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I have started giving time outs to my daughter who is nearly 18 months old. It started this past weekend. She was beating my very patient dog, Princess Frankie, over and over again with her bald dolly. I kept saying no and redirecting her. To no avail, she continually made...
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all those times when I noticed my mom getting teary-eyed. I never understood why she was so sensitive about things, like the Hallmark card commercial, or the wedding on television. But I'm beginning to understand it now. Before I was a mom, I never knew I could feel so deeply about another human...
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My daughter, Holly, and I were swimming in our little backyard pool. I was really just sitting, not swimming. It's barely 3 feet deep. She said,
"Dad, let's play ring around the rosey."
"No, I just want to relax."
"But I don't know how to relax."
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I guess you could call this a blog. Although it's more of a very unorganized poll. With 3 children under the age of six, I have faced this situation often. When two kids are having an argument, tattling on each other.... and just being kids, what is your school of thought on solving the...
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Do any of you listen to podcasts? I have several that I listen to regularily.
If Raising Bakersfield were to have a podcast, would you listen to it? If you do not listen to them now, would you if this site hosted one? Something that featured local events, interviews with...
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I try to avoid getting all political, but it was just announced that the California Supreme Court overturned a VOTER-APPROVED ban on same-sex marriage, to become the second state in the Union to allow it. I don't know if we can have this discussion without ruffling some feathers, or if...
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When I was growing up my family went to Oklahoma about every other summer because my dad had family back there...but when you live in 100 degree heat already, going somewhere with 100 degree heat plus 50% humidity ain't exactly a vacation! And it wreaked havoc on my 80's feathered perm....
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Can we post out of town activities, family related events (like family fun days, not an actual family members only event) and such?
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Our first soccer game last week was a bit of an eye opener. We knew where the games were being played, but other than that we didn't know anything. So we packed the truck the night before (we were heading for the beach after the game) and was ready to leave the house by 7:00 am the next...
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In honor of counting down to summer vacation, what vacation memory from your childhood are you looking forward to reliving with your children AND do you think they will enjoy it like you did?
I always love the multi-family road/camping trips. We drove one summer with three other families,...
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I don't know about y'all but I am counting the days until school's out. After 2 years of home schooling, public school has kicked my butt! It's been a great experience over all, but the getting up and out the door every morning with two kids for the past 9 months? Forget it! Not to mention the...
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You know those big boxes of Pop-Tarts? Where you get a few of the frosted cinnamon and brown sugar, a few of the frosted cherry, and a few of the strawberry with no frosting whatsoever? Life can be like that. Some days, some moments, some memories, have the...
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I thoroughly enjoy my brief window of being all but worshipped by my children. I am all powerful, capable of righting any wrong and healing any wound.
I remember the exact moment I lost this magic sense of wonder about my father. I was maybe 7 or 8, and some small appliance had broken and he...
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I have been driving past the Goodwill store on Rosedale Hwy. for several months now, noting that it has *books* and packaging supplies, and thinking I should really get in there. I'm addicted to reading, and I could do some serious damage in a store like that. I finally got to get in there last...
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Since I am a working mom, I usually don't enjoy being at home alone or spending even more time away from my children. Today I was tutoring a student from my house and my husband had to go to a meeting at church. So he took the kids to have dinner there before his meeting. His...
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So, this topic is a little belated, but I wanted to ask anyways. I know many of you have moved here from another city, or even another area of the country entirely like we did.
What is your typical response on mothers day? I mean, do you just send a card and call? Or...
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Today I had another OB appointment to followup with my ultrasound last week.
I was a little nervous going into this appointment because I was going to open the birth plan can of worms discussion.
I don't know why I was nervous. My OB has been totally great through this whole pregancy and...
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Being you are a resident here on Raising Bakersfield, you probably have or are going to have a kid shortly. For many it may be your first, for many you may already have experience.
For those that have experience, you may already settle along the lines of what I'm about to blog about: whether or...
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Well... my son did it today... for the first time. I knew this had to come sooner or later, I was just hoping it'd be later.... WAY later. You see, Andrew is not very observant of other people's quirks, looks or habits. He's still young and naive, which I love for the time being. ...
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Last week we headed over to Campus Park North to meet a friend and her son. My friend had told me several times that we needed to go to that particular park. I wasn't as enthusiastic as she; we usually go to the Riverwalk park, and we really like it. It was kind of one of...
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So I took Aidan to the spray park at Planz Park and i just thought i would review the park. I didn't want to take him there cause i thought it was lame, but actually it was quite opposite. There were a lot of kids there, lots of parents too. The grass wasn't full of stickers! They have a...
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I have always felt music is one of the most powerful things on earth. It has the power to take you back in time and leave a nostalgic smile, or even tear on your face. It has the power to make it known that someone else knows exactly what you're talking about and how you feel. ...
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When i found out i was pregnant back in June of 06 i thought my entire personality was going to change along with the life in general change. But it didn't! And it doesn't have to! You just have to find time to let your non-baby-toting self come out. Let's face it , when you don't have your...
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I've caught myself recently having conversations in which my ex-wife is mentioned in front of my kids. I have not had a conversation with my kids about that and I don't think they are ready to fully understand at 5 and 3. So I have been wondering when is the appropriate age to discuss...
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Not that anyone needs to rush out and get them, or wait in line for a midnight release like for Harry Potter, but my books are now available at Russo's in the children's or local authors section (or both). Thanks Mike! Check out their website for lots more local authors too. Who...
