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[ - ] City walking moms...what are you wearing for shoes? I need suggestions for something that looks good, functional, and comfy too. tall order? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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I just wear my Tretorn sneakers. They lose points for being sneakers, but at least they're somewhat cool looking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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love zappos. Found comfortable heels: softspots, softwalks, sofft brands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Is the person who said that they heard that Anderson siblings might be getting preference at PS9 G&T here. If so, how credible are your sources? Did you hear that from someone at DOE, from the school or just on UB? 46 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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if that happens, they have to give preference to ps9 kids over others for their program. otherwise makes no sense for ps9. they need new blood and if there is going to be this sort of cooperation, it should go both ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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there is no truth to that rumor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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yes, there is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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np: I am at PS9 (and pretty involved) and asked about it and nobody there has heard of it. The school is very much against it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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I don't want to start a big fight, but I am interested to know why the school might be against it (particularly if it works both ways). I always imagine the great hardship of having children in two different schools in NY. It seems sort of sad to me that a family might have to pass up a school like Anderson because their other child is in school in a different part of the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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The way it was presented was as a one-way, one-sided thing for Anderson families, nothing at all to gain for PS9 families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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np: Anderson administration hates the sibling preference for A siblings, there is no way they would support it for PS9 siblings, they'd scream bloody murder if that was to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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Most A families aren't even eligible for PS9 placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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geographically? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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well, prior to this year, many who got into anderson did not have high enogh scores to get into ps9, except off the w/ late in the game. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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That's not really what I was talking about. The majority of A families now come outside of D3 and therefore are not at all eligible for PS9 placement. I can't see DOE changing that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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The majority of families at the whole school? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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In the lower grades, which are the ones with eligible siblings. The older grades are more UWS/D3 centric, as the school's popularity outside of district shot up hugely once they opened their middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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So K-5 families are mostly coming from outside D3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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given that greatest number of high scorers come from D2/D3, and anderson is most geographically desirable for D3 kids, I predict that majority will come from there. the onsite was used to make it more diverse, but the scores and logistics will bring it to where it has always been [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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I don't know, I predict the 'lottery' will try to make is somewhat diverse once again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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More diverse, but not necessarily from outside D3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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np: That's not true at all. Why would you even post that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Right, you can't apply to PS9 at all unless you live in D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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Think about it from the perspective of a family already bringing their child to Anderson from say, Queens. Child number 2 scores, say a 96 olsat. What is this poor family going to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Send that child to a G&T in Queens, or a gen ed there. This is the reality now, the majority of A kids have siblings elsewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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how can they possibly pick both children up from school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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Most kids take the bus to school and back home again. No problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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I was led to believe that busing was only available to families in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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I meant the kid going local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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Sorry. Don't follow?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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I mean. Busing is only available in Manhattan, so how can a family from Queens possibly deal with picking one child up at Anderson and another in Queens? Seems impossible. It seems like they'd have to pull #1 out of A...sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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as a ps9 parent, I'd be willing to give them sib preference at our school, if they make a fair trade and take the same number of ps9 kids preferentially who make the cutoff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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I hope that DOE will be as generous as you! It's a tough situation! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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No it is not. A never had a sibling preference so families going there knew exactly what they were getting into, and need to have planned for it. No need to screw D3 kids over this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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How would it be screwing D3 kids if the sib pref went both ways. I would think that it would actually benefit them in terms of A admissions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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But it will not go both ways. A is adamant about sibling preference undermining the school to begin with, they finally managed to get rid of the PS9 preference for MS a couple years ago and the last thing they want to do is to go back to that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Well, perhaps the DOE has the opportunity now to create more good will between the two schools. BTW I am not invested in either school...just responding to the above posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Explain how it would work the other way in a way that would be equitable and wouldn't screw D3.Currently only some of A kids come from D3. Therefore if you only give D3 priority for 9 you are not giving equitable treatment to all A sibs. But if you open 9 to non D3 you are screwing D3 out of seats in their district program (the most desirable one too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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There is usually a mom and a dad who could split up those responsibilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Wasn't there some controversy about the availability of G&T K programs in Queens? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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^^Oops. Hit enter too soon. I think that it would be amazing for DOE to accommodate this type of situation. I do realize that there are families living in district 3 who need spaces for their children, but I suppose I can appreciate how difficult the decisions will be for the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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All of this would be a lot easier to swallow if they hadn't gone down to 1 G&T class at 9. It is arguably the best G&T in district 3 and if they allow double sibling preference (A & 9) then they will be in a position of accepting only about 10 new families. To accommodate the A sibs they should go back to 2 G&Ts and then everyone will be happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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Actually no, A would be very much up in the arms about 2 G&Ts at PS9 if it means losing space for specialty rooms, which would likely happen if not this year than next for sure. There is not enough space for all in the building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Then A families can't have their cake and eat it too. If the siblings did not qualify for Anderson even given the sibling preference then they need to step to the back of the line for 9 G&T just like everyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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A administration is totally against the sibling preference across the board, so they could not care less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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Fact of life is that in NYC many siblings attend different schools. Hunter has no sibling preference and most siblings go elsewhere. One kid qualifies for G&T another doesn't. Parents choose single sex private schools knowing they have kids of different genders, etc. Families need to work it out. It is nice the DOE is trying to accommodate most families, but how many exceptions should they be expected to make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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ITTTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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ITA too. the schools are different -- they share space, but the admissions are completely different, as are the administrations. i actually think giving D3 kids preference to anderson screws all the other kids who qualify who live outside D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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actually the schools are very very similar. ps9 has more of a community responsibility thing, given the gen ed aspect, but otherwise the schools share the specials teachers and in the lower grades have a very similar curriculum 9although anderson is accelerated in math) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 09:03 PM Flag
