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Re: A Most Appropriate Response.

Avill — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:14:25 -0000

I love it!!!

All bets are off during the winter, though.

Re: Busy Busy Busy

Avill — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:19:44 -0000

Looks like you guys had lots of fun! Sorry we missed it - we had some sickness going on in Meville that weekend :(. Hope to see you guys soon!

Re: Free Personalized Alphabet and Counting Books

Avill — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:34:47 -0000

You know I love this. Thanks!!!

Re: Stay At Home Mom?

Avill — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:06:54 -0000

Thanks for visiting - I'll gladly share some tips!

I would highly recommend it if it's what your wife wants. But warn her that it's a very demanding job. The most demanding job I've ever had! As a former teacher (for 7 years), I can honestly say that it was easier to manage a classroom of 30 kids than it is to take care of a baby and a home. However, the hard work is worth it every single day! It may be easier for her though, because your son is older and on a schedule. She'll probably be able to have more down time than I am able to get (with my little ball of booger that's stuck to me all day). :)

We were pretty much the same as you guys as far as money goes. No debt (except for house) so we would buy what we wanted and go on LOTS of trips. So we had to get adjusted to not being able to do that as much. Here's how we did it.

We made the decision during December that I would stay home (baby due in July). So we started living as if we only had his salary in Jan in order to get used to the life style change. That allowed us to save my entire salary from Jan to July to build up a very nice savings account (a huge sense of security!). I also can't stress enough how important it is for us to budget each month! We even budget for secret spending money so we don't feel like we've lost all of our financial freedom (VERY important for me since I've always been used to having 'my own' money). I also cook extra big meals each night so that we both have left overs the next day for lunch. This saves us a lot of money because we used to go out to lunch every day.

One more thing I would advise, is to allow a time for just her each week. As much as I love spending every minute with my baby . . .it is EVERY minute. So I go to yoga every week, go the store while he watches her, or even just disappear upstairs for a while just to catch a breath. These short breaks are often all I need - they act as my reset button.

Well, sorry for authoring a book on your comments page. Hope this helps and good luck!!!

Re: My Honey’s Birthday Weekend

Avill — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:06:35 -0000

Sounds like a great time! You guys are lucky to have Disneyland so close. The closest thing we have is Dollywood . . . yay.

Re: Presidential Poll

Avill — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:24:04 -0000

Where's Ron Paul??

Unfortunately, who I think and who I want are not the same.

Re: Interpret My Dream About Hillary Clinton

Avill — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:58:40 -0000

Maybe that Hilary tries to turn her platform (sh*t) into something she thinks people want (delicious cream) and that you see right through her sham. Dunno . . . just a thought. :)

Re: Daddy Dan’s Top (and Weirdest) Search Terms

Avill — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:30:30 -0000

Those are funny! The best one I got was "bringing a slut home". I wonder if they succeeded . . .?

Re: Where’s the Doggy?

Avill — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:56:55 -0000

Wow, I was jealous of your weather - but it's nothing compared to your Babito's new sleeping habits! I can only hope as she gets older . . . *sigh*

Good for you guys, though - glad you're all getting more sleep!

Re: A Neat Toddler Trick

Avill — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:45:17 -0000

I like the way you think . . . I'll be sure to try this!

I may teach her some secret symbols (like raised eyebrows, a cough, or something) to go along with different answers so that I can change up the numbers she spits out. =)

Re: Kobe Bryant Jumps A Car

Avill — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:38:00 -0000

Sorry, didn't mean to be anonymous in that comment - it was me. :)

Re: Fear of Death

Avill — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:26:24 -0000

For me it's not about my own death, but that of my loved ones. It happens to me just like you - at night in bed. I hate it!

Re: Mayday, Mayday!

Avill — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:14:49 -0000

I don't think they're as interested in assimilation as much as they are in acculturation. There are American flags in the picture if you look closely.

Having said that, I agree the BIG flags should be American ones.

Re: The Week From Hell

Avill — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:52:26 -0000

DD - that sucks! I know from reading here that you love being with the Babito - so I know how this must be driving you crazy.

On my end, just launched a new site to help parents teach their kids (readingcoachonline.com) - so I've actually been really busy writing - not on my own blog, mind you. But if you'd like to live vicariously, we've been taking walks in the park and swimming everyday. Hopefully the week will go by fast so you can too! :)

Re: My Truck Hates Me

Avill — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:30:33 -0000

Hey at least yours likes being in the car! I have to sing the whole time to have a happy drive anywhere.

My truck hates me because I'm tone deaf.

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Re: My Honey’s Top 5 Girlhood Crushes

Avill — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:14:40 -0000

Sorry Daddy Dan's Honey...but a big respectful eww!!! I'll have to give some serious thought about my top five, but these guys would come no where near it!

Your chick list rocked though :)

Re: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Avill — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:25:53 -0000

I officially hate you. That's the ONE face that can scare me no matter how old I get.

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Re: Going Green: Telecommuting

Avill — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:08 -0000

Great post! I couldn't agree more with you. We're really lucky that Favorite's job allows him to telecommute (job in Atlanta, live in Knoxville)! It really is as good as you think it would be, yet there are a couple of drawbacks for him - like being "at work" all of the time and not being up to date on office happenings. But he says it's totally worth it!

The whole movement started out there in Cali didn't? I hope you get to switch one day...I think you'd love it.

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