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[ - ] My Sears Kenmore vacuum died after 6 months!! What brand do you use/love? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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go back to sears and demand a replacement they will probably give you the same model [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I'm in the process, but it started to act up like 5 days after the warranty ended. ugh. I've had it repaired twice now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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Is it still under warranty? I love my Miele. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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eureka works great 5 years and counting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I have an 11 year old Oreck that's been good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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dyson- LOVE it [ Reply | More
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electrolux [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Is helicopter mom insane? I just got the chance to read some of her drivel. And this is a quote from her introduction: "Downtown parents do not drill their kids on letter sounds. Uptown parents do." This is her reason why her son was the only kid in K (I assume at Lower Lab) who could not read. Discuss. 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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I tend to agree generally that uptown parents are more aggressive with their kids academically. They are all into that crap. Downtown parents have a more laid back progressive approach to learning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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Yes, it is close to work. We preferred this arrangement in order to avoid having somebody else (and paying somebody) for pickup and drop-off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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but what about playdates? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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has never been a problem. Besides the fact that the kids spend already most of the day 5 times a week together (and thus have not much desire to have playdates) we do have playdates once in a while and usually meet half way at places like American Girl Place or FAO Schwarz or we go downtown or they come uptown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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She was angry I think. She blamed other parents for her child delays. She seems to think that if all kids come in not reading to K and none of the parents tutor or drill, then the school will be forced to use better methods to teach all kids. It's obnoxious for her to asssume there's that difference between uptown and downtown. It's obnoxious to say that all the other kids were taught outside of school. I don't believe that at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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If they know how to read when they enter K, someone is teaching them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I don't believe all of them came in reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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NP: Only a couple of kids in that class entered K knowing how to read. Most learned by end of K or first half of 1st. Hers was still not reading by middle of 1st grade. Most did fine with the balanced literacy stuff, but some kids (hers included) obviously can benefit from more explicit phonics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Dude, no. My preschooler reads and she was not taught by anybody. It all developed on its own. All we did was read to her religiously and taught her the alphabet. Who doesn't do that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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Does your dc go to preK? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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private preschool with a Reggio Emilia approach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Not necessarily. My dd picked it up and we did nothing but read to her a lot, and bought the 'bob' books at B&N. She read chapter books upon entering K and now three years later is still well above grade level in reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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I posted below and my son is the same. And his sister was the complete opposite. Kids are different, plain as that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Exactly, some pick it up easily and some have to work on it. I do agree that pushing too early can backfire if child is not ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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My child learned on his own entirely. Play based preschool with no reading instruction. He was exposed to lots of reading (of course) but just in me reading to him with no emphasis on the alphabet or sounding out. He picked it up by himself and many, many early readers are the same way. In fact he memorized tons of words before he ever learned the principles of decoding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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np. Tritto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Yes, she is insane. She is pushing her kids to be somebody they are not and blame the school system for it. It is painful to read her blog. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Well you have to help your child learn to read. You can't sit back when a child is struggling and there is a lot of help out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Yes, but it seems that NEST and LL are not the right schools for her kids. Just read her stuff. Complain here, complain there. How much demanding NEST is, how LL is failing her younger child, etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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I agree. I know parents at those schools who don't complain and blame like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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I completely disagree. You can drill all you want if your kid is NOT READY and their brain wiring is not ready, thy will not read. It's obvious her kid was a late bloomer. My older DD started reading at 6.5, my youngest son at 3.5. I did *nothing* different. My son was ready, and my daughter had zero interest in letters at age 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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That's so true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Regardless of whether or not kids were taught to read prior to K, the point remains that her child's school was not equipped to teach him to read, did not identify the problem correctly, and mislabeled him as having an LD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Maybe, just maybe, Lower Lab was just the wrong school for that boy? It is a selective school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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He made the cutoff, right? Presumably it didn't require him to read before being admitted. Wouldn't it be the job of the school to figure out how to teach him to read (as in, a more phonics-based approach)? It's not really rocket science for the school to figure it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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np - No cutoff at that time. And maybe the dc wasn't ready to read. I know very very smart dcs who didn't read until 2nd grade. Not the school's fault. