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120 · 14/09/2010 18:44

here we are. am going to start a bet on who is next to get broody!

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hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 16:19

Chef glad you got some time to do some work. Will try and check out the gallery next time I'm down that way, think its only about a 20 min walk from here, quite near where 120 lives. Would love to check out your artwork in real life.

Tink, glad fireworks were good.

Dog, sorry to hear of your lightweight drinking status!! Hope Arlo's bottom is ok, poor lad, sounds sore. L is still in pull ups at night, DH and I have decided to bite te bullet and try and get her dry through the night...starting tonight...

Moose, hope the Ed Psych obs goes well, when will you get feedback. Very sad about your dog, my Dad's last dog lived to 20 and it was so sad when she died.

Tree, hope your DH gets his reference sorted soon, must be nerve racking.

Stripey, hope you all feel better, we are just emerging from the other side of being a house of ill!

Had a good time at Vicky Park fireworks last night, DCs loved it, bizarrely it had a 1940's theme with an air raid siren going off every now and then and 40's music...was a bit Hmm as it's right in the middle of an area that was really badly bombed in the blitz and there must be plenty of people still around who lived through it.

Have buggered my back somehow so took day off today and am meant to be going to essex tomorrow to the car safety centre....I'm desperate to find a way to fit three seats across the back of our car and apperently these are the people who know how to do it.

chefswife · 08/11/2010 16:28

Moose Sorry about you dog. That's the only thing that really is keeping me from getting a dog; the end part. She sounds very much a member of the family, with people coming to have a visit. I'm sure it helped her lots in keeping her spirits up. Animals get depressed too. I've researched endlessly on the appropriate dog for us and have come up with a Great Dane or Deer Hound, (which is a short haired Wolf Hound, basically). I love BIG dogs and these two are, apparently, the best family temperament and minimal supervision. Great city dogs, funnily enough. Can't wait to get a house, just to get a cat even. I love cats. UG is allergic to animals so we can't get one here. BooHoo.

Dog and PooBoy. Wink lol It sounds to me like its a boy thinking he is being very cheeky and funny. I would let him be smelly for a day, although I know that it'll probably be worse for you, but really, I'd keep crapping my pants too if someone was going to bathe me. lol Wink Boys, eh? Dirty little beggars. Grin God help me if I'm having a boy.

Had a melt down night before last, all over milk. I forgot to buy cow milk for myself, (I get a drink in the middle of the night and it gets me through the to the morning.) and ask DH to pick some up on his way home, including coffee, which I also forgot. Yes, I had a list, but it just doesn't seem to work. I get the least bit distracted by DD and her shenanigans and find myself getting cross to fast with her, and shopping goes to the pits. Anyhow, he remembered the coffee, which he got from the restaurant, but didn't think to pick up milk at the corner store for some reason. At 3am, I interpreted it, after his 'you had the car all day' comment, that he did it out of spite. We had a huge fight in the morning, I brought up everything that is burning me ass, we missed the Bday party and Christmas card photo shoot because I was irate and simple couldn't muster a smile. Last night we had a huge, calm talk and have sorted everything out. He is going to start going in at 10am on days that I go to the gym and two days at noon so I can do some work. Every other day we change up who gets up with DD, unless one of us had a very tiring night. After crunching numbers, we just can't pull off the daycare because we are more interested in saving for a house but we are going to go out once a month, just the two of us, and I get my one night out for dinner with my mom girls. He is welcome to stay late a couple nights at work to sit and have drinks too. As long as I get the mornings to work or go to the gym, I'm fine with this. Its about a better balance for us both. I don't want to be the wife that makes her husband quick his career just to be home at night to bathe his kids, but I need more support from him. I also understand he needs to get out to for his hockey, so its all organized. We just can't continue all willy nilly now; we need a schedule. I feel really good today, a relaxed. I hope this baby isn't too stressed. I know DD has been upset by our arguing lately. She hollers at as if we are even just talking passionately about something, not even arguing. I don't want her to grow up in the environment I did where the parents were always arguing. Anyhow, its sorted. Smile

The night before last, DD pooed on the potty!!! Usually in the tub, she'll poo, then holler. This time, she was yelling 'Poo poo mommy!' and standing there doing a little dance. I noticed there was no poo in the tub and asked if she want to sit on the potty. She was like 'ya ya ya' and just as I got her on, she pooed! But she hates to poo, it upsets her. Too funny. But I praised and praised her and she came around to the idea. So happy. With the obesity in my family though, I use quarters instead of food to give her when she uses the potty. I don't want to have food associated with reward. My sisters 'reward' themselves too much. DD loves to get a quarter and put it in her piggy bank. Too cute.

