dec 2008- the one where they all turn 2...probably.

[VagolaJahooli]

Sorry bit boring I know but I didn't want to make any reference to spot as I don't want to jinx her and have her baby come early, then it would be my fault. Also didn't want the mad rush at the end of the thread. This way we've had plenty of time.

Hate to lower the tone, but has anyone noticed how nicely Justin fills his snowman costume? Apparently he's not gay either. I usually have an excellent gaydar and am a positive magnet for gay men. LOVING the wigdar, Lisa.

Vag, in the UK, Jemima was one of the dolls! She aslo had a much less attractive doll, Hamble, as her wing man, so to speak.

Oh lordy I remember Playschool. Big Ted & Little Ted?

Sybs I love that Snowman song on CBeebies. I find myself singing it in the car. makes me feel very festive

Oh that's a bit cheeky, same names in Oz. I mentioned Jamima because she got stolen once and it was a bit of a hoo har, at the time she was probably about 20 years old and they worried about not having her for the show but they got her back.

Can't see the attraction of Chris (or 'Justin!') I'm afraid. The chap on Boogie Beebies has nice arms though. Why do they all have dodgy hair?

There are two CBeebies progs DS1 won't countenance - one is Auntie Mabel and the other is Grandpa in my Pocket. He'll watch anything else, but is a huge fan of the Octonauts (explore! rescue! protect!) and is of course Captain Barnacles. I get to be Peso if I'm lucky.

It seems that it's the season for butting heads with our offspring - it's DS1 who is being challenging here, and it's mostly him and DH. They've decided to head off together this weekend to see Ben's brother (DS2 and I are still snotty and coughy so staying at home). They enjoy their little jaunts together so I'm hoping it might improve things.

Right I'm putting CBeebies on to check out Chris and Justin properly - I'm going to be watching it more than ds soon! DS slept until 0730! then got up to find his baloon and Garage. he has now turned his attention to the handheld Dyson
oddly dh got up to feed dd at 0730 then I told him to go back to bed as he was up till one doing dictation (I was up watching Strictly )
He is taking ds to his last swimming class for the year today before his afternoon of family and more presents.
I am going to nick out and get some candles and more baloons as ds is obsessed with them.
Right coffee needed.
Oh and yes I sort of remember her Vag.Thanks for the history on Pippins Mum Sybs! Can't wait to see the poo episode now

Ive seen that poo episode, I remember thinking she must have been pretty unimpressed when they pitched the idea for that one to her.

Oh boogie beebies, DS1 loved that show, I still find myself suddenly breaking out into "flying high high high, in the sky sky sky, you can watch the clouds go by, at the airport."

Sorry about the poo, Vag, sounds ghastly. What a shame the boys will miss their party. As for the infamous poo episode of Auntie Mabel, I have seen it about three times so don't worry Rubes, it will be on again before long You will know a lot more about the journey of sewage by the time it finishes...

Sybs, are you saying St Justin has a large packet I despair! (I haven't noticed) The only presenter who I would even consider on CBeebies, and actually it was Spot who flagged this up months ago, is lanky Andy, one of the anchorpeople. Oh, and Effie, if that bloke you mention has got nice arms he is probably gay. I say this as I was being taught 'things which may indicate a man is gay' last week, to much general hilarity. Oh, and I was poured a lovely Baileys and Amaretto, which I mention as I think Vag would like that.

No Daniel Cleaver in my life, no. I was going to put "sadly" but I don't really mean that. Plus, all the men I ever met who worked in publishing were earnest cardigan wearers, even the young ones. That's partly why I moved over to film and tv, ha ha, though the official reason was that it was 'a bit more dynamic' I love that scene, though, in the film, where Colin FIrth and Hughie are fighting in the snow. I know it's wrong. I know I should be ashamed. But it's fab.

And Play School, oh yes! Arch window, round window, square window... My faves were beardy Fred Harris and glam Carol Leader. And how I loved Jemima! One of my DDs might have had a Jemima in her name if DP would have agreed. As it is, Octavia was in 'Pipkins', which I doubt even Sybs will remember as I don't think it was a network wide show (Hartley the motheaten Hare, and a Brummy pig?)

Rubes, your DS is so cute about your DH. I did laugh about Nancy Drew.

LadyT, I was raised in the Midlands and remember the Brummy furniture removal shop and super annoying Hartley Hare very well. WHich one was Octavia? Gawd, the ATV days. It was on at lunchtime as I recall, and as it was on ITV my mum used to ban it, so we watched in secret having warmed up the tellly.

God, how did our poor mothers cope without the TV? No chance of ANY peace and quiet.