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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Those guys got into NEST and LL before the DOE got rid of onsites, etc. I know for a fact that NEST used to counsel kids out if they can't keep up. Guess why the mom is stressing out about every little fact? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Well the onsite weeded out many dc who would have problems. And some of the schools gave IQ test on the on site - because the OLSAT is not an IQ test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Helicopter Mom's kid would have been reading and writing if she would only give him a little time. But since his academic success seems to be much more important than anything else. Yes, he would have been in the back of the pack while he was going to catch up with all the other kids but so what? You kid cannot always be the best of the best all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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NP: I know this child, he seemed just a little slow to mature. Nice, bright kid but had a hard time focusing and listening to the teacher and getting along with others. Probably would've learned to read by end of 1st even without any intervention or specific phonics instruction, though I'm sure his mom would disagree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Do you know what really annoys me? That someone takes helicopter mom's word as gospel and gets anxious about their kid, their school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I posted that she was a nut job about 9 mos ago and nobody agreed with me. They all sided with her...but I guess now that she has 9 more months of blogging available to readers others are starting to see it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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If it is true, as she posted, the teacher told her child to cover the word and guess from the picture what the word was, I would say the school failed her child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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That was one piece, but it does help some kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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That is part of the strategy used, and it worked very well for the vast majority of kids. They are encouraged to look at multiple clues, including pictures and context. Most in that class are fantastic, avid readers who now read well above grade level and read for pleasure. That teacher is a terrific teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] NYC moms -- how much does a one-hour private swimming lesson for 2 kids run? I was quoted $75 per her per kid. I think this is nuts & way above even crazy NYC standards. Anyone ever do private lessons? TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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in suffolk county its running me about $30 or $35 for a half hour lesson for one kid so it sounds ballpark to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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^^^ oh sorry per kid? that is high [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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Yes, $150 total. $75 per child for an hour class. No discount for teaching 2 kids in same hour. My friend in Bedford paid $20 per hour for one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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60 per child at asphalt green [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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That is high, and one hour is really too long for a swimming lesson anyway. My dd is almost 7 now and does 45 minutes and after swimming for that long she is exhausted. DS is 3.5 and half hour is all he can handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
[ - ] poll: least favorite children's TV show... 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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i love them all equally if I can get 29 minutes to chill with my coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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LOL! ITA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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Caillou right now. I'm sure there will be others as DD gets older [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Wonder Pets. DS loves it, but it drives me MAD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I hate it soooo much that it is not allowed in our house! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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ITTTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Max and Ruby - banned in our house for all the whining it causes. I hate when ds speaks like Max [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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I really despise this show. I hate the stereotypes.... naughty little brother and bossy older girl and what is with her dresses? Why does she dress like she's auditioning for Jane Austen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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Barney has never aired in my house -- I decided in utero. YooGubaguba(sp?) gives me the creeps but... That said a lot of my ds's K classmates watch shows he is not allowed yet because I think they are too mature even though they are "kids" shows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Yo Gabba Gabba rocks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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eww. Tt gives me the skeevs. I find myself wondering if it would be better on mushrooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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LOL. Yo Gabba Gabba. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I hate Barney - HOWEVER it is one of the shows that has research backing and while i certainly would never view television as educational, at least kids do pick up some valuable stuff from barney. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Diego and Little Bill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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oh yeah - Little Bill is on my list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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oh, actually I listed the two shows that dd loves. Oops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Caillou (sp?) is particularly awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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There are a lot of truly awful ones. I can't stand Little Bill, Calliou, Barney, and Boobah & Teletubbies are a trippy mess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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OOBI [ Reply | More
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ita - grampoobi's hairy arm grosses me out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Teletubbies! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:19 AM Flag
