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[ - ] During dinner in my houes we talk about our days, current events, our family and then over dessert, we all join hands and share our inner feelings about the meal. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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you too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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so if the meal is bad does someone actually say "well my day was going fine until I had to eat Mom's stew" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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yes people have done that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
[ - ] SF moms - suggestions please! We booked a trip to Napa for the first week of August a while ago - problem is we found out a week ago we are pg - very unexpected. We can't cancel or change the flights but we'll cancel the hotels for obv reasons. So was wondering if anyone knows of a specific resort or an area within driving distance to San Jose airport where we could go and lay out and relax and get some sun in early August? I guess this will be our babymoon! Thanks in advance. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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There are wonderful spas around Calistoga where you can sit in the hot springs... You could check into the Claremont Resort (amazing hotel, amazing spa, beautiful setting, easy to get into Berkeley), Monterey can be really nice... There are moody coastal spas and bed and breakfasts in Sonoma, but as pregnant as you'll be, I'd limit driving since you probably won't be super comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.27.08, 03:45 PM Flag
[ - ] ok I admit it I bought the Momzilla book. Flame away. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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Me too! Only started reading it last night. Mildly amusing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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OP: so far I have read the glossary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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If there wasn't some truth to it it wouldn't be funny, which it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
[ - ] I spend most of my time each day preparing a wonderfuly dinner experience for my family! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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really I just cannot get into it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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I spend about 10 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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awesome- good food is one of life's greatest pleasures [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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My dh spends Sundays cooking and filling the freezer with great meals for me to reheat during the week. Got to love him for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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what are some of his specialties? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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you really should [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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i spend a lot of time too. good food is important. and i always involve 22 mo in the cooking. he adores it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know the class sizes for k - 4th grade G & T at PS 163? I heard that these classes are under-enrolled, and have less than 20 students. any truth to this? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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yes, they are. DOE said they'd keep any class with 10 kids, so some kids will end up being very lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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do you know the numbers-- do any of them actually have 10 kids??! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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I think both 191 and 163 had rather small classes in the past, too soon to know this year since the registration hasn't ended, and even the registered kids don't always all show up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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that will be great for the kids, if true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the type of facial or treatment that gets rid of sun/age spots? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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glycolic acid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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op: do you have to have a specific treatment for it to work best? Or would any mositurizer etc with that as an ingredient worl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I find a long (36" +) pearl necklace? I've been looking online and the only one that I've found is at Tiffany and I really don't like the design - it has a big heart shaped clasp. I've got a big birthday coming up and it's been a really rough year so I want to get something for myself to celebrate. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Any fine jeweler will custom string one for you with your choice of pearls, sizes and clasp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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jcrew has them for $450 (freshwater but round like cultured ones) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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overpriced, like all their products [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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are you kidding? saltwater mikkimoto (sp?) ones are $12K a pop for this length. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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my experience with j.crew is that their products are crap. I would not shop at that store for pearls. Obviously, the grade at mikimoto is higher [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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well, yes, of course. a whole different category. just giving op different options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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pearls of joy .com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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mikimoto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I need sex! I need sex! How do I communicate this to DH? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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take off your clothes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Hey Honey, lets have sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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I'm sorry but I can't even concieve of this as a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Wrap your fingers around the part of him you miss most.... he'll get the idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 04:31 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the most essential toy for a 9 month old? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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stacking rings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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^^ and some kind of rattle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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^^ also, lamaze makes some of the best toys for this age. my db loved the little "aquarium" with the creatures that each made a small rattle or crunching noise of some kind that she could put in and out of the container. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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while I normally hate licensed toys (this young, anyway), my DD received a Hokey Pokey Elmo doll for Christmas when she was 9 mo. My gawd she loved that thing. Was a sad day in our house when Elmo died. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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essential? a wooden spoon and some boxes would do fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] still packing what am I forgetting? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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where you going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] does everyone get a stimulus check or just those under a certain income? we live in nyc and haven't gotten one yet. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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Only under a certain income. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I think there is an income cutoff but don't know what it is (We are way below!) IRS.gov could probably tell you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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income cap is 150k for couples [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Argh. Developed a new freckle on the sole of my foot and the derm removed it today. Took 3 stitches and now it KILLS! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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a "freckle"? is that code for "wart" or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] FT WOHM with kids in K and older, what is your child care arrangement? How much do you pay? Does the childcare person do cleaning as well? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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15 hours per week, from 3pm until 6pm (pickup either at school or at the bus stop, depending on the day). no cleaning at all. we pay a flat rate of $250/week, 52 weeks per year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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How did you find them? College student, what? What about school holidays, sick days, vacations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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this is our long-time sitter -- we have had a relationship with our sitter's family since dc was born, so it's not the usual setup. she gets vacation time whenever we take vacation, which is a lot, as well as when she wants to (though she rarely takes off when we don't). we don't do sick days per se -- as i said, we have a long-time relationship with our sitter and her family, so there's a lot of trust there. she will typically work the whole day when there is a school holiday (she is an assistant teacher, so her schedule matches our dc's) -- we pay her extra those weeks she works much longer hours (at an hourly rate of $15 over and above her normal pay). this is not the typical scenario by any means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Are your kids in camp all summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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yes (one kid). last summer, our sitter got paid for full-time hours, even though dc was in camp (because drop off was after dh and i went to work, and pick up was before we got home). this summer, however, our sitter is taking july and august off, and dc is in camp that drops off early and picks up later, so it works out great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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not this summer, per agreement. past summers, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:53 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the appropriate response to teach your child to another child's apology for hitting/pushing/biting, etc.? I feel like "that's ok" isn't all that great of a response on several levels. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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however they acknowledge it is fine- important to forgive & move on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I know, I just wanted to help my 3 y/o with what she should say. I feel like "I forgive you" is more appropriate, but weird to say and "apology accepted" is a mouthful for a 3 y/o.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I think you're overthinking the semantics- it's the sentiment that matters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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yeah, I know I am. my dd's just usually on the receiving end of a lot of apologies so I've had a lot of occasions to think about it. usually I just have her say 'that's ok', but it's starting to grate on my nerves. because it's really NOT ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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they're just kids. that's ok is sufficient wordwise. That's ok doesn't mean hitting is ok, it means "Yes, I accept your apology." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I think "I forgive you" sounds obnoxious. I agree with you about "that's okay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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"Apology accepted." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Maybe depends on the child's age. "That's ok" doesn't nec mean it's really ok, more like "I forgive you." A little kid could say that, although it would seem weird for a 7 yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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" Okay; Please don't do it again." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:38 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo ds has had a low grade fevers it. take to ped? anyone have similar? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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I wouldn't. Probably just a virus, nothing the ped can do. Give it another couple days, it'll probably go away on its own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Normal or should I be concerned? 5yo is having a 2-person conversation with himself. He is asking questions (mainly why questions) and answering himself. Kind of cute but creepy at the same time. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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^^and before you flame...he has plenty of friends and we just returned from a day at the museum so he does get out plenty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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sounds normal. I remember having imaginary friends and talking to them around that age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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whew! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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;-) If he is still doing this when he is 16, you might have a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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so should i leave him/"them" alone or ask who is talking to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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let him be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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I would probably ask my DD if she did this. I want to know what her imaginary friends are named [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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op: i am kind of curious to know who he is talking to... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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ask and then report back if he has them named. My brother had some hilariously named friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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op: his friend's name is Todd and he has short brown hair and blue eyes and goes to kindergarten. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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cool. You should write this all down for him to read later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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i actually secretly videotaped their little discussion. can't wait til ds is old enough to see and laugh about it. just hope he loses todd by then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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is he in a class of his? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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no. we do not know any Todds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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kids do that all the time- my 2.10 year old does that with her putppets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] DH's boss and his wife are coming for dinner tongiht, here's the menu: a plate with mini beef wellington, tuna tar tar and chicken satay in a spicy peanut sauce, then a cold cumcumber and potato soup, then a spicy shrimp curry sampler, then a salad of mixed greens with nuts and goat cheese, then a cajun salmon appetizer, then a chicken ravioli appetizer, followed by lamb in a wild mushroom sauce, then a chocolate moltan cake.....this work? 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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sounds good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Sounds great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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that made me sick just reading it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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too much meat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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8 starters including salad? I think this is a fake post but IRL this is a terrible, terrible menu for four people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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I don't like seafood so if I were his boss's wife, I would not like 1/2 the meal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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sounds like there is enough that she could eat the other things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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I checked, they love seafood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I don't get it - why all the appetizers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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maybe its tapas style [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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are you cooking all this yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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wow. I'm impressed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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you sound like a lunatic. are you doing lines? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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Wow, so elaborate! Sounds good. Maybe skip the salmon and add some veg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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we have vegtable side dishes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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I am trying to have a nice casual evening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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LMAO! That sounds anything but casual to me! Sounds lovely but not casual! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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this is pretty casual at our house for dinner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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wow. Casual at our house is BBQ or potluck. Fancy would be one big item like turkey or pork loin. I guess we just aren't dinner part type people. Have fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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We care deeply about dinner in my house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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oh we do too. We just don't cook elaborate meals. DH is from New Orleans where they talk about what;s for dinner during breakfast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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this is a joke. nobody talks like this in real life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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what... nobody talks about dinner during breakfast ? we sure do... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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sounds delicious to me - also sounds like a lot of work! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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it's been pretty easy actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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so why are you posting this? just checking that people will like it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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I think she's showing off a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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Soooo rich [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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too many different ideas here. pare it down to foods that will go well with each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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nothing goes together. I dont' get it at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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overkill... seriously take it down a notch.... as if you could at this point in time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Need recommendations: vacation places/theme parks for 3.5 yo within driving distance of NYC. Prefer lakes to beaches. Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Delaware water gap or anywhere along the Delaware- Lambertville area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Not certain about the driving distance, but Lake Champlain in Vermont. North Hero is lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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That would be about 8+ hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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A friend just got back from Woodloch Pines (www.woodloch.com) in the Poconos and said it was wonderful for kids, and not as cheesy as she had feared. I just got back from Sesame Place (in Langhorne, PA) with my 2.7-year-old and won't go back until both kids are at least 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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