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- Toddler I am drinking a TJ's wine called "Well Red" and eating sun chips
- Toddler The pimento cheese trend makes me laugh every time.
- what trend?
- Why? It's delicious
- NC in da house! Did you see that funny thing on fb 38 reasons you know you are from NC? And they left off pimiento cheese!
- that's pretty funny.
- Is it a trend? I know it is a staple in the south. I have to admit I like it though...in the way I sometimes like Ranch dressing and Ramen noodles
- yes. restaurants are making their own. frying balls of it, making sandwiches, adding curry to it. it always makes me think of my gran.
- Toddler Ex moved out a year ago and it was so hard in the beginning. Now when he comes here, I can't wait for him to get the hell out!
- why is he there?
- picking up the kids, the kids always invite him in to show him stuff
- why is he there?
- Toddler Hoarders!!! Is anyone watching?
- No- what's up? Dh watching game
- worst one ever. A women who puts dead animals (anything from roadkill to cats) in her freezer.
- That's beyond hoarders- it's crazy!
- yes!!!
- That's beyond hoarders- it's crazy!
- worst one ever. A women who puts dead animals (anything from roadkill to cats) in her freezer.
- No- what's up? Dh watching game
- Toddler DH & I just joined a country club, not the most pretentious one. What kind of things should I wear? I know, the most ridiculous post of the day. tia.
- if you have to ask...
- They have a dress code. Tennis whites. No jeans, right?
- OP: jeans are allowed in certain areas, but what do most people wear?
- Very nice sporty clothes, conservative swimsuits, lily Pulitzer.
- Np- I belong to several clubs and I don't wear LP. Do they still make it?
- Yes and I have some really nice silk tunics from this season and white jeans. They have some nice dresses but they are too precious for me.
- np The moms at my fairly pretentious club wear bikinis. And NO Lilly.
- Np- I belong to several clubs and I don't wear LP. Do they still make it?
- Very nice sporty clothes, conservative swimsuits, lily Pulitzer.
- OP: jeans are allowed in certain areas, but what do most people wear?
- most have dress codes.
- this...(more)
- love you
- OP: lol!!
- No jeans, cute sundresses
- To what? Pool? Lunch? Dinner? Cocktails?
- OP: all of the above.
- lilly pulitzer makes lots of white dresses
- ^sorry just lp
- OP: So buy a LP shift dress?
- ^sorry just lp
- Toddler Shopping for summer dresses an amazed how few there are that are just cotton.
- try shopping for 100% cotton socks for kids. impossible
- Boden?
- 40 bucks for two pairs of socks?
- np: I buy those. They come in packs of 6 and are adorable (and wear well).
- i'm going to check them out ty
- np: I buy those. They come in packs of 6 and are adorable (and wear well).
- 40 bucks for two pairs of socks?
- Yes. I've tried that too. Maddening. Is this new? I feel like more things used to be cotton, but maybe I'm just a fuddy duddy.
- annoying. no wonder dc's feet stink after school. even if i get geox, mesh nike sneakers etc
- ohhhhhhhh. this! although Hanes has them
- but only the thick white ones, no?
- Boden?
- Cotton is expensive and Americans are cheap
- h&M
- right? simple, loose summer cotton dresses. When I find them, I buy in bulk. I am contemplating getting a seamstress to sew me up a few
- Where have you found them??
- It stretches all out, gets ass prints in dresses
- Territory ahead catalog, j Jill
- try shopping for 100% cotton socks for kids. impossible
- Toddler From the initial 5 cases, there are at least 30 cases of measles in New York City now, including 26 in the Borough Park area of Brooklyn and 4 in Williamsburg. (2013)
- Soooo?? Look he few, yay!
- yup. vaccinate people. Please.
- i had the measles as a kid....don't remember it at all...but I think I was under 2 y o
- Television Any chance shitty psychic mom is on?
- Toddler What time do I leave midtown to catch a 6:00 flight from LGA on a Monday morning?
- i'd leave around now
- 430
- Hmmm. That late?
- 4:30
- now is good
- you two are insane and clueless. adn not amusing.
- Uptight twat
- bore
- Uptight twat
- you two are insane and clueless. adn not amusing.
- a Monday or this Monday?
- A monday.
- man, you cheaped out. domestic, 4:15, International 3:15
- lga does not do international
- Toddler If you ever go to Costco, you MUST buy brownie brittle. Best treat ever
- no you must not! and you must stay away from the babka loaf! omg
- Can't. Too damn fattening.
- this
- It's actually not too bad, just can't eat the entire bag in one sitting
- This post has been disliked 3 times. Butter and sugar is bad.
- It's a treat. What's the big deal? Are you very overweight?
- 5’7" and 122.
- Again, what's the big deal then?
- Eating sugar is bad for you.
- Lol
- Eating sugar is bad for you.
- so you need to gain a few
- No thanks. And I'd rather eat food than sugary stuff.
- You sound like a total bore. Nobody suggested you eat brownie brittle in place of all other foods
- Yes. I'm a bore. I know how sugar affects me and that it's unhealthy.
- You sound like a total bore. Nobody suggested you eat brownie brittle in place of all other foods
- No thanks. And I'd rather eat food than sugary stuff.
- Again, what's the big deal then?
- 5’7" and 122.
- stick in the ass
- Seriously
- It's a treat. What's the big deal? Are you very overweight?
- This post has been disliked 3 times. Butter and sugar is bad.
- triple creme brie...
- lobster bisque
- my friend is addicted
- buy the big chocolate cake
- Toddler Every place else is just nothingness.......
- Toddler I made cauliflower crust pizza - not bad at all!
- w did you come up with this idea?
- search of low carb recipes
- When I made it, crust was so soggy.
- I squeezed the cauliflower out before I mixed it up - it definitely wasn't crispy, but it had a crust
- post pls!
- I used this recipe...(more)
- ty
- I used this recipe...(more)
- w did you come up with this idea?
- Special Needs Can I share: I was at a baseball game last night with older son. Some girls in my younger sons class come up to me and say, is Timmy here. I say, No. they good, he gets in...(more)
- I"m sad for you. That sucks. And those girls need to be taught some manners.
- I feel they were young and being honest. he is redirected a lot. and we might start meds soon. I just worry that my son is getting a bad rap. He is a good kid. nice, kind, just...(more)
- it sounds like he demonstrates some bad behavior.
- he does, he is hyper but not bad or mean, just hyper
- I had that happen to me with a little girl. My ds also has ADHD. I wanted to smack her, but then later found out none of the kids like to play with her and call her a tattler....(more)
- I don't think these girls are mean, I think they were just being rude and honestly, I've never ever seem my child interact with them, EVER. They might be in the same class but...(more)
- This little girl wasnt in my ds class either. I'm just saying you really don't know. It is important to treat the adhd. Social skills, meds if needed etc.
- not op but are you the poster from below who wrote about DD in homeroom?
- No. ?
- not op but are you the poster from below who wrote about DD in homeroom?
- This little girl wasnt in my ds class either. I'm just saying you really don't know. It is important to treat the adhd. Social skills, meds if needed etc.
- I don't think these girls are mean, I think they were just being rude and honestly, I've never ever seem my child interact with them, EVER. They might be in the same class but...(more)
- it sounds like he demonstrates some bad behavior.
- i wish i could like this a hunred times
- What is wrong with kids these days? No respect. I can't imagine going up to a parent and saying something like that when I was 6.
- OP: and I agree. and I just said, well, he's not here. and walked away with a smile. but really, kids who are "typical have bad manners too"
- I teach kids and I think there is a lack if respect in general.
- OP: and I agree. and I just said, well, he's not here. and walked away with a smile. but really, kids who are "typical have bad manners too"
- I feel they were young and being honest. he is redirected a lot. and we might start meds soon. I just worry that my son is getting a bad rap. He is a good kid. nice, kind, just...(more)
- I've heard the same comments about my DD and I hate hearing this. Luckily she doesn't seem to be bothered and can stand up for herself, but it still hurts me
- how does she stand up for herself. I need to be prepared for the day I he hears it. also, how old
- she's 7 now. She just doesn't let words bother her, has thick skin.
- i need to have thick skin. do you think I should feel embrassed. it's a small town and I worry
- she's 7 now. She just doesn't let words bother her, has thick skin.
