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[ - ] 4 year old boy birthday gift recommendations. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] If you were given any sterling silver baby spoons/forks for the birth of your baby, do you use them? Or display them? My child's godmother gave him a nice Reed & Barton set and I'm not sure what to do with it, since I use those inexpensive rubber-coated spoons to feed him... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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never used them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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i used them. kind of fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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we use them for special occasions like Christmas dinner, etc. I have friends who have decorated with them (well more the dishes or cups, not the spoons/forks so much). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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ditto -- we use them for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any time we are using our silver and china (so, not too often) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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My DC use them now that they are older. They're their fancy cutlery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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we got a tiffany set and let db use them every day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Vacation question- thinking of going away in Aug w/DH and our 3 month old. Where can we go in the carribean that is very nice (5 start hotel) but baby friendly? We were thinking if the beach or pool had a cabana or one of those tents we could keep baby in the shade. Any advice on where to go? TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Didn't we just answer this question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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kind of- I found out that you cant fly direct to nevis so im looking at other options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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Search expedia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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have you looked at resorts in the bahamas? there are some very nice ones, and it's only a little over an hour to fly there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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I would highly recommend Pineapple Fields in Eleuthera, Bahamas. A little more rustic, but gorgeous. Not a hotel, but condos with all the amenities and cleaning crew. It's the BEST place on earth. You'd have to fly out of NY to Ft. Lauderdale, then switch planes. In total about 4 hrs? I could also recommend The Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas. Gorgeous island, great hotel, amazing staff and quick (direct!) flight! Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] what is a good weight for 5'9 woman? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:47 AM Flag
[ - ] what is a good weight for 5'9 woman? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend place to rent folding table/chairs for party this weekend ? Prefer pickup in Manhattan or delivery, thanks. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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There's that truck that drives around with the pigs on it. Can't remember the name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Party Rental Ltd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:07 AM Flag
[ - ] I posted a couple of months ago about my affair in Columbus, Ohio. He patched things up with his dw and we ended it. He called me and wants to see me again. wwyd? no flames please 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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run as fast as you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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^^ run away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Ding ding ding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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why are you even asking? do you truly not know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Well, you know, I was thinking, maybe if I see him, he might totally charm me into bed and then I could fall for him again, and then pine over him for months and he'll break my heart. Sounded like the right course of action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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that sounds like such a good plan. very well thought out. could he take advantage of you financially as well? i think that would round it out nicely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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Oh, I forgot to mention he usually hits me up for money, so I thought I'd clear out my savings and just bring that with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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does he hit you after you hand all your money to him because it's not enough? how have you kept yourself away from him for as long as you have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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Yes, he does hit me, but you know, he's always REALLY sorry afterwards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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god, i have a friend who is really like this. drives me insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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dude. stop it. put yourself in the wife's shoes. don't be that broad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Is Natalie Morales pregnant? I didn't know she was married. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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I don't even know who she is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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Newsperson on NBC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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yep. she's pretty well along. i think she has another kid or two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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She's so small you'd never know it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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i know. i look at her and can't believe we're the same age. makes me sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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she's so pretty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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I'm the OP and I love her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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I didn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:02 AM Flag
[ - ] This term 'TT', is this a UB invention or one that is grounded in reality? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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none of it is grounded in reality whether UB created it or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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what is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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'top tier' just which of the privates are very good and compete and place in the top five or ten of school in the country [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Not a UB invention. This list of the best school in the city has been the same list for decades. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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This is a term used to describe a (usaually) k-12 private school with highest percentages of exmissions into colleges, particularly the Ivy League Universities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Either way, am I the only one whose eyes roll every time I see it? Is there something terribly wrong with good but not necessarily the best? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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nothing wrong with it but there are things and schools that are better than others. nothing wrong with distinguishing between them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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true but there's a line between doing well by your kids and mindless, spineless elitism [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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spineless elitism? what on earth is that? there are reasons these schools perform to well, its the academics, not the elitism. The academics made going there 'elite' not the other way around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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because the best schools for our kids are the best for THEM, not solely by external standards. What I read makes it seem that folks are searching for schools as if they're designer labels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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'best school for them' yes, some dcs are not as bright as others, or take to things other than academics and therefore they should be in schools that fit them better, I agree. Of course this does nothing to remove the fact that school X is going to provide a better education or stronger academics and better college results than school Y [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:11 AM Flag
