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

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SB it's better not to warm the honey as the heat destroys some of its nutrients - hence why you avoid treated honey (treated honey usually means heat-treated).

Cinnamon is generally fine if you get the decent stuff from Ceylon BG - other cheaper varieties have a chemical in them that can be dodgy if taken in high-ish doses. In fact, I wouldn't worry too much as the amount you use for the remedy is very small - quarter of a teaspoon mixed with a generous teaspoon of honey. And I usually only give DD about half a teaspoon of the entire remedy, so any harmful effects from the cheaper cinnamon blends are minimised.

Aw, good to hear of a relaxed and convivial end to the paternal visit, Bc!

Yes I knew if I warm it I'll destroy the good stuff but how do you manage to mix it?
DS thought it was chocolate (I guess because of the colour) and he happily ate it

bc glad you had a good evening with your dad and great comment from him (especially after your worries).

My mum is leaving tomorrow so I'll have my little terror angel back

BC moan away! I've done little else for the past few days and my problem is only a rotten cold (smile)

really pleased things ended better for you bc

protecting you're okay? Why the nane change (answer on DB if wasier)?

Morning all! protecting I'd be up for meeting towards the end of August, although that clearly would be no good for IC. How about thinking a bit further ahead and having a big meet up before Christmas? (with apologies to mous or maybe you fancy a UK break?)

And yes, I am really up this early, and no, no one else is...

SB I find a little bit of motion with a spoon usually softens the honey up after a moment or too! Not surprised your DS liked it - my DD always wants some "honey medicine" whether she's ill or not!!

I know protecting - I think I know you better than many of my RL mum friends..!! Even though I've only met two of you in the flesh..!!

Don't worry too much about factoring me into a meet-up - grab the opportunity while you can! I'll slot in when I can....

BBB How did you find the house and your dds when you got home after your long weekend away? Hope all is well.

BBB I hope there wasn't too much chaos in your home?

I've just finished sewing name labels on DS next size up jackets/jumpers (3yo) in order to swap them with the 2yo jackets. I really hate that job of sewing labels!

SB Iron on labels here all the way....

I know that now but I still have a lot on sewing ones to use

Dd2 is a little confused today. She's already pointed out four times 'It's not raining!' Quite a novelty in Wales this summer.

BG DS says everytimes it rains 'no pluie' (no rain) I think the poor kids are traumatised by the weather!!

SB I know how they feel! If we don't have summer I'd prefer to skip it and go straight to autumn which has been lovely the last few years...

More poo stories... dd2 went a little too quiet for my liking this morning and when I investigated she had taken off her trousers and pooey nappy, with the (thankfully firm) contents rolled across the floor. She then lay down on her changing mat waiting for me to deal with it. Just as well I am psychic!

DD woke at least 6 times last night, sure enough a fever was there this morning.

CP Oh, poor you! (And poor dd, of course).

Slightly odd name change for a bit because dh read my nickname over my shoulder last night (it appears automatically above the 'add your message' box - maybe I can change that?) and I feel a bit on edge.

Here's a new trick from dd2... When she has her usual meltdown at mealtimes she now stands herself in front of the reflective (almost like a mirror) oven door (presumably to check if her face is angry enough )

DS has joined in the fever fun

NK not to say who you are on here but can you say it on the fb group? I've narrow you down to 2

SB it's BG...

Where is everyone today? I'm embarrassed to say I got a bit tearful saying goodbye to dd1's teacher earlier. Dd1 had a fantastic first year at school and the teacher totally got her. Hope we are lucky next year.

CP hope the fever blows over quickly! How was your dh's interview?

Mous Have you melted yet?

BBB How was your return home after the long weekend. I bet you were missed a lot!

Survival Time to relax!!!

I have melted with the key board hence the very sparse posting!

DD2 finished her summer school, 3 weeks after all. Will probably stretch myself for next year to put her there 3 days a week (there is a bus 5 min away from that kindergarden which has a stop in front of dd1 school)

She has had 2 days of 39 C with no other symptom , nothing! much better now. DD1 is a bit off tonight though...

Still no talking though even if she tries a lot, potty trained fully (except the pooh accident at the 14th of july ) She is a party animal, her sister wanted to go to bed at 22h she just wanted to dance we stayed till 23h as a compromise.

RK I am very tearful too today.
CP I hope it is as quick as DD2's fever.