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[ - ] Crimson anyone? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Tide? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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And clover? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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over and over [ Reply | More
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Harvard? [ Reply | More
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King? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:01 PM Flag
[ - ] DH thinks I look like Ugly Betty. Do I wean and lose the 40 lbs I gain or continue breastfeeding (it ain't coming off until I wean - I lose the milk otherwise). DS is 6 months. Being ugly is starting to be hard on the marriage now (yeah - he 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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lose DH, what an asshole [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Im sure he is hot too, right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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he is cute but about 40 lbs overweight himself. but it doesn't seem to matter now, does it. it never does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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he sounds like a douchebag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about Salta, Argentina? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Yep. It's lovely but hard to get to. Casa de los Jasmines is a really pretty hotel, owned by Robert Duvall. The town is pretty, very colonial. Having said all this, there's not that much to do there but totally chill out and look at the pampas, which, considering the effort it takes to get there, might not be worth it. Aerolineas Argentinas are ALWAYS going on strike. We got stranded in Mendoza (which is great, and you should stay out in the vineyard area, not Mendoza center, if you're going) -- and had to drive back to BA. 14 hours of HELL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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sorry... just went ot shower. are you still around? there's a possible job dh has going on there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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just logged back in...i probably missed you. I'll check back again tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] How many ps11 moms are here? me one 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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me - two [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Here. three. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Me, just registered today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Thanks! I am really happy. I think my dd will be very happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Our 6 mos old DS has some kind of little red rash on the back of his knees, the bend in his arms and his chin line. Is it a heat rash? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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yes, that sounds like a heat rash to me. make sure to dry those areas really well and check on often to wipe the sweat way. it can become infected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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it COULD become infected but that is highly unlikely, don't make poor OP get all crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Parents who are already enrolled in g&t programs--did they start pushing reading in K or 1st grade? My older child is at Hunter and they really did not push reading until 1st, but I think I remember hearing from friends in DOE G&T programs that reading was emphasized starting in K. If so, how quickly do they go? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I was told by a NEST parent that every kid in the class was reading by Christmas break [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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LL does not push reading [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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district G&T. dc came in n0t reading and by november was reading fluently. now reads and comprehends chapter books he reads to himself. can read just about anything. believe he came to be developmentally ready, but at the same time, once he is ready for something, he tends to advance rapidly. btw, we have always followed his lead. if he shows no interest, we figure he is not ready. its been our experience that once he is ready he throws himself into it and can do nothing else for awhile [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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op: that is what happened to my daughter in the summer between K and 1. She went from barely reading "Bears on Wheels" to reading 4th grade chapter books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Can you give an example of what chapter books your child was reading? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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"Skinnybones", "Ramona the Pest" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:04 AM Flag
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FWIW, they push reading in K in gen ed programs as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] So are you all hoping that your little ones will get accepted into really racially diverse schools..or do you like the city because your kids can be exposed to diverse taxi drivers, shop keepers and cleaning women? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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all of the above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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should we flag you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Actually, we have the same problem in the suburbs. The shops & restaurants are very diverse, but the schools are not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have a life coach? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.19.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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yes, I call her Dr. Stern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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dh has designated himself my life coach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Funny, my mom has designated herself as my life coach...and I wish she hadn't! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I am a life coach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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do you specialize in anything in particular. I am interesting in finding one and don't know how to go about researching for one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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I wouldn't say that I specialize in any one thing in particular, but most of my clients are either looking to make a significant job change and they aren't exactly sure what they want yet, or they are self-employed and need help keeping their priorities in line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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^^^ I would say that the best thing to do is find a couple in your area and talk to all of them. Most coaches offer one free session. Take them up on this and go with the one that you feel a connection with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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np: Can a coach help if you have no clue what you want to do? I know I hate what I do now but really very little idea of where to go from here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I would say yes, although it depends on how insightful the coach is. Often I find that clients who are in your shoes actually do have more of a sense of where they want to go than they think they do, but there is a lot of fear tied up in going for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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You may be right, but then again in my case the fear is more in leaving what I know because I have no clue where to go next. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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You have nothing to loose by doing the free session that most coaches offer. I have a hunch that you will find your next step. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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I've thought about trying to do this. How did you get into this line of work? And, if you don't mind, approximately how much do you make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I got into it the way most people change jobs, I hated my last one, and discovered that I was really good at this. Pay is harder because we recently moved and now I'm pregnant, so I'm taking time off as building a business is a ton of work to do just to turn around and take an extended maternity leave. I imagine that your middle of the road, reasonably good at marketing life coach would make 60-100k after 3 years of building the business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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For a frame of reference on the money, coaches usually charge between $50-90 for a 50 minute session. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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What kind of qualifications are standard/desireable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Honestly, this is the thing that annoys me most about my chosen profession. The standards are very loose. I would suggest taking classes, and there is a certification process that you can go through, but there are two competing certifications, so I decided to wait it out. Honestly, a coach builds her client base mostly through word of mouth and results, so whatever is going to get you to the point that you can successfully coach is probably the way to go. Basic training in coaching is necessary, but most of my skills come from my business training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Does my DH/Sister/Mother count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Ha! I know someone who did that. It's like a guidance counselor for an adult! Such a waste of money! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] We want to make an offer on a house that is in the final stages of construction. One thing we want to really make sure is up to par is the double retention wall on the side of the home- should we have an engineer come out before making an offer? Im assuming a typical inspector will not be enough. Anyone btdt? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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we did not have this particular issue, but we did offer (and ended up buying) a house that was under construction. We used an inspector that we had used on another house we had bid on, we were comfortable that he knew what he was doing (my dh works in real estate finance, so he knows a little about this stuff). But if you really want to be thorough, get an engineer in addition (tho perhaps you can find an inspector with an engineering background). GL -- I found the process really stressful throughout, but it was worth it in the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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thanks, yes, I think Id feel better. We've had buyer's remorse in the past and I want to know I did my homework. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Starting to think I took the safe road and thus will never be truly happy in my marriage- sometime I look at him and think how in the world did I end up married to you. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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Yes, well. Sadly, I get that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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twice divorced here. my view is that you only live once, so why not be as happy and fulfilled as you can. I finally met the man of my dreams and am so grateful for every single thing i did because it led me to the man i am meant to be with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] wtf? bil invited me and dh to wedding, also invited dh's kids to wedding (from first marriage) but didn't invite our dc? what's up with that?! 38 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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your kid is too young [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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op: is a 4 year old so much more welcome than a 2 year old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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if that's the case, I think your husband should ask his brother what's up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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2 is impossible, 4 is debatable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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what? that's nuts. we're not talking about being IN a wedding, we're talking about being AT a wedding. parents should be able to make that call on their own, and after all this is family she's talking about. definitely rude, definitely weird, and at the very least, if they had some sort of age cutoff, he should have told you guys beforehand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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No my dear - parents don't get to make the call on children at a wedding. That is the sole discretion of the bride and groom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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My dear ... I'm talking about parents of INVITED children deciding whether their child would be impossible at said wedding, or manageable. Read the posts, in order, and get off your high horse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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"...didn't invite our dc..." Did I make that up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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oh geez, you're really lost. you responded to MY post (not op's), where I said parents should be able to make that call on their own, which in turn was a response to another poster who said 2 is impossible, 4 is debatable. guess you just need a little posting tutorial or something. anyway, moving on ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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unless you use the OP, NP, NNP headers, we don't know who you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Why do some people not understand this? You dont get to bring children if you feel like it. That is what invitations are for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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As I said, "I'm talking about parents of INVITED children deciding whether their child would be impossible at said wedding, or manageable. Read the posts, in order, and get off your high horse." Guess no one can read! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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your syntax is horrible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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And the children in question ARE NOT INVITED. Are you suggesting that the bride/groom were obligated to invite the children so that they parents could make the call as to whether they attend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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You can't read posts in order. That's not the way the board is set up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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op: well the bride is WEIRD. you wouldn't even believe how weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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It is not up to the parents. It is up to the host/hostess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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np: I invited only one of my nieces (who was 4) leaving 3 younger nieces/nephews off the guest list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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totally disagree, that is rude. how old is your child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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op: 2. this is the brother of the groom! if he's inviting children, i would think he is inviting ALL children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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np: I disagree. There is nothing wrong with including only those children the bride/groom feel especially close with or having an age cut-off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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I'm amazed so many don't see anything strange about this. I think you're right to feel weird about it, and I think your husband should (tactfully, if possible) look into it, just to clear the air. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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I would love to know how DH met wife #2...I suspect there is a bit more to the story here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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ditto, but it's still rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I think you're right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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op: yea, the deep dark story is that wife #1 died and wife #2 met dh at a church event. really sordid... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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...oh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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And does your BIL have a closer relationship with your step children than he does with your biological children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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op: not at all. he has a closer relationship to our kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Then he probably excluded them based on their age. They are too young for a wedding anyway, IMO. If he is so close to your dc, you shouldn't have a hard time asking him his thought process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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i agree, rude. i'm actually not a fan of kids at an evening wedding, but it HAS to be an all or nothing situation - all kids or none. what did you dh say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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op: nothing yet. he's not home. it's a morning wedding by the way. and we all live together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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np: That's just silly. You don't want to exclude your own children or nieces/nephews simply because you don't want to include friend's children or distant relatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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I included nieces/nephews but not other children. I think it is perfectly acceptable, I wanted them around for photos and I'm very close to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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It is odd that they would invite one and not the other... I know there's an age difference, but still a 4y-o is hardly likely to sit still. I would have dh ask his brother, just be ok if this is how they want it b/c it is their call [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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op: we will. but if that's what they want, i doubt dh will want to go and i certainly won't want to go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Is anyone really happily married, seriously like you picture of what you always wanted? If so, how long have you being married, how old are your kids and what is your secret. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Married almost 31 years to the love of my life. We have 3 dcs 25, 21 and 7. We are alike in the important ways, different in the extremely important ways and very lucky. We're physically attracted and have become best friends. Dh thinks we share the same soul and have lived many lives together. Who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Married 5 years, one dd and very happy! I feel the key to happiness is to stay friends! One thing my husband and I have made sure to do is keep our friends and lives that we had before we got together...of course, you leave a few things behind! :) We laugh and love a lot! In order for your marriage to be successful you have to work at it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:27 PM Flag
[ - ] dd has hand, foot, and mouth disease. it is awful. i feel so bad for her. i can't figure out where she got it. she stays at home with me and we have not been around other kids. anyone know how long she will be contagious? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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its from fecal matter- you may not have washed your hands well after a diaper change...contagious issue is debatable, some peds say until sores heal, Ive heard others as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I believe it is the same as Coxsackie virus, only some do not get the hand and foot part. DD had it recenty too and she is also not in school . Weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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My year old nephew and his year old cousin (other side of family) both had it...my nephew is little anyway, but lost some weight. I think he was not contagious long. He's much better now (2 mos. later) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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I read they are contagious for a week. But it can stay in there feces for months, so be careful when changing them. My son has it and he gave it to me - not fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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