[-]i am thinking a good waxing will spice up my sex life--as painful as it is--i think i have to take one for the team--i am hoping it will make me feel sexy (just weaned so hopefully my libido will return)
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Just shave it really close or cut w/nail scissors. Much less painful and similar enough result: short hair results in much better oral sex.
[ Reply | Options ]doesn't the short hair give your husband "rug burn" on his face? sort of like making out when he hasn't shaved for a few days?
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I would go to J.Sisters they do the best wax. It does me feel a lot sexier. Probably because I know I will have a lot more sex. It turns my dh on like you wouldn't believe. The visual, the feel of oral, and intercourse seems to be a lot better for him when I wax.
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[-]Did anyone see that Epiphany Community Day School is charging $150 application fee to apply to their preschool? That price seems so outrageous to me. Are other schools charging this much?
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At Epiphany Community Nursery School, I was turned off by the rude director (Wendy Levy) with plastered make-up standing at the door shaking every child's hand before they went in the room. Has this woman not heard that flu is spread by hands? Gross. Epiphany Day School was nice, clean, spacious and bright with a solid director, also named Wendy, unfortunately.
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[-]Have you ever read the private school student directory? (Of course you have.) My fave is when parents name one kid something really buttoned down, like Alexandra, then their next kid is the throw caution to the wind hippie name, Sunflower, or something of the sort.
5 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]on school tours, i LOVE reading the names on the cubbies and the art. today's doozie? gaia. white, blonde girl.
[ Reply | Options ]I find there's usually a reason behind it - a compromise between a traditional parent and a more alternative parent. Some kind of family issue. I see a lot of boys with typical names and sister has a funkier name and the explanation is always that dad refused anything atypical for a boy, but gave in on the girl. Etc.
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[-]What do I want my family to get me for Christmas? I have no idea what to tell them. (under $50)
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Greetings all!
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Greetings all!
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[-]May be moving to W90s on West End Ave. Not sure about the neighbourhood. Is it a good place to raise kids? any kids' activity places (eg playgym, pool, music classes etc) nearby? what is the demographic profile of people living there? we have 2 DCs - 2.5 and 0.5. Thanks.
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]It will be fine, nice parks, discovery classes, cmom is close by, a ny kids club, pool at jcc in the 70's or asphalt green or 92y across the park. I know some "alternative" families that live up there, often see riff raff in certain areas, but there's also a shady section of the west 60's. So no neighborhood will ever be perfect. Lots of cute restaurants popping up in west 90's, and schools too. It's not my first choice, but certainly not my last choice either.
[ Reply | Options ]We live in that area: Riverside Park is great! Bike Paths, Hippo Playground, Sledding Hill(s), Tennis Courts, Soccar Fields! Everything a kid could want. Whole Foods, TJ Maxx and Michaels (Craft) just moved into the area. The Children's Museum and the Natural History Musuem are a 10-15 minute walk, plus you have Central Park. The Public School (ps 75) is ok, but not great. There are several unzoned options, though.
[ Reply | Options ]Symphony Space, 95th & Broadway. Swimming Class at the Montana, 87th & Broadway or the JCC, Dinosaur Park at 96th & West End, Hippo Park at 91st & West End, Elliotinthepark Gym Class, Ballet Hispanica, Claremont Children's School, The Early Ear at 96th & Columbus, Whole Foods 97th & Columbus, Public Library 100th & Amsterdam, shall I continue?
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[-]Ugh. Consulting job, and they are trying not to pay. I hate trying to collect money.
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[-]WOHM's with toddlers. What time do you leave, what time do you get home, and are you generally ok with this? (Me: 7:30 or 8am, 5pm, and no)
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leave around 9/9:15, arrive home 6:45/7. if i can leave work early and squeeze in 45 mins. at the gym on my way home, i do, but either way, i am home by 7. i am OK with this, but DD is still young (18 mos) and, like another poster said above, the weekends are kid-centric, which helps me justify.
