D`y ever wonder how we managed without the shag pile?

[triplets]

Well...............?

Tigger - do you want one of mine?

My DH gets right on my nerve ends when anyone talks about 'you should give up smoking.' Yes, Yes, I know all the risks. I am also overweight and lurve a drink (or three) DH, of course, is a paragon of virtue. If he shut up about it I would consider stopping. It's one of those things that he should shut up about

He once grassed me up to my mum (who didnt know I had started smoking - incidentally when I was 33 and had just buried DS3) Dotsters reply was a classic 'If I had to live with you I would take drugs'

Keep up the good work Tigger

aww, estar, nits really are a nightmare. I've been battling since last summer, but what finally worked for me was lyclear, notices on the windows at both dkid's schools and then weekly combing with the nitty gritty. Flipping pita though.

tigger, is there any such thing as a nice relaxing stroll with the kids? Mine always seem to find dog poo/pile of mud/stream to jump in, then they like to beat each other up with big sticks, then maybe try nibbling on some tasty looking berries....You get the picture! It wears them otu though, that is the main thing.

I spent half the day at soft play, sat on a sofa ignoring watching the kids. I do wish they would invent soft play with WIFI. I would gladly pay extra.

first day is nearly over, and I have survived..hurray!!

Feeling a bit smug here, that my lot are back to school and nursery tomorrow
Mind you , it has still been a bad day I have finally decided to put dt1 back in nappies, as we have now had a pooh in the pants or worse on floor or walls every day for the last 9 days. Feel really about it though. I know rationally that it wont go on forever but just wish this would be sorted soon.
Also have had to contend with a grumpy ds1 who was looking forward to going back to school, but after just one day seems as tired as he did at the end of last term I suspect he is having friend problems again
He also put his banana in the front pocket of his new rucksack, and it is now all squished. And he is refusing to wear his glasses (after loving them before) I wonder if he is being teased?
I am also completely incommunicado, as home phone broke a few days ago, and now my mobile wont charge up.

Oh well, must not complain I suppose....

First day of half term nearly over and I'm still sane (just about ). I decided on Friday to get rid of the DTs dummies (I know, they're far too old for them ), but it's just been sheer laziness not to have done it before. I was going to do it the day after their 3rd birthday (in 3 weeks, gulp), but I decided I didn't want them sucking on them at the wedding, so I got a load of little presents and put them in a box with fairies all over it and told them that the night-time fairy was going to look after their dummies during the day now. Then if they were good about it, in the evening when the night-time fairy gave their dummies back (only tackling the day-time use at the moment!), they'd get a present from the fairy. They have been remarkably good, but the excessive whining is doing my head in.

Bit busy this week so no time to catch up propery, but estar, hope the nits go easily and Tigger, you're doing fantastically well with the smoking - don't let half-term get to you. Get a big stock of chocolate in and then when it's over, I recommend slimming world to get the extra pounds off . But there are times when you need a crutch, and without smoking, chocolate or wine will have to do .

5 days to go .

lmao at estar "try doing it with a lit fag in your hand" EXACTLY!!! (Shabster we love you, now how about joining the giveup club and knitting a scarf from pubic hair instead?.......)

Momma, I did the same with my DD1. There came a point when I wanted to gently control coax the sleep routine.

Overrun, it gives you peace of mind and a clean carpet. Nothing wrong there my love, plenty right about it.

Now, I seem to have yet another period coming. I don't seem to have time when I've not got one. I need a baby

5 days to go !!!

I'm excited

I have my hat on.

pmsl, thats in reference to tkb's wedding NOT my baby

Overrun, I forgot to say...I did exactly the same with my 2, except I gave up after just 4 days of being surrounded by poo and wee . I realised they simply weren't ready and it was just making life too stressful. 2 months later DT2 was definitely ready and DT1 joined in a week later - for both it was so much easier. There are times though when nappies would be less hassle - DP moved a chair outside the downstairs loo yesterday and read the paper there...he'd done nothing but wipe bums for the previous hour . Course once he was there, he had no customers .

