Sometimes I don't see why I try to stay friends with certain people. I've never been mean to these people, but yet I feel like they don't really care about me. I give a comment or a suggestion, but it's just torn apart by negativity. I'll say something like, "I would like to do that!" and get ignored. It's not worth staying friends with these kind of people anymore. Has anyone come across something like this situation?

susanb Unfortunately, all the time. It seems some of us are just generally more considerate of others. I actually have a friend who is pissing me off for very similar reasons right now : / (March 2 at 8:05am)

Venice I thought we were good friends, but I guess not. I'm almost thinking of not saying anything anymore. Ignore this person like they are doing to me. Is that wrong? (March 2 at 10:24am)

I've been thinking a lot about wanting to move back to Southern California, but circumstances at be won't let that happen. It's also the place I fit in more. My family all live there and most of my friends are down there. I feel like I just don't fit in anywhere where I currently live, and feel like I'm an outcast in my surrounds (work, friends, etc). It just seems like I don't belong where I am at now. I find myself sometimes in tears at night because I feel alone (even though I have a...

Andrew Aw, sorry to hear that you're feeling so alone. It can certainly feel that way, especially if you up and move far away from all your close family and friends. The best thing you can do is stay in touch with everyone still in Southern California, of course... but also give it time. You will make new friends. Hopefully you'll take your kids to various preschool programs, or storytimes at the library, etc. Over time, you'll start to see familiar faces, possibly set up some playdates, and let the... more Aw, sorry to hear that you're feeling so alone. It can certainly feel that way, especially if you up and move far away from all your close family and friends. The best thing you can do is stay in touch with everyone still in Southern California, of course... but also give it time. You will make new friends. Hopefully you'll take your kids to various preschool programs, or storytimes at the library, etc. Over time, you'll start to see familiar faces, possibly set up some playdates, and let the new friendships develop. Thanks for sharing! less (January 7 at 12:45pm)

Venice Thanks for reading my blog. Everytime I make a friendo and get close...they end up moving. I think I'm cursed with friendship. (January 7 at 2:47pm)

Andrew It's not just you. All of my Monday Night Football friends moved away (California, Kentucky, etc.) all over the place. Actually a ton of my friends moved clear across the country. It's just part of life. And at least it makes for some fun vacations. (January 7 at 3:15pm)

Venice Vacations are always fun. =)

Thanks for the cheer up Andrew! (January 7 at 9:19pm)

Andrew Any time! :) Now enjoy your Friday night with your family. (January 7 at 9:36pm)

Since it's been a tough year financially for everyone. Our family decided to buy presents for just the kids. Although, there is still a lot of kids (over 15 kids..may not be a lot to some) to buy presents for. It was nice to see all the smiles on the kids faces when they opened up there presents. Although, one of my sisters, cousin, and mom cheated, and got "family presents". Which I am ever so greatful for. We got $100 to Applebees Restaurant, $100 Amazon.com, $25 Starbucks,...

Eddie143 I didnt get what I want it :( (December 26 at 6:47pm)

Venice Sorry to hear. What did you want? (December 27 at 12:39am)

My husband and I took our daughter who is 11 months old to get a picture with Santa. She was fine for the first 30 seconds, and then she just cried. The lady took too long in the beginning when she wasn't crying yet. We got a picture of her, but she still looks so sad. Is this common for babies this age to hate Santa? She's fine with most people who want to hold her and she doesn't know.

Andrew I don't have any personal experience with this but yeah, your daughter's 11 months old. Crying at strangers (or big scary men in red outfits with big white beards) sounds pretty normal to me. (December 22 at 9:29am)

Jill I would say it's fairly common. I remember my daughter was terrified of "Mall Santa." I managed to get a nice picture of her (read: she held still and didn't cry) with him on her first Christmas but that was the only one. Every year after that, I couldn't even convince her to get in line. She was too scared. Like Andrew said, it is a big scary man in a red outfit and white beard...it makes sense that some children would be at least a little terrified of him. (December 23 at 9:57am)

So, today....my daughter officially walked! Not just her 2-3 steps fall....she walked 21 steps and she keeps going now! Thought I'd share.

Andrew That's so awesome! Congrats! And beware... now there's no stopping her! Heh. :) (December 11 at 8:25am)

JoeShopping Congratulations! (December 11 at 8:36am)

Jill Aww!! That's very exciting! She will certainly keep you on your toes now. I remember when mine started walking and she was everywhere!! (December 11 at 6:14pm)

I was asked to write about what my blog was about: http://justvenice.blogspot.com
My blog's aka is also, "The Mommy Diaries" The blog was supposed to be more of a diary of things in my life, what I like to do, review products, and maybe become a blogger that can do giveaways. I've had a blog before, but kind of got busy with life to keep it up. Now, I wanted to restart it again and share "mom stuff" with other bloggers who have similar interest.

Please check out and following me on my blog - http://justvenice.blogspot.com I'm trying to get over 100 followers to be able to do giveaways and reviews.

ShibleySmiles I followed you. Should you like to return the favor my blog is. http://www.shibleysmiles.com (December 1 at 8:44am)

Andrew Why not post some samples of your blog right here on JoeShopping so our members have an idea what your blog is like. (December 1 at 11:00am)

Venice I just restarted my blog. So, I don't gave much yet.

ShibleySmiles thanks for following. I will follow yours. (December 1 at 11:17am)