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Come rain or come SHINE, we are always here

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TrillianAstra · 26/02/2010 23:07

Welcom, welcome to the mumblemumble well, some large number thread for the healthy eating crew.

Shiney is our leader, but all creeds are welcome here, from the -50lbs club (whoop whoop!) to those who would like to lose 50lbs, to those who would fade awya if they lost 50lbs and just want to eat more healthily and/or chat about cock.

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NormaSknockers · 28/02/2010 12:29

I am too Shiney, kitchen's done but the bathrooms are calling

bellavita · 28/02/2010 12:33

MyCat - well done on your half pound!

MrsW - do you have to do something with them? Can you just not relax and let them entertain themselves?

I am having 4 ryvita with extra light laughing cow cheese, a sprinkling of lettuce leaves and halved cherry toms balancing on top!

Have hoovered and polished upstairs, just need to clean bathroom and shower room. I got DS1 (under duress to hoover downstairs and fold some underwear and pair up socks? Have given DH a list of jobs that need doing too!

Don't you like hot stuff then Shiney

bellavita · 28/02/2010 12:35

Ooops, where did the ? come from

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 28/02/2010 12:36

I don't have to do something with them, Bella - that's a very good idea

Having said that, when I'm feeling all motivated to be a good home educating mum, it's a good idea to just go with it and do 'stuff' so I feel less bad when I'm less motivated and I don't feel like we're doing much at all!

Why are you all doing housework!? You're making me feel very lazy!

bellavita · 28/02/2010 12:41

Well, I suppose I am doing housework because it needs doing... and I am working a full day on Tuesday too so I am trying to get ahead of myself. I am a bit anal about cleaning and everything being in its place!

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TrillianAstra · 28/02/2010 12:59

Morning all. I've had some rice pudding and some crisps this morning. Friends didn't leave til after 4. I am tired. Now I'm MNing and watching Glee.

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doubleinstructions · 28/02/2010 13:04

Bath was lovely,feel energised.
DS just reminded me he has a b'day party at 2pm (1 down!) so am taking DD to park on her new scooter.
Her birthday wish on blowing out her candles was "not to have a brother" so we need a little chat...
I have also done a fair bit of housework for some reason,bella am anal on everything where it should be,less anal on the cleaning-the rug in DDs room needs a good beating yet her clothes are folded with military precision and put away in perfect order

NormaSknockers · 28/02/2010 13:16

Right that's the bathrooms cleaned, lunch things washed up & put away, dishwasher unloaded, spare bed put back up & downstairs tidied. Little sister has just been picked up & it's now incredibly peaceful, never knew 13 years olds could talk so much

Glad you enjoyed your bath DI, oh dear at DD's birthday wish

VinegarTits · 28/02/2010 13:20

Right i need opinions, i found some mirrors in a draw so have hung them in the bathroom to make it look more erm...interesting, pics of prof, naff? or nice?

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TrillianAstra · 28/02/2010 13:27

Bathroom looks great. Strange how the colours can look so differently in different lights.

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bellavita · 28/02/2010 13:28

Looks very nice Vinny!

I am now goingto tackle the lunch washing up. DH has got the fabulous job of putting the bedding back on the high sleepers that the boys have... it is such a pain trying to get the fitted sheets on the mattresses when they are so high up.

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NormaSknockers · 28/02/2010 13:31

Looks nice Vinny

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TrillianAstra · 28/02/2010 13:35

If he doesn't pay attention to Taya and she doesn't like going there then that is reason enough for her to stop going there. Plus it'd going to be getting rather more crowded now.

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NormaSknockers · 28/02/2010 13:37

Shiney - if Taya doesn't enjoy staying there, she's not getting any quality time with her dad & you're not happy for her to continue going for whole weekends then go with your gut & stand your ground. Especially with a new baby going to be in the house, fifteen and pregnant, I know it happens goodness knows I do, but gosh it's well, sad really isn't it?

bellavita · 28/02/2010 13:41

Shiney, I wouldn't want Taya being there either if she was mine. Her dad does sound very lazy. I find it strange that she has had to sleep downstairs when she is part of that family just like the girlfriends dd is, why should Taya sleep on the sofa fgs, she has as much right to a bed in that house as anyone else. If you want my opinion... I think at nearly 12 Taya is old enough to make her own decisions - she is going to be a young adult/student when she goes to high school this year. If she doesn't want to go, don't make her. By all means let her dad take her out on a Saturday - by coming to pick her up and take her to the pictures or whatever, but I certainly wouldn't be happy with the current situation at the moment of the let's stay in bed till lunchtime arrangements. Yes I know she is old enough to get her own breakfast and such, but he only sees her every other weekend, he should make more of an effort.

bellavita · 28/02/2010 13:43

Yes, he probably won't like it but at the end of the day she is growing up and will want to go out with her mates anyway soon. Just like my niece who will be 14 in May. My brother gets very hurt but my niece wants to do her own thing and do sleepovers with her friends.

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 28/02/2010 13:44

I think you should let her decide, shiney. She's more than old enough.

Now what about the Man News?

And can one of you anal housekeepers please come and do my housework?

doubleinstructions · 28/02/2010 13:45

Shiney would you allow Taya to decide?? Sounds like she (and you) would be happier just visiting during day. And not to be rude to your exp but it doesnt sound like he would be too fussed.
Dont send her if she doesnt enjoy it.

jetcat · 28/02/2010 13:46

great bathroom Vinny

Shiney, i had a very similar situation with junior last year, her dad paid her no attention whatsoever, and it was left to her to sort out mini - she was well fed up.

So (although there was a lot of arguing when she was there aswell which helped tip the balance i think) i simply explained to her dad that she didnt want to come up. He wasnt happy at all - but junior was like a different person It was months before she asked to go back up, and she does go up now but i dont think it will be long before she asks to stop

Taya sounds a lot more mature than junior in some ways, i would maybe ask her how she would feel if she didnt go? Its a bummer though, as then you miss your childfree weekends

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 28/02/2010 13:47

And, actaully, I feel really, really angry on her behalf that she hasn't had her own space at his house . Poor girl. I can't believe she's had to sleep on the sofa all this time . What an arse her dad is. Mine was an arse too, but at least he got up and made us breakfast in the mornings! We used to go and sit on his and my step-mum's bed in the mornings (she didn't have children).

NormaSknockers · 28/02/2010 13:47

I thought that too DI, is Taya's dad actually going to be bothered? I don't understand why she can't have a bed in the other daughters room

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 28/02/2010 13:48

Vinny - I like your bathroom

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 28/02/2010 13:49

Although having said all that, I forgot to take into account the situation from your pov - needing breaks etc. I wonder if there's another way around so that you can still have some child-free time.

Do you need to do some in depth creative thinking? Ask Taya for some ideas, while being honest with her about your needs?