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- Why does a person marry an alchoholic? Just in general, what would your guess be? Assume they are not from a family of alcholics.
- What does a life coach do, to get you started? Make you rate yourself on 10 dimensions, make you recall haunting memories, and make you describe at length your ambitions? I can do...
- 3.5yo has started playing with his toys, saying "I'm gonna cut you/ I'll bite you," etc. Normal preschool play? WWYD?
- Love her but she looks like the dd of calista grincich...
- A couple down the street got divorced, just found out, wondered where the kids had been- and I'm so jealous!! I want one of those!
- How will I know if he really loves me?
- I can not understand you people who are so judgmental about such trivial shit. So tell me again: having a half-birthday party, for any other reason than that it's in August, is...
- I need to admit something i did. very very bad, to a very very good husband. I can't take it back. DH is in military and alway gone. I am so lonely, and I needed to feel...
- Why are children's parties so painful to chit chat at?
- Poll: HHI/City/Happy?
- How have you wasted your life away?
- Hot pink stripe or navy stripe for DD? also- solid bottom or stripe bottom?...
- Anyone ever been to a half birthday party? cute or cheesy?
- WOW--JSimpson is the biggest pregnant Hollywood type I think I've ever seen. But then, she's probably one of the few who's actually carrying her own baby....
- For the divorced moms-Why did you divorce?
- Do you think my husband will get a raise? I'm so sick of living hand to mouth.
- I'm a midlist writer and have no idea why I do it anymore. This sucks. I think I'm done.
- Has anyone in your family gone to jail? If so, why?
- Please no flames.. But for the love of god define "hipster"
- TMI...
- Do you want to look like Lana Del Rey?
- Is there any g&t school that is good enough that its worth pulling dd from good zoned school? frankly, other than Hunter and Anderson, I don tthink its worth the trouble
- Anyone on know how I can research whether there are incidents of violence and bullying at a school we're considering?
- If two divorced parents are of different religions, and one wants to send the kid to a religious school that is clearly superior academically to the local public, do you think a...
- Have you ever dated a criminal? What did he do?
- I am petite. I want a pair of jeans in a funky color, I like the ones at Gap but the are $70. Any ideas where else to look?
- So how come many gifted children are socially inept?
- Chris Cornell, the crush that never died...
- Missing ex mom here: anyone interested in a poll of where that fucker went? only clue is it's appropriate for a long weekend and does not get cell reception. winners will be...
- Just booked last minute tip to puerto rico. airfare and hotel for 3 for 2500 for 4 nights/5 days. is that horrible? it is a nice hotel
- Jacadi store was going out of business today. 50% off and then another 20% off on top of that. Jackpot.
- I've lived all over the world, mostly in developing countries, and I have to say that arguing about what first world country is better than other first world countries is...
- I feel bad when my toddler approaches another kid and the parents are really unfriendly. Sometimes I think we should just keep to ourselves!
- Do you know any celebrities? If so, what are your impressions
- Go ahead and flame but I was away for a glutunous weekend last weekend thurs-mon. then didn't eat at all monday afternoon until today. I wasn't even hungry. just wanted to see...
- Many guys (dates or just friends) comment on how soft my hair is. it isn't unusually soft or anything, i don't think. do all men say this? i have no idea. Signed, very shy and...
- Anyone else on with this stupid dry cough? I can't sleep because of it. How long does it last? Throat isn't that sore, just this stupid cough...
- Chris cornell is one classy dude....
- I responded to a friend's fb post about how moving whitney houston's funeral had been with a comment about how i thought it was ridiculous to televise this event. she went a...
- Someone just posted on fb "gotta love working for the state, adn yet you still owe them taxes."
- What are dd's option for universal pre K if we live on the UES?
- Going to Disney World for spring break. Just decided tonight. Help!
- Shit. pretty sure we found mouse shit all over our kitchen counter
- Name poll: Mina
- It really amazes me that Canadians and Europeans would still want to live in the united states these days. Blows my mind.
- How do genes work. My father is an alcholic and so was my maternal and paternal grandmothers. DH doesn't have alcoholism on his side. I worry for our kids (mental illness, too) -...
- Flame away but I think this is cute....
- Did WH's daughter die too?
- Divorced, lost weight, can't afford a stitch of new clothing...damn.
- Middle School ?, if you had a chance to send child to smaller, more intimate middle school setting, almost liek private except it's public, same 30-35 kids per grade all three...
- Fucking dog puked on carpet and then did such a good job cleaning it up himself that he liked it up, ate the capet, weave and pad underneath. all the way through. huge hole....
- All of you who won't go to the funeral of your ex, he's dead. You can't take 2 hours out of your life to go and pay respect to his family!? You guys are such bitches.
- Going to San Fran tomorrow for a week. What am I forgetting?
- This is going to make me sound ridiculous, but I've never called DH by his first name and I don't think of him as having that name so sometimes when people refer to him by his...
- DH is a SAHD with 2 kids, and we need some extra money. Would it work to have him watch 2 or 3 othe rkids in our home? fenced back yard, play room, he is amazing with kids. we are...
- Poll-Has you DH ever hit you? Even once?
- Canadian thinking about relocating to Brooklyn, what's it like?
- If I had money to burn and a place to wear it, I would buy this dress....
- I have to admit that I like hipsters and most of their ridiculous affectations
- Ok so if dd goes to bed 7ish and wakes at 6 am or earlier would this explain her always complaining about being tired or does this sound like a reasonable amount of sleep?
- Irl, dh never compliments me, yet while having sex, he tells me how it I am, how I've it my figure back, how he fantasies about me, etc. Why is this? Pls tell me- I can take it.
- Bough this sweater and shirt for ds's. what do you think of this dress for dd?...
- Poll - are you ever scared of your DH?
- Sorry for reposting but anyone know a lot about the side effects of melatonin?...
- DH and I both have names that start with "E" and you would be amazed at how many people ask us if DB will have an "E" name.
- DC are going to see their father for the first time in 7 months tomorrow. I really hope he doesn't fuck with their heads too much.
- I am taking prayer requests for the next 15 minutes. You are welcome.
- How many on here would vote for Santorum because they hate obama that much?
- Anyone have a friend that died young of a disease? How young and what was the cause (losing my first friend and now terrified of death)
- What about the name Nora Lee
- Would you be worried if your 4.5 yo often complained she's tired and falls asleep in middle of day sometimes?
- HOw can Santorum run on a biblical based campaign when the first amendment specifically prohibits governing via religion?
- 17 yo babysitter who has been here many times - we get home at 10:30 and 7 yo and she are watching looney tunes. he's supposed to be in bed by 9. wtf? wwyd?
- What would you say to a not yet 3 yr old who tells you she "needs space?"
- Do we have an photo references of flopsy mopsy children?
- Ok here goes I wouldnt care if my dd was gay but my son....I would mind a lot. I have no idea why I feel this way about one and not the other
- In the last few years, there was a politician whose wife immediately left after the scandal and didn't stay with him. Any idea who?
- None of the treats I loved as a kid taste good anymore'
- If you were at a resort and 2 doors down there was a family with security guard outside their home 24hrs - would that scare you?
- Trying again. Name my dd. Classic but not boring non granny suggestions please.
- I like the name Cora
- This is something I've come to realize only applies to rich people. Funerals are invitation only and their are seating arrangements. So not my world.
- Ok, this is me. I want to lose weight. I am about 6'1, how much should I weigh, do you think I weight, should I lose? Obviously would like to make into muscle. honest but nice...
- So where can I shop to make my kids look a bit - oh, I don't know. cool. you know - flopsy mopsy?
- I have severe pms insomnia. Like I will be up till 5 am two nights a month.
- Trying again. Name my dd. Classic but not boring non granny suggestions please.
- Enough about Whitney Houston the crackhead- and enough with Chris Brown the girlfriend beater and enough with R Kelly the Pedophile- enough enough! Our priorites are so screwed up...
- I just read that the day Whitney died was Brandy's birthday. nice.
- Damn i thought dh and i were pretty amish about sex but he comes all over me and in...
- I feel like what is beautiful and unique about Adele's voice is the huskiness -- sort of how your speaking voice gets sexier when you have a sore throat. Maybe if her voice were...
- Whats a good age to start summer camp?
- They kept asking Bobby Brown to move seats at the funeral? How nuts.
- My dh and I had sex when I really didn't want to at all. I didn't feel like I had a say in the matter because he was angry. I totally feel violated.
- Downton Abbey fans - the PBS website says Cora is the daughter of a wealthy Cincinnati dry-good merchant named Isidore Levinson - the implication being the character is originally...
- My dh ends up coming in my mouth (after fucking me) the majority of the time. I am getting the sense this is not the norm.
- Name my dd. Like classic but not granny names.
- I love yoga
- Look, I am all koombahya, equal rights, etc. etc. but i'd be crushed if either of my dd's were lesbians.
- Do you let dh come in your mouth? On your breasts?
- Who's is better looking?...
- How long is camp? do you need childcare after camp or do they come home late?
- Does this seem odd to you? Nephew (13 yo) just told SIL that he thinks he is bisexual. We've all suspected since he was about 8 that he was gay....fine...but since he was...
- Do you ever use a vibe on yourself during intercourse? How does that work? Is it awkward trying to hold it up.
- What is going on w nick cannon?? he seems like such a good guy and so young and healthy. kindney failure and blood clots. are they related??
- I'm allergic to every thing I've used on my face besides cetaphil (can't use moisturizer or foundation) but what can I do about my dry flaky skin?
- Ok how much are you all paying for summer day camps?
- Any tips on managing period cravings?? I've been doing so well on my diet and now this. ugghh..
- What should I get for a mid fifties gay men couple who just got married? Live in the hamptons and are designers.
- Nick cannon leaving his morning show. has blood clots in his lungs
- Why are my lower legs cold and tingly at the end of the day?
- If you lived in a buliding with a doorman, at what age would you be okay leaving dc alone (awake) to run downstairs for whatever reason? live on the 6th floor and dc can open and...
- I want to be this woman:...
- Tmi...
- If a stranger knocked on your door (mid day) and said "hi, i know your neighbor, john smith (who moved 3 yrs ago). just wondered if your car is for sale?" would you find it odd?...
- OMG, I was on a long flight with my period, barely had any flow. Once I got off, I started bleeding so heavily, passing clots, I couldn't make it to the bathroom, made a huge mess...
- Watching this clip on HBO right now of Dan Zanes and friends- so hipster twee- I almost want to smack everyone in the video- reason 124454985793458 - I'll never live in Brooklyn
- Wow, my ex (a woman, I'm a woman), just got engaged, to a man. I am shocked. I always knew I was bi, but she was only ever interested in women. I thought this guy was just a...
- Do 7yos still read picture books?>...
- Arrietty is a lovely movie, such a pleasure. Thanks again, Hayao Miyazaki!
- God I want to have sex so badly
- I cant believe i am saying this but al sharpton is growing on me
- Santorum must think that lying is a "christian" value: Santorum says Obama agenda not "based on Bible"...
