Chantel

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• Commented on Enough
  Judging by those beautiful and happy eyes I would say you are doing everything right;)...
• Commented on Girls dance, sports, and periods!
  Julie - you arethe second person to tell me about this Diva Cup! I need to buy one for sure! Thanks;)...
• Commented on Girls dance, sports, and periods!
  Oh Kath I would have freaked lol. I have never heard of waering panties under a bathing suit - let alone a pad as well! Yikes! An emergency - preparedness kit is essential for your daughter and she will love...
• Commented on Stinging barbs
  I get it all the time! Lately it has been from my almost 11 year old boy who just recently lashed out that I only care about the oldest child Marie because she is good at gymnastics! It is hard...
• Commented on December 31st 2008...Happy New Dad
  Welcome Ryan! Looking forward to reading more about you and your family:)...
• Commented on Cheerleading and Lessons for Life
  That is awesome! I coach tumbling to a group of cheer girls and dancers and they are so much fun. Lessons and experiences taken from competitive sport cannot be replaced. Cheers!...
• Commented on If Only It Was Easy To Let Go
  Okay I sweat SOME stuff but that is only because there are 8 of them and I am completely out numbered! Yelling? Of course I do - often - its the only way any child will hear me in this...
• Commented on motherhood:repetition is 9/10ths of the law
  Lol omg I repeat so many things its ridiculous! Repetition is motherhood and I can only imagine what will be on my headstone lol...
• Commented on You can be brave.
  Wow very powerful and beautiful and for once I am at a loss for words. Amazing post....
• Posted Girls dance, sports, and periods! to Eight is Enough
  Okay I  realize for some, the topic of girls and their periods is awkward but as a mom to a few girls and a competitive gymnastics coach this is a topic that has come up several times.When was younger (a...
• Commented on Sans kids
  I once made the decision not to have any children. LOL didn't happen! I can't imagine my life wthout my kids but I do have a lot of respect for couples that decide not to have any - and I...
• Commented on pranking- it should be a national sport
  Lol Nancy that is too funny! I'm not a prankster really but some of my kiddies try to be! You've got me thinking though and I think its time I pull a few on the monkeys lol...
• Commented on Lose the baby weight!
  Good bra's are awesome! Just got me some new ones lol...
• Posted Thumbs up for the kids! to Eight is Enough
  The other day our very own Jen wrote a touching and heart breaking post that you can find here. In relation to that, she had a post on Face book encouraging us parents to take a look at the good...
• Posted Would you? Could you? to Eight is Enough
  About a month ago a friend I know went missing.  Seriously. She went missing for real.Everything at first was normal.  It was the beginning of April and I had been communicating with her about five times a week via email...
• Commented on Mom is sick, so it's Lord of the Flies until the antibiotics kick in.
  Love hearing other moms confess to letting their kiddies eat a box of cheerios for dinner - as for me it is ice cream from breakfast (it's dairy!) Anyhow, hope you are feeling better soon, and can't wait to hear...
• Commented on Welcome to The Nest!
  What I love most about my home is the constant laughter and screamimg of so many children! However, I need loads of help keeping it organized! Welcome, welcome! Looking forward to reading more!...
• Posted Lose the baby weight! to Eight is Enough
  Okay so after 8 kiddies being popped out of this tiny body frame I have to say that I don't look THAT bad.  However, there are a few annoying things that I would like to improve upon.the saggy boobsthe boob...
• Commented on Time For #2?!
  Lol that was the best! You are bad!...
• Posted Decisions decisions to Eight is Enough
  So I have a big decision to make.  To put the twins in Nursery / pre-school or not? My oldest went to Toronto French school and started in the pre-k program.  My oldest son went to pre-school and continued in...
• Posted The Toothfairy did what!? to Eight is Enough
  One would think that once my house is finally quiet and all my kiddies are sleeping like the little brats angels that they are, I would run upstairs and hop under the covers in my warm snuggly bed.Not a chance! I...
• Posted It's Potty time again! to Eight is Enough
  The other day when I got home from the gym, Ryley was very excited and proud to tell me how he helped his baby brothers Thatcher and Tanner.  I asked him how he helped.  Then I realized that was a...
• Commented on "But Aren't You Afraid That?"
  LOL There are so many things you have touched upon that I never would hav eeven thought of! Will is so lucky to have you! Great post....
• Posted Look what I made mommy! oh yeah it's all about the arts and crap.... to Eight is Enough
  When my oldest two were younger and had just started school I remember how excited I was whenever they brought home any kind of art work. Full of pride, I would hang it on the fridge or kitchen wall convincing...
• Posted MARCH BREAK and CHILDREN to Eight is Enough
    I just realized that March break starts next week - well in my case this Friday because apparently the school board decided my children should stay home that day.Although the March Break is only a week, as opposed to...
• Commented on Finally somebody is listening with both ears!
  Hi Nancy. I am just curious - does the school your daughter is in provide anything for her such as a laptop? This may be a great help in her communicating with teachers and such even though she is young,...
• Commented on Finally somebody is listening with both ears!
  That is the hardest part Kath - the fact that others cannot see mental illness. My son quite often appears very typical to the outside world and many can't imagine what he is capable of. Never feel hopeless - you...
• Commented on Finally somebody is listening with both ears!
  Thanks Sara - my son was also diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 however, there is a big question mark there now as to whether or not he really does have ADHD because quite often a mood disorder can...
• Commented on grocery shopping for eight
  lol I think you better Julie!:)...
• Posted grocery shopping for eight to Eight is Enough
  The other day somebody asked me how much food my family goes through in a week.  My answer was A LOT! This question had been asked a while ago and it was the same answer A LOT, but at that time...