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It's funny how life shapes you in ways you never expected. I was never one of those girls who, growing up, knew for sure that they wanted to have kids. But eight years ago I became a mother and it changed my life forever, for the better. My first daughter entered my world 4 weeks early and...
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My parents have a secretary who had a little baby girl just a few months ago. the mom came into work this morning crying her eyes out. Apparently her baby girl spent mother's day crying (not unusual for an infant)...slept pretty good until 2 am woke up crying, then went back to sleep. When she...
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Alright Mommies.....
I am hosting a baby food making class starting out once a month. It will begin Friday June 20th. I am getting the word out there to see if there are any requests for this type of class. I will be putting together two different times that morning for 1st foods and then 2nd...
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We might have to get rid of our television for awhile. The commercials are putting my kids in this frame of mind where they realize that you are actually supposed to clean your house. Recently I've heard, "Mom, our ground is dirty, we need 'Bam! The dirt is gone'." Today after...
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hello everyone.... we found these and thought we'd share. The Hipwaders are one of my favorite kindie-rock bands, who knows.. they may become yours too.... and they're giving away their recordings of three disney songs; heffalumps and woozles (my fave), (the work song) cinderella, and...
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I started Sunday thinking, wow, next year I'll be an actual mom on Mother's Day. I ended the day thinking, wow, I already am a mom, in a way.
My love and I spent the afternoon with his family, where we got to surprise his parents with the news that we are pregnant. James made a very cute T-shirt...
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My Mother's Day
-Woke up with same ear ache and hearing loss I'd had a for a few days, so I put more drops in my ear.
-We went to church. Each mom was given a flower. The kiddo took mine. At the end of church the kiddo gave me a small gift full of candy. A few...
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Monday-Thursday only. Mention Coupon #10. Expires 6/30/08. Limit one coupon per family per event. For more info call 392-8800 or visit us at 2841 Unicorn Road, Suite103. A great way to beat the heat for your party!
Pump It Up
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Oh happy day! Two and a half months after his birth, Aidan has reached his first milestone...the eight hour stretch at night. I must say, though, it is more a milestone for me. I can actually sleep six hours without interruption. Well, as long as I don't count the four...
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How did you get pampered for Mother's Day? For me, Mother's Day is one of the most special days of the year. A place when I can sit back, eat what I want, have my husband pamper me. This Mother's Day was Phat and Fat.
<u>Phat </u>because it was truly a day...
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I impulse bought the khaki shorts (can't really see) and this shirt yesterday at Target. Only because it was hot and I was sick of wearing pants. I didn't actually try them on though and thinking that I ought to be still in my same size medium rut I just got size mediums all around. But now...
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If you have ever met my mom, you know that she is not particularly girly. My mom prides herself on being a tomboy, growing up in Big Bear running around the mountains catching lizards and going on adventures. I've always loved this about her. It's that adventurous spirit that she raised us with...
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Just signed the contract for my third official book, fourth total! And the feeling of receiving a contract offer doesn't diminish with each book. God's Garden, will be available late this year, published by Paulist Press in New Jersey. I'm excited about this book because it...
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Happy Mother's Day!! Enjoy Raising Bakersfield!
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My Mom is the epitome of nurturing. Not only did she nurture her own children, she was a wonderful step Mom to two and foster Mom to over 25 children. To me that is remarkable. To love not only the children that came from you, but also those who came to you. She has an incredible strength...
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Some heartfelt quotes for the occasion:
"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." - Tenneva Jordan
"I hope my children look back on today and see a mother who had time to play! Children...
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Have a wonderful day. You deserve it.
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On Mother's Day, we celebrate all the mothers in our lives. But for us, Mother's Day is much more than a single holiday on the calendar that comes once a year. Here at RaisingBakersfield.com, we celebrate mothers and mothering, and parents and parenting, every single day, through all...
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try Flicks again? I saw them at Bed, Bath and Beyond today. I was very tempted to buy a tube.
You see, I loved Flicks when I was a kid. They disappeared off the face of the earth mid or late 80's. In the early 70's, when I'd go to the Fox to see a movie (yep, it was a...
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Here’s a list of 5 things I can’t stand:
1. Those annoying commercials for allergies, asthma, and arthritis that list every side effect (diarrhea, dizziness, kidney failure, anal leakage, erratic heart beat, high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, suicidal...
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It's said that you can't really appreciate or understand your parents until you are a parent yourself. I've been thinking about this a lot lately with all of my work on Raising Bakersfield and Mother's Day this weekend. I am not a parent yet, so I wonder what kind of new...
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Choices vary daily. Enjoy an authentic Cuban meal at our new location at the Corner of Chester and California. We also have kids meals. Open for lunch and dinner from 10:30am to 8:30pm.
Cuban Flavor - Sabor Cubano
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Receive 50% off enrollment fee for the first month includes free uniform. Now inside the East Hills Mall. Call 472-1884 for more information or visit our website. We teach kids from ages 3 and up and offer adult self-defense classes.
Fighting Dragons
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Simply Manners by Iris Doyle is teaching young people (from 4 years old to adult) basic etiquette and correct dining skills. We are now taking registration for Summer Classes from 6/2- 8/15. Call 872-2482 for more information. Expires 08/15/08.
Simply Manners
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I'm getting totally stoked as one week from today is Mile 124- a superchill night of expression & reflection I am coordinating!
This is seriously the perfect night for parents because they can enjoy coffee, do art, get lost in the music and their kids are being cared for just feet away! I...
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