November 2012 - Roll on summer, we want paddling pools!

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Oh no GT they're coming back already? They've only been away a couple of months. When is their next trip planned?

Well done so far MsJupiter! Great start.

I've always heard really good things about SW. But the thing we are doing is sort of what PR said - little meals, lots of protein, no sugar, low carbs, lots of green veg. It's a sort of hardcore "eating clean" for a short period. But while I struggle actually doing it (I have been using sugar and carbs and processed shite as a crutch for a looooooooong time), and while the expression "eating clean" is a pretentious wanky term favoured by evangelical gym wankers makes my teeth itch, I do like the principles and am going to try and adopt it long term.

I've got a sufficiently addictive personality that I know the only way to conquer the addictions to sugar and processed shit is to replace it with a better addiction - I need to become a grade A gym wanker.

You'll all know when it happens when I start posting motivational nuggets in a non-ironic way!!

Ooo have you seen there is a prog on tonight on itv called The Secret Life of Babies? Luckily DH has to get up about 3 am to go to Brussels so I will be able to hog the big tv.

Bee stings can be nasty eliza it will prob be sore for a couple of days.

Arms and legs are just about to plop off after weeding session. Still got loads to do and wonder if it replaces aerobics?

I am struggling with the diff between an actual sit up and a crunch? Do I have to sit right up?

Right, I need to revise while o is asleep. But this thread needs finishing. Who is in?

O was awful this am, teething is hell.

zamboni I think your attitude is the right one. Just eat less and better food.

I'm excited to see chasing. I hope she will feel sorry for me and to entertain O while I have a coffee.

I packed O's little rucksack for the journey. Please let her sleep on the flight. I'm actually begging for that.

No one here?

My neighbour asked me to look after her two kids for 4 hours a day for a week in July. I said no. My worst nightmare, my kid is enough.

Well done for saying no if it's not something you want to do lily - there are always threads where people end up in all sorts of difficulties because they don't. I sometimes struggle to be direct so I always admire directness very much in other people.

Hope you have a fab trip.

Well, I actually said that I had driving lessons booked for that week. I don't but not the point really. I just don't want to do it. She is known for asking for favours.

Wanda with a crunch you lift your shoulders off the floor, you don't have to sit all the way up.

Sorry, Lily, R pulled off a spectacular night and I was rushed to get to breastfeeding this morning! Am here for a bit now though.

I would suggest that actually the three children might be easier than just one because they entertain each other. But if she's a bit of a piss taker then I'd steer well clear. Remember my friend I charged for childcare a couple of months back? Sounds similar - I'm a bit selfish, will only give if I know I'm going to get something back. FWIW I still don't have the clean clothes I sent their dc home in back, and haven't heard from her since then either. I have several other friends who I wouldn't dream of charging for a bit of childcare because i know they'd say thank you and probably take us out for lunch/pay for coffee the next time/do the same for me if needed. I like being "paid" in karma as much as cold hard cash but you do need to get something in return for putting yourself out iyswim

Gogogo

Shall we play MIL bingo when she gets back.

• there are two bowls missing? Who broke them?
• gives harjun chocolate
• has a dig about my family in India not visiting her

Back on mircogynon. So hope my period stops ASAP. Gp said it could take 6months to stop period on cerezette. No way am I dealing with that.

Jumps up and down on the spot

Going out to Bills today. It's a chain food place that seems to be popping all over the place around London.

I'm here.

Let's kill it gt

My kitchen is a mess

I haven't packed