November 2012 - Walking or not walking, talking or not talking, any other skillz?

[StuntNun]

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We have quite a range of ages and they each develop at their own rates... so what can your toddler do?

for all.

Although I may have to put a fresh pot on as shall need epic quantities myself after another refluxy night...

GT let the fun begin!

Morning all

On the plus side, it is v sunny. Am wondering what I can wash, as did the laundry yesterday. But want the laundry smell

I have 9 more hours. But I'm

Exhausted after yesterday. My legs are killing me
After Laying in bed with A for two hours he is finally asleep and in quite awake. Due to me being lazy, nothing else. H is also still asleep! Very surprised. But he had a late night.

Pil are up packing. Might get up n have a quite cuppa

Coffee on here as well. Nothing achieved as yet other than drinking it and watching country file. Tried p with cow's milk this morning and she gagged. Have her it 2oz formula and 1oz CM and she was fine with that. In laws are coming to visit later so should get on really

It's a beautiful day for a birthday. DS1 has had every type of weather on his birthday now! On his 4th birthday it had snowed .

Currently dying of dance ache on the sofa wondering g how acceptable it would be to have a granny nap?!

Hi Quiche!! My manic week is coming to an end and I have a few days off now! Will be a better poster now!

J has been sleeping better phew and is back to fewer than five wakenings a night. However every night between 3 and 4 he is inconsolable and needs Calpol to get back to sleep. What are the chances of this being related to his bedtime bottle - 9oz of whole milk? I'm wondering whether to get some formula milk for bedtime instead. He's never had any problems with yoghurt or cheese but he has been having cows milk more often lately in preparation for weaning him off breastmilk.

Do you dilute it Stunt? I know other friends have reported whole milk as being too rich at bedtime so put in a couple of oz of (hot) water or so. But also have a friend who gave follow on milk for the same reason - it depends on the child I guess.

L has a bigger bottle earlier and then just a few diluted oz at bedtime. But he did go through a period of 2 weeks or so recently where he was waking for 2+ hrs each night, which thankfully seems to have passed.

Morning thread

PR it seems you've sent the sun you had the other day my way
It's lovely weather here today

Managed to get the leak fixed on Friday, luckily it was just a broken washer. We'd caught it as soon as it started dripping through the ceiling and managed to stem the flow upstairs with lots of towels. Ended up costing £20 in the end and hopefully the bit of damp plaster should dry out. So much better than expected

We picked up the new car Friday night! Love it.

Think we're going to go to a big park today, let M burn some energy as she's shouting and excitable today. Currently sitting on DH's foot shouting "horsey! Horsey!"

As if I could get a cup of tea without the kids yapping at me. H woke as soon as I got out of bed. Normally I leave him half hour to play. But he was late waking so it would have a knock on effect on lunch and nap and bed time. And as ill have the house to myself tonight I want him in bed ON TIME.

Yeppie.

Stunt I think it is worth trying follow on milk. It is also a big bottle to be having at bedtime. I thought you were still bf, so hadn't thought about the milk as a possible cause.

Most of DD2s furniture has gone today so operation redecoration has begun. She chose the paint, and after initially going for plum/black, she has compromised on a lovely shade of pink.

I went to finish off trimming Js hair. Instead of the big corded clippers, I used DHs beard trimmer as it is cordless. Set it on the longest setting, and the poor little boy is almost back to the wood again. Being a beard trimmer, you hold it up the opposite way as clippers. I did not know this, and DH did not tell me. At least it will not need doing again for a long time.

I have also learned that when trying clippers, test on an inconspicuous area at the back. He had a reverse Mohican. Like the parting of the Red Sea.

Proper made me chuckle did that, VQ.

I have a not very happy little girl today. Hot as a hot thing, only wants mummy/milk/cuddles, and is currently crashed out next to me on the bed. 'Spect it's teeth, again.

I was on the receiving end of a random act of kindness today - a neighbour who I haven't seen or spoken to before, brought over a toy wheelbarrow and lawn mower for F. In return she was showered with adoring licks from L-dog whilst F pottered around with her barrow. Gramps (a gardener) will be proud.

That was nice of your neighbour BP

J is also a hot thing. I also suspect teeth. At least he has a cool head eh?

I have just made some sugar mice. I only had blue colouring. They do not look very appealing. I have always wanted to make sugar mice. They even have tails.

VQ

I also have a struggling little boy, up in the night but will only sleep if touching me. Mumeeee mummeeee mumeeee today x

I'm far too excitable today and I have no idea why. It's the weather I think. I've got all the windows in the flat open for the first time and I'm feeling very happy today XP has taken O to the forest today and by all accounts he's had a lovely time. He loves being outside which is great.

Are we at peak separation anxiety at the mo? J is hysterical when people he loves leave the house. He had a meltdown at DH and my sister leaving. I'd popped him on the lounge windowsill to wave goodbye and instead he just bawled! He also has to be in the same room as me and preferably touching.... nursery drop off tomorrow is going to be fun

O has a tantrum every time XP, my dad or I leave the flat. Only lasts a few minutes though.

Lovely day here - went up to 20 degrees. We drove to a farm park in northern Lux. Was nice. Mood improved :)

Everyone and the weather. Is 8 degrees here, chilly And drizzly. Mountains shrouded in cloud. A very dull day. We have just been out for a walk and become disproportionately wet. Warm milk/coffee and pyjamas upon return.

Me and DD1 are actually a tiny bit sunburnt!!

Ohh bugger orf

And I have just done the shred with added toddler!

Anyway, I wondered, this morning, as I read MNers being quoted in the Daily Mail (not my usual pick you understand, just all that wAs left in the place we go to for breaky and I have to read some thing) about whether or not Kate and Wills should have A holiday alone, how many people make controversial comments just desperate to be picked up by DM journalists?