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[ - ] I tutor a 1st grade boy and girl. Would like to give them end of year gifts. Bought each a book but would like to give them something fun and educational too (a game or toy). Any ideas? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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shouldn't you know this already? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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you are so helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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and you sound like a well meaning but clueless tutor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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kids soduko? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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OP: for the snarky one up above, I am not myself the mother of a 6 year old so I was just looking for ideas from those who might know what would make a 1st (going on 2nd) grader really happy. I bought them two books each already but I know no one is home reading to theses kids so I want to give something else along with the books that is sort of an independent educational activity. To responder below, Kid's Suduko might be good. Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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how about legos or some 40 piece puzzles by Ravensburger? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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OP: Legos would be a great idea! Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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You are welcome...there are some sets with lots of blocks at good prices on Amazon. My dds (now 9 and 6) really enjoy playing with the Legos and do so in a variety of ways: sorting by color and size, building matching buildings that look like rainbows, making little villaes and people, making "magic wands." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:18 PM Flag
[ - ] I see that some 93s and 94s got ps11. Does that mean that my 94 will get in? It was our first choice. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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boy or girl? I saw a 99 girl that got in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Girl, but I thought it was strictly by percentile, no gender balance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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don't know. I just know that three people posted. Boy 93, boy 94 and girl 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Aargh. This is killing me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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sorry!! What is your zoned school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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ps3, so, I know I am lucky, but I just really loved 11. I think my dd would be really happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I wish you all the luck in the world. You have two really good choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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You're very kind. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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Do you take PS.11 G&T over PS.3 gen ed? why? We are in the same situation but I think I will take PS. 3. Feels like PS.3 is better school over all, but can't make up my mind yet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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Yes. I really liked 3, but just loved 11. The principal and teachers really impressed me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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np, 11 will have smaller class size. 3 is ballooning and losing small class size grant next year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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good luck, i am not sure they assign seats according to your rating though. it's a great school, we got there with 98, it was our second choice, and we are thrilled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:05 PM Flag
[ - ] not sure what to do...finally seeing someone that (divorced) that I love and am in love with and he is a great guy but went out last night with 17 (girl) friend...got home at 7am I know they did not know do anything but very disrespectful to me especially since we have spoken about this before? not sure what to do???? should I call it off, or should I keep trying since I have waited so long for this... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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if he is not willing to stop this sort of thing, and it's unacceptable to you, I guess you have your answer. If he understands that this hurts you and still does it, I think it does not bode well for the future [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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right do I speak to the girl at all - we are friends too - she knows I like him a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I would not. It's between you and him. She probably has no idea it bothers you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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also this is tough because the girl is leaving for England for awhile in a couple of days so even if he says he will stop - he has an easy out.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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how old is this man--is this girl really 17? Do you have children? there are a lot of red flags in this situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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that's a hard one. it's really difficult for guys to give up their independence but it is very disrespectful. you need to be clear in a fair way how it makes you feel and ask him if he would care if you did that to him after going out w/ guys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Where were this childs parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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the girl was 17?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] 16mo's nap is so inconsistent, can go from 50min to 2+hrs. today woke up after 30min, i let him cry, after 15min he fell back asleep only to wake up in 20. ugh! btdt? does it even out? (0 replies) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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my ds has ALWAYS been that way...is 18 mo and wakes for every nap after 45 min exactly, I get him back to sleep and he goes another 30-60 min. still waiting for it to even out :-) I think when he goes to preschool in the fall he'll be so tired naps might be better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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how do you get him back to sleep? does it always work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Pardon my ignorance but I have a dd and curious. When some of you say you potty train boys to sit, do they have to hold their penis down between their legs? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I have 2 dds and have seen the potty seats with a cover in the front to avoid the penis from popping out or spraying out. I'm pg with a boy and am curious how this will be done too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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mom of ds here and those covers are a pita. It makes it so dc cannot slide on or off by himself. Most peoplle just toss them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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yes, they just point it down between their legs. Your dh does too when he is having a bm and also has to pee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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first OR: trying to post under the mom of the DS but the site won't let me..thanks for the heads up on the cover. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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no problem! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] is it necessary to sleep train for naps? i did for night time sleeping since baby was around 7-8 mos but we never got the naps down. he usu goes down for his nap while we're out - in ergo, car, stroller - then we're able to transfer to crib. but would he sleep longer if he knew how to go down on his own in his crib? he's 18 mos and we're just transitioning from 2 to 1 nap. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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if you're required to be out/moving around to get db to sleep I would consider that a problem, if you don't care about it then no biggie. my ds would fall asleep when out but I didn't want to HAVE to go out to get down for a nap, so I sleep trained. now 18 mo asks for the crib when I tell him it's naptime, just easier imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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can you share how you sleep trained for naps? and do you think it's too late for my baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I did it at 8 mo then again at 14 mo because he became difficult again...said "naptime", put in crib, would let cry for a few min, go in console (sometimes pickup, not totally consistent w/ this part), let cry longer, repeat. worked better at 14 mo. might/might not be hard w/ an 18 mo, depends on personality. I think it's good to do w/ the transition to 1 nap because db will be really tired but it will be a rough transition, might take a couple weeks to iron out. naps at noon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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also what time does your 18 mo take his nap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] I heard G&T result has been hand delivered. We haven't received it yet. What happens if you live in the building which has NO doorman. Do they buzz you? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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they slip it under the door [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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hand delivered? Do they wear a Royal page (sp?) costume too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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if they can slide it they do, if not they tape it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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we got buzzed and ran to get it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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no doorman, delivered in regular mail. i think the hand delivery thing is a hoax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Not a hoax. Check threads from yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone's dd had LABIAL FUSION? My 3yr old has it and will call Ped..any bdtd? