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Childfree friends

Some child free friends drifted away after I had my daughter. Others stuck around. In all cases we didn't see each other as frequently, but a good friend can still be worht their weight in gold. I recently asked a friend to pick up my child for a work commitment I couldn't adjust. I feel a little sheepish…

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School Pictures

So, my child somehow didn't manage to turn in the photo money on time, even though it was in the designated folder! I am frustrated with her but also with the school. She is autistic, she is known to have these issues. She was OBVIOUSLY dressed up for photos and someone couldn't look harder or her…

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Do you think work-life juggle is easier when the kids are younger or school-age?

I find it easier now that she's older. I can do more things in life. Most days I come home, hear about her day, check homework, etc. On school play days I can go and clap with the SAHM mom's but the next day I'lll be working late in the office and she'll have an after-hours sitter. When she was…

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Why Can't Schools Get it Together?

In August a supply list came out. So we dutifully went and bought everything on it including a few of the recommended "extras". When school started yesterday we were presented with a wholly different supply list that basically says half the things we bought won't be used! Which means I have to go…

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