max's mamma

I'd love to do the Putnam County Spelling Bee, but we have a musical selected for this year. I am looking for something that would be like this. I feel like I have read something before, but I can't remember what it would be. I am open to suggestions, but a comedy about children would be great!

I am going alone to visit my parents. My 20 month old has flown before, but my husband and in-laws were with. I have packed a number of special toys, a video IPOD and snacks. What I would love are specific things that have worked for you. Especially people who have traveled with new restrictions. He is super busy!! What would not be appreciated are suggestions not to fly (not an option) or use Benedryl (he reacts)

I am going alone to visit my parents. My 20 month old has flown before, but my husband and in-laws were with. I have packed a number of special toys, a video IPOD and snacks. What I would love are specific things that have worked for you. He is super busy!! What would not be appreciated are suggestions not to fly (not an option) or use Benedryl (he reacts)

I'd like to take my spouse on a whale watching birthday trip in April. I'm willing to travel to get to a good location, but I want to make sure I see some whales!! Anyone have any advice on where to go, or where to look for information?

I know it's specific, but we are staying in the River North Area, for our first post baby overnight date. We have tickets to the matinee of Spelling Bee and want to eat dinner soon after in a 1/2 mile radius.

I love eating outsie, but it needs to be a place we can have a good dinner and conversation, not some trendy expensive place.

Any Ideas?

I have a new recipe that I am dying to try that uses a 1/4 cup of Housin sauce in the marinade. I ahve never used it before and I hate to get soemthing I will only use for one recipe.

What do you use it for? Do you have any suggstions for a substitute?

I have live in my house for 5 years. I have seen 1-2 holes like this before, but now my whole front yard is filled with holes! They are big enough to fit a broomstick in, and I have at least 20 in a tarp size space.

Any ideas of what it is or what I can do?

We have been planning an anniversy outing, and our first overnight away for June 23. Now, my husband and my mother in law think we should go next weekend. My son is 10 months old, and I was planning to wean him by june, but we won't be close by next weekend. He seems so young, I'm not sure what to do. He does go to day care 2x a week for 8 hours, and he has stayed with my m in law for 8 hours before, but 24-30 seems like so much!

My husband and I are celebrating our 5th anniversary downtown chicago this summer. We have play tickets too, so we don't want to go out of our way to eat, but we want a good dinner. We aren't super fancy people, and don'e like to spend a fortune on dinner. We love unique and no-chain places. Any suggestions in the Water Tower area?

I'm looking to treat myself, but not go way overboard on price. Howev er, I do want to feel a bit pampered

My husband and I are thinking of taking a 5 year trip, our first since baby. We want tropical, all inclusive, and no kids! But the most important feature of a resort to us, is a big beach where we can relax and have a little privacy. We hate being stacked on top of people on vacation.

Where have you been that is a romantic easy going spot?

My 7 month old is preparing to fly to his uncles wedding in Key west. So we'll be on a puddle jumper too. I'd love to know any tricks on getting an extra seat or any savvy advice. I've heard about benedryl and would prefer not to use it. Any other must knows

My 7 month old is preparing to fly to his uncles wedding in Key west. So we'll be on a puddle jumper too. I'd love to know any tricks on getting an extra seat or any savvy advice. I've heard about benedryl and would prefer not to use it. Any other must knows?

I remember one a few years ago made with Apricot jam, but I don't remember the rest of it.

Anyone?

I'm planning a fondue dinner and am wondering what type of oil is best in the pot. Any other tips or fondue must haves?

My mother-in-law is not the worlds best cook, and whenever i offer to help she says "bring the wine". But if I say "oh I have a grat recipe for_____. Can I bring it?" She'll say yes, she just doens' want to put me out. Well, for years our Chrismas eve dinner has been crab legs, salad, bread and pie. But my new sis in Law is allergic to shellfish, so we need a new menu.

She is thinking of making a roast, and I'd love to bring or suggest some easy hands off side dished to compliment the beef. Spefically a potato or veggie idea that can be tossed in the same oven or warm in a crock pot.

My son is drooling like crazy, and biting on everything. But this week he has also been waking up screaming every 2 hours, and has lost his appitite. He would rather look at me than nurse. I still can get 2-3 good feeding a day, but other feedings have gone from 30 minutes to 5minutes. He's also got a runny nose.

My 4 month old had a check up, and the doctor said he has a murmer. I have a murmer, so I wasn't worried. Then he said he wants us to go to a childrens hospital for a eco-cardiogram to see what the problem is. Now I am freaking out! Did this happen to you or someone you know?

He's been stuffed up for almost a week. I don't want to run to the doctor with everything, but I'm not sure if I should. he has not had a fever, and now he has a little cough too (it's so sad). If I have to restrain him to use the aspirator again, I might die. We are taking warm baths with the Johnsons cold vapor bath, and I am using an over the counter decongestiont they said I could use last time. Any ideas?

He used to sleep 7hours, since 4 weeks! Now he is getting up after 5, a few times after 3! Is this because I went back to work? Mamma needs her sleep!