- how does she stand up for herself. I need to be prepared for the day I he hears it. also, how old
- i hate to say this, but if your son needs meds to handle his ADHD, you should really get on that now. the girls were very rude and obnoxious to speak to you like that; however,...(more)
- i hear you, do you have a child with SN or on meds now
- not right now, but i try to stay aware of signs. dh was undiagnosed adhd growing up and finally received a diagnosis when he was in his 40s. he is on adderall and it has changed...(more)
- ^^heartbreaking
- thank you, I appreciate your help and response
- not right now, but i try to stay aware of signs. dh was undiagnosed adhd growing up and finally received a diagnosis when he was in his 40s. he is on adderall and it has changed...(more)
- Meds are not the cure all. I have a similar ds to op and we started meds this year but they are not the only thing that's helping. It's everything . Social skills, parent...(more)
- or: itttta
- Op: we are doing SS but it's his impulsiveness that gets in the way, it's out of control - always has been
- Meds are not helping us that much for impulsiveness. They help him focus in class.
- nnp- EXATLY
- i hear you, do you have a child with SN or on meds now
- I"m sad for you. That sucks. And those girls need to be taught some manners.
- Toddler Staying at my parent's house. 11mo went to sleep so easily. I just went in to check in her and my mom followed. Mom started hysterically laughing and woke db. Baby is now in her...(more)
- what made her laugh?
- She had been drinking. She's a fucking moron.
- give her to mom and go to bed.
- not if she's been drinking
- yeah i hadn't seen that bit. sucks.
- this
- not if she's been drinking
- well she isn't home, take her out, rock her and wait til she is sound asleep this time.
- she was sound asleep (NP)
- yes but now she isn't and the normal rules don't apply.
- she was sound asleep (NP)
- Sorry. I see how this would be annoying, but I'm picturing your mom laughing and it's making me laugh, too. She sounds funny.
- I'm too mad to laugh.
- I understand. I'm sorry.
- I'm too mad to laugh.
- what made her laugh?
- Toddler PSA: Gap actually has cute summery skirts. Haven't found anything there in such a long time. Just had to share.
- Link us up
- - no subject -...(more)
- Yep. Cute. Coupons?
- They always seem to have sales, but I paid full price. Thought they were so cute and had to have them!
- Enjoy
- They always seem to have sales, but I paid full price. Thought they were so cute and had to have them!
- Yep. Cute. Coupons?
- - no subject -...(more)
- Link us up
- Toddler Planning a disney trip at end of June....going to ask some questions here would appreciate any help. THX in advance
- i will try
- Did you do a meal plan? Is it worth it?
- If you have big eaters in your family, yes. But it is pretty much a wash, I think, and probably nt worth it if you value flexibility
- +1
- We did not. Didn't seem worth it. We have small eaters.
- If you have big eaters in your family, yes. But it is pretty much a wash, I think, and probably nt worth it if you value flexibility
- Did you get the park hopper option?
- My dc were little-- 6 and 5-- and wouldn't have had the energy for park hopping
- Yes. Didn't use it, but kids are young. Still liked having the option to be flexible.
- I asked and already was told swan or dolphin are best reasonably priced hotels. any others?
- Those aren't Disney resorts, so no magical express or dining plan.
- its our first trip, probably going to do 5 days 4 nights. Is that enough? in your opinion
- how old are dc? do they like water parks? what's their stamina like?
- dd is 4.5yo, DS is 6mo. we probably cant be out all day need to be able to go back to hotel mid day to recharge relax etc
- Np- you definitly need more days if you want to be leisurely in your visit, which is fine and reasonable.
- dd is 4.5yo, DS is 6mo. we probably cant be out all day need to be able to go back to hotel mid day to recharge relax etc
- No. Not enough time for the first trip. I think 5 full days in the parks not including travel.
- ^^^5 minimum.
- No, go for a full week
- how old are dc? do they like water parks? what's their stamina like?
- Ive also read that if you want real convenience stay at a hotel that is on the monorail. Anyone know if thats true?
- Toddler Other than your dc, what do you love?
- my bf, my dog, my cat, my horse, my garden, tiny post divorce home and yard, my job, my friends. life.
- you are blessed :)
- you sound lovely and zen. Can you invite me for dinner?
- i would love to have you over for dinner, provided you bring alcohol.
- absolutely. I never arrive without it.
- deal.
- absolutely. I never arrive without it.
- i would love to have you over for dinner, provided you bring alcohol.
- hollandaise?
- for real?? why would you say that? yikes
- the tiny post divorce house & horse made me think of her--not anything negative about what you said
- she has a horse?
- Huh. I don't remember any details about the house. You must pay better attention than I do.
