Preschool
- Preschool I hate when I buy a wine that I remember loving and then I don't like it anymore
- maybe you paired it with something better the first time. different food can make a wine taste great or awful.
- Preschool Let me preface this question by saying I'm a transplant & live on LI: how do I get to Weehawken? PATH from Penn station?
- i don't know but the name weehawken always makes me smile. it's a funny name.
- Op: lol, I thought the same thing :)
- i don't know but the name weehawken always makes me smile. it's a funny name.
- Preschool Melissa Morris still with Chappy...(more)
- why did she stop doing the blog?
- her body is fantastic, butter face...
- she's cute
- not in that pic, but yes, usually she looks good
- she's really not, but that's ok. Not everyone has to be pretty.
- she's cute
- Who the fuck is Melissa Morris?
- Is that chappy's head on her body?
- she seems like a sweet OCD dork who probably is very happy and content
- i wonder why she doesn't have any dc
- her husband is like 112
- how old are they
- - no subject -...(more)
- She has Monty, that's all a girl needs.
- i heart monty
- He is the cutest
- what is monty
- Her Italian greyhound
- i heart monty
- her husband is like 112
- Melissa Morris still with Chappy...(more)
- Preschool Is it a given that someone receiving chemo will lose their hair? Or do some make it through it without losing it?
- some keep it. Depends on the person and types of chemo given
- no, I am doing a kind right now that only 1/3 of the people lose their hair - and I am not
- I'm sorry you are going through that. How long have you been doing it? What kind of ca?
- I was dx'ed in Dec., started in Jan - I have another month. I have a blood cancer (that is actually not that serious)
- It's still serious. Don't kid yourself. It has changed your life forever. You are a cancer patient. A cancer survivor. Good luck to you.
- I was dx'ed in Dec., started in Jan - I have another month. I have a blood cancer (that is actually not that serious)
- I'm sorry you are going through that. How long have you been doing it? What kind of ca?
- It depends. My father did not lose his hair, but my mother did.
- My grandma lost her hair after her last treatment. My Oma ended up not losing her hair, she said it thinned but she has thick hair and nobody could tell
- Preschool Its 5pm and it is still so hot summer is Early!
- fuck you. It 's snowing here!!
- np: my friends in MN got 9" yesterday
- my friend posted a CRAZY snow photo from MN
- np: my friends in MN got 9" yesterday
- sorry life in san Diego doesnt suck..85 tomorrow
- fuck you. It 's snowing here!!
- Preschool Does it kill you when a ugly 41 year old gets a wealthy dh- first marriage- and then two years later is a sahm?
- why would i ever give a shit what someone else "gets"
- Well I'm still alive so I'd say no.
- No, wtf?
- What the hell are you talking. About?
- That life does not appeal to me, so no. Also I try not to compare myself to other in that way, I think it's a recipe for unhappiness
- no, because i enjoy my own life.
- Awww...that was me. I hope it hurt you bad.
- You must be really unhappy, huh?
- are you kidding me ? am I supposed to hope that she dies alone ?
- Are these all things of which to be jealous?
- no. should it?
- Preschool Having thin arms would be my biggest dream come true
- get this and do the arm segment every other day...(more)
- Preschool I just hate my flabby flabby huge upper arms- how I dream of thin delicate upper arms
- I started doing pushups a few weeks ago. Huge difference.
- I have muscle-- just a few thick layer of flab on top
- I started doing pushups a few weeks ago. Huge difference.
- Preschool I just wish I could vacuum up the fat on my upper arms
- Preschool Two people in the last week have asked me to bring my bathing suit over so we could go in jazcuzzi. Two different people. I declined. I must not look that bad in clothes.
- Preschool Goat cheese, a little sliced roasted beef and dark chocolate - low carb city dinner
- not low fat
- Low carb is not about low fat
- Yum
- not low fat
- Preschool Married for money and proud of it
- how's it feel? anyone who can be assumed for doing anything for money will
- Whore
- Preschool Sometime people look frumpy plain and sort of ugly- and do nothing to change their appearance. Guess they don't look at their own photos
- Or they don't care
- you think too much
- It's not their priority. I envy them in a way
- you may think you look good but your unpleasant personality repels people
- They don't care and their dh still find them hot.
- Np. Probably their dh's are really ugly, fat, old so it doesn't matter anymore
- And they find them hot too. So they are just happy.