[ Reply | Options ]leave at 9, either DH or I are home by 6. Yes, I'm totally happy w this - I have a great job that I am lucky to have, I have time both before and usually after work to play with DS, and have ME time after DS goes to sleep. Honestly this great balance was the reason why we never had a second.
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[-]How to stop certain behavior?? When 2 year old gets frustrated or mad, she says outloud "Hit" and then walks over and smacks the table with her hand. At first we would take her hand and say "no hit, no hit. gentle." and stroke her hand. Then we tried to ignore and walk out of the room. THat isn't working either. If "hit" doesn't get our attention, she sometimes says "kick" and goes and kicks the wall. Have tried the same gentle and ignore approach with that to no avail. Advice? Tips?
7 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]She sounds like she's trying to find a healthy outlet for her anger--at least she's not hitting you or another person. Why don't you redirect her to hit a pillow or something? I think at 2 it's a bit unreasonable to expect them to process their feelings without some kind of physical outlet.
[ Reply | Options ]I agree. Redirect her and teach her to relieve anger some other way. It could be jumping jacks.
[ Reply | Options ]If you have a great kid with a great file, you don't increase your chances by name dropping or letter dropping. We asked this question in an interview at a tt. Actually DH mentioned we knew some current families who knew DC well and would it be worthwhile to have them send a letter? DOA said DC's file would stand or fall on its own. DOA said letters were helpful for older applicants where the recommendation letters came from coaches/teachers.
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I think it sounds just fine. She sounds like a smart little girl! Instead of hitting a person, she is taking out her aggression in a way that hurts nobody. I think the pillow redirection could be good--you can direct her to outlets you find more acceptable. But she may just need to physically hit or kick something and at this age I think it is OK!
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[-]Friend keeps bragging about Washington Market, in particular the celebrities that go there. What is so great about the school?
20 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]we loved it for our DS -- we lucked out with fantastic teachers two years in a row -- and i never gave a rat's ass about whether or not there were any celebrities or their kids around.
[ Reply | Options ]I have friends who really like it, but the atmosphere always sounds pretty darn grim to me (though I'm not a big fan of montessori, admittedly). And the director sounds really clique-ish and awful. I don't care about celebs. I do care about joyful exuberant classrooms and fun teachers, which it doesn't sound like they have much of over there.
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we toured there and I was pretty underwhelmed by the facility. lacking in light, chaotic and noisy, no outdoor space. we didn't get in but I don't know if we woul dhave gone if we did. I do hear they do well with exmissions.
[ Reply | Options ]We hated WMS. Teachers were nasty. Ronnie hated our kid. We pulled DC out. At least half the DCs in the class were "evaluated" for various disorders (most were fine). We pulled DC out. Very very cold environment
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[-]Fashion Moms: Another fat poster here. Wear a size 12-14 suit jacket, 10-12 slacks. Can you recommended a place to buy a "timeless" suit to try and hide my fat frame for some of these dreaded parent interviews? Please, nothing to trendy.
60 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Do you have a waist? Ann Taylor is usually good for such things, but it runs curvy.
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Sure. Fine suits. If you feel the need for something fancier, try a dept store - but i recommend you be comfortable and don't overthink and get too tense.
[ Reply | Options ]Thanks. That's nice of you---a rarity on this circuit. The last one was a disaster!
[ Reply | Options ]Would this one look nice on you? It looks like it could be slimming, if you aren't too large in the chest. http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=21469&N=1200008&pCategoryId=3939&categoryId=179&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_179&loc=TN&defaultColor=Black&defaultSizeType=Regular
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Banana Republic always works for me at that size. Also, sometimes a simple dress and jacket or even cardigan, is a better option if you are feeling heavier than your normal comfort zone.
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yes, they're not bad, but i am just feeling so fat lately that i'm looking to cover up. maybe an interview burka, perhaps? gotta go to the mid east to get that!
