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[ - ] freelance writer seeks New York moms who did one thing, had a child and then started their own business. Also looking for Moms who left job post baby and maybe started business related to their prior work (ie lawyer who opens own practice, etc.) Anyway, if anyone has suggestions of businesses that are mom owned, please respond. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.18.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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If you are in fact a writer I would suggest working on those writing skills - this is one of the most tortured requests I have read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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in a hurry, gets the point across. sorry if you're bored and do nothing all day but play the critic. perhaps you should apply for editing posts. your sparkling personality will get you everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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yup, you're a real winner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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np: you need to go and get a coffee. you sound like a grouch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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you're AWFUL. do you have friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Contact Laura Dutsch at Babybites she might be happy to talk to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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does it have to have been a successful business? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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as silly as it sounds, probably not. we are looking for Moms who've changed careers or cut back their hours post-baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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check out www.kitchencabinetny.com - I know they are a mom-owned biz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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i sort of fit that mold - helped to start a small business after having first dc - am still with it almost 5 years later and will be an owner one of these days. field is direclty related to what i used to do - but slightly different. I was given the ideal opportunity by a former boss who understood I would need flexibility, etc. I worked virtually from home for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Returning to work suddenly next month and desperately seeking day care in Manhattan. I realize this is probably a pipe dream but dd is 2 1/2 and would benefit from preschool. Our apt. is on the market and she's not enrolled anywhere because I have no idea where we'll be living, looking in many hoods. So ideally, place to start looking for 3 days a week daycare would be near dh's work, east side from 12th-42nd st. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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i think there's a tutor time in murray hill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Just get a nanny and enroll dd is a few classes. IMO, nannies are more flexible (for sickness issues) and give dd more individualized attention. You can still enroll dd is classes to socialize. Don't panic, just start interviewing:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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thanks for your suggestion. We have a part-time sitter who'll do three full days a week but I thought it would be nice to mix it up the other days and get my daughter out of the house into a structured program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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try cads. IMHO it's the best daycare/preschool on the east side (it's a little higher up than you wanted, 60th street). They always seem to end up with a few families who move over the summer so there may be a last minute spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] OMG -anyone else shocked at the poll results on the right side of this screen - 28% of responders fight with their partner DAILY? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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Have you noticed that the poll results never add up to 100% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:40 AM Flag
[ - ] my kids are now fighting me on sunscreen everyday! argghhhh 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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make designs with the sunscreen and then they have to rub it in. you can make a smiley face. or do dots one day, squiggles the next. a caterpillar, a flower, a tree, etc. you'll end up wasting a lot of sunscreen, but you won't have to argue about it every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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OP: fun idea! thanks- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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you're welcome. i do it with food as well. i make ketchup faces and use pasta for the hair and then they can dip it in. or make a tree trunk with ketchup and pasta for the leaves. we have broccoli and cauliflower and make "families" with a big, medium, small, and tiny (that one's the baby, of course). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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so cute..our little girl will love this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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i am u! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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let THEM put it on. what kind are u using? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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go to giggle & get supergoop...they'll like it. Also, has anyone tried the sun protection clothes there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anybody just send an e-mail to the giftedandtalented addres in order to accept the offer? I am debating if I also should mail the acceptance slip by USPS. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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Can't hurt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Yes, I just sent an email. I don't understand why people feel the need to clog the system like this. I sent the email last weekend, then called the school on Monday. Went to register DD yesterday and her name was on the school's list. Just be sure to bring the G&T placement letter when you register. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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yes, I sent an email. Then I called to confirm they had received it, which they had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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I guess as long as the school lets me register my child I shouldn't worry at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Has the Hamptons market bottom out yet? (east hampton, under $1m, fwiw) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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hasn't bottomed out, but it's coming - i have never seen so many for sale at once! it's slowing to a crawl and the prices are starting to "adjust" down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] What is the normal ob/pediatrician schedule for visits post-birth? tia! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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ob at 6 weeks pp then just back for regular gyn screening. Ped 2-3 days pp then at 4w 2m 4m 6m 9m 12m 18m etc at my ped anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:39 AM Flag
[ - ] What are the benefits of working for a State department vs. a private/public company, other than benefits? Which would you prefer and why? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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often better hours. possibly more job security. more beurocracy but there is a path for advancement. great benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:42 AM Flag
[ - ] we called about a house about two weeks ago. they said they were asking $730, firm. called again this week, it's under contract for somewhere in the low to mid 500s. I am just going to start looking at any priced house and giving an offer on what i'm willing to pay for it. 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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how would you know the closing pricu so fast? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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i don't know the closing price but i was looking on line for this zip code and saw a house listed for 519. i called and they told me the address and i realized it was the same house i had called about recently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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^^^i asked her if it went for 519 and she said "it went for a little over that" but it hasn't closed yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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who is her? Sellers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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the broker that i spoke to. she wouldn't give me an actual price b/c it hasn't closed yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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So it wounds like they were trying to sell it themselves at that silly price, then they hired a broker who priced it appropriately (probably around what you thought it was worth in the first place) and someone beat you to the new price. The mistake here is that Sellers should have taken your name and # and called you once they agreed to the new price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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yes, they should have. they were using a broker the whole time but it sounds like the seller was firm. it's just frustrating b/c i would have looked at it if i thought they'd consider something in the 500 range. so i'm just going to ignore prices from now on. i'll offer what i'm willing to pay. the real estate agents might hate me but i might actually end up with a house that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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oh please - who knows if a broker was involved in the FIRST price? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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No realtor says any sellers is asking a certain price "firm" - especially over the phone! This whole thing is bogus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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op: what do you mean it's bogus? that's what they told me. do you think the guy just didn't know what he was talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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np - MOST brokers do not know what they are talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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i think you are very right. some are really on the ball but most don't know what is going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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np: Would you have offered more than the mid-500 range? If so, I would throw a wrench in the works and tell the manager of that brokerage office that they did not represent their client well since you were turned away on the phone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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i didn't really ask. he told me it was a firm price and do i want to look at the house and i said i'd call him back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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absolutely - why wouldn't you? I wouldn't waste your time on $1m homes but if your budget is $500k, there is no reason why you shouldn't big $500k on a $700k house - all they can say is no! good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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well one good reason is that most Sellers wont negotiate with an insulting lowball. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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IME (which is considerable in real estate investing) you are wrong. Plus - again - what does OP have to lose? She isn't going to buy it at $700k anyway so who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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I can assure you I am not wrong. I have supported my family well for 20 years selling residential real estate - a very different business than "investing", whatever that is. I get these lowball offers on my listings every day and will respond with an appropriate counter which is 1-3% below asking depending on conditions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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You would be wrong in the exact situation that OP described, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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how can you respond? i thought brokers are obligated to relay all offers to the owner? op. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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MANY brokers are extremely shady. this is clearly one of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Of course I relay all the offers but the Sellers are paying me for my counsel. Why would they pay me if they weren't going to follow my suggestions on how to respond to offers and negotiate their best price? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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you get paid when a deal closes. period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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No realtor will stay in business for too long with that attitude - my business is completely based of referraks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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i didn't want to b/c i was afraid the brokers would hate me. there aren't that many good brokers in this neighborhood and i was afraid of getting on the "she's not realistic, don't bother with her" list. otoh, i see that if i want a house, i need to start putting in offers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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brokers ultimately want a deal to close - if they believe that you can close a deal at X price and that the seller will take it, they won't care if they hate you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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good point. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Not a bad idea. I know someone who offered 20% less than asking and said the offer was firm. It was rejected at first, but then a couple of months later when the house wasn't sold the buyer accepted the low offer. It's always worth a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been told to register for 41 or 3 yet? How were you informed, mail, phone - (weird guy in van, lol)? Which school? Thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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ps3 pre-K registration begins today, the 18th. we heard by phone, but that's cause we had called a few times and left mesgs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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Thank you, I should have said for K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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sorry right back for the confusion. and best luck to you. 3 is a marvelous place, and 41 is justly respected, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:36 AM Flag
[ - ] frustrated vent. dh's cousin is getting married and we never got an invitation. inlaws called on our behalf and they said that our invitation had been returned to them and they meant to mail it out again. wedding is next week so i called to confirm details and i especially wanted to know if dcs were invited as well. they never called back. i feel like if i call again i am harrassing them. and i can get the specifics about time from my inlaws. but i don't know if i should bring dcs or not. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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no kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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op: the only reason i'm questioning the kids is that there was recently another wedding from that branch of the family and dcs were invited. they'd be so thrilled to go to a wedding that if they have the opportunity, i'd love to bring them. even though a big part of me would not relish having the kids there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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no no no no kids! The bride and groom are not all that interested in providing a fun experience for your kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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don't go - let dh handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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why not just call in-laws for the details? Most weddings are not for kids unless immediate family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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they recently had another wedding in that family and dcs were invited. we didn't go b/c it was too far away. i think i'll just get the time and location from inlaws and not bring dcs. even though dcs would be so excited to go to a wedding, i feel mean not bringing them if they were actually invited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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they are a-holes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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thanks. i was ok with not getting the invitation. i know they are busy and i'm not exactly a VIP. but i wish they'd call back. i can't call them again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:44 AM Flag
[ - ] 14mo ds used to sleep through the night and wake up at 8am. now, out of nowhere, he wakes at 5 am. is this his new waking time or is he possibly going through something? help! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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I think this is pretty normal and should pass if you don't make a big deal out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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are you able to leave him and see if he puts himself back to sleep? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:47 AM Flag
[ - ] 18 mo starts whining to leave after about 30 min of every class we've taken, only really happy when outside at playground, park, etc. BTDT? stop taking classes for now or he'll get used to it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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30 minutes is 5 minutes too long for an 18 mos. old to do anything. Give him a break and try again in a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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