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[ - ] Help! I need a Dora bday cake for 3 yo's party on Friday. We rented a house on Shelter island for 2 weeks and I have no idea where I can find a Dora cake near there. Any recs? North Fork or anywhere in hamptons is OK. Desperate mom here. TIA. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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Is there a Food Emporium out there? There's a Citarella in East Hampton, just a ferry ride away, but not sure they would do character cakes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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-- ferry ride and a drive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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okay, if you're really desparate, you can make one. this is not the choice for everyone b.c it will take you some serious time. best bet is to find a wilton cake pan w/ the dora design online and order it overnight delivery. in fact, if you can order the relevant frosting colors along with, this will be huge. Then bake it and follow the directions to frost it. If you can't find the stuff, get a rectangular pan, look up a pic of dora, get some dark colored icing, put in a plastic bag, snip off the tip, draw the outline of her body, and then if by some miracle there is a store w. different colored frostings or food dyes, use that to color her in appropriately. frost the rest of the cake in plain white. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:01 PM Flag
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Carvel? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 10:48 PM Flag
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Make a cake and stick a little Dora figure on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:36 AM Flag
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I agree. My sister just stuck a thomas train on a regular cake, 3 year old son was happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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king kullen in bridgehampton makes great cakes with characters. I thin kyou can even look online and then call and order it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:37 AM Flag
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can you go to noggin.com? my son was watching a craft on there the other day and they were making a dora cake and it actually looked pretty easy - i don't think you would have to buy anything too special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:06 AM Flag
[ - ] ERB or not? Bright, engaging, social, verbal, smart summer b-day DD. Not a fan on SS or uber traditional schools. Average, pasty white, dual WOH family. Currently, private school is a bit of a stretch, but my salary could jump up quite a bit if I switch jobs as my current salary is a bit under market. Our zoned school is HORRIBLE. (PS 145) Live in D3, but if the lottery or G&T process didn't work out, we would HAVE to move. Hate that we wouldn't know if we had to move until June. WWYD? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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Also, no legacy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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how hard is moving for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Would have to sell apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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ugh. i hope you didn't buy recently. nothing is selling there these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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Bought 5 years ago, but I hear you on how long it takes to sell something lately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I also WOH at a pretty intense job. A long commute for me is like a death sentence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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kids like you describe do very well on olsat. G&T shouldn't be a problem. but you never know what doe will do next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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I know, but it is sort of a gamble. My DD does puzzles all day by herself. I catch her reading boxes/cartons and writing the words she sees on paper. Memory like an elephant. Bold. Nonetheless, on the day of the test, she could have a bad day. HATE IT! The private process seems to at least be a little less about the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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she'll do fine, and the private process is more about you as a family. If you tend to show well, it will be reasonably easy. the test is really not as big a deal as people here lead you to believe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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I would have my child take the ERB as soon as possible after turning 4 and research private schools. You might look at schools that have a preK as that gives a school more flexibility in placing a summer birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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^^^ I would also not use distasteful adjectives to describe yourself as a family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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Thanks. I hear you. I'm just feeling a little down about how one is not in control of their own destiny in this process. I'd characterize ourselves as hardworking, easy going, low maintenance parents of an exceptional girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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You should explore all of your options. Agree with above poster that your dd sounds like she could do very well on the OLSAT, but you should definitely explore privates. Also don't forget to try for Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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Yes, you should have her take it. You should look at a wide variety of schools - even those you think you won't like, you might be surprised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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Yes to ERB. your dd might be one of several hundreds of kids who get 99 on olsat and get into 3rd choice school you might not like. Hunter had 300 kids who made 98 cutoff for their 48 seats. TT coed is a bit of a stretch (Trinity is all about connections, so that leaves Dalton and HM) but a strong chance at ECFS, CGPS, Trevor if you FC them with a smart dd like yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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You ladies are convincing me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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the thing is, if you move in june, you may not have the pick of the top schools. look what's happening at 234, 89, 41, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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OP- I know. That frustrates me. I wouldn't be able to move into a great zoned school and get a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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a lot of us feel your pain. we killed ourselves to buy in a great zone, only to have to deal with a lottery. didn't qualify for hunter, qualified but dinged at citywides, could have gone to ll but the commute is just insane, were lucky enough to get into our fc zoned school. it's just crazy. there's no guarantee of anything anymore, even with a 98 olsat dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Totally nuts. GL to you and your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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right back at ya. is there any way you could rent out the place you own and then rent a place in a good district for a year, starting in, like, october? a total pita, i know, but might give you some options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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That seems insane. That being said, I work in one of the top school districts you list. Would be nice to live so close to work, but we have a nice community where we live....and it is by all of DC's friends and preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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then i think you have to be willing to accept the worst case scenario, given how arbitrary olsat test results seem to be. i hope it works out for you. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Funny how privates seem to be some people's safety net for the G&T school process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is a month old today. I have never been a baby person, yet every day I think about her growing up and it breaks my heart. I cry about it sometimes. Is this normal? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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it's good to see ub return to normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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Absolutely yes. You're a good mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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You're still hormonal from the birth. It's ok to cry. You have a long happy life ahead of you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
