'October 2009-chattering and on the run, our toddlers are such fun'

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Right ladies, off we trot into the next stage of our gorgeous toddlers lives.

HC
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I'll be 53 when Connor is 18 OMG!!! But 44 when dd1 is 18.

HC when are you off?

I can't get going today.

We fly at 6pm next Sunday-can't wait. We are taking 3 suitcases but there seems to be no room for clothes after I have put in nappies, swim nappies, travel booster seat, kettle, tea bags, coffee, sugar, biscuits x 3 packets, pasta, rice, fruit shoots, bottles of water..........

Need to do some veg for tea.

Laters!

HC
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Just a quick one from me as Joe is very poorly and I don't really know whats wrong. Started as a cold and him being off his food on Friday, took him to doctor and he suspected teeth. Bad night Saturday with him really congested, wanting to feed in the night but unable to. Last night was bloody awful, I didn't get any sleep, he was moaning and coughing, snoring loudly and waking up crying. Ok in himself today and managed to breastfeed but tired but in his bath tonight I noticed two massive red spots on his arm. So we'll see what the night brings. I think its viral. I'm not well either, coughing, diarrhea and itching madly. Just in time for Sundays baptism eh

Calypso Not long to go now with the UnMentionable..then you have ababy to prepare for again! What next afetr the thesis btw

HC You are sounding very organised

Fidelma How did your dd get on with her swimming trial? Good I hope. I used to be a fish before the accident then it took me 3 years to get back into the water! My dsn(step-neice) swims for Northampton and is apparently heading towards olympic trials. She is in the pool by 5am each morning, I so admire the dedication.

waves to all - t key on laptop is being v temparamental so apologies for missing letters/typos! x

HT hope all Ok it could be the pox! calpol,piriton and Eurax.Not great for the baptisim but fantastic to get over.Keep us posted.

DD1 did well in her trial but they don't have space in the club although they are trying to make a space at the moment so we should hear later this week.They said she was great.

They don't seem itchy and he seemed to pick up a bit until this afternoon when he started to seem really fluey. Two more spots appeared tonight, this time on his tummy.

I am unspeakably angry about what is happening with these riots. My sister had to run the gauntlet through the Birmingham rioters last night - poor thing got off a coach after 6 hours and walked into it all kicking off around the Bullring. Luckily her and her friend were able to walk past unchallenged but she is very shaken up. Dh works in Liverpool city centre until 10pm each night and I am quite worried for him tonight. His work has said that people can leave early if there is trouble so we'll see. Copycat looters tried to smash in the doors of the Tesco Express round the corner from me last night so police on high alert here. Oh its all so bloody depressing isn't it?

HT I have been screamming at the radio.I am so mad.Hope you are all OK.Everything seems quieter tonight.Fingers crossed. X

I thought Connor had the pox today,but just seems like a wee rash.He is a happy,very determined chappy!

Sorry I've been MIA -- it's been an insane few weeks (both good and bad). I need to read back through and catch up then I'll post properly.

MORNING ALL!

Hope all is Ok Scout Great to hear from you.

Oh sooooooo Wet !!!!!!

Hello everyone

How are the pregnant ladies

Great to hear from you Scout, happy birthday yesterday!!!

What is everyone up to this weekend???

xxx

Its oh so quiet.......

Hi ladies . I'm in a kind of post baptism woo, still pretty shattered although it all went well. Joseph was very amusing in the church, baptising my car keys in the font and blessing the priest every time he tried to bless him! Very fiddly-if I EVER have another child I will make sure I do the baptism thing when baby is tiny. I've a ton of thank you cards to write this weekend for some lovely gifts-one of his godfathers even did him a family tree going back to the late 1700s. I relented and persuaded dh to let sil be a godparent-have decided to act as if I've only recently met her and so there's no history. She is infinately more tolerable this way. Seems pleased to be godparent although has never spoken of it to me. Lovely day though, weather was gorgeous-first decent day we'd had all week.

I think I'm going to start potty training next week. Joe is enjoying sitting on it now and is also often dry after a nap so maybe good time. His new Thomas themed room is almost done. He has managed to break a bar of his cot by using it as leverage to get out all the time so its staying as a big bed afer the weekend, thank the Lord it converts.