[ - ] at what age should i start thinking about dc's pre-K or K? 3? i am near Lincoln center, any good schools around here? I am from overseas, have no idea about the education system here in the states. tia! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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what's your exact address? You might be zoned for 199 which is an excellent school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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about 3. You should look at International Preschool, many overseas familes there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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preschool and pre-K are not the same thing. that's one thing you should know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:46 AM Flag
[ - ] any recommendations for pediatric dentist near Lincoln center? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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interestingly I took my dd to my dentist and he said unless there is a real bad issue or the kid will not open his mouth then he can just do the regular cleanings for me. He said her teeth are far enough apart that he can get in there so easily its not worth a referral to the ped dentist. But if you have an issue of course you might need one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Jed Best (in Lincoln Towers) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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Jed? Someone is actually named Jed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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np: is this a weird name? it's my bil's name, but I am not american so didn't know it was weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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it's unusual and kind of old fashioned and hick. I guess that's b/c it was the main character on Beverly Hillbillies way back when! Just a funny name. I never met anyone named that before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I like Robert Perachia (spelling?) but he is west 90s so not exactly near lincoln center [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone care to weigh in on my weight issues? i wear a size 16 (with some 18's and some 14's. depends a lot on the cut) and weigh close to 200 pounds. i'd really like to go down a complete size or even two sizes and generally get more fit. so my questions are: do you have any tips and how long do you think it'll take me to see results? tia. 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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I don't know how long it will take and really you shouldn't worry about that either if you can help it. Just try changing 1 thing a week and lose it slowly. Maybe this week you would start walking. And then next week you can cut out sodas (diet ones too) Keep the changes and keep making them. In a couple of months you will be mich lighter and happier and healthier. Sounds like you haev a good attitude about it too. Focus on getting healthy and let your body weigh what it wants to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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thank you. i'm not really worried about my actual weight. i was always heavy, even when i was slim and really fit. but i'd really love to see results. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I know! It's great when you start feeling your clothes get looser. Maybe you should concentrate on exercise and just eat healthy food. That will tone you up a lot. GL to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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I'm about the same--though I've moved pretty solidly from 16s to 18s since DCs. It's so hard to find time to exercise or cook healthy food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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my schedule is changing soon and i want to use the change to implement some changes. in the past six years i've gained a net of almost 50 pounds. (a lot of ups and downs b/c of pregnancies and that it's hard to focus on eating well and exercising when you are overwhelmed by keepign your kids dressed and fed) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Good for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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how does cooking unhealthy food go faster? i never cooked until i had db and now he's 3, i cook dinner for us and it's so much easier than take out or cooking processed food. i've lost 20 lbs since making the switch. and i swear it doesn't take any longer. just use cookbooks, it makes a huge difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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np ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Well, DS is an incredibly picky eater so we have a lot of pasta and chicken nuggets in our house. It's easier to just eat that than to cook something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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np can you switch to ww pasta? My DD doesn't even notice the dif. That might help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Sometimes we do WW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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not op - but healthy food takes longer. it takes more planning, more grocery shopping more often, and more time to cook, at least if you want to stay away from processed foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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np it does at first but once you get into the habit, it really doesn't. I did that last summer and now don't even think to go to a box. Everything (well nearly everything) is cooked fresh. Just takes a little time to adjust [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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That assumes you have time to go to the store to buy stuff fresh. I really don't. I do one big shop over the weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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veggies will keep for a week though. If you live in the wilderness and go to town for supplies once a month I might buy your argument. A week is nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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ita. fresh foods go bad - processed foods do not. i'm all for fresh, whole foods, but it DOES take more work - no doubt about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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what veggie will not keep for a week in the fridge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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also once you have certain staples in the house, its much easier. we keep chicken/vegetable stock. i send recipes to myself via blackberry so i have them for shopping. i buy what i need and i waste a lot less food than the once a week shopping where i would overbuy and throw a lot out. even if he's eating chicken nuggets, you can make a quick salad. we're big on grilling two chicken breasts and making a big salad with cashews, diced cheese, veggies etc. its so good and so filling. takes about 20 mins to make inc chicken in grill pan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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because cooking processed meals that are ready to go is easier