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I can't see doing that either, but I don't think that would really harm the kid. I wouldn't be surprised if that mom warned the kid that she might do something that drastic and the kid "called her bluff." No doubt she got the kid's attention. Sometimes I have to tell my 9 year old to do something 3 times and she can STILL look me square in the eye after the 3rd time (which isn't in my nicest tone of voice) and say sweetly "What I was TRYING to tell you was..." as if I would listen to anything she might say at that point until after she does what I've asked her to do. I heard that Madonna was getting criticized for taking her daughter's clothes away ( all but one outfit and made her wear it to school two days in a row) when she continually refused to pick them up off the floor and made her earn them back by taking care of her responsibilities. (Madonna also said her kids don't watch tv.) I have a friend that did a similar thing - took away everything the kid owned except a mattress and a blanket. No sheet. No pillow. The kid was without anything more for a week and then gradually has been earning her stuff back. They didn't take the kid's clothes from her, but absolutely everything else. This kid is almost 10. She doesn't seem any worse for the wear. About a month after her stuff was removed from her room, she was over here and I told my daughter I was going to start tossing out what she left lying on the floor and her friend asked me if she could try to explain to my daughter why she should take care of it right then and she even helped her. They had that room squared away in no time. It was an awesome sight to behold. Bow Jr. just seemed to be easier with that stuff. He got himself up and dressed and made his own bed every morning from kindergarten on. He kept his room pretty neat on his own. I took care of his bedding and laundry, but as soon as he was able to run a vacuum cleaner he just wanted to take care of his own. Of course he was raised in a cult his first 13 years... I'm with you, Bramble. I know on a daily basis what my daughter has been doing at school. She shows me every day when she gets home. We talk every day about our days. It's my job to stay aware of what's going on with her. She just started 4th grade and this is the year that her school starts the kids switching classrooms and being responsible for keeping their stuff together and the first few weeks were hell on both of us. I made a chart of her chores just this morning. I think she'll do well with it. :D

Well, I was so wrong! I guessed "That Girl." Not that I would sit and watch it regularly if it did, but I find it curious that I never see it. Oh well, it was fun playing.

Derail Warning: Does anyone have a copy of that email that went around last summer entitled "We've Moved." It was a map of the US showing Florida up between Montana and Minnesota, as I recall? My friend in Clearwater, FL is looking for it and I'd love to be able to send it to her. Thanks. Back to original silly subject.

Hauntingly familiar describes it well - I had to come back and listen again and I asked myself, "What sex?" Hmmm, I wonder why we never see reruns of it, if it's what I think it is... After listening a second time, I think I do know which show it was from. Hey Sudo, nice digs?

Yeah, David - that's exactly what I'm talkin' about! Ala - as always, I wish I could join you on your musical adventures!

I saw Paul McCartney about a month ago and have tickets for Neil Diamond next month, as well as for The Nutcracker. (We see the Nutcracker each year.) This was my second time seeing Paul McCartney and will be my second time seeing Neil Diamond. These are both fabulous shows - I'm so excited to be able to attend these. These are the two shows I chose to see. This past year I've also seen Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Leann Rhymes, Leann Womack, Scooter Jennings. These were all great shows, but not my personal picks. I went because others whom I love wanted to go. I had a great time at all those shows. In the car I listen to mostly CD's. Right now in there are Bruce Springsteen, John Hartford, John Prine, Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show, Simon and Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Toby Keith (Best of 2), Eric Clapton Unplugged, Jerry Jeff Walker, and a few instrumental Praise and Worship CDs. Around the house I usually listen to John Hartford and John Prine, Lately I've been listening to John Hartford's son, Jamie and his band. They're dynamite rhythm and blues. I've been known to play the Elvis channel on the Dish Network on occasion for an hour or so. It reminds me of a station in FL I used to listen to almost every Sunday morning. They played an hour of Elvis and then a couple hours of Beatles. Every Sunday! It was great. Mstar - you got to work a Doc Watson show? Lucky you! I love his stuff! I've seen him about 8 or 10 times over the years, all before Merle died. I'm so glad to hear Doc's still doing so well. On road trips we alternate between our own CDs and XM Radio's 60's and 70's stations. Sometimes I even get away with some of their bluegrass station for a little while. B)

Happy Birthday!!! Hope it's fabulous!

Good morning, Sunnyfla! Glad to meet you. I'm a former FLA-ridian - lived there 10 years. Enjoyed most of 'em. Moved to the midwest last summer during Hurricane Bonnie evacuation. Came back for the rest of our stuff during Frances, I believe it was. We come back every few months or so, as bow jr. still lives in St. Pete. I'm glad you're here. I'd suggest the biscuits and gravy this morning - made 'em myself thanks to watching rascal make 'em a few times... We're a pretty harmless bunch around here, but I must warn ya - if sudo starts to tell you the joke about the newly married couple, well, to say the least, it's got to be the longest joke I've ever sat through, but he's such a terrific dancer that I figured he HAD to be telling a great joke, so in my innocence, I sat through the entire thing. You may benefit from my experience...

Yeah, what the Chatster said...

Hope it's a great day for you!