I appreciate (blank) because

kit_kats_mom wrote: the "who would you like to meet from this board" post got me to thinking about how much I appreciate and admire you guys for different things. For example:

I appreciate Nicole for the naughty tips
I appreciate Jeanne for her well thought out posts and her ability to express the things I'm thinking waaay more eloquently than I seem to be able to do
I appreciate all of our young moms who are doing their best
I appreciate Josie for her "over the pond" sayings
I appreciate Aimee for her compassion for all of us
I appreciate the single parents who work so hard yet find time to come here and share their stories
I appreciate Dee Dee's Ashley stories, they never fail to make me grin

I appreciate all of you for different reasons.
Do you guys have any?

My2Beauties replied: I appreciate M2A and TLCDad for making this forum
I appreciate Nichole for her hilarious antics
I appreciate Loveydad for making me feel like I'm not the only one whose life is crazy all the time
I appreciate Josie for her accent, I love it
I appreciate Lollie for her naughty comments....
I appreciate Aimee for her sincerity and compassion for others
I appreciate Shelly for making me think about her son's life whenever I go to the Angels board and see her beautiful posts, she makes me realize how much I love my daughter and how much we should cherish our children
I appreciate Kit Kats Mom for her sense of humor as well
I appreciate Jeanne for her thoughts and opinions, we are so much alike and you can put your thoughts into words so much better than I can

I appreciate all of you for being there for me when I needed it most! Thanks guys!!! *blows kisses*

Mommy2BAK replied: Awe, this is sweet! Good idea!

I appretiate Maddie and Eathan's mom for always being so sweet and kind.
I appretiate Alyssa'smom for always showing compassion.
I appretiate the older mom's who continue to stand up for us younger moms.
I appretiate all the experienced mom's here for all their halpful advice.
I appretiate loveydad for always helping me with technical stuff on my siggy.
I appretiate Boysrus, for giving me pointers in the P&I forum.
I appretiate all my friends on here for being there for me when I was going through a hard time and they PMed me and made sure I was okay, one of them even gave me her phone number to call her if I wanted to talk.

I love all you! Thanks for all the good times!!

jcc64 replied: I appreciate Cary for being someone I feel I've known for years and years, and someone I would have gravitated to, kids or not.
I appreciate Tracy because of her wisdom, insight, and because she's a hopeless lefty like me.
I appreciate DeeDee for her kindness, tact, and devotion to keeping this board such a civilized and friendly place.
I appreciate Karen for her truthfulness, support, and intelligence.
I appreciate Hannasmommy for always coming to my defense when I get myself in hot water!
I appreciate Kimberly as someone I'm just getting to know and really like alot.
I appreciate Brenda as someone who's come to my aid with my specific little problems with Corey.
I appreciate Josie for her perspective and her maturity.
I appreciate everyone for trying so hard to keep this place friendly and welcoming.
And finally, I appreciate any and everyone I've ever had a "disagreement" with on this board, for showing me another way to look at things, even if we don't always reach the same conclusion.

DansMom replied: I appreciate Jeanne, Cary and AmyNicole for their insights, their politics, and for sometimes saying exactly what I wanted to say. Also, Jeanne because she's 40 like me, Cary because her mom was a hippie too, and Amy because we have the same birthday.

I appreciate Karen for her caring personality and her knowledge about breastfeeding issues and allergies.

Dee Dee because she's smart, funny, wise, caring and a great administrator.

Josie and Jessie because they are so capable and wise for being young moms.

Kimberley for her points of view and for the way she really fights for the best education for her kids---it's inspiring.

Everyone for keeping me aware of other points of view, everyone from other countries and other parts of the states. I love the diversity here.

Boys r us replied: Good thinking Cary!!! Good thinking!!!

Well, I appreciate you,Cary, b/c you just have this way about you, this certain something that makes me grin when I read your posts and you come across as such a good mommy to K and now Lauren. I guess I mean that you come across as a "natural mom", someone who will grow to have that perfect balance between mother and friend to your girls. I don't know what exactly it is that tells me that..but something does

I appreciate Lisa(greeneyes) for my morning PM almost every morning without fail and her humor that makes me spit my coffee out of my nose every morning!

I appreciate Aimee b/c she probably has the warmest heart of anyone I know! Just a true and sincere person..oh and I appreciate her beautiful photography skills!

I appreciate LeaAnn b/c she's so wild and crazy like I *used* to be!

I appreciate Karen's funny stories..sometimes the one's she doesn't even mean to be funny are...like going postal on her mailman! HAA When she gets mad, it really is too cute!

I appreciate Brianne b/c ohh she makes me laugh and she's down to earth and I appreciate her husband for being in the military!

I appreciate AmyNicole b/c when she's here(uuhmm we MISS YOU) she always has something so nice to say and when I went to FL on vacation she even PM'd me her phone number in case we needed directions or the name of a good restaurant! How nice is that? Her kindness!!!

and Josie...ahhh where to begin?? Haa I love her bloody stories all of the time about funny cassie happenings, I appreciate all of her naughty info in the bloody P & I forum and most of all, I love her bloody verbage!!!!!!

I appreciate texasmom(okay I know that's not right..but Marie, I'm talking about you) b/c she's fairly new and has just fit right in with all of us giving advice and support!

Man..I could REALLY go on and on!! but my fingers are tired! I appreciate you ALL for so many different reasons!

A&A'smommy replied: I appreciate Tracy, Cary, Jeane, Karen for always having great advice!

I appreciate Josie because she knows what its like to be a young mommy

I appreciate Momtomany for being the best mother, you are what I want to become!

I appreciate Di, Amiee, Tamera, and Kimberely for being such sweet woman not just mommies but woman

I appreciate lollie, nichole, Josie, LeaAnn and Brianne for being so much fun in the p&I forum

I appreciate Shelly for being so strong and such a wonderful single parent you are my hero!

but most of all I appreciate DeeDee and TLCdad for creating such a wonderful place for us, and for being the best online friends we could ever have!

I appreciate Mel because she is all the above, not only does she have great and fun advice about everything but she is smart and she is such a good mom and so sweet not that everyone isn't like that but she stands out!

I appreciate everyone else that I didn't say for also being such wonderful friends

Maddie&EthansMom replied: You guys are so wonderful. I had no idea you felt this way about me.

I appreciate EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU for making this a place I can call home. For supporting me, encouraging me, teaching me and making me feel so special and important. I think every person on this board makes it what it is.

M2A and TLCDAD....I appreciate you for all you do. The hours you spend making this place what it is. It is so apparent that you put your heart and soul into this place. Love you guys!!

Cary....I appreciate your sense of humor, your knowledge and the love you show for your children and family.

Jeanne....I appreciate your honesty. I appreciate your strength. You are one of the strongest women I know. Inside your hard exterior is the softest, most caring person. Thanks for all of your insights.

Mollie....I appreciate you for always being here for me. You are one of the best friends I have ever had. You are so gentle and kind. I am proud of you for being such a wonderful mom and wife. You are super mom!

Nichole...I appreciate you for making me laugh at such desparate times. You certainly liven this place up. Thanks for everything.

LeeAnn....I just don't know what this board would be without you. You are honest, sincere and WILD! I love you, hun.

Tamara....I appreciate you for trying so hard to be the wife and mother you desire to be. You remind me a lot of myself. I love having you around.

How can I do this?? This will take me all night. I love you all so much. I think many of you know more than others how much this board means to me.

Karen....You brighten my day. I appreciate you for your knowledge on BF'ing. I love reading your posts.

Kimberley...I appreciate you for always being there. You are the BEST moderator. You are a wonderful mother and you are compassionate.

Tracy....I appreciate your compassion. I trust you with my life. You are so sincere and honest.

Marie....You know I love you! You are the best friend a girl could have. You are my confidant.

Josie and Lollie....I appreciate you for your culture and bringing such life to the board. This board would never be the same without the two of you. (especially the P&I forum) Josie I love the way you catch up on every post and respond to everyone once you have returned from your absence. Lollie I appreciate all the pics of your beautiful girls. I admire you both so much.

Jessie....I appreciate you for stepping up and being the best mom anyone could hope to be at such a young age. You put so many moms to shame.

Shelly...I am so proud of you! I am amazed by what you have overcome. You are such a genuine person.

Brianne....It is good to have you back! I love your sense of humor!

Jennifer and Sara....I admire you for your beliefs and for your love for God.

Kirsten....I appreciate you for your honesty regarding your illness. You have overcome so much and I truly believe you have helped so many by being so open about everything.

Edie, Brenda, Carrie-Anne.....You are always here. I appreciate your support and kind words and look forward to your posts.

All of the newbies I appreciate you for sticking with us. You are wonderful people. I like having you here.

I can't leave anyone out.

Mel...I love having you here. You are so kind and supportive. It is nice to have southerners on the board.

Di....You are an inspiration to me. I appreciate you for all your efforts. You are so kind and try so hard to please everyone.

AmyNicole....I MISS YOU!!! You are so smart and so kind. I still wish we could have met when you were in Ft Worth.

Lisa and Ed...I appreciate your knowledge and parenting skills!

OMG! I know I forgot so many people. Really I love you all!

iluvmysweetiepies replied: I can't pick, everyone here is so great! I appreciate EVERYONE for being caring and always giving advice and cheering me up. Thanks guys!!

gr33n3y3z replied: I appreciate Nicole for being who she is, She is smart,funny and she tells you how it is ... gotta love a person like that and those messages lol they just make my day you are one of the only few people on here that can make me laugh so hard.


I appreciate Mel because we hit it off so well and your a great person an full of life and you put your family first above all.
I enjoy reading your post


I appreciate everyone else on the boards for being here when I had a few issues and still working through a few with Erin. But keeping fingers crossed that she wont loose her 4 teeth.
But alll an all its been a challange here and a learning experance both good and bad BUT thats a good thing.

**Hugs**
Lisa (gr33n3y3z)

TANNER'S MOM replied: Wow, this is an awesome post. I haven't been on much today due to work and doctors appt's etc. And then I get on line and find these great things said about me. It almost made me cry.

Wow I appreciate EVERYONE, I know that I can come to you guys without judgement, and with trust. My DH doesn't get how I feel you guys our my Best Friends but I do.

Nichole, I think we are alot alike. lol You are fun and I can see us drinking together on Runaway Mom's night. You have made me on life so fun. I love your stories, and I feel like I know Rick, Tanner and Brae

Lisa, I think you are great. You went that extra mile to make me feel welcome. I know that my views aren't always the NORM, b/c I am from a different culture really. But you make me feel great. And we have older kids and really bond on that.

Aimie, you have got to be the sweetest person I have ever had the chance to get to know, and very non judgemental. I know that base your life on your relationship w/ God. And it lets me see who I should strive to be.

Tamara, I appreciate you for being a friend. I think you are so nice on the board. And I know that you try hard in life, motherhood and marriage and I am proud of you for that.

M2A, You are so sweet. I love your Asheley stories. It makes me smile, and I thank you for what you have done here.

Karen, I think you for always talking about whats it like to be a working mom. I see us fighting the same fight, And I appreciate you for knowing how hard it is.
And we fight the good mom, good employee, good wife, good everything battle.

Josie and Lollie you woman remind me of what it is like to be young and so full of promise. I know that you woman are great moms and the very best wife's. We are proving the world wrong when they say young mom's can't do it. I am and so
are you.

LeaAnn, I love you post. And I hope you have the best wedding and future looks so bright for you.

Marie, You are fun and thanks for fitting in. Shelly, Jolene, Brianne, Mollie Oh Man I can go and on.

loveydad replied: I dont' really like these post cause someone always gets left out and makes you see how popular or unpopular you are on the boards.

I was never good at popular contests.

Sorry guys. Just depressed and then stuff like this makes it feel worst.

kit_kats_mom replied:
I'm sorry Vig.

I appreciate everyone and I sure didn't mean it to be that way. I could have gone though the board and posted about everyone but I ran out of time (had to get to the chiro) so I just posted the names of my peeps that I have talked too alot.

BTW, if it makes you feel any better...I appreciate you for your "male perspective", for sticking up for all of the men folk out there when we slip up and make generalizations about em, and I appreciate the fact that you seem to be raising a lot of great kids.

loveydad replied: I know it wasn't meant like that. You never would want to hurt anyones feelings. Things like these just end up like that.

