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Tomorrow is my grandsons 9th birthday! Guess what he is getting this year-- school is starting on his birthday. The lazy days of summer are over. 
Parents generally are overprotective when it comes to their Children. Especially when we Know in our heart of hearts that something just isn't right with their prospective mates. In this Mother's case, her suspicions have been confirmed for ALL to see. The upcoming Holiday Season is sure to be Interesting.
Some of the warning signs listed below are systematic of normal teenage behavior. If you notice suddenly that more can be seen together and/or extreme in nature there could be a drinking problem.
Hamblen County returns to school on Monday the 11th and Jefferson County hits the books on Tuesday the 12th. I remember when we didn't have to go back until after Labor Day but unfortunately the summer seems to grow shorter and shorter for our kids. 
SOME TIMES YOU WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD PARENT....
Ok two blogs down about being a mom with an enormously hectic schedule. I've received so many comments from Moms AND Dads that I've decided to create a group where busy Real Estate Professionals can vent, share and have fun with other PARENTS.
Over the past couple months I've noticed more and more families looking at homes together, not just for their opinion, but to have the whole family living in one household together. Be it to cut the costs of home ownership or to have a live in baby sitter, more and more … (10 comments)
I'm so happy for my kids to be enjoying their summer. They've earned it after doing so well this past school year.
Yes, we are there again, with the sarcasm only partly in check. These darn kids have a way of growing up and having minds of their own, no matter what we do!
Yesterday I tried to sit down with my dad who just retired and teach him how to use a computer. My dad still is resisting. He has retired in January of this yearand he is very bored at home. I thought finding ways to google interesting subjects, visit his home country … (1 comments)
It took me a while to decide what to write as my 400th post...WOW, I've been on AR only since 9/11/07...hard to believe I wrote that many posts...however, I love the responses and comment's of all the wonderful people that I have met and become close friend's with on Active Rain!
You've spent a ton of time getting ready for this big step. Hours and hours scouring the 1001 internet sites pertaining to Real Estate and home buying. You've been to Borders and bought books. You've talked about this with friends, co workers and your parents until you're blue in the face. … (3 comments)
My Dad had no education. When we lived in Philadelphia, we rented a house. His dream was to own a real home.
Despite its relative obscurity, a great investment tool for college bound students is growing in popularity among savvy college parents. The FHA loan program, affectionately nicknamed "Kiddie Condo Loans", is one of the best programs out there to help jump start a student's credit and provide a low down payment option … (1 comments)
One of the challenges we faced as new parents was what to do on those nights when you just need to go out and grab a quick bite – no time to plan for a sitter or make reservations. Nothing in the fridge, too tired to slice and dice, or an … (0 comments)
Learn About WHAT Generation Y is Looking For When Buying a Home
I haven't posted for a while. The last few days have been a mixture of busyness, emotions and preparation for going to Little Rock for the weekend.
WHAT? 
I spent the first ten years of my life growing up around Seoul, Korea. My father, a since retired US ARMY NCO, was stationed there until just before my 11th birthday. Since this was infancy of cable, MTV had yet to make it's presence known in the Land of the Morning … (20 comments)
Just had to share with others, not sure who the author is, would love to give them credit, have even lost the link/email, but really loved what its about.
We started this list Mother's Day WHEN AFTER DINNER WE SAT AS A FAMILY EXCHANGING MEMORIES 
Now is The Time... 
See my previous two posts on this at: Moving on Easter (Completed)
First, let me say that I"m not an emotional dude. Passionate yes, DEFINITELY SO! Passion is the onlhy way to do things. That goes to parenting as well. I have 5 and 1/2 kids. I have 5 kids at home and a half-niece that lives with us on and off again. … (15 comments)
The American family is ever-changing, and its primary space, the home, has always changed with it. The present day is no exception: The largest segment of the American public, the baby boom generation, is entering retirement age in high numbers, and confronting "empty nests" when the kids go off to college … (0 comments)
I am really good at getting listing, finding buyer, marketing, web capture.... What I seem to be not so wonderful at is to close the buyers. I show them to much. I tell the truth instead of writing up the offer. I suggest they think about it and talk to their … (4 comments)
Finding good, affordable childcare for your children is often a HUGE challenge... Here in Tallahassee, most of us parents are well aware that our options are fairly limited. The majority of places that you would want to send your child to, are either really expensive, have unbelievably long waiting lists (for … (0 comments)
While sitting here reading some of the blogs by parents with smaller children, I think back to when my kids were small. The worries were still there but it's a whole different set. 