- Np. Probably their dh's are really ugly, fat, old so it doesn't matter anymore
- Preschool My friend's house looks like it could be in a magazine- small but beautifully decorated, does have to work too hard, beautiful clothes, going to Japan with dh in the summer. They...(more)
- Did she not want kids?
- She told me she never had a really big urge to have them- never left like changing her life to be a mom
- You don't. Not in this scenario.
- Just let her get over it?
- She sounds a lot like me. I didn't want kids, but I occasionally feel sad about never experiencing that aspect of life. I think it's natural, just like a lot of people who are...(more)
- How old are you? You never wanted dc?
- Or: I'm 43. I wanted to have one for a little while when I was in my late 20s but was in a shitty marriage, and by the time I met DH (at 33) I just didn't have the urge anymore.
- Interesting. Do you have a career you love? You never wanted to try with dh?
- Sort of. I'm a freelance writer (mostly for advertising & some nonprofits), I do volunteer marketing and PR work for an organization I'm part of, I write a blog...also I pain in...(more)
- Wow very busy. Doesn't seem like you have the space in your life to be a mom
- ^^^ and no, I never really did...we talked seriously about it but we were both on the fence and neither felt strongly enough to push for it. We love our lives as they are, but I...(more)
- Could still try- or adopt?
- Honestly on balance I don't think it's for me. I am knd of obsessed with silence and solitude, and I think I would be very unhappy about not having time to pursue my interests....(more)
- I totally get what you are saying!
- : )
- I totally get what you are saying!
- Honestly on balance I don't think it's for me. I am knd of obsessed with silence and solitude, and I think I would be very unhappy about not having time to pursue my interests....(more)
- Could still try- or adopt?
- How did you find ybm?
- Found it when we were seriously contemplating TTC (6 years ago now!! Hard to believe!)
- Where do you live? I wish I could set you up set with my df-OP
- Lol. Brooklyn. Where is she?
- San Fransisco - does chatting on ybm make you happy you don't have dc? So much complaining- I will tell you- it changes your marriage
- Honestly it sometimes makes motherhood sound horrific, but then I consider that it makes marriage sound awful too, and I like being married! I think people come here to vent, so...(more)
- San Fransisco - does chatting on ybm make you happy you don't have dc? So much complaining- I will tell you- it changes your marriage
- Lol. Brooklyn. Where is she?
- Where do you live? I wish I could set you up set with my df-OP
- Found it when we were seriously contemplating TTC (6 years ago now!! Hard to believe!)
- Sort of. I'm a freelance writer (mostly for advertising & some nonprofits), I do volunteer marketing and PR work for an organization I'm part of, I write a blog...also I pain in...(more)
- Interesting. Do you have a career you love? You never wanted to try with dh?
- Or: I'm 43. I wanted to have one for a little while when I was in my late 20s but was in a shitty marriage, and by the time I met DH (at 33) I just didn't have the urge anymore.
- How old are you? You never wanted dc?
- being alive means wanting what you don't have. unfulfilled desire is a basic part of existence
- Np. Nice sentences. Your own thoughts?
- Did she not want kids?
- Preschool Daughter is turning 5 November 1st. She is currently in a 3's classroom. We are moving to Brooklyn this June and there is a school I am really interested in that has an opening in...(more)
- if she is 5 why isn't she in K?
- 3's teacher last year felt she was extremely shy throughout the entire year as a result of the older kids in the class and I agreed. She stayed in the same 3's class and is now...(more)
- why is a november 5 in a 3's class?
- anyone else have advice?
- if she is 5 why isn't she in K?
- Preschool Developmental Pediatrician?...(more)
- Preschool 6 yr old DD shrieks and hits, esp at night. Turns on a dime... she's fine and the SECOND you tell her something she doesnt want to hear its hell on wheels. Im afraid im losing her
- this didn't happen overnight fixing it will take time. have you tried talking to her about it?
- we try but she shuts down... i think she feels embarrased/scared
- Is my dd at your house?
- earlier bed. Seriously.
- we try... always start around 7:30... and it just drags on and on and on...'
- Mine does the same - she's already tired and overstimulated, and then her sister does something to her and she freaks out! Spits, bites, kicks - it's like she's another kid....(more)
- we honestly feel so alone... not only a bed time but its really awful
- When else? Can you find a pattern? (parties or large groups, places that are loud or visually stimulating, after eating, etc)
- transitions... in the door... out the door... to school etc..
- Do you give enough warning? So she knows what to expect when?
- transitions... in the door... out the door... to school etc..
