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June '07...and they're off!

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deckthehallswithboughsofholly · 01/12/2007 22:42

Coooeeee!!!

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Sputnik · 02/12/2007 12:10

Bloody hell Holly!
I'm lucky with my DH too I guess, he texted me yesterday from a night club last night saying he'd had more fun that morning, working. I actually believe him, he is a geek.

LOL about the hair MHC.

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nowbringussomeJammypudding · 02/12/2007 12:14

when we had student parties late into the night, the neighbours never complained but just gave their DC recorders at 8 oclock, knowing we'd crashed out after 6. I suggest if DP does this again you follow the same course of action.

annobalthebignosereindeer · 02/12/2007 12:16

Holly, that really sucks. Has his friend left yet?

PMSL MHC! (not about the fight, about DD - the fight sounds horrible)

I'm off to put on chicken and make some choccy muffins - we have friends over for lunch.

IsawBUMPERkissingsantaclaus · 02/12/2007 12:29

Also holly do you really want your dp hanging round with people who think it it is ok to drive home blind drunk? not on at all. he's a father ffs! Sorry, this criticism isn't very constructive for you is it?

IsawBUMPERkissingsantaclaus · 02/12/2007 12:30

Choccie muffