Chatting and (Baby) Stepping, (Baby) Stepping and Chatting.

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A place to have a chat, drink and relax from Stepping (or not). All chatters are welcome, Stepping or otherwise.

Come on in and enjoy the company!

Oooh, the color wonder markers! I could take those (the paper/paint is too "messy").

I'm stuck sitting on the floor being a train tunnel.

I am giggling at Arti's crawl, flop, crash and Scout as a tunnel.

Our neighbour's daughter has just appeared at the door and told me her parents told her she has to stay out of the house for a couple of hours

We are just heading out and I will already have ds and one extra child so I can't take her too.

Poor kid

Toddler just said "Thank you Mommy. You've been very helpful."

Hahahahahah!

He is, of course, referring to me sitting on the floor, with my knees up, being a second tunnel for his rail line.

(I should add that my @$$ is going numb but it's more than my headache is worth to move right now.)

What a well brought up little boy TS is!

I decided that I'd have just an hour lying down! So I've slept for over 2!! Is there an Olympic category for Sleeping in the Afternoon, because I think I've probably just got the gold medal!

Hi all, Had a busy day. Been out to town, done a bit of weeding in the yard (I have pots) Washed the base of an playpen that we are hoping to sell.
Feeling a little ill/tired now. just hope there's not a bug going around!
Off to chill out for a bit, me thinks.

Hope everyone's o.k.

Aww, thanks arti. That was a complete sentence from him (he usually misses out the connectors) and clear out of the blue. He's good about saying "thank you" if he receives something, needs reminding about "please" and if he says thank you if you don't acknowledge him/say "you're welcome" he will keep repeating it until you acknowledge him. He's too funny. TS also says "excuse me" when he burps but it's usually accompanied with giggles. It's even funnier if Mommy's tummy makes noises and he says "Excuse you Mommy" in fits of laughter.

I'll second that Scout, a very polite young man, tee hee.

I find myself distracted today, DD1 is serious about being an Olympic athlete and I'm thinking about the logistics of making this happen. I need to start doing some research.

We're all getting over our latest cold virus, spent the day slowly getting suff done, laundry, dog washing, OH cleaned the cars. We're now watching a DVD, but my mind is wandering.

Tomorrow we're lunching with an American family, only OH has met them before, who are relocating but have found the school they want to use is full. All Americans use this one, US curriculum and fantastic reputation, and I think they are a bit stumped by the news.

What sport does she want to do Adora?

So many of the athletes have mentioned their mums and the fact that their mums took them to training, no matter what, and supported them all the time.

I keep thinking how amazing it must be to be the mum of someone competing. Can you IMAGINE how proud you would feel of your child?

I would burst if Toddler became an Olympic swimmer.

carrots I almost start crying if I start thinking about how proud their families must feel

DD1 has now added gymnastics to her list of sports. We now have swimming, diving, running, trampolining, cycling - in fact anything she has seen!

carrots

She is good at hockey, but wants to do archery. The schools here Put a heavy emphasis on sports, but there's nothing in terms of the sports facilitéis you Have in UK. This week we're going to talk to the director of sports at the golf club. It's moré like a country club really.

DD2 is a born gymnast (discovered that before she was born!)
We're in the car now, will update later. TTFN

Adora my dd went for an archery taster a few years ago and the instructor said she was naturally talented. He also said that she was too young to actually train in the sport as it can make their body unbalanced/over develop one side of their body and not the other (or something like that). She was maybe 8 or 9 when she did the taster.

I don't know if that is true and I don't want to put you or your dd off by any stretch but I would research thoroughly.

bessie I am pathetic. I cry when everyone wins, loses, their parents are shown, they get a medal, they don't get a medal, their parents are interviewed, they do a lap of honour, they apologise for letting everyone down, they thank everyone for helping them succeed... You get the picture. I am pre-men but still!!! Dh does it a bit but I am a ridiculous fountain of salt water as soon as the Olympics come on.

I love how inspiring these Olympics are. My dd and her friend were trying to replicate the dressage. They are miles from it but I love that they weren't perturbed.

I also love that some paralympians could compete with able bodied sportsmen. Lee Pearon does in other competitions and wins but for now he is only allowed to compete in the Paralympics. Hopefully when our dcs are grown that will have levelled out a bit more and in many cases they will compete against each other.

Glad I'm not the only one carrots!

How old is she adora? Archery sounds much less hassle than swimming where you have to take them to the pool at 6am every day! t.

Carrots and Bessie

She'll be 11in a few weeks, the lopsided development theory makes sense to me.

I haven't actually blubbed, but got very close to it watching some of the Team GB athletes receiving their medals, and few of the others too. I also found myself holding my breath this morning watching Gonzalo Sepulveda in the gymnastics. He's the first Chilean male gymnast to reach the Olympics, IIRC, and he came fourth. Despite being a forriner here I still feel a sense of pride on his behalf. As for DD, I feel proud that she's even considered competing at Olympic level as she used to have very low self esteem. She isn't dead set on archery yet, which is why we are going to talk to the sports director.

Gotta think about dinner & tomorrow's packed lunch now. Had a lovely long lunch out and no-one's actualy hungry.

I spent two hours on the phone with my Mom last night and didn't get to bed until 1:30 a.m. But it was Mom's 60th birthday yesterday so feel justified in such a long overseas chat.

adora i would let her try a few sports and see what she enjoys. dd was good at archery but loves horse riding. ds is good at horse riding but loves swimming. see if she can figure out her talents. the important bit is the realisation that she can succeed.

Morning all! I am officially back at work today . Loads to do and I feel so disorganised and not sure what to do first!! Think I'll start by making a cup of tea!

It's just a very weird day. I feel very restless. Have a lengthy list of things to do and am getting things done but it just doesn't feel like it. Toddler, as well, isn't behaving in his usual manner -- must more subdued.

Wonder if it's the post-weekend come down.

I'm finding it weird too, but I think mostly due to having to try and get my "work head" on again. I've spent the morning tidying my office and doing accounts. Unfortunately there are lots more accounts type tasks to do and I find them really tricky. My mind tries to work on auto-pilot while I think of more interesting things and then I end up making mistakes!

Off to sort out some lunch now!

Toddler spent a long time this morning talking about Daddy, 'ventures (adventures), picnics and picnics at windmills. Then he'd say "oh, work." He knows Daddy's at work, he gets kisses/cuddles goodbye and today stood at the door waving and then closed the door but I think he's wishing it was the weekend so he could have Daddy and Mommy (and a more exciting existence).

It's a challenge getting things done in the bedroom/closets when Toddler just wants to go in/out of the closet and play with the doors (and anything that you're trying to sort out).

Hmm - sometimes I think Daddies get the better end of the deal. They are the more exciting ones if they are at work because having them around is a novelty! Poor old Mummies are so mundane and boring (although not you of course Scout obv!). The only solution is to become a working mother with a SAH husband!!

Sleeping on my lap Toddler. Guess I'm forced to sit and watch gymnastics and surf the web.

Hello everyone!

Dad's do and don't get the better end of the deal. They get to be around for the exciting days out and stuff like that but they also miss so much and often find themselves not relied upon in the same way as mum is.

We have been to the library. Ds chose books about butterflies so thank you for the inspiration Scout. We also went to an art exhibition and for a walk in the woods with Pup.

Dd is creating another show jumping course for Pup just now. Ds seems to be in an, "I don't want to do anything" sort of mood. sighs I think he is a bit lonely and could do with some company around his own age. I am not sure who to call though. I don't want to keep pestering the same people.