Have a great day all... its lovely blue skies here today. We are off to the city for a bit of shopping then for a hottub swim with DD while DH plays hockey.

chefswife · 08/11/2010 16:29

Ok... so sorry for the heavy posts of late. Blush

chefswife · 08/11/2010 16:51

HKZ My mommy friends here are joking that I am having twins and my first thought was "We just bought a brand new car and I love it! How the hell am I going to put three car seats in the back? I DON'T WANT TO TRADE IN FOR A MINI VAN!" lol. Confused about the 40's theme fireworks. We don't get fireworks here... well, we don't celebrate Guy Faulk's though... we don't even celebrate the Canadians that almost burned down The White House. I couldn't even tell you their names.

As for the gallery, they have rotating shows so you won't see my stuff. Once I get these works done though, I should have a show next summer or so. I want to try and show some work here in Victoria too, but I'm finding the scene is very cliquey and I'm already experiencing the politics because of who I know here in town and in UK. I should never have mentioned that I know Gilbert and George. Bizarre.

chefswife · 08/11/2010 16:54

I probably should never have mentioned that I write art criticism as well, but under a aegis. Well, the truth is, the shows here are so shite, I can't even be bothered to write about them outside of " I am flabbergasted at the lack luster art in this town". Wink

hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 17:04

Chef, x posted, glad you got to clear the air with DH. Its hard when you are up the duff and a raging ball of hormones...I keep bursting into tears at everything, for no reason and I am normally quite chilled out but pregnancy makes me way more anxious about every day stuff.
Would be cool to see your show if you have one next summer. Do you think you'll be coming over ere at all? I hava a really sweet Gilbert and George story, when I first started teaching we took a class of yr 10 kids for a walk about round spital fields and brick lane to look at some arty and historical stuff (and fill them wit Jack the ripper gore stories Grin) We walked past G&G's house and pointed it out. 2 mins later I did a head count and we were missing two lads, they turned up 10 mins later looking veyr pleased with themselves...they had sneaked back to te house and knocked on the door, G&G invited them in for a cup of tea and gave them thier latest coffee table arty book each...they were very Grin

Are there any links to your reviews of local art...I have a feeling I might enjoy them!

hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 17:05

I think DS may have a bit of a crush on Lola from Charlie and Lola, he goes a bit crazy when its on and is sitting next to me now, watching it and blushing ever so slightly whilst saying 'hello lola' every now and then

Lenni · 08/11/2010 20:09

Grin the thread has gone mad - it's all coffee table art books and MPVs. What's going on?!! Chef - I love your posts. HKZ - How is the essay coming on?

Moose - So sorry about your dog. Thoughts are with you, very sad time.

Sorry to be fleeting but really just stopped by to share this with my shopping friends...

www.janieandjack.com/shop/dept_outfit.jsp?PROD=70118949&nextURL=shop%2Fdept_outfit.jsp&pick=Product&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303718186&currFolder=%2FAssortments%2FJanieandJack%2FJanie_and_Jack_Active%2FGirl&bmUID=1289246521613

I think I am in love with this dress. If only DD suited dark blue. Well, probably it is a good thing she doesn't as I just spent a fortune on Gymboree when I only went on to buy refill bubbles. (They are the most amazing bubbles)

Lenni · 08/11/2010 20:09

Oops...

dress

Lenni · 08/11/2010 20:11

Oh dear... I just got a 75% off Green Baby email. This is not good news. Er, yeah.

Lenni · 08/11/2010 20:26

HKZ - Those car people are ace. We can get our 3 seats across the back of loads of cars. You should be fine. L will be in a HB booster now/soon anyway won't she? DD has just changed over as was too tall for her Group 2 seat in DH's car. She uses the booster at GPs too now which saves a whole tonne of hassle on work days.