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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OP: anyone? I have to sign off now but please post any info you have on it for me. Thanks so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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my dd has partial, but dd is much younger (was dx at 12 mos, now 18 mos, hasn't gotten worse). ped told us to put a&d ointment or vaseline on it. if doesn't improve, may need to talk about other options but not at that point now. will revisit at 2 yr appt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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op: thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 03:12 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the silliest thing you and dh always fight over? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.15.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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We always fight over the what radio stations are programmed to what number, this is a weekly fight, so dumb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Love it! Tose fights are so ridiculous but I can't help myself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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we fight over hockey - he is a rangers fan and i am an islanders fan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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We Fight over my shampoo - i throw the bottles away and he digs them up and tells me he can last a week off of what is left in the bottle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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np: OMG, my DH does the same thing. We don't fight, the bottles just reappear in the shower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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haha yeah my dh started by making them reappear, but i never commented so he got no reaction - after weeks of that he started to be obnoxious about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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we fight about him mot ever ever picking up his socks and underwear, hanging his wet towel on footboard of the bed and who is going to bathe DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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we dont fight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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The fact that he takes a nap on Saturdays and Sundays when my daughter does, and I get stuck with all the housework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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You, my friend, need to lay down and nap too then. Fair is fair! The housework can wait! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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not cleaning the coffeemaker [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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When we are lost in the car how he refuses to slow down or pull over to figure out where we are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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his talking on the cell in the car [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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Oh, playing with the iPod while he is driving. Makes me effin crazy!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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where stuff goes: he puts the scissors in one drawer, i put them in another. stupid stuff like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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we save our rare fights for the really good stuff, like major parenting decisions, his annoying mother, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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arent you special [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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the volume on the tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:58 PM Flag
[ - ] my kid's bathroom smells so badly of urine. I scrub it so comepletely and I can't get rid of the smell. could it be in the grout or something? what can i do? It's driving me crazy! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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scrub toilet inside and out with bleach toilet cleaner and put a drop in in the tank [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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usually if it's a persistent smell, it's not in the toilet itself but around it in the grout etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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try a cleaner with enxymes. The only thing that got that smell out of my bathroom when we moved into an older house was DH using the shop vac and enzymes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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what kind of cleaner has enzymes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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if you have a ds, make sure you are scrubbing the underside of the toilet and the base in the back. also if near the walls, wash down the tiles behind the toilet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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aarrrrgh! So annoying! can't reply to the ?? about enzymes below it. DH got something at a conference (he is a chemist) can't remember what it;s called, but I believe they will be on the label. I know it's listed as an ingredient on dish washer detergent anyway. Just go read some labels. Sorry I can't remember the name. WOrked great though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] so has anyone been to that australian ice cream place 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.15.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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no but want to. You are talking about the place on 9st btwn ave A and first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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^^^I mean 10 st [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] WHY CAN I NOT DESELECT THE NYC SCHOOL BOARDS?????? EVERY TIME I DO THIS, IT COMES BACK! LEAVE ME ALONE! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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LOL! That is annoying but they are all posting to the NYC board and general so you still get them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Please post here if you get/got letter today and which district. I am monitoring from blackberry and want to watch this post. Thanks 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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D3. Just got letter a few minutes ago. Got into anderson! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Hand delivered, yes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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yes. went out to the store, and doorman handed it to me. I was one of the skeptics about the hand delivery thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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ditto. i think more anderson letters are being delivered today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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We also got our letter today (doorman said our letter got mixed into another resident's mail, which suggests it was delivered yesterday); also got into Anderson! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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np: sounds like all the D3 anderson accepts are getting delivered today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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We are in District 6 (Washington Heights). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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so maybe more anderson accepts today everywhere. yesterday was nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Friend and I got Anderson accepts yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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d2 - 10128 - got letter today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Anyone NOT in a doorman building getting letters? We just have a mailbox outside our apartment door. Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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Congratulations all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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D5/99/boy...1st choice, recvd Anderson//hand delvd, non doorman door...left in osd door w/ a followup bldg phone msg saying that they left letter in door osd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Still no letter in D15. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] 4 year old nephew came over to our NYC apartment yesterday and told his parents when they got home "their hotel is really small!" lol... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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What kind of hotels does that kid stay in?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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believe me, our apartment is not big, by any means! :) he has travelled a lot w/ his parents...was born and Europe and just in Asia visiting family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Still. Even a 750 sqft apartment is bigger than most hotels & Europeans and Asians tend to live in smaller quarters than Americans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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ok, whatever you say. they were staying at a hotel vacationing with family in Thailand. And their apartment in London was quite a bit bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Love it. We lived in a very small apt and my sis and her kids came over one day. They wanted to see the upstairs and could not understand that soemone else lived up there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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We traveled a great deal and the first thing my two/three year old dc would do was check to see if there was a phone in the bathroom when we checked in! That is how he judged our lodging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] so what is the best sunscreen for babies under 6 months 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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I was told none, just keep them covered. This was five years ago though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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same thing for us, 3 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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They don't test skin products on babies under 6mo, so none are approved for that age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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We used California Baby when ds was 5mo. Kept him covered as much as possible, but needed something when we quickly dipped him in the pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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old advice, don't use. New advice, use. Ask your ped. If you need it today try neutrogena [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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