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One-child families

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Original poster

Turkish Tearoom? Turkish Bath? Anyway, a Turkish delight awaits...

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MaryBS · 22/07/2011 19:14

Picture the scene...

From the edge of every terrace and every step hang brilliantly white stalactites, and you can hear the joyful splashing of the waters of the hot springs as they cascade down over slopes where their flow is impeded only by clumps of oleanders.

Nearby is an oasis of refreshments, in our Pamukkale residence, air conditioned and with white washed generously proportioned rooms, with Mellors at the ready, to offer Turkish Massage to anyone who wishes.

The NMBs are in their element, whereas the bishops seem to have found their speedoes again.

Priest's hole is at the back, in a quiet shaded area, stocked with What Car magazines, Turkish rugs and Turkish delight

OP posts:

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

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mistlethrush · 09/08/2011 08:49

Unserp - that's why I posted - to get a range of views - and I know you're a teacher (and so is Donki) and I respect that and ask for the general tearoom advice with that in mind.

Personally, I think that MC's dark thoughts come because he can't express himself properly yet, and he gets frustrated at things. He's still talking about the fact that he's bored in school now (I have been boosting up his next teacher, hoping that I can get him to go in with a positive attitude). But this comment always seems to come out when he's had a 'bad' session at whatever, and knows that he's misbehaved etc. But I don't know what to say and I don't know how to help him. I am concerned with school - they seem quite happy to let him drop down to below the levels they know he could achieve - and turn around and appear to be suggesting that its my (our) fault because he's not concentrating. If he was a bit older, yes, I can see that he should know that he should be knuckling down and getting on with his work. However, he's still only 6, and if he's switching off because he's not interested or they're doing something that he's really not interested in (like 'retelling' a story - he'd much rather make one up than retell one) I really don't know how me having words with him 6 hrs - or perhaps days or weeks after the event can actually help in the least? Yes, they are dealing with a class of children here - but there are only 20 of them with a teacher and a TA -surely it shouldn't be too difficult to capture the imagination of a bright child amongst that lot? I know he's bright - I don't know how bright - and I don't know whether it would make any difference anyway. So, anyone with any comments to help welcome to add their own 2pth of ideas...

Amber - my father's had one of his eyes done - was very straight forward. I hope you're feeling OK today - please don't try to do too much

amberlight · 09/08/2011 14:39

DH won't have his eyes touched whilst awake (absolutely won't) so he'll need general anaesthetic to get through the two ops, and that's not going to be easy on either of us. Especially with us running a business together too.

Been out on site today looking at big equestrian pad for a bank. Great fun but I'm now jolly tired. Going home soon.

No clues re MC really but definitely need to let them know about his comments. I agree that if classes are that small and there's a teacher and a TA, I'd expect them to be able to tailor work for the different groups in a way that doesn't leave a youngster desperate and despairing.

mistlethrush · 09/08/2011 14:46

Amber - re eyes, really don't blame him. My father is the complete opposite and has refused even light sedation - and also for the detached retina op he had as rather an emergency recently... Has recounted significant details about it all which I won't repeat because they made me feel very (tearoom special) just hearing about them!

I suppose that Mrs Stokes and her equestrian enterprise at the bottom of the stony hill (its name was similar to that, I'm just being vague on purpose) is long gone and probably largely built upon now - I remember the alsatian sitting outside the dairy waiting for the wasps to be extracted via the fan - and snapping them up. I'm surprised she didn't get stung in her throat!

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 14:47

Very unhappy toddler -- is it too early for and ?

Thumbwitch · 09/08/2011 14:54

Scout, it's never too early for in the tearoom and s are available 24 hours a day. What's going on with TS?

Amber, I also don't blame him - I couldn't have it done under LA either, would have to be GA. I still remember my optician having ALL his fingers in my eyesocket, trying to hold my eyelids open so he could get my new contact lens in - and me still managing to close my eye! He gave in after a while and said "oh just put it on the cornea and close your eye, slide it across" (Soft lenses) which worked just fine. In the 20 or so years I wore lenses, I never managed to put the lens directly over my pupil.

Mistle - that would make me too - I can't deal with eyes, I'm really squeamish about them!

DutchOma · 09/08/2011 14:56

He can have a but it is too early for

amberlight · 09/08/2011 15:09

Yes, I'd wait until he's 18 for the

Oh...you mean for you? Go for it!