- It is odd that my 4 yo ds got honestly upset and cried when he realized that shopping for a new sofa meant getting rid of the old one? He seems very sensitive. This is the kid...
- La rosey in swtzerland is the most expensive boarding school in the world. It takes 6 year olds. Omg
- What does it mean to say she "jumped the shark "?
- How did Ali Wentworth wind up with George Snufalupacus?
- Croup sounds scarier than it is, right? Right?
- I LOVE animal house
- Surprised by how many of you would goto an ex's funeral.
- My best dates involved drinks and a (way) off broadway play, a museum visit followed by drinks, a picnic in the park, dinners in diners (not first dates granted). I also had some...
- 6.5 yo dd cries when I scold her and then I feel bad. But when she ignores my telling her to move over in the bed five times, then kicks me I get pissed off. Am I wrong?
- Anyone have a 1st grader? Are they doing double digit substraction now i.e 41-12?
- How strict are airlines when it comes to baggage? Supposed to be 61 in or less LxWxH for $20, but mine is 65. Will I really have to pay $50?
- What's a single-payer healthcare system?
- Any men on?
- Dd home sick thursday & friday. started on antibiotics friday evening. would you let her go to sleepover sunday?
- Best place to get a country house in the hudson valley?
- I think I want a black funeral when i die, chorus and all.
- Is it possible to look better at 42 than you did at 35?
- What would you prefer your kids say about you: she was a great person who accomplished so much, but she was not a great mom OR she was a great mom, but she didn't do much else
- Do you like these sconces for living room?...
- Male instructors teach some of the zumba classes I go to, but I've never seen a guy taking an actual zumba class. How about you?
- We're redecorating and I have nothing on the windows. I really don't want to do some fabric or pattern. is it ok to just have cream shades that let lots of light through? or is...
- I think whitney definitely was a crackhead for awhile
- Clueless single dad: I've figured out that if I take a woman out in NYC on 5 dates = a MacBook.
- Please share favorite items at Trader Joes, thanks!
- Had about 100 frozen grapes, 2 servings of unsalted cashews, 2 eggs, a chicken sausage, a laughing cow cheese wedge and a banana today. no real food... is this awful? lots of...
- Cannot decide wether to leave dh. 10 year anniversary coming upand or relationship has never worked
- My 6yo keeps saying she is ugly. it is really disturbing is this normal?
- I know that nobody cares, and I know that this is boring, but: after years of baking bread using commercial yeast, I finally got a sourdough starter. I was so nervous, but today,...
- Aunt: is it ount or ant?
- What would cause lymph nodes in neck to become infected?
- Why do cotton underwear cost $10 a pair? so little fabric
- Do I need ski googles for snowtubing? Or is it sunglasses?
- If your ex FIL died, would you bring your new DH to the funeral?
- I love scratching my pussy then smelling my finger
- If your ex died would you go to the funeral? What's your relationship like? Amicable? Hate the guy? Ehh? Friendly?
- Can regular my little pony go in the bath or will it ruin it? 5yo asked me to ask you all.
- I actually did grow up in a trailer park - any questions?
- Friend just named her ds Dashiell, so thought of UB/YBM
- 5 yo DS shoots at everyone. normal?
- Why was Jesse Jackson seated so prominantly on the stage?
- How come I feel so digustingly fact after having a veggie burger salad, 1/2 a milkshake and some onion rings? I seriously want to throw up.
- Who discovered Whitney Houston?
- I love John Krasinski - I wish he would get a different type of role though
- Wht do you think of Jodi's Gym?
- Anyone belong to the gym at the 92nd st Y. Is the pool too small, do you think? How do you like it in general?
- I don't understand why Bobby brown nnede to go to the funeral. I'm divorced, was married 13 years and the only reason would go to ex's funeral is if dcs needed me to be...
- How bad is it to lie during a deposition?
- Anyone raise a dog in NYC?
- I took 1/2 a mg of xanax every single night for over three years. it was no big deal and, with the lexapro, got me through depression and anxiety. now, i keep hearing about how...
- I think if I had to do it over again, I would not be a social worker/therapist.
- Want to blow your 8 yr olds minds? Tell them about the length of the their foot and their forearm being the same length OR that their arms outstretched is how tall they are.
- Watching Whitney's funeral on cnn. Clapping during a eulogy?
- I cried when my boss slightly scolded me, and not when my grandmother died. what is wrong with me?
- Whitney began dating ray j in 2008!
- Everyone loves my dh. To a sick amount. His parents, his sisters, my parents, my sister, my brother, my friends. He is a great guy, very good looking, very charismatic, funny. He...
- Pilot light is on but water is luke warm at best. on all faucets. any guesses?
- When i have dc around, i find it much easier to strike up a random conversation with dads than moms. I always talk to random dads in gymnastics, etc. i feel totally comfortable...
- Would Hunger Games be appropriate for my 10 yr old son?
- Are people going to make fun of my son if I name him Hudson
- I have hair on the back of the thighs. I am a hairy beast. so gross. I always miss a patch of hair when shaving there
- My dd's name is Norah and I swear, it is the most beautiful name ever.
- I am tired of paying so much for sem perm hair color at my hairdresser. What can I do at home that might come out good. Thanks
- TMI sad...
- Went to TJ Maxx and was suprised at some of the better inventory they had -- Lily Pulitzer for girls, Kate Spade shoes and clothing
- Do you let dcs come into your bed? if so how old are they and how often does it happen. if you dont let it happen do you ever sit with them in their bed to help them fall asleep?
- Gay. Not looking forward to sharing bed with ds and dh tonight. This almost never happens, and I fear a sleepless night for me. :(
- Was Ray J at the funeral?
- So sick of being fat. don't tell me to stop eating, it only sets me up for failure. Should I got to a WW meeting? Online didn't work for me. helpful suggestions only pls. TIA!
- Kevin costner has 7 kids.
- My marriage is over.
- Finally ready to buy a house and there is zero inventory. You all said things would come on by now
- Dd likes to fall asleep in my bed and have me move her later. anyone see a proble, with this?
- So, "In Your Eyes" was written about Rosanna Arquette.
- Going to vegas for first time. what should i expect?
- Everyone I know who has a girl & boy had the girl first. Everyone I know who had a boy first went...
- If you are planning to spend time at a friend's house, how long do you assume the visit will be (adults and kids)? 2 hrs? more? dh and i having disagreement.
- I find that people who complain about having to be "PC" are just complaining about not being able to make the racist comments they really want to make.
- Not sure I love Tina Fey selling haircolor.
- My take on whitney: she looked so mature/old when she was 20. and clive davis dressed her in gowns and those long tailored skirts. i thought she was in her 30s when she became...
- Anyone ever really transition from a movie career to singing or vice versa?
- Told guy i went on second date with when we back to his place i couldn't have sex with him (i am on new meds I can't for 7-10 days) we were making out, and he kept pushing, did he...
- Why didn't whitney become a big movie star? she was good when she was on screen. it's clear why madonna didn't.
- How bad was it when after giving birth, the nurse massaged your stomach area?
- 18 mo pulling at ear and sobbing all day. Took him to walk in place (urgicare). PA saw him and said there's so much wax in his ear it's impacted and she didn't want to move it...
- Do you think I'm a bad mom if I told yu that I hate being mom to my SN ds. And tonight I was so thru I didn't even kiss him goodnight. I isn't came into my room to sulk. One day I...
- Family room needs a makeover,so outdated.Not abig budget, lookig for classic clean lines,casual couch. WDyT of this one?....
- Is everyone on zoloft?
- I went off Zoloft cold turkey. I didn't mean to. Kept meaning to stop at CVS and pick up refill and never did. I feel like I've been the same and fine w/kids, etc. but dh (who...
- My heart breaks for Cissy Houston walking after the coffin
- Damn...Kevin Costner looks GOOD!
- Why isn't Whitney's other movie ever mentioned. The one with the five other actresses. Forgot the title.
- Do you believe that antiperspirants cause cancer?
- Watching 16 candles with my dd... it's awesome, but, really really racist.
- What happens at the end of the bodygaurd? someone just posted that they didn't like the ending....
- What color is your living room sofa?
- Dd can't pick up her toys especially little parts like legos, beads. 5 yo btw. Should I make a big deal?
- A good friend of mine is pretty depressed. Her son is having a lot of anxiety. Do kids of depressed parents experience more anxiety? They are trying to figure out what's up,...
- Anyone with a moniker on?
- I lost my voice 30 min before bedtime - dcs went to be like a dream because I am "sick" :-)
- Crap am on vacation and dh just emailed me that chase called and said I had 2k of suspicious charges. Not mine. Crap. I won't be charged, right?
- Can you guys say some prayers for me tonight? I want my daughter to get better. I want chemo to work and I want my girl to be healthy again. Thank you
- Just had my boobs done. Any questions?
- I love kids, my kids, other peoples kids, all good. that said, there was a mom today that was letting her 2yo wander around a cafe and just go up to people's tables and chat them...
- Apparently Kevin Costner and Whitney had an intense affair. He wanted to marry her.
- Christina Ricci is described as having an "hourglass figure" - in what universe?...
- I'm in college - do I still need to pay taxes? It would only be social and medicare right?
- I just found out that a parent in one of my dc's classes at school is going to prison for a white collar crime. I know the person and they are really nice and normal. I am...
- Every. single. time. i put DS (13mo) in the bathtub he pees.
- Okay armchair mds---so thought ds had a wart and started using a wart remover bandaid. am now thinking he has moluscum. the bandaid is basically causing an open wound. how bad...
- In bed with pot and chocolate .. I like my Sat night !!
- How long until Zoloft works? On day 2.
- Just reading the fast food posts and the one thing that really pisses me off is how ignorant some people are to the plight of others. I totally understand that some families find...
- Would you buy this if you where on a tight budget but your non stick cookware are releasing black stuff?...
- Would it freak you out to have dc go on vacation, on plane, put of the country, with dh and not you?
- I don't even know how to handl this. On sat mornings i teach an art class to kids. I rent out a room at a local church. today a mom told me that she wanted her younger dd to...
- So "Shelter Mom" is a fake?
- Do you like this bag?...
- Why???...
- All i want to do is poop.
- I met someone yesterday, at the park, a mom, who casually told me that her dc, age 6, washes his hands 20 times a day, until they are red and raw. He doesn't do this all the...
- What accommodations should i ask school for for dysgraphia? not just a fine motor issue.
- I never get the hate for tennis players on this board- how is this any different than going to the gym?
- Which song did Whitneys mom walk out to?
- I think dolly Parton killed her.
- What annoys you more than anything in the entire world?
- How crazy would it be to finance an $80K steinway. We don't even own our apartment, but figure since they don't lose value, we could just sell it and lose nothing.
- The end of Whitney's homegoing was so so sad
- Hospital social workers, do you like your job?
