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So when the UK sleeps, we know you other MNers are out there part II

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tadjennyp · 12/10/2010 19:16

I was looking for thumbwitch's recipe for that cake and found the old thread has disappeared so Linzer and I thought we'd resurrect it!

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LinzerTorte · 15/02/2011 07:35

It's great that your DS enjoys dancing so much, thumb - I wouldn't have any problems with DS wanting to go to dance classes either (I did ask him as both DD1 and DD2 go, but he said he doesn't want to).

Yes, all the blood on the ice has put me off ice skating a bit and I've always been paranoid about someone skating over my/the DC's fingers! DD2 is still insistent that she wants to go this weekend though, so I don't think she's likely to forget about it. I've heard of double-bladed skates but have never seen them here; they would definitely be very useful for DD2 and DS.

strandednomore · 15/02/2011 13:02

thumb - I think it's great that your ds likes dance. If he carries on he will be very popular as they always need male dancers! Dd2's ballet class is entirely girls (predictably) but there are boys in her gymnastics class.

tadjennyp · 15/02/2011 18:23

Yay for thumb's ds! Dance is great and a good way to exercise and express yourself. A foot of snow here this morning and very icy roads. A friend of mine was going to bring a meal over today (American style) but she can't make it and I have to rethink what I can cook! Last night Samuel was great and slept through my cooking time but I was worn out afterwards! Smile

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tadjennyp · 17/02/2011 19:44

Where is everyone?

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LinzerTorte · 17/02/2011 20:47

I'm here, but about to go to bed!

We've had snow here today too; I'm just hoping the winter here won't go on for as long as it did last year (it was still cold in mid-May).

I really, really want to go to my ILs this weekend as I've discovered that both Made in Dagenham (or rather, We Want Sex) and The King's Speech are on in Linz this weekend (and both in English). However, we've already arranged to go the following weekend as it's my FIL's 75th and two weekends in a row would be a bit excessive. The King's Speech only opened in Austria today, so I'm hoping that will still be on next weekend.

tadjennyp · 17/02/2011 21:54

If you spend all weekend in the cinema, it will be worth it!

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thumbwitch · 19/02/2011 09:40

Fingers crossed for you Linzer - it really is a great film, The King's Speech, even DH enjoyed it.

I haven't seen any sign of Made in Dagenham here - perhaps it's not being released over here, or perhaps I've just missed it!

LinzerTorte · 19/02/2011 17:40

I was actually quite surprised that Made in Dagenham is being shown here, although whether it will still be on next weekend is another matter. As long as I get to see The King's Speech, I'll be happy though (although obviously being able to see both would be a bonus). I keep checking the cinema programme, but it only goes up till next Thursday.

tadjennyp · 19/02/2011 19:11

Is it dubbed or in the original version linzer? I can't remember in my sleep-deprived state whether you said or not! I was surprised that Made in Dagenham showed here too. It is a good film though. Presidents Day on Monday so dh has a 3 day weekend! Samuel is 2 weeks old today Shock

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LinzerTorte · 19/02/2011 19:47

Both films are being shown in the original version - I refuse to watch anything that's been dubbed as I just can't take it seriously (the voices don't sound natural for a start).

Can't believe that Samuel is two weeks old already - it only seems two days since he was born! The time seems to go more quickly with each child. Hope you enjoy your long weekend, jenny. Smile

thumbwitch · 20/02/2011 09:34

I remember watching A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy in Germany, with dubbed voices, years ago. It was horrendous! Woody Allen has such a distinctive voice, as does that airhead type woman who also played the airhostess in Airplane - it was all wrong! Ruined it for me :(

Made in Dagenham appears to have been and gone here - looks like it was on in December time :(. ah well, will have to wait for it to come out on DVD now.

2 weeks old already, Jenny! has he grown much? Wink Have a good President's Day.

LinzerTorte · 22/02/2011 04:55

Yes, the voices in dubbed films are just wrong - even if you don't know the original actors. They only seem to have about four different actors dubbing all the voices and I can tell that a film/programme is dubbed even without looking at the screen.

Anyway, good news about the cinema - both films are still on this weekend. We'll be going to my ILs on Friday afternoon (a day earlier than planned) so that we can see Made in Dagenham on Friday evening and then The King's Speech on Saturday. I can't remember the last time we went to the cinema, but suspect it would have been at least five years ago - not sure I can cope with the excitement of going twice in one weekend!

thumbwitch · 22/02/2011 10:58

Woohoo! Hope you have a lovely time seeing them both, Linzer.
I just know you'll love the King's Speech anyway. It's fab!
They had Pride & Prejudice on tv here yesterday - the one with Colin Firth in - although I was never truly convinced of his suitability for the Darcy role, I almost changed my mind - perhaps my tastes are changing as I get older! (still don't "get" George Clooney though)

tadjennyp · 23/02/2011 01:32

No George Clooney doesn't do it for me either! However, Mr Darcy emerging from the pond and being so surprised to see Elizabeth, that does!

Have a great time at the cinema, Linzer!

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LinzerTorte · 23/02/2011 05:02

I'm not a George Clooney fan either. Would rather have Colin Firth/Mr Darcy any day! I've only heard positive things about The King's Speech, so am really looking forward to it.

