These are photos of my last house on base. The green is "Key Lime Pie," a Dutch Boy paint, I think. I love the color and I thought my purple/plum loveseat looked great with it. I may use the same Key Lime Pie in the new house living room; I'll decided for sure once I pick the new furniture. The plum loveseat is now being slipcovered and will live on the "Manly Man's Four Season Porch." He has total creative control out there, so it will probably be slipcovered in camo (which would look great with Baby Turtle!) My base house was not elegant (nor is my new/old house) but I love being able to use more colors and add or delete trim and elements as my whims dictate. I was fortunate the Housing Office allowed me to paint; the house was schduled for demolition so they relaxed the "No Painting" rule. Here's the dining area with Key Lime Pie walls. This photo shows more "blue" than is in the paint color. It's a lovely greyed, sage green. A vase full of wild lilacs with a Key Lime Pie background. The bright morning light and my little point and shoot camera didn't do anything for the colors here, but it's the best photo I have. The plum sofa is deeper, and the walls do not have a blue or yellow cast.

You wrote..."If you know kids at all you know how mean they can be." I agree, see my statement above "Do I worry? Yes. Because kids are mean. And it doesn't matter what color you are." I understand not wanting your children raised around kids who are living in crime-ridden areas. I'll bet most of the mothers there feel the same way. But with strong enough parental influence children can overcome. And it sounds like you are very involved and strong. I was called a F*$*%*% Haole my whole life growing up and I didn't turn around and call names. Like you said, my mother raised me better. It just gave me a better perspective on human nature. Had I gone to a school my entire life where the parents of all the kids were middle class and highly educated things would have been different, I'm sure. What ended up happening though is I got a first class education in human rights and dignity. I have zero tolerance for racism because I have experienced it first hand. And, by the way, the kids in my rich, white prep school (that I went to my last two years in high school) were the ones with the drugs, because they could afford them! "they will have no clue how to react. They are not use to violence." Thank goodness. No one should be used to violence. But our culture is a violent one, especially for kids. How else will they learn how to react? I'm not suggesting you throw your children to the wolves, but that you give it more of a chance than saying "They have no other children there that they can culturaly connect with. They are NOT going to fit in." before they've even gone to the school. What culture do you mean? My point was not to attack you (and I'm truly sorry if you feel attacked. Your statements touched upon a very tender spot for me.) but to say from my experience this can be valuable for them rather than you worrying and fretting before it even happens. Because from what you're saying, there's no way of getting around them going, even if for just a short time. Explain to them what to do when faced with different circumstances. Role-play. Let them know they're valued. Volunteer as a room mother. Meet other mothers in the area so they can have people they already know when they start so they aren't the "new" new kids. Find out what sports/activities there are and talk to the coach. I think you could really make a difference in this kind of environment with your experience dealing with low-income families. Best of luck to you. It sounds like your plate is really full. I can't imagine going through the family turmoil that you are dealing with and I'm sorry it's so hard, especially while you are pregnant. I know I was really emotional when I was pregnant and things seemed overwhelming. You can do this, your girls will be fine. Your baby has two parents and a place to live and will have enough love and enough to eat. Remember that while some can spend $5000.00 for bedroom sets and you need insurance, some are walking miles for clean water and scavenging for food. I support you wanting the best for your children. You are not alone!

Baffin Island is a beautiful color and has a slight green undertone that you probably won't notice on the paint swatch, BUT be wary that next to natural woodwork for example (I have orangish undertone hardwood floors and natural woodwork in my home) -- it will read green. A pretty green nonetheless, but still green. Against white woodwork and not a lot of orange wood / hues in the house it will read more neutral. I love the color personally but every paint looks different when used against white woodwork vs. natural woodwork. So, it depends if you want it to be a contrast or blend with your woodwork. In my case, it's a contrast.

robo - love the grey cashmere! I vote for Quiet Moments if you want a grey/blue/green color. It's a beautiful calming color. Here it is in our guest room: Palladian Blue is also a beautiful color and is similar to QM but it has less grey and more green. Here it is in my DD's room - the window photo shows the color best: