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

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scones BC has already pumped a litre for them.

how are things with you atm?

IC your weekend away sounds lovely. Wish we could nip to Cornwall for a weekend, it's a 6hr drive for us

Things seem better here. I am very cautiously optimistic, as I felt better a few weeks ago then plunged back into it. Loved last week as DH was off work and was expecting this week to be awful by comparison - but so far, so good I feel happy. It's only be feeling happy that I can see how bloody miserable I was. Maybe it is just that the first 6m are the hardest - hope so. DD2 is nearly 8m now and continues to delight. She eats whatever we or DD1 is having, mushed a bit or even chewed a bit Not following any attachment-parenting method, it's just easiest DD1 isn't tantrumming quite so much, so maybe the pox did affect her more than we thought. We read and played this afternoon and I enjoyed it But it is hard to keep 2 occupied at once! How did you do it, experienced mums!

BBB great that DH is trying to be more engaged with his family. Let's hope he realises he's drinking in the Last Chance Saloon and doesn't lapse.

Bc I don't blame you for taking your DS out of that nursery. If your gut instinct is telling you it's not right, it's best to listen to it. I hope things will be calmer on the home front now and your DS will stop worrying, poor little chap

Oh boo BG a tummy bug - just what you need. I hope it passes with minimal mess and upset for all concerned...

Good to hear things are improving for you Scones!

I just had a lovely 24 hours (give or take!) with CP and family - our two DDs were gorgeous together, played together very well and were holding each other's hands spontaneously, which was the cutest thing ever. My DD also got some baby brother practice in by cuddling CP's adorable DS. Piccies are on FB now!

BBB Great that your DH seems to be making an effort.
I have a 3rd child at home (DM seems to be very proud of me for having figured it out, and thinks every men is a child until they die! ). I think they need things spelt out clearly, most men don't take hints.
Must have taken you a huge courage to have the discussion though

BC you did the right thing I wouldn't have been happy with the balcony situation either, DD2 would have been able to be out in a shot. Actually at the fact that they think it was OK to be in and out!

Hope the bugged ones are better now.

BG that sounds like a good start, did you solved your "time" issues?

scones good that things improved. No advice here as my 2 have such a big gap that it is a different planet.

DH has is operation tomorrow. Tonight we are going to see if/when DD1 needs hers.
We are going to try to put DD2 in a french summer school on monday! Hope it goes well and it helps her with her speech.
She has been out of nappy (we have hidden them and the changing mat and spent 2 days to convinced her to put knickers on), it is not going brilliantly, she wets herself regularly , she has no accident at all when naked though.
Nobody has carpets here so not so bad!

IC loves the pics, and your "summer" gear!

DS had a big meltdown when I left him at nursery this morning. It's so hard when he does that as it makes me feel like a bad mother despites the fact that I know he enjoys nursery. DH says that he does that because he wants to spend more time with me - that doesn't help the guilt feeling

mous I hope the surgery goes fine and potty training improves

IC great pictures.

had a random down period this morning but feel alright now. I do find with the two of them it doesn't take a lot to go from a peak to a trough and vice versa. Like scones I get a bit suspicious if I am having an unusally good period as I know I will probably hit a wall not long after.

mous good luck with everything tomorrow

stone has he been at home recently or just a random outburst? Just remember you would feel guilty regardless of your situation

It's not just you and scones who get suspicious when everything with the DCs is going well CP :)

mous hope your DH's op is successful. Hope you get a date for your DD1's and that french school works out well for your DD2.

SB sorry your DS gave you a hard time today. My DD2 sometimes plays up at nursery drop off, but I know that she is fine once DH or I are gone. They just know how to get us going, don't they?

Lovely pics IC.

BG are all well in your house?

Things OK here. DH has lost over a stone, so is feeling very pleased with himself. I have lost none, but then he is playing tennis and swimming as well as shredding. And I keep reminding myself that he has far more to lose than me ;) My MIL (who is part of my childcare arrangements) has been told that she has to have a major op in a couple of weeks (knee replacement) so will be out of action for a couple of months. I think she's a bit sad that she won't be able to have DD1 over the summer holidays as she was planning, but she really needs it doing and the sooner it happens, the sooner she can recover. It makes me very glad that I'm working from home now as it makes juggling the DDs much easier than when she had her other knee done last year just after I returned to work from mat leave. And of course this time I will be able to help her and FIL out much more :)

Before she has her op, she has asked to have the DDs for a sleepover. So next weekend, DH and I are child-free. He has promised to sort something nice out. Fingers crossed it doesn't involve sport, either watching or taking part...

You're right they know how to push the gult button

PC and scones and hugs

BBB fx your DH organise something lovely for you both.

So I'm home as I ended up at the GP yesterday who signed me off for the rest of tge week due to the fact I wasn't keeping any food in. Today seems to be better

BG how are things going?

bc have your DS and you recovered?

SB poor you, you've really got it bad! Hope you keep getting better. Ours was strangely up and down, fine in the morning, then sick as a dog by evening... Touch wood seems almost gone now and we are having our first real meal in a minute since last Friday night!
dd2 only had the one incident (I was mentally counting spare sheets and towels preparing for a rough night). I kept her home from nursery yesterday and she was totally fine! I am so glad my children seem to have strong stomachs (unlike me as a child).

Waving at everyone, will be back after dinner...

BG I just had my 1st real meal since Saturday lunch (fx I'll digest it). I need to weigh myself tomorrow to see if I've lost an weight. Great news that your dd2 vomiting as jsut a one off. DS has not caught it (I'm so glad about this) and DH has been skizzy but okay.