- So wait. is a vitamix really $350 better than a regular blender? over $450 for a blender seems nuts.
- Do you wear panty hose? If so what color and brand?
- Is full-day ski lesson too much for first-time dc skiers ages 4 and 7? lesson goes from 9-3.
- Where is family vacation going to be this summer
- Think taking a disney cruise can adequately replace the disney "experience"? im not a disney fan but would love to do something the kids would love. that said, i dont want to go...
- SHELTER MOM HERE. i am here online in my new apartment! finally had internet installed after a few months of working i figured i would splurge. it will be exacrly 1 year since...
- Kevin Costner almost broke down? wow he really is still a good actor
- Was at the 86th street barnes & noble today and there's a group of 5-6 middle school kids hanging out there just talking really loud, joking and playing. Is this where kids hang...
- Wwyd if your food deliver came 1 hour and ten min.?
- Why am I feeling so engorged. Breasts are so full they hurt, hard as rocks and db is 9 months old? What gives
- Dh is on day six of his beard project. how long do you give him?
- Shit, i put benadryl in 2.6yo's milk and dh just told me he didn't drink it all. poor dude is coughing from postnasal drip
- I've been with my bf 10 years, and I am not thrilled about any traditional wedding ceremonies. Why we can't just sit in a field on a blanket and have some people throw some...
- Lot of swearing on this board lately, "fucking" this and "fuck" that
- Who fucking cares whoneats fast food?? You don't like it? Don't eat it. Either way, shut the fuck up
- Need to make a few things for a bake sale- some ideas that are a little different?
- Speaking of, my dad is 45, he is single. good looking, runner, very active, loves to hike, kayak, moutain climb, looks like but doesn't act like brett farve, but not gray. Where...
- Omg..Who are you people?? Pasta is a treat? You fucking maniacs are going to give your dcs major eating disorders
- 1 hour zumba class - my heart rate monitor says I burned 550 calories. Is that believable?
- Taking 5 yo skiing for the first time tomorrow. Any tips? I am putting her in a 1.5 hr lesson. Do I need to rent skis and get a lift ticket if I am just going to hang out with...
- Does anyone believe Taylor Armstrong's claims 100%?
- My 82 yr old mother just sai "Bobby Brown is an asshole"
- After 2 dbs i now have to add body powder to my routine. sweat so much more and it STINKS if I don't. :(
- Why am i here right now? you are all fucking nuts today.
- I can not stand mothers with strollers who think they are the center of this world and mow you down without saying anything. ughhh
- I eat at McDonalds maybe once every 6 months. I love their french fries and would eat them every day if i were content being fat the rest of my life, but the fact that I don't...
- Be honest, are you a stinky farter?
- Went out last night with dh until 4am. Long night, had fun, but tired. Supposed to go out with friend for dinner and drinks tonight. i don't want to shower, get dressed, and...
- Bobby Brown is a total douche. But someone posted that he shouldn't care that she's died b/c they're divorced. They share a child! When my mom dad, my dad drove 15 hours straight...
- Ugh I have had bronchitis for over a month now. It's viral. Dr said could be another month. Feel like I'm dying
- What kind of handbag are you carrying? Need a new one but don't want to spend a fortune
- Moms whose kids all have cell phones - where do they all charge them? do you have one of those charging stations in your kitchen? we now have 4 phones in our house, not including...
- God, my fucking tailbone just aches ALL THE TIME
- Would you take DCs to Seattle in mid-march? DH has a business trip out there and we could fly on points. Otherwise we are stuck at home during the break.
- This is my first year to file taxes with a kid. if you itemize deductions, how much is a kid deduction?...
- If you have to eat fast food, what do you get? will dcs eat it?
- You can't put a changing table in front of a window can you?! i am driving myself INSANE.
- Whitney's voice control was just insane. I can't think of anyone else that could sing like that.
- The problem with McDonald's is that for most patrons, it is not an "occasional treat" but rather, a lifestyle...
- Is 10 point font too small for a resume?
- I need friend/woman/grow-some-balls advice but it's way too long to explain here. Sigh.
- Kids' sleeping bags are ridiculously expensive.
- It's good to know that I pulled my ass out of the Compton, went to college, married a productive man and I still am not considered equal with the women on this board. I've never...
- Think our betta fish has swim bladder disorder- was talking to the fish guy at the fancy fish store about treatment and after not feeding for a few days, using a little epsom salt...
- Has anyone who enjoys the Evanovich series seen One For the Money? than ks
- Natalie portman is dressing like a 50 yo and dakota fanning is from the jetsons...
- My dh wants to name DS Saint. He LOVES it. really.
- Is there video of ray j breaking down?
- I cant believe and MD is on here defending fast food.
- Are you good at expressing your anger or do you hold it in?
- Can dogs be trained to know a time? like a service dog that knows 6pm aprox?
- Okay, another slumber party story. They are sitting around talking about what girls they like and don't like (those who aren't at the party). I just let that go, right? It's...
- Grammar Moms- Is it pre-weight loss or pre weight-loss? or both wrong? thanks
- Why do some people equate marrying young with not having a life? It doesn't really make sense to me. I met dh at 19 and we got married at 25, how is marriage not living somehow?
- I want a well written book to read that just blows my mind and stays in my memory for a long time. What to download??
- 8mo thinks its hilarious to lift up the nursing cover when in feeding him. I disagree. Anyone have a trick to combat this? Will be flying tomorrow, don't want to flash the plane
- Anyone like 50 shades of gray?
- Missing ex mom here with UPDATE: cops made bff talk. 'he had been planning to take a trip over the long weekend with a friend' AHHHHHHHHhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hou dunb...
- I just don't think 24 is THAT young to be married. I got married at 25.
- Took dcs to park this aft. within 3 minutes of getting there, a little girl (about 4) had walked up and just punched 6 yo ds in the face for no reason. I'm curious: if that...
- I really dislike red walls. We've been househunting and they're everywhere!
- Nanny has been taking 2.6yo to burger king 1x/wk for a hamburger. dh & i never eat fast food. i don't mind the occasional whopper but 1x/wk is too much, imo. wdyt?
- There have been plenty of studies showing that kids who start their meals with sugar take longer to be sated and thus eat many more calories than they would if there was no sugar...
- DH is away with friends. I honestly don't think he's slept or stopped drinking from the minute they stepped on to the plane to go down there. His texts have been insane.
- Working parents of jr. high-school aged kids: what the heck do you do w/them all summer? so many day camps stop at 6th grade or so....
- I took 4yo dd to dance today and left to run an errand (they say we can do this). I got back 2 min before class was to be out and they'd let class out early and dd had gone to...
- Parking Wars on A&E is funny, but all the people they are booting or ticketing are black.
- Friends dd told my dd that another friends dd doesn't know when nonstop eating, so her mom has to tell her. These girls are 6.
- 6mo fell off bed today when I turned around. She was in the middle with boppy pillow around it was so fast. I turned around and she was screaming face down on the hardwood. I felt...
- She looks so much older in this picture than she really is...
- Amo
- Is she due tomorrow?!...
- My kids generally eat really well but tonight we were out, i felt like shit and they wanted a cheeseburger so we went to wendys. 3.5yo and 5yo ate a thing and a half of fries...
- Is 76 lbs heavy for an almost 10 year?
- Is tomorrow night the Downton season finale?
- Hey veg moms - what is your basic repertoire for kids meals? My kids just don't eat meat (I DO!) so what do you genearally fix for them.
- I was at the park by the bklyn children's museum today and a chinese grandmother LEFT her 4, going on 5yo grandson there alone. he was shadowing me & ds for a while and i asked...
- I don't buy organic milk. Do you think this is bad?
- Have you ever seen a high-end kitchen renovation with white appliances? ever? i have not
- Could I have a little wine? I'm on lexapro.
- DC has had a cough. He woke up from his nap and his eyes were swollen, one looked pink. Lots of goop in one eye and it keeps coming in. Pink eye? Gave benadryl two hours ago and...
- Vegetarian 6yo dd now won't eat eggs bc eggs are almost animals. Feeding her is such a pain. Ok vent over ugh
- Holy mother of...what is Hilary Duff wearing?...
- Anyone reading anything fantastic?
- What kind of exercise did I just do for 1.5 hrs that left my entire head of thick hair drenched with sweat?
- Kitchen decor question: 6 yrs ago i bought house, had disgusting old kitchen. did facelift on it - hardwood floors, new counters, painted cabinets. did not replace cabinets...
- I have an old tetanus scar on my upper arm. now that i'm old i thought i might get a tattoo to help hide it. something small and simple. have always disliked tattoos but post...
- I was just called a "church lady" for not supporting a hooker. Really? I know some of you would do anything for money but the morality on this board is truly pathetic. And what is...
- Poll: Your favorite tv shows at the moment:
- So interesting that the response to a woman who says she had sex for money in college is "what a whore." " you must feel so dirty.." etc... Not even a "wow something must have...
- Would you date a 42 yr old never married bachelor who says he wants kids "someday" vs. "definitely" on his match.com profile?
- I am guilty of it myself and ashamed that I do think differently, but my dh was an escort before meeting me (he actually hated it and felt like a piece of meat and was in therapy...
- Going over to friend's house for a ladies night and there will be drinking and I am normally a festive participant. Newly pg and do not want to arouse suspicions so what can I do...
- I bought kale for the first time in my 42 years. I made a soup out of it. Came out delicious. My ds ate three bowls. Kale is super healthy right? What else can I do with it?
- What is RISD?
- Have you seen this? some kids were asked to draw a picture of a person. top row of pix by kids who watched less than an hour of tv a day. bottom row by kids who watched more than...
- I had sex for money in college. Looking back it was pretty stupid, but at the time it was fun and I had so much money.
- Does mahogany patio furniture hold up well in rain? is this nice?...
- Best material for backyard patio/playspace. don't want grass and can't afford pavers.
- Are you aware how many college girls are hook? Especially in NYC? Freaking unbelievable.
- Can someone help me find a straight mans diaper bag for a trendy man who dresses well? money...under $200? Kind of ryan gosling dresser, i guess.
- I actually think Monica Lewinsky is very pretty. Not surprised Clinton was attracted to her.
- Do you drink alcohol?
- 4 yo is watching too many movies and TV. no flames pls. any advice on how to cut back?
- Crazy/not crazy: dh makes plans to go see a friend today, tells me he'll go out for a couple hours this afternoon. leaves the house at 11 this morning and just texted that he...
- Why didn't Obama and Michele attend the funeral?
- I am jewish and it never occured to me to consider it as a factor when looking at places to live. i don't live in nyc area. do most of you consider your religion when thinking...
- Where did you go to college?
- Who has almost cheated on DH?
- Scarlett Johanson - just looks kinda 'normal' --...
- What are you doing tonight?
- Okay. TMI and kind of lame sex post.......
- If you could live in bergen, westchester (not in a good school district) or riverdale, where would you choose? Dc will go to private where ever you decide
- Did taht post about the woman in love with DH best friend get taken down?