It's like..all these women are on here listed about each post..maybe i'm being immature and I'm just jealous. I think it's because I'm so depressed that I'm so alone lately.

I'll have to just say this. Since I got here I've felt like I was outcasted for bieng a man. I mean there are some of the posters here who I am good freinds with who always answer my posts. But then someone else posts a picture of the their kid and I do too and they get 2x the answers I do. Seems like people just tend to ignore me especially since i'm a guy.

when i post it seems it usually gets about half the views of others posts.

and on the p and I board i'm totally shunned. Most posts around here are for the women.

So if people honestly don't want me here. Men like me with all these kids, I want to know.

I'm sorry you guys but that's been stewing in me for a long time I've been really upset about it lately.

Maybe i'm just being parinoid but it doesn't feel like that.

kimberley replied: wow! this is like the oscars someone cue the music already! j/k

aww Vig, don't feel bad. you know we all value you here... look how hard we have fought to keep you

i appreciate all of my friends here even tho i have never had the opportunity to meet any of you or really get to chat much. you each bring your own special qualities to this board that makes our cyber family wonderful. there really is nothing like this place anywhere on the net. we have shared tears of joy and sadness, many funny stories and cute pics, some great debates, and quite a few *ahem* hot tips with each other . so i appreciate all of you and mostly M2A and TLCDad for bringing us all together.

Boys r us replied: I don't think this was intended as a popularity contest type post and Most all of us said that we appreciate ALL of the people on this board, b/c without each and every person here, this board wouldn't be what it is..each and every person..that includes you Vig! Sorry you perceived this in a way that I know Cary didn't intend it! I think this post in all honesty is EXACTLY what we needed, it's made all of us stop and think about everyone here and what they bring to the board...sort of a bonding exercise and to be blunt(me blunt haa) I haven't been feeling the bond as strong as usual! So this was good!

loveydad replied:
well i covered the fact that that is not whwat it was meant to be.

Sorry hon but this really wasn't what I needed.

Mommy2BAK replied:
Loveydad, why are you feeling left out, I mentioned you!

loveydad replied: I know hon and I really appreciate that.

kit_kats_mom replied: Vig, I'm just going to be totally honest. Please don't take it wrong because maybe it's just me OK?

I've been on boards with trolls and with all of your kids, and the fact that you are a male, I immediately thought TROLL when you first started posting. I figured I'd see how things panned out before I "took you in". I've realized that if you were a troll, you are a very persistant one . But it did take me awhile to decide that you are safe. I've been on this board for a long time and I take it very seriously. I screen newbies before opening my heart to them. I come here to get away from the drama.

I always look at everyone's pics (who wouldn't) but I am perusing the board one handed and nursing. I hate typing one handed so my posts are short and I've only been posting the things that I really have something to add too. KWIM?

LOL look at me...telling you about being busy! LOL I crack myself up.

Hugs buddy. We love the guys around here.

Thanks for realizing that I didn't mean anything by the OP.

loveydad replied: I don't really blame you. It's an unlikely story. I get people all the time that go "yeah right. where's these kids moms." I've had people alert the authorities on me becuase they didn't want little girls around a man. (how sick is that). and i figured I'd have to prove myself. But if you look at my posts I believe they aren't provoking. They're boring. They're like ..."well my kids did this today." sometimes they're funny because heck, life is funny.

You're a nice person. Most everyone here is. Nobody on here would purposely fight against someone else, you know?

hugs back. Thanks. I needed that.

I know we don't always have time to post. I try not to take it at heart when my post only gets 8 and someone elses gets a billion. I'm a boring person.

Most people think my life is so interesting. It's not. Its the same day after day, its fun for me but most people would be SO bored. LOL

loveydad replied: I've been here 8 months. Can you believe it? My kids have had birthdays and I've gotten married while posting here. I've concieved another while posting here!