FG, what colour's your hat? I picture you in an elegant philip treacy number, with lots of netting to keep your mystery persona a secret .

Oh and Momma - I wish I'd done that a whole lot sooner, rather than putting up with over a year of sleepless nights .

Now I really must go and put the tea on .

oooohhhhh ladies - you should see DGBabys perambulator - I refuse to call it a travel system!! Its a perambulator, a buggy that can face forwards or backwards, a car seat, a rain cover, a posh bag with a posh changing mat inside - all in Man City blue. DS couldnt carry the box with it all in nor could he fit the box in the back of the car!! We ended up putting it bit by bit into the back seat - all very careful as instructed by 'very experienced parent' AKA DS.

momma - for daytime naps J is either in car seat or pushchair, Erin is aswell, but she will go in cot.

right bedtime 1st night on own trying a new system - not sure what I am going to do, but all in pjs and I'm off - will report back later

link to the pushchair shabby?????

I am having a shitty horrible day. DTs came down with DS1's cold over the weekend. This morning they looked like they'd been attacked by a gang of slugs so covered in slime etc. DD1 being really horrible to everyone so put to bed early. Came down to find DT2 had bad stomach and messed through his nappy all up his back etc. Changed him while DD1 started shouting. Went up to check on her to find she'd had an attack of the trots too, in her bed. Sorted her out, came down to find it was DT1's turn.

Really fed up of changing nappies, surely 5 years of them is enough to drive any sane person mad. Think this may be my last baby.

oogs - ive no idea how to do that!!!! am putting the photo on my profile that old father DS just sent me.

new perambulator photo is on my profile - just read that back HOW SAD AM I???? getting giddy over a posh pram! by the time we get to Lewis' birth you will all be hiding on another thread cause I have bored you all.

pixi, thats awful . You stay strong honey xxx

Hiya everyone, haven't time to stop, having some family issues atm

This is me doing the MN version of me looking in through the door and saying hi, just so this thread is still in 'Threads I'm On' when i next get a minute to check

Bye

Momma - thanks for your comments about the lovely perambulator.

Bumcheek - we always have family problems - even tho we have been married almost 30 yrs. Hope stuff soon improves for you.

I am quite giddy - bit intoxicated - my little lad is a wrestling fan and we have been wrestling tv watching for about the last 6 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Pixi . That is just the worst. Like you don't have enough to do without poorly dcs and extra piles of washing.

You are incredible.

Has there been any progress on the house or school hunting front?

estar - you ok sweetheart? I was pushed, yesterday, into my little lad going into communion classes. All my growing up life I was a member of the Mormon church - then stuff happened - the bereavment of two children etc etc. I decided I would have nothing to do with religion ever again. It is too hard to explain here the severity of my sadness.

I am going to have to stand up and be counted this sunday in church. I am not sure what I believe in and how far I want involvement with my family in religion.

I feel that we, as a family, have been to hell and back over and over again. Sorry to go on and on but I just had a nosey at your profile and thought 'I know, I will tell her my problems' SORRY

OK - I will see you lovely ladies in the morning. I am really, really missing my old mucker triplets - we have supported each other, over many miles, for many years. Really hope she is having a great time. Kale Nita (Greek for good night) my lovelys xxx

Momma - I picked up a leaflet about the Underground Passages at the weekend as I thought DS1 would like it. Don't think I'll venture far from the farm this week. Too stressful trying to get all four on and off bus on my own, esp while DT1 can't stop whinging. If you/Dorris/Snorris/TripEm fancy coming here tho...

LG&T, I'm 35wks, baby due 26th March. Poor thing, having to join my mad house.

DTs currently both having a little cry, each time I try to console one the other starts so I decided to give in to my vile side and come down for a cup of tea in the hope they settle. I know in reality by the time I go upstairs/nod off DD1 will start.

I think for me, the worst thing about having multiple children (whether twins or just loads) is the never getting any time to recover lost sleep.

I'm so fed up of doing everything by myself.