[ - ] BJ's, Costco or something else? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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i know my dh would prefer a bj. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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OP: so would mine. but that's not the question! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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you do realize you didn't really ask a question, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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hmm, i figure it was pretty obvious. guess not. i'm wondering which "club" would be better to join...particuarly for formula but not necessarily... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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well, you posted it to NYC. are any of those in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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np: yes, both of those are in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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i think Costco is better than BJ's. I used to be a BJ's member b/c it's very close to my house, and it's fine, just find that when I go to Costco near my mom's, it's just a better experience, better produce, better electronics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:44 AM Flag
[ - ] What is Bernardsville, NJ like? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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don't live there, but its very pretty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
[ - ] 5mo is cutting his 2 bottom middle teeth...threw up his entire bottle this morning, napping now. Wasn't fussing but really threw up as hard as I've ever seen and everything he had in him. Ped said it's not teething sounds like stomach bug and to feed him pedialyte? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.24.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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violent vomitting is not a sign of teething [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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what is your question? do you not know what ped said? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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my 5-month-old is teething but he's never vomited... does sound like a stomach bug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Okay, need help...5month old has thrown up 4 separate times today - hasn't kept any formula down. Tried pedialyte (unflavored) only would take an ounce. Any advice how much to try and get in him? How often? How soon do stomach viruses last? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:49 AM Flag
[ - ] it is impossible to find a great pair of strappy chocolate brown heels. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Ewwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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not exactly the color of choice this summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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i know, but i still need a pair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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what's wrong with brown? I thought it was the new black (LOL) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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ita. i prefer to wear what looks good rather than what's trendy. if chocolate brown looks good on you, wear it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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gucci has them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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Fendi, Bottega Veneta, BCBG, Stuart Weitzman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:08 AM Flag
[ - ] My dh should have never gotten married or had dcs. There, vent over! 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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does he know you feel that way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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He knows that i am disappointed in him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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np that must be really fun for him to live with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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Fun for him? lol. I am supposed to just sit and not say anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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np there are different ways of expressing disappointment. i don't know how you dit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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We discussed it in marriage counseling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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it's good you're in counseling. that's a big step. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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of course not but there are constructive and destructive ways of dealing with it. It sounds like you are taking the destructive route if he "knows you are disapointed". Try the other way and maybe it will motivate him to change. Praise any little thing he does well. People respond to that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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np.. may i just say that it's hard to know how op presented things to her dh. here it's a vent. she may just want one place to say things in whatever way she wants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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very true. Just going by her tone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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i think many of us say things here in ways we woudln't in real life. that said, i think our personal/private/UBonly dialogue is also worthy of revamping. if you believe something it becomes true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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ITA. That's what I'm trying to tell OP. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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but i think your way of telling her things isn't terribly productive. it's funny. you're telling her to lighten up and stop treating her dh in certain ways. you tell her that he's more likely to listen to her and etc if she did that... and yet you don't seem to be doing exactly what you advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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meh. It's UB. I can be snarky and someone else can be nice and say the same thing. Maybe one of us will get through to her ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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yes. you can. i didn't say you couldn't. jus tmade an observation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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np is an angry, scorned woman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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np here.. and chuckling out loud. you slay me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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Listen, i have tried everything and i think he led me to believe that he was something different than he was. Plain and simple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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so it's all his fault. I'm sure you are a bowl of cherries to live with. Lighten up. Stop blaming him. Work on yourself and give him positive feedback. I guarantee things will improve. You chose him. You must have seen something good in him. Now you have DCs with him. You owe it to them to make life pleasant for all of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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You have no idea how i am. I am very happy and calm. I am frustrated about my dh. Stop projecting your issues on to me. All parts of my life are great except for dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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rrriiiiiight. Sorry but I don't believe you. My life is fine. My DH is not perfect and neither am I but we work together on things. One partner is almost never entirely to blame. Obviously I don't know you but your tone on this post sounds victimish (yes I made that word up) and blaming. If my DH had that attitude, I would probably be lazy and unmotivated too. Just sayin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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np from above... what is your point in starting a back and forth with OP on this level? if you don't believe her or want to blame her, fine. but ask yourself why you feel the need to make her believe it as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Because np is probably nasty to her dh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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np or op? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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LOL! I have no agenda here except to try and get her to see that this may not be entirely DH's fault. I can't stand people who blame others for their unhappiness. I'm trying - in my UB snarky way - to help her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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and i'm sure you've been a great help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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I live to serve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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See below!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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np i think this is a bit simplistic. sometimes relationships end. that said, op, i think it is always both parties who are responsible for the state of the relationship. you can't do anything to change him. you can only focus on yourself. many times, if you do that, your partner will change too. many times not. but it does sound like your focus is more about him changing. and that is not a realistic relationshp goal for you to have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Has he changed from the man you married or was he never good husband material? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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H has definitely changed. He is lazy, impatient and very conditional with his love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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just fyi, my dh seems to get worse when he knows i'm disappointed in him. it's like he's trying to live down to expectations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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i find that when i hear stuff like this from my friends, it's really easy to look outward at what your partner is doing wrong. for the sake of your marriage, what do you think YOU might be doing that might have caused this shift in the man you married? maybe you complain about being disappointed too much? maybe he is having a difficult time expressing how he feels so he acts out. not saying this is your fault, but it's always good to take stock of the fingers pointing back at yourself when pointing a finger at someone else (i stole that from Bob Marley :)) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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np ITA well said [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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For starters, I was the yes, yes type. Then he hid finances from me, became verbally abusive, had an emotional affair, doesn't spend much time with the dcs, doesn't want me to work, have friends, or go anywhere. Hmmm....not the man i married [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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np that is different. what you are talking about here is a toxic situation for you. not just run of the mill he's not around etc marriage stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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op- I was trying to vent because this stuff is exhausting for me and i try not to let it get to me and dcs. Now i am being told on here how this is my fault [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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i hear you. this generally isn't the best place for marriage venting. you never know who's responding or why. i'd take what's said with a grain of salt (for good or bad, you know?). but if you're in therapy, that's the best you can do. try to work these things out. maybe find a real support group of whatever kind who can really hear you out without finding blame (on any party) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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ignore them. do what you need to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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yep. well said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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lol. all this advice is worth exactly what you're paying for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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OR from above. I'm not saying it's all your fault. I'm saying you have to look at your role in this. What you just posted about the emo affair etc is very different from how this all started. I inferred you were just bored or something. If he really is abusive etc I will retract what I said. Get out. Don't sit here complaining and don't work on it. If it's that bad you owe it to your dcs to get them into a healthy situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Ignore the neg responses. I can totally relate, you could be me talking. Very happy elsewhere, try to make the best of it, but very difficult to live with him and not be down about it. (We are also in therapy, imo, not working all that well...). Very diff than when we married, only sees the neg in every situation. always irritated, no patience. We barely speak or spend time together... so sad. Let me know if you come up with a solution! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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This might not be helpful in this situation, but when i 1st started dating dh our relationship was relly rocky (really close/awesome, then a huge fight). I wanted to know if it was more good or more bad, so I started secretly rating each day (from -10 to 10) and keeping a running average. If the average went over 0, it was more good than bad. But I figured that was biased, so I rated my behavior too, in case he was reacting to something I did originally. This caused me to be a better person (b/c I wanted to be able to rate myself high for the day) and then I saw that his ratings tracked mine, if I was great, he was too, and the good interactions would build off each other. A lot cheaper than counseling, but of course totally different situation. If the guy doesn't respond to you being a nice person, thats different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:17 AM Flag
[ - ] How is the parent body at Anderson in terms of socializing? At my dc's preschool the mom's got together 7 or 8 times a year for dinner and drinks. We also got together for dinner parties and family picnics. There was always a lot of wine at these get togethers. We all became very comfortable with eachother and became friends that we would see socially. i am hoping that A parents will be like this too. Any incoming A parents care to share? how about current A paretns? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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New A parent here. That's the way my preschool parents were. Lots of wine and chatter. Sign me up at the new place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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op: Yay! you and i will get along nicely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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That's my dd's grade at Anderson. It's up to each grade to make it happen. We still get together even though some of our kids have drifted from one another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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I don't think you should enter a school looking for friends for yourself it's about your dc and if you find a few friends along the way terrific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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i don't know if it is should or shouldn't, i don't have time to do that kind of solicalizing but others do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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op: I have NO WORRIES that my dd will make many new friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Another new A parent here; I also hope there will be a certain cohesion, but the reality is that some of us live in far flung neighborhoods, have 2-earner families working f/t and younger siblings to care for. DH and I plan on being as involved as we can, as clearly that's a big part of the A tradition and that's a large part of what makes the school what it is, but we also have other responsibilities that we'll be taking into account. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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Yes, but it's a nice bonus if you get to have dinner with some other parents a few times a year and become friendly. Especially if you live far away, it's great to bond with some parents that live nearer to the school. This helps me sometime work late and pick up dd after she's had play and dinner at a friend's house. I can reciprocate sometimes on the weekend when they come "to the country" to visit me in my borough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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That's a good way of thinking about it! As I said, I really hope we can be involved. I just don't have a clear sense yet of what that means, but that will come with time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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op; I totally understand that some/both parents work, it was like that at pre-school too. The parents that could make it did and those that couldn't found other ways to get involved with parents. I have a younger dc also, so I get that too. it is really hard being a parent, working and taking care of kids. We deserve a break every once in a while too. Can;t wait to get to know everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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if you are looking for a social life you will find others who are as well - but not everyone is, still being friendly and connected is important for everyone and everone has to make personal decisions on how to make that work. Drinks and dinners eight times a year is a bit much for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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op: Thanks. I wouldn;t expect for everyone to be at every parent social event. i agree, it can get to be too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I'm a current Anderson parent. There's a tradition of each class (or grade, if they want) having a parents dinner in the fall. It's really up to each group beyond that if they'd like to see each other more often. As a long-time parent, I fully encourage those who want to do so to make it happen. It really builds that sense of community and the cohesion benefits children, families and the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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op: Thank you. I can;t wait to be a part of the community there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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NP and current A parent: some of my closest friends are other parents at the school. but it's up to you -- there are also parents of kids in dc's grade that i wouldn't recognize on the street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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