- Does your DH play video games?
- I have the movie "Contagion" on Blu-Ray. DH got it out of Redbox or some shit like that. Any good?
- I am in love with my BF dh and he just admitted he is in love with me. Never done anything and won't. we talked and said it's just the way it is and we are lucky to be able to be...
- For all the dh hating; a lot of bjs
- If your ds started K at 4 yo - how did he do? do you ever wish that you had waited a year? my ds's birthday is mid-December
- Oh sure Bobby-I'm sure Krissy would want to see you with another woman and 9 homies at her mother's funeral. Get lost, you chump.
- Break it down, and it translates to roughly $10,400 a month, after taxes. For many that $10,400 disappears fast. Thousands go to the mortgage.
- Isn't it interesting that the Japanese and Italians were interned but not Germans? Unless they were and I'm not aware. Anyone know?
- Ugh, save me from my misery. was on levaquin (sp) for a sinus infection. MAJOR nausea so dr told me to stop and didnt give me another abx. my sinuses feel fine but im gassy,...
- Where are kiwis grown?
- So not in love with dh anymore. But is that a reason to leave?
- Is there any way to make the resume stand out? Color? Font? Layout?
- 'Stunning curves??' - she is skin & bone!...
- Poor guy - you gotta feel for him.... (Gabriel Aubry - Halle Berry's ex)...
- Can I make tomato soup from a jar of newman's own fire roasted tomato sauce?
- Wow, lotsa dh hate.
- Ineed to write a resume. ivebeen a stay at home mom for 11 years. i can find stuff to put on it but not even sure how to make a resume. is there a template i should use??
- Once gain, dh has wrecked my birthday. waited till this morning to book a restaurant that i don't want to go to. now I have to go cook and make my own damn cake since he didn't do...
- US Executive Order 9066 anniversary is tomorrow. A dark day for our nation. at least we have come far from that horrible time.
- So if you worked as a secretary for a single man, and on Valentne's Day he sent a huge bouquet of flowers to the home you share with your dh, that wouldn't be weird?
- I scrubbed the hell out of the microwave earlier today. Just now looked in it and dh let is lunch explode in it
- In what religion is meat given up Wed and Friday? not catholic (or I missed something big as a child :) tia.
- Who was that ugly, out of control white woman at the funeral-it was all about her.
- What scares me the most is those in the repb. party who keep harping on this being a "christian nation" founded on "christian' values. HELLO seperation of church and state is...
- Anyone ever had an affair that ended in you marrying that person?
- I am really really mean on ybm. I am sorry.
- I'm just curious--how many kids do you know that have unlimited access to tv/computer/iPad, AND have developed very strong talents or skills in things like arts, sports, chess,...
- I am a nanny. married, no kids yet. I work for a single dad with one son, PT, and a another family part time. The single father sent me a huge bouquet on valentines day from him...
- Do you think if the republicans keep on this track re contraception that it will come back to bite them in the elections later this year?
- I thought the funeral was well done. I'm so glad Whitney's mother didn't allow Bobbi Brown near her granddaughter. But I'm sure he'll be lurking around her forever trying to g...
- I always laugh when I google santorum. Every time.
- Do you think 8 or 9 is old enough to watch The Princess Bride? I'm wondering if you think the scenes were Wesley is being tortured is too intense for that age. Thanks.
- In the Bronx/BSA post: Point me to where she says A) the boys do not share a father and B) she was never married to said father(s). TY...
- Married at 21, kid at 22, both partners struggling to build careers. better to end a tense marriage while theoretically things could still work as friends/coparents? one dc, 3yo
- It is shameful how many minorities and increasingly whites too don't value marriage and family. Or education either. Why even have dc?
- Who here knows about taxes? I'm a nanny for one family and was watching one child for another family for a few hours in the evenings (totally separate from main family). The one...
- So my friend was on house hunters and she told me is all fake. they had a script and werent even looking for a house..I hate "reality" tv.
- Party at dd's friend's house. she is turning 6. mom said she is just serving cake and juice boxes. no other food and no goodie bags. she did say my younger daughter could come too...
- Boy Scouts saved my two ds' from gangs and street life. Sent them to camp every summer for a month (at no cost to me). One is in college and the other on the path. So anyone who...
- I am looking for cotton pjs for myself, the simple menswear looking kind. Any idea where I could get some?
- I for one am extraordinarly happy for now Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
- 3 & 5yo are insane over computer and ipad. made mistake of letting them "look things up" /watch youtube videos occasionally and now they want them ALL THE TIME. 3yo throws fits...
- Prenatal care has saved teh lives of hundreds, if not THOUSANDS of mothers and babies. NOt culling the disabled...moron...
- Been telling dh for omnths i have been lonely, something has been missing. he only talks about it when i have a melt down. told him i went to meet someone, but then couldnt go...
- I would not have signed up for Netflix streaming video had i know the choices were so limited. WTF?
- I really think it was nice Oprah went
- If db is breach at 30 wks, what are chances she'll turn naturally?
- Kids room is very small..need to do either a trudle or a bunk bed...trundle better since its not as overwhelming as a bunk ?
- Do you like Coldplay?
- Dh is prob cheating on me or hiding something from me. I asked him to leave and he said he would but only if he could take one of the children. I said if hedid I wouldstart to...
- The gold hearse took it to a tacky level. why not plain black. oy
- Someone talk to me? I am drowning. i hate my exh so much, but i am still so in love with him. i left him, he never wanted to divorce, and is still asking to work it out, 3 years...
- I heard whitney houston was gay and had a female partner for years--am i the only one who heard this?
- 9yr old DS is having. Neuopych in a few weeks. What should I say to prepare him? It is to narrow down his moderate leading disabilities and to see if there is an attention...
- I just watche the RHOBH scene where Adrienne turned down the opportunity to be Kennydy's godmother, during which she delivered a bit of a lecture to Taylor about having not...
- What is a reasonable amount for a young woman to spend on groceries per week and eating out 2-3 times a week? dd is going to med school next year and we want to cover her living...
- Do you think Bobby Brown really even cares if Whitney is dead? what would it matter? they broke up years ago and he has moved on.
- Anyone do cub scouts with their sons? at what age did you start?
- Wait a min...... what drama did I miss w/the funeral?
- Casey Greenfield will burn in hell
- Missing ex mom, nothing yet. they cant find him through the phone and...
- Still don't understand how she died in the tub with all those people in her room.
- Do you think Bobby should have been there, knowing that he has spit on her, etc?
- To receive a spouses ss beef fits if he or she dies, do you have to be ore sixty when he dies or over sixty to collect? If you worked too, are you entitled to spouses benefits?
- Do you know anyone with a ski jump nose job?
- DD and DH going skiing for the day tomorrow. It's her first time. Packing for her--what am I forgetting? TIA
- NYc moms.--- do you know when kids little league begins? tia
- Addicts can quit if they want- alll of the data shows this. 86% do. They can quit, and the best way for them to quit is to... quit.
- I have a tub of cottage cheese, is your favorite way to serve it.tia
- Repost for clarity: 2 mos ago we had friends over for a playdate. Started at 2 and I thought they'd be here for about 2 hrs so didn't plan dinner. they stayed until 6. I offered...
- Big series of job interviews on Wednesday. planning to take whole day off work. want to get manicure in AM. what color? it's finance, so kind of conservative. tia.
- Do most people just not understand that addiction is a disease that is very hard to conquer?
- Is it possible to add memory to a a macbook pro? If so, how much does it cost?
- If you heard dh say "i don't give a fuck what you think about my wife. it is my business and my marriage." what would you assume they were talking about? (talking to a friend, not...
- What am I doing wrong. My 4 and 5 year old ds' are out of control. They are constantly running "wild". Grabbing things, hitting, laughing, throwing toys. What the hell am I...
- Is it bad that I don't say hi to ex dh's friends, even if they make an effort to say hi to me? i feel like there's no need to pretend I care for them, and i don't need them to...
- Re. Pinterest - One person has repinned every item from one of my boards. Is that cool? What is the etiquette here? It's links to pages that have to do w/ my profession. Am I...
- Don't have lemon. asking for lemon juice and peel. have an orange and a lime. which can I do?
- Can you help diagnose me? I'm exhausted at night but can't seem to let myself go to sleep. I'll sit practically nodding out on my computer or watching tv until 2 am - tired and...
- Reese witherspoons daughter is gorgeous.
- Please advise--gof has very loose stools. Acting normal. Away for weekend-- what do we do? Tia
- Anyone been to the harlem globetrotters? How long to expect it to be?
- Dh is taking dd (7) to the peter frampton concert
- Does anyone on here know Halle Berry? Is she as cuckoo as she seems?
- Have any peri-m moms had sucess with Rx of Natazia? Wondering if symptoms sudsided at all.
- In case you missed it - Kevin Costner's eulogy:...
- Hate trying to please everyone- my ds10 seems to feel some sense of entitlement. Trying to go out for dinner and he seems to complain about each suggestion and mopes if it isn't...
- If a headline said "whit men can't jump" would that be considered racist?
- What color are the walls in your master br and do you like it
- I still dont understand how r kelly is a free man. They had a video tape of him
- I'm a sahm as of late of a 3yo Andy
- Need ideas for apps for a small get together. no trader joes near by. 12 adults and 6 kids (appx)
- Ds and his friend (both 5) are in room with door closed. A lot of giggling going on. I should probably go and check on them, but I really don't want to know...
- How long do you boil a hard boiled egg?
- Wow,racist trolls are out like cockroaches here today.
- I told dh about the ESPN headline this morning and he said "Ha, that's funny"
- I was a thin perfect Ford model and was miserable. Now I am healthier and chunkier, have cellulite and big thighs and I'm happy as hell. Weight means nothing, ladies!
- Would you buy a 2nd home in a resort community 45 min away? can ski in winter, pool, hike, tennis, golf in summer. we don't really need summer stuff but it would be nice for...
- Why can't I just be pg already? Sick of the long monthly waiting followed by disappointment.
- Have you ever been through so much stress that you felt broken inside for months after ?. I'm talking marital ,financial ,etc
- I hate breast feeding. I hate the sore boobs, despise how big they are and I feel like it makes me responsible for every aspect of parenting. This...
- HELP! BTDTS: Did your 4yo go through a stage during which he/she was really not nice? as in classified in the mean/nasty category (i.e., how someone may think of him/her as an...
- I just asked dh what the espn headline was re: jeremy lin. our (asian) electrician is working in our house, a room away. i want to die.
- Leah on teen mom is a whore
- I have a six week old and if I run an errand or am away from him for an hour, I miss him so much. Is this normal or am I getting batty? I don't want to be away from him for even...
- Is it true that there really never was an autism epidemic, meaning a sudden increase, except that the diagnosis is used so much more frequently? When I was a child, if a child...
- What do I need to bring to the hospital in terms of stuff for baby? Other than a car seat?
