A small request?

[Mrs Mungo]

I understand many people are concerned about giving away too much information on the internet. However, when asking or answering questions it is often *extremely* helpful for other people reading your posts to know how old your kids are or what grades they are in. Would everyone consider adding the ages of their children to their sig line?

I'm an oldest child of two oldest children *and* an Army wife. I have a very bossy personality, so if I'm being too controlling here you can tell me (I can take criticism, honestly!) and/or ignore me, I just think it would be generally helpful.

Thanks for reading, even if you decide I'm just being difficult! ;)

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Doggone you're a bossy one aren't you! Demanding, geesh! :tongue_smilie:

Good idea actually. I usually try to remember to stick it in there during the post. DUH, didn't think of putting it in my sig!

Love the header pic on your blog. What a gorgeous view that is!

[Mrs Mungo]

Doggone you're a bossy one aren't you! Demanding, geesh! :tongue_smilie:

LOL! Maybe my problem is less the demanding factor and more that I'm not skilled at cushioning said bossiness in lots of squishy loveliness. ;)

Good idea actually. I usually try to remember to stick it in there during the post. DUH, didn't think of putting it in my sig!

Love the header pic on your blog. What a gorgeous view that is!

I took that photo, myself! It's so easy to get beautiful photos, it's like living in a postcard.

[MySerenity]

Yeah how bossy...
But I totally understand... for I too, am the oldest of an oldest.

And I added your request to my sig.

[Jenny in Atl]

I think mine are already there... testing testing... 123?

[Canada_Mom]

Hhhmmmm. Now all this *bossiness* is going to make us feel like we HAVE to do it. :gnorsi:


:D


And there's always that part of me that just wants to rebel.


I will not conform... I will not conform... :willy_nilly:


Good idea, though. I like it! ;)

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Madame, your request has been processed and implemented post haste.
:lol: I crack me up sometimes.

[Ferdie]

Ok, how's that?

[Ferdie]

Trying again....how's this?

[Jenny in Florida]

And here's my attempt at implementation:

[LaMere Academy]

I think it's helpful as well! :001_smile:

[Mrs Mungo]

I think mine are already there... testing testing... 123?

Many people have them already, I'm just always happy when I can look at the bottom of a post and see the ages we're talking. :party:

[LaMere Academy]

I think it's helpful as well! :001_smile:I also like seeing what curriculum everyone is using...but I won't ask...

[Mrs Mungo]

I also like seeing what curriculum everyone is using...but I won't ask...

Aw, see, you're nicer than I am! You stated your wishes without actually bossing anyone ;)

[Gailmegan]

I also like seeing what curriculum everyone is using...but I won't ask...

Same here http://motheringbygrace.com/forum/Smileys/classic/bag.gif (javascript:void(0);)

[LaMere Academy]

Same here http://motheringbygrace.com/forum/Smileys/classic/bag.gif (javascript:void(0);)

ah, a like-minded soul. I see you have it listed in your siggy like me!! :thumbup:

[OnTheBrink]

I hope everyone's happy now. :toetap05: :D

[mcconnellboys]

How do we do that, please?

Regena

[LaMere Academy]

I hope everyone's happy now. :toetap05: :D

I know I am!! :D

[LaMere Academy]

How do we do that, please?

Regena

click on User Control Panel and you'll see a place that says Edit Signature, you click there and you can add what you like. HTH

[Mrs Mungo]

ah, a like-minded soul. I see you have it listed in your siggy like me!! :thumbup:

I've added my curricula (I think...mostly...I'll have to look at our lists to be sure) but now my sig is huge! lol!

[Cheryl in NM]

How do we do that, please?

Regena

Go to "User Control Panel" in the upper left of your screen. Then on the left will be a menu. One of the items is a signature.

[OnTheBrink]

I know I am!! :D

My day is now complete! I made someone happy! :hurray: I'm going to go write that down on my calendar. March 26, 2008: I made someone happy! :D

[Gailmegan]

I hope everyone's happy now. :toetap05: :D

:lol:

[Mrs Mungo]

My day is now complete! I made someone happy! :hurray: I'm going to go write that down on my calendar. March 26, 2008: I made someone happy! :D

Make that two people ;)

eta: thank you to everyone!

[LaMere Academy]

My day is now complete! I made someone happy! :hurray: I'm going to go write that down on my calendar. March 26, 2008: I made someone happy! :D

:lol: Yes, around my house that can be near impossible some days. So I know the feeling of accomplishment you must be having!!

[Jenny in Atl]

Does it all fit?

[Lisa at Home]

:)

[pixelroper]

bossy & nosey?!?!:D

a bossy nosey oldest of 4 here too. LOL

feel free to let me have it...