Hooray, Sybs, you remember! DP is no good for this as he spent his childhood living on an army base in Germany. Octavia was an ostrich/go go dancer of dubious repute. I thought she was very glamorous She wore feather boas. Pipkins was taken off air after the unsavoury Hartley went on a shoplifting spree. Ah, children's tv was less PC in those days

Sybs, if you scroll down here you will find pictures of all the characters...

Oops just discovered that earlier I said Chris was a bit of eye candy, I meant Sid! (That has taken 5 attempts to type, it keeps coming up with Did, SIS and sod).

Lady baileys and ams together? Mmmmm.

I ended up going to the party with DS2 and even though he was a bit grizzly because he hasn't slept he was fine. I don't think he is infectious anymore, his nappies look more like recovering tummy than anything else. His little friend was delighted and though it was her birthday she kept shoving food into DS2's hand. She's a bit of a mother duck with him. Ay one stage it got a bit rough in the little play area and I think DS2 was a bit tired and over stimulated so.he grabbed himself a packet of raisins and a pain au chocolate that the birthday girl had given him and found a quiet couch in another room, sat himself down and worked through it all.

I'm supposed to be going to a Christmas drinks tonight but the bigger boys are both a bit unwell so I.might skip it I feel a bit shattered after the excitement and madness of a child's party so just feel like chilling out really.

Lady I quite like that scene too. I feel like I shouldn't and its too over the top, but I think the girl who wishes a couple of boys would fight over me, in me, likes it.

Had a wonderful afternoon at the panto. DS was exceptionally well behaved. But had to miss his nap, which could have resulted in meltdown. He was quite mesmorized by it all.

Feet up tonight with X Factor & a take away. In fact I have some Baileys in which we bought for Christmas. But now its been mentioned I may have to open it - its lovely. Not a fan of Ameretto (although my sis loves it) but I think the baileys might make it more palatable

Oh and thanks to Sybs I was staring at justins packet before. Your right he really does fill his suit. Chris's was really baggy in comparison

JBP ??? I'm just not seeing it, maybe its difficult to see on my phone.

I just asked DH and he reckons it would be a pair of socks.

Lying in bed at 5am with dh and madam both on the room, so consulting iPhone in secret.

Just to say dh has helped write the new gigglebiz series and went to the launch party last week, and I can confirm that Justin is a bit sweaty, flabby, over earnest and has a limp handshake. Dh reckoned he is straight but probably doesn't/hasn't ever had a girlfriend.

We are having madam christened tomorrow, and have had family arguments aplenty already. The house is full. Of dad and ladyfriend, plus in laws. It's a super small occasion, which is v unusual for both our families-they tend to do 60+ ppl for these things, so we've already had to fight our corner on that one, and yesterday my dad, aunt and uncle asked if we didn't mind if a guest staying with my aunt and uncle could come along. She's some random woman from new zealand whom I have never met and we said no. All hell has broken out with us looking like horrible ppl not wanting her there, whereas we feel upset that we have been put in this position, when we had really really thought long and hard about the sort of occasion we wanted. I wd write more but Effing iPhone is so tricky. And I shd try to get more sleep.

Oh WG, I share your pain. Families are so difficult. I hope you went back to sleep and I hope you have a wonderful day today.

I have been up since 4 looking after sick children. L has a tummy upset and T just can't sleep. M is still not right but at least he slept through the night. Everyone round here seems to have some sort of virus, so I am not worried but it is jolly annoying.

I am running a 5k this morning as well so wanted to get some sleep in. Hm. Oh dear. Plus my bloody music thing is broken so I'll have to get it fixed and run to the radio on my phone. It's a dance disaster darling. When I entered I thought dressing up was optional but now it appears that wearing a santa suit as I joy round Ken Gardens is compulsory. Bugger. Hate fancy dress.

Right, more coffee then into my running outfit. Bit nippy to run as well. Double bugger. Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

sybs Good luck on the run. I nearly signed for something similar, but chickened out! Are you wearing a beard? It might keep you warmer. Sorry to hear you are still very much a house of ill.

wg That is so unfair of them to put you in that position. Why would you want someone you don't know there. I hope you went back to sleep, and try to put it to one side and enjoy madam's special day.

Been up since 4am here. DD was up wandering but was then I was wide awake. Finally got sleepy again and the DS woke up. DH tried to take him downstairs but he got in a right state screaming "mama noooo" so in the end I had to get up as he was hysterical.

Have a lovely day WG :).

Sybs: could you get away with a bit of tinsel and some wings?

Deids: sorry you had an unsettled night.

We've had a peaceful weekend here - DH and DS1 are in Lincolnshire so I've had some time with DS2 which has been lovely. We don't get to spend much time together without DS1 taking up a lot of attention. Lots of pottering about and will head off to the shop soon for a large pack of crayons and some lunch. He'll be glad to have his big brother back though.

