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The babysteppers Chat thread

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 11/03/2012 09:33

Please come in for tea Brew and biscuits or Wine and chat.

< puts kettle on >

< makes sofa comfy >

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Scout19075 · 13/03/2012 22:39

Day was good, thanks carrots. Had a lovely outting with Toddler and his friend and her little brother (and, of course, her mum). They are "best friends" as much as 2.4 year olds can be (the mum and I were in the same antenatal class and the kids are 3 weeks apart in age -- we "met again" in swimming two years ago and the kids have been "friends" ever since).

BC, how are you feeling this evening?

carrots, how was your slow cooker meal?

zoo, how are you feeling this evening? I know nothing of the reading schemes here and everything I've read (mostly on MN) is very confusing to me! I hope you're able to get some answers.

My meet-up tomorrow afternoon has been cancelled and may be rescheduled for next week. Will probably take Toddler to the toddlers group in the Guiding village in the morning gets us out for 90 minutes and they have ride-on toys that Toddler likes. Will make sure, though, that he has a proper nap tomorrow (I try not to do two days in a row without a proper nap or TS gets really crabby-- distressed from tiredness because he won't necessarily make it up at night).

MrScout got home "early" tonight 10 p.m. He's starting to look absolutely shattered and it's only Tuesday--. Sad

CamperWidow · 14/03/2012 07:48

Morning ladies!
I'm going to try and do some cooking today with DD1. We don't have a lot of 'normal' food in the house, but I do have stuff for muffins and cakes, and as we are brassic to the point of me not having breakfast so she has enough milk...... :(
Hey ho, determined not to get in a slump about it, it's only till Friday.

Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 08:23

Toddler is happy he got to watch the rubbish truck, wave and say hello to the binmen and the nice binman (there are two one's friendly and the other's a bit grumpy) said "hello."

Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 09:01

Toddler seems pretty adament that he doesn't want to go to Tots today and he just wants "trains, cars, tracks!" (his Brio track that's spread from one end of the room to the other). I'm torn between making us go and just letting him have an at-home PJ day. He often says he doesn't want to go to Tots but if I ask him about other activities (such as the Monday group that doesn't exist any more, swimming and the one soft play place we tend to go Friday mornings with his big (HE) friends) he practically shouts "oh yes!", runs for the door or asks me all day when we're going. I don't have business in the Guiding village, and friend who volunteers at the group won't be there today, so no real need to force him to go.

Hmmmm....

Camper, if I was closer I'd share our milk.

Forgot to take the sausages from the freezer for the slow cooker sausage casserole-y thing for dinner. Have to come up with a plan b for tonight.

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 09:47

Camper Sad It is rubbish when that happens. Yay for creative cooking though. As I said on the other thread, I had a similar problem with ds's lunch and snacks today. I really, really hope the teacher doesn't look at what he has today Blush

Ironically, I have feta cheese and Halloumi and stuff like that but no bread Shock hence the muffin making with the soup.

Scout is TS likely to get fed up later in the day? My ds would say he didn't want to go but by 4pm he and I would be crawling up the walls. It is a tough one to decide really because he may know he is tired and need a peaceful day.

The meal turned out ok Scout. Dh and my dmum (who popped in and had a nibble) loved the muffins, as did I. Dd wasn't eating at home but wouldn't try one for supper. Ds took one bite reluctantly but had already decided he didn't like it before he tasted it iykwim. The soup did cook in the end but seemed to lack something in flavour. Dh thinks I put too much turnip in it so that may be the issue. There was a lot left so I have cooked some onions, leeks and carrots this morning and added them in an attempt to balance the flavours and have bunged it all back in the slow cooker for the day.

I was planning to cook bessie's feta and spinach muffins to go with it so if anyone has a link to it I would appreciate it.

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 09:48

I am heading out shortly so may be out for a while. I don't feel too guilty as the majority of the basics are done for the day and I should have time for another burst when I get back.

CamperWidow · 14/03/2012 10:19

Scout cheers for that! I would still use the sausages, I never defrost stuff cus I never remember either!
We have pitta breads for snack with some ham and cheese and pasta for lunch. Then pasta bake for tea. Pretty much the same as yesterday though. Oh well, 2 days won't kill us! :)

Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 12:14

I decided not to go to Tots in the end. Toddler was enjoying his trains too much, then we went upstairs for a nappy change and ended up cuddling under the covers and reading the same book over and over and over for almost an hour. He just climbed on my lap and snuggled in, clutching Bunny and doing his "tired/going to sleep" rub thing he does with Bunny. I thought it wasn't worth the fight to get him dressed to shoes, bundle him into his coat and chuck him in the car. So much nicer to have a calm, quiet day at home. The sun seems to be coming out, for the first time all week, so if it continues maybe we'll go to the playground after his nap this afternoon.

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 14/03/2012 12:15
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Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 12:24
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BlackCatTryingToFly · 14/03/2012 12:36

Hello Scout, I'm just having some lunch before I get started on the housework, I have been out all morning.

