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[ - ] Is it OK for DCs to go to grandparents for the week? Seems like a long time. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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I used to go for 6 weeks in the summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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Do they know them well enough? I would feel comfortable with that but my mom is here 2 days a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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pretty much. they see each other 3-4x/year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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sounds like a wonderful bonding experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Humor me, I'm buzzed and emotional. I love my 1yo. She is so fun and its so great she is finally able to verbally communicate (a little). She has her own fun little, flirty personality....too stinking cute!!!! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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huh???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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what huh? Just expressing my drunken motherly emotions. Get over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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my dd just turned 1 recently and I'm so overly emotional too! It's crazy! Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 PM Flag
[ - ] I am a single mom of a 7 mo. I have developed extreme insomnia and have hardly slept in 2 months. I am going to be admitted to the hospital and my sister is going to take my son to her home in SF (I'm in LA). I am sooooo scared. And I cannot believe I am going to not see my son for a week or more! I feel awful. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Get some rest. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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I went into the psych ward at one month pp. Had bad insomnia, couldn't eat, couldn't calm down. It was best thing in the end although scary. What are you going in for? What unit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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op: psych ward under extreme depression though i don't feel depressed just insane from no sleep. how long did you stay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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I think with pp mental health issues it can be hard to separate what is being caused by lack of sleep, and what is causing lack of sleep. Does the depression/anxiety come from total exhaustion and then trigger insomnia or what you know? I went in for observation for 3 days (ended up being 5 days due to w/e admission) and then 2 weeks later again for 3 days (was not getting follow up help I needed--anxiety turning to depression). I am totally well now. DS is 2.5 and I have just weaned off Zoloft competely this last week and doing very well. Best of luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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np wow. incredible story. have you ever had a history of depression? are you considering other children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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well, i hope it's as quick as that. docs think the insomnia is caused by ppd which i have had mildly but also have a history of depression. i just need some sleep cause i can't get more than 3 hrs a night no matter what i take and i have to take something where i can still hear him if he needs me. tough situation but it'll be ok. i hope he'll be ok, it'll be a transition for us both :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Wish you the best and some rest. So glad you have family to help out. Your son will only benefit from you taking charge of your health. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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good for your for getting help - hope you get some serious rest - gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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do you know what it is about? why you can't sleep? What will help? drugs? therapy? you'll feel a lot better and will be better for him. lucky it is now and not when he is just a bit older and has a lot of separation issues. it is perfect timing. he will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] that david beckham is GROSS. and his wife is worse. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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she is one zitty woman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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They have the trashy English accents too, I cannot stand to listen to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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ITA, I think we should ship their bums back to britian [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
[ - ] I love House Hunters - just can't get enough of it 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Suzanne WHHHHHang drives me nuts. [ Reply | More
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All those poor people that bought at the top of the market. When is the "where are they now" foreclosure shows coming? They are still showing segments where sellers have multiple offers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
[ - ] I have identical twin girls who are 6yo. Normally I dress them differently, but today because we were meeting my mom for a special lunch (no school today) I put them in the matching dresses she had sent me, to please her. Four people stopped me on the street to say how shameful it was that I wasn't letting them develop their own personalities. Are people really this stupid? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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very very odd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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people should mind their own business. can't believe how perfect strangers feel the need to reprimand you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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i have b/g twins and it was so fun to sometimes co-ordinate them. I also remember as a child begging for a matching outfit to my bestfriend. people are such morons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Ugh - tell them to shut the F up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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I have 5 yo fraternal twins who look nothing alike. They insist on wearing the same clothes & refuse to wear their sister's handmedowns because there is only one of each. No-one has ever commented once on their being dressed alike although I do get a lot of "are they twins?" which I do think is pretty self evident. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 10:25 PM Flag
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Where do you live? People are so annoying. I don't have twins, but this weekend my 3 y/o was sick and I need to walk 20 blocks, so I had her in the stroller and had the newborn in the Bjorn. She's big for her age and I had several annoying women tell on my street corners that she was too big to be in a stroller / that I was spoiling her / that this was the beginning of the end to her being a spoiled brat for life. WTF people... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 10:42 PM Flag
[ - ] WTF is up with this fear itself show on NBC - A bit rough for prime time or what 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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NBC is getting yuck, did you see Password and Swingtown, I think CBS is about to rule [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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I haven't seen any of this I am SHOCKED [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Yeah skreeching in flames - thats nice after a long day when you want/need to go to bed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Florida Panhandle. Friends want us to meet them there. What's it like? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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Armpit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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Redneck Riviera [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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most lovely white sand beaches you'll see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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OP: If that's the case how come no one goes there, knows about it...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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What are you talking about? It's a huge vacation destination. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Well I grew up in the south and everyone goes there - much prefered beach wise to the Atlantic [ Reply | More
