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[ - ] I am a 99 mom married to a 50 dad, that is why my kid got an overall of 72... 3 kids & he can't turn off the tv to read a book to them. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Why did I find this so funny? I'm still smiling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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OP: yes, humor eases the pain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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can't even remember the last time dh read a book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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my dh reads his own books while I read to the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] did adrian grenier go to BUCKLEY??? In one scene of his HBO doc he's wearing a buckley t and his buddy is wearing an allen stevenson tee. A joke, right???? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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He went to LaGuardia HS (think "Fame") and he's a very active alumnus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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so the tshirt WAS a joke.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] By chance, is the mom here who posted on Inside Schools that NEST won't be busing from the Upper West Side? Please tell me what they said - now I'm feeling panicky. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I am not her, but I just read that post and I immediately came here, thinking to post your exact question. This is getting a little scary. Does anyone know what the story is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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OP, and my only guess is that she lives in way northern Manhattan, outside the 5.5 mile limit. I hope she doesn't mean there aren't any cross-district buses again next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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I live in northern Manhattan and we're going to Anderson, which is why I'm a little concerned. DH asked Donna Smiley about the bus to our area during the tour in May, and she confirmed it was available. But now I'm hearing this about Nest and wondering if there is some new rule that they decided to institute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Nope. NEST sounds like their just lazy and don't want to do the paperwork that Anderson always prepares for its students - mostly because A identifies as bringing together students from a diverse geographic slate rather than NEST that wanted to be a local school, but got labelled "citywide" for bureaucratic reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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NEST never wanted to be a local school - it fought that from day one. It was the LOCALS who wanted a local school, and thought they were being promised one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Maybe that's what the parents wanted, but the current principal has made it clear that the less she has to do, the better. She didn't want to have any part in admissions and she doesn't want any hassle in arranging busing. My BF is there and likes the classroom activity but can't stand the administration's attitude and laziness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Not to defend them too much (esp. since I hated the principal at OH) but 1) I think it's kind of healthy for them not to want to deal with admissions. Not a bad thing to devote their limited time/resources to the curriculum, assuming that the DOE will send smart kids their way, and 2) I don't think busing was ever really up to them. There was no cross-district busing until midyear last year for ANY of the citywides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Anderson always had cross-district busing. For at least 18 years, probably 20. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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Maybe private busing, but def. not public free busing - they very specifically said that at the OH last year. You could prob. search this bd and see all the posts about it in the fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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You are talking about cross-borough which is a different thing. cross-district has always been available, kids from UES were bused to UWS. Kids from Bronx or Queens were not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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np: The NEST principal took a stand. She was against the onsites. Her position was that the they allowed for too much abuse (considering the NEST history -- this was a reasoned position.) So she said, we don't need to select for personality, etc. Give us the smartest kids and we will educate them. Anderson had a history of busing which was grandfathered in when the DOE changed the rules. NEST is too new for this so they were stuck. This is my understanding of why the discrepancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Why wouldn't they? They are entitled to busing within 5 miles and within Manhattan. They must have at least 11 kids between the school and UWS for the Office of Pupil Transportation to create a route. It's ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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that's five miles including all the twists and turns. most parents outside that distance hire a private bus to cart the kids to and fro. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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^^collectively with a designated pick-up and drop-off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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IME, most kids outside of the 5 miles just take the kids to school or have babysitter or private service do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone live in Washington Heights? What do you do for school? Have a great apt and a 7 mo and wondering what we will do for school (praying for charter and assuming private) 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I know that one WH kid is going to A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Andersen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Also PS 187 is great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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I am new to this - we are on 157th so not zoned for 187 right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I'm the poster below. You are not in 187 zone, but you are probably within the zone of PS 153, which has a good arts enrichment and gifted & talented program. The general education school at PS 153 is not very strong, but their 2 specialized programs are up & coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I don't think we are - 164 and 28. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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I've heard good things about the special programs at ps 153. Unfortunately, there is very little diversity though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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PS 187 is the public school up here that is the most highly regarded. There are several very good charter schools, but they tend to be located closer to Inwood (space issues): Amistad, Muscota and Washington Heights Academy (which is moving up to Inwood in 1 year). That's about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Hamilton Heights Academy is located near you. It is a lottery school for residents of District 6 (your district) with heavy parent involvement. It's easy to get into now, not sure what it will be like in 5 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Heard great things about HHA and 187, good things about Amistad and WHA, not good things about Muscota and the other publics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Whether Amistad or Muscota is a "very good" school is up in the air. Muscota failed its last city review and has a lot of internal problems. Amistad is great academically, but it is dual language, and can be very rigid. Both are housed in a building with other schools, so they have very limited space, no rooms for specialized classes, and share dropoff, pickup, recess, etc. with kids from other programs. We actually left our big beautiful apartment in Inwood because of the poor school choices, moved to D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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One more thought -- you should join the Washington Heights Yahoo group. Search for the Yahoo Group called PARENTANDME1. That's lots of chatter of schools, plus other great info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a family vacation. Easy or hard to go on a cruise with a 3yo and 1yo? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I would not - toddlers on a ship in the ocean sounds like a nightmare. I would not be able to take my hands off either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] PS351 GT1855 Where do I go? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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To the NY Schools board, where you will find people who care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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you sunk my battleship! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you deal with people who want to hire you but don't understand what you are worth? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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You don't take the job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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My fees are out there, just shocked this person entertained the idea of paying me 50% of my fee!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Happened to me. I totally let down my guard and lowered my rates on a job and I was miserable until it ended. Walk away. Trust me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Thanks. This is what I needed to hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Anytime. That'll be $100. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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taze them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Maybe you're not worth what you think you're worth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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You're only worth what people are willing to pay you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Find the right people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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You have to present them with the financial benefits of hiring you. How long before they see a return on the investment? Alternately, you could try to agree to a consulting gig to prove your worth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] ugh, 3 dcs under 4...I'm trying to hire a babysitter for a couple days a week and I can't even figure out a good time of day to have them come over so that I can ask a few questions and see if it would work out. My whole day is so hectic and I don't want to meet someoen for the first time while pulling out my hair. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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do you have multiples? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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no.I have 4yo, 2yo and 6mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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sounds like no time is a good time. just do it! you need HELP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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evening? weekend? or just carve out an hour and put the tv on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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i also had three under four and i know what you mean. i'd say to pick a time when dcs are generally in a good mood. for me, that would be morning b/c we had a better schedule then and dcs were in better moods. also, don't know yourself out making everything perfect. the whole point is that you need someone who can handle the chaos, who can come in and not be intimadated by your household. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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What about naptime? I have a 4 yo, 2 1/2 yo and 1 yo. My 2 youngest now nap at same time during the afternoon. Is 4 yo in camp? If so, that could be a good time too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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poster above you. do you woh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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no, I'm sahm w/ft help. I feel blessed to have ft help b/c I truly think it's a 2 person job at this stage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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yeah, i'm sure the f/t help is nice. it's a lot of work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Russia - Sweden - 2:0 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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I recorded that game:< [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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i was wondering whether anybody knows what even i am talking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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sorry for a spoiler, don't tell your dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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I see why you posted. Kind of a shock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Damn. DH is gonna be cranky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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is he swedish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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np: swedes are better looking and thinner. he need not worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of the fact that i was thinking of someone i haven't seen in years and 10 minutes later i bumped into her? i'm freaked out. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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it was a preminition (sp?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Obviously you are psychic. You should immediately quit your job and set up a hotline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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wow -- that's crazy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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time is not a straight line and this reality is like a conscious dream, get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] repost- i'll try one more time. did anyone choose a home daycare for childcare? if so, please tell me why and if you are happy. i'm pg with #2 and looking at childcare options. i was home ft with #1 until he was 3 yo so this is all new to me. thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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are you still here? i'm considering it for the first time. it's like working p/t...doesn't quite have the drawbacks of anything but doesn't quite have the positives either. it's much less expensive, gives a group situation which i want for my dc at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I'm considering it for dd who is almost 4mo. She'll be almost 5mo when we need care. I hate that we have to put her anywhere and I wish I could just quit my job and stay home for a couple of years till she goes to kindergarden. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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yeah, that would be nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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I had my ds in a home daycare for a few months. If it is licensed and/or you are comfortable with the ratio of kids to adults, I think it is a great option for an infant. Around the age of 2, I would prefer more of a structured learning environment which you can get in a regular daycare setting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:03 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm fascinated by all these posters who think it's totally cool to be chronically late. Do they not realize everyone thinks they're a-holes? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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they are just rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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my cousin is ALWAYS late -- she just doesn't think it's wrong. i guess it doesn't matter to her that I pay someone $15 an hour to watch my DD.... drives me nuts. but she has so much $$$ and free time that she just doesn't care. that's why i limit my lunch dates with her these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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sometimes it's okay but everytime is rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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i just logged on (late to the discussion, ha ha) and so i didn't see the original post. i'm a chronically late person. i don't think it's cool. but it's me. take it or leave it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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