My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

When do you start showing with twins? What is life with twins like? Join the conversation on our Multiple Births forum.

Multiple births

D'y ever wonder when it is going to stop snowing??

999 replies

Chopstheduck · 21/01/2013 07:32

Morning girls xx


School is on thank goodness, but not til 10, and dh is wfh

OP posts:
Report
Chopstheduck · 30/01/2013 09:45

oh that is lovely, shabs - you are such a good mum!


Grin @ Rubes! I've briskly walked up the school, cycled to tesco, and will be going for my run in an hour or so!

OP posts:
Report
triplets · 30/01/2013 09:51

such a worry Shabs isnt it, though I have to say mine <span class="italic">never</span> seem to revise for anything, no wonder their grades are down. Havent gone to school today as still feeling pretty grotty, headachey, will just have to take it easy Wink if I must.

Report
inthewildernessbuild · 30/01/2013 12:27

another overwrought boy with a sore throat here Grin[rueful] It was my turn to get him out of bed, showered and breakfasted and onto the bus. Only after the shower and breakfast did his croaky voice convince me that he was better off at home today.

Dh seems to have given up working and is watching a film wth him now on beanbags/sofa. Shock

Bubbly Ridiculous! You have had a dog for so many years and they are now saying you aren't capable of looking after one. Cat rescues can be equally bureaucratic Sad I suppose they just see so many sad things that they can't trust anyone Sad

I've picked up a prescription, actually turned it into pills, (lost the last one, and finally admitted it to dr Blush) I am completely deficient in Vit D it turns out Shock (not enough Florida Wink) Also suffering from low thyroid autoimmune disease , so low energy etc, and follow up visit to endocrinologist (new one) this week. I was on Bupa due to husband job perks before, but now he is selfemployed we have reverted to all things NHS, but there wassomething scary about last Bupa Endocrinologist, who told me to go and have my hair done!!!! I went the second time to her and instead of saying you look much better with your new hair cut, she said I was looking tired []Hmm and I should get a cleaner. NHS Endocrinologist may be less -forthright bossy.

Oh dear this keyboard is playingup massively so I had better depart. Could it be crumbs? Ds2 did admit to squirting some cranberry juice on it last week Hmm

Bravo all runners! There is definitely now a bit of a spring feeling, wind, mild, bulbs growing. I miss running. One day I will just put myrng shoesback on ad Go! Irony isrunning makesyouless tired doesn't it? Still, can#t face it today. Taking ds2 to a tutor for frsttime thisafternoon, that is stress enoug.

Report
inthewildernessbuild · 30/01/2013 12:27

another overwrought boy with a sore throat here Grin[rueful] It was my turn to get him out of bed, showered and breakfasted and onto the bus. Only after the shower and breakfast did his croaky voice convince me that he was better off at home today.

Dh seems to have given up working and is watching a film wth him now on beanbags/sofa. Shock

Bubbly Ridiculous! You have had a dog for so many years and they are now saying you aren't capable of looking after one. Cat rescues can be equally bureaucratic Sad I suppose they just see so many sad things that they can't trust anyone Sad

I've picked up a prescription, actually turned it into pills, (lost the last one, and finally admitted it to dr Blush) I am completely deficient in Vit D it turns out Shock (not enough Florida Wink) Also suffering from low thyroid autoimmune disease , so low energy etc, and follow up visit to endocrinologist (new one) this week. I was on Bupa due to husband job perks before, but now he is selfemployed we have reverted to all things NHS, but there wassomething scary about last Bupa Endocrinologist, who told me to go and have my hair done!!!! I went the second time to her and instead of saying you look much better with your new hair cut, she said I was looking tired []Hmm and I should get a cleaner. NHS Endocrinologist may be less -forthright bossy.

Oh dear this keyboard is playingup massively so I had better depart. Could it be crumbs? Ds2 did admit to squirting some cranberry juice on it last week Hmm

Bravo all runners! There is definitely now a bit of a spring feeling, wind, mild, bulbs growing. I miss running. One day I will just put myrng shoesback on ad Go! Irony isrunning makesyouless tired doesn't it? Still, can#t face it today. Taking ds2 to a tutor for frsttime thisafternoon, that is stress enoug.

