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Beat the Streak Report: Weekend, June 24-26
So remember all that stuff we said about how Thursday would be one of the hardest days of the season for Streak picks?
Well, umm, we may have overstated it a little bit.
As it turned out, five of your top six picks converted — including the top three — advancing a hefty 62.6 percent of all selectors in the process. Jose Reyes was responsible for over half of that total by himself, achieving national hero status with a 2-for-4 effort against the A's.
The weekend's full slates presents a less challenging picking environment, but Interleague matchups should always be approached with caution. Play safe, don't run on the pool deck and feel free to reap the wisdom of …
Friday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Andre Ethier: .341 AVG (14-for-41) since '06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren
• Prince Fielder: .400 AVG (8-for-20) since '06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
• Miguel Cabrera: .455 AVG (5-for-11) since '06 vs. Diamondbacks starter Zach Duke
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Ryan Ludwick: .563 AVG (9-for-16) since '06 vs. Braves starter Derek Lowe
You'll thank me later …
• Mark Teixeira: .000 AVG (0-for-8) since '06 vs. Yankees starter Ubaldo Jimenez
• Adrian Gonzalez: .111 AVG (1-for-9) since '06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Home Run BTS pick:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Ty Wigginton: .316 AVG (12-for-38) since '06 vs. Yankees starter CC Sabathia
• Matt Holliday: .429 AVG (3-for-7) since '06 vs. Blue Jays starter Carlos Villanueva
• Orlando Hudson: .364 AVG (4-for-11) since '06 vs. Braves starter Jair Jurrjens
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Lyle Overbay: .364 AVG (12-for-33) since '06 vs. Red Sox starter Josh Beckett
You'll thank me later …
• Prince Fielder: .091 AVG (1-for-11) since '06 vs. Twins starter Francisco Liriano
• Ryan Theriot: .154 AVG (2-for-13) since '06 vs. Blue Jays starter Carlos Villanueva
Home Run BTS pick:
• Alex Rodriguez: (13 HR this season) vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook
Sunday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Jhonny Peralta: .471 AVG (8-for-17) since '06 vs. Diamondbacks starter Joe Saunders
• James Loney: .412 AVG (7-for-17) since '06 vs. Angels starter Jered Weaver
• Scott Rolen: .133 AVG (2-for-15) since '06 vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Carlos Pena: .556 AVG (5-for-9) since '06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
You'll thank me later …
• Andre Ethier: .118 AVG (2-for-17) since '06 vs. Angels starter Jered Weaver
• Jeff Francoeur: .000 AVG (0-for-8) since '06 vs. Cubs starter Randy Wells
Home Run BTS pick:
• Miguel Cabrera: (15 HR this season) vs. Diamondbacks starter Joe Saunders
Leaderboard time!
Current leader sebringt and co-pilot jonroy73 both survived yesterday thanks to Ichiro Suzuki. The sebring is now parked at 36 games, meaning things are about to get super-serious if they make it through the weekend.
Top MLB streakers
Ryan Braun: 14 games
Nick Markakis: 13 games
Michael Cuddyer: 12 games
Robinson Cano: 11 games
Ichiro Suzuki: 11 games
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I set up a group for the Bloggers for the new MLB.com Odyssey contest:
Group ID: 300
Group Password: bloggers
I fully maximized the options with 28 people playing, 5 strikes, and 5 people picking per day.
I wanted this game to be different than the old Survivor, so that is why everyone is not picking every day.
I would have went with 9 or 10, if it were an option, but 5 was the largest number you could pick without everyone picking.
The rules say private groups can go up to 30 players, but 28 was the largest number on the drop-down menu.
I'd like to start this as soon as possible.
I think it would be smart to have a 1-day break from when our last participant signs up to when we officially begin though.
I'm in.
7/28 are in so far.
Apparently, I cannot see who has already signed up until the group fills completely, so make sure to keep signing up.
Thanks champ for doing that, I signed up already too. Think this will be fun!
I am in as well Champion and it is up to 8 now.
Just signed up! Thanks for the idea
LaV's List
Friday's Top Picks of the current Top2500,
143 Batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Miguel Cabrera 280 11.2 (1RST)(2ND)(4TH)
Joey Votto 206 8.24
Ichiro Suzuki 170 6.80 (3RD)
Adrian Gonzalez 127 5.08 (5TH)GOOD
Jose Bautista 118 4.72
Starlin Castro 110 4.40
Prince Fielder 105 4.20
Josh Hamilton 98 3.92
Robinson Cano 88 3.52
Lance Berkman 75 3.00
Andre Ethier 57 2.28
No Selection 37 1.48
Highest "No Selection" 😛 pg# 12 with streak of 14 back to zero.
Yesterday's Top2500 Reset rate was 17.2% with PLACIDO POLANCO reseting the most.
There was also 7.6% PPD due to players not playing. These streakers do not reset, but did not increase either.
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
TOP2500 saved or reset by PHA (going to include any pinch hitters and/or double switch, 2 AB or Less)
Y Molina STL, SAVED 8 DEF SWITCH, HIGHEST WAS 16 GAMER
J Mauer MIN, RESET 7 HIGHEST WAS 16 GAMER
L Nix WASH, RESET 2 SAC FLY. WERE 10,8 GAMERS
R Sweeney OAK, RESET 2 15, 8 GAMERS
R Ibanez PHI, RESET 2 WERE 11,8 GAMERS
R Gload PHI, SAVED 1 WAS 10 GAMER
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Rank, Pick, (Times picked in top2500)
YanksGiantsDevils33, 13, pg 14 , 434, JOSH HAMILTON (PICKED 98X)
Dalywalker322, 12, pg 28, 621, ICHIRO (PICKED 170X)
heyya, 11, pg 36, 777, ADAM LIND (PICKED 37X)
Kenfucious, 11, pg 38, 777, JOEY VOTTO (PICKED 206X)
dave55, 8, pg 89, 1999, MIGGY (PICKED 280X)
ChiSox07, 8, pg 96, 1999, JOEY VOTTO (PICKED 206X)
Bloggers Reset Yesterday
cojobs, 9, RESET by POLANCO
GL to all
Aw crud, the leader already moves on to 37.
I know how you feel Champ. I hope this weekend is the weekend that the leader finally goes down.
Why is a Marlins home game starting at 1010 PM?
The game was moved to Seattle since there is a U2 concert in the Marlins home ballpark. Marlins will be the home team in Safeco.
Is that happening all weekend or just tonight?
It's all weekend Champion. The game on Sunday is 10:10 as well and there is never a game that late on Sunday.
Geez. Looks like almost everyone near the top will be moving on again. Votto and Hamilton safe.
Every weekend Ken is always a massacre and I think the same will happen this weekend. The leader's days are numbered and also the second and third place people.
LaV's List
Saturday's Top Picks of the current Top2500,
149 Batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Ichiro Suzuki 256 10.24 (1RST)
Robinson Cano 226 9.04
Starlin Castro 216 8.64
Adrian Gonzalez 205 8.2
Jacoby Ellsbury 127 5.08
Joey Votto 118 4.72
Matt Kemp 107 4.28
Paul Konerko 65 2.6
No Selection 58 2.32
Ryan Braun 57 2.28 (4TH)
Miguel Cabrera 51 2.04
Curtis Grandrsn 43 1.72 (2ND)
Victor Martinez 10 0.40 (3RD)
Highest "No Selection" 😛 pg# 3 with streak of 20 back to zero.
