Posts by Sweetest Confection

Don't know the current situation of "coffee shops" in Amsterdam or NL in general; however I feel that I ought to warn you that regardless of what the situation is for foreigners and "coffee shops", it is very much illegal for an American...

I'm not in Köln/Cologne, but am in NRW. Dortmund/Wuppertal area (so, not *too* terribly far from Köln) - sorry, not going to narrow it down more than that publicly (don't mind sharing more details privately through PM or e-mail, though,...

And yet another American living in Germany, hehe. In NRW, actually, in the Dortmund area (not IN Dortmund, but not terribly far from it). I've got two little ones, whom I'm single-parenting. Was married to a German, we are now...

Quote: Originally Posted by mcs sweetest confection- i have often heard of children starting to "prefer" one language, but as far as i know, it is best to just keep responding in english and like the other...

I smoke (cigarettes, mind you) outside (or near a wide-open window). I don't smoke 'other things' anyway, but would NEVER smoke 'other things' in the US.

Quote: Originally Posted by MissE Same way the other way around. 2800 Dollars for me and the kids in May...argh. Funnily, purchasing tickets in Germany is cheaper than purchasing them in the US. The lowest...

Well, about traveling to english-speaking countries once a year... money is an issue. I'm HOPING to be able to visit my US family next year with the children, but we'll have to see how it all goes.

I assume that's meant at me and I have to ask: Why is it wrong to spit around other people/public places/in apartments or houses? Why? Because of 'peer pressure' AKA society doesn't appreciate it, right? (What animal mother has a...

To the orignal poster: Okay, after that - trying giving her the responsibility and it still not working... I can only say: Yes, something is amiss. And I fall back on dealing with it until you can talk to a professional and, have a...

Quote: Originally Posted by weezix I also make them wear undies if they are being inappropriate with touching or playing with toys (my kids are really touchy and THAT bothers me). I ask them that if they feel they need...