November 2012 - The nights are drawing in again

[StuntNun]

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ok ok I did have a midwife appt last week and bp and urine were fine then if it makes you feel any better.

bplp maybe a crazy hotel will help take your mind off the exam .

I have just put up a photo series of a LO wake up for you on FB. A Classic wake up during mummy and daddy's dinner time sesh.

Ugh. And she is down. DH is snoring. So I guess Greys episode 2 is just for me. And he gets early shift tomorrow.

Sick of j not sleeping. DH has been into him 8 times so far since 7pm and I've been in twice. I'm useless really as can't lift him. Crouched beside his cot and I've now got red bleeding so concerned I've pulled something in my surgery fixing ness....great

Sounds like is needed all round!

Sorry to hear nights are still so challenging, Izzy xx

pr love the series of photos! my first thought was you eat dinner late!

izzy hope it's nothing serious.

This morning we are waiting in for a builder, then off to a school fête followed by DD1S swimming lesson. My main concern of the day is whether to have homemade pizza for dinner as planned or blow that and have a chinese takeaway. I'd still do pizza with DD1. Hmmm decisions decisions.

We eat between 9 and 10 usually. Last night was a bit later than usual.

Hello. I think it's time to switch the heating on.

Ps pil left earlier this week. Woop

I have started watching Lost from the beginning again. I forgot how good it was and it's so much more interesting when you know the background of the characters.

Im thinking of watching lost again too stunt. I stopped when I moved out from mums as couldn't get sky on the flat due to trees blocking the signal. I'm looking for other Netflix things I can watch alone too.

To be honest I mostly watch Peppa Pig these days.

We got LO her first bike. She's a tad small for it but is having masses of fun.

Watching ITNG at the mo. P bowing to the birdies

Watching it here too. LO was up at 8 after her midnight feast. Then napped only 20 minutes. Plus had a lot of adventures with her new bike - it is too big but she has got the knack of it and whizzes round the terrace looking soooo proud - so is knackered. With a capital K.

Hopefully a full night sleep for you guys then. The pics of her on her bike are very cute

Apparently a new girl at nursery tried to hug p - she was rebuffed by a very put out p. I told the staff she prefers to be asked for cuddles. Thankfully they replied with "quite right too"

P spent most of last evening saying "girl cuddles no!" And me fruitlessly trying to teach her "say no thank you!"

Oh we have that problem too. DD1 hates unexpected cuddles. And refuses to do the kiss on cheeks more often than not. Toddlers need their space too. Glad your nursery is respecting that.

Evening all :)

pleased you're there ok qm!

Aww eliza how nice to get flowers from your DH :) very sweet

hope you have a good nights sleep tonight pr you too izzy, hope you've not done any serious damage!

hey gt, I agree it's getting a bit nippy - more today than anything actually, it's been ok most of the week but today has been freeeeezing! Glad your pil have gone now! How long for?

Bike pics are very cute pr i'm toying over whether to get e a bike for xmas/birthday

Bless her pass e can be a bit like that. I also get annoyed that some relatives insist he gives kisses and cuddles when we/they leave. I only insist he at least says goodbye, but kisses and cuddles don't 'have' to be done imo. They think i'm being harsh on them but I think he should have a say in it.

Yeah. I vaguely remember there being a similar issue with your nursery. Am I right?

I feel very strongly that children shouldn't be expected to just accept physical contact. What lesson are we teaching children when they are forced to give hugs and kisses they don't want? I am not a touchy feely person at all and I have a friend whose husband used to deliberately go in for the tripe cheek kiss and hug just because it made me embarrassed and uncomfortable. Eventually I sort of mocked him and made big 'mwah mwah mwah' noises before talking to my friend and saying that I didn't like it and could he maybe not. Worked well as there were no hard feelings

I am the same kyz. P must say bye bye (and thank you if we are leaving CM or nursery or a restaurant something like that) but hugs and kisses are not necessary. CM taught her to blow kisses though which is perfect for getting out of awkward Aunty situations

And yes gt! I swapped to my duffle coat today and even had a scarf this morning. I will be taking advantage of the 40% off voucher from boden and getting p a smashing hat, scarf and glove combo.

kyz your updates are no useful for reminding me what people have said! I also want to know how izzy is.

Bedtimes/sleep is hard enough sounding in your house without not being able to actually pick him up.

Izzy hope your ok

Pass we have also taught L to blow kisses so he can just do them and nothing more or waving

Yes pass here the kids are expected to do the kiss on both cheeks every morning. Not when they arrive but it is something they do as a sort of class, a learning thing

DD1 was like yeah right, but she does go and hug her teacher each morning. With affection.

LO is just starting this learning phase but apparently lowers her head for a kiss on the forehead. Doesn't extend her cheek correctly. Meh. Ha. Whatever. I am always on nursery's side, but on this I have told them that I will not play ball.

So am sat in a vairrrrrry 70s room

Green patterned carpet. Textured wallpaper. Stripy curtains. Olive green floor to ceiling tiles in the bathroom with beige suite and bright red carpet...

In a mere 13 hours time, I will be finishing my exam
Thank fuck for that.
Have got my rescue remedy to hand

GT how long are the pils gone for? I hope things are better between you and dh atm.

Izzy xx

PR am impressed with LOs biking skills!

Am here. J a nightmare once again. DH got away after 50 mins. 15 off the
At was j kicking and screaming and all sorts. Not good. He'll be up again soon and then it'll all happen again.