than going to the grocery store, chopping stuff, fixing it, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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not if you plan ahead just a little. You can even chop veggies etc on the weekend so all you haev to do is throw it together. Not that hard once you get into the habit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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i actually do this - i'm just saying that to say that real foods are easier is not really true. cooking healthy requires far more planning and foresight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I'm agreeing that it takes a little more planning and foresight. But once you get used to it, it's easy and so much better tasting and better for you ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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i agree (not OP by the way) - but its certainly an adjustment. much better though, and I like to think its instilling good eating habits in dbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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me too. I'd rather her get used to eating healthy stuff now than have to fight her later! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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anything from a box is so bad for you and for your kids. you're setting their eating habits too. it really isn't that much harder, if you want to do it. if you don't, i'm sure it seems like a huge hassle. i grew up eating from cans and boxes and want my kids to have better eating habits. my whole family was overweight. i was on that path until i had my son and changed my ways. it was a committment but now its second nature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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op: i think some things are equally easy and some things are harder to cook healthy. buying fruits and vegetables takes more frequent store trips and actual food planning. (i can't tell you how many fruits and veg have rotted in my house. you buy some pretzels or crackers or potato chips and they last indefinitely). for me, it's the snacks that are easier to do unhealthy. and that the quick and easy meals are of medium nutritional value. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I have found that if I prep fruits right when I get home from the store (wash the grapes and put them in a bowl etc) I am more likely to eat that when hungry than grab a bag of chips etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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that's a good idea. my dcs are now at the age where i'm coming up for air and i can try things like that. before this, things were really nuts. i had no idea what was in my fridge. perishables routinely spoiled. we ate scrambled eggs and mashed potatos a lot. it's not as easy to make fresh and healthy food most of the time. but it is workable when you get into a habit and you have the resources. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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I also try to keep things like hummus around. Easy quick and healthy stuff that is nearly as easy as a bag of chips [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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op: thanks. we just recently bought some hummus. it's good. a slight problem is that one dc is allergic so i tend not to give it to dcs. but yes, there are alternatives. i'm trying to slowly change things, a few at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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ita. same with carrots. i love eating baby carrots with bleu cheese dressing. so having the carrots peeled or buying baby carrots makes a big difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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you should read mindless eating. the thing is if you buy those snacks, of course they will go first. but if you limit how much of that you keep in house, you will eat what's there. i was totally the same as you and we aren't insane about no sugar etc. but for meals, its all fresh. he eats pretzels and fig newtons, and loves popsicles (the normal sugary kind, no tofu pops). but for lunch and for dinner we eat real food. i think it has behavioral consequences as well putting all those chemicals in your body. i feel horrible when i eat like that now (though i'll still make a box of mac and eat half of it myself). i used to have reflux and that's gone now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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a lot of this is very true for me. the only difference is that i don't usually buy processed foods for meals. we just end up eating a lot of scrambled eggs and quick easy foods like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] At what age did you allow dc to have popcorn? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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I still don't, she's 4.5yo (tho she had it at school once) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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3 and the first few times I watched her very closely and told her to eat one at a time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:16 AM Flag
[ - ] My 13 month old seems to be sick with another virus every 2-3 weeks. He is in daycare and has an older brother, which I know doesn't help. Ped isn't worried. Should I be, or am I being a worrywart? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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My 12 mo is the same way. She's basically been sick since October. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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my ds was on antibiotics for ear and chest infections 4-5 times this winter. He is 2.5yo. It happens. See how he does now that the weather is better, I guarantee he will stop getting so many sicknesses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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NP: This was not my experience. When my DD was that age, she caught everything imaginable at the playground during the summer: roseola, coxsackie, etc. Just saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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oh yeah the summer crap! yuck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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I'd give it until mid-summer. If she continues to be sick through June and early July, then I'd worry. Summer usually airs everything out and there is less illness. FWIW, my 3yo has had a cold for about a month and 3mos dd has caught it. This spring has been bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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we had this problem at different years for different kids. if it's just run of the mill stuff (colds, ear infections, etc) i wouldn't worry too much. if it went on to two winters of constant viruses, then i might start worrying mroe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I get phentermine? desperate 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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online [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
[ - ] how old are your dcs and how old are you? mine are 8,4 and 1.5 and i am 36. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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Your eldest was born in Europe, I see... [ Reply | More