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Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 12:42

We've been in, BC, having a quiet day. I had lunch (left over chicken pot pie) while Toddler had his (toasted cheese sandwich and pom bears -- easier to chew than normal crisps). I'm still hungry, though, but don't fancy a second portion of pie (do have enough left for another 3/4 of lunch).

liveinazoo · 14/03/2012 13:33

just showing my face before crawl back into bed.......

having a period from hell-unbelievable pain and flooding

kids at home as cant move is soo heavy

just staggered down to make them lunch

hope to be up and moving tomorrow and back flying

hope you all ok and if anyone has any advice feel free Sad

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 14:20

Scout that sounds like the right call. I am Envy of you snuggles. I usually end up with dd, sometimes dd, ds and pup in the mornings for a snuggle and a chat. When they get older I find it is in the car or snuggling in bed that they tell you things they wouldn't tell you at other times. Those are the times we deal with the bigger issues.

zoo What a nightmare! You have my undivided sympathy. The only encouragement I can offer is that usually when it is really heavy like that it is over really quickly. ((((bosies))))

MyLifeIsStillChaotic · 14/03/2012 14:25

I've done absolutely naff all in the house today. I go to a surestart run craft group on a wednesday morning (am currently making a cushion) and then that session was cut short to make way for the parent forum, which I attend. Straight from there to pick ds1 up and then lunch (made them a picnic type lunch of pizza and cheese and onion rolls thinking at least if he has a largeish lunch I won't feel as bad if he refuses tea). Then I have been cross stitching a little bit.

I wanted to go out but ds1 didn't want to. I can't be arsed with the fight, so in we stay. He's now on Mario Cart which i'm sick of the sight of, and I'm generally not feeling very happy atm :( I want to comfort eat but can't even go anywhere to buy junk because ds1 won't leave the house.

Sorry, I didn't start out to moan, moan but that appears to be what happened Blush I seriously need a job.

Sorry you're feeling poorly liveinazoo

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 14:32

((((bosies)))) for Chaotic too.

Sounds like your ds is having "a phase" and you should try really hard to let it all just wash over you. Doing your cross stitch and leaving him to it sounds like the ideal plan.

Feel free to moan all you like. We can be a healthier version of comfort food for you. Grin

CatsSleepAnywhere · 14/03/2012 14:55

Hi all, I have name changed, got bored with my other name. (BlackCatTryingToFly) and besides I seem to be failing at Flying at the mo.
Sorry, still haven't shaken off my blue mood Sad so having another moan.Blush

Puts a large box of chocolates on the table for all those in need.

MyLifeIsStillChaotic · 14/03/2012 14:57

Thanks Grin

I feel really tired today so that doesn't help my mood. Went to bed late (for me Blush) at almost 11pm and then ds2 was up for about an hour at 3.30am so I feel a bit headachey.

I'm going to ignore ds1 and his 'phase'. You're right - the more attention he gets the longer it will probably last

bessie26 · 14/03/2012 15:02

BC Do you want to be CSA or cats? Grin

Any ideas what would cheer you up? I know our circumstances are a bit different, but when I feel down I sit myself down with a big bar of chocolate (as you will all know by now, this is my answer to anything) & watch comedy on the TV. Or I go do some exercise. A run really helps me clear my head (I think I get so knackered I can't think of anything else). Do you need more sleep? Are you still taking your iron pills??

moan away chaotic!

CatsSleepAnywhere · 14/03/2012 15:10

You can call me Cats.

I don't know what's wrong, maybe I'm bored, lonely. want to do something fun.

bessie26 · 14/03/2012 16:33

Any ideas what? A night out or lunch with friends? Taking the DC somewhere new at the weekend?

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 18:48

Doing something fun sounds brilliant Cats!

Is there anyone who would babysit for you and let you and dh out to the cinema or for a drink or similar?

If dh is off just now could you do something while dd is at nursery? (That sounds a lot more rude than it is meant to be Blush Although...)

There definitely comes a point where being SAHM is soooooo dull that you have to put a little effort in to make it interesting.

I have a friend who make Friday her treat day. She takes herself out to a nearby village, buys a magazine and has a wander around the shops, goes to a local shop that makes lovely take out sandwiches etc and just treats herself. She doesn't spend much but she makes the day about herself and looking after herself so that she starts the weekend on the right foot.

Scout19075 · 14/03/2012 20:31

(I've just shouted on the other thread because I got confused as to which thread was which Blush)

carrotsandcelery · 14/03/2012 20:34

Ha ha! I just blethered on after you too Scout as I assumed I was on the right thread. I don't think the sky will fall in though.

bessie26 · 14/03/2012 20:47

cookies sound nice carrots, as does your friend's friday treat day!

Every day I ask DD1 what picture she wants on her reward chart. Usually it's a dinosaur or a picture of one of her toys. Today she asked for a picture of a raisin & cherry cake! So I have been googling for pictures of cake & now I am hungry.