On February 8th, 2008, The Pennsbury School district board voted unanimously in favor of a Strike-Free
Education Act. This act would take away the teachers right to strike and make
it illegal. Also, the Pennsbury School board discussed the making all kindergarten
classes 1/2 day as opposed to full day. … (0 comments)
I have been asked by many parents is it worth to buy a property for my child at the college town that they are in?
Tonight and the next day or so promise to be very cold for us here in Birmingham, Alabama. We are looking at highs in the 30's and lows in the teens with wind chills much lower. (I know it's all relative and it gets a lot colder in other areas, but … (9 comments)
When I sit down with my clients, I state right up front - "Either get your parents, friends, family, and everyone else involved NOW or NEVER." I am very strict about it. And here's why... Everyone thinks they're an expert in real estate. It doesn't matter if they don't even OWN … (11 comments)
Atleast that's what my 15 year old son tells me. :) Of course, I know I'm the coolest Mom around. :) Haven't you heard?
Each week I get calls from anxious parents scrambling to find suitable housing for their current or soon-to-be JMU students. "We need your help to find a place for our son/daughter and three of his/her best friends." That may seem odd; the fact that they need a place for four instead … (1 comments)
Hello all, 
Someone at our sales meeting the other day asked if we knew who Hannah Montana was. Being that I have 7 grandchildren who are teenagers, I knew right away. I knew she was a pop singer and had a good looking dad - singer/songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus. 
Being a mother has been the most life changing event that I have ever experienced and I am positive that this is the same for all mothers. Yet, have you asked yourself why you feel so alone at times? I know I am not alone, I know that most mothers probably … (4 comments)
I have been away from blogging, but always keep up with news.
A recent AARP survey found 67 percent of older-generation parents haven't talked with their boomer-aged children 
I'm feeling quite emotional today. I just spoke with a friend of mine who lives a few states away. She was talking about sleeping in her car. She's been homeless for a while now. I try to send her money whenever I can but that's all I can do since she's … (3 comments)
Tell people the good things. Let people you love in on the secret. Build this bond with each child and keep it up. I have a range now of grown children and growing grandchildren.Thats a great big wonderful family.
I have been known to notice small details about a person which gives me better understanding. Those insights into others can make me more compassionate and understanding providing one of my character flaws isn't rearing it's ugly head.
The 2007 Tax Free Days for Sales Tax is coming up soon. It will begin at 12:01am August 4, 2007 and go through midnight August 13, 2007.
I find myself so busy lately, trying to be productive but feeling like I'm not getting anything accomplished. I guess I should consider putting together some sort of daily agenda to keep myself on track, but where to start??? I am in the final stages of having my corporate identity package … (5 comments)
Are you a pround parent of a Valparaiso University Student? Why not build some equity over the next four years via student housing in the form of a condo, large house, small apartment building. Lots of ways to get creative here. Let us know your price range and how close to the campus should … (0 comments)
Hey there everyone, I was just thinking in our day and age blended families, single parents, are more the norm now than traditional families. Yet we constantly see advice in REM or other publications telling us how to improve our relationships and family lives which is good, but its all generated to … (5 comments)
These are real notes written by parents in an ALABAMA school district. Spellings have been left intact. 1. My son is under a doctor's care and should not take PE today. Please execute him.2. Please exkuce lisa for being absent she was sick and i had her shot.3. Dear school: please ecsc's john … (8 comments)
As we grow older so does our parents. And we become their keepers. Mom came to live with us and all was fine. She helped around the house and she even felt needed. Which I think we all need to feel sometime.
I know this isn't about real estate, but it is probably something most of us can relate to. My mom used to say the "being a parent was the only job you can't quit", and boy was she right. My kids aren't kids anymore they are adults. Well age wise they … (9 comments)
When you have six kids, it can be VERY hard to make each kid feel special. There are just so many of them. So we make birthdays VERY, VERY SPECIAL. 
Some reminders for this holiday which can sometimes be dangerous for kids:
Living in the great college town of Chico,California, I get to talk to many "Empty Nesters". You know, "Parents that don't have kids in the house anymore". All you have to do is go downtown to Starbucks and strike up a conversation with a parent or couple that is down from … (1 comments)
I am going to flash back here for a minute, so bear with me...