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[ - ] question for those w/ 2 under 2: were you able to avoid getting 2 cribs? DD will be 21 months when the new baby arrives, and we are planning on using the cosleeper for the little for the first 4 months or so. Is it feasible to move DD to a bed when she is just over 2 yo? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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my ds moved the day her turned two, set bed up couple of months in advance, do story time in bed well before it happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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DS has been in a twin bed since he was 16 months old - he never really liked or slpet well in the crib. DS #2, may well go into a twin bed at 12 months as we don't have room for a crib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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yes, that's what we did. Used the pack-n-play for first eight months (dc were 15 mos apart) and then moved older dc to bed when she was 2 yo and put younger in the crib. It was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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thanks - really don't want to get another crib! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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A friend gave me a hand-me-down crib. Kids 18 mos apart. My kids liked sleeping in their cribs and stayed there until they were 4, which was great b/c their room is tiny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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We movd ds at 17mo and it was fine. Mine are 21months apart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] 10 wo will only stop screaming when I hold him. He really wants to be asleep, and as soon as i pick him up he immediately falls asleep in my arms, and then as soon as I put him down it's back to the screaming. I can't possibly hold him 24-7 since I also have a 2.5 yo. Any suggestions??!! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.23.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Read the Happiest Baby on the Block and learn the Cuddle Cure. 5 "S"s: swaddling, sucking, swinging, side/stomach and shushing. This is what I've been doing with my 9 wo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Already doing that. He's as snug as bug in a rug, but still has this screaming issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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Also look at Babywhisperer it has helpful tips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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Check out the section on Sleep under "how we can help" at http://www.babycareadvice.com Had this problem with my DD - would fall asleep in my arms and immediately awaken when I would lay her down elsewhere. I think I just kept trying to lay her down and if she kept fussing then I would just let her sleep on me. Eventually, she started staying asleep when laid down in her crib, although not for long. That's my new problem. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Put him in a sling and carry him around for the next few weeks. He'll eventually grow out of this phase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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Sling, Bjorn and backpack. Skip the double stroller!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] can someone please give me some advice? my sister insulted DB's 1st birthday as "what a fake attempt at a party" and my mom made rude comments while DB tried his first cake. they never call me. i feel badly that i don't have contact with them. should i call them for the sake of a formal family relationship at least? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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i wouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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It is tough. Don't know about sister, but Honor Thy Mother and Father is the only commandment that offers a reward. So, its either really important or God knows how hard it is :) Probably both! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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i'm really sorry. that was very rude of them. it's such a tough call. my family has been less than supportive about my pregnancy. there are moments when i want to write them off forever. if you think they will listen/care/understand, tell then how you feel and how they hurt you. otherwise, try to surround yourself with other people who are loving and supportive and just be cordial with them to keep the peace. i've come rely on my supportive friends rather than my parents and sister for support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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i dont understand your post. you recently had a party and they came and said those things and now you want to call them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] 10 wo will only stop screaming when I hold him. He really wants to sleep, and he'll fall asleep immediately in my arms, but as soon as put him down, the screaming begins. I also have a 2 yo, so I can't possibly hold db 24-7. Any suggestions??!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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News 07.23.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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paci [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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Get a good sling so new babe can be held snug against your body (front or back) while you deal with big sib. Couldn't have raised 2 kids through that period with out a sling, a bjorn, and a good backpack. Used the double stroller maybe once a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone help with transition to big kid bed for my 2 y/o .. we have been living for the last 2 mos in an apt while waiting to close on a new house. She has been sleeping in pack and play for whole time. Once we get into the house we plan on getting her into a twin bed because we have #2 on the way and need the crib starting in September and figured it would be a clean transition for her since she hasn't slept in the crib for 2 mos. Any advice on ways to help her w/transition? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.23.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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DD switched at around age 2. We just took down the crib, put up the bed and put her in it. She tried getting out a few times and we just told her "it's night time--time to stay in bed & sleep" the first time out. Any time after that we didn't talk, just walked her back & put her in bed. Didn't take her long to figure it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think would be a better trip for a 6 and 8 year. A trip to Ecuador, Peru and the Galapagos islands (on a boat for a week) or a trip to Israel and Egypt (also on a boat on the nile) do you think kids will get israel at that time. I've never been to either places. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Number one hands down. Need a nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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hard call, but i think egypt. you get off teh boat every day, and the pyramids, temples, etc are prettty cool for kids that age. the other one could bore them to death unless they are really into nature [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Second one. When I was that age I was dying go to Egypt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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ITD - Egypt is hard to travel in and they probably won't get the significance of Israel. The Galapagos Islands, on the other hand, would be GREAT with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Both those ideas are insane for kids that age. Take them to Cedar Point, they'll have WAY more fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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I LOVE cedar point! Loved the Gemini back in the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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Me too! But I was more of a Corkscrew guy. ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I like the blue steak too and the cedar downs. Probably been replaced by now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Nope! Last time I went, they were still there! They'll never get rid of the Blue Streak ... it's a classic. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I'm dying to take our kids. I saw a documentary on that place on the Discovery Channel (I think it was on Discovery) ...it's one of the top theme parks in the country, very well run and I think WAY better than Disney [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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ITTTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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i LOVE that there are people on here who have been to Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH. i personally liked the Raptor and the Mean Streak! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Galapagos is amazing, but I would stick with a 3-4 day boat trip as I would think DCs would get stir crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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^^^I went there on a 2 week boat trip for scuba diving (before DCs) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Those both sound like pretty hefty trips for dcs. The plane ride alone is long, long, long.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:21 AM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? we found mouse droppings in our kitchen the other day, and our neighbor also reports that there was some in her place, too. our building had mice a few years ago, and we put out poison. there is talk about doing this again...but i'm hesitating b/c we are expecting db any day now. is there any health reason to wait to put out poison for mice? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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no reason not to have the poison. You are not going to eat it and db can't move around and eat it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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i know we're not going to eat it, but i wonder if having it around releases something into the air. just being paranoid i guess...but i think about this kind of stuff. chemicals are generally something i try to avoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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it is for the mice to eat, its not a gas or airborn poison. But to give you piece of mind, check with OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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np: put out the poison. mice carry all sorts of disease and you really don't want to be dealing with that either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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At least you realize that you are paranoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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It disturbs me to see the smooshed or poisoned mouse, sometimes it could be a baby mouse (happened to a vegan friend, rather amusing). Try the no-kill trap and release in the park ones (yes, I'm kind of a hippy, sorry dude) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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btdt. The bait boxes can be tucked away and they only have to stay there until the mice are gone. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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Are you sure it's mouse not cockroach? They look similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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we lived in an apt in an old brownstone and we had this problem before and after the baby was born. go through the apt and put the steel wool in any nook and cranny (if you have a super they can put this silicone type stuff). that will help with the holes. we also had a mouse in our new apt after there was construction down the street, but also found out that there was a huge hole behind the stove - had to have super patch it up. also got cover for the gas stove - since we put the covers on the stove and fixed the hole behind the stove we haven't seen a mouse dropping in months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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if you're still watching, get the rat zapper. get rid of the problem right away before there is a family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Lately my 2.5 yo is so zonked by 6pm from being out in the heat, playing with friends, etc. that he's been eating in front of Sesame Street most nights because he's just too wiped to sit at the table and concentrate. I can break this habit by the end of summer, right? I feel bad, but on the other hand, I hate to see him miserable at the table and he doesn't eat anything that way. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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no nap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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this is with a nap--usually 1.5-2 hours. I just feel like he's had so much stimulation during the day he needs down time. It's all good stuff, but I feel like he's sort of become adult in that way--works hard all day, needs to unwind alone in the evening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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mine are the same in the summer. i think its fine, or maybe just have dinner earlier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Social dilemma: Have two parties on the same night. Which to choose and why? Husband's friend's 40th bday party or husband's co-worker's wedding reception (the actual ceremony is another day.) I am leaving it up to DH to decide, but he can't. TIA 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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That's husband's BEST FRIEND'S 40th bday party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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are you going to the wedding, and how close is he to teh coworker? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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the ceremony is private - no guests. medium close i guess. he never calls here, if that's any indication [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Then send a nice gift and skip wedding reception. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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then i think you send a nice gift and go to the birthday party, assuming this isn't a 200 person birthday party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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BF 40th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Can you do both? make an appearance at wedding (is it sit down dinner?) and then go to 40th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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not really - each party is about an hour away - opposite directions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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so a two hour drive... hmmm... tough call. Could you go to the wedding and feign illness and skip reception and go to 40th? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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nevermind, just read it was a different day - that is odd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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it's only the reception - there is no ceremony for guests - it's private and on a different day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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I would choose a friend's party over a co-worker's party any day; also the bday party is likely to be smaller and more intimate and your presence will be more noted and meaningful for guest of honor. That said, I have been to weddings that were smaller than 40th bday parties too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else putting their K dc on a school bus for the first time this September? A little nervous about it. Do teachers meet the bus at the school to walk the kids in? What happens if you are late to meet the bus at drop-off? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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I would never be late. Its one thing if the kid is with the teacher at school. ruude to be late, but if the kid is on a bus, would never be in that position. why would you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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OP: What if I am stuff on the train, in a car accident, who knows what. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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If you are late, the bus will finish it's route and then come back to your stop. If you are still not there, the bus driver will radio the bus company. If it's a private bus company, the company will call you. If it's a doe bus, they will take your child back to the office of the bus depot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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So the bus drivers check to make sure a parent or caregiver is at the pick-up point? This is what I was most concerned about. Also, if someone meets the bus at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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That is a question for your school. At our school there is a guard who meets the bus and checks off each bus as they arrive, but every school does this differently. Also, at our school, the buses drop off at the back entrance to the school and it is literally two feet from the door. At other schools there may be quite a walk from the drop off point to the actual school door. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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Honestly, no. It would only be if your child says something like "my mommy isn't here." They don't check at all on most buses. you could get lucky and get a great driver, but you can't count on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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They take your kid back to the school if you are not there to pick them up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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Not in NYC. There will be no one there by that time. where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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our school has after school, can just do it ad hoc, so if you are late to pick up, your dc can just go there. you get charged for it of course, but it is a better system to me than worrying about drop off from the bus and not being there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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So does the bus turn around and take them back to school? Also, are there monitors on the bus, or just the driver? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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no monitors. just your little 5 yo, and some greasy, obese bus driver. I would not be late, personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Of course, I hope to never be late. I can't believe that there is nobody on UB that sends their dcs on a bus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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On day one, make friends with every other parent at your stop and get their cell phone numbers. Then, if you are running late, call them and ask them to take your child home with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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No, you are misunderstanding the OR. She is saying that if you think you will be late, contact the school and have them keep your child there in the drop in program. If your child gets on the bus and you are not at the stop, the driver will finish his route and then go back to your stop. If you are still not there, well then you better be in a car accident, but that is pretty inexcusable. But in that unlikely event, the bus goes back to the depot and they call the police. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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We have a pretty tight bus stop group. We know which kids are supposed to be there in the morning (and call if someone might miss it) and if a dc gets off the bus & there's no adult there, someone stays with the dc at the stop and calls on the cell phone if we have the adult's number. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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^^^And if a dc is sick, we call a bus stop family to let them know that dc isn't going to school that day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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