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[ - ] when older kids taunt your db at park is it best to say something to them or parent? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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A non-talking baby? How old is the older child? If 5 or older, I'd start with the child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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no she's talking. kids were about 3yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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depends on the age of my dc and the other dc. If the other dc was 4 or over and taunting my 15 mos old, I'd say something like "you know, she is too little to talk, but if she could she would tell you that she doesn't like how you are treating her" If the other child was younger than that I'd probably just move my dc out of the way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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just walk away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] dc is 4 months old and doesn't roll over on his own. Should we be concerned? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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No. But be sure to mention his rolling status at his 6 mos check up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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Thanks! Will do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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no, that's fine. give him more floor time if you are concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] need new toys for 20mo db....is it too early for a dollhouse? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Yes it is a bit too early. Furniture will be lost/destroyed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:29 PM Flag
[ - ] got an Evite to a wedding -- it was sort of one of those let's see who is coming and we'll send those people the real invites. we are not going. do I send a gift? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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I'm bad, I only send gift if I feel like it. I see no reason that people should send gifts just because they sent an invite. Honestly, no one that couldn't make it to our wedding sent a gift either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Has it happened that your older ds has started to talk babytalk to his younger brother? he is 3.5 yo and the younger is 16 m and it drives me insane. i think that the younger one is starting to be behind language wise because he hears his older brother blubbering so much. what's the best way to deal with it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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ignore, it is not affecting your babys development [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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thanks. i have to try to shut my ears. sometimes i've so unforgiving and i hate myself for that. i should just let go a little or else the kids will revolt one day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Its adorable that your toddler is being so sweet to hisbrother. Enjoy it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody here feel badly they have no empathy for kids trying to get into a decent school, not GT, not TT, but a school where less than 50% of kids are on Free Lunch? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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I feel for the 50% getting free lunch who have no hope of getting out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Yeah, screw the middle class -- NYC is all about the rich and poor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I didn't say that. i figure the MC can do something else to help their kids, like move. that is what I would have done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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they are the only ones I have empathy for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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^^besides, as the or above notes, the ones who have no hope of getting out. I feel for them too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I hope you aren't scrambling for a spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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can you move? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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My fingers work fine, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I Love you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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yes, you get the grammarian award, but you missed the point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Those who qualify for free lunch are the kids I worry about most. We donate our books to our zoned public (where a majority qualify for free lunch), we always go to their fair and spend $s, and I am trying to arrange my schedule so I can tutor there next year, but I'm sure some PTA parents at our G&T will consider me a traitor, since we don't donate much time or money to DC's school, since many parents seem to be jockeying to give the most when we have so much and other wonderful kids in our nabe really need more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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i have more empathy for the foster kids in ds's k class who were clearly neglected. and for the kids in nabes w/no middle class parents to raise the bar at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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If someone has no empathy, presumably they won't feel badly about that fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:11 AM Flag
[ - ] any working moms with twins on? do you have a nanny? do you work part-time? what's your game plan? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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I'm not, but my friend is an she has a nanny and is wohm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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does she work full time? what line of work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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she works full time in PR. I'm pretty sure she went back after 3 months leave. They always seem fairly happy, but I think that they are pretty laid back people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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no nanny - my MIL watches the kids for a short time everyday, dh is a teacher so he is at work 8/9-3/4 everyday during the school year and he opts not to work summer school so he can be SAHD during the summer months (our twins are 3 now so soon they will be in school with the same schedule as him); i work in real estate, i am slowly changing my career path and focusing on flipping houses rather than going out and selling so i can work on my own time - we also have a 9yo dd and are considering trying once more for the ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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1 yo twins and 3.75 yo big sister. Work full time. No nanny. Stayed home until twins were 11 mos. Now DH is watching them until Sep. Big sister is in preschool/summer camp full time. In Sept. the twins go to daycare. DH freelances from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Already have a Chanel and LV purse. What's another timeless piece I can buy? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Lol, you consider Chanel and LV "timeless"? Buy yourself some taste first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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what would you consider timeless? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Cartier Tank watch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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already have that, and my post is recommendation for handbags. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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blah. you are not nice. whatever bag or bags you have. use a recycled bag to make a statement for what you believe in and not what is in your bank account. blah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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"you are not nice"? that doesn't even make sense. are you writing jibberish?