DS has gone to nursery with a smile and nappy free (and lot of spare trousers and pants) he just decided this morning that he will not wear his pull ups, so fx it works with not too many accidents.
He went nappy free during the night too (without me knowing) but still had a poo - what a lovely surprise for me this morning . He even managed to throw the nappy in his laundry basket, it took me a while to find it and I started doubting making wear one last night.

Waves to all

Oh dear SB what an unpleasant start to the day! Glad you're on the mend, and you too BG.

Mous FX for DH's op and for DD1.

Love the pics of IC and CP! Ah, the English 'summer'!

BBB glad you sound happier. It's great that you'll be able to help out your ILs when they need it. (But what will you do for childcare?) A child-free weekend sounds bliss

DD2 has chicken pox. She is already tons worse than DD1 was. A temp, miserable and so many angry spots I am supposed to be going to London tonight to see my best friend who's over from Oz for the first time in a year. She's said don't come of course. But I have to be in London for 9.30am tomorrow anyway to attend a conf on infertility with my SIS who has recently found out she has premature ovarian failure. I can't let her down, she has been devastated by this. I don't know what to do. DD2 needs me, my sis needs me, and I haven't seen my bf in a year.

scones can someone else have dd2 for you? Or can your friend come to you, rather than you going to her? The infertility conference is a difficult one, but I'm sure she'll understand if you can't go because one of your Dds is unwell.

sb good luck for your ds at nursery today. Dd2 is dry at night and has been for a few weeks now, but I'm resisting leaving her night nappy off for a bit longer. Silly really, as even with it on she is calling for me in the night when she needs the toilet.

I am feeling better thanks. Tired today as dh has been working long hours this week and I have been doing both ends of the day on my own. Someone asked about my childcare arrangements while mil is out of action (sorry, iPad app doesn't allow me to scroll down). Dd2 goes to nursery two days a week and I will book dd1 into the very good local holiday play scheme for the same two days so I can work. I will probably decamp to my parents in brum once dd2's nursery shuts for its two week summer break, so could meet with the other midlanders if anyone is around? It'll be the week of aug 13.

scones can you DH take over tonight and tomorrow morning?

BBB try to have some rest today and fx you'll be able to organise cover for your DD1 holidays. DS is no where close to be dry at night, I'm contemplating stopping the milk before bedtime to see if it may help the dryness.

That must be it sb. Dd2 has never been a big drinker and now tends to have a small glass of milk or two with her dinner, then literally just a few sips at bedtime. But she did wake up twice last night and did quite substantial wees .

Am hoping dd2 will decide she wants a nap soon so I can lie down with her, but at the moment she's playing with duplo and drinking peppermint tea (which I'm assuming is ok for kids - she seems to like it) and telling me how kind granny was to cut her nails yesterday .

Oh, exciting news here this morning. Dd2 has finally grown out of her size 2.5 shoes. Woo hoo!

DS does drink a lot in the late afternoon, about 1 to 1 1/2 cup of water and 160ml of milk. He goes on the potty before bedtime too (part of our routine).

2.5 shoes waou! DS is a size 6 and I always thought he had small feet.

2.5 shoes, how cute is that! dd2 is also a size 6 or possibly moving towards 6.5

DD has just moved into size 5, she caught me by surprise as she in her 3.5's for 8 months and these only two. I managed to catch the end of the brantano sale (which I think has a few days left to run)

We seem to have missed out size 3 and gone straight to 4s. Which is lucky as dd1 did the same and I had stashed away a pair of light up white and pink trainers, a pair of pink buckle shoes, a pair of silver trainers, a pair of brown boots, some green wellies, some waterproof sandals and a pair of blue clarks buckle shoes. All but one were hand me downs

2.5 that is cute, mine never fitted in it!
DD2 is pingu same language, same size of flippers feet.
She is 29 (10?) and DD1 is "only" 32 (13.5) (she is not small footed either )

DH is fine and no need for an op for DD1 (for now)

SB well done to your DS, it looks like DD2 is trained too, no accident today! even if left with the babysitter!

I'm not counting my chicken as when he'll need a poo, unless he told us prior to doinng it, he'll do it in his pants but still it was his decision to not wear the nappy and he did well

Now I'm hoping the night nappy will stay on (I've put it back to front )

mous at pingu and great news for your DH and DD1

SB Sorry you've been so poorly and about the poo surprise. Not what you need when you have a bad tummy!

Get well soon Scones's DD2 - it's hard for you being pulled in so many directions. I think the sick child trumps the London trip. It's a shame about the conference because your sister would obviously value your support,
I'm so sorry about her condition - can the friend come up and see you?

I'm more confident about my decision - the Nursery has sent out an obviously-scared-and-in-the-wrong email to all parents about the security situation, reassuring them that it was a rare occurence but "totally unacceptable". I doubt they will chase me for the money now.

2.5 shoes! Dinky!

I've had a lovely day with dd2 who's been really chatty and grown up. She is an odd child though but I keep telling myself to get a grip and just accept her as she is (so hard not to compare her to her sister all the time). Examples are that she will now only eat porridge for breakfast (I know, I know, it could be so much worse, but I am fed up with making it!), her favourite phrase is 'Not yet' which is very cute but also irritating if I am trying to get her to come downstairs and put her shoes on to go out. Usually her 'not yet' means that she wants to tidy up first before going out, eating, starting something new... Is she for real? After calling her down for lunch a few times I had to go up and get her and she was most put out because she hadn't finished putting a puzzle she was doing back in the box!