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4, 39 [ Reply | More
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are you going for another?I am 38 and dh wants one more. I can't decide even though I have two great kids and have some family help and could afford some hired help if need be. [ Reply | More
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nope. happily done [ Reply | More
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i wish we were so settled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I'd imagine it's difficult when you can't decide... I am glad to be sure with this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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5 & 7 years old-- I'm 32 (almost 33) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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5 & 1.5, I'm 39. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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2.5 and 4.5. I am 34. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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14,12,6 - 43 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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14, 9, 5 - I am 46 [ Reply | More
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18 mos & pg, 37 yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
[ - ] i am at my wit's end. dh just will not get life insurance. he gives me a really hard time when i push him to do it. wwyd? i'm afraid it's turning into a battle of wills. i am furious. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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weird. What is his prob with life insurance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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he is an ass who doesn't care about the welfare of his family should he perish in an untimely fashion. He needs to get over himself. Take a policy out on him and schedule the medical appointment for the evening when he is home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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No insurance at all? That's crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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is his reluctance just that he's procrastinating on paperwork? or does he have some more deep-seated objection (denial about mortality or whatever)? if I were you, I would do it all yourself, including filling out all the paperwork and just get him to sign it where he needs to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Make an appointment with a financial planner who can talk about why this is important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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i would just take out a policy on him. and don't tell him if you have to but meanwhile keep working out the issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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not sure she can do that -- he may have to get physical etc -- but she can do everything else to get it in order for him -- that's what I'd do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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why not set it up yourself and just have him sign it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Can I vent? BIL started dating new woman. I hold Memorial Day party every year. Dh has a big family so it's a bit of a potluck in that I provided all meat/grill and drinks and other people bring salads and dessert. BIL called and said his new gf loves to bake so she'd bring dessert. I said she only needed to bring one and other SIL would bring something, too. He said that she wanted to do it all. LOVES to bake. I reminded him to bring something kid-friendly since there are about 30 kids. They showed up yesterday empty-handed. New gf said "I got too busy at work, sorry." I told BIL he had to go to the store and get ice cream and popsicles for the kids. He said it would make his new gf "Feel bad" and he sat down. So, dh ran out and got the kids dessert. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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that is super, super annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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that is horrible! she obviously could not car eless what you all think of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Wow, she's an asshat. What a way to meet the entire fam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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it sounds to me like its not gf's fault, the BIL did not communicate the importance of actually bringing something even if it was purchased. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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^^^ she probably told BIL that she was busy and he told her to not bother, this is my guess as to what happened [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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OP here - I fault them both. The woman is 30yo - how could she think it was okay to agree to bring something and just not? But, BIL - he knew better and was just being a jerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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i blame the BIL, I guarantee he told her not to worry about it and she believed him. Give her another shot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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I'll let it go - I really do want to like her. DH is one of 7 brothers and I do really like all of my SILs. I hope to like this one, too, and right now they seem very serious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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you are a good person. ;-) (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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if you feel comfortable doing this, next time ask for her number and chat with her directly. It sounds like he put alot of responsibility on her shoulders without notifying her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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ITA. If she got busy and ran out of time (I think we all can understand that) why wouldn't they just go buy something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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i think that's a good point. it might've just been a huge misunderstanding. she thought she was bringing something extra, he told you she would do it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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i would give my bil an earful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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wow.... way to make a first impression! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:09 AM Flag
[ - ] how early did you get a + on an early pg test? how many days into your cycle? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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day before period due. cycle was 29 tested pos on 28 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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i got one 6 days before period was due. am now 10wks. [ Reply | More
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