FEB 2010 Terrors sometimes, angels at others - yep, they're properly two now...

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IC That is so soon! How did that happen? keeping my fx there are no more glitches in moving house...

IC fx you'll find a housing solution soon.

PA I'll too be well annoyed if my DM or ILs were to feed DS stuff he's not allowed (mainly sweets in his case)

bc did you had a good birthday?

My mum is over this week so DS is off nursery. I'm going to buy blackout curtains as DS takes time (1 hour) to fall asleep now comparing to 15mn in his former darker room.

Time to go to work. Have a good day

that is completely normal SB and it will last until they drop the nap completely. DD1 talked/sang to herself for at least 2 hours in bed before falling asleep until 2.8. DD2 is "chatting' for 1/2h (1h max but she goes to bed later).
IME (friends as well, because just DD1 is too small a sample ), they fall asleep in 5 sec. once they drop the nap. Sometime before you have time to put them to bed

PA I am borderline on the spectrum I have no understanding of subtlety and take what is said or written at face value until someone teaches me the underlying text and then I am .

iC hope you sort your house soon.

DD goes to sleep much more quickly since I started giving her a head massage at bedtime... and she still has a one-hourish nap at lunchtime. Worth a try?!

do you have shares in head massaging IC

is DH hoping that you will be late enough to get a September birthday? Guess he will be starting his job in the really early days.

we will have to meet up again before he arrives

DH wants JF to arrive early so he can spend a bit of time with him before his job starts on Sept 1st...!

Would be lovely to meet up - depending on move plans etc, we might be able to manage something very early in July......

There are loads of calming acupressure points on the head, I've discovered - must be why even my completely untutored technique seems to have an effect!!! Friends can have a freebie..... x

DD just ate some petit pois!! And a cheesy quinoa "burger" (which included spring onions and courgette in its ingredients). Supper triumph!!

IC yepee

DS went down without messing about and was quiet within 10mn! But I did put blackout curtains up tonight so fx it has sorted it...

petit pois peas (I refuse to eat others ) are the only guaranteed veg for DD.

I took her to feed the ducks this afternoon and she made me laugh and smile so much :)

IC I assume DH is not entitled to paternity then. I think DH was allowed unpaid leave but he took holiday (although obviously your DH can't use that option himself). Do you extra support coming for you?

I had a meeting until nearly 9pm (not new job, other stuff I do voluntarily)but came back to the lovely sound of a washing machine!! Spare part costing 7 pounds seems to have done the trick fx Nearly three weeks washing to catch up on so first load is in the dryer, second load in the washing machine and third load ready to go in first thing in the morning...

oh BG the lives we lead

night all

great news BG

PA

Yay for the fixed washing machine, BG!!

PA that's right, DH is not entitled to paternity leave because he will only just have started the job. Our Spanish au pair leaves at the beginning of Sept, but by then PILs will be back and I'm sure FIL in particular will be able to help. Also my mum will roll up around then too and she's a helpful soul, so should be okay

I had a asthma attack at playgroup today, thankfully two DCs are now in bed and am going round to my neighbours this afternoon.

PA Maybe worth having your meds reassessed?

don't think so. I had one last week but they were the first ones I had in ages. Plus they have been triggered by the weather.

feeling better now, finally caught my almost full breath back.

DD had an accident at toys, just didn't want to leave what she was doing. plus at playgroups the toilet is a lot further away than the potty (or even the toilet) we use at home.

Going away for the weekend and was surprised that the only baby related stuff I packed were a handful of nappies... Our baby days are over

yep no baby anymore! not sure wether to be or ...

PA hope you are better

Just been out for a meal and dd2 behaved like a little lady. Feel a bit guilty that we rarely go out anyone with two dc

'anymore' I hate this phone. Girls are in bunk beds and both are really excited so it could be a while to get them to sleep...

Hi all. Working every night at the mo (and watching the footie tonight). Another 2-3 weeks of work and then more time to myself until September. Just wanted to say hi and I'm still alive. Glad DD still talks about DS2 PA! My two were talking about 'the girls' yesterday too. Sorry to hear about the inlaws and asthma - both problems I can relate to.
Will reply to the rest of you at a more sociable hour, although we're going to the Forest of Dean tomorrow, so probably not until next week. Sorry to be rubbish!

DD is currently doing an assault course round the front room which consists of

jump off chair, under highchair and come out at the 90 degree exit, jump over horse, run a full circle around the potty, arms up and touch toes and run to the patio door to retrieve fox.

Dd2 admired all the wonderful things on offer for breakfast in the hotel and then chose exactly what she would have at home

survival sorry to hear your nights are so busy but hope you get some good down time

scones i meant to say that actually I find reusable wipes easier and it has been great. Just sorry I didn't do it before and dreading the hemming session that will be required with my sewing machine, but I doubt I will do that until at least next weekend and having watched a few youtube videos

Also, DD not being in many nappies has made a massive difference. before stuffing nappies felt like a big chore, although not reduced quite in half, the number is much more manageable and can be done as and when. Also as we have a lot more nappies to use there isn't the time imperative.