- I think that prebaby blog person really must not enjoy her blog anymore. Her posts have become so defensive
- I don't have a smart phone. I know which one I would get if I got one, but I can't do it. Is it really worth it
- Dh and i are getting divorced (dh dragging his feet about it -- but i have made it clear). i hate it when dh insists that i kiss him or hig him. we never did during our marriage &...
- Pthetic CNN only put black people on the street. Will these people not talk to white people?
- Just logged on from the uk, are oyu guys really talking about a funeral???
- If your parents forgot one of your dcs b-days but sent the others gifts, would you just get that one a gift for them?
- DH and I were able to spend a lot of time with our kids from their birth to age 5. I thought it would be so good for them. Now, they always want us, to be with us, wont play on...
- What was the espn controversy re: jeremy lin?
- There is a house for sale on my street. There have been 3 other comparable homes sold our street in the last 4 years....all for about the same price....this house...
- Why does everyone hate Bobby Brown?
- Bobby Brown came in with an entourage of 9 people. They asked him to leave.
- No food in the house. what should I make for dinner? I will have to go out to the little market in town
- Where we're all theses people when Whitney hit rock bottom? Hypocrites
- My formerly fit DH is now fat. He's losing his hair. He's stopped learning or trying new things. He says he's not depressed at all. I am, because I dont want to sleep with him....
- Any good tricks for getting ds to take amoxycillan?
- If Romney loses MI, GOP is going to look for a new candidate.
- How many of you get spanked by DH?
- Late here...did Bobbi Brown not stay at the funeral?
- I think I should audition for The Voice next season. I'm a professional backup singer so I think I have a good chance. And I know one of the judges really well, it would be funny.
- I wonder what she saw in Bobby Brown..
- Missing ex mom here, poll: am I a widow?
- Please tell me your kids watch a lot of tv when they are sick. We've had the stomach flu, colds & strep in the past 2 weeks. Now with dh & I sick I can't believe how often we're...
- Oh the casket, her mom, the song. oh thats an image and powerful moment
- Though Whitney's lifestyle wasn't healthy, not sure anyone saw the death as imminent. So who's next in the death pool?
- Ray j made me cry
- Who were the two in the matching dresses?
- I feel bad for Whitney b/c she was an addict but I have a hard time not caring as much about her death b/c she died due to her addiction. It isn't the same as getting cancer. It...
- Best compliment you've ever received?
- Define a food hoarder, compared to someone with a well-stocked pantry.
- Do you ever respond, "you chose him" or "you married him?" If so, why? It obviously has nothing to do with solving whatever problem OP is working on.
- DH listening to WH funeral and just said "don't let me die like that, OK?"
- I love that the church and her people accept and love Whitney and don't hide or hate her just because she had problems
- Dear 4th grade teacher, please consider non-creative projects. the expense each month is getting too much.
- 4 yr old dd and 8 yr old ds wrestle and now they wind up feet to feet with their feet in each others crotch. I yell and tell them to stop wrestling and yet if I am in the other...
- Romney is still criticizing the auto bailout, even though now the industry has roared back, sold over 1,000,000 cars and paid the loans back WITH INTEREST. wtf??
- If people were to look at you and try to guess where you're from, what would they say?
- Is it possible the cheapest seat for a NY Rangers game is $300? I want to take ds but who can afford that much for a hockey game?
- Raise your hand if your dh doesn something that ybm would not respect.
- Aretha had her first son at age 14
- Love Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video. Very challenging and only 20 minute workout
- Does a HHI of 250k make us part of the 1% or the 99%?
- My dh is cheating on me or hiding something awful. I hope he's just cheating on me.
- DH has some terrible eating habits. For example, on the way back from a great night out (dinner, concert, coffee), he said he was still hungry and "had" to pull over to a gas...
- I'm sorry, but I don't get the big hoopla over Whitney. She was a pop singer with a great voice who threw away her talent with bad choices.
- What is so awful about Albania?
- What car does dh drive? Hhi?
- Omg! At the park, someone is calling his kid Magellan! For real?
- Anyone pregnant? is ob offering the new down syndrome test?
- As a Christian, even I am offended by all of the hypocrites "amening" and "hallelujahing" in there.
- Name a european country you have zero interest in ever visiting.
- Need sex. barely have had any in the past 8 yrs and not good at that. i am too emotionally fragile to have sex with anybody -- can't see myself being able to for about a year.
- This 95 % attendance in nyc publics is such bullcrap. i get it why but this results in sick kids in classrooms ( more than a little runny nose) and many kids will be sick...
- What is this guy talking about???!
- Who is paying for this funeral??
- For the last 3 years i've been working on a paper. i can't look at it anymore.
- Now imagine how madonna's funeral will be
- Any household items help static cling? Flowy dress and sheer hose are not working today.
- Ordered a bunch of stuff from gap.com and they left out a pair of socks. Do I call and complain or let it go?
- I'm sorry this sounds disrespectful ... But this funeral is sounding like auditions for American Idol.
- Now tell me... how mean is my dh, or am I sensitive? DH shows me this and says " wouldn't you like someone to come and take a photo shoot of you like this? " I have a similar REAL...
- This school friends mom always calls asking for a Playdate but it's really babysitting. Can Jenny come over while I catch up on work. I really need 10-12 but if you could do till...
- INSANE to put flags at half mast. So tacky.
- A friend of mine died the other day. a felon, drug user. there is nothing like this for him.
- Just now tuning in... who are all of those people standing around next to the altar?
- Why is TV considered so bad for young kids? mins still go out and play, still read.
- Anyone had any luck getting rid of moths? mothballs smell so bad and cedar never works, does it?
- Vegetarian and I have no idea what I would eat if I ate low-carb. So much of my protein comes from carbs.
- Now he gets to showcase all the wynans
- Really bobbi christina - sunglasses?
- So sick of the facebook posts that all media attention should be given to military personalities and not celebrities. Let's stop and think about what it would be like if every...
- I dont remember the last time DH and I kissed.. . . december maybe?
- Do you people have nothing better to do with your time other than post about this funeral? she was a crackhead with a good voice, nothing more, let's move on
- Is Bobbi Kristina there?
- Kevin Coster: sleep with or toss out of bed?
- Missing ex mom here, cops involved. So far nothing.
- Thre's the nurse again..by cissy
- Post something pretentious about yourself.
- Is that the daughter int eh back w/ the sunglasses?
- What was the last cd that you bought?
- Aretha franklin
- Should I put a digital camera on my Amazon baby registry? It's definitely something we want for when baby comes for lots of pictures
- Brandy/Whitney Video:...
- Do you believe in god? in jesus?
- Why is Jesse fucking Jackson there?
- After watching the 20/20 tribute to Whitney last night, I am reminded of what a mess she has been for years and years. She was rude, disrespectful and cracked out most of the...
- My childhood friend od'd. she was beautiful, long blonde hair, a hilarious girl. her funeral was like this. her family acknowledged her struggle with drugs and said she's set...
- Brandy will not let us know what the note said
- Whoa--did not know Whitney's dad was white...
- Who is speaking now?
- Long shot but I'm gonna ask anyway. I live in TX and my ds will be in Kindergarten next year. The elementary schools here offer a dual language program: one day in English, one...
- Where were these "wonderful" people when she was drugging it up?
- Can I fuck the single gorgeous dad at my dcs preschool? i am divorcing, and he is hot as hell.
- If you found a 100 dollar bill in a store at the mall would you pocket it or return it?
- So Whitney's mom is half Native American 1/4 Dutch and 1/4 black. Her father was half Italian. She is barely black
- Good friend has 100% custody of her 10 year old - her ex dh just informed her that he claimed the child on his taxes - she has already finished her taxes and claimed the child -...
- Tell me if this is crazy. Dd (11) is having a bday party today. Th.e girls are having a tour at the humane society and then having a sleepover at our house. Never got a formal...
- Bobby Brown was asked to leave Whitney Houston's funeral today ... after he got into an argument with Whitney's family over whether or not he could bring nine people into the church with him...
- What this woman just said to Whitney's mom is very powerful.
- Are there many single moms at tt private schools and G&Ts in NYC? do you think other parents think anything of them?
- 6yo had little pimples on his chin. Does this happen so young?
- My 3yo is making me nuts. She does everything she can to delay naps and sleep. I keep losing it on her. Need suggestions to get her down easier. Losing it
- Bobby not allowed in?
- Who are all you people that know the norm for aa baptist funerals?
- I asked dh if he wanted me to take 5 yo to the park because he looked pretty frustrated w. him when i came home w. 1 yo. in earshot of my son he said, "no, i can take him....
- Omg. this funeral is so boringggg. what was her religion? it's not catholic right?
- If your washing machine breaks and you rent, who fixes it?
- What do you think about waldorf schools/education?
- Why do black people dress so flashy? Are they making up for lost time?
- Why does the nurse need to be in full regalia? Weird
- Is this weird or normal? Went to dermatologist and wanted to renew a prescription, he said that X cream was better but I know my insurance doesn't cover it. He kept saying it was...
- 5'5 and 165 despite low calories, low carb and major exercising.... For years. Turns out I am highly insulin resistant. Hope this metformin works! Want to be thin again.
- So now Bobbi Kristina will get all of the money?
- In the dinner picking up food for lunch and this older man was insisting on a burger when he only had a doller and change. He seemed confused and I felt bad, so I bought it for...
- Nurse checking a bobbi christina
- Anything as gradparents getting court oirder in nyc to see grandkids? i don't think so
- What is this song, did he just make it up ?
- Is Diana Ross at this funeral? No tv here
- Stevie looks....obese
- I could never get into Stevie Wonder. Never.
- What would you do. Just got 1st grade report card and there is a clear disconnect between teacher and my son. She has been telling us he is behind for a few months and we have...
- How can Stevie have a crush on someone he has never seen?
- I just went to dcs new pediatrician. I love the dr, but they waiting room has no toys, colors, posters...anything. Her exam room is the same. Just naked walls...nothing. It was...
- Exh left me and everyone said he would regret it. it's funny, because it really doesnt matter now, but he wont regret it. even though it was mean, i am better off and i am sure...
- Jennifer Hudson did a great job singing IWALY at the Grammys but MAN, did Amber Riley NAIL it on Glee. I think btw those two women, we have some Whitney talent out there
- The black community really knows how to do a good funeral? Is that better?
- Anyone read this article yet? I don't find her in the least heroic. I find her spoiled and in possession of incredibly bad judgment. I am a lawyer and am generally predisposed...
- At what age of your dc did you REALLY start to enjoy parenting? I love my dc more than the universe, but at 3 and 6 and I still have to help dress, bathroom, bathe, deal with...
- Dd has been sick with cough and fever since Tuesday - went to ped with baby (same illness) on Wednesday and ped prescribed antibiotics for baby b/c he had a fever for 5 days and...
- Why? Why? Why? Do black people where sunglasses indoors. Why? I get it's a culture thing, but why?