[ - ] MIL tried to sneak ODD out the front door tonight. I ended up catching it and later gave MIL permission for a short walk with ODD MIL had said she wanted to watch a storm rolling in. Later on, ODD told me, when I was cuddling with her, " Your kisses are yucky". She has never said anything like that to me. Should I be suspicous(SP?) of what MIL tells ODD when alone? Should I allow MIL to be alone with your DDs? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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how old is dd? actually - no, mil should not be alone with her. i don't need to hear more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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ODD is 3 1/2. ODD totally refused to cuddle up with me on the couch before bedtime for some hugs, it is not like her to do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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nanny cam her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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I think you are quite odd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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what is "ODD"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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why do you keep posting about MIL? It seems like it is you with the problem honestly. So far you haven't told us anything that was a smoking gun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:37 PM Flag
[ - ] MIL tried to sneak ODD out the front door tonight. I ended up catching it and later gave MIL permission for a short walk with ODD MIL had said she wanted to watch a storm rolling in. Later on, ODD told me, when I was cuddling with her, " Your kisses are yucky". She has never said anything like that to me. Should I be suspicous(SP?) of what MIL tells ODD when alone? Should I allow MIL to be alone with your DDs? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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OOps sorry I printed twice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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what on earth are you going on about in this post? are you drunk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Does MIL really need permission to step outside with her grandchild? Weird. And maybe you have bad breath. Go gargle and give her a kiss again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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My MIL is not allowed to take the DDs outside alone much at all unless I know about it and can check in on them. She doesn't hold ODD's hand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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Ummm.she raised your dh without your supervision. I'm betting she can go outside with a child and it will be just fine. You need to relax and let them build a relationship. Why so afraid of that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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are you saying MIL tried to kidnap your daughter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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No. She's saying she has hurt feelings because her daughter didn't like her kisses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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My ODD always cuddles with me, I just find her wording a bit weird, she doesn't really use the word yucky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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No, I was reading and MIL started taking ODD outside our front door, I would not call that kidnapping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Why is that a problem then? I'm so confused. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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What is "ODD"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Oldest Dear Daughter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:38 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm having a hard time at the prospect of sending my kids to my mom's house (900 miles away) for the summer, but I think I have to. I have very limited money, so can't afford camp for two 7yos and can't afford a FT nanny for them while I work. This week, I'm going to have to do a split of bringing them to work and working from home. I wish I could magically come up with $8K to send them to camp for the summer. Agh 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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why is sending them to camp with strangers better than sending them to spend time with gramma? what's wrong with your mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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Nothing at ALL. Except that I won't get to spend time with them after work for 8 weeks, which is depressing as hell. Single mom. OTOH, I guess I could use the time to go out and meet people. Still depressing as hell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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oh, sorry. i thought you meant sleepaway camp. that sucks, I'm sorry. can you visit once in the middle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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that sucks. i'm really sorry. it doesn't help you, but at least the kids will be having a blast. I used to spend summers with my gramma (i had a single mom) and those are some of my favorite memories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Thanks.! I know they'll have fun. I'm just whining because I won't. But it's probably best for them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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I know. I can't even imagine. Try to use the time to yourself as a gift -- read the books you haven't had a chance to read, take care of yourself, exercise. like you said, meet people. it could be really good for you in some ways! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:01 PM Flag
[ - ] i posted something and i cant find it 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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look behind the couch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it really dangerous to take medicine beyond the expiration date? I'm having back pain and my pain meds (ultracet) expired three months ago. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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Not dangerous, just not as effective [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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so take like twice as many. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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agreed- just less effective. why not call doc for a refill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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call pharmacist. They may not like it but they can't give you wrong info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Help!!! I am getting sad and depressed over stupid things like not liking my outfit enough or something not going exactly how I planned it, even if its minor - I am getting in my own mind a really bad trap, and spending so much time sweating all the little things. UGGG. How can I stop this nonsense? Even though I know its nonsense, I cant stop it. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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watch it happen in the moment. don't judge it. notice the moments it *isn't* happening. don't follow with negative thoughts about what it means that these thoughts are happening. you can stop only one moment at a time. it's fine, really. it will pass, really. you are a sensitive soul to notice it and self-examine. this is a good thing. take care... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:36 AM Flag
