u/Grouchy_End3501

husband has never been so i want to show him the city. we definitely want to check out the Met museum, stroll Central Park, I’ll give him a quick look at Times Square. what are some romantic musts ? dinner recs ? we love Italian and frank sinatra as inspo. Any amazing Broadway or fun experiences that are musts ? We are in our 30s and want to enjoy a weekend away from kids celebrating 10 year wedding anniversary!

eta trip will be in September

I watched all episodes when it was fresh, and now many years later wondering if that would be enjoyable or not haha. should I let it be or dive back in?

what is your favorite kid shampoo that smells really great and is good for girls long hair.

Husband has been in sales management for 10 years, he has a team of reps he travels with and also during his time at this company (been there for 10 years) he’s gotten his MBA. I think we both thought ok if they are paying for MBA hopefully they will promote you, but have been disappointed at lack of upward mobility. He even spoke to CEO of his company that said we know you can be making more money somewhere else. So they know he is a flight risk- but refuse to pay him more. He has applied to countless jobs and networked with everyone we know and strangers on LinkedIn and nothing has come of it. any tips to share? I feel so bad for the effort he’s put in with nothing to show. We live in the Midwest If that helps.

My 7 year old has been going to a lot more playdates that are drop off at friends houses. over the last few months quite a few things have come up that I’m learning to navigate. Friends with pools, trampolines, 4 wheelers , go karts. I recognize that in her friend group my husband and I are definitely more strict and cautious about what we allow. I’ve tried to be more open lately, but it’s hard. Pools have always made me nervous. Is it wrong to not want kid swimming at someone’s pool when I’m not present? Wondering how you all handle these type of things ? She is taking swim lessons, and an ok swimmer.

7 year old daughter made the club soccer team, but not sure if we should go through with it or wait. The cost is 1k for the year .. we can afford it, but also wondering if it’s too early to start. she loves the sport so much and I would say she’s middle or upper of the pack of her age group.. definitely not the best. I don’t want to tire her out this early, but also thinking the higher caliber training could benefit her. Also finding it odd that nobody she knows tried out .. they seem to all be sticking to rec league. So that also has me questioning if starting U8 is too early.

ETA : we have been in rec league since preschool

my daughter is about to finish 1st grade and I would love to get her more into reading over summer break. I would say her reading level is middle of the pack at school. Would love suggestions of maybe a series or easy chapter books to start with that your kids loved.