I can't believe Lauren is 2 months old!

mckayleesmom replied: I appreciate Nichole..because she sounds like someone I would normally hang out with and possibly get arrested with.... and she likes RED SHEETS....LOL

I appreciate Loveydad..because I admire a man that is raising that many kids and with great love for them...not alot of men are up for the challenge..I also like his male point of view on the board and his help with my signature.....Thanks again

I appreciate Karen for helping me with my breastfeeding drama

I appreciate Jessi for how strong she has become and what a great mother she has become...I remember when she first came on the boards about 6 months pregnant and scared...She is now a wonderful and confident mother.

Jamie and Kimberly....I use to love Jamies male prospective on things..he hasn't posted in a while. Kimberly is an awsome mommy and gives great advice.

M2A and TLCdad...Thanks for the site and the chance for all of us to help raise our children..It definantly takes a village to raise a child and this is my village.

Oh Lord...I have so much more,,,but Russell is waking up....But I appreciate everyone....

iluvmysweetiepies replied: I appreciate Loveydad because I'm so amazed at how you love and take care of so many kids and I really admire you for that. Thanks for responding to all my posts

I also appreciate Kim. I haven't gotten to talk to you much but you always post such nice messages and really seem to care.

I appreciate so many other people but I just wanted to mention these two. Thanks everyone for making this board great.

Loveydad- I can't imagine anyone not looking at your post because you are a guy! Maybe it's just me, but I always look at your posts because you are you! LOL It's always interesting to read a post from someone who has so many kids and is a great guy.

loveydad replied: Well now I"m getting pitty attention..

LMAO I'm just kidding.

Thanks guys. I guess sometimes a boy just needs to know he's appreciated.

You guys kick butt.

A&A'smommy replied:

I was SO affraid I was going to leave someone out and I did several actually and definitly not on purpose I kept going back to edit like a hundred times but then Alyssa started yelling at me soo.... I just want to say its hard to have posts like this so I agree with you someone always gets left out and that does hurt!

If I left anyone else out please don't take it the wrong way its just hard to add EVERYONE because there are so many people here I love so much!

I just wanted to add ONE more thing and that is I agree with Nichole too this thread made me feel that much closer to everyone and it also made me want to step out be MORE active and say more sometimes my posts to everyone else are a little short I think sometimes its because I don't want to say something stupid and someone else take it the wrong way... anyway I love you guys!!!

loveydad replied: Aww thank you. I really appreciate that.

I hope nobody got left out and feels bad. I appreciate everyone on this board!!

This includes but is NOT limited too:

Kimberely - who always cheers me up when I'm having a hard time (like tonight) and saved my life when I was worried about trolls from another board!

Sexymomma - (yes, you,) Because she's always so funny! She doesn't take life so seriously! She knows having kids is a time to be fun!

Jenna'smommy - because she reminds me of my own little angel, and how precious babies are.

MomtoMany - who is SUCH a supermom to me. I wish I was a good of dad as she is a mom! she is the SOURCE for cloth diapering, and tandem nursing - come on! Wow!

Especially all of you guys who have lost a little guy or girl too, even early in the pregnancy. It smarts just the same and you guys are very brave.

All our TTCers! Baby dust you guys!!

MTA and TLCDAD for starting this board. It's really grown, I can tell!

Josie- she's my bud! She's always making me smile!

LootingSawyer - My own wife. Cause she loves me even when i'm not lovable.

Mom2Bak for forgiving me when I confused her with another member.

Mckaylee'smom who makes me feel special by letting me help her with her siggy.

Sara, whos due date and my wifes are just days apart.

Lollie who's two are almost as close as my twins and Nicky.

Karen whos overcome a lot and is having what seems to be an xtra long pregnancy!

Alice who always comes up with interesting things and ideas she's done with her kids.

All of you guys! See I just did what I was complaining about. But these are people who I feel need a special shout out. Please don't call me a hipocrit and egg my car. LMAO

MommyToAshley replied: I started to write out my list, and then realized that I would be here quite awhile. Some of you may think I am taking the easy way out here, but I put a lot of thought into this post and I realized how many good friends and wonderful people there are on this board. I do want to mention a few though...

First of all, I want to thank the mods. Without them, there would be no Parenting Club. They volunteer and take the time every day to answer questions, move and fix posts, run the games and photo assignments, and sooo much more. You all have given TLCDad and myself a lot of credit, but I think much of that should go to the mods.

