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Arrrrgh both kids are driving me mad today

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Sweetasstevia · 24/08/2014 17:42

Ds1 (5) had a late night then woke up at the crack of dawn - he's really knackered and whiny but absolutely refuses to have a nap. Ds2 (3) woke up in a foul mood after waking too quickly from his afternoon nap- he keeps clutching at his mouth as of in pain and howling and wants to held constantly. I'm wondering if Ds2 has toothache (he's not teething as they have all come through). I'm currently sat watching Cars 2 with Ds2 but have so much to do its not funny but he howls every time I slip away. Ds1 is sulking in the playroom and refuses to join us. DH is upstairs working - Arrrrgh!! Any tips so I can at least clean the kitchen post lunch and maybe do some ironing? We are traveling next week ( Iceland volcano willing) and I haven't packed or got the house ship shape for my parents who are staying while we are away.

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LairyPoppins · 24/08/2014 17:45

Calpol for 3 year old
Lovely tea - one of their favourites
Nice long warm bath, stories and cuddles
bedtime.

Then:
Wine for you
Set a timer
Do what you can in an hour
Then feet up and relax.

Sweetasstevia · 24/08/2014 17:51

Bless you Lairy - think you are right I'm not going to get anything substantial done until they are in bed this evening an I Wink

Contemplating paracetamol suppository for DS2 - he's the only child I know who loathes calpol and neurofen!

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LairyPoppins · 24/08/2014 17:54

No, at least when I have had days like this with my two (twins aged 4) and now also a newborn in the mix, the best thing to do seems to be to surrender to it!

I hope they go to sleep OK. I would go for it with the paracetamol for DS2 - it is surprising how it can settle them if they are in pain but can't explain what it is.

Hope you have a nice evening :)

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