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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 1 year, 9 months agoMy husband’s job has recently had him away from home a lot – a couple weeks at a time. I have rediscovered what it is to be on your own, working, responsible for house and pets. Holy buckets batman! I’d forgotten my single mom days, but this brings it back. Those chores he usually does – take out the garbage, mow the lawn, walk and feed the dog,…[Read more]
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 1 year, 9 months agoMy neighborhood had a yard sale last weekend. My 4-year-old grandson decided to sell drinks because it was so hot. Well, it was hot. And he did have lemonade, water and sodas. But, I really think he did so well because he would turn those big, brown eyes on someone (mostly women) and they could not resist. I should have had him trying to sell my stuff.
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ha!
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 10 months ago
In reply to: Liz T. posted an update in the group Grandmothers: My grandsons love, love, love swimming in a pool. Neither actually ”swims” yet and they have not had swimming lessons. Any tips out there for teaching a 4 year […] ViewIt’s amazing how much a child changes in the blink of an eye. The boys came over to swim this weekend. The 4-year-old had learned to hold his breath under water the DAY BEFORE. He wore the floatie, stuck his head in the water and took off. He doesn’t get very far but there is definite progress.
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 10 months ago
In reply to: Liz T. posted an update in the group Grandmothers: My grandsons love, love, love swimming in a pool. Neither actually ”swims” yet and they have not had swimming lessons. Any tips out there for teaching a 4 year […] ViewThanks Caitlin. My oldest grandson uses one of the floaties strapped to his back too. He loves it and does some weird form of walking/dog paddling with it. The process looks exhausting (his legs and arms are moving like crazy) and progress is slow, but he gets around.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 1 year, 10 months agoMy grandsons love, love, love swimming in a pool. Neither actually ”swims” yet and they have not had swimming lessons. Any tips out there for teaching a 4 year old and a 2 year old how to swim? There is a community pool in my neighborhood and the boys come often.
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My daughter takes pre-school swim classes at Shepherd U. They are a 1/2 hour long & parents are not required to get in the pool b/c there are two teachers (& of course, life guards) & the kids are equipped with floaties strapped to their back . Those lessons, plus working with the “noodles” in the pool are definitely helping her learn the…[Read more]
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Thanks Caitlin. My oldest grandson uses one of the floaties strapped to his back too. He loves it and does some weird form of walking/dog paddling with it. The process looks exhausting (his legs and arms are moving like crazy) and progress is slow, but he gets around.
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The YMCA also has swim classes for all ages. Last summer, I bought my (then) 3-year-old a life vest that attached to his swim trunks… that helped him with his confidence. Thankfully, he has a healthy apprehension of the water and does not go jumping in
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It’s amazing how much a child changes in the blink of an eye. The boys came over to swim this weekend. The 4-year-old had learned to hold his breath under water the DAY BEFORE. He wore the floatie, stuck his head in the water and took off. He doesn’t get very far but there is definite progress.
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 10 months ago
In reply to: Liz T. posted an update in the group Grandmothers: The ”boys” spent the day with me on Saturday. We went to the store and Chase, 4, said we should look at toys. I asked him if he brought money. He said he’d left […] ViewI have to admit…I pulled it on my mother too.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 1 year, 11 months agoThe ”boys” spent the day with me on Saturday. We went to the store and Chase, 4, said we should look at toys. I asked him if he brought money. He said he’d left his money at home. There was a brief pause and then he said, ”We could use your money.”
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Totally. Mom visits and I suddenly have to go pick up some things at Target that have been on my ”wish list” for months.
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I have to admit…I pulled it on my mother too.
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 11 months ago
In reply to: Wendy McKinley posted an update: Hello group. We are moving to Hagerstown the end of July and I found this site looking for a local moms club. You all share some great info that will be very helpful to me and […] ViewWelcome Wendy. I’m one of the grandmothers in the group. I have a 4-year-old grandson and a grandson who will soon be 2. Congrats on your new home. I hope you will like it here. I sure do. We’re close enough to be in Washington, D.C. or Baltimore within an hour and a half, but far enough away to have open space.
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 11 months ago
In reply to: jennifer posted an update in the group Single Moms: being a single mother is rough, but being a mother has it’s rewards. I love being around my children they light of my life. Just looking to find someother single […] ViewHi Jennifer. Do you have family in the area? That was a big help to me way back when son was small and I was single. Of course, getting help and advice was family is not the same as swapping stories with people who are ”living” it like you are.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 1 year, 11 months agoHello Kim. Welcome. Are you a grandmother?
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Liz T. posted an update: 1 year, 12 months ago
Planning a movie date with my 4-year-old grandson. Very excited about a Saturday matinee. One of the great things about being a parent or grandparent is you have a reason to see ”kiddy” movies, which are often so much better than anything else playing.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Grandmothers: 2 years agoWhen my oldest grandson was about a year and a half old, he used to cry every time he saw me. It broke my heart until I figured out that just about every time he saw me I was either picking him up from his house or he was being dropped off at mine. Once we were away from his parents, we always had fun, but the idea of LEAVING or BEING LEFT was,…[Read more]
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Awww – that is tough even though you know it will pass! I know I sure felt a bit sad when my daughter suddenly started chosing to stay at Grandma’s after a day day visit. Never thought about it in reverse though… Live and learn!
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 2 years ago
In reply to: Laura Myers posted an update in the group Working Moms: I had to return to work full time when my daughter was 6 weeks old. She is now 11 months and its still just as hard to leave her at daycare, especially on […] ViewI loved my son’s day care. He was an only child, so the social interaction was so valuable.
I stayed home with him until he was 18 months old but when I wanted and needed to go back to work, a day care that I trusted and he enjoyed made the process easier for both of us.
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Liz T. and Felicia Hammons are now friends 2 years ago
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Liz T. and Heather McEndree are now friends 2 years ago
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Liz T. posted a new activity comment: 2 years ago
In reply to: Liz T. posted an update in the group General Discussion: I’m thinking of taking my grandsons to the circus in early may. The youngest is not yet 2 years old. Do you think he will like it or be afraid? ViewWe had a blast at the circus! It was hot and muggy in the circus tent and both boys (along with me and their parents) were hot and sweaty. But we all seemed to forget about that while we were watching the show. The 4-year-old LOVED the clowns. They really appreciate slap-stick comedy at that age. The youngest, who is not yet 2, loved the…[Read more]
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Liz T. posted on the forum topic Getting kids to eat in the group
Working Moms: 2 years agoWhat a great idea, Heather! Thanks. I’m going to try it. I’ve never seen anyone sit as long as this child and never take a bite.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Local Activities: 2 years agoFirst Christian Church, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown, MD. is holding a Mayfest on May 1 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be crafts, yard sale items, food and bake sale items. a book sale and games for children.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Working Moms: 2 years agoMondays should be banned. Making that transition from a lazier weekend to ALL the stuff you have to complete in the workweek is painful on Mondays. Just about the time you make the adjustment, you start looking forward to the weekend again.
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Liz T. posted an update in the group
Working Moms: 2 years agoMornings were always a nightmare in my house. Too rushed and I almost never went out the door on time. You know what? It’s still like that.
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Thank goodness for my husband to help with the boys! Twice the hands, half the crazy
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