[CookieMonster]

I've added my curricula (I think...mostly...I'll have to look at our lists to be sure) but now my sig is huge! lol!

Honestly, that's why I don't do it. I think it makes the signature too large and cumbersome. It's all about aesthetics! Not really, but my eyes glaze over when I see big siggys like that. (No tomatoes, please; I'm just being honest.)

Although, I don't have much to write as of yet. I'm only using OPGTR with my son so far. I kind-of have that covered in my signature.

[JudoMom]

the boys grade levels. I'm too lazy to list all they use, but it is all listed in the sidebar of my blog.

I hope this pacifies at least some of you bossy-pants :001_tt2:.

[Mrs Mungo]

Honestly, that's why I don't do it. I think it makes the signature too large and cumbersome. It's all about aesthetics! Not really, but my eyes glaze over when I see big siggys like that. (No tomatoes, please; I'm just being honest.)

OK, now I've adjusted it so that it's not so giant. Really, the gigantorness of it was bothering me. :D

[JudoMom]

OK, now I've adjusted it so that it's not so giant. Really, the gigantorness of it was bothering me. :D

need to make the font on your quote bigger. I love your quote :D.

[Mrs Mungo]

need to make the font on your quote bigger. I love your quote :D.

HA! I just finished making the quote and blog link bigger than the other stuff! :lol:

[elegantlion]

I live with bossy people, even the 10 year old. Notice mine was already listed in my sig. Do I get brownie points?????:D

[~Tara~]

well if I can manage to fit it all in there and still be cute & catchy .....

;)

Certainly not dissin' the idea ... time will tell if I actually 'obey' though haha

[Musical Belle]

I added mine to the bottom for that very reason. Is it too small? (I'm a rather unassuming person. . . . )

[KidsHappen]

:gnorsi:

[Amy loves Bud]

:gnorsi: Bossy boots.

[Plaid Dad]

Done!

[Tracey in TX]

I understand many people are concerned about giving away too much information on the internet. However, when asking or answering questions it is often *extremely* helpful for other people reading your posts to know how old your kids are or what grades they are in. Would everyone consider adding the ages of their children to their sig line?

I'm an oldest child of two oldest children *and* an Army wife. I have a very bossy personality, so if I'm being too controlling here you can tell me (I can take criticism, honestly!) and/or ignore me, I just think it would be generally helpful.

Thanks for reading, even if you decide I'm just being difficult! ;)
TOO FUNNY! I appreciate other first-borns. Let's face it, we're always right. If not, who dares correct the misnomer?

Seriously, it helps to know age (gender-sometimes) when discussing certain topics. ie How to handle bedwetting for a 4y/o is vastly different than a 12y/o.

[Colleen]

My day is now complete! I made someone happy! :hurray: I'm going to go write that down on my calendar. March 26, 2008: I made someone happy! :D

Girlfriend, I can so identify...!

[Kim in Appalachia]

I've been wanting to anyway, I just couldn't seem to make the time.

Kim

[Colleen]

Maybe my problem is less the demanding factor and more that I'm not skilled at cushioning said bossiness in lots of squishy loveliness. ;)

Yeah, it's that couching-it-in-the-niceties thing that escapes me.;)

You'll note I've always included my boys' ages. But I confess I rilly, rilly dislike it when people start listing curriculum in their sig line. It just gets wa-a-ay too cluttered. And even worse is the inclusion of a myriad of smilies, tickers, etcetera.

[sleepy]

thanks for the reminder.

[Andie]

:D

Here:

[Tammyla]

I appreciate the ages too.:iagree:

[RebeccaC]

Gave it a try but just too lazy to post all the curriculum. This is a good idea and this post is just a test:w00t: to see if I did the sigy line right :D

[*anj*]

Yabbut if I do that I won't have room for entire sections of musical scores.

http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/%5Bimg%5Dhttp://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif%5B/img%5D)

[Elaine]

Yeah, it's that couching-it-in-the-niceties thing that escapes me.;)

You'll note I've always included my boys' ages. But I confess I rilly, rilly dislike it when people start listing curriculum in their sig line. It just gets wa-a-ay too cluttered. And even worse is the inclusion of a myriad of smilies, tickers, etcetera.

My song. You singing. :D

As a minimalist, I hate the look of a cluttered signature line. Frankly, it makes me nervous.:blink:

Plus, I really don't like for anyone to be the boss of me. :lol:

[JudoMom]

Yabbut if I do that I won't have room for entire sections of musical scores.

http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/%5Bimg%5Dhttp://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif%5B/img%5D)

Willow, you always were a trouble maker. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs136.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Robin Hood]

Done as you wish. What else would you like us to list? Chore chart, sports activities, dinner menu, favorite movies, book list, etc?

