[cicy33]

I think that the potty training that is mentioned above is awesome but unusual. my daughter was trained at 2 and any doctor you ask will say do not rush child to this. one, it won't work that way, and 2 you will drive yourself nuts. Most children are potty trained by 2, before that is usually mommy trained. you know, mommy says time to go and set them there until they go. but I think you better figure on diapers for a while yet. The only ones I can't stand are the pullups! I think that those are a horrible waste of money. As far as the WIC thing, I personally will not comment on whether it makes you a bad or good person. That is something you have decide. I do understand your point however, if you don't work the schedule where twice a year you show lower pay then you lose extra milk and cereal and cheese for your kids for 12 months. and who says you won't have to take that day off? Kids get sick. you get sick. I have a mixed feeling of this, if it was just food stamps I would be like suck it up and take the lower amount, but it isn't like you get hundreds of dollars of misc food, this is specifically for the children's needs and is generally just milk, cheese, juice, cereal and prob formula if under a year. then one of my concerns would be are you going to be able to purchase these items on your own? Cuz that raise after taxes ain't gonna be much! So I am not one of the perfect letter of the law people. I was one that was on wic once and aid and now I don't and have a good life, so I feel I "paid" back my dues. IN SPADES!!! and perhaps that is where you will be 5 years from now. but now is more important. I don't feel that you have to be one step from the street to get aid. I feel that it is there to assist you when times are tough. If I have to choose between accepting aid when I could make it without it but then I couldn't buy new shoes or clothes for my child, then I would accept the aid and go on with my life. I know that I am the only one on here with this opinion but I have to ask everyone, is there anywhere in your life that you cut corners to get out of things or do something that isn't 100% kosher? There are blurry lines everywhere. Everyone just has their areas they believe more strongly. Some people believe that lying or crying to get out of a ticket is shameful. others don't. just an example. Flame away but at least I am honest about who I am. I am not perfect by any means.