MT, yes Stokes sold up to developers I believe. Happy days...and mad dog, yes.

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 15:21

for the young one and and multiple s for me. I really don't know what's going on. Days like today I wish he could speak. I'm wondering teeth -- the number of pooey diapers, the completely off food again (and what he is eating he's gnawing on), the general low whinge, the wanting to sleep (but seems to get woken up by the neighborhood DIY). He's the right age to think about incisors and second molars. I've laid him down again which I may regret come bed time but neither of us can continue with him the way he is.

I agree, eyes make me (tearoom special). I can't even watch MrScout put in or take out his contacts.

Today I can strain and test my Christmas Pudding Vodka. Anyone fancy some this evening?

amberlight · 09/08/2011 15:25

Ooo yes please, since in RL I can't have any or similar for a few days.

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 18:02

Oh dear, I need strength to deal with an overly tired toddler. I've just put him down since he didn't nap earlier and neither he nor I could take it any more. Now he's up there chattering. ACK.

amberlight · 09/08/2011 18:09

Since I'm awake all night, I reckon I could do a decent sideline in toddler-entertaining until the small hours/from the crack of dawn onwards!
Have a

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 18:28

ONE SLEEPING TODDLER!

Thanks amber, if he wakes up he's yours. I'm exhausted from him today. I love him, don't get me wrong, but he was hard work today.

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 18:31

How are you feeling today, amber? Have you been a good girl and not pushed yourself too hard?

amberlight · 09/08/2011 18:33

I'd give it a good 5 out of 10 today, which isn't bad. Made more amusing by the loo incident this afternoon in which our site inspection of the new building led me to need to photograph the gents' loos...and thus leaping in there with a camera led to the discovery that they were not in fact empty as promised...and much apologising and retreating!

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 18:34

Hahahahahahahha!!

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 18:42

I did something similar in Uni. Was staying in one of the highrises with my then boyfriend and, because I lived in one of the girls dorms, never thought about which toilet to use. I forgot which floors were girls ones and which were the boys and went to what I thought was a girls floor/toilet. WRONG! There were blokes in having showers but I was desperate and they were showering so didn't see....

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 19:03

D'oh! In all of the "excitement" of Toddler today I forgot to call and make an appointment to get his hair cut. I could just drop in but I thought I should make an appointment so they're prepared for Toddler's First Haircut (and the wailing/fidgiting that could ensue). I'm teary just thinking about it but it really does need to be done.

beanandspud · 09/08/2011 19:23

Wahay for sleeping TS! And hope everyone is feeling better.

We've had a very strange sort of day. Small Bean was sick in car on way to nursery so we did an 'about turn' and ended up with a day at home. Unfortunately I still had to try to do some work which was a bit of a juggling act. For those with smaller toddlers I bring hope that it does get easier though... Even six months ago I would have been thrown into a panic at the thought of being cooped up inside for a whole day on our own and although it wasn't the best day it certainly wasn't the worst.

I may join you with Christmas vodka/wine though please!

Tee2072 · 09/08/2011 19:35

A taste of tea room Christmas Vodka sounds lovely, especially as a real one would probably kill me right now. Still suffering migraine hangover. Three temper tantrums did not help. One because I insisted on eating breakfast, one because I needed the loo and one because I, apparently, picked up a fallen pretzel incorrectly. Godess save me from toddlers!

Scout hooray for a sleeping TS! Wish LCT would do that. He's still awake and tapping on his bedrail.

Amber sounds like a fair to middling day with a bit of excitement thrown in!

I may be off to bed myself soon.

mistlethrush · 09/08/2011 19:48

Good day had today apparently... just fell apart a bit in the last few minutes or so, but not too badly

Wine/ christmas vodka / any other alcoholic alternative / option welcome.

UniS · 09/08/2011 19:50

for you Mistle

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 20:06

Have the first couple of spoonfuls of Christmas Vodka currently being strained through a coffee filter into a bowl.

Scout19075 · 09/08/2011 20:07

(sorry, pressed post too quickly)

As soon as I have enough I'll send shots all around.

CMOTdibbler · 09/08/2011 20:42

In the meantime, can I hand everyone a glass of fizz ? DH and I are having a glass in RL to celebrate 14 years of marriage

beanandspud · 09/08/2011 21:12

Congratulations CMOT and Mr CMOT!!!

[and have you used your new mixer yet? ]

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