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maybe you are depressed? You could speak to a therapist and try to figure out what's going on in your live; also medication is an option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:03 AM Flag
[ - ] have been away. did any privates move when the g&t results settled? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.29.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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I think I saw hunter boys moved. Not sure it was related to G&T though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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of course. always does, but no one is reporting it here. people are becoming increasingly sensitive about outing themselves here that way. I know I wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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ITDA. You could post without naming a school or saying your friend got in. I don't think the waitlists have moved. if they did, we would here something on this board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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^^hear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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my privates definitely moved, don't know about anyone else's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:26 AM Flag
[ - ] How old is your dc and how many classes is he/she taking? Also, what kind of activities do you do during the week. I am worried I am not doing enough with mine. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Then I'm guessing you're doing too many. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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very wise, grasshoppah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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DD is 4 yo and we are doing too many things this summer. I usually limit her to 1 or 2 activities per week. For summer we have swimming lessons (4 weeks out of the summer 3x per week), soccer, ballet, art class and about 1/3 of the summer session of preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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3 & 5 yo. 3 yo is taking swim lessons in June for 2 weeks. 5 yo will go to Sports Camp for 2 weeks in July (3 hrs daily). When we have time, we can go to library storytimes at the park one day a week, catch a free Momtopia movie event from Regal Cinemas, maybe catch a summer festival from different areas, maybe swim at one of the wade pools throughout the city. I'm focusing on pick-up playdates rather than structured ones because it's the summer! We are working on improving bike skills (maybe take off the training wheels?) and potty training ( I procrastinated). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:58 AM Flag
[ - ] did any privates move after g&t results? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 07:48 PM Flag
[ - ] did any privates open up after g&t results came out? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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My tootie did a little dance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:55 PM Flag
[ - ] help! i am having such a hard time finding other moms that i can get along with - or well, that get along with me. i go to the park with the kids and they also attend a summer gymnastics class before they go to the park program. the other moms of my kids friends are all older - late thirties/early forties and i am 31. personally i don't see it as much of an age gap, but they make faces when i would rather go play with the kids on the monkey bars, spin the merry-go-round, play baseball with them. i don't know how to get through to them and they get annoyed with me when their dc ask them to come play on the swings or whatnot. it is difficult because these are the mothers of my children's friends and i want to be able to talk to them, to have them trust me to have their kids over and to trust my kids going over to their home. what can i do? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.29.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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why would the moms not trust you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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do you appear to be irresponsible? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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you keep on having fund w/your kids, kids love when their moms get to their level and do the same things they enjoy. If others can't move their rares is their problem not yours and they should not have any issues with you having fun w/your kids. If they do then they're just not worth it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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ita. I think the problem they have is that they no longer are 31 and they don't have the energy and exuberance you do. They are probably tired and bitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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i had the same problem - granted mine was also due to the fact that i was MUCH younger bc i got pregnant at 15 and ds' friends' mothers didn't have them until they were 35+ - i assume that you had kids in your twenties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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i think it is great - they are probably just jealous bc they aren't athletic types of moms and they wouldnt dare ruin their manicure in the sandbox, you just keep getting involved with your kids. are there any other things that bug them besides that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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no it really just seems to be an issue with my being involved - i coach my son's tball team and i play sports with the kids sometimes when they are over and they just think it is ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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I'm sorry - I have a hard time finding mom friends too; but just like other times in your life (school, work) you'll eventually find people who you want to hang out with, you only need a few [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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you have a tone of smugness about you in this post, as though you are so much better than those "old" moms who don't run around and do all the great things you feel you do. I'm quite sure I wouldn't be your friend either. signed, old mom who plays with her kids. so there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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you sound so bitter - i am 28 and i have the same problem with the forty-something mothers - i do lots of things with my kids bc i think it is fun and they like it and the other moms think i am trying to show off and call me smug [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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i, personally, have lots of energy, but think it's better for the kids to play with each other, instead of with adults. the other moms in your park probably think the same and would prefer you stop hovering over their kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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What she said ^^^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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I'm with you. I play with my ds all the time at home. One of the reasons for going to the park is for him to socialize with other kids--not their moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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^^^and it's interesting how this gets turned into an age thing--i guess because OP presented it that way. i think it's funny, because most of the 35-45yo women i know are more athletic than the 20-somethings who work in my office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] what is with the fireworks every night this weekend? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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It's summer and that is reason enough for fireworks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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where and when? i want to take dc (age 7) because he's finally old enough to go and can sleep in in the am. but i'm afraid of the crowds. suggestions please! is there a circle line cruise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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