[ - ] my mother wants to come visit for the summer fr/ out of state (about 6 wks). we have a baby and a 2 bed/1 bath apt. should I have her sublet an apt or stay with us? she's stayed before and it's been tense (bet. her and me), but I feel bad asking her to spend the money. she's willing and realizes the tension in staying with us. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.26.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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have her rent her own place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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ita - 6 weeks is a long time. She will probably ike having her own space too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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I would suggest it. With new baby it is stressful to have someone there in the space for that long. It will be better for both of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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can you check if one of your neighbors might be out of the city for the summer and rent their place for her? We did that for Christmas one year and it was awesome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:53 AM Flag
[ - ] If you found out you're pg w/unplanned #3 and did not want more dcs, money is very tight, would you consider other options? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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I wouldn't, no. I'd find a way to deal and know that ultimately I'd be in love with that child. BUT... I don't judge whatever choice someone makes in that situation, because it's an unbelievably hard one to be in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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if i didn't want more dc, i would abort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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no. and now that i have a third dc, i would say definitely not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Need help figuring out double stroller question. DS will be almost 2.5 when DD is born. He likes to walk, but gets tired, and obviously in stores and stuff it's better to have him in a seat. So I guess I need one, but which? I know people love Phil and Ted's, but it's so heavy. Are they all? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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yes. do you have a car? if you'll be transfering to car a lot get a light one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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NP: what brands are lighter? i am pg and the age difference will be the same as OPs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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they all are heavy, unless you get mclaren double or similar that you throw in the car. otherwise i highly recommend BOB Revolution Duallie with a swivel front wheel! it is an excellent stroller and fits through manhattan size doors and elevators! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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P&T Vibe is lighter than the Sport and folds without having to remove the second seat. I have the Sport for my 2.5yo and 7mo and it's worked for us but I never need to fold it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have (or know someone who has) three kids, living in NYC? Is it doable if you're not independently wealthy??? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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I'm sure it's doable, but personally I can't imagine wanting to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Really? Why not? Do you have kids now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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One, and it's stressful and expensive enough! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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I wonder if it's that much more stressful than two. I've heard that after two, it's just "addinganother potato to the pot" at dinnertime. I.e., no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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I've heard that, too, but I don't buy it, because if you have one or two, there's enough adults to balance it out, whereas if you have more than two, there's always going to be one kid running away while you tie the others' shoes, you know what I mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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my sister has 4 kids. the 4th kid was adding another potato. the third kid was a lot harder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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We have 3, not independently wealthy (ie trust funds) but hhi >1 mill. It's really expensive - esp thinking ahead to private school x 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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thats wealthy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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I think that it's do-able without loads of money, but I'd assume public school and shared bedrooms. We all like different "extras" -- 3 DC on a limited budget might mean daycare and after-school instead of a nanny or less frequent travel or not-fancy camp in the summertime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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I know someone with 4 kids living in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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the only people i know w 4 dc in nyc are all wealthy, finance-types. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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We have three. They share the bedroom. We have a part-time nanny. They go to public schools. We could need more space and one-on-one attention for each kid is limited, but they have each other... We love it that way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] POLL: What smell reminds you the most of summer? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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kind of obvious ones: sunscreen and seawater. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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fresh mown grass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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michael kors leg shine... love that smell :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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cut grass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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coconut or cocoa butter in the suntan lotion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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French fries combined with chlorine smell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Repost: I'm trying to get pregnant, should I stop doing kick boxing? I start one month ago because I want to loose some weight. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I wouldn't stop until you get the positive test...then yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] any UWS mmoms on? were you kept up by partyers on 78th/Columbus last night? What can we do? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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lock the kids in their bedrooms and join the party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] is there still a sn board? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Yes, but people have been upset by the bad effects of crossposting, and most have migrated over to youbemom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Ditto. I for one will still come here but the crossposting thing has been really damaging (even in some cases when we have done it to ourselves by accident). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I am wearing a mid thigh babydoll tank dress over dark denim cropped pants. Do I look cute or stupid? I am petite and thin btw. long hair and young looking. I like the look but don't want to look stupid. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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r the pants tight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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what shoes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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silver flip flops with a little wedge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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you sound very insecure. How are we supposed to know if you look good or not? Grow up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Good gift for a boy turning 1? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.26.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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