Backwoods Cutie

He has the majoraty of the custody (long story short, he told me he wont give me custody cuz hes pissed i left him) so i am screwed into a few weeknights and every other weekend.

I left the miserable puke because he's spineless. I was always the diciplinarian and i still am. His idea of dicipline is "No no son, don't hit" in a singsong voice. Makes me sick, and it does nothing for the boys.

I am a firm believer that boys NEED dicipline, and my theory is proving true: my 5 year old is becoming more unruly, rude and disrespectful to me, and its putting a huge strain on my marriage. I have to cram all the 'extra' dicipline they are needing (becuase of acting out, and lack of rules at their dad's) into the short time i have to spend with them. It sucks big time.

Talking to the exhusband does absolutely nothing: all i get for a response is: he's fine for me, its your problem.

He wont take the kid to counceling like ive asked a hundred times. He wont talk to the kids at all about the divorce (the 5 year old still says things like 'why cant you live with daddy' and that just tells me that his father is not helping in anyway. I am very open about whatever they want or need to resolve, but its hard to cram that much into a weeknight of parenting.

Their father constantly dumps them on his 'lazy-parenting style' mom, so he can go play tonsil hockey with whatever girl he is seeing now. I have asked him repeatedly not to bring girls around the kids, but he doesnt see the problem.

Ive been trying to get custody back, but without a ton of $$$ i'm coming up short. Plus, his mom keeps buying him a lawyer and lying for him to the judge.

I went thru the hearings, and the judge told me because they arent beaten or raped theres nothing he can do.

I am at my wits end. Sometimes i want to load up a Uhaul and take my kids 4 states over to start over, and raise them correctly, (i know, not good for them) and sometimes i want to walk away and start over completely, and just let them live in thier brainwashed world, with their dad and his mom, and stay away until they are old enough to make thier own opinion of me.

If anyone has any insight, I would sure appreciate it.

Im not in the mood for crapslinging, so if thats all you're here for, im sure you can use your imagination as to what i would tell you to go do and where.

Are the rules as strict as Washington State? Are there many animals to hunt (and eat)? We have all sorts here, just wondering if there are deer and elk (I've heard not and dont believe it). Can you bowhunt? Do you still have to have tags?

I have been seriously considering moving to Wasilla, Alaska for a while now, and plan on it in the next decade. I will vacation first to get an idea of where, but I have lots of questions. Thanks!

Are there liquor stores there?

Will they still be there in ten years?

Will I have to import whiskey or make my own?

Is there beer at the gas station?

Should be divided? ONE section for happily married (or not) people, then another for DIVORCE. I would like to browse thru a happy marriage section, not get all depressed having to see everyones divorce drama!

My hubby wants to take me to Florida for a week or so, as here in the North it is June and still storming like January!

Im a jeans n tshirt kinda girl, (but can be fashionable when i need to)

I need to know some clothing staples to buy to go to the beach.

We will be surfing, and scuba/snorkling, and of course dinners and (hopefully) some daytime shopping.

Im 24, 5'5", size 3, Llong blonde hair (carrie underwood cut) and look like a cross of Gwenyth Paltro and Kirsten Dunst.

so anything in style should be cute on me!

Should i wear white at all? (id rather do black) and Im white as hell so im going tanning...whats the in color for nails this season? Im trying to find a cute way to be in a bikini without the 'tankini look' maybe a roxy board shirt over a string bikini? ive been too busy this year to pay any attention! Please help!

I am seriously considering this. I just want to know if it is worth it. I work 40 hrs, and can barely cover bills. (let alone gas) I see so many SAHM ads on craigslist looking to watch other kids, like a daycare. I figured i would do the same. Any pointers? We have a 21 acre farm, our own boys, toys, animals, etc.

Ive never driven a mini van before, but the way gas is, i need to drive something other than our Chevies. I need more room than a car can give, and I found this mini van. Its a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 4 door, 138K, new tranny (within last 5 years). Any one have any input? Anyone love it? Feel strange cuz Ive always only had trucks (except my first car) Hard to imagine myself rockin a minivan...

Can someone give me a simple (ie step 1, step 2) list of what to do? My item is a staple in everyone's home. I found a new use for it. It will be an inexpensive retail item. This item is sold everywhere, from grocery to convienience to wholesale.

Do I look for Investors first?

Do I look for Buyers first?

Do I work on Marketing in the meantime, or set aside a space in my timeline for it?

