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This is my exact response as well. Well put, 'Neato!

I'll also echo Grinity's question, which is the same one I asked before as well, but you still haven't addressed: what is it you're looking for, Ren?

You said you started this thread because of some need of yours, but you never explained that need. Were you really asking for help...or is there something else going on here?

My dd's swim coach was talking to the kids in her team the other day. She complimented them on their behavior at their last swim meet. Some of the children that were not competing come just to cheer their team (even though the competition started at 8:00 a.m). Most of the children that came to compete stayed thru the entire meet even after they had completed their events. We had the loudest, most visible team.

She told the children that she was proud of the ribbons they had won, but she was even prouder of how they had supported each other and how they had cheered on their teammates on. She told them that was being in a team meant.

I think that we as parents of GT children are a team. We cheer each other thru advocacies and grade skips. We support each other thru difficult situations with the schools. We cry together when we see a child in a bad school situation. Yes, we are ready to fight for our children, but not each other. We are a team and a victory for one of our children is a victory for the team.

I have also found this site incredibly informative and supportive. As for you Dottie, you are a well of information. If ever we need a question on numbers, you are our gal. Grinity, your post are always uplifting and incredibly fun to read.

I couldn't have said this better. I concur!

Kcab-

Too much pie talk! You're making me hungry now!

LOL, no wonder I like you. You appreciate disorganized people! C'mon over any time, I'll kick a path from the door and we can have tea.

(Nah, my house isn't that bad, it just feels that way sometimes!)

Kcab and bianca (and others too) - lovely posts!

And Lorel - you're homeschooling 4 kids. I truly HOPE your home looks lived in! Mine certainly does.

Ah, but oldest ds is away at college, so I only have the excuse of three at home. Does that still give me enough to warrant a messy house?

I have ten or twelve different types of tea. I'll put on the cyber-kettle!

You have a DH, too, yes? He usually counts as two kids when it comes to messiness! LOL!

Nice selection I have a shelf or two full of boxes of loose tea. As a matter of fact I am drinking my morning cup of tea right now.

I have lots of tea too and am enjoying a cup right now also. And I LOVE pie (all types) so can I come too???

EandC

My mouth still hurts from my surgery. Can you stick my pie in a blender first?