Report
inthewildernessbuild · 30/01/2013 22:38

on the whole a productive day.

Two children to tennis
One child to tutor (she is prepared to take him on) She said there is nothing wrong with his handwriting, but he hasn't mastered synthetic phonics and THAT IS WHY HE CANNOT SPELL aged 10! Aaargh! I didn't believe in synthetic phonics, so now I will have to eat my words Wink His lack of spelling is making what he writes appear to be gibberish so that is a revelation to me that it can be sorted by this method. He can read perfectly well, but by what means we are not sure Grin. Still, she said his reading for meaning also left a lot to be desired so she will focus on that too.

Kids have been watching Desert with Dh. dd opted for the first half of Princess Protection Programme instead, snuggled up with me. She is scathing about wild life documentaries for an animal lover Shock

Report
Chopstheduck · 31/01/2013 05:54

Morning girls x


That tutor sounds rather good, wilderness, hope it works for you!


shabs - how is Tom?

OP posts:
Report
shabbatheGreek · 31/01/2013 06:50

Morning girls xx

Tom had a hair cut (looks lovely) and we had a 'change around day' - have made his bedroom into a proper relax and be himself room. In my kitchen (thank God its a big kitchen) he has a big rug with his desk on and his chair. Have told him that is his study/homework area and his room is his 'I've finished my homework area.' He seemed to like the idea.

He has managed to learn all 300 words of his French essay - he will be tested today in his 'speaking exam.' I called it Oral French and thought he was going to wet his pants laughing....'Mother you cant say that!'

Every night after school they hold revision classes. Not many kids go to them. Have suggested he goes to a different one each night - that way he has to do till about 5 at school but then the rest of the night is his. That idea appealed more than any other!

For now he seems better than he was...whoever said boys are easier at this age than girls obviously never had a boy!!!

Report
Chopstheduck · 31/01/2013 07:21

that sounds brilliant shabs, but boys are easier, eh?





I Know Where You Live, remember GrinGrin

OP posts:
Report
Chopstheduck · 31/01/2013 07:23

I've had a crap morning so far btw. Ravi looks like he won't be going to school, dh ran out of petrol, halfway off the fecking drive blocking me and the road, and his bonus got paid in and was only half of what he was expecting. Things can only get better!

OP posts:
Report
shabbatheGreek · 31/01/2013 07:40

Girls are too scary for words xxx

Report
rubyrubyruby · 31/01/2013 08:51

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

bubby64 · 31/01/2013 11:43

Hi All, bit of a surprise here! Workmate of DH had a friend who got an 8wk old Jack Russell Terrier last week, and it has turned out his girlfriend is allergic to him, skin rash, asthma worse etc. They were looking for a new home for him.DH went to see him last night, and, surprise, surprise, he bought him home with him! Pics of our new little dog Bertie on profile. Cleo has accepted him no problem, and he already has the cats on the run! Isn't it funny how things turn out. DSs already besotted, especially J.
Shabs - hope Tom is better today, good idea about the study area.
Chops - also hope Ravi and Shar feeling better.
wilderness - great about tutor, hope he can sort DS out, DH has underactive thyroid, makes him feel rotten if his levels are low
Rubes - lovely to see you!

Report
shabbatheGreek · 31/01/2013 12:29

Awwww Bubby he is lovely x

Report
Chopstheduck · 31/01/2013 14:44

Oh he is adorable - isn't it funny how things work out!

Rav went to school in the end, didn't want to miss his violin lesson and he wants 100% attendance! So at least I managed to get the shopping done and if he wants to stay home tomorrow he can.

OP posts:
Report
rubyrubyruby · 31/01/2013 21:32

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

triplets · 31/01/2013 23:28

WANTED
Puppy.....must be house trained, must not wreck, must eat all given food.