- the tiny post divorce house & horse made me think of her--not anything negative about what you said
- for real?? why would you say that? yikes
- god I wish I could post this
- All dogs, used furniture, sports cars
- my puppy
- Dh, Dave Matthews Band, crisp beautiful days.
- reading, sleeping, my parents, friends, cheeseburgers, vodka tonics, warm weather, foot rubs, oral sex.
- my dh, my parents and sibs, my friends, my job, , my dog, some costume jewellry, a few pieces of art
- The paddle game and the chair, and the remote control...(more)
- The ashtray, the remote control, the paddle game, and this magazine, and the chair....(more)
- mountain dew? Doritos?
- it's from The Jerk with Steve Martin
- thanks for not flaming me. :)
- it's from The Jerk with Steve Martin
- mountain dew? Doritos?
- The ashtray, the remote control, the paddle game, and this magazine, and the chair....(more)
- dh and my mom and brothers,
- my friends, the beach, music, my garden, food
- reading, my family back home, a few friends, long walks and more reading
- my mom and dad are gone but have so much of my heart; my sister; many are dear to me but they have my love. dh also, sometimes. ;
- this sounds like a Beatles song
- dh. my mom. 80 degree days and 50 degree nights. napping on the beach. pinot grigio. this place.
- Wine, food
- i love DH, really good desserts, my friends and any vacation where I don't have to worry about cooking.
- ^ oh yeah and my parents and my sister
- my mom my mom my mom my mom oh my amazing mom
- my 3 closest friends, my violin, my dog, my job
- cats, dh, my computer
- my husband, my extended family, my garden, my chickens, my friends, my 3mos chubby juicy thighs, traveling, the ocean, diving, swimming with my underwater headphones, music,...(more)
- no one at all, very sad
- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsm5ql4NQz1ql4a43o1_250.gif...(more)
- my bf, my dog, my cat, my horse, my garden, tiny post divorce home and yard, my job, my friends. life.
- Toddler What do you think about people who want to game the college admissions process? by faking interests, coaching, etc.?
- Admissions people I know claim they can tell immediately which kids were coached and they do not like it.
- Pretty easy to see through them
- Toddler What do you think of this dress?...(more)
- Pretty basic.
- ok, just ok
- There is nothing to think about that dress. it's fine. I've already forgotten what it looks like.
- Eh
- I bought one of those in a print - it was too short in the bust for me, but I liked it otherwise.
- they sell them in prints?
- they did - probably still have some in the store
- they sell them in prints?
- pretty, basic, looks comfortable, easy to wear
- thought about ordering it, Love it.
- ^^ but wish there was a longer version. Would love it more if it was ankle length
- basic but i like it. Looks like good for everyday wear plus travelling.
- Toddler So i'm the one who bought the white pants from loft. I also bought a bunch of shirts from there. Tried them on for DH, he said they all looked bad on me, but really liked the...(more)
- Very odd
- This is beyond riveting. Please report back when he tells you which colors look best.
- op: he said the green was the worst and not my color at all. i'll post more as I get more feedback.
- Is he your dh or your daddy?
- how is giving someone opinions on clothes suddenly a daddy thing?
- thank you!
- Is he your dh or your daddy?
- op: he said the green was the worst and not my color at all. i'll post more as I get more feedback.
- Did the shirts make you look like a mom?
- op: yes! and he said "god you look like a fugly mom, take those back. i want to see you looking less mom-like"
- are you making this up?
- I TOLD YOU THE JEANS WERE MOM JEANS AND I WAS FLAMED. i was just looking out for your best interest.
- op: no actually he loved the jeans, just not the tops. i think they weren't fitted enough for his tastes. he wants me to look less like a mom and more like a girl gone wild.
- ah, so you married a perv. Ick.
- yup. he hates the "mom" look. whatever that is. the more cleavage the better.
- ah, so you married a perv. Ick.
- op: no actually he loved the jeans, just not the tops. i think they weren't fitted enough for his tastes. he wants me to look less like a mom and more like a girl gone wild.
- op: yes! and he said "god you look like a fugly mom, take those back. i want to see you looking less mom-like"
- this whole post is weird, and you sound weird
- NP I had egg salad for lunch
- nnp: I cut the toenails on one of my feet today.
- 5 toes right?
- yes. All 5.
- 5 toes right?
- nnp: I cut the toenails on one of my feet today.