Yesterday's Top2500 Reset rate was 24.68% with ICHIRO reseting the most.
There was also 5.72% PPD due to players not playing. These streakers do not reset, but did not increase either.
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
TOP2500 saved or reset by PHA (going to include any pinch hitters and/or double switch, 2 AB or Less)
D Ortiz BOS, RESET 8 HIGHEST WAS 15 GAMER
B Boesch DET, RESET 4 WERE 12,10,10,9 GAMERS
JD Drew BOS, SAVED 3 16,9,8 GAMERS
C Counsell MIL, RESET 1 WAS 9 GAMER
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Rank, Pick, (Times picked in top2500)
YanksGiantsDevils33, 14, pg 14 , 332, PUJOLS(DL) (PICKED 37X) TAKING THE DAY OFF
heyya, 12, pg 28, 596, GARDNER (PICKED 14X)
Kenfucious, 12, pg 29, 596, A-ROD (PICKED 45X)
dave55, 9, pg 66, 1498, STARLIN (PICKED 216X)
ChiSox07, 9, pg 68, 1498, JOSE REYES (PICKED 28X)
tomfootball17, 8, pg 100+, 2151, KONERKO (PICKED 65X)
Bloggers Reset Yesterday
Dalywalker322, 12, RESET by ICHIRO
GL to all
I missed the lock time so I'm stuck with Pujols. Of course there is only 1 game going on now otherwise this would have locked at 4:05.
If you need to re-stock up on a DL player… CHOO CHOO.
i feel better now since Robinson Cano went O fer (the only other Yankee to go O fer was Pena as a Defensive replacement for A Rod) and so did Josh Hamilton.
Kemp imitates a "Black Cat" Votto moment: Ejected. 0-2
Holy, you're still alive?! Haven't seen or heard from you since Tues,
Needed some me-time. I'll probably disappear again next week too. Work's been a pain & I've just been coming home & relaxing which translates, for me, not booting up the system either.
We have sort of flatlined for Odyssey membership at 10/28.
We might want to get an e-mail list together to try to get some more members over the next few days.
Can you change the settings? Maybe drop the amount of members down to 12-15?
Somehow I picked the same as the leader 2 days in a row. Wouldn't be terribly upset if I get reset tonight.
Ichiro 0-3. One more AB in the 8th/9th. Fat lady is warming up….
Ichiro just made the last out in the 7th and barring a miracle by the M's and if they can load the bases again the leader is done.
Would it really be a miracle to send nine to the plate in two innings?
New leader tomorrow, only 2 games behind the previous leader's top mark.
LaV's List
Sunday's Top Picks of the current Top2500,
142 Batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Adrian Gonzalez 838 33.86 (1RST)(3RD)(4TH)
Ryan Braun 172 6.95
Miguel Cabrera 148 5.98 (2ND)
Jose Reyes 87 3.52 (4TH)
Robinson Cano 79 3.19
Shin-Soo Choo 78 3.15
Jacoby Ellsbury 76 3.07
Starlin Castro 55 2.22
Joey Votto 51 2.06
Prince Fielder 45 1.82
No Selection 37 1.49
Casey Kotchman 32 1.29
Highest "No Selection" 😛 pg# 4 with streak of 17 back to zero.
Yesterday's Top2500 Reset rate was 37.04% with ICHIRO & CANO reseting the most.
There was also 7.24% PPD due to players not playing. These streakers do not reset, but did not increase either.
Got Pinched OR 1/2 AB Wonders
TOP2500 saved or reset by PHA (going to include any pinch hitters and/or double switch, 2 AB or Less)
M Kemp LAD, EJECTED AFTER 2 AB RESETING 107 not a PHA but worth noting.
D Ortiz BOS, RESET 22 HIGHEST WAS 22 GAMER
M Cabrerra KC, RESET 3 WERE 10,9,8 GAMERS
K Fukudome CHC, RESET 2 WERE 14,10 GAMERS
J Ruggiano TB, RESET 2 WERE 12,8 GAMERS
T Hafner CLE, SAVED 1 WAS 14 GAMER
W Betemit KC, RESET 1 WAS 14 GAMER
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Rank, Pick, (Times picked in top2500)
YanksGiantsDevils33, 14, pg 11 , 268, ADRIAN GONZALEZ (PICKED 838X)
heyya, 13, pg 16, 348, JACOBY ELLSBURY (PICKED 76X)
Kenfucious, 13, pg 17, 348, MIGGY (PICKED 148X)
dave55, 10, pg 41, 920, ADRIAN GONZALEZ (PICKED 838X)
ChiSox07, 10, pg 41, 920, CASEY KOTCHMAN (PICKED 32X)
tomfootball17, 9, pg 71, 1305, JACOBY ELLSBURY (PICKED 76X)
00LIber, 8, pg 89, 1793, ADRIAN GONZALEZ (PICKED 838X)
Bloggers Reset Yesterday
GL to all
Those 78 with Choo stay paused, as he is on the DL.
And Just like that 40% already onto tomorrow. Thx Adrian.
Sometimes this game is so frustrating for people that know baseball inside & out. For example, I'm doing pretty good with a season streak rate about 80%; though my longest streak is just 10. My wife on the other hand: barely knows the sport at all; couldn't tell you whether a team name you gave her was in baseball, football, whatever. How does she make her picks? Honestly I don't know her selection method; though she does pick just from the "picks o'day". What's her streak rate? About 10% less than mine. What's her current streak? 7 more than me. Ugh! Don't even get me started with the teasing that goes on 😦
Not saying those that picked Gonzalez were lucky; think he was a great pick today.
But the wife wouldn't have picked him if he wasn't a pick o'day 'cause she never heard of him. How many other baseball novices or no-nothings out there got lucky today? You'd think it would even out over the long-haul. No-nothings don't make it too high in the standings, ever; but I'll see, as this is her 1st year playing the game & just started this month. A bit sour today I know. After yesterday's Ichiro failure and her Ellsbury pick homering on 4th AB & Fielder's last AB hit the day before, the jabbing is actually quite painful. However, if she is so fortunate to make any money on this game, then all is forgiven
no-nothings should've read: know-nothings
As discussed, this a primarily a game of luck. You can study matchups, general confidence, weather reports, wind direction, or player biorhythms ad nauseum.
But we end up seeing late scratches or rests, pitchers getting pulled early for relievers with less-suitable matchups for your pick, rain-shortened games, injuries, Matt Kemps, intentional walks, safe on errors, etc etc. Pick and hope, is all we can do. Knowing the game will slightly increase your odds, but it's marginal.
But knowing the game is what makes it frustrating. I about as much of cricket as my wife does baseball. If I were in some cricket BTS type of game and lost streaks, I can tell you I wouldn't mind nearly as much 'cause I didn't know what I was doing in the first place. Anyway; that's kinda what I was getting to about this game being frustrating


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Roasted Pumpkin Pancakes
Roasted Pumpkin
1 Pound Pumpkin Flesh
¼ Cup Grape seed Oil
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
½ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Nutmeg
2 Tbsp Honey
Pumpkin Puree Yield: 40 ounces
3 ½ Cup Soy Milk
1 tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Nutmeg
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Vanilla
Pancake Mix Yield: 12 Pancakes
1 ½ Cup All-purpose flour
3 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
1 Each Egg
1 ¼ Cup Soy Milk
8 ounces Pumpkin Puree
¼ Cup Grape seed Oil
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Rough chop pumpkin flesh into approximately ½ inch cubes. Combine seasonings, honey and oil in a bowl and mix together. Toss pumpkin in mixture and place on a baking sheet. Roast seasoned pumpkin in oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
When pumpkin is finished roasting, remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Place roasted pumpkin in blender and add soy milk. Puree pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla and soy milk together until it reaches shake like consistency (Additional soy milk may be needed depending on the fiber content of pumpkin).