I want to let the people who have been here from the beginning know that you all have a special place in my heart. I know I couldn't have survived those first few months of motherhood without you, and I feel as though Ashley grew up with you and I grew as a parent because of you!

There are many of you on here that I admire... the professional women (and men) that have both a career and family to take care of, how do you do it? The single parents that do it all themselves, again how do you do it? The ones that have struggled with an illness, I admire your courage! The stay at home Mom that has made sacrifices to stay home... it's not easy to be a stay at home Mom (or Dad), you deserve a lot of credit! And, I especially look up to those of you with more than one child... you have my deepest admiration because I can barely survive one very well behaved toddler. Your accomplishments are my inspiration on a tough day... thank you for helping me get through those days!

To the BF gurus.... I want to say a special thank you for all the support I got when it came to breastfeeding. I thought it was something I should do for the health benefits, but wasn't sure it was the right thing for me. I gave it a try, and it turned out to be such a wonderful bonding experience... thank you for all of your support, and sharing your knowledge with me!

I want to thank those that have a different parenting style than my own. You have taught me that there is more than one way to be a good parent and I have learned quite a few things from you that I normally wouldn't have!

I want to thank the first time Moms... you often ask a question I want to ask. It's nice to know I am not alone sometimes!

I want to thank those of you that make me laugh every day. Thanks for starting the morning out right!

And, I am looking forward to getting to know all the new members, I love making new friends!

I am not doing a very good job of putting it into words, but all of you have meant a great deal to me. Before we started Parenting Club, I lurked at a few parenting boards but I never felt comfortable posting on any of them. I had a vision for Parenting Club ... a place where parents could come and talk about their children, swap stories, have a few laughs, and no one would be flamed for their opinion. But, that is only part of what Parenting Club has become. I never realized how much you all would touch my heart and change my life. Thank you!

loveydad replied: You did a great job achieving that vision!

JessC replied: I just joined the forum not too long ago, I do believe that we shouldnt name people. And we should name everyone! I like everyone just equal. I dont have favorites

So heres mine:
I appreciate EVERYONE on this board whether they like me or not. I appreciate everyones view and opinions. I feel like this board is like one big family and I like that, I see everyone with their kids, and what a good job everyone is doing.
I hope one day, I will be able to have and be blessed with one kid.

But by being on here, I am learning more before I become a parent and what to expect which is REALLY helpful for me. Its almost like taking a college class.
I love to get on this board at least once a day, I have been to other boards as a guest and they arent even as close to good as this one is. This is the best board ever!! I hope I get to know you all better later as the days go by also.
Thanks for accepting me!!
Ok Im done!!
- JessC

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I haven't added anything to this because it would be so hard to name all the names... I could just copy and paste the whole list of members.
But I just wanted to say I really do appreciate everyone here. This is a really exciting and scary time for me - I'm about to have my first baby and while I've been wanting this forever I'm still scared out of my wits It's so nice to know that I have all of you to ask my questions and tell my stories to.

Thanks Vig for listing me you made me feel special I won't egg your car - but there wasn't much chance of that anyways since we live in different states. I really admire the love and patience you have for all of your kids. They have a great daddy!

loveydad replied: Aww shucks. No problem. Thank you for the nice words!

Some little punks egged my car not that long ago. I think it's because I offended their um... Mafia head or something stupid like that.

Actually I think it was henry.

MomToMany replied: Well said M2A!! Not fair, you made me cry !


This place is wonderful, and it couldn't have happened without all of the wonderful and unique members. I appreciate everyone !!

ediep replied: I appreciate everyone!!!

especially M2A and TLC dad for making this board!!!!!

Thank you Aimee for mentioning me! It made me feel loved!!

coasterqueen replied: Well, I'm too tired this morning to post what I appreciate about each and every one of you, especially the regulars so......

I do appreciate each and every one of you in so many different ways. Each one of you brings so much knowledge to this board that I consider you all friends. Some of you I've grown closer to and I think you know who you are and others I'm just getting a better opportunity to know. Being a parent is the hardest job I've ever done and it's so nice to come here and get advice, be able to vent, and just get some plain old hugs for what's going on in life.

