Dear Ann Landers, 30 in the evening. It seemed like a great idea to me since the children get along very well with Babette, and our home is a pleasant and fa-miliar place to them. The problem is that Babette believes that she should be paid the same as any other child-care provider because she is performing a ser-vice for which my former wife has paid others in the past. My former wife feels that Babette is obligated to watch the children for free because they are, after all, my children and she is now my wife. Babette says it's not so much the money but the idea that my ex-wife is just trying to take advantage of her. I love my children and am in the middle of a battle between these two women who are not crazy about each other to begin with. Do you have a solution?
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Dear Readers, , which he received from our 13-year-old son last Father’s Day. Perhaps you would like to share it with your readers. It is so refreshingly hon-est and full of wisdom. I asked “Jimmy” if I could send this letter to you. He replied: “Heck no. I would die if my name were printed in the paper.” When I told him I would ask you not to print his name, he said, “OK, but don’t tell the relatives.” So, here it is, Ann. My husband had a hard time holding back the tears when he read it, and so did I. -No Name in Omaha Dear Omaha: Thank you for sending your son’s letter. It is truly one of the sweetest letters I’ve ever read. I’m sure my readers will love it:
