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  1. I always ask and I don't think I've ever had anyone responds with "you don't have to get anything, but if you want to get something here are some ideas..." And I don't think I've ever responded like that, either. I guess my assumption is that if someone is asking then they will definitely get a gift and just want to get something the child will actually like (at least that is my reason for always asking!).

     

    I always respond with things that can be inexpensive or expensive, depending on how fancy of an item someone gets - arts supplies, books, Legos or cars, etc.

     

    I think if someone is asking you that question then they genuinely want to know and all you need to say is "my dd/ds is really into xxx, xxx, and xxx."

  2. I just wanted to chime in as one more person who says please don't say anything to her!!

     

    Yes, one conversation can do a world of damage. I still vividly recall my mom telling me when I was 14 that she would like to see me grow a few more inches but not gain any weight (because she thought I was too heavy). It's not a fond memory.

     

    If I were you, I would get my family active, cut out some high fat/high calorie foods and definitely cut down on the milk intake. Lead by example and make exercise and healthy living a priorty.

  3. I haven't read most other replies so I don't know if you've found anything yet, but I am from the area and this is where I would look first. It's a great location and hopefully a little less expensive than some of the fancier hotels.

     

    http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waskb-key-bridge-marriott/

     

    ETA: Okay, I just noticed the dates you were traveling and entered them and it's $239/night. Sorry!

  4. I would bring it back in. I have all of our Little People toys in the basement now and every once in a while my son will ask me to bring it upstairs. The stuff all gets used for a day or two and then ignored, so it goes back to the basement, but I don't have the heart to get rid of it yet since when it's requested it really does get used. I have no problem keeping toys that are actually played with - what I can't stand is the crying and screaming when I want to get rid of something that no one has touched in forever.

  5. I'm hoping to get a little insight on Funnix before I download it since it's such a large program and so many people seem to be having problems with it.

     

    Is Funnix a computer program like Time4Learning where the computer teaches the lesson and then the child answers questions on screen (something they could do by themselves that resembles a game) or is it just the lessons on the computer? My kids would definitely enjoy a T4L type of program, but I think they would tire of it quickly if it's just the lessons that are on the computer and they have to give their answers to me.

     

    Thanks for any advice.

    Angie

  6. I think what Ottakee meant by "if he was just 5" was whether or not he was older or younger for his grade. In your son's case, kids with fall birthdays will be older and kids with summer birthdays will be younger. If your son has a fall birthday, I definitely wouldn't hold him back, but if he has a summer birthday, I would consider it. There are so many people who hold back summer birthdays in general that no one would think anything about it.

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