I have the privelage to add one more piece of information to my knowledge base on a daily basis and one more memory to add to my life just by being a part of this great board.

I thank you all for that.

P.S. Thanks for all the kind words from pp's. I really appreciate and you all.

jcc64 replied: Just wanted to let you know Vig that your paranoia about being an outcast because of your gender is unfounded, at least from my perspective. I am acutely interested in the male perspective, especially b/c I'm married to a guy that keeps many of his feelings a mystery.
I don't always agree with you on certain issues, but I am certainly glad you're here, and I'm sorry you're feeling left out.

coasterqueen replied:
I totally agree with Jeanne on this, Vig!!!!!!! She put it perfectly. My DH is the same way so it's nice to have your perspective.

Kaitlin'smom replied: okay even though I am not mentioned but a few times still all post seem to make me cry for one reason or another.

I appriciate EVERONE I really can't name names cause I know I would leave someone out. I love comming here and asking advice weither I like it or not, it makes me think. I LOVE seeing all the pics of the babis, kids and families, I so love pictures. I adore all the stories of what are kids are doing now, I honslty thougth I would never be a mom, and I am sooo happy I am and understand more about families and how much time they can take, and I love spending time with my daughter, and I will admit I do hope someday I will have another, you all make me want that big family I wanted as a kid, but in a whay I have it with all of you. I love having such a great group of people to talk to, I really feel I can trust you all with things I dont talk to much about. I hope I can get into the P&I fourm, and learn from you all, its just been hard for me. I wish we had more men who posted, I love hearing there points of view and admire any one Man or woman who dedicate there lives to caring for childern. I also admire anyone who is a single parent, its not easy and I think you all doing great.

I could go on and on but I have to get back to work, I just want to thank each one of you for being you and I look foward to more, and hope I do get to met some of you someday.

I love this place

Ps thanks for all the laughs, keep them comming

DansMom replied: I was worried about this post last night, because as Vig put it there is likely to be someone who doesn't get mentioned and then feels unappreciated. Gosh I've thought of many people I failed to mention who I greatly appreciate (Aimee comes to mind now instantly!)---even dreamt about meeting ediep last night. And even those who I don't agree with I appreciate because I see a view of life that I would not normally encounter. These days I'm so swamped and pressed for time that I am selective in my posting, and do tend to gravitate toward "old friends". I hope to get to know more newbies in a few months as things calm down at work.

Josie83 replied: Wow I just picked up this thread, it must have been lost when i didn't pot on here for a while. I know it maybe got a little out of hand at the end but I want to say thanksvery much for all of the nice things that people wrote about me! It means a lot Like others have said I would have a hard time going through everyone and why I appreciate them. I love all of you and feel like I have made some really good friends with a lot of people on here. Its good to know there's somewhere to come to share experiences and anxieties with like-minded people. And I'm sorry to name name's but I have to mention Lolie, she has become such a good friend to me since I joined and I am so grateful that I got the chance to meet her! She is absolutely crazy and evenn though her home life is mad she always finds time to PM me. We are able to help each other out a lot and for that I am so grateful I'm going to leave it at thatbecause I don't want to go into naming names. The people who I am close to know it goes without saying anyway . . . thanks everyone xx

3_call_me_mama replied: Somehow i missed this too... anyways... I apreciate everyone that has ever offered a story, bit of advice or a picture to share. I admire all you single mom cause i KNOW it's near impossible raising two with 2 parents , can't imagine doing it alone. I admire all the energy adn organization put into this board and how supportive everyone is regardless of how often people are able to post. I also admire how so many of you are able to form such strong friendships with people on here (actually i am a little jealous of that.. cause i really don;t have the time to post as often as I'd like and haven't been able to form those bonds.... but there always the future rigth )

and one person whos name i will mention is Jeanne.... when i first joined i would read the posts and think ... man does this woman have some nerve, she's just spouting her opinion everywhere.... and after spending time her it really has made me look at the other side of the issues and also learned not to like or dislike a person based on an opinion they posted... cause if you dislike them for one post you may find yourself totally agreeing with them in another. So she along with everyone else on here has really made me more open minded and understanding.