- I'm surprised you guys are watching this shit signed black woman watching outbreak
- It IS weird that they won't show dionne
- I teach PreK at a PS-8th private. We now have 2 PS classes & 2 prek classes. Classes aren't grouped by age group. As a parent, wwy prefer?I have a 4yo (2/15) &6yo, &my 4yo is in a...
- If you are overweight did you learn bad eating habits as a kid?
- 260 lb. mom here checking in. Joined WW 3 weeks ago and lost my first 10 lbs!!!
- 6mo fell off bed in a split second I turned around, she was on the boppy, I feel like the worst mother and dh told me it's unforgivable because he told me before to be careful.
- I am fatttt.
- Help me pack for 8 mo--going to Florida. Temps in the 70s-low 80. Not sure what to bring as far as shorts-pnts-long / short sleeves. Staying for 5 days. Im a chronic...
- 10yo almost 11, weighs 54 lbs. 5yo sis weighs 39.
- Will there be a civil war? a seccession? I would be happy to let teh radical regressives form their own country frankly.
- Step mom has left and not come back. apparantly 40yo dd having some sort of nervous breakdown. she left in janauary adn every week she is "coming back" ina couple days, still...
- Shit. it think my neighbour is snow blowing my driveway. 5yo ds at a party and wanted to do it when he got home!
- OK so somesenator says insurance shouldn't have to cover cervical cancer because it is caused HPV which is sexually transmited. He...
- What do you use your ipad for? Is it worth the money?
- Seriously FB, why are you telling everyone i am reading 5 things that kill your sex drive?
- I hate my mother. She is toxic. She says things to me that you wouldn't say to your worst enemy.
- A nurse! in a nurse uniform. they are expecting some people to fall out
- So they have flag at half mast for Whitney ? A crack head ?
- Oh Alicia....stop crying for the cameras
- If you had to pick one, would you rather get a new tv or an ipad?
- I don't want to go to this ladies-only dinner tonight.
- Guard your bodies......I'm glad that he said this.
- I am getting sick of all of the stupid things DD's school is "asking" us to do. I have to log the books I read to her, there is a "read-a-thon" fundraiser where you have to w...
- Favorite snacks when dieting?
- Whenever we are with friends and run into other friends, we make an introduction. Notice other people not doing that. WiT
- What if missing ex is dead?
- You know what's frustrating here? when you can't tell if the person you were speaking to has left. we should all put something in our comment, like we do for np, OR, OP, etc to...
- I hate shit like this. She was a singer. Why glorify someone who literally drowned on pills and booze.
- I can't believe the sense and sensibility novel was written in the 1700s.
- Kevin Costner: An ass.
- Are they more expressive and genuine because they are more in touch with their inner child? Is it an underdeveloped frontal lobe? how is it so nearly universal?
- Closed on our first house yesterday, and the sellers left it so gross. I was fully planning on getting in there and cleaning it myself, but wasn't expecting tumbleweeds of cat...
- I like how he says black not african-american
- Thank god rear window is on, why people wan't to watch a funeral for someone they don't know is beyond me
- This seems so tacky and ott
- I'm 6 days PP and last night had the worst chills of my life, could not get warm. This morning I started to get a fever but it went down with Advil. I spoke to the OB on call and...
- Who's Sissy?
- So was bobbi brown allowed at the funeral?
- The hypocracy of the music industry. nobody even talked about whtney in years she was completely irrelevent and now she is the greatest voice of our time. whaaaa??
- Pg and my MIL keeps sending me links for plus-sized clothing she wants to buy me. For some reason this really bothers me.
- Umm, sorry but she WAS selfish. She was selfish for taking drugs and killing herself and leaving her kid behind. This whole spectacle is ridiculous. She should not be sainted...
- Anyone tried bob harper's pills?
- WHoever posted that link about the crocheted rugs, you are going to send me into bankruptcy, I want to buy the expensive yarn and make them all
- I went to a play space that was super-crunchy. big parent debate around the sugar content of children's tylenol. don't think i fit in!
- Codeacademy is awesome!
- Dd 7 adhd on 5mg adderall, has hard time with noise level in class, she has been yelling at the kids to be quite and have mini tantrums in class, teachers are frustrated as am i....
- It's a nice day. You should all get outside. :)
- Honestly one of the fun things about Disney is that it really does reward you for being smart. The touring plan people never wait. They go on Soarin' 6 times and Toy Story 5...
- Don't flame -- classical music person here - what Whitney Houston songs should I listen to?
- Dh says he is tired at 9.30 so he didn't want dc to have a playdate over, fine, so he lies down to watch tv then decided to nap, but he won't go upstairs because he says he won't...
- Does Roseola always have a pink rash? DS had a high fever, and now has an almost-rash - I mean, his skin his bumpy but not red. He has one sort of zitty thing by his nose. 20mo.
- One saturday I took a walk to zipperhead
- Are Bebe/CeCe and Whitney related? cousins?
- We went to Disney World on vacation and I loved it. And the food was really good too, esp Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. Let the haters hate, I thought it was an awesome trip...
- Need some real advice. Just turned 2yo has that pink amoxicillin for an ear infection. This is the first time she has had to deal with meds really and she will not take this...
- What would you do with a really nice cashmere sweater that has several moth holes in it? Just toss? i feel so bad about it.
- Forgive a dumb question-i made chicken soup last night. heated up refigerated leftovers today but we didnt eat it all. ok to put in fridge again and reheat again tmrw?
- Yeah whitney had god's grace...that girl had no more religion in her body than adam levine....omg this is ridic...she loved the lord, puleease she was a druggie
- Pisses me off celebs act all religious....think tyler perry would be talking about God's amazing grace on any other stage? BS smh
- Why is the IUI success rate so low? only 20%.
- What do you do when dc get money (gift from grandparents, that kind of thing)? They can save + spend as they like? Must save some & can spedn some? Donate some?
- Santorum's charitable donations = 1.8% of his adjusted gross income. what a great catholic. really about social justice.
- Remind me again if there adultery does he have to give me more money?
- My students are now sending me links to pinterest. What is this pinterest?
- Tyler Perry!
- I wish Bobbi Brown would jump up on stage and start singing My Prerogative.
- What would you think if a 7yo often complains of feeling tired, looks pale, says body feels heavy? she does better after having something to eat. doc says it is nothing.
- I know you guys hate it but that 50 shades has resulted in a ton of sex this week
- Why will my 4 yo DS never take off his socks? Baths are difficult b/c he doesn't want exposed feet. Refuses swim lessons b/c of this. Literally always has socks on except...
- Black Christians have the most beautiful funerals. Just saying.
- How do you celebrate birthdays of a preschooler? Like open presents in morning? Balloons? Special breakfast? Going to a short co-party in afternoon, but wondering what to do in...
- STEVIE
- So funny that I Will Always Love you is known as a Whitney Houston song. It was a cover of Dolly Parton! IMO Dolly's version was much better
- Any divorced moms on? exh will not communicate with me re ds. So hard to parent like this. no co-parenting going on here.
- I have a 7 yo and a 4.5 yo. Can you suggest a chapter book they might both enjoy?
- Do they have snacks up there? What;s in the purple cups?
- Is it open casket?
- I will not be watching the new Bethenny show but when did she pull those implants out?
- Why isn't the fam in the church? what are they waiiting for
- Poll: Race and if you fast forward through commercials on DVR. I'll start WHITE, YES.
- I'm in LA, I'm turned on by a boston accent. where can I find such a man? tia
- This made me laugh. I know. I have no brain....
- If my 20mo says "dado" for water and "da" for hat, are these still counted as words? is this typical?
- White-not watching? Black-watching?
- Cory Booker for President in 2016!!!
- Why must they televise a funeral?
- Any tips for talking to my 18 year old after-school sitter about areas she needs to fix (no t.v. with the kids, clean up after snacks, etc.) I have to tell her but I am always...
- Whitney's funeral. Really ybm? Really?
- I have a really bad back. Can't decide if I should get a Tempurpedic, Sleep Number or just put one those 4" latex topper on existing bed.
- Man, now folks really get to see the music and talent that comes out of the black church.
- Is everyone watching the funeral?
- Holy shit - I just took inventory of 15 mo's words, and he has over 70!
- Holy crap. Sitter baked brownies for us and I just had one. Best freaking brownie I've ever had.
- What kind of toothpaste did you use as a kid? And now?
- Did you get rewards for good report cards growing up? Do you give them? Is there a thought on this? We never got them as kids, I think in party because there was a wide...
- I don't think we need 300-500 extra calories on top of a western diet during pregnancy.
- Oh corey booker, I do love you.
- Really. Bobbie gets there 20 mins late?
- Ds just turned 3.5, and overnight he's interested in cars/trucks. Before, he'd only played w/ dolls and animals. Typical?
- Dh just said fuck you. nice.
- What was the most inappropriate thing anyone on ybm ever said to you?
- Any kid movies out in theaters this week?
- Why does the Catholic church accept the rhythm method, since that separates sex from procreation just like every other form of bc?
- Suggestions for kid-geared music (ABCs, 123s, etc) that is not super annoying to hear ad nauseum?
- Anyone know about shar peis? MIL asking me...
- If you had married at age 22/23 what type of man would you have married?
- Does a baby weighing 4 lbs. 15 oz. seem small to you if born 2 weeks early?
- 4 yo just asked 6 yo why Whitney died and she said "she took too much medicine, like Elvis and Michael Jackson and Judy Garland." How depressing.
- Are you watching ny1 for funeral. are they showing it on other channels?
- If you learned that your ex husband's serious gf is telling people that you had an affair, would you just ignore or would you talk to some of the people you thought she'd said...
- Windows are open to let in some fresh air...and tomorrow, 6 - 8 inches of snow. my poor daffodils
- We did our budget and basically, bare bones expenses = income. no vaca, no extra spending. i told dh we cant live like this. my job lets me leave early so i can pick up kids after...
- When you see pregnant women are you jealous or thanking the gods that it's not you?
- Best OTC cold medicine? My congestion is so bad that my head might explode.
- Feel like dh and i are growing apart. i'm 6.5 mos pg with #2. this sucks. feel lonely
- Ignore the music track and opening several seconds, but don't you think Paris Jackson has a certain fresh-faced, accessible, and sweet look in these photos?...
- Is the whitney funeral on tv or just online?
- Have you ever been to a Baptist funeral?
- There is a mad woman going around calling people bitches today for no reason.
- According to the NYT, more than half of women below the age of 30 who give birth are not married. Discuss.
- Can your 4/5 year olds get ready to get out of the house without your help?
- Breakfast was 1/2 bag of spinach, two eggs, 10 cherry tomatoes, 7 mini mozz balls yum!
- Going to disney with extended family. lots of dcs - from toddler to teens, parents, and grandparents. what hotel should we stay at? would be great if they had suites and/or...
- Am I the only one here that dislikes that store calypso? Everything I have bought there false apart instantaneously
- Gov. Christie has the flags at half staf for WHouston? really? wow. honestly, how stupid
- Do you say cai-oh-tee or cai-oat for coyote?