Do I necessarily need a proto type? (my item is pretty self explanitory)

Do I just start cold calling name brand companies i would like to sell my idea to?

How do I go about all of this without being taken advantage of? (a company ripping off my patent)

I know they cannot exactly copy my idea, thats why its patented. We all know how easily people can copy your idea.

Any help is much appreciated.

It took seven years, but ive fianally got my own number!!! Now what? I know i need a prototype, but how do i make one (or have one made) without someone stealing my idea? Do I simply need to find a buyer? I have a few big name companies in mind who I think would be interested. SO, do I develop my marketing at the same time as searching for a buyer? Do i look for an investor first? What order should i take my steps?

Are you allowed to swear in a declaration to the court? Im sure it doesnt look very good, but will it get a point across or just piss off the judge?

on every declaration my exhusband has filed and served on me? We are in a custody battle that i started...I cant afford a lawyer, i thought i could do it myself...just like the divorce..and I need to know the rules of this game... If anyone could help please that would be great..

I have very light skin, peachy with freckles, light bluegreen eyes, and every tan in a bottle looks orange on me except the nuetragena daily moisterizer with glow in it. It actually sells for fair skin! (happy dance)

The thing is, i went tanning last year in the stand up one (im closterphobic) and used thier lotion stuff, but i didnt get a nice golden tan. I would like to give it a go this spring, just so Im not nuclear-glow-the-dark-white when the weather turns nice. Its still snowing here! (grrrr) anyways,

Are there any other fair-skinned beauties that could recommend a tan lotion, and accellorator for me that wont make me look like Im from India (no offense) or make me look orange?

What works for you?

What burnt you to a crisp?

Thanks for the help!

Im sooo tired of mowing my lawn every other day.

Is waxing at the salon worth the $$?

How much does it cost?

How long do you stay bald?

Do you get rashes?

What do I ask for?

Is the Brazillian where they leave a runway? Cuz i dont want any fur left behind.

How fuzzy do you have to be before you go? Like a 5:00 shadow, only a little longer?

Anything i can do to ease the pain before i go?

How to find a good salon?

Should i go to a Tanning place, or Hair salon?

Should i ask/look for a specific kind of wax? (Sugar or something?)

Gee, can you tell im nervous? LOL Thanks for the pointers, ladies! And yes, Im a grown adult, just incase you need to know.

We need durable, affordable, easy to use, and lots of options.

O, and something that actually Cleans. I hear todays dryers are done in a timely manner. Our current set is about 10 yrs old.

Anyone buy a new set lately? Im kinda whirlpool biased, but i would like peoples opinions. I wash all my & baby's clothing in delicate, the guy's stuff heavy duty (their in construction). We have 2 big dogs, and a TON of laundry every week.

Im a very thrifty shopper, and as always out for the best value. I dont have any prob paying a little more for a product thats worth it.

Also ive heard you have to use 'premium soap' with the new models? What is premium? i like gain, or all. i hate tide, but is non-premium just store brand (like target)?

I have a bissel lift off turbo, and love it, but recently it has NO sucking power, when i use it normal. but the hose works fine. (I think the guys used it around the woodstove) i was wondering about Dyson..is it worth it?

Im extremely hard on vacums (5 kids 2 big dogs LOTS of use)

Any pointers are welcome...

It sure would be nice to look in singles n dating and marriage n divorce and read about adult issues,

Instead of OMG! i like this guy from 3rd grade! does he like me? is he gonna ask me out? my bestfriends sisters cousins boyfirend said he said im all right. does this mean he likes me?

We live in a small, rural community, and i have had this dream since i was preggers with my first child. I have put a lot of thought and planning into my products, but i have no idea what else i would need to do. I work in the "office" field, so I have a good idea of that dept.

Has anyone else opened a candle shop? Was it worth it? I see lots of online stores. Id rather have a cute physical store...

Anyways, any success stories? I would eventually have to quit my job to run the store...

How much should i get a loan for? Any other business adivce would be welcome.. Thanks!

I have half a dozen 3d design programs (for win 2000) they are like CAD, to build houses and landscape. they are different brands, and they all do it. (Exept Plan3D. That runs straight off the web) i can get them to initiate and load onto my laptop (2007 hp pavillion dv6000) with Windows Vista Home Premium. Then it just dissapears. What gives? Why wont these programs run? how can i fix this?