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

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How are all the kids doing now Mine is called Faith and she's really mischievous but very clever. She's toilet trained, but been having a few accidents lately which I think might be an attention thing. We've just discovered what a positive impact it has on the kids to eat meals around the table so we're on with that at the moment. Hope you're all well.

Hello Fanatic!

Ah...the meet-up...
Any piccies..??!

I keep on adding PA, so if you keep an eye out, there's always more accumulating!!
(but I am actually doing a number of the things suggested by my pins - recipes, cleaning techniques etc. etc....I'm finally becoming a domestic goddess!)

IC

So how was the meeting up? Did the DC got oon? Did you?

I managed to get DS back on the potty and he produced 2 wees (wake up and before bedtime). In average, how long does your LO goes in between wees? I got the feeling DS is between 2 to 3 hours.

Welcome fanatic!

Thanks for the invite IC. It is quite a lovely site! If I feel brave enough might give the doctor surgery idea a go....

Looking forward to hearing about the meet up.... Did some baking with DD over the Jubilee weekend, just a modified cake recipe which we then made into cupcakes, but she loved it. Also recommend trying a biscuit recipe. Happy to share link to my recipe blog that i use to sporadically accumulate recipes once I upload those 2 recipes there, if anyone interested.

Well done on all the potty successes!! Very impressed. We've not actively started yet though DD likes to check out what her poo looks like after nappy changes, and she likes sitting on the toilet before bath and flushing it.

Tomorrow I am going to brave playgroup

just in time for DS to throw a spanner into the wors IC

I have DD who is mostly great as long as you keep her active and out the house as long as possible

rainbow how odd, yesterday I started blogging some recipes down although once my staples are up there it probably won't be updated that often.

The meet-up was really easy and relaxed, I think everyone had a great time, although I did offer tea and then forget to actually make it. children did do some interacting with each other but still mostly observing and then commenting on what they did.

Love the pictures!! Sorry I couldn't make it to the meet-up in the end. It just got too complicated....

I've emailed invites to Bc and SB for Pinterest - if they're not in your inbox, check your spam! Have fun

Blimey, I don't know what got into DD last evening, but supper onwards was a contradictory gale of mini-tantrums. How DH and I kept our cool, I'm not sure, but somehow we did. I guess she was just tired, she certainly zonked pretty quickly at bedtime.

I've been giving DD a head massage before saying good night and I've noticed we've had a lot less of her staying awake for ages nattering since I've started doing that. Interestingly, I've recently discovered the top of the head is also a prime EFT/tapping point (and I've started gently adding the other tapping points too) - but for whatever reason, it certainly seems to have a wonderful calming effect on DD. I've started encouraging her to do some tapping when she starts to get worried about needing a poo and that seems to be helping too. Useful technique!!

Hi everyone We've had some disturbed nights with DD2's cold and I'm doing nights and mornings as staying at my mum's without DH so pretty shattered

How was the meet up?

No more PT progress here, not that I'm really fussed tbh, I live in hope that it is going to mysteriously 'just happen' without any effort from me

Hi to Fanatic

Oh and I'm in awe at you using reusable wipes PA and IC. I'm using disposable nappies while here and it is just so, so, so much easier. I will continue with the cloths at home but I must admit I hate all the extra work involved.

scones re "it is going to mysteriously 'just happen' without any effort from me". Snap! That is my hope too. . It did actually happen for 2 of my friends who waited till after their DDs were 2.5 years to 3 years. Both kids were girls however!

Rainbow It happened like that with my dd1 and she was 2.6. I told her I might have to give away her nice girl pants because they didn't fit with a nappy on... She took her nappy off there and then, used the toilet and skipped the potty, and had virtually no accidents ever. Somehow I don't think dd2 will be so accommodating

Sorry I have come for a moan. Y-day saw mclaren 2011 techno "used twice" for sale on ebay for £100 - sent DH for it (seller 15 mins walk away) - he came back (paid cash) and it was dirty, sticky and with a big rip in the plastic sunshade. I did ask him to check it over so God knows what he was thinking. Blame myself for not going. Keep crying. Waiting to see if seller will be decent and refund us.

According to dd2 we are off to 'Mart & Spinster' in a minute. Think she may have misheard that one...

Bear - hope you can sort it!

BC

BG your DD2 is amazing!

rainbow that what happens for DD1 still waiting to see if it will click on its own for DD2

I went to the hairdresser to cut DD2's hair as without the curls they were down her back and far too hot. She cried real tears, and when she got of the seat (the car actually) she tried to put her curls back on her head she has a bob with curls coming back

it will be OK mous

managed to fit in the library, park and some shops this afternoon so am a bit tired actually

bc hope they do the right thing as well but DH would have probably done the same.

(he would have assumed that I knew all the facts)

no accidents with me today but as we were all over the place there was a lot of scheduled pottying (i.e. each time when we left)

PA great news about the potty

bc hopefully you'll get your money back. We had a bad experience from ebay a month ago when we bought duplo and received dirty megablocks. The seller was adamant they were duplo and did not understand our review!

mous DS did the same when his curls went. She'll get used to it soon I hope

Good news on potty PA.

Mous - hugs to you and your DD. It really pulls at your heartstrings when they cry real tears.

Well it was fine in the end - she accepted that it was damaged and not at all 'nearly new' and gave us our money back. I found another for £120 buy it now a bit further away so Joe took the first one back in the car and went on to pick up the other one which is still in its box and was only used for a couple of holidays. It's very smart. And when he turned up the seller said he'd knock a fiver off as he found a small scratch! It's all registered and has a lifetime warranty so all's well that ends well. I think when you are funtioning at your limit it takes so little to knock you sideways and send you a bit mental. I was crying all morning. Feel daft now.

Now DS has gone to bed so I am going to make white chocolate and creme fraiche icing for the orange sponge sandwich cake I've made for DH's birthday tomorrow. I'm not an expert at sponges, think I've only made two before in my life so no doubt it will be slightly heavier than it should be. I think it takes real skill to fold the egg whites in without breaking them up too much. I said he could choose any cake though and he said he wanted an orange sponge.

I am re-reading The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin. I love (good) travel writing. I really like Paul Theroux's books, especially the long train journeys. I like what a curmudgeon he is.

well in my head the good potty time doesn't count as it wasn't instigated by her. Am I setting standards too high?

bc you are right about being on the edge. for me it is when things don't go to plan or as expecteed. not having a plan is fine, but if there is one that doesn't pan out, then I have a mini strop need a few mintues to withdraw and regroup. It's easy to lay all responsibilty on your own shoulders, so even when DH messes up I blame myself.

DH better enjoy your cake, I am sure it will be lovely.

PA impressed by the potty use and no accident! Inspired by all the stories on here I put dd2 on the potty when I got her ready for bed. Dd1 cheered her on and I think she got stage fright , did some pretend straining and a small fart and got up saying 'I can't do it!'... She's probably ready to try without a nappy bit I am not sure I am!!

BBB All well? You've gone very quiet but I hope it's just because you are busy enjoying your time in the Midlands

well we'll see how tomorrow comes

yes BBB if you are lurking then post, I wanted to wait until you came back but would like to hear if you are OK.

I am now oer my strop at sainsburys for refusing to serve me alcohol. I resisted acting like a prat about it though barely

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PA what happened, did they think you looked too young?

PA did they challenge 21 on you?

BG give it a try but see if you can get DD1 to be less enthousiastic maybe?

BBB You're okay?

DH bought me a 2nd hand iphone today I just need to gef a mini sim card now

I may be young ish but I have the tired face to prove I have two young DCs so should be served on that basis alone . It's their 25 policy