[ Reply | Options ]Go get a nice dress, some great heels, and show some leg. I always think it is weird when people dress up like they are going to an economic summit when they go to parent meetings. You want to stand out, in a good way of course, and dressing like a banker is not the way. Unless you are applying somewhere uber conservative. can I ask you what school you are worried about?
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I can't keep up with the thinness of the UES/school culture, yet I can't seem to stop trying. When will the thoughts of dieting/losing weight stop consuming 99% of my waking life?
[ Reply | Options ]A hearty thank you to all that replied. Just trying to put my best foot forward. Merci!
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If you're spending money, Armani's "mid-priced" line makes really beautiful pant suits. The pants are extremely flattering, and jackets too. If I had to make a "timeless suit" purchase, that's where I'd go. I can't remember what the brand is called, but it's right off the up escalator at Bloomingdale's.
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[-]Any Portland moms on? We may be moving to Portland soon (I'm very excited) but I don't know anything about the city except having visited before I had kids. What are some interesting neighborhoods that are walkable with good schools? I would love something not too suburb-y, if possible, and where there are interesting cultural things to do/places to eat, but schools are really paramount. TIA!
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]You will love Portland. I would move back in a heartbeat if I could find a job there! Sellwood is where we lived, and I loved it. If we moved back I would live there again. Intown neighborhood, schools were good then (sure they are now), beautiful houses, you can walk to their little downtown (library, restaurants, organic groceries, little shops) or cross the river and go downtown in a matter of minutes. Next to a wonderful park that runs along the river! There are some great private schools too.
[ Reply | Options ]OP - Thank you so much, that's so helpful. I'm really looking forward to biking, hiking, just the greenness of it with the dcs. Does it feel small after living in a big city? Not that I'll mind that - I hope! - just curious how sleepy it feels. Also, did you adjust to the weather?
[ Reply | Options ]I actually grew to love the weather. When it is rainy here it makes me nostalgic for Portland! The first couple years may be hard though. A lot of people put special lightbulbs in their homes to ward off SAD. I thought Portland was the perfect size. When you read about goings-on in the newspaper you often know the people written about. There is tons to do downtown (but different than NY for sure). You can drive an hour and be skiing, windsurfing or visiting waterfalls in the gorge, visiting orchards in Hood River... a few more hours and you're at the coast. There is always Seattle if you are feeling claustrophobic, or Vancouver. And people are so friendly it will make you suspicious at first!
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I assume you mean OR? I went to college there and adored it. It's a fab city. The Hawthorne neighborhood is very kid-oriented, centrally located and definitely walkable. Easy bus to downtown. I think you'll be looking at private schools, but it won't be the rat race that it is here. I am extremely jealous and would move there (or Stockholm) if I had a job there.
[ Reply | Options ]Thanks for this. I did mean Oregon, sorry - I even checked the Seattle/Oregon region box! ;) I'm curious why you suggest I should look at private schools? I've heard some Portland publics are fantastic and it's something I'm looking forward to (a neighborhood school, walking distance, etc.) Do you (or anyone on here) know something I don't?
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Portland has the least psychic energy of any city in America. Lower than even San Diego. E-v-e-r-y-o-n-e, even 10-year olds, are act like retirees in Boca Raton who pat themselves on the back for their taste and judgment in moving to Portland. I much prefer the neurotic energy of NYers who work hard to achieve their goals, be it making partner in their firm, a Pulitzer or whatever. No one in Portland wants to accomplish anything not related to trivial culinary pursuits.
[ Reply | Options ]np: I grew up in PDX and you hit the nail on the head. I LOVE the city itself, but the people I generally find to be very self-limiting and you've described it better than I ever could - the general attitude seems to be "I live in Portland, I don't ever need to accomplish anything more."
[ Reply | Options ]OP: Well, thanks for the input. Seems like a bit of a sweeping generalization, but I guess I'll see if I find that to be true and if I do find it to be true, if I find it to be as irritating as you do. Sometimes laid back is just that - and I'm in the mood for a little of that, especially when the surroundings are so gorgeous and the people seem really nice.
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