Yes keep those stairs clear is definitely this week's lesson on the Junie thread. My new policy is to shout at (or kick ) the cats if I see them lurking on the stairs.
DS2 is asleep now and I've got a large glass of red and some maple roasted nuts I bought for Christmas to hand so things are looking up a bit. Bless him he was so pleased to be home - I put him in his cot for a nap at lunchtime and he snuggled happily into the sheets and slept for 3 1/2 hours! (I must have checked him about 20 times).
Thanks for all your lovely and supportive messages, it really does mean a lot.
Hope work has gone ok Jonah, and that you are coping with the separation from DS.
Giddy, DS1 reacted badly to certain types of wipes too (and the baby lotion they use at nursery), so we have to use sensitive ones.
Skyler, blimey you've got a lot on your plate at the moment, I'm not surprised you are feeling tired. I'm struggling to cope with just Christmas on top of the normal day to day workload, never mind having to pack too. Weaning is really a chore this time, I'm finding. If I'm honest, if it's not convenient for me, DS2 doesn't get fed his solids on a daily basis
Katz, good news you've got an answer on the rash but I hope it clears up quicker than they think.
Giddy, just read back and I saw that you'd had a scare with DD2 as well. Blimey, it's frightening being a parent sometimes. They seem to recover so quickly whilst we are the ones left with all the horrible memories.
Troublesmummy, yes I know what you mean when you take it personally - I feel the same too and it gets worse when they get older and can verbalise their disgust. DS1 still likes chomping on cat biscuits but will turn his nose up at some of my cooking.
Tea, bless your DS picking his nose - definitely one to keep not to wipe (talking about the tape not the bogies obviously).
There are lots of people who haven't posted for a while, I was thinking the same Skyler. Lippy for example, was last spotted on here singing an Artic Monkeys song but that was a while ago. It is busy but even if people pop in and post a quick update it's lovely to hear from everyone.
Bubbs, blimey we'd need to build an extension to house that many nappies!
Cratchit, thank you . Have you also noticed that if you take the batteries out of the remote control, the babies don't like it any more?
2many, did you do the ironing or the present wrapping?
Trib, will reply to your email! You'll be sick of hearing from me by the end of today
KVG, if you are lurking please could you give me some recommendations for GU puddings? I've decided to get one for Christmas Day - I am doing puddings for the meal, will be making a passionfruit cheesecake for my pregnant sister who has been craving it, but I want a chocolately one to take as well but can't be bothered making it. Also where do I get them from? Have never seen them in Morrisons. Ta very much.
Right, off to drink some wine and collapse into my own bed (sleeping in a fold-out bed in a ward full of crying babies doesn't lead to a good night's kip).
Sleep well Junie babies (and mummies of course).