[Mary H]

Thank You so much!!

Mary H

[GothicGyrl]

I'm sorry, your request is more of a guideline and as such, I am disinclined to aquiesce to your request.


;)

[camibami]

I'm a conformist, what can I say.

Debuting the brand new siggie...in....5...4...3...2....1!!!!!!!

[JudoMom]

I'm a conformist, what can I say.

Debuting the brand new siggie...in....5...4...3...2....1!!!!!!!

Heh-frying minds. Funny :lol:!

[Sophia]

Did it work?

[Colleen]

...avoid the Sonlight board at all costs because that place is Cluttered Signature Line Central. And considering how quickly everyone raced to meet Mrs. Mungo's demand ~ er, request;) ~ I fear we may be headed down that road. I may actually trim mine a bit. I do like to have the boys' ages in there because sometimes it's relevant to the discussion at hand. (For example, if I say: "May I have a Mike's even though it's not yet 5 o' clock?" people can glance at my sig line, see I have five young boys, and quickly grant approval.:D)

[Colleen]

I would have long ago asked people to please limit their signature to a few lines and resist the urge to use a multiplicity of fonts styles and colors. Yowza!:blink:.

[PrairieAir]

Does this help?

[gardenschooler]

Well, since I'm a peacemaker, I'll be happy to comply. Anything else? Want me to do your homework? Clean your room? Tell Mom you really came home at 11?

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/communicate/slang/2.gif

[Mom to 3+1]

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[camibami]

I would have long ago asked people to please limit their signature to a few lines and resist the urge to use a multiplicity of fonts styles and colors. Yowza!

OH...too bad...I used up all my conformity, so....I'm afraid I will not be able to comply with your request. In fact, I just may add some more colors to my siggie.
:p

:D

(feeling sassy tonight!)

[Shannon]

I'd been meaning to do this for a while, but sometimes I need a bit of external motivation! ;) Thanks!

[Elaine]

Well, since I'm a peacemaker, I'll be happy to comply. Anything else? Want me to do your homework? Clean your room? Tell Mom you really came home at 11?

http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/communicate/slang/2.gif

Fo' shizzle:smilielol5: I love it!

[mcconnellboys]

Thanks!

Regena

[percytruffle]

Sounds like a good idea! Here you go. Now, where's my Mikes? Don't we get something for complying??!!:cheers2:

[Mrs Mungo]

Too funny! We just walked in from the park and I set the kids to chores and I see I made some progress in my quest while I was out ;) Even those who disinclined to acquiesce, I thank you for doing so humorously and not getting upset at me. ;) I am aware of my tendencies and do try to curb them!

Sounds like a good idea! Here you go. Now, where's my Mikes? Don't we get something for complying??!!:cheers2:

*Passes one over* they are the lime ones today, hope that's OK!

Now, I have to think about trimming mine back down. Once I manage to list my curricula in my blog I'll take it back out of my sig. Is that fair? Group hug time? :grouphug:

eta: I loved all the army smilies, so cute.

[Karin]

Thanks for reading, even if you decide I'm just being difficult! ;)

I'm going to consider your request. I haven't in the past only because a couple of my kids are one grade ahead of their ps age peers, and I didn't want people to tell me not to worry about something due to their age or to tell me it's better to register them in their age grades (I knew nothing of that when I started homeschooling and wouldn't revert unless my dd's requested it). I mention their ages sometimes. Not that one grade ahead is a huge deal, but I'll think about it. I still don't have a sig line because I've been thinking about what I want to put there. Okay, I haven't spent a LOT of time thinking about it;)

[tess in the burbs]

I already had ages :-) so yes, your request is granted :)

[Jenny in Atl]

Ok, I left for a few hours, to work my daughter's dress rehearsal, and I'm now totally confused. Keep curriculum in the sig, get ride of it... less colors or more. Should we post our kids photos like SL bb does?

Tell me what to do! I'm too tired to figure it out for myself.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs137.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Mrs Mungo]

Ok, I left for a few hours, to work my daughter's dress rehearsal, and I'm now totally confused. Keep curriculum in the sig, get ride of it... less colors or more. Should we post our kids photos like SL bb does?