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OP: I was told the water was amazing and the pictures look nice.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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it is nice - spent every vacation as a kid there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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I heard Destin is ok but also very Redneck, you have to go to a big resort and stay there, cannot really leave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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oh get over yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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why couldn't you leave? It's really no different from other beach spots in NC or FL--nice beaches, your generic outlet mall, chain restaurants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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South Beach is not like this, no generic outlet malls and chain restuarants, Key West is not like this either, not all Florida beaches are like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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please. Sawgrass Mills is like 20 minutes away from S. Beach. Key West is not a beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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I have never even heard of Sawgrass Mills, I usually fly into Miami and South Beach is a 20 minute cab ride away, we do not leave until our cab ride back. Why would you want to go to chain restuarants and outlet malls? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Did I say that I wanted to? I am talking about what is outside of beach destinations. S. Beach is one big resort itself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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I think both are much better than the panhandle, the panhandle is like hicksville [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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have a great life judgy judy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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OP: Uh Oh. Former NYer friend who is in ATL now really wants us to go. Can't say, your beach town discovery is gross.... CAn I? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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OP: What happens if you leave? Crime? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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you might see normal people! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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you mean fat people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Gasp! Fat people ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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My children call them Idaho Hippos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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that's not nice. who taught them that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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how odd and rude - is this really ok with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Obviously not and I do not know where they heard it, I correctly them of course but it was hysterical when I heard it. My son, who can be quite clever said because it seems like everyone from Idaho, Arkansas, Wyoming, Minnesota etc. always looks like a Hippo, they are just huge. He said it was an observation and he heard this mother at the school at pick up call fat people hippos. I was trying to stay in control but it was a bit funny at the time and thought clever of him to put this all together. I told him it was not nice but you have to admit it is hilarious. We hope he will stop using it, he has now taught his brother as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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gotcha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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britney has a condo there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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doesn't she also own a condo in that building with the weird clock thing in Manhattan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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not sure if she does but I know she used to own one on 4th and lafayette [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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OP: We are going with kids, so the restaurants, etc not that big of a deal. Just a spot I am not familiar with but friend said it is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] have a 21 mo who is refusing to clean up her toys every night. suggestions? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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you have to make it a game and help at that age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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i do help, obviously. i tell her that in 5 minutes it is time to clean up, and she refuses. if i toss things in a bucket, she still refuses. just will not do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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np: hand over hand and sing the clean up song [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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what is hand over hand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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put your hand over her hand and help her pick up legos etc.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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^^tell her you will need to help her if she can't do it on her own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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i do do that and she kicks all the toys with her feet. and cries and cries. seems a bit forceful. what i did tonight may or may not work. i told her i was going to read a book until she was ready to clean up. for 15 minutes she hung around and then i told her that i was sorry she did not want to clean up and sorry that we missed bathtime and it was time to put on pjs. we'll see what happens tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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gotta sing the cleanup song and start cleaning yourself - hand her things to put away etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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cleanup song???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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hate to say it but Barney has the all time classic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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agree - singing is classic - totally works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere, clean up, clean up, everybody do your share or it is time to pick up and put away, pick up and put away, pick up and put away, it is time to pick up and put away... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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oh my goodness. can you describe the tune to me? above it says it is a barney tune. i have no clue! never seen it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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check youtube. there's go to be versions of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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agree- and it is Barney [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/transition-rhymes.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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do it periodically through the day. model for a week or so, then insist--no snack until you put the blocks away etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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it's usually the last clean up that she is having a hard time with. near bed time. play,eat, play, then clean up... we could play, clean, eat, play, clean.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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we do play,clean, eat, bath, bedtime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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we have too much time after dinner sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Hello? Is anyone out there? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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wow, no one, huh? op [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone taking cytomel? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] is it normal for hamsters (dwarf Roborowvski) to attack and eat each other? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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fraid so - I learned the hard way - so grossed out I didn't eat for a week [ Reply | More
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two males? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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i think so. if you put two males together. i had one and it would attack me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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oh, my god , is that making me crack up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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cannot put hamsters in same cage. death match [ Reply | More
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those idiots at the pet shop said it would be ok! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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oh so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:58 PM Flag
[ - ] My mom doesn't keep any mementos, souvenirs, prized posessions, etc. I always thought it was a little strange. She has thrown away historic photos of our family, childhood art we made for her, etc. She also doesn't care about items of monetary value either. What would cause her to not care? Is this normal behavior? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Is she materialistic? Does she prefer new things to old? Is she a youngest child? [ Reply | More
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She doesn't attach meaning to objects. Does she like to talk about memories though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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That seems weird to me. Photos to me are "historic", how do you throw old photos away? They are prized possesions in my book. I'm all about not keeping clutter but mementos and photos are another story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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Some bad history there somewhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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