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium sized bowl. Whisk egg and soy milk together in a separate bowl until combined. While stirring dry ingredients pour in liquid until smooth (Do not over mix the batter). Add 8 ounces of pumpkin puree to pancake batter and stir. Let batter rest for 5 minutes so the carbon dioxide from the baking soda can activate to form bubbles.Healthy holiday recipes
Pre-heat a non-stick sauté pan or griddle plate on stove top to medium heat and drizzle grape seed oil in pan. Place a 2 ounce ladle of pancake batter in skillet and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn over pancake and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serving suggestions: You can roast additional pumpkin flesh and place in batter to add texture and additional flavor. In place of syrup, you can use a savory flavored Gelato or use honey.
Depending on how many batches you prefer to make, the remaining puree can be portioned in to 8 ounce increments and frozen for up to 90 days.

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Humpback Whale breaching, Kenal Fjords National Park, Alaska: photo by jdegenhardt, 3 September 2009
Humpback Whale flukes. Taken off Surfer's Paradise, Queensland during the annual northerly migration from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of the Coral Sea: photo by Terry Howard, June 2005
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), two blowholes clearly visible, St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland and Labrador: photo by D. Gordon E. Robertson, 29 June 2010
Humpback Whale breaching, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, off Scituate, Massachsetts. Humpbacks frequently breach, throwing two-thirds or more of their bodies out of the water and splashing down on their backs: photo by Whit Welles, 20 August 2007
Humpback Whale breaching, Abrolhos Archipelago, Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil: photo by Amnemona (Marina C. Vinhal), 25 August 2007
Humpback Whales in North Pass between Lincoln Island and Shelter Island in the Lynn Canal north of Juneau, Alaska. This is a group of 15 whales that were engaged in cooperative "bubble net" fishing: photo by Evadb, 18 August 2007; image by Jjron, 22 September 2007
A whale is captured by the Yushin Maru, a Japanese harpoon vessel. This image was taken by Australian customs agents in 2008, under a surveillance effort to collect evidence of indiscriminate harvesting, which is contrary to Japan's claim that they are collecting the whales for the purpose of scientific research. In 2010, Australia filed a lawsuit in the International Court of Justice hoping to halt Japanese whaling; this photograph will undoubtedly play a key role in that pending case: photo by Customs and Border Protection Service, Commonwealth of Australia, 6 February 2008
A harpooned Minke whale is captured by the Yushin Maru, a Japanese harpoon vessel: photo by Customs and Border Protection Service, Commonwealth of Australia, 6 February 2008
A Minke whale and her 1-year-old calf are dragged aboard the Nisshin Maru, a Japanese whaling vessel that is the world's only whaling factory ship. The wound that is visible on the calf's side was reportedly caused by an explosive-packed harpoon. The sign above the slipway reads, "Legal research under the ICRW". Australia released this photo to challenge that claim: photo by Customs and Border Protection Service, Commonwealth of Australia, 6 February 2008
Save On Whale: whale meat on sale at the Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo: photo by spDuchamp, 4 February 2008
Humpback Whale tail, off St. Anthony, Newfoundland: photo by Zircon_215, 3 August 2010
Humpback Whales, Tonga: photo by melissa fiene, 3 August 2010


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History of the Volcano
Geological studies have revealed that the first volcanic activity in the broader area of Santorini can be dated to 2.5 million years ago and that it gave rise to the Christiana complex. In the area closely bordering the island of Santorini, the volcano became active about 1 million years ago while, within the last 400 thousand years, it has seen at least 12 violent eruptions. They take place at 20 thousand year intervals, as a rough estimate, and cause giant collapse craters (calderas). In between these violent eruptions that decimate the island, there are intervals characterized by milder outbursts, which vary in duration.


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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Guest Post: Lindsay from Eileen Josephine
Hi everybody! My name is Lindsay Széchényi and I blog about my family, home, quilting, crafty projects and everyday life over at EileenJosephine.com. Stop by and say hello! This is my first guest-blogging gig, and what a treat it is to be over on Sometimes Sweet, one of my favorite corners of the internet :)
Since I have this opportunity to guest-post on a top mommy blog, I thought I would use it to get a little input on something that's been on my mind for a while now... more babies? I know that Danielle definitely plans on having another little one down the road, but I am considering keeping our family at three.
When I got pregnant, I really wanted a daughter. Now I feel like I have everything I need. My heart and my life feel full.
But... my husband wants another one. Also, I don't know how it feels to be an only child. I have a brother and a sister who I totally love and can't imagine my life without them. Would it be selfish of me to deny Greg another child or Vada a sibling?
Probably the biggest factor in all of this though, is that honestly, I'm scared. Pregnancy wasn't fun for me and Vada was a really difficult infant. (I think she cried at least 85% of her first year of life.) I had some postpartum depression issues that I never accepted or treated. My husband works really long hours most of the time and isn't available to help out with the late nights, etc. We don't have a lot of family around, so our "support system" is a little lacking. Etc., etc....
I don't know, it's almost like... I know I can handle one. I've come this far and I'm doing it. What we have right now is so good. But if we do decide to keep it at one, will we be missing out on something absolutely wonderful?
So let's talk! Are you an only child? Do you have a single child family or are you considering having just one? Are you definitely planning on having more?
I would love your input/experiences/advice/opinions!
<3 Lindsay
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My wife and I have three girls and are absolutely in love with having more than one. She originally didn't want to have any at all and wanted to stop at one but things happened and we had another and another. Definitely wouldn't change anything at all.ReplyDelete
Eric from http://lifeinafathead.wordpress.com/
in my experience, two has been easy as pie! i already went through the hard life-changing and hormonal 'becoming a mom' part with my first, so it wasn't nearly as much of a curve ball with my second. my two girls are everything and i hope to have more... i guess i just wanted to say, you've done it once, you can do it again!ReplyDelete
I am currently pregnant with number two because I wanted my first daughter to have a sibling, and honestly, a lot of the time I feel like I have everything I need in Cecilia and would be OK with just her. I am glad we took the leap and are expecting number two now, but afterwards I am ready to enjoy our family of 4 and get going with living.ReplyDelete
I am pregnant with my first and I honestly don't know what I am going to do after that. There are so many factors that play into deciding whether or not to have a second child! I must say though, that I am leaning towards having a second because I grew up with 3 sisters and a brother and even though sometimes they are a pain, they are my best friends. My husband has 4 siblings as well and it is the same for him. I don't want to deny my first child that experience. One of my coworkers always told me that it is important to have atleast two kids also because when you get older and they need to take care of you, they can share the burden as opposed to being on their own taking care of their elderly parents! Good luck in your decision!ReplyDelete
Kayleigh from http://babyandthehounds.blogspot.com/
After my emergency hysterectomy I was so set to not let my daughter be an only child that we became foster parents. We have now added a beautiful little girl to our family and can't wait for more. I will say, going from 1 to 2 was the hardest. But going from 2 to 3 was nothing.ReplyDelete
I'm currently pregnant with my second one. Both kids were "surprises". W/the first, the delivery it was really rough. We planned on giving my body a break, and 6 months later, surprise number 2 was made. I cried. It took a long time for me to get used to the idea of 2 under 2.ReplyDelete
My husband just finished university, so I was dealing with the first baby mostly alone, and it was tough. We live far away from family, and so I'm going it alone again with 2 small ones.