- NP I had egg salad for lunch
- My sister bought beautiful Fenn Wright and Manson white trousers at TJ Maxx, $20
- op: i never buy clothes there, but decided to try it out. it wasn't bad, but you do have to have patience to dig around.
- Zara has cute stuff
- Yup and the manager can tell you the days new stuff comes in
- op: i never buy clothes there, but decided to try it out. it wasn't bad, but you do have to have patience to dig around.
- really? I just bought a couple of tops. dresses & a blazer from Loft. love it
- I haven't found anything at loft for a very long time. about ready to give up shopping there.
- so where do you shop?
- nordstrom (and rack), j crew, banana.
- so where do you shop?
- Toddler How many days/nights to do for first visit to disney?
- 5/4
- at least 4 days, 5-6 if you can
- I think I'd lose my mind on day 5
- you don't go morning to night for five days. Mornings, go home, enjoy pool. Go back if you can. you can avoid going nuts that way
- I think I'd lose my mind on day 5
- 7/6
- We did 5 nights and that worked out to 4.5 days in the parks. Perfect for us. Could have been fine with another day, but not less.
- A full week
- how old are dc
- 4.5yo and 6mo
- Toddler Best reasonably priced hotel in disneyworld?
- the hilton next to the waldorf
- POFQ
- on property? swan or dolphin.best location.
- Our friends liked Art of Animation
- Toddler Horace Mann trustees pick the Friday before holiday weekend to FINALLY fess up. There is a special place reserved in hell for you mr Chair.
- fess up to what?
- they officially 'apoligized' (sort of) for the decades of child molesting and coverups.
- wait what?
- Horace Mann Apologizes for Abuse but Won’t Start New Inquiry
- ^apologized
- wait what?
- they officially 'apoligized' (sort of) for the decades of child molesting and coverups.
- huh?
- what did they fess up about? something about all of the abuse?
- ^so it gets BURIED in the news and no media attention......(more)
- i know. 2 min on the news. they should all go to jail for supporting it. or at least covering it up and letting it go on for so long.
- doesn't matter, people will still cut off a leg to send their dc there.
- no, we'd never apply there for this and a host of other reasons
- okay, and who knows if your kid would have even been accepted, just saying that this scandal won't really change the academic rep and keep people from wanting in.
- no, we'd never apply there for this and a host of other reasons
- while nothing we can say or do will erase the painful ......(more)
- everyone will get drunk in the Hamptons and forget all about it
- which is why this particular coven of warlocks chose TODAY to make a statement.
- fess up to what?
- Toddler I never sleep on the couch but i passed out for an hour felt so good, dh woke me up and insisted i go to bed. so i did washed my face changed then i sat down folding laundry then...(more)
- I would sleep on my couch every night if dh didn't care - it is so comfortable
- mine too. but after a while it gets a bit too hot
- We would have missed you
- awww
- I would sleep on my couch every night if dh didn't care - it is so comfortable
- Toddler Flame away. i talked dh into leaving city and after one year i'm ready to go back. flame flame. I'M AN IDIOT.
- why don't you like it? what went wrong?
- car. annying, expensive, drivers suck. boring,dull. huge list.
- np:sorry it was a mismatch for you.there are def bettrer and worse burbs. still, it can tajke longrer than a yr to find your pople in a new place -- burbs or city. hope things...(more)
- i will give i tmore time. Feelilng so guilty about pushing for it and now, like a seven year old, i say' no, i was wrong' pack up.
- for me, it took a while to stop focusing on what i missed from nyc that the new town lacked, and start tofocus on the great stuff my new home DID have. gl to you.
- i will give i tmore time. Feelilng so guilty about pushing for it and now, like a seven year old, i say' no, i was wrong' pack up.
- np:sorry it was a mismatch for you.there are def bettrer and worse burbs. still, it can tajke longrer than a yr to find your pople in a new place -- burbs or city. hope things...(more)
- car. annying, expensive, drivers suck. boring,dull. huge list.
- hopefully you rented a place, rather than bought one. that makes it easier.
- we rentedd. I TOLD dh it was an experiment. begged him, now he likes it, won't leave. i'm not posting place, it does not matter.
- You are doomed to be a newyarker forever
- we rentedd. I TOLD dh it was an experiment. begged him, now he likes it, won't leave. i'm not posting place, it does not matter.
- where are you?
- where did you go?
- from what city to where?
- why don't you like it? what went wrong?