How is everyone?
fidelma Is it back to school this week?
littlepea Are you getting some sleep now?
Scout Good to see you back

HT the baptisim sounds wonderful.Well done you with your sil (makes mental note to self to do the same thing...... so thanks)

I am half dead with the summer holidays.The dc go back on Thursday.Although alot of activities start from tomorrow and my dc are doing quite alot.

DD1 is being trained twice a week for her swimming.The club are getting back to me soon (I hope) as they need to see if they can make a space for her.They said she was very good.That will mean at least another 3 sessions (gulp)

dd2 is drama daft.So lots of fun and games there.I am not quite sure yet how it will all fit in.
After school clubs
Hockey
Homework
Family time
my time
dh time
and the 2 boys (what was I thinking!)

Luckily the boys are happy with whatever. My Mum and dh all help with the runs as do some friends.So they have minimal trecking about.

It feels cold up here tonight.I have a big jumper and the heating on !!!!!

All my dc have a hot water bottle tonight.We love hotties.I buy small ones so that 1 kettle can fill them all.Santa often brings them talking of which it wont be long.Birthdays first.Connor is obssesed with Come Outside so I will need to find him planes and dogs LOL! I cant believe they are almost 2!

I have just been invaided with my girls.so laters......

Hello ladies...the sun is shining, the holidays are almos over...so how are we all? I am hot, somewhat bored and feeing mischevous, which means I have a good chance of wearing Joe out today and not the other way around! Did anyone see X-Factor on Saturday? I don't normally watch it but the lure of Gary Barlow drew me in. I was not disappointed!

fidelma Blimey, you've had a lot on. I bet you can't wait for the hols to be over. Thank goodness you get some help with all the driving about!

littlepea How are you and the dcs? I hope you are getting some much needed sleep

Calypso I am mindful that your deadline for thesis is looming-how are you getting on? No long to go now and you can concenrate on enjoying your pregnancy

HC How was the holiday? Good I hope

waves to Iggly Scout Twink and PPM

HT did you tire Joe out? Cant see it happening lol...didnt watch x factor, havent watched it in a couple of years.

Fidelma Jez woman, im tired just looking at that list! When do you get time for yourself??

DH is back for 3 weeks, we are fighting to get a house.... its on-going. We have seen this great school called Forest Park, its a special school, but it looks great really hope we can get DS1 into it.
Heading up the Antrim Coast tomorrow, DS1 wants to go the gaints causeway.....should be good if the weather doesnt change.

Hope everyone else is well.....how are the pregnancies going????

Toddlers are weird. Joe spent a large part of yesterday afternoon walking around with a photo of Cheryl Cole in one hand and my rosary in the other. Every now and again he would wave it over the photo. At 6pm he finally managed to do a full headstand, he has been trying for months and did a litle victory lap around the room. I am a little worried about him damaging his neck/spine or is that a bit pfb? He loves crab walking as well, generally loves being upside down. We've been for a walk to our little Tesco to get some supplies this afternoon and he's waving the rosary in general direction of random people. The cashiers found it hysterical. I daren't tell my v Catholic MIL, she'll think we have a potential priest in the family.

I had acupuncture on my arm yesterday, I didn't realise they did it on the NHS as part of phsyiotherapy. It looks like I'll be having 6 sessions to ry and combat the pain while they try and sort out the nerve damage. Very weird sensation, I slept for ages afterwards. Dh woke me up for lunch and I fell asleep again, headfirst into a baked potato!

littlepea I think I might know Forest Gate, I met a lot of teachers from there at a conference when I was Ireland rep. Brilliant school. Why are you having to fight to get a house? Its no your fault you can't move across the pond and you all have a right to a family home. Hope your trip to the Giants Causeway was good.

fidelma One more sleep till the dcs are back at school!

Yes last sleep before school. It's been a great holiday. I think I will miss them

Standing on your head is ment to be good for you ?!?! Not sure about the beads though LOL

Littlepea do you need to move house?

Hi all! I saw princess on another thread and felt because I haven't posted in a while.