Dog - I agree about it being attention. Is DP around in the morning? Maybe get him to shower him off quickly without any discussion and then don't mention it has happened when you see him after. He'll soon get the message that soiling himself isn't getting your attention. I have occasional issues with T having poo "accidents" and am certain they are attention seeking. I just shower her off, don't speak to her about it (or anything else) and get her dressed pretty silently.

As for night time nappies I seem to recall HV telling me they can be 6 before they'll be dry in their sleep. DD did night and day potty training together as I naively thought that was pretty normal and after forgetting to put a pull up on one night in the first week realised she was dry overnight anyway. My HV gave me a telling off Hmm but I know exactly how much notice to take of them Grin, besides she was TT in 3 days, so I beat Gina Ford. I'm praying potty training DS will be so easy but am thinking I'm owed a hard time.

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hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 21:01

Nice dress Lenni. Got the same green baby email....but have resisted so far and will remain strong.
Good to hear good things about the essex car safety centre as am having to take a days unpaid leave to do this! DD is pretty short but am hoping she'll be able to go in a HBB by new year. So don't want to have to go through the hassle of changing cars and really don't want a bigger one.
Am trying to get going with the final essay for now, but have no time to get to library til next week, and am totally baffled by Athens still Blush Deadline in 12th Feb but my aim is to get it doen by xmas, at least first draft, so I don't have a nervous breakdown when baby is born!
Do you start your new job in Jan? Are you looking forward to it?

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Lenni · 08/11/2010 21:16

Snow has melted except on the top of the famous hill. Kind of pleased about that though Grin I'm not spending 5 weeks snowed in this winter.

HKZ - You need Athens! Ring your uni library and am certain they'd talk you through it.

I am so excited about the job, can't wait to start. Am brimming with enthusiasm and ideas. Still waiting on my CRB check so I get a formal offer and then going to go in for visits. It is taking soooo long, my references took 3 weeks, which in itself is ridiculous, imagine if you were desperate to start. I might yet have to have a medical too as haven't got any formal employment history for last 2 years - this would not be fun with my elongated arthritis history. Anyway, not long now. Am just trying to enjoy the time with the DCs but getting so infuriated at the same time!

Yes, resist, resist.

Lenni · 08/11/2010 21:19

What is your new car Dog?

So...er... can we have a festive thread? Go on, you know you want to.. Grin well I want to...Blush

hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 21:22

Dog, you did link to the system, it is a bit pricey but might be worth a shot if we can't fit three in. What car do you have? We don't use ours much so am trying to avoid changing...but can envisage the bickering horror of 3 dcs strapped in next to each other on the back seat. I wonder if those sound proof glass partitions are cheap....
How is life with your slanket by the way? I was hoping to see a picture of you modelling it on FB Grin I share an office with the school counsellor and her and her husband have matchign slankets, she's very proud Grin
Hope A's bottom clear up, owie.

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hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 21:28

Lenni your job sounds like it will be pretty interesting, you'll have to feedback on here about your visits. Good luck with CRB check, they seem to be pretty fast at the moment, a TA I worked with needed one urgently and it came through swiftly.

Is it festive thread time already? Crikey, this years gone fast.

I am sooo avoiding work by spending the evening on mn the internet window shopping researching christmas presents

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hackneyzoo · 08/11/2010 21:45

Thanks Dog, will check it out if all else fails.

Sorry your Ma is being so insensitive. From the way you describe A he sounds like lovely little boy who's really sensitive to others around him, and he has come quite a long way speech wise this year. Has he just started school or is he starting next year? Hope you get somewhere with the SALT. I liked the picture of him and J on FB, lovely boys Smile

tinkgoesbang · 08/11/2010 22:50

Nite nite

Chef glad things sorted

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hackneyzoo · 09/11/2010 15:08

Hooray, Essex Car safety managed to get three seats in my car...only downside is I have to go out and but a Britax baby Safe and a Maxi Cosi Rodi SPS...anyone recommend any cheap online retailers?

Crap weather here too Dog...only 4 hours til bedtime!