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.
Nah..I'm not into the organic food.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? My kids do eat candy. With Grandma they eat more than they should but I'm not too worried. As long as I give it to them in moderation, I don't think it's going to hurt them.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?
Yep sure would. I'd make sure he saw me but I wouldn't go up to him.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?
I wouldn't regret telling her. If she chooses not to believe me, that's her problem.

[Bekah]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? my first was introduced to solids around 5 1/2 months, but she refused everything except the cereal until about 7 months.

2. Do you text while driving? don't drive so thats impossible, the hubby does though and I hate him for it!

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? teacher is right, cussing people out doesn't lead to anything good in ANY situation.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? yes, and just because I have read numerous places it is FAAAR better no chemicals, hormones etc.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? no, she rarely eats sugar. and I do think excessive sugar is a bad thing, I can't believe the amount of overweight TODDLERS and young children I see everyday!

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? I probably would tell myself i wouldn't say anything but not be able to hold it in.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? no, her not believing me is her own problem! if she wants to stay with the sleaze-ball thats her prerogative!

[Mikasa]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?
6-7 months I think
2. Do you text while driving?
I have, but I will wait for a long red light
3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?
My kid would be in trouble for cursing at the teacher! I think the teacher is wrong for not giving enough time though.
4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.
Yes probably, might not make a difference but if I had all the money in the world to be on the safe side, why not?
5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?
Yes, I let my kids eat candy, I don't think excessively though
6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?
Of course I would tell, I would want her to tell me if that happened also.
7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?

No, I try to be honest so I would not regret it. If she wants to be mad that is her problem.

[mswordwiz]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? 6.5 months for the boys, and the little missy is still on formula per peds orders.

2. Do you text while driving?
Hell no, I will not answer my cell either while driving, nor the work phone

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?

If my child cussed because of that, s/he would be in serious trouble. Teacher has the right to change the assignment. It is part of life, learn to adapt.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.

I try to buy the top 10-15 dirty foods organic anyways. I can peel an orange and a banana, those to me do not have to be organic. I do try to buy organic prepared foods vs. commercial name brand products to limit chemicals like HCFS.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis?
NOT ONLY NO, BUT HELL NO


If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?
Yes I do

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?

Definitely tell complete with cell phone pics if I catch em smootching.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?

I would not regret it, if she is dumb enough to buy his line of BS, my conscience is clear. I would not want to see my friend hurt, but if he was displaying behavior with a woman that crossed the line of 2 people sharing a meal with obvious PDA, I would have to tell.


Answer all (preferable) or choose 3 or 4 to answer!

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? DD#1 4 months due to sevear reflux and failure to trive. DD#2 6 months.

2. Do you text while driving? NO!!! its worse then driving drunk.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? My child would be wrong for cursing at the teacher no matter the reason. Thats not how problems are solved.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. No. I buy local thats better then organic. Organic still had pestisides since they do use them, and there is hormons since many are naturally occuring to start with. No hormons are added her, especially for milk.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? my kids get treats. But not massive amounts. If eaten as a part of a balenced diet and in moderation then there is no problem. If thats all thats being eaten thats a whole other ball game. Moderation is key.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? tell

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? No because she'll figure it out on her own anyway and at least she can't say you hid it from her.

[Kierasmom]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? As early as 4 months and as late as 6 months. Doctors can't seem to make up their minds on the best time to start.

2. Do you text while driving? No

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong?
My child wouldn't curse out a teacher because there would be he!! to pay. I don't care if the teacher was/wasn't wrong, you don't disrespect others like that.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. I can afford to buy all organic foods and I don't. Certain things I do, but the quality of some food is good without being organic.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? No, excessive sugar=fat. Some sugar is okay but excessive sugar on a regular basis is unhealthy.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? Tell

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not? I wouldn't regret it.

[WineKeepsMeSane]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? i think she tried a little cereal at 4 or 5 months but didn't really start eating them until 6 months

2. Do you text while driving?i used to be really good about never using my blackberry while driving, but i've gotten bad for doing it at stop lights now because i've been dealing with more urgent stuff and been on the road more..... BUT Ontario's ban comes into effect Monday so I'm sure that'll put an end to it

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? He's right on the principle, but not the way he did it. I want my children to express themselves and have confidence to do so, but it must always be done with manners and respect. So, he'd be reading the books. If he'd done it properly I would have put my support behind him, but since his reaction was unacceptable he'll just have to buckle down. Oh, and he'll be apologizing too.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.Not neccessarily. If it's truly organic, then sure. Local is preferable but not always doable in our climate. For me eating organic isn't just about ingesting the pesticides, but the working conditions for the farmers.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? No, but she isn't even 2 yet. It helps that she doesn't even like chocolate! Probably the worst she gets is a plain donut in the car in occassionally to keep her happy. She doesn't even eat the whole thing and the rest of her diet is quite healthy. When it's in moderation I don't think a little sugar is horrible, but it needs to be a treat not the norm.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? tell!

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?
nope, she can be in denial if she wants, but i will not be a party to his deception whether she believes me or not.

[JustBecca]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids? I know that Gabe was between 7 and 9 months. He didn't really like it so it was over a year before he started really eating food.

2. Do you text while driving? Not really. If I am at a stop light.

3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? I do not care who was right that is not allowed in this house. That is completely disrespectful.

4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please. I can afford it now but I don't. Because of the allergies in this house it is so hard to add new things so we just stick to the same old stuff. Maybe when the kids are gone I will buy more organic when I don't have to worry about them so much. There are a few things that we do buy organic now....like my popcorn!

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child? Nope. We have no candy in this house. When Gabe was potty training it was for peanut m&m's but when that was over so were the m&m's. I get candy when I want it but I do not share.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not? Yes. Camera phone for pic and then send it right to her.

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?
Nope. Not my fault if she is in denial.

[Sweetpea0708]

1. How old was your /baby/toddler/child when he/she was introduced to solids?
6 months
2. Do you text while driving?
no
3. Your child curses the teacher out in second period class because the English teacher told him 2 days before the deadline that he has to read 5 books. He's only read 2. Who's right and who's wrong? My child better not be cussing at his teacher! I would light a fire under DH's arse too for teaching him to cuss like that (sounds like something my DH would do). But I'd also make sure the teacher knew how sufficient time should be given for such an assignment.


4. If you could afford to buy all foods organic all of the time, would you? Explain please.
Sure...unless it was ridiculously expensive but not much more healthy.

5. Do you let your child eat candy/excessive sugar on a regular basis? If not, why? Do you think eating candy/excessive sugar is in any way damaging to a child?
No. I think that it damages the teeth, and does not promote healthy eating habits. I have no problem with occasional treats though.

6. You catch your best friend's hubby in a restaurant cuddling up and kissing with a huzzy! Tell or not?

I'd probably go right up to him and ask him how his wife is doing. I can't say I would tell her, but I'd hint at it "so, how was dinner the other night? delicious?"

7. Best friend gets mad with you for telling her this crap and defends hubby. Do you regret telling her this info. or not?
It's her choice, I won't have a problem saying I told you so later.