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[ - ] WWYD? Class parents asked for 3 different collections. $20/$40/$40. Dh put 3 different envelopes with the amount in dd's bag. Of the 3 only 1 parent says she got the cash. I spoke to the assistant teacher who goes through bags and distributes stuff and of course she has no conscious recollection of seeing three envelopes. Would you pay another $80 or just shrug it off. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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nope, i would assume the evelopes got where they needed to be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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I was informed by two of the parents that the money did not get there. And when I mentioned that third mother got hers no one did the "Well I'm sure we got your money but blah blah blah, don't worry about it speech." Meanwhile, I kind of blame dh for not doing a good enough job of coding the envelope, or putting a note inside. FWIW we did pay the extra $80, and it was taken with out much "You really don't have to, we believe you, thank you so much" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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don't shell out more $$..they got it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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what identified the cash as from you? Could the one parent have gotten all three and not realized it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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It was in three different envelopes with parent name and child name and our son's name. Last name was not on, and I am betting another child got credit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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I would be more concerned about what had happened to the money i.e was it taken by a member of staff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Need fun things to do with visiting teens and my 5 yr. old...sorr to repost, we are going on the Beast boat ride - it's so far from anything, trying to figure out what to do after or before?? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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check out the new york city tourist site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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not sure if your 5yr old is too young but I'm bringing dd who is 8yr to the body exhibit at the seaport. I think the beast ride is nearby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Hey - I'm starting a Coolidge Corner Moms Book Club. A fun way to meet other moms. Join us! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCMomsBookClub/join 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 06.18.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Can you describe the group (can't get into that site). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Oh no! Can't get in? What happens when you try? In any case, it's a book club for moms in the CC area. First meeting will be 7/9 at 8 p.m. at the Starbuck's at 277 Harvard Street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Just curious, did any 98 families list TAG as one of their top 3 and get it?? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Yes we did for DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Are you accepting the spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Are you taking the spot?? What district are you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Sibling? Weird, because I read on Insideschools that their 99% didn't get TAG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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where on insideschools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I just read the same thing. That family would be nuts not to pursue this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Good question! I can't believe no one has answered. In fact very few TAG post at all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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did any 97s get in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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No one knows... no one posting about TAG at all?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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I guess TAG parents do not log on to UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Our DS got in to TAG with 99. Very happy and definitely going! Second choice after NEST but third after Anderson. Anderson is a fantastic school but the obsessive moms on UB are a real concern. As somewhat laid-back intellectuals we felt we wouldn't fit in. Would have liked NEST but the smaller friendly nature of TAG is a huge plus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Typo here. We ranked NEST, TAG and then Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] question for moms in therapy. How do you decide what to talk about at a particular session? Just starting and still feel awkward. Do I talk about my past, or what happened that week? Or what? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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i usually start with what happened that week. then go into things that bother me or things i would like to work on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Help needed: I need a book to get a 7yr old dc who is getting a new baby sister (adopted). Should I get a book on adoption or sibling? I want to get the big sis something so she can read to her new sis 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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newborn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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op: sorry..the dc will be a toddler around 18mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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i'd get a big book of stories. something with nice pictures. she can read it to the toddler and it can grow with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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op; yes I would love this and would appreciate any rec's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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go to any bookstore and they'll have a selection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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op: thanks. I'm trying to order from BnN online since I can't make it to a bookstore. Thanks anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I think Hortan hatches the egg is the best book in this situation. Subtle and thoughtful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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op: thanks I will look into that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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I think its Horton, I had a typo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:06 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend a good dry-cleaner, ideally downtown or north brooklyn, to have a silk wedding dress cleaned? it doesn't need to be "preserved", and the cleaner doesn't have to be specialized in wedding dresses. tia. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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9th st and University..name escapes me but they did an amazing job cleaning my 33 yr old baptismal gown..it looked like new when I picked it up for my dd to wear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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here's the website http://www.meuricegarmentcare.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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thanks. is it on the corner, or on 9th street between university & 5th (or broadway)? sending someone w/ the dress, so need to be slightly more specific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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sorry..it's on university btwn 8th and 9th st but more to 9th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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thank you for the recommendation! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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YW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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^^BTW they are $$$$ but worth it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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np: for Pete's sake look on the web site, should she bring it there for you too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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lol, no kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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i posted the question before page refreshed and i saw the web address. calm down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me out - need fun NYC restaurant for 16 yr. old and 5 yr. old (besides MARS 212 and stardust diner...) TIA!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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Depends on the kid but I bring out of town nieces and nephews to Katzs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Maybe Ruby Foos, Tavern on the Green, I also like Landmarc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Any NEST moms who use private bus service to deliver dcs to school? How much do you pay? What's the service like? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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I think our bus was under $4000 this year. There were no issues with service but this was the second year the bus was running and the parent who coordinated did a great job. I think we paid closer to $5000 the first year with a different company, but we had fewer riders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Name a character trait with which you are not comfortable. (example: if you met someone who was _______, you would not feel comfortable with that person or not pursue a friendship with that person). 