- Tell me to go with DH on his business trip and that DC will be perfectly fine with grandparents.
- Stupidest fight on ybm...
- VENT...
- What is the problem with loving jesus?
- Never heard the term homegoing before
- Ok, so I'm going with the pulled pork. Thanks, y'all!
- Kilim rugs are flat-weave, right?
- I wonder why Bobbi Kris never got braces
- Why am I so offended by this FB post: click like if you llove Jesus, if you love the devil, keep on scrolling.
- Which would you prefer if you were going to someone's house for dinner? Vegetarian lasagna, Pulled pork sandwiches with slaw and sweet potato fries or Pot roast with veggies? tia
- Need to make a main dish for book club. Should I make some new recipe or go with an old stand by?
- Does anyone have a great exterior paint color suggestion?
- Is Bobby Brown going going to be at the funeral!
- Is a normal sized 5 yo too young for a booster seat?
- Mom looking for beachy paint colors, look at serena and lily
- Missing ex mom here: so his mom is callIng everyone he knows and freaking out, understandable. I know his email password he knows this and he never changed it though he has other...
- Did you take antibiotics before or after an HSG?
- What shows on disney are ok for a 5yo? ds has asked to watch good luck charile and jessie. are these remotely ok for this age or not at all?
- I went back to work f/t becaused we need the $. DH expect me to do all the same chores/children as I did as a SAHM. He is bitterly resentful that I am asking to do a lot more. Its...
- One pot meal ideas? I have a whole chicken. Links to recipes?
- The teen who got shot and killed by police in his 2nd floor bathroom. i am very sad that we was shot, but why was he running from police? if he had nothing to hide and obeyed...
- So she partied too much last night and can't show up to her goddaughter's funeral!? Sketchy...
- What would you serve with this? Rice? Polenta?...
- I think my 17yo ds is gay, which I'm fine with, but do I approach him about it?
- Why are the negroes so prone to having dramatic, over-the-top funerals?
- Iphone users: I have a massive amount of pics I uploaded to my computer. How do I delete all of them from the phone? tia
- Does anyone have a positive experience to share about ict Kindergarten? My ds team thinks this would be the best fit for him but I'm nervous that K will just be too overwhelming...
- What do you do for exercise?
- People were scared to say boo to Whitney, which is why nobody really tried to help her, and why she died. She was verbally brutal and would just shut them down.
- Trader Joel's cilantro salad dressing is da bomb
- If you and your husband both work, how do you handle childcare and housework? Do you feel it is equal? Are you happy with your solution and what is the solution?
- Of course CNN puts the call in for Soledad to do the funeral
- All that you need is a french press. you can make coffee in it, and you can make tea in it.
- I have started to enjoy drinking tea out of an actual tea cup, not a mug.
- Do i have a right to be annoyed at DH when he has been gone all day, he comes home and I say 'i need an hour to send some emails' and the entire hour I can hear DC screaming/upset...
- If you knew you were getting a divorce and you were a SAHM, would it be smarter to get a new job before the divorce or wait it out for better alimony?
- If were a child support payer, would you email ex to let them know you got a diff't job, or just wait till they find out on their own...no changes just yet, possibly more income...
- Why are you on here right now? Me -I am working - and my computer is doing some processing stuff, so killing time
- I'm going to do you all a favor. someone showed this to me and it has really improved my life over the past few weeks. really....
- NO ARETHA!!
- Whitney was pretty poor growing up right?
- Bra shopping w 13 year old daughter.....horrible for both of us
- We are not staying at disney. BTDTs- do you think it is better to rent a car or rely on car service?
- Omfg ex is missing wtf
- 1yo just dropped dh's iPhone in the dog water bowl. I grabbed it fast and put it in a bag of rice. what are the chances it still works?...
- I flirted shamlessly w a handsome colleague when i was drunk @ hoilday party. he knows i like him. of late se have been BBMing, almost evdryday and though its work related there...
- Dh will be 50 (almost 51) when 3rd db is born. i am 39. what are people really going to think? is he waay too old? am i? just started telling people and they look suprised
- People who fon't check bags when one per person is free are really annoying
- Do you think apple cider vinegar is a good thing to take daily?
- Please, is it me? Going to Disney via Jet Blue in a couple of days with 3 dcs and my mom. DH is giving me a hard time because I want to check our bags for the flight.
- What i don't like about this whitney funeral is that she was not a saint. they NEED to talk about her addiction issues, not act like she lived such great life, bc she didn't
- Think ER doc will give me pain meds for my nasty cat bite?
- New to USA: From New York city, how far drive to Niagara Falls? thx
- Is Oprah going? She should.
- How bad is what 3yo dd said about her baby brother? Should I start interviewing child psychologists or is this normal?...
- How do you look right now?
- Media will freak when Bono dies.
- Dh and i watch fringe religiously. i have a massive 14yo girl crush on josh jackson. he is so sexy on this show, please let it never be cancelled.
- Why are the Right so mean-spirited?
- Dh is sick. we were suppose to go to a wedding tonight. do i text my friend (mother of the bride) to let her know he can't make it? it doesn't make much of a difference the day...
- In philly this weekend. dh and i have an opportunity to go out to dinner just the two of us tomorrow night - any recs?
- What are you doing with your kids today. I'm looking for ideas for my 5 YO and 2.5 YO, we're on UWS. Tia!!
- Is there any other star who if s/he died suddenly would have a response from the media as intense as Whitney's? The interruption of regular tv for a Special Report, almost around...
- Did your HSG look like the ones you find online?
- Did having kids (and raising them) make you more understanding of your parent's faults? it did for me. I feel like they were trying their best, which may have not always cut it,...
- Will you watch the Whitney memorial today?
- I had this terrible dream that my mother leanred how to fly a helicopter. She took me,my sisters,my dad on a flight to go skiing. She lost control (shocker) and we were plummeting...
- I wonder if they have drugged Bobbie Kristina up yet
- Prey for the Disney question. What if we spend 3 nights iat the grand Floridian and 2 nights at the animal lodge?
- It's going to be a long, nasty political season.
- I opened a bottle of wine about four days ago. Left if out overnight the first night, then have had it in the fridge ever since. would it still be OK to cook with? I'm thinking...
- Do you let your 13 y/o have a facebook account? my dd13 has been hounding me
- I had a very bad relationship with my chauvanistic father, he is a biglaw lawyer, critical, never around when I was growing up. I am in therapy to let go of my anger, but I have...
- Okay what's up with facebook? I usually see lots of posts on wknd mornings. This morning there are 3. Is there something I need to click to fix it?
- Going outlet shopping! wish me luck!
- I feel like I'm always disappointed or angry inside at my dh. I work p/t and take care of all the domestic stuff - anything to do with the kids and the home. I'm also the...
- Take home 7,500 a month. no childcare and a 500 monthly car payment that is almost done. how much is a good number for housing? 2,800 way too high?
- DH hasn't binged (on alcohol) in 2.5 months. Let's hope this continues.
- I think before a person over the age of 75 receives a medical procedure they should be required by law to review an invoice for the cost of the medical services they will be...
- Why are pro lifers so women hating? it's just gross.
- I am 37 and used a vibrator for the first time last night - holy shit!
- Any suggestions on kid friendly movies I can download on iPad for 10 and 8 year old girls? Thx.
- There should be some way that before we marry someone while in our 20s we could get a view of them in their 40s and how they handle life's "real" stresses, not the nonsense that...
- Ugh, neighbors are leaving for the week, and just called to ask us to deal with alternate side parking for their car. we both work full time and have a car of our own to deal...
- What spices go well with carrots? TIA
- Worried about sister. she is 39 and pregnant 2 her 3rd her dh is 51. her first 2 pregnancies were kind of rough. she had high blood pressure and had to bshe induced. she had...
- GYN didnt ask my permission to do a rectal exam. I think I was anally raped.
- Dh and I have never had debt outside of our mortgage and a car loan. This year we have to pay off $13K in credit card bills when we get our tax refund and I have to say, IT...
- My DH is such a nasty drunk.
- Guys, i can't move my neck. i can, but if i turn a certain way or lift my arm. PAIN!
- I've found that people either love or hate fresh cilantro
- Would an extra 1K a month make an impact in your life?
- Whether of not you think the VA abortion law is sound, it is factually incorrect to say (as some blogs and YBMers have) that it is state-sponsored rape. For one, the definition of...
- I am unreasonably pissed at the catholic charities/hospitals bc thing. they get TONS of govt funding. if they don't want to play by the rules, they are free to not take the money.
- I had no idea that the "silent" treatment was considered bullying!
- What is your favorite kind of cookie or cookie recipe that's always a hit?
- Should I be worried that my 2yo dd whispers when she talks most of the time?
- I am into health and nutrition and holistic medicine. dont like taking meds but had a major panic disorder a few years ago and had no choice but to go on meds. 150 of wellbutrin...
- I freaking love Dance Moms.
- What mountain near nyc has a good tubing park for small kids/
- Hannity was talking last night about that case where a school deemed the girl's packed lunch to be unhealthy and one of the panelists said ' Welcome to Obama's america". How the...
- DH and I live in London, but we've been spending more and more time in LA. But DH acts like 2 different people in each city. In London he goes out with friends and has fun, but...
- Any recs for good erotic fiction? please: not 50 shades of gray...
- Why am i so addicted to this site? for 6 years i've been coming here, when most times i am disagreeing with or arguing with people, refreshing the page for no reason, killing my...
- If your 10 yo DD does not like a girl in her class and the teacher has talked to her about her attitude towards the girl, what do you think the best approach is? Tell her to be...
- I cannot believe people on here don't understand the difference between usual and standard of care adn something invasive that is not needed.s
- I was prescribed macrobid for a uti yesterday and still haven't taken it b/c of what I've been reading online related to birth defects. I'm 9 weeks pregnant and as much as I...
- Going to Disney. Animal kingdom lodge? We all love animals.
- Uggh. In the ER for a cat bite.
- So no one goes on women's retreats? I know people who do this and I'm trying to understand the point.
- We moved to a new town in July. 7 yo DS has not been invited to any bday parties and very few playdates. We've hosted playdates and even a party. Teacher says he has tons of...
- My 6yo niece wants to be a cheerleader. Her parents email the family pictures of her, and she looks 15 and poses in suggestive ways. Wtf??
- Going to dinner party with some somewhat intellectual women. Give me the whole story on the political situation in a few short sentences.
- Check out the nyt magazine article about Target tracking your shopping habits and knowing when you're pregnant?
- Do you think Chris Christie is interested in being Vice President? They were hinting to that on the news last night.
- When I was pregnant I gained a lot.... 60 pounds. Some asshole said to me in front of everyone at a party- "you got fat".
- I am a teacher and I am struggling so much this week. Students acting up and I am second guessing if I am handling things right. I teach junior high....
- Anyone else...
- Anybody do the no poo thing for their hair?