Willing to exchange for dk and dc`s, after years they are still not house trained, would benefit from living in a rural enviroment as they like to live like pigs..........................

Report
shabbatheGreek · 01/02/2013 06:51

Morning girls xx

Report
bubby64 · 01/02/2013 08:33

Morning LOL Grin Trips ! After last night ( M in full blown temper tantrum just because his pizza had peppers on it!!) and this morning. (DH and boys arguing over what was and wasn't suitable for dress down for hospice care day) The animals are a lot easier to manage, even tho there are 6 of them, including a baby!!

Report
inthewildernessbuild · 01/02/2013 11:26

morning all.
Ds1 is still at home with coldy sore throat. He probably could have gone in, but we were all too knackered to provide the necessary motivation.
Last night dh went to a party and I had friends round who did not leave till 12.30am. Lots of wittering!
Dh got up heroically this morning and despatched twins to school.
And now alas I have to go to the dentist Sad

Great news about baby JR Bubbly. What extraordinary karma that he needed you at this very moment.. And my kids are very fussy about bits on their pizza.

Better try and do 30 mins of tidying before I go to dentist. A flurry of tidying up before friends over yest, but it all looks much worse this morning without the soft lamp light and the red wine Hmm

Report
inthewildernessbuild · 01/02/2013 11:33

Chops ds1 plays the violin. He is taking his Grade 2 finally, (first exam) after years of enjoyable pootling. Dd gave up after Grade 1 - she was much better than him but she just didn't like it..so moved sideways to piano..onto Grade 1 in March. I love hearing ds1 playing he is so serious, and he likes the code breaking side of reading music, picking up a tune. And will spend hours picking out Coldplay tunes on piano with the wrong fingering (has never had a lesson) He loves playing in ensembles - they usually do things like Queen medleys, not Vivaldi... Never going to be technically v good, but I think he likes the camaraderie of group playing and being able to pick up a tune. I think he is going to end up fiddlng rather than violin-ing...

Report
thegirlinthesassyspace · 01/02/2013 11:36

thanks for the message giving me a reminder about the new thread,
hope you're all well. sorry its been a while.
We have been enjoying the snow, as dh had a snow day yay, so had help and we enjpyed taking the twins out in their slings.
t1 woke up when i was in waitrose and suddenly started rooting away so i discovered that she could feed herself discreetly while I shopped! very handy!
dont' thing t2 would do it though as she is far too lazy now to beastfeed and much prefers a bottle....unless I trick her by feeding her while she is half asleep.
Is it still snowing where you all are?

Report
shabbatheGreek · 01/02/2013 12:02

We finally got rid of the snow about 3 days ago. I HATE WINTER!!!

Trips - a mysterious package just arrived at mine for my lad....dont know whats in it but thank you sweetheart xxxxx

Report

Don’t want to miss threads like this?

Weekly

Sign up to our weekly round up and get all the best threads sent straight to your inbox!

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

triplets · 01/02/2013 12:47

Nothing exciting Shabs, but they were on offer y/day in Smiths and I thought of him xx

Report
Sokmonsta · 01/02/2013 12:48

Afternoon. I'm back in the land of reliable communication! Had a lovely, busy time away. Will catch up properly with the goings on and be back again later.

Report
bubby64 · 01/02/2013 14:10

Glad you found us sassy, well done t1, helping mummy like that.Grin.
soks - glad to see you back.
shabs - my two desperatly need a haircut, but they don't want dad to take them, as he joked one day about telling the barber to give them a haircut like his ( number 2 and bald on top!).
wilderness hope DS feels better soon. I know what you mean about the help of soft lighting and a slight wine haze, I need that permanently the moment, as DH trying so hard, but he is not a natural house husband! Grin
Trips you need Wine and Thanks
Washing machine went up the spout this morning, we can't afford to buy one, soni have gone down the rental route, new machine to be delivered Monday, £12 a month, 6 month contract. Hopefully, by then, we may be able to afgord one ofbour own then!

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.