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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what don't you understand about "you are not nice"? i don't think OP is a nice person, whether she has style or not... it was a rude response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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what is rude about saying her post is about purses not watches? maybe I'm just reading it in a different tone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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you are probably right. maybe i'm just a little too sensitive about it. thought that the cartier suggestion was excellent. what handbag is really timeless... maybe hermes, but that's it. better off with other subjects. anyhow, stepping away from the key board now. thanks for the food for thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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an original sense of style is timeless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Ugh, I see these logo ladies and just want to barf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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I see you walking around all frumpy and I want to barf. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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there are many big name purses that are not logo heavy. do you have something against expensive items? how would you describe your style? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it rediculous to only want to pay $300 per week for a full time nanny? I am refusing to accept paying more. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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good luck with that. I doubt you're going to find it unless you like in Omaha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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you might be able to find some illegal to work for that. whatever floats your boat I guess. it's only your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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what? You WANT to underpay someone to do a really hard job? Have some decency [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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I'd say it's about the same as the fact that I only want to pay $1M for a penthouse overlooking central park. A perfectly reasonable desire, but not going to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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yes, it is redic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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You can want to pay whatever you want. But if you pay below market, you will only be able to hire those people no one else will be willing to hire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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And I want to send dc to Dalton for $2000 a year. Watch them throw open the doors for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Do you really think someone ought to care for your child for less than $10 an hour? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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It's only $7.50, if it is 40 hours a week. That's just crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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And she should cook and clean too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Already have a Chanel and LV purse. Want to purchase another handbag. What's another timeless piece to buy? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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YSL - dh bought me the passport bag in navy blue - beautiful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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berkin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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LLBean boat tote [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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buy the bean tote and give the rest of Meds Sans Frontiers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] if a friend is throwing a baby shower for you and you don't have a registry nor do you want gifts, how would one go about letting invitees know and make the shower fun? seems like a huge part of the showers are opening the gifts. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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don't have a shower - seems pointless in that case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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it's still nice to be able to celebrate the occasion with friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Do it when the baby is born then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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you are one bitter gross lady. why bother posting when you have nothing useful to say. go back to bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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You could put "no gifts please" on the invites and ask each guest to bring a favorite bit of baby advice or favorite memory to share. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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I like the baby advice bit. That's a cute idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] what is melatonin 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.30.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] what did/would you get for your dad's 60th birthday? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I just brought my mom and dad (for my mom's 60th) to Gramercy Tavern for a wonderful dinner. She LOVED it, but it was PRICEY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] What are some of your child's current passions? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Blocks, Trains, Proust, the usual [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Oh yes we have a big one tonight :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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a craft of any kind, coloring, paper, glue she is very artistic and can spend hours on one project [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Captain Underpants, ninjas, coloring, and dinosaurs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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swimming and construction vehicles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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eating her toes and her dad's nose, pooping and playing ball [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] We've hear people with HHI of $350K complaining of not being able to send kids to private school. We have HHI of $250K, can it be done? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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When people say they can't afford something, they mean they can't afford it given the other expenses they won't change and their standards for savings. If your expenses are different, you are more willing to change your spending, or have different savings requirements, you could easily afford private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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cant be done! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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We send one on less than that, but our other expenses are relatively low. Tuition, if factored monthly, is our single largest expense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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same - our mortgage/maintenance are slightly lower than our tuition payments - but we bought our place 10 years ago, put in a huge down payment and live in a no-doorman building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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HHI $250K--we could prioritize, but i feel pv school in the price range we can afford is not worth it. kids are compet and nyc schools can be good if they excel. frm teacher, value public school for diversity and teaching tolerance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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