- When else? Can you find a pattern? (parties or large groups, places that are loud or visually stimulating, after eating, etc)
- we honestly feel so alone... not only a bed time but its really awful
- this didn't happen overnight fixing it will take time. have you tried talking to her about it?
- Preschool Feeling despair...(more)
- get help
- 5 yos can be infuriating! Take a step back - you had a BAD moment. I've had them too. Apologize to your dc...and do not do it again.
- They would never forgive you. Contact someone, anyone irl. Tell dh. Tell a friend. Call a family member. Now. I was ready to lose it earlier and I even called mil because no...(more)
- Preschool Calling out to CPEL Central Park Early Learning Parents or Parents that used to send their children to CPEL - I am considering this program and want to find out more about those...(more)
- Preschool OP: I agree... and thats what i told her... she might even be right but in the moment its NOT the time
- Preschool 6 Year old daughter hits and screams when she doesnt get what she wants.... i take her to her room and she smacks me in the face... i shut the door and my wife swoops in...(more)
- how big is your penis
- you both need to get on the same page re discipline.
- l OP: I agree... and thats what i told her... she might even be right but in the moment its NOT the time
- ITA.
- well on the other hand ... sometimes my DH can be so tone-deaf with DS. He doesn't listen to what he's saying, doesn't seem to pay attention to why he is whining or upset but...(more)
- l OP: I agree... and thats what i told her... she might even be right but in the moment its NOT the time
- she is - she should back you up and let her rot in that room. nothing is getting accomplished
- This is 2 yo behavior, not 6 and yes, your spouse is undermining you for sure, no question. You need to both get on the same page to address this.
- You need to get on the same page
- wow if she's like this now wonder how she will be at 16....hard line that you're doing is right
- Preschool How much do you spend on DC's bday party (not including gift)?
- 1k
- 300 or so
- Dd's was 300. Dd's is going to be 600. Stupid
- 1000
- ^ I rented a space, bought required stuff from them, paid for siblings, bought goodie bags, snacks, cake, min decorations, tips etc.
- ^^ but I wasn't trying to save every penny either
- ^ I rented a space, bought required stuff from them, paid for siblings, bought goodie bags, snacks, cake, min decorations, tips etc.
- 1200
- i cannot believe some of these responses
- I've spent $1k on the last 3 parties. I don't think I'll do it again.
- REALLY with the 1k and up??? even 600??
- I'm the 600 poster. Jumpy place. Whole class plus family friends and siblings. Food for 40 kids and 20 adults. And goody bags. It ads up.
- 40 kids??????
- OP: That actually sounds amazing for 40 kids. Goody bags alone would be $150+....wow
- 40 kids??????
- I'm the 600 poster. Jumpy place. Whole class plus family friends and siblings. Food for 40 kids and 20 adults. And goody bags. It ads up.
- About $600 or so. Dd's is tomorrow and I think I went a bit over 600
- $100 if that
- 1,500-2,000. 92y, lots of kids, catered food for parents, pizza for kids.
- Preschool Funeral...(more)
- take him
- I would bring him.
- I've always taken my dc to family funerals; they seem to handle it better than the adults. Dd was 6 when her ggm died and wenj
- ^^went w no problems.
- Preschool I'm so fatigued and don't mind playing the pity card to get some kind words. 45 yo ,...(more)
- Now is the time to let other people take care of you. Hope you feel better soon.
- It will get better. Don't worry about being a 'good mom'. Take care of yourself and accept all help offered. You will get past this. It is a long road.
- ^^ and remember, people want to help. allowing them to help makes them feel good and you feel good, it's a win-win.
- np-so very true
- ^^ and remember, people want to help. allowing them to help makes them feel good and you feel good, it's a win-win.
- stop that! of course you are drained. take any help offered and do not look back
- it does get easier. Unfortunately I finished treatment in Jan and was diagnosed with brain mets last week. Starting whole brain radiation today. Hopefully you treatment will end...(more)
- Is the mom with brain mets on? I will sticky. Thinking about you.
- Yes. When my dad was sick I literally couldn't think of anything else. My dcs were 3 and barely 1 at the time. I felt terrible.
- you are not the worst mom -- you are a mom who is fighting for her life. please be gentle and kind with yourself. sending you good healing vibes
- Preschool Has anyone sent their TD child to an inclusion preschool? How was it? Specially interested in Rivendell in BK. Loved the school but from everything I've read on this board, it...(more)