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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creepy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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aggressiveness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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drug addict [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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that's not a character trait. i don't know if creepy is a trait either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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or: ok then how about an addictive personality. Is that better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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yes, that qualifies :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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judgmental, know it all, racist, bigot, ect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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pompous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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a braggart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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complainer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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insincere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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racist (does that count?), victim [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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gossip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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Republican [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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I'm a Republican (an embarrased one who has voted for Dems lately). I'm a great person and you most likely would not know my party registration. It is not my fault that lunatics took over the party. I'm waiting until we take it back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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np: I'm a yellow dog democrat but I have some great friends who are Republicans. If the party was good enough for Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt, who am I to dismiss every Republican out of hand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me out - 16 yr. old visiting, and I have a 5 yr. old boy - looking for a fun restaurant (besides MARS 212 and Stardust Diner...) what else??? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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don't know if it's "fun" per se - but california pizza kitchen combined with a visit to Dylan's candy bar afterwards always makes them happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:57 AM Flag
[ - ] is anyone going to TAG? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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of course. You won't find many of them on UB, though. According to rumors TAG actually filled its two K classes with 99 and 98 scoring kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] DS is going to have his "graduation" ceremony from preschool this week. I bet we are all going to talk about what school everybody is going to this fall. Mentioning the name Lower Lab is not show-offy, is it? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Yes, you should pick a different school so that you are not embarassed to mention it!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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If it simply answers the question that's asked, of course it's not show offy. If you go around trumpeting, then, yes, that would be arrogant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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I don't even know what Lower Lab is so I guess not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I would assume higher lab is snottier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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Not to me. I am not at all impressed with the school and think the OLSAT/BRS was a farce. The brightest kids I know are going gen ed, hunter or private. The dimmest bulbs I know are off to the "G&T" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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And of course you are in a position to evaluate the IQ of a bunch of 4-5 year olds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Bitter, eh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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"dimmest bulbs" - what kind of person would talk about children like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Are you kidding? Just because the 2 "dimmest" kids I knew in preschool went to private schools doesn't mean than private schools are the worst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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^^^In fact, I see this all the time on UB. The richest kid I know goes to Dalton. The nerdiest kid in our preschool is going to Hunter. Does that mean that all of Dalton is rich or that all Hunter kids are nerdy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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so say PS77 you loser [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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you mean this hasn't been discussed yet? Is it a school for mimes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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No, it is a school where parents don't really mingle with each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Nonsense. Lab is a district school, not a neighborhood school. Some parents don't mingle, many do. I see many Lab parents socially. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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I'm worried about the same thing. Scared to say NEST. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Inexpensive, simple sling to use for first couple months w/ newborn at end of summer 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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I lived in a simple cotton sling from LaLache for my July newborn. It was great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:03 AM Flag
[ - ] 3 mo postpartum also with 2 yo - dh married to work - feeling hopeless. any chance this is ppd? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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what do you mean hopeless? hopeless as in "i'll never be happy again" or hopeless as in " i wish my dh would be around more but i don't think he will". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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perhaps both. feeling like there is no partnership here and very lonely. the tricky part is that if we split, he would see our kids rarely (even though he loves them) given his obsession with work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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i realize it's hasty of me to say this, but i dont' think it's ppd. i think your feelings are probably exacerbated b/c you are post partum and probably physically run down as well. I'd take things with a grain of salt...you are probably overreacting b/c of the stage you are in. a husband who works many hours is not in and of itself a reason to be divorced. my advice would be to put all thoughts of this on hold until your baby is 6mo. You'll be calmer, you'll have more of a routine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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sound advice i am sure. i will do my best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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I have no experience of ppd but do have experience of a baby and 2yo and it's tough especially if you don't have any help. Do you have friends with babies around you? This has been the biggest support to me. Maybe speak to your dr about how you are feeling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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i'm going back to work in a month. this may be helpful but i don't think it will take away the issues altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:51 AM Flag
[ - ] What veggies is your 1.5-2 yo eating? My 18 mo is down to broccoli, occasionally carrots and anything that's in a yummy sauce (not how I cook) 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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well we are down to occasional corn so I am jealous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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Red and Orange Peppers are great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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all of them, just keep giving them to db, eventually they start eating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Help - I think i really want to be divorced - cannot tolerate husband tantrum and rage when he gets mad. great dad but has too many other issues. how much is a divorce going to be - and how horrible - if we still stay friends and do things together with dd (2 yo) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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this too shall pass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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i don't understand. is he a great dad despite anger issues? or is he able to turn off the anger issues when dealing with dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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no issues toward dc - just me - there are minor addiction issues that he's addressing and there's other complicated stuff and need for counseling - YES - greatest dad. we just clash like nobodys business on every little thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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I am the exact same way with my dh, we have 2 yo ds. He has suuuuchhh issues and is ruining me and dragging me down. He is wonderful with son. I hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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Welcome to Parenthood. Marriage is about compromise. I always thought fighting was a good thing because at least then you are communicating. If he's physically abusive, get out now. But if you are just arguing, remember, you are both tired and a 2 year old (no matter how good) will strain any relationship. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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