WG I'm horrified at your Aunt & Uncles behaviour. Why bother asking if your going to kick up such a fuss when you don't like the answer. I'm sure this women is nice (despite being a Kiwi [;)] ) but this is a christening not a birthday party or a work Christmas do. I've not been invited to friends children's christenings because they have wanted them to be a small family affair and I've not been offended because its their child's day not mine and why would I be bothered by it. And I'm not even a random kiwi.

Good luck today Sybs, enjoy it, it will be fun with all that Christmas cheer. Sorry for all the ill. We are slowly improving here, even thinking of venturing out for some ice skating this afternoon. See if we can get DS2 on the ice before he's one.

Deids enjoy the rest of your peace...& your large packet of crayons. What will you be drawing?

Oops I meant Effie. Deids drink some coffee.

Well ds had a nice day 2 of birthday celebrations, and even my 2 cake turned out ok I didn't surface till mid morning as not long after family left yesterday (actuall from 10 mins before they left) I came over all nauseas and then vomited which continues all night. Devestated, my Xfactor experience was ruined (watched it but fast forwarded it all to just watch the singing) Couldn't eat a thing as everything (even squash) came right back up. cramps and pain in tummy all night and didn't get much sleep but feel much better today.
lady Chimney guy came at 830 and I hadn't got out of bed so didn't get a chance to ask him unfortunately.

Hope the run was fine Sybs.

That's quite rude of them to give you a hard time WG - I'd be pissed off at them being pissed off at you!

Vag hope the big boys are feeling better now.

Well DS2's last day as a one year maybe an omen for things to come. We went ice skating and gluwein drinking with friends and the boys had a great time on the ice but afterwards DS2 was just too cold and had a major meltdown. Not fun. Does anyone else's Lo's do that thing where they say they want to do one thing or go one way so you do it or walk in that direction and they suddenly want to do the opposite, so you do the opposite and then they want to do the first thing and so on round & round in circles. It's really doing my head in. Oh well gluwhein was good.

Rubes sorry you were so unwell, hope it is running its course and will be gone soon. DS1 is very much better, still slowly regaining his appetite, but def over the worst.

Right time to get wrapping ready to spoil a 2 year old!

Oh and well done on the cake Rubes I'm buying DS2's I know, bad mummy but hey hoe. He is having one for his little friends for a playdate morning tea tomorrow, then we'll have one for his birthday dinner tomorrow.

hi.
just a little hello from me. Feeling pooped so off to bed shortly.
Had a lovely day yesterday - took P to tumbletots as ususal, then nipped to asda, then home where P slept for nearly 2 hours , then an old school friend from Manchester and her hubby and 18 mth old came over for a couple of hours, then in-laws came for tea and birthday cake (which I made and it was edible!), then they babysat while we went out - i was singing at a gig in a pub and dh was watching. Twas a good day. Then today I have been on the verge of tears all day - I think all the effort of having such a lovely day yesterday! Tears have spilled out onto dh this evening so he's getting me a cuppa and some chocolate (he knows me well!).
My pal who moved away in the summer to Down South has been back this weekend, but I've found it a bit weird really. She has been so self-absorbed and talked and talked about herelf, and not even asked how I am. I know that sounds really selfish, it's not that I have loads to tell her, but she's gone now and I feel a bit odd about it. This afternoon I was feeling so stressed with dd1 and I really snapped at her and raised my voice, and my friend kind of laughed said "bit stressed are you?" and I said "yeah I am actually" and she changed the subject back to her. Oh well. Only would have cried on her anyway.
vag dd1 is good at the fickle thing too. Points at a banana, so I offer it to her, then she says "no" and points at the orange, so I offer her that and she says "nana", so I give her the nana and she chucks it and points at the orange, so I offer it her and she shouts "nana"! And so on... You're not alone.
BTW you know the Dear Zoo book? Well P got Dear Santa for her birthday, and she loves it! It's by the same guy and is basically the same as Dear Zoo but with presents not animals - so if you're stuck for ideas it's a fab gift for this age.
Right. Better go. Happy Birthday Vagboy for tomorrow.
xxx

Run was fun (really!) but I was too tired, out of training and feeling sick to be fast. Limped round in 42m, with a vom break behind a tree (not easy to be discreet when you are dressed as FC). Hideous rows with DH all day too. Conducted via phone, text and in person, really upsetting the children and me. Oh dear.

Hope you are feeling better RUbes. Sounds nasty. The only time Matthew melts down is when he is really cold Vag. It's very hard to watch.

More later.