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MGM is great for 3 and 7 year olds, as is the Magic Kingdom.  Epcot is more for teens and adults.  Haven't been to Animal Kingdom but it's for 3 and 7 year olds as well as adults and teens. 

Someone I know just went back up to Universal and said much is closed inside - it's not doing as well as it did back in the early 90s.  I loved Universal when I went, that was in 1997, and I'm adult (many times over *LOL*).

They'll have fun NO MATTER WHAT - this I can promise you!!! 

Buena Vista is a very nice area to stay in and very close to all parks.  The Disney parks have escalated in price and went up TWICE this past year....may be better to buy 3 (if they still offer 3), 4 or 5-day passes - unlimited visits and cheaper in the long run.

HAVE FUN!!! 

Sea World has been completely REVAMPED - haven't been there since 1983 (when it cost $12.95 to get in) and has I think TRIPLED in price if not quadrupled.  It was wonderful in 1983 so I presume it's even better now.

I forgot Universal DOES have Nickelodeon and used to have Hanna-Barbera - so 3 and 7 year olds would like those 2 places in Universal.

Some universal truths/facts I came up with are as follows:

1. We want/need to be loved
2. We want/need to be accepted
3. We want/need to be cared for
4. We need to be fed
5. We need to be clothed
6. We need to be safe --physically and emotionally
7. We need to be understood
8. We need to be working/accomplishing goals

Can you add to the list?

Has he had a physical or been to the doctor recently?  Repeating stories like that and an attitude change such as what you  are describing can sometimes mean the onset of Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.  I don't want to be a debbie downer, but I think it's something that probably should be looked into.

Good luck.

I found this very well-referenced, scientific article to be quite amazing and enlightening indeed:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminophagia -- Knowing these things, some people holding old taboos, attitudes or inhibitions may need to  reconsider them!

impaired" due to her ADD.  You need to make a request in writing for them to perform official testing and to set up an IEP to ensure that your daughter gets the best help available.  (Preferential seating--in front of class near teacher, extra time on written assignments, less homework if necessary--i.e., 2 math problems versus 10, non-verbal reminders that your daughter will understand to mean "pay attention, sweety, it's time to do our classwork," etc., etc.)  Also, if she is behind academically, they should offer her extra help in that area--although in my experience they may not offer it to someone so young because they learn so quickly at that age and she may be caught up before you know it.

Good luck to you and your daughter!

Chickadee

My daughter just told me about a proposal her ex has suggested.  He is close to a thousand dollars in arrears for back child support.  Now he wants to negotiate a deal where my daughter will accept about half of what he owes in exchange for his adding her to his job health insurance.  She is self-employed and has not had health insurance coverage since their divorce. 

I don't think he can do that, can he?  Since he has lied about so many things I don't think she will do that unless he can prove she can be covered.  Even if he could add her, what would keep him from dropping her for spite if there are problems down the road?  Any thoughts?  Thank you.

Individual health insurance policies are a lot harder to get.  There is a lot more underwriting on them than there is on a group plan - it's why the group plan premiums are larger.  They have to take anyone that is a member of the group.

I was denied because I had been previously diagnosed with a low thyroid.  If you're overweight you probably will be denied.  If you previously have been diagnosed with almost anything, but especially high blood pressure, any sort of endocrine problem like thyroid or diabetes, chances are it will be difficult to get it.

If you want to go that route, your best bet would be to go to an actual agent that sells life insurance.  When it's an agent who is dealing with the company alot of times they can talk to the underwriters and the company and get it pushed through, which you can't do when you're just doing it online.

My husband is 60, very good health overall, does not drink/smoke, does exercise, takes lots of supplements and almost all veg. diet with fish. 

There is no history of diabetes in his immediate family that I know of.  We have only been married a few months, I'm 55. 

Sometimes after a long day (he is a self employed paralegal and sometimes has very long days) he comes home in a condition I would compare to to a person who has had a couple drinks.  He insists he is not tired, but is vague and sometimes almost staggering.  Sometimes eating helps, sometimes not.  I have told him not to go several hours without eating and drinking fluids and he is more careful about that but last night he became the same way after a long day. He acts likes he is mildly intoxicated, slow, deliberate, not himself.  And I know positively that it is not drugs or alcohol  I'm thinking diabetic?  He insists his health is great, I have only mentioned what I have thought/witnessed.  (This also happened during our vacation when I was with him all day after a long day of driving).  Any opinions on this?  Thanks