How's Samuel doing now, jenny? I saw a newborn baby in a TV series we were watching the other day and caught myself feeling quite broody, but I really do NOT want another one!

tadjennyp · 24/02/2011 04:45

Samuel's doing really well, thanks. He's feeding a lot and sleeping quite well at night. I wonder how much more energy I would have had, if I were in my twenties though! They don't weigh babies every week here so I can't tell how much bigger he is getting till he's 2 months old! Did your elder dcs experience any jealousy at all? I think Anna is a bit jealous as she won't listen to me when I ask her to leave him alone when he's sleeping, not to touch his head etc. She won't sleep very well and that really affects her behaviour. I'm hoping that when she starts school in September she might start sleeping better as she will be more tired. Do you have any tips on how to manage the older ones? Thanks x

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LinzerTorte · 24/02/2011 05:11

I remember my mum telling me that I should have children in my twenties (she had me and my brother in her thirties too and was considered an older mother at 30 when I was born!) as I would have far more energy, but I didn't quite manage it. I'm sure that, sleep-wise at least, I would have been able to cope with babies far better at that age; I definitely need more sleep as I get older.

I don't remember DD1 and DD2 being too jealous of DS, although DD1 was quite jealous of DD2 when she was born and used to get up to all kinds of mischief when I was feeding her. I tried to give them as much attention as I could when DS was asleep, but he never used to sleep for very long during the day when he was little - and there always seemed to be so many other things to do (still are in fact; I feel constantly guilty about how little "quality time" I actually spend with the the DC).

It's difficult, I know - but it's early days yet and the older ones will obviously need a little time to adjust. I found the first few months if not years after DS was born quite exhausting (he wasn't an "easy baby" like DD2 had been, which I'd put down to me being more relaxed as a mother and so I was expecting DS3 to be equally easy - more fool me!), but it does get much easier as they get older. It probably still seems like a long way away at the moment, but once Samuel is old enough to play with the other two (or at least be entertained by/entertain them), I'm sure they'll have so much fun together. When they're all getting on and not quarrelling, it's lovely. Unfortunately, they also have phases where they squabble constantly - I know it's normal, but it drives me mad at times. Anyway, to cut a long story short, hang in on there; the older ages obviously have their challenges too, but I find them easier to deal with than the baby years.

Oh, and if your DD is anything like DD2, school will wear her out and she'll hopefully start sleeping better. DD2 is only at school for four hours in the morning so I was surprised it made such a difference, but she's definitely sleeping far better than she used to.

tadjennyp · 24/02/2011 05:20

Thanks! Smile

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LinzerTorte · 24/02/2011 05:45

Have just remembered a few of the other things we tried:

DD2 got a doll's pram for her birthday (a few weeks before DS was born) so that she could take her doll for walks when I took DS for a walk

The DDs had a doll's bathtub so they could bathe their dolls when DS was having a bath

I would try to get them as involved as possible with DS, e.g. fetching nappies, helping me choose his clothes, etc.

Hope that helps!

tadjennyp · 24/02/2011 18:15

Yes, dd got a new doll's jogging stroller for her birthday 3 days afterwards, but sadly there's a foot of snow outside at the moment, and it's well below freezing! Bloody snow, I guess we've all got a bit of cabin fever at the moment! I ought to relinquish control of them choosing their clothes!!! I want to get the wear out of them.... Grin

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tadjennyp · 25/02/2011 18:10

How was the film Linzer?

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strandednomore · 25/02/2011 20:44

Very jealous of everyone going to the cinema - I have only seen one film (at cinema) in two years and that was crap (one of the Twilight movies). Now I am home you would have thought I would make more effort but it is SOOOOO expensive. However I have just been accepted on the NCT antenatal tutor training course, which I am very excited about, and apparently I get a student card with it as I am working towards a diploma accredited by a university. So I am hoping I will get discounts at the cinema etc! (better get some cider in too if I am going to be a student again).

Jenny - I imagine the snow isn't helping at all! I didn't have too many problems with dd1 when dd2 ws born (dd1 was 2.3 at the time), but I did give her a doll which she became very attached to, feeding her, changing her nappy etc while I fed etc Martha. I have also heard that involving the little one as much as possible helps, even to the extent of involving them in laughing at how silly the baby is etc. And when the baby is asleep ignore it!

kickassangel · 25/02/2011 21:32

Hi, I seemed to lose this thread for a while, then it popped back up again.

We've been both cross country & down hill ski-ing recently - love both of them, but not as much as dh, who would be so jealous of tad - we only have little hills here, he'd happily head into the mountains & never come back i think.

well, i am doing a 'bridal show' on sun & preparing to give free cupcakes to up to 1,000 brides!!! so there's a bit of baking going on here. I've been really busy, actually, lots of radio/newspaper interviews & giving out samples but i haven't made a lot of money YET!!

If i get a couple of weddings it will suddenly put me back in the black, so hoping for some good results this weekend.

jenny - i remember the early days of just lying & having cuddles, it was lovely. if i could have that, then fast forward to age 2 or older, i'd be happy. the in between bit i found hard, but maybe that's because i was working the most then.

tadjennyp · 25/02/2011 22:10

Not much time for cuddles today. Mainly feeding and trying to sort out the older two, inbetween chatting to people on skype, which winds the other two up again..... Just about time to finish my lunch now (2pm!)

Good luck with the course stranded and with all the cupcake baking kickass. Could do with some cupcakes today but I guess that won't help shift the baby weight! Mt Bachelor has a base of about 110 inches at the moment so a skiers paradise, though temps of well below freezing!

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kickassangel · 25/02/2011 23:25

OH NO!

the bridal show has just been cancelled - their furnace has blown. it's in a big conference place, so i'm guessing they have bigger problems than me, but i have several HUNDRED mini cupcakes sitting in my dining room.

I'm giving them away free if you want to collect Grin
Still, that means we have time to go ski-ing tomorrow.

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