Tell me what to do! I'm too tired to figure it out for myself.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs137.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage12/1.gif Sorry, I understand the confusion. There's a difference of opinion on the aesthetics of having a list of curriculum in the sig and would prefer people put them on their blogs. I can understand that because it does start looking crowded. I love seeing everyone different personalities reflected a bit in their signatures and they certainly don't have to be uniform. ;) I just wanted to see ages because I'm feel like after every question that's asked I'm saying "how old are your kids, again?" Sorry! Didn't mean to lead everyone on a Pied Piper series of signature changes! :driving:

[Gailmegan]

well i had my curricula listed before this thread even started, so i'm not taking'em down LOL. and i don't have a blog anyway.:auto:;)

[battlemaiden]

But here it is.:D

Jo

[CalicoKat]

I understand many people are concerned about giving away too much information on the internet. However, when asking or answering questions it is often *extremely* helpful for other people reading your posts to know how old your kids are or what grades they are in. Would everyone consider adding the ages of their children to their sig line?

I'm an oldest child of two oldest children *and* an Army wife. I have a very bossy personality, so if I'm being too controlling here you can tell me (I can take criticism, honestly!) and/or ignore me, I just think it would be generally helpful.

Thanks for reading, even if you decide I'm just being difficult! ;)Done!

[Merry]

Lemme try....

[*anj*]

Willow, you always were a trouble maker. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs136.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

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[nukeswife]

I too already had all this in my siggy and not everyone goes to look at my blog so I'll just leave them there ;)

I actually like seeing it all in the siggy so that I'm not trying to hunt down a blog before posting about something pertaining to curriculum.

[Scarlett]

A test.

How's that? :)

[Colleen]

Even the SL mods had to ask people to tone it down because it just gets to be too much, especially if there are a bunch of pics in there. You can do whatever you want of course ~ we all can, at this point. (I say "at this point", because the mods here can of course establish sig line limits if they ever feel the need to do so.) I'm just sayin'...less is more.:)

[Colleen]

Now, I have to think about trimming mine back down. Once I manage to list my curricula in my blog I'll take it back out of my sig. Is that fair?

Yep. The ueber-busy sig lines detract from the content of the actual post, imo. Of course, I don't read blogs, but if I had a pressing need to know what curricula your kids were using, I'd just ask.:001_smile:

[HSMom2One]

I'll do it again. I'd like to get a quote on my sig line again, but for now here you go.


BTW, I'm the youngest child of two youngest children. I usually rebel at everything my siblings ask of me, stomp my feet and do as I please. :001_tt2:

For some reason I just don't want to do that in this group. :D

Blessings,
Lucinda

[Eliana]

I think it is a spectacular idea!

I added it to mine when I started to notice how incredibly helpful I was finding it when other people did it...

Thanks for posting about it!

[Kelli in TN]

Happy?:tongue_smilie:

[Jill, OK]

I changed my signature line to reflect general ages/stages of my kids, and the number.

A compromise. :001_smile: (This is in reference to the request for folks to put ages of kids in sig lines, for anyone who wonders what in the world I'm talking about).

I'm guessing that most here are curious about ages for reasons that have to do with level of experience, right? So, instead of a list of all their specific ages, I'm keeping it streamlined this way. I don't really like to use hard and fast "grades" to classify my kids until 8th grade or so, really, but I will, here, for ease of use, and to let others know at least a ballpark figure of where we're at.

[dragons in the flower bed]

I changed mine, too.

[Mrs Mungo]

I changed my signature line to reflect general ages/stages of my kids, and the number.

A compromise. :001_smile: (This is in reference to the request for folks to put ages of kids in sig lines, for anyone who wonders what in the world I'm talking about).

I'm guessing that most here are curious about ages for reasons that have to do with level of experience, right? So, instead of a list of all their specific ages, I'm keeping it streamlined this way. I don't really like to use hard and fast "grades" to classify my kids until 8th grade or so, really, but I will, here, for ease of use, and to let others know at least a ballpark figure of where we're at.

In my brain (which, I realize doesn't always compute to others) I was thinking more of people who ask/answer specific questions.

For example, people have frequently said "gah! My son is driving me crazy, with his ___ behavior! Is this normal? What do I do?" without noting the child's age. Or "we're trying to use X curriculum with my son and it isn't working, what should I do?" My first question is always: how old is this child? Because my answer for a 4 year old would be *vastly* different than for an 8 year old or 12 year old. kwim?

Just explaining my reasoning a little bit more. :)

Thanks for providing a range, it does at least give an idea of where you're coming from. :)

[Jill, OK]

Honestly, I chalk the complaints about signature lines up to differences in personality. Someone might put more info or doodads in theirs than I would, personally, some might just stick with their name, but...I kind of like the differences. Sort of highlights that we're individuals.

Something referencing ages of kids you're homeschooling makes sense to me though, because it has bearing on the advice you're giving. (Lots of advice going on in a forum like this, lol, and ages of kids you've schooled so far is one sieve you can strain it through.)