HT Joe sounds like a right acrobat - how does he do it?! Brilliant! I hope your treatment is going well?

littlepea hope all's well?

fidelma are the kids back on a friday? (cant work it out)

calypso how goes the bump?

scout belated happy birthday!

Hope everyone is well. I'm getting fatter and get tired running after W. He's great though - really growing up fast and talking is coming along! We were on holiday and saw some chickens - he pointed at them and said "eat" which had us in hysterics. the other day i was trying to eat some toast on the sly and he stared at my chin, pointed and said seriously "toast!". Busted!!

crazily am looking forward to number 2 arriving but DH and I rememberd the trauma of the nights with W. doing it again just seems - am really hoping this one is a sleeper. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.

Hi guys :)
Hope you are all ok :)
F is talking LOADS now - says pretty much everything. And in 3-4 word sentances. eg 'dd gone, dd come back' 'bouncy castle up' ( he wants us to switch it on), 'ds/dd come here' ( he shouts this VERY loud) , 'alien shoes on' , 'my turn' .... etc :)
He had his first ever haircut this week! It had got soooo long, past his shoulder blades :D I just couldn't cut it!! Very blond now.
He is still on a dairy free diet. We just started re-introducing soya a few weeks ago. He also can't have any squash drinks or orange juice. It causes very sore bottom. He is on calcium (4x a day)and iron (2x a day) supplements. He looks very healthy though considering!
Also not sure if I'd posted before about his fainting on the thread, but he suffers from Reflex Anoxic Seizures (ggogle it!) which are scary. But it's been 3 weeks and 2 days since his last one ....

We went to France last week for our hols. About an hour from Paris. Camping and Disneyland. Kids loved it. Loads to do on the site. Good weather too.

Sorry for going awol x

Iggly and Princess Great to hear from you. Off to google Princess.DS1 used to have blue fits and pass out but it doesn't happen now.

DC all at school today.It makes for an easy week

dd1 is now swimming for Stirling whatever makes them happy and swimming does it for her.

Off to have a bath need to chill out after watching Toarchwood(ghastly)

Torchwood

from holiday. Who doesn't love to be by the sea side?

Enjoy scout.Our holidays feel so long ago.dc all back at school.I am looking forward to the October break.

Hi all

How is everyone? Finally back in the land of the living especially after our delayed flight of 2.10am on Sunday morning meaning we landed at 3-30am then had to drive home so got home at 8am so no point in going to bed. Hols were just fab and we manged to not get scammed by the flower seller con women. DH agrees we can go again in 3 years so don't have to wait another 9 like last time.

Will catch up on everyone's news with a

Big wave!

HC
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HC nice to have you back.
My dc are all well back at school now.My life has been overtaken with sport! By the DC (well my dds) Here's to the next 15 years!

fidelma Fantastic news about your dd and the swimming. I bet Connor is missing them now they are all back at school.

HC Welcome back, glad you had a great time

Littlepea Any news on the house? And how is Faith coming along with the fussy eating? Not much progress here

Princess Hello, lovely to hear from you. F sounds like he's coming on leaps and bounds. The seizures sound v v scary.

Iggly Great to see you back here - only a few months to go now. I keep meaning to ask-how is W settling into his big bed?

Scout Have a fab holiday

All well here, although I am knackered and want to go to sleep and wake up when Joe is 3. Terrible, screaming night terror last night that lasted well over an hour. His talking has really sped up this week, he's normally single words and not a very clear speaker unless he's upset, then it'sa v well pronounced "Go away, want mummy" to poor dh. However, these past few months he's became obsessed with owls - he got to hold and stroke a real one at a country fair in July. Am now the world expert on owl story books -the current favourite is "Wow said the Owl"...which I've read 16 times today..and he's picked up all sorts of words from it.

Toy recommendation for you all - I bought Joe a Melissa&Doug magnetic fishing game from amazon and he loves it and now shouts the name of the fish when he picks it up on the magnetic fishing rod. He spends ages playing with it. I could do without him tearing round the room shouting "stingray" at 5am but the benefits outweigh the negs!

Off to make myself a cuppa before Torchwood, hoping it's less gory this week.