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[ - ] Looking for a rain jacket for my 3 yo DS. Not a plastic-y one (though they are cute), more like a waterproof windbreaker with a hood. Any ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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land's end; ll bean; miniboden [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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Hana Andersson has them on sale now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] DH freaked out this morning. 1 yo DS has been very cranky lately. Crying and crabby and generally a pain in the butt. DH freaked out this morning and said he couldn't take the crying anymore, he couldn't take it. We then proceeded to argue about it, and my point was DS is a baby and what would he like me do exactly? Then DH left for work. Honestly I have never seen him like this, I am actually afraid he may not come or home or when he does he says he is leaving or something. Anyone else BTDT? Or have any advice. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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yes, been there. he'll come home. and he's being a baby. but my advice: coddle him through it and don't get into an argument with him until he's in the clear. he's probably exhausted, stressed, etc and he just needs to come out the other side. so help him with that. then... when he's strong, have the discussion where you tell him to grow up, be realistic, etc. i dunno, you might have to be superhuman to do that, and yo'ure probably tired etc yourself. i just know from my own experience (i always fight in the moment) that he might just need you to soothe him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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right, soothe the first baby in your life. wimps, men are!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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np: I don't think OP should pick a fight with him, but I think coddling him just reinforces this behavior. Why can't she just wait and see if he's over it? If he is, it's over. If he continues acting like this, she has to confront him about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I'm sorry. Has he seemed unhappy lately in general, or was this just a small breakdown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Its a touch of PPD for men [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Being a first time dad scared the shit out of me. (I don't think I ever really acted like a douche to my dw but everyone is different.) If this is unlike him, just ask him what is up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Need nutrition advice! A friend just told me that milk really doesn't have much nutritional value except calcium. Is that true? We're going to wean off formula soon and now I'm nervous about it. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.11.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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it has protein. and why are you nervous? if your child is switching to cow's milk, she is also eating other food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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B/c formula has so many nutrients and she's only eating a few finger foods right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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i can't reply to you below. if you offer a lot of foods adn don't let child fill up on milk, she will be fine. look at waht she eats over a week, not over a day. and if it makes you feel better, give a multivitamin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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You could give her that toddler formula instead, or just add a multivitamin. Milk has a lot of protein too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] How can we trust our kids with these people, Joel Klein!!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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FWIW, I'm at our zoned school and both dc and I had a wonderful experience. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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The DOE has been driving me to drink for quite some time now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] What is a NEST seat in school? Sorry clueless here. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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NEST is 1 of 3 citywide public selective schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Gift ideas for 18yo girl coming to NY for the summer to work in the food industry? Family friend looking for grad gift. TIA. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Free room and board? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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lol, thanks for replying at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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nice umbrella [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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good one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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gc to williams sonoma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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gc to urban outfitters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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The best chef knife you can afford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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ny survival pack: zagats, subway map, loaded metro card, ...I'm sure the ladies here have other not-so expensive creative ideas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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I think this is excellent. Plus a loaded starbucks card or jamba juice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Where has Pug Mom gone? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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She's grunting at one of the poster's offices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] can i eat tomatoes from a jar? (ragu, preggo??) i can't find anything on jarred tomatos? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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yes. Any cooked tomato is 100% fine. Sauce, pizza, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] I've read that more and more babies and children are being diagnosed with asthma. Am I the only one concerned about this? Is there any way to help prevent it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.11.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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move out of polluted nyc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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yeah, go back in time and push for Congestion Pricing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:52 PM Flag
[ - ] I realized a woman at work 'grunts' like a golden retriever when she's pleased. Our golden 'grunts' with pleasure and this woman makes the same sound. Isn't this odd? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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I've always wanted to ask someone how it was being perfect. Can you explain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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I'm not perfect but this is too weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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yes, that's weird and funny at the same time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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The sound is amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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what kind of work does she do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Back office operations at an IB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] for those who have been to disney florida. will my 3 yo be able to handle the parks every day or should we do every other day? what tips can you give me that were not written in the disney guides. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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every day is fine, but not all day long, non-stop. Spend the afternoon at the hotel pool, then go back for dinner if you want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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ita. and get to the parks early- find out which parks open an hour early each day. it gets very hot and very crowded as the day goes on - I was cranky, let alone my toddler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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every day? I couldn't handle that, let alone a 3yo. how long are you going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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we are just planning - so i wanted to figure out how to plan this out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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honestly? I would wait a year or two [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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i also have a 5yo, so she has been wanting to go. if i wait she will be 6-7. will she still enjoy it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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absolutely - but she will probably be more into high school musical and hanna montana than the princess stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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exactly - she is talking about HM now already. i would want her to see the princesses before she is out of it. what a dilemma :) :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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definitely. we've gone every year or two since dd was 5. just went last April and she's 15 (actually, we went to Universal, not Disney) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Any suggestions for a christening gift? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.11.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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savings bond, cash, childrens bible, book of children prayers, cross necklace, st christopher medal, cd of bible songs, teddy bear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you like the idea? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Best one you've had all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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genius [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm not a HRC fan but a 'Walmart hair cut'? What does that mean? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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I think it's more like a really good soccer mom haircut. (And also think it's really flattering for her, the best she's ever had.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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np: really? the mullet? i was looking at some pix from when she was first lady and she had what i thought was much nicer hair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:30 PM Flag
[ - ] When do you stop worrying every day that you might miscarry? 10wks right, had a miscarriage last time at 6wks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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12 weeks. but yo'ure almost there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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YEAH!! I am counting down the days! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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good luck, scary after you've had one, but prob will be fine. first dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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yes! and thanks for the gl!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Just found out that my nanny has been at least 10 minutes late picking my ds up from camp the last 2 days. I pretty upset with this since my ds is in a new environment and is feeling lots of anxiety. It can't help if he's the last one waiting in the room, wondering if someone is going to pick him up. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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did your child complain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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he didn't yesterday... haven't seen him yet today. I'll ask him about it. But I do know that he's having a hard time adjusting to his camp and this can't help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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I would be ticked off as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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How did you find out? It's very poor that this is happening. Did you speak with the nanny yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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my friend told me -- she said she felt so bad for my ds yesterday that she wanted to take him with her. He was the last one waiting and they had already closed the door, so it was just him and the teacher. Haven't spoken with the nanny yet. Don't want to tell her my friend told me. Maybe I could say someone from school called me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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Yes, I"d mention that someone from the school called and ask her why? If it's a timing issue she should leave more time to pick him up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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why would you lie about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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OP: I wouldn't want to tell her that my friend told me b/c my ds often has playdates with her dd, so my friend has to see a lot of my nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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So don't explain at all. Don't let her make you a liar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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dont explain how you know. That is not the issue and this way you don't have to lie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Maybe she just hasn't figured out the timing of transportation yet. Its only been two days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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maybe, but it bugs me that she lied to me. I asked her if she would arrange playdates with other kids in the class who had nannies, and she said she didn't see any other nannies around... of course! Everyone was gone by the time she got there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Honestly, I think you are overracting to the entire thing. Tell her someone called from the school and find out what's happening. This is only two days, did you expect her to set up playdates in that time? Today being day 2????????????????????????????????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I generally think people on here complain about their nannies too quickly, but I think this is a very valid complaint. She has every right to be upset. No she shouldn't scold the nanny, but she should talk to her to make sure that it doesn't keep happening. Nip it in the bud, OP. And let her know you know without saying how you know. Nanny knows she's late. You could've found out from any number of sources, she's not going to ask how you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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very very bad reason - she should allow herself extra time then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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a very very bad reason would be she was buying and smoking crack. Perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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when it comes to a young child it is a very very bad reason. smoking crack would be a criminal reason. big diff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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I hate this logic. Start with being early and work backwards. Not the other way around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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OP here: for some reason, I can't reply to people. Anyway, I'm not annoyed that she hasn't arranged plydates, but I'm annoyed that she lied about knowing whether there were other nannies or not. How could she know if she's been late?! As for lateness, I would think that if she's still working out timing of her commute, she would make a point of giving herself extra time early on. It's the responsible thing to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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when you see her, just tell her that school called saying that you were late. please try to give yourself more time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Be direct - Nanny, I heard that you were late picking up Michael from camp the last 2 days. Please make sure it does not happen agaig [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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ITA, "They called from the camp. I'm sure it was a transport thing but maybe you should leave earlier so it doesn't happen again." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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ok, that's what I'll do. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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don't tell her where you heard the information. let her be paranoid. it could be your friend or the school, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] We're in midtown and the apt is boiling hot even with fans. Is everyone running their a/c's today? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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no a/c unless it's over 90 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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mines on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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