Hello brilliant girls
Weekend went a bit hectic - working at thehouse and late shopping on Sat (Rubes, I was only waiting in the car outside the supermarket with the girls as they were asleep, DP got the short straw and did the big shop but perhaps I did in the end as he forgot the things I actually wanted 
) and yesterday was taking my FIL, DH's dad, for lunch. He is not just a surrogate parent for me but also DP, whose own father died years ago. And then we did more house and then I watched the film of This is England - will watch Garrow tonight instead...I missed I'm a Celeb, DB, but will be watching what I can, amidst DP's tutting.
Well, we have a tentative moving date - weekend of Dec 11th/12th. It won't be anywhere near perfect by then but think we are going to bite the bullet and just do it, assuming heating is fixed by then!
Spot - must apologise bout non-appearance of your package. I gave it to DP and assumed it had gone but it was languishing in his work bag so will take it to PO myself today. Sorry poor little T is poorly again. I hope you get on ok with your friend today, do let us know how it goes. I would echo others who say it is far too early to say that this is the blueprint for either child's future behaviour - truly - and would also echo Rubes about the pregnancy hormones magnifying everything. Mind you, it's horrid to see your child suffer. DD1 kept shyly smiling at another toddler in the pub yesterday, saying "hello girl" and waving and this other kid was just staring blankly at her. I realise I am going to be one of those ridiculously partisan mothers (like my own) as I was thinking "For Pete's sake smile back, child! Do not reject my beautiful daughter's overtures!"
Vagola, I would be a bit cross if someone put lollies in my shoes! Oh, and as a comedy fan, did you know that there are new 11 minute eps of Alan Partridge on YouTube, called Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters' or something. Two have been on so far.
Trace, it could well be the Pill - Avo is right. I count myself fortunate not to have suffered from depression in my life, but once, I was given a dose of Progesterone as I had a period that went on and on. I felt quickly, and frighteningly, low in myself. It was awful. I stopped taking it. One can't underestimate these things. And evenif it isn't that, surely you can allow yourself a period of adjustment that the CPN has finished? No shame in telling them you need a bit of help getting used to the new situation. Entirely natural imo.
Urbs, sorry your DH isn't giving you the support you need. However, I would just say that I often feel cross with DP because he isn't behaving precisely as I would do so, and actually, that isn't possible when one thinks about it. It's a big turmoil you've had and you need time to recover. Oh, and I heart Liberty decs. And yes, American Wife good if you haven't read it, and also Past Imperfect by Julian Fellowes which I have mentioned loads. John Updike's Rabbit books are my faves - interestingly, HBO are adapting for telly soon...Hmm, they will have a job casting the main role, I would have thought.
Rubes, I am so not deafing you out about meeting up. I have just had logistical probs with planning when/how I will next be in town. Also v nervous bout managing the two of 'em. Has your phone come back to life? Let me know! How is DS's conjunctivitis?
Avo, your DD1 is incredibly wise beyond her years, what a credit to you and your DH.
Right, more coffee, I only had three and a half hours of sleep. Zzzzz.