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francagoestohollywood · 07/11/2007 20:50

Welcome everyone

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francagoestohollywood · 29/11/2007 17:35

I'm feeling better thanks rosa . and at your dh

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hotHELL · 29/11/2007 18:37

yes, ds was in a state that week we did the door shut, but he aint' gonna cross that boundary, our bed is our bed, plllllllesae!
i think whatever you do, be consistent, firm, the important is not to shout, speak with a voice that you are serious and she will stop. ds is a stubborn little thing and he finally got the picture, and he truly blossomed and started loving his independence, to be in his room alone, etc. ididn't feel a bit of guilt, was exhausted by the screaming, as long as you show her lots of interest, and love, blah blah during the day, it is ok. It might be stressfull for her if you keep changing your strategy, sit down with her and explain what you will do and tell her you love her. The thing is if kids sleep badly they are in a bad mood, more tantrumy, they get on your nerves more, they behave even worse because they can feel you are fed up with the crap behaviour and then it turns into a vicious circle.

francagoestohollywood · 29/11/2007 21:01

just a quick ciao, I think I'm going to veg in front of the telly tonight...

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francagoestohollywood · 29/11/2007 21:01

just a quick ciao, I think I'm going to veg in front of the telly tonight...

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francagoestohollywood · 30/11/2007 16:58

where are you all? Hothell, I got the dvd, thanks ds is very happy

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Brangelina · 30/11/2007 18:42

I was wondering the same thing. Do you think they're all out Xmas shopping? I really must start I suppose....

hotHELL · 30/11/2007 19:45

have been visiting friends today, will go to bed early as feel knackered and have busy weekend ahead. Mumsnet little italy is veyr quiet these days, it just doesn't seem to get going....

Rosa · 30/11/2007 20:16

Whenever I am on your guys are not we must get this sorted out !!! Dh has been working so my MN time is more limited dd sleeping less mid day could be the cold she has or could be she is reducing it herself . I can't go on computer when she is awake as she demands ITHG and there is a limit to how much Iggle Piggle you can take. I am also trying to get quotes done for dh for next year. Do on line Xmas shopping can't face the parking when in the UK . Took me ages to do a calandar from photobox then I forgot to save it !
Whats the temp like in Exeter Franca amd starting to think about packing !

francagoestohollywood · 30/11/2007 21:03

I keep reading Iggy Pop instead if Iggle Piggle .
Yes, I had a busy day as well, took dd to gym club and met with friends etc.
I'm very behind with the xmas shopping. With the moving and all I'm not feeling up for it. Don't know what to get to sils. don't know what to get dh. Don't know what to get inlaws. I'm not buying much for the dc because they'll receive lots of presents from relatives (or at least I hope so, as I haven't bought much). I bought the playmobil take along dollshouse because it appears to be cheaper here but was thinking to save it for dd's birthday.
Rosa today it rained cats and dolls. It's not too cold though, around 10 C perhaps?

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francagoestohollywood · 30/11/2007 21:04

cats and dolls???

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PippiCalzelunghe · 30/11/2007 21:37

cats and dolls !!!

have done DH. and that's it. I hope I'll be finishing work next week so that l'll have plenty of time.

PippiCalzelunghe · 30/11/2007 21:58

I just bought a scooter for DD for Xmas. have any of you kids have one? what's the feedback?

PippiCalzelunghe · 30/11/2007 22:00

youR kids, not you kids...

francagoestohollywood · 30/11/2007 23:17

no scooters here...

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Brangelina · 30/11/2007 23:29

My DD has a scooter (do you mean monopattino?), bought it for her this summer and she loves it. She figured out how to use it quite quickly too. Did you get a 3 wheeler?

I still have to get the second half of DP's birthday present from last month, never mind the Christmas ones. I plan to do lots on the internet for people in the UK though, so it will just leave DP's and DD's and I know what I'm getting her already. DP is such a problem, men are sooo boring to buy for. I always end up getting him clothes but now he has more than me (and that's saying something) so I want to get him something more original but what? What do you all buy for yours?

francagoestohollywood · 30/11/2007 23:33

so you are awake then .
don't have a clue about what to buy for dh, he seemingly doesn't have "needs" or if he does, I'm too busy to get them .
I think he might enjoy (seriously) this

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Brangelina · 30/11/2007 23:45

Yes, I have a sore throat so am sitting here sipping my tisana .

That book looks quite interesting, I wonder if there's a version about Milano or Rome? I still have to buy him Mike Bongiorno's autobiography (yes, really!) for his birthday but haven't had time to go to a bookshop. Maybe I'll pop into Feltrinelli sometime next week and see what kind of history books they have.

Rosa · 01/12/2007 07:26

I bought DH one year Edward Rutherford ' London' sorry not had time to look for a link. This year he has Asmov ( sp) as he likes them and also from Dd and me a portable dvd player ( in saldo from a hypermercato !!!) the excuse is dd will love it when we travel !!! He has just become a black belt in karate so getting him the belt with jap characters embroidered on it.
DD is getting a monopattino from SIL it has 4 wheels -plastica but she adores her cousins
SIL has got a voucher from a beauty shop. MIL a Cesta fatta da noi and a poster of nipote from photobox - She is a non voglio niente person ... And as for dd I must gain control but excuse is I will save some gifts for her birthday !!! She is at the mo in new slipper socks with babbo natale on them holding advent calandar with red swimming hat on !!!!!

francagoestohollywood · 01/12/2007 11:59

I'm so looking forward to spending hours in Feltrinelli! There used to be a fab libreria Einaudi in Galleria Manzoni, managed by an incredible knowledgeable gentleman, but closed years ago . I also loved going to libreria Cortina, opposite the universita' statale.
Rosa, take a picture of dd now! I'm impressed by your dh's cintura nera.
Today we had a fagiano in our garden !

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hotHELL · 01/12/2007 19:31

lol at rosa' s mum in law, 'non voglio niente...'.
that book looks interesting franca...

francagoestohollywood · 01/12/2007 21:24

vero? I think I'm going to get it...

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Rosa · 02/12/2007 13:58

She is a non voglio niente but likes gifts ..Proprio non capisco alle volte. Dh working and its grey .Am trying to think about packing so lordy knows what state you must be in Franca is it still 23rd the big day ?
very quiet on this front we seem to be missinga few ......
Hot will your dh be home at Xmas as he travels lots ?? Are you staying in UK or going to Italy ?
Brang when you coming to the UK ???

francagoestohollywood · 02/12/2007 14:07

I know the type Rosa
The furniture etc will be moved on the 17th. We are flying back on Friday the 21st. I'm feeling really sad about leaving friends, places, house, ds's school, everything today .
Weird weather here today: one moment diluvia, the other sunshine... cold though.

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Rosa · 02/12/2007 14:21

It will be tough but you will be going for Natale so that will be nice it will be harder after the feste and when its back to reality. Don't be sad good friends remain even if you don't see / speak to them daily or weekly ! Gotta go dd awake she has gone from sleeping nearly 2 hrs to 1 hr in a week ..Am Not amused cannot get anything done ..Oh well thats growing up.

francagoestohollywood · 02/12/2007 16:36

I know . But I'm starting to feel stressed now and I'm loosing my usually healthy appetite.
so what have you planned for your staying here in the uk rosa?

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