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RioSamba

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  1. I just prayed for Nathaniel, and an extra measure of peace for you.
  2. I agree 100% I'm so sorry they acted like jerks, happi, that was just plain mean. Now, whoever writes the book about irritating jerks without breaking any commandments, I'd like to pre-order!
  3. I just prayed for Nathaniel. I loved hearing about your three year old. It's clear that Nathaniel has a wonderful, loving family.
  4. I've always felt safe on metro. I hate trying to drive in DC and parking is such a pain. I'd definitely find a place near metro (some hotels will have shuttles to metro). They are currently doing some major work on the tracks (long overdue), so check the website and avoid staying where those service disruptions will cause delays. If you are flying into DCA, I'd probably just stay Crystal City/Arlington at a place with an airport shuttle and metro access/shuttle. Uber can fill in where needed. Have I mentioned I hate driving in DC? ETA: So "mentioned" auto corrected to "Entirely Ned." It feels like the iPad is sending me coded messages.
  5. Of course you are having a hard time! I'm sending you many hugs and I just prayed for you and your sweet baby.
  6. I've switched to hard sided spinners for everything; they are lightweight and better protection against other passengers and their attempts to overcome the laws of physics. I *hate* checking bags in any case but I think the hardsided spinners are so much easier to handle. I miss the old days: Hartmann hardsided and porters. Sigh.
  7. I would not have liked receiving that after my miscarriages. There are so many things about it that upset me, most of them have been touched on by other posters. It is wonderful that you want to reach out to her. Tell her you love her and are sorry for her loss. Send cards that offer love and support, not an explanation or negation of her pain. Give her an opportunity to talk about her baby not just now, but in the future. Giver her a chance to tell you how beautiful his tiny fingers were, how his skin felt, not just how it felt to lose him.
  8. This was the first thing I thought of as well. I agree with the children doing more and the schedule shifting. I would try not to take handbells away from youngest DD, but would definitely explore alternate transportation.
  9. I'm so sorry. Un.be.liev.a.ble! I liked them both tremendously. How awful for Todd Fisher and Billie Lourd.
  10. Most of the city hotels will have steep parking fees, so it's probably cheaper to use metro and Uber. It's hard to make any recommendations without knowing more specifically where you want to be. It's been a long time since I stayed closer in than around DCA. I do have a fave hotel there, very clean, very nice staff, good breakfast included. Renaissance Arlington Capital View. I stayed recently for $99 on club level. I'm guessing you want to be closer in though, and I just haven't stayed closer in for 15 years, so I don't have a recommendation Have you considered Airbnb as well? Having an apartment with kitchen and living space can be great when traveling with the family.
  11. PTL for this most wonderful Christmas blessing. Thank you for sharing it. I just prayed for you both.
  12. PTL for Nathaniel's good news and your discharge! I just prayed for both of you.
  13. I just prayed for you and your dear little one.
  14. We have Europe & Nordic. I love this game so much. The Nordic version is absolutely beautiful. I'm glad the Jultomten brought it to us one year. DS usually wins.
  15. DH is a pretty awful gift giver. He's loving and generous, and every few years he hits it out of the park, but I do almost all the shopping. DH's gifts usually scream, "I waited until December 23 and then I had to be near (Crate & Barrel/ Jax/ Whole Foods)."I sort of wish he would fill my stocking, but when I think about what he might put in there? I think we'll be maintaining the status quo.
  16. I just prayed for your second dad, and for your peace as well. I'm so sorry that you are suffering.
  17. Congratulations!! I just prayed for you, your precious little one, DH and familyâ¤
  18. Sugar cookies Almond Crescents Lingonberry jelly candies Gingerbread men To come: Bark,bark, and more bark (my olders love making it) Peppermint Mousse Parfaits (tomorrow!) Bûche de Noël Marbled red velvet cake
  19. I'm so glad you saw these posts, and so glad your DS has some people in his corner!
  20. How very painful. I just prayed for your daughter.
  21. Pigs in a blanket (at our house these are link sausages partially wrapped in puff pastry) Eggs baked in prosciutto cups Poppy seed cake Fruit Coffe, cinnamon egg nog, hot chocolate, sparkling elderberry flower drink, and mimosas
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