- I spent the last two days working with either kids in juvenile detention or with a group of people from a really poor community (like, no electricity, not enough food, etc). The...
- Holy shit, just weighed myself and am down 60lbs since September ... only 9 more to go to goal .... it just "fell" off me
- Dd (3rd grade) is friends with a little girl in her grade who has a 6th grade brother. I am friends with the Mom and trust her and her husband. Mom sent me a text last night...
- I don't let my 13yo eat hot dogs bc they are a choking hazard. It is never too old to choke and die
- Do they not use paste in school anymore? just asked 4yo about it and he had no clue what it was - they just use glue sticks or real glue, i guess.
- Just made some hazelnut choco cream following recipe. it has milk in it too, how long do you think it will last in fridge? recipe has no info on this. tia
- Friend named baby harper yesterday. i saw it an hated it but sort of don't hate it anymore (already)
- I am really curious how this whole anti-gay thing works for Christie. he already has an entire segment of the electorate pissed at him as it is. now he is pushing people more.
- Single mom here, what to do today in NYC with 8 yr old dd?
- Dd's K teacher sent a note to me that stated her handwritting really needs to improve by June. what if it doesn't? She is doing great in everything else.
- Dh wants a full english breakfast tomorrow--any places in NYC for this?
- I would like to have a civil discussion about the new VA abortion bill. I don't see the problem with requiring a transvaginal ultrasound for abortion. My understanding is that...
- Can your DH still get it up for sex?
- Anyone take their kids to see Journey 2? Total snoozefest or will The Rock keep me awake?
- I have a 5 hour 1yo's birthday party today. Kill me now.
- I'm in denial. I'm having a difficult time believing my ds has ADHD but the reports don't lie and the school psychologist is firm in her opinion. I'm so overwhelmed by the...
- Do you think manhattan will be less crowded today since people went away?
- I cannot imagine paying $600 for a 2 year old's birthday party
- Sort of sad to realize if I don't care of myself and needs, no one does, not even dh
- What is the lifespan of an apple desktop? I'm sick of our computers breaking down every 2-3 years.
- Opinion poll: do you think that a swim exercise class with a good instructor at a nice gym is a worthwhile workout?
- Anyone else find Oscar parties weird?
- The last thing I need right now is strife with the sitter. She is not following the instructions that I've left for her, not consistently at least. There are positive things, but...
- Will the gym be less crowded today because people are away?
- Can anyone help me? i have a really old ipod and an older model iphone. i am trying to get my playlist that i used on my old ipod transferred from itunes to my iphone and it is...
- I am 5'2" and 125lb size 4-6, 43 yo. I work out but if I were to go below 120lbs my stretch marks and loose skin on my belly looks a frightful mess. Trying to decide how low I...
- Is your nanny off on monday ?
- So it turned out Seal had a double life with hookers and drugs?? Nobody's perfect but why did they insist on putting all their "bliss" on display? I am intrigued by this...
- Sorry but i think its really shitty if your kids dont get the opportunity to just go out and play. i get it if you live in the city but otherwise why cant they just go out and...
- I am 40 and want another baby but we are struggling financially and i know dh doesn't need more on his plate ( he makes the big paycheck). sucks
- Debating about using Clomid. How real is the risk of multiples? Anyone have experience with this?
- Probably going to be flamed but getting scared about what my stomach is going to like after these twins.
- Do you believe in karma or at least you reap what you sow?
- Nick Cannon had blood clots in his lungs?
- I don't think it's bad for small kids to use technology. if you want them to read, you give them books/read to them, if you want them to understand technology, why not do the...
- Anyone on with a DH who has OCD?
- We are looking at houses in ct. They all seem to have well water and septic tanks. Is this a hassle? tia
- My 8 yo can be quite domineering with other kids. Sigh.
- How much technology is your 5 yo exposed to?
- Poor dh. i'm on a diet. last week, he picked up special cookies for him/ds and didn't get me one. i was upset. this week, he got dc donuts and picked me up one and i accused...
- Do kids still prefer to be outside playing these days? i remember spending entire days outside when i was young and not wanting to come inside till i had to. do they still do...
- Anyone know if someone makes a very wide high chair? my 2 yo ds has a broken leg and is in a semi-body cast. trying to find something for him to sit in while he eats, besides his...
- Feel bad about not having a party for 3 year old bday but we moved to another state, have no family, really no friends here. Any ideas what I can do to make it special?
- I want a smartphone to surf web, get email, text, use as phone. what should i get?
- You consider Pottery Barn high-end furniture?
- How come there are so many white cashiers at trader joe's? (at least at UWS location)
- I let my kids veg out on sat and sunday mornings in front of the tv.
- What to say to dh who thinks that a few minutes of iPad games before bed is as good as bedtime stories for 3yo? i disagree completely but am at a loss to convince him why
- Is repeating K as difficult as trying for " pendancy" in pre K.
- I live in bergen county where we have great public schools and my df is in a fancy private and she keeps telling me how it's not like you'd think many of the parents are just...
- Shit. 2yo birthday party is today at 3 and has a fever and is really in bad shape. What do you do? This is my first bday party at a party space... Paid for and a few kids coming...
- Poker night at our house tonight for dh and friends. Our first time hosting. Not dinner. What should I get? Tia
- 6 yr old lent out his bey blade to a girl in his class. The boys were bringing them for play time. Girl said she would bring back yesterday and she didn't. I asked ds what he...
- How much do you think i can sell a 2 yr old imac for?
- I'm actually jealous of ds's teacher. We spend every cent to send him to private school and can't afford vacations - but just this year she went away at Thanksgiving, a cruise at...
- I just checked that family watchdog site and found a guy on my street convicted of sexual abuse of minor in 1972 and 2001.
- Repost from yesterday to working moms: need advice---nanny is leaving and we are considering daycare 3/4 days a week for 2.5 yo dd in addtion to her curre. We've always had a...
- So 42% of children in the US live in low-income families, and 21% live in poverty. how is this supposed to be a good system??
- The overly-positive FB post is interesting. The internet really does tease out the people for whom their reality needs to be externalized in order to be validated.
- I love Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. I think it's working out nicely. But you know what would be really cool for the 2nd term? If she went way sex positive, and...
- Where the hell does my neighbor go all damn day & night long. He seriously comes & goes in his pickup all day & night!! He is an old man! It is so freaking bizare!!
- So our kitchen is old but ok. we have oak cabinets from the 80's with cream laminate counters. its not terrible but clearly needs to be updated which we cant afford. we did...
- Ds is due soon - and I am hurting with names. Sibs names are pretty uncommon but not weird. Dh loves Tyler and Xander. I'm having a tough time meeting him half way... HELP!
- In this circular pattern with dating and how I feel about it (post divorce)- on the one hand, very lonely and want a man in my life. On the other hand, don't want to introduce a...
- Suggest a fun cheese to bring up to the lake house with friends... already doing bocconcini with peppadews and soppresata... need something to compliment. with eat everything...
- I will get flamed for this, but whatever. My SIL is the sweetest person, just a gem, but she tries so hard to be positive that it stretches all limits of credulity. And I know she...
- I know I should take it to ub, but wondering if anyone here can make me feel better about geeting in to an amazing ongoing school in nyc but not our first choice. I feel...
- Does anyone else find it slightly evil, that the Disney corp creates this vacation destination that they market as something you *MUST* do with your kids, and then they charge...
- So fucking pissed at myself. Went off my diet for a week and gained 6 lbs.
- Did I see this correctly? 3 days of disney park tkts for 6 of us is going to be $1300??? WTF can afford this stuff?
- We are going to be at same ski resort with at same time as a very nice famly we know from school, they are just perfect. dcs always calm & well-behaved, always look impeccible,...
- Repost. what about fruit salad for the vegetarian potluck?
- 5mo db went into hysterical crying fit last night, for no apparent reason - just full on meltdown for about 30mins, consoled her but dh keeps saying it's not normal, should go to...
- What should i bring to this vegetarian potluck? there is already: soup, veg chili, curry, rice, bread, dessert, spinach salad. tia
- I know this board is full of apologists...but why do women let this happen to themselves? Not once, not twice, but again and again?...
- Friend just had a baby boy: carmelo. why?!!!
- High School Friends get together at a bar and post a about 15 pictures of it on facebook. We are all in late 30's. I find it a bit much...don't get why everyone posts a ton of...
- Dd has 28 kids in her class and would invite about ten to her birthday party if etiquette/people's feelings were not at stake....
- How would you react if someone you've been seeing for 3 1/2 yrs intimatly and have been best friends for 12... Tells you: I will never marry you, I will never date you. I like to...
- The 16 yo with a hammer thing is totally cracking me up. Other than the nail holes which is annoying, why would anyone care if a 16 yo uses a hammer??
- Is Wellbutrin like speed? I'm getting SO much done...
- I was talking to dh on phone (I'm out of town). He was driving home from being out with friends. And he got pulled over. I hope he didn't drink too much. Freaking out.
- Dd (16) did a very nice collage of photos on her wall, how did she put them up? oh she found a hammer and nails while we were at work! arghh!
- I live an authentic life bc i left my cheating dh and went to live with my parents. I am authentic, you are not.
- 10 yo dd only sets up playdates with 2 girls these days. I'm starting to see that she is excluded from party invites. We are in a small town, k-8, only 3 classes in her grade....
- Not saying my dd is a saint, but teacher made her stay in classroom with her head down on desk for 5 min.. She is constantly begging me not to send her to school and says she's...
- What's a good diaper option for a very chunky 18lb 5mo girl? The Pampers Swaddlers are not working with her thighs, even though she's in the size for her weight range.
- I'm in newborn hell right now. Great first 3.5 weeks . Now 5 weeks. All he wants t...
- Pyschologist/psychiatrist is gay- flamer gay- do you continue going to him?
- Who is going to watch Whitney's funeral tomorrow?
- I find August to be a weird school cut-off age
- I need to break up with my boyfriend. He's just not that into me
- I need to drop my friend. She's just annoying and thrives on drama.
- Can someone tell me the benefits of a Roth IRA?
- Thinking about starting an affair. pretty sure dh has helped himself in the last few years. I feel liberated to do as I please now.
- Damn. I just got poked by three hotties on facebook
- GWTW -- Who does Scarlett find dead on the douch?
- How much business is considered "rainmaker" and how do you do it? How do you really land clients? Is it mostly luck or sales pitches nonstop? (Talking about big law)
- What would you think about a 42 year old man wearing expensive, non-prescription glasses for the look of it?
- Had company and people over all day till about 15 minutes ago. DH had BETTER stay out of this room for at least an hour
- Best place to donate a great collection of board books? Or should I sell as a lot on CL?
- My dad is taking 4.5 yo dd to her first chess class on Sunday. They grow up so fast.
- 3500 a month for nanny????????
- Dh's firm just started letting go a bunch of non-equity partners for not bringing in business. Big Law. Is this happening all over?
- I am 36 should i be taking a multivitamin? sep calcium pills?