Babies are all so different, same with pregnancies. I had a good pregnancy the firs time, and now have a high risk complicated one with this one. Sadie is a good baby, so I'm so terrified that this second one is going to be difficult.
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM
I think if the question is lingering in your head, you should go for it! I wanted to have 3 children originally but after the most difficult labour ever I was sure I wasn't going to have another after my daughter. But it was always on my mind and my husband really want to try for a boy (of course!) and I couldn't be happier we decided to do it again. Our little family feels so complete now. I couldn't picture life any other way.ReplyDelete
First of all I must say your daughter is beautiful!ReplyDelete
I think this question is really interesting and I kind of have a perspective from both sides.
I was an only child for 7 years before my sister came around. People say that only children are lonely but I wouldn't say that. I had friends I played with and I had a huge imagination because when I was on my own I had to entertain myself. When my sister came along I helped care for her and raise her and that taught me a lot of responsibility as well and shaped me into who I am today. I would say don't worry about the affect it will have on her as much because if she is raised by people who care for her and love her she won't be missing anything. I guess just do what feels right. I hope this helps, having a couple different perspectives on it. Feel free to stop by my little blog if you are interested!
-Morgan (Born of the Sea)
Born of the Sea
I can definitely relate to this. I have 3 siblings whom I adore and always imagined myself having at least 2, maybe 3 kids. I had a super-easy pregnancy, was delighted to be having a daughter, and then bam. Complicated labor and delivery, an incredibly difficult baby (she's 7 months old and getting better, but whoa), ppd ... yeah, I don't think I can do this again. If baby #2 were more difficult? Or if baby #2 were actually #2 and 3 (twins!)? Oy. We're not entirely ruling it out, but I will be super surprised if I ever decide to have another baby. I know some very lovely adults who were only children, so I'm not concerned about that. Now I'm going to read your blog to see if you have good tips for dealing with a challenging baby. I'm beyond tired of hearing about my friends' easy babies who sleep everywhere and just coo and smile all day.ReplyDelete
At first, I knew that I wanted more than one, because I wanted my kids to have a sibling... but then when we had our 2nd, I thought that was it! It was so hard to adjust with 2 (at first) and I thought I was in over my head. My husband and I both agreed that 2 was IT. Now that my daughter is 1, and I began saying goodbye to the baby stage for good, I started thinking that it wasn't quite complete... and now I am expecting my third! We're both excited, and know that this was meant to be.ReplyDelete
I have both my parents and my inlaws in my town, and now my SIL too, so my support system is huge, and I couldn't do it without them. I have a close friend who also has a baby, and she's a big support to me as well. All in all, I think 2 kids is so great, and easier on you in the long run when they can play together, and keep eachother occupied, instead of always needing *your* time, all the time.
Good luck with your deciding! xo
I can't really comment as a mom...that's not really working out for us just yet. But I can comment as a sibling! I have a brother and sister, and 3 step brothers and a step sister. That's a lot of siblings. I am not necessarily recommending it but one or two is nice. I will say that growing up, while we may have had a few fights here and there, we entertained each other for hours giving my mom a lot of free time. Because we had each other, our lives didn't revolve around our parents which I think was a good thing!ReplyDelete
I am an only child. I grew up around a ton of cousins and one of them is like my sister, so I'm not sure I had the true only child experience. I will say that I had a lot more opportunities financially than I would have if I had a sibling. I was able to go to college, study abroad, travel the USA before settling back into Oklahoma to begin my career.ReplyDelete
My daughter is an only child - I've had my tubes tied. We knew one was all we could handle! Lol! I don't know what it's like to be an only child because I am the oldest of five. There are things I love about being one of five and there are things I hate. So it's hard to know either way but if you don't know for sure you want or can handle another one don't! Dad's are quick to say another one (well, except my hubby!) because they don't do 90% of the work! And I HATED being pregnant, misery!!!ReplyDelete
This is exactly the same problem as my mum had. I was almost three, she was far away from home from any family. Her marriage was terrible and my dad was completely unsupportive as a parent (they got divorced when I was 6, unsurprisingly!)ReplyDelete
But my mum decided to crack on and give me a sibling- a little sister. It was a struggle because I was a moany toddler during the day and then my sister didn't sleep a full night until she was five.
However, I know my mum wouldn't change a thing. My sister and I are chalk and cheese but we are best friends. I don't know what I would do without her. I think having a sibling teaches you so much about getting on with other people.
Sorry this was so long!
I'm not a mother, but I am an only child, and like a previous poster said, it is really not that bad. There were very few times where I felt like I wanted a sibling. I was a good kid who had a fantastic imagination (with the added bonus that I never had the urge to destroy my toys, either. I feel like multiple kids are sometimes more destructive). I spent a lot of time with cousins and friends. My feelings are: you need to do what is right for you. A kid can grow up completely well adjusted (and ok maybe a little eccentric) without a sibling, so don't worry about that part. Do you want to be pregnant and go through another birth? (You don't have to if you don't want to!)ReplyDelete
I am an only child and I never wanted a sibling as a child. It's not that I actively didn't want one, but that it never occurred to me. To this day,. I have a fabulous, super-close relationship with my parents--closer than anyone else I know. I often think that's because it was just us.ReplyDelete
That said, we just had baby #2. While the rest of my awesome family is in Southern California, we are in Colorado. in stead of seeing the entire family almost daily, we see them a few times a year. Because I'm in academia, it'll probably stay that way; I don't see landing a job there in the future. So, I'm building my own family--trying to replicate what I dearly miss. And, though Eames is a really difficult two year old, the baby is amazing and, so far, it's been as easy as it's been delightful.
Much like having a baby changed my view of my partner, seeing him so gentle and loving with this little person we made, seeing Eames with his little brother has made me see him in a new light. He has the roughness of a preschooler with the gentlest of hearts. he can't walk by his brother without stopping to kiss him. And there's nothing like watching him whisper to Dashiell while he strokes and kisses the his feet. So incredibly sweet. Who knew such a little person was capable of so much love?
So, I can see it from both sides and I think only children are wonderful and big families are joyous and ultimately any family will enrich your life.
I am an only child and for most of my life I didn't feel like being the only one was a huge deal. There were times it was annoying, sure. I wished I had a sibling to blame things on, definitely. But in the end I just just wished I had a sibling to share with, to play with, and just to be with. As an adult now, its harder for me not to have any siblings. I see all these brothers and sisters able to get together and laugh together about growing up together. I just get sad. I know I will never be an aunt and when my parents get old, I am on my own in all the decisions. Even if maybe you decided to adopt or be foster parents...but either way I know I still wish I had a sibling.ReplyDelete
Your daughter is so beautiful!ReplyDelete
As I do not have children I feel that I do not have much expertise on this topic however I think you should go with what is in your heart. Children are a huge deal and if you do not feel like two is for you then I say stick with your one wonderful baby girl.
However on the other hand I have heard from many mamas that no two pregnancies or children are alike so if you decide one day to have another, he/she may be easy. Also you now know what raising a little one is all about so that fact alone will make number two a lot less difficult.
best wishes!
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! My son is 5, and I always assumed by now that we'd have at least one more child. However, my life is feeling very complete at the moment; do I really want to mess with the absolute joy I have each day with my husband and son?? I certainly think fear is a part of it - the unknown, and for me, going back to such a little one after all these years.ReplyDelete
Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me know I'm not alone in this.
We have 2 children (6 and 3 years old) and I've debated over the last 2 years whether or not to have another one. Part of me wants another and yet part of me wants to be done. I also have difficult pregnancies (nauseous 24/7 for 10 months) and both kids were difficult infants too. My husband also works long hours and so I can totally see where you are coming from. Although it is difficult at first adjusting to a second baby, I'm so glad we did. It's nice for them to be able to play together. It frees up a little time for me:)ReplyDelete
Thank you for this. We are having problems conceiving a second, which is particularly hard because every month I have to remake the decision about whether I want another baby, and I'm never sure!ReplyDelete
I know I don't want fertility treatments, but I'm so confused about when to "give up." I love my family of three, but is it unfair to them to stop trying for another baby?
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I am an only child, and if you're thinking about adding another, I really would. When I was younger I had a ton of cousins and lots of neighbors to play with. But as I got older, and on vacations with just my parents, you start to realize how much you're missing out on. As an adult with a daughter, I so badly wish she had aunts and uncles on my side of the family. Seeing my husband and his brother/best-friend makes me happy and sad at the same time. I always wanted siblings. But please do what is best for YOU and your family! Thanks for sharing <3ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I'm an only child and I didn't love it so much, to be honest but that had everything to do with how my parents raised me!ReplyDelete
We have a daughter and I'd love for her to have a sister. We're still not 100% certain that we will have another. She's almost a year and a half and we prob won't decide for at least another year. :)
It's a tough decision to make! Your little one is precious!
I'm the mommy of an only and I absolutely love it. I feel like I've been able to devote so much more time and resources to her. I have to admit, I don't know if I would have been a good mom to more than one.ReplyDelete
My fear is kind of the opposite of yours. Maya was such a good baby, toddler and child that I know I wouldn't get so lucky a second time.
I grew up with a brother, and it was awesome, but I don't think that being an only has been detrimental to Maya at all. She's always had friends over. One great thing is that she has absolutely no problem being by herself. Soemtimes we actually have to remind her that she can have friends over in the summer.
Not much advice but wanted to say that I can totally relate to this. I love the three part family dynamic that's going on right now with my husband (to be) and my son but seeing as I was always told I couldn't have children, there is a part of me that feels I am cheating myself by leaving it with one. The husband has wild hopes of 4 or 5 so things could get real crazy around here. Good luck with whatever decision you make!ReplyDelete
Lindsay, I think about your questions all the time. I'm an only child, and I have to admit that I was a little lonely. I had lots of friends and activities, but looking back, I spent a lot of time watching TV or playing by myself. I wasn't particularly close to my parents--but you seem like you're very close with your girl, so maybe this won't be an issue. It's mostly now as an adult that I look back and long for a sibling, especially when I see my husband and his brothers reminiscing, and the way they share their lives. I don't have anyone that the same family experience as I did, and it does make me feel lonely sometimes. Right now, our daughter is 6 months old, and I do wonder how I will ever love or need another child in the whole world--she is so wonderful and I'm so fulfilled. Despite everyone I know having more than 1 kid, I still worry about my already tight schedule, my limited finances, our limited home space, having another difficult pregnancy and delivery, and so much of the same things you wonder/worry about. You are not the only one to think about these things! I figure that I'll know when I'm ready, or when WE are ready. There's never a perfect time to have any child, just a time when you feel like you could handle it.ReplyDelete
Your daughter is beautiful!ReplyDelete
I have been having the same thoughts and questions lately. My daughter is three and half, I am a teacher, and my husband works crazy hours as a restaurant manager. I do a lot of solo parenting because of my husband's job. We have to pay for childcare. We don't have a lot of family close. Our daughter is very strong-willed and can be quite the challenge. Most days I feel like my plate is heaping and I can't even image adding a baby to the mix. I am very content with our little family (and tight budget.) That said I have saved almost all of our baby stuff so maybe someday we will have another one. For now we are sticking with one and will revisit the thought again in a year or two or three…
My older sister was a difficult baby and my Dad worked third shift, so the bulk of the child-rearing was on my mother. She told me of a time when she was feeding my sister while pregnant with me, and she was feeling completely overwhelmed and not sure how she could deal with two of my sister. Then I was born and I was a content baby (only crying when hungry or needing a diaper change, very easy to console.) She mentions how having me around also caused my sister chill out, because now she had someone to keep her occupied/entertained as well. My mom said that the only real issue she had was my sister constantly trying to hold me/pick me up.ReplyDelete
Our family felt complete, and was for many years. Now my sister is 26, I'm 24, and my brother is 19. Things happened within our extended family that opened my parents' home up for one more who is significantly younger than us- a five year old little lady. This was an adjustment- my father having to relearn patience, my mother having to balance motherhood with work, and the rest of us learning how to "play" again. But, now, I couldn't see our family any other way. What on earth would we do without sidewalk chalk artwork, dolls, and the constant singing of this bright little girl?
Life gives us the most unexpected, and curious things, but they always seem to fit together-even if we are unable to see how.
Lindsay, I think whatever you and your husband decide on is the right plan for you! I grew up as an only child and I wouldn't ask for anything else. My parents were always there for me and they encouraged me to do whatever it was that my heart desired. I was in a lot activities and spent a large amount of time with friends and never felt lonely so don't feel like I missed out on anything. I have a fantastic relationship with my parents and it is because I was their one and only. You need to follow your heart!ReplyDelete
I am a stay at home momma of 2! My daughter is 27 months and my son is 2 months. I won't lie it is tough! We are still trying to find a rhythm to things though, so I know it will get easier. Also all the love and wonderful new experiences I am having with two little ones makes it all worth it. My daughter Mazzy loves her baby brother and I know their bond will grow stronger as they both get older. I had my brother growing up and I can't imagine not having him and being an only child so that helped our decision to have another baby. I think we are done though :)ReplyDelete
Personally, right now I only want one child. I go through peeks and valleys though (sometimes I want 8 kids and sometimes I want none). My reason for only wanting one is mostly financial. I want my child to have everything he/she wants, and I also want everything.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I have a brother who's 13 years older than I am, but because of the age gap I never had that "fun" sibling experience. The two of us are really close considering, but my best friend has 4 siblings and I was always so jealous and craved the busy, fun house that she got to grow up in. I know it wasn't easy for her- and I'm not saying go and have 5 kids- but I would have loved to have a sister or a brother closer to my age to hang out with and go to school with and I don't know, it's something I always desperately wished for.ReplyDelete
I can understand not wanting a second child though, you shouldn't pressure yourself into something that you're not sure you want. That's not fair to any member of your family, especially the unborn one! Take time to think about it, and maybe in a couple years when your little girl is a few years older you'll be excited to try a second time.
Plus, you'll have all this experience under your belt so you may find it a lot easier (and more fun!) doing it again! Just make sure you're in the right place in your life for it.
Great guest post! Looking forward to checking out your blog :)
I have three older siblings and two younger siblings. I loveeeee having brothers and sisters and I can't imagine being an only child! They've all played such an important role in my life.ReplyDelete
When I'm ready to have children one day, I've always told myself I definitely want to have at least two. =]
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM
I am an only child and I've always wanted to have only one child myself, so I had my daughter 9 years ago and never contemplated having another. Life is perfect for us just as it is. : )ReplyDelete
We deffinitely want a big family. I only have one brother, 8 years older than me, and my hubby has five half-siblings that are all a great deal younger than him. We both want to give our kids one thing we never really had: a big, close-knit family. We want to have our kids all withing two years of each other ideally, and no more than three years. Originally my hubby wanted six kids, but I talked him down to four because - although I want a big big family as well, I don't want to have to drive a bus in order to accommodate all the kids, and we'd need a pretty darn big house for all of use to live comfortably. So we've settled on four for now. And who knows, maybe we'll see about expanding once we get there. I don't know you from Adam, but I don't see the harm in you guys having another. You're thinking about the what if's of missing out, so I think that's a sign there's definitely a part of you that wants more. :)ReplyDelete
I am an only child and I have always longed for a sibling. To this day, I feel disadvantaged that I don't have someone to bond with over my family's antics, or to help me years down the road when it's time to care for my own parents.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM
She is such an amazing mom and I love her blog!! I actually found her blog through one of your Friday links to love posts I think. I know exactly what she is going through though (I also just left a comment on her blog about this) and it's a very big decision but like I said she'll know what's right in time! :)ReplyDelete
Oh Jazmyn♥
I am an only child and I loved it up until I was 19, because when I was 19 my dad had a stroke. I felt very alone and felt that there was no one that could share the heartbreak with me, and to this day I still long for a sibling that would be there to sympathize with what I am going through.ReplyDelete
That said, I am super close with both of my parents and I don't think that I would be as close with them if I wasn't an only child. There are pros and cons to both sides. Good luck choosing what is best for your family!
only you know what you can handle. trust your instincts!ReplyDelete
i just had my second, and expected to be completely overwhelmed, but somehow it seems way easier this time. my newborn just has to go with the flow and i am much more secure this time around. my two year old now makes my 3 month old smile and that, to me, is priceless.
i don't think you'd ever regret a second child once they are here.
You know, I always thought I wanted more then 1 but now I have my daughter I don't feel like it's enough, even though I know everybody is expecting me to have more kids. I had a VERY difficult pregnancy as well. But you know what, it's YOUR body. It's easy for my husband to say he wants another one but I'm the one taking care of her 80% of the time while he works. Don't feel guilty for Vada's sake, she can still socialize in so many other ways. It's too big of a decision to let anyone else take it for you!ReplyDelete
Look at those gorgeous lips! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
My (opinionated) opinion? People rarely regret having another baby. If anything, they regret not having one.
I think there's grace for each new season, and you're a testament to the fact that you cope, and you get through it, and you're better and more grateful and aware.
My husband always reminds me (we have one child at the moment) that we have a responsibility to have children who we will raise to be great citizens for our world, and one just isn't enough ;-)
I only have one right now, and I get what you're saying.ReplyDelete
From what others have told me: one is hard, two is half as hard and if you dare have three or more it's like cake.
I think the point is you don't go into your second pregnancy/child without knowing what's in store, so it all feels easier in comparison.
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM
People say you won't regret having a second child, but who would ever EVER say they regret having any child? Once the child is here, you're never going to admit that it was a bad idea. Just saying.ReplyDelete
I think you need to consider your own happiness and health (mental and physical) in the situation. Sure, your daughter would love a sibling. But she also wants a happy healthy mom. I have plenty of friends that are only children and they've turned out just fine. That being said, I also love having a sister. I think either way you and your daughter will be just fine!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 7:57 PM
My brother and I are 10 years apart. For me, it was a lot like being an only child. When he moved out, it was just my parents and I. I really enjoyed being by myself and having my parents' undivided attention whenever I needed it. If I ever choose to have a child, I will only have one. I don't want to split my time between anyone more than my husband and one child. My fear is that there would just be too many personalities and needs to handle under one roof.ReplyDelete
i was an only child & i can definitely say that there are benefits & draw backs. growing up i always longed for a brother or sister. hell, as an adult i sometimes still wish i had a brother or sister!ReplyDelete
but i got so much one on one time with my parents. they were/are my very best friends & playmates.
personally, i'm planning on two for very personal reasons. when i was thirteen-ish my mother got sick with a terminal disease called shy-dragers syndrome. losing my very best friend/everything & going through it alone was the most horrible experience of my life. if something were to ever happen to me i would want to know that my child has a sibling they can go through it with.
I am my mom's only child. I absolutely loved being able to have so much time by myself to imagine and create. I was always allowed a slumber party for when I was feeling lonely and it worked out great. I was my dad's only child until i was 12 so I guess you could say I had the best of both worlds but that's the point i'm trying to make - a kid will be happy either way.ReplyDelete
My husband and I aren't completely sold on having a kid as of yet but we have decided that if we do we only want one. Neither one of us came from huge families and we don't really see the point. One and done!
- AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 6:01 AM
I am an only child, not by my parents' choice, they lost my brother early on and while I know they both still struggle with it and sometimes I think about how it might've been nice to have a bigger immediate family once they are way on in years...I couldn't imagine having all the opportunities I've had if I weren't an only child. I never recall being lonely and I developed an imagination that's lead me to so many places both real and make-believe. I feel that my sense of loyalty to my close friends is a gift from being an only - I might not have blood siblings, but I'll always have them, they ARE my family. And although it's not what's most important, my parents have helped me financially in ways that wouldn't be possible if I wasn't their only child. I know that these are things I want to give to my baby when the time comes and why I plan only having only one.ReplyDelete
Aw Sierra was a difficult infant too. I'd agree that she spent most of her awake time screaming. Remember, all babies are different and just because Vada was a challenging baby doesn't mean another baby would be. Still, you shouldn't have a baby for your hubby or for Vada! You should have another only if and when YOU want to and are ready. As you mentioned, your hubby isn't able to help with late nights and works long hours, so the responsibility day to day will fall on you. You mentioned not having a lot of support, maybe you could join a moms group? I used to nanny and the women I nannied for all became friends through a moms group. They babysat for each other for date nights, shared a nanny, etc.ReplyDelete
We definitely want another baby, but have to wait a bit.
I'm an only child... I don't want to impose that life on my own children. I was pretty lonely as a kid. I really wanted someone else to share the burden of my parents with. Someone to vent to and confide in. I really feel like I missed out on that special bond that only siblings have.ReplyDelete
My husband is an only child and he is my favorite person in the world! I have four siblings and also feel happy to have them and couldn't imagine life without them.ReplyDelete
I have a girlfriend who went through the same thing you are going through. She and her husband eventually decided to have a second child. I think she still feels overwhelmed, her husband is still not as helpful as she would like him to be. Of course she is "better" at it the second time round but I am not sure that she is super happy with their decision. I think if they could figure out a situation where her hubby is more involved she would be happier but that is just not who he is. I know that sounds awful but that's the truth. I say if your hubby wants a second child, there should be some negotiations regarding his involvement.
In the end, you have to decide what's right for your own life.
- AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM
i am an only child. i really hate it. i'm bored a LOT of the time since both of my parents work. when i am older, i won't be able to go hang out with my sister or brother because i won't have one. anyways. :) just my thoughts.ReplyDelete
You would be surprised what you can handle. I freaked out when I found out I was pregnant with my second when my son was only 7 months old! I now feel like it is a total blessing to have two. They love each other and keep each other entertained! HAHA! I can't imagine my life without either of themReplyDelete
given the difficulties you had with post-partum depression, the pregnancy in general, etc--i'd say if you truly want a second child, adoption would be a great answer! although your family situation (with your partner working late hours) would still be less than ideal, adoption would allow you to have another child to love without all the physical stressors that came with your first one. besides, adoption is just as large a gift and an act of love as making a baby.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Trust your heart and even though it is wonderful that your husband wants another child you too must feel strongly positive that it is the right choice for you. I have an only child and that is what I aways wanted for us and he has filled our hearts with the greatest happiness I have ever known. My little boy does have some extra needs. He is autistic and even though he is very high functioning I often wonder how I would juggle having more than one child. So I think it is very important to always be prepared when adding to your family to be open minded to the possibilities of how you would be able to handle a child with special needs just in case. I wish you all the best! Good luck and your baby girl is beautiful!ReplyDelete
if it's the pregnancy part, that scares you the most, have you considered adopting...?ReplyDelete


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text: mother, either or both, whether they are his own or his wife's grandparents. The ninth is: A soldier's father-in-law or mother-in-law, either or both. The tenth is: A soldier's grandchildren. The eleventh is: A soldier's step-father or step-mother, either or both. The twelfth is: A soldier's wife's step-father or step-mother, either or both. 9.--Q. What is the general distinction between the Class "A" and Class "B" dependents, so far as concerns the soldier's obligation to support them? A. A Class "A" dependent is a person legally entitled to look to the soldier for protection and support. A Class "B" dependent is one who, by reason of consanguinity, or near blood relationship, generally, or near blood relationship, generally, though not always, may be morally, though not always, may be morally entitled to the support of the soldier, when by reason of their physical or mental infirmities, or both, whether that dependency is caused by reason of extreme youth or old age, or whether through accident or misfortune, they have been rendered incapable or partially or wholly providing for themselves. 10.--Q. What is meant by the term "allowance" under this law? A. The "allowance" is sometimes called a "fifty-fifty" proposition. It is a sum of money, or contribution, by the government sent in addition to, and contingent upon, the soldier's allotment to his dependents. 11.--Q. Will the government make and send this allowance to the soldier's dependents unless it is claimed? A. No. The allowance must always be claimed either by the soldier or by some dependent permitted to claim it. In the case of Class "A" dependants, the right to claim the government allowance is shared by the soldier and by such Class "A" dependants. In the case of allowances provided for Class "B" dependants, this right can be exercised only by the soldier. If he wants his Class "B" dependants to receive the government allowance, he must claim it. 12.--Q. Is it possible for the soldier's dependants, either in Class "A" or Class "B" to receive the government allowance unless the soldier first makes a proper allotment of his pay? A. No. The government will not make the allowance unless the soldier has first made the proper allotment of his pay to secure it. Where a soldier has neglected to state that he has Class "A" dependants, and those dependants make a claim for the government allowance, which, as explained in A-11 above they can do, the soldier will be compelled to make the proper allotment of his pay, so that his Class "A" dependants may receive their proper allowance, whether he wishes to do so or not. Class "B" dependants, however, have no legal right to claim allowance from the government, and the soldier cannot be compelled to make an allotment to them, or claim an allowance for them by reason of such allotment. 13.--Q. If the soldier has no dependants in Class "A", but has dependants in Class "B," can he be compelled to make an allotment to such Class "B" dependants, or to make any allotment at all? A. No. So long as the soldier has no dependants in Class "A", he cannot be compelled to make any allotment to Class "B" dependants. 14.--Q. Can the soldier without dependants of any sort retain all of his pay if he wishes? A. At present he can. Under this law, however, the government may withhold an amount not in excess of one-half of his pay, which amount will be retained on deposit at interest by the government and paid to the soldier or to his estate upon his discharge or at the end of the war. The law says that the Secretary of War shall have the right to demand this compulsory deposit from the soldier when in his discretion, the conditions are such as to require it, and under such regulations as the secretary may prescribe. But this compulsory deposit cannot be required of the soldier if the soldier has previously made allotments either for his dependants, or for Liberty bonds or insurance, amounting to one-half or more of their pay either for the support of their relatives and dependants or for insurance premiums, or when they do so for the patriotic purpose of purchasing Liberty bonds. This right has not as yet, been exercised by the Secretary of War, and it may or may not be exercised in the future. 15.--Q. How does the soldier determine the amount of allotment which will have to be deducted from his pay to secure the full government allowances? A. The amount of allotment which the soldier must make depends both upon the class in which his dependents fall and their number. The amount of the soldier's allotment necessary to receive allowances must at all times equal as nearly as is possible the amount of the government allowance for such dependents, except that if the soldier has only Class "A" or Class "B" dependents, the minimum, or smallest allotment, which he can make in such case is $15, and the maximum, or largest amount, which he need allot is one-half of his monthly pay. 16-Q. If the soldier is a private and has dependants in Class "A" alone, what would be the proper amount of his allotment? A. If the soldier is a private, his monthly pay is $30. If he has a wife, who is a Class "A" dependent, and for whom the government allowance is $15 per month, the soldier must in this case equal the amount of the government allowance, but is, at the same time, one-half his pay, or the largest amount he need allot, and is also the minimum or smallest amount permitted-that is, $15. If the soldier is a private and has a wife and one child, both of whom are Class "A" dependents, his monthly allotment to secure the government allowance would still be $15, irrespective of the fact that the monthly government allowance to a wife and one child is $25, and more than the $15 which the soldier is required to allot to secure the $25 allowance. The reason that the allowance is still $15, although the allowance is $25, is because the $15 is, according to the rule, the minimum allotment, or $15, and also the maximum, he need allot, or one-half his pay, $15; and at the same time, is the amount which most nearly equals the amount of the government allowance, $25, without exceeding one-half of the soldier's pay. 17-Q. If the soldier is a sergeant and has a wife, what would be the proper allotment? A. The pay of a sergeant is usually $38 per month. The wife of the soldier in this case, as in the case of the private, is a Class "A" dependent, and the government allowance to a wife is, in all cases, $15, irrespective of the rank or pay of the soldier. The sergeant would, therefore, be required to allot the same as the private, or $15 monthly, because this amount equals the amount of the allowance, and is the minimum allotment permitted. A sergeant having only a wife is not required to allot the largest, or maximum, amount required to secure allowances in some cases, because one-half his pay, $19, is more than the amount of the government allowance, and in no case is the soldier, no matter how large his pay, required to exceed the amount of the government allowance. 18-Q. If the sergeant had a wife and one child, would his allotment still be $15 a month, if he wished to secure the allowance for them? A. N., His allotment would in that case be $19 per month, because the government allowance to a wife and one child totals $25, and $19 per month is as near as the sergeant can equal $25 without exceeding one-half of his pay. 19-Q. Is the rule applied in the case of a first-class private, or a corporal, having a wife and a child in the same manner as it is to a sergeant? A. Yes. The first-class private having a wife and child would be required to allot $16.50 per month to secure the $25 allowance for his wife and child. The corporal, whose pay is $36, would be required to allot $18. The rule as stated and applied in the case of the private and sergeant, with a wife alone, or with a wife and child, applies in the same manner and with the same force to every soldier, and the amounts of the proper allotments differ only as the pay is larger or smaller, and as the government allowance claimed is greater or smaller than one-half of the soldier's pay. 20-Q. If the soldier has no Class "A" dependents, but has dependents in Class "B" for whom he wishes to claim and receive allowances, how will he determine the proper amount of allotment to secure the allowance? A. The rule in this case is much the same as when the soldier has Class "A" dependents alone. The minimum allotment he can make, $15, is exactly the same. The maximum allotment is also the same-that is, one-half of his pay-and he must always equal as nearly as possible the total government allowance. 21-Q. For an example, take the case of a private who has a brother dependent upon him, and for whom he wishes to secure the government allowance? What would be the amount of his allotment, and why? A. The pay of a private is $20. The government allowance for a brother is $5 per month. The proper allotment for the soldier to make would be $15. This is the minimum allotment which can be made to secure any allowance where the soldier has dependents in only one class, either Class "A" or Class "B" dependents, where the soldier has no wife at all, or where he has been divorced from his wife and no alimony has been granted her. 22-Q. Is there any similar case to that stated in 21 with reference to determining proper allotments for Class "A" dependents? A. Yes. It is similar when the soldier has no wife, or a divorced wife not entitled to receive the government allowance, but has children for whom he is compelled to make an allotment. If the soldier has one child and no other dependents in either Class "A" or Class "B," in order to secure the government allowance of $5 a month for one child, he would have to allot $15 monthly. This is at all times the minimum, or smallest, amount that can be allotted by the soldier to secure allowances when he has dependents in but one class, "A" or "B." 23-Q. If the soldier has no wife but two children, what is the amount of the proper allotment to secure the allowance? If three children, what amount must be allotted? A. The allowance for two children is $12.50 a month, and, applying the rule as already explained, the proper allotment would be $15, the minimum. If the soldier is a private and has three children and no wife, for whom the government allowance is $20 monthly, his allotment should be $15, because this is both the minimum allotment that can be made and the amount, not over half of his pay, which most nearly equals the amount of the allowance. In the case of a sergeant having three children and no wife, the proper allotment to secure the allowance would be $19, because this amount is one-half his pay and the amount most nearly equal to the government allowance, $20. In any case where one-half the pay of the enlisted man is greater than $15 and the allowance sought is also greater than $15, in order to secure the allowance, the soldier must equal the amount of the government allowance whenever it is possible for him to do so, without, however, at any time alloting more than one-half of his total pay. For instance, if a sergeant claimed allowance for dependents in one class and the total of the government allowances claimed was $30, or even $50, monthly, the largest allowance the government will make, the sergeant would only need to allot $19 monthly, or one-half his pay, because this amount most nearly equal the government allowance, and one-half of his pay is the greatest amount the soldier is required to allot in any event to secure allowances for dependents in any one class. 24-Q. What is the largest allowance the government will make to the dependents of any one soldier, whether such dependents are in Class "A" or Class "B" or both classes? A. Fifty dollars monthly. This amount is the largest contribution or allowance which will be made by the government, but the soldier's dependants may receive an amount greater than $50 monthly, because the government allowance is never made until the soldier has first made the proper allotments from his monthly pay and claimed such allowance. The soldier's dependents will receive each month as in one check the total government allowances claimed, not exceeding in any one month the sum of $50, plus the amount of the allotments made by the soldier to secure such allowances. It is possible, therefore, for his dependents, basd upon rank and pay of the soldier and the amount of his dependents, in either or both classes, to receive $70 monthly and upwards. 25-Q. If the soldier has already made his proper compulsory allotments for all of his dependents in Class "A" and claimed allowances for them, if he has other dependents in Class "B" for whom he desires to secure allowances, can he do so, and how? A. Yes. There is, however, one instance where he could not receive either all or part of the allowances provided for Class "B" dependants, and that is where the total amount of allowances payable to his Class "A" dependants under his compulsory allotment is equal to or exceeds $50 monthly. In such case, the soldier's Class "A" dependents would have exhausted the total amount of allowance which the government will pay to the dependents of any one soldier, and there would be, therefore, no further sums payable as allowances to his Class "B" dependents. If, however, the total amount of allowances payable to the soldier's Class "A" dependents is, for instance, $30, there would remain $20 monthly available for allowances to his Class "B" dependents.


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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Fresh Mint Favors
Here are Birthday Party Favors. Inside is Tic Tacs because it's great to have FRESH breath. My friends and family know I always have a couple packs of mints and minty gum in my car, pockets, purse, Solimar's epi pen bag...YUP, everywhere. OCD!
Here is the back of the Tic Tac Holders.
I love how all of Stampin' UP!s products coordinate and match!
Paper: Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo
Stamp: Create A Cupcake, Blooming with Kindness
Ribbon: Sycamore Street Ribbon (Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Pool Party)
Accessories: Itty Bitty Punch Pak, Build a Cupcake Punch, Rhinestones
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Masks & Mystery
Hola Amigas! Hope you are enjoying the nice weather. I definitely need it to be warmer but I will take what I can get from Mother Nature. I had the honor of making this year's 5th Grade Fling Invitations. It was so much fun to make them too. Their theme is Masks & Mystery. This is a Gatefold card so the mask slides off to reveal the invitation details. What do you think?
RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN' UP (unless otherwise noted)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Real Red (inside)
Ink: Versamark
Stamp: Delicate Doilies
Accessories: Rhinestones, Clear Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque EF, Feathers (non-SU)
Monday, April 21, 2014
LNS Challenge 247
Mother's day is right around the corner.
Create a card, gift, scrapbook page or whatever inspires you for Mother's Day!
Here is our next Challenge for Late Night Stampers and I hope you are inspired to play with us.
I have class with my Mini Crafty Chicas this weekend and they will be making their moms a Simply Adorned Necklace with 12 inserts. I am going to make them each a box of these cards to go with the class as I know the necklace will take some time to make. So hop on over for some inspiration and to add your artwork.
Paper: Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP
Ink: Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Stamp: My Mother, Flower Shop
Accessories: Rhinestones
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Happy Easter Peeps!
Hola Amigas! Hope you are enjoying this BEAUTIFUL day! I woke up and made Blueberry Crumb Cake for breakfast and now I am making Lemon Gem Cupcakes for tonight's dessert. YUM!
We just got back from Washington, D.C. It was a FUN road trip with the kiddies. But with that I almost didn't have Easter Goodies ready for Solimar and Joaquin. I know I have Easter Eggs somewhere but didn't have time to look so instead I made each of them these Bunny Jelly Bean Dispensers. CUTE!
Do you buy pre-made Easter Baskets? I remember getting them as a kid but have yet to buy them for my own kiddies. I prefer to make them as well as choosing what I want them to receive.
I have yet to disappoint them. HA! HA!
Paper: Pool Party Core'dinations (retired), Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB '14), Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black
Ribbon: Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (twine, SAB '14)
Accessories: Blossom Petals Builder Punch(retired), Owl Builder Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Hearts Framelits
Big Shot, Basic Black Marker, White Signo Gel Pen
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space science, body of scientific knowledge as it relates to space exploration; it is sometimes also called astronautics. Space science draws on the conventional sciences of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, as well as requiring specific research of its own. The particular disciplines that are relevant depend on the type of mission being planned. There are four basic categories of space mission. The sounding rocket is restricted to suborbital flights with maximum altitude between 35 and 1,300 mi (55–2,100 km). Artificial satellites orbit the earth at altitudes between one hundred and several thousand miles. Space probes travel to the moon and planets. The final and most complex category is human spaceflight, of which the Apollo moon landings, the space shuttle, and the Skylab, Mir, and International space stations are the outstanding examples. The problems that space science must deal with include prediction and control of trajectories and orbits, telecommunications between spacecraft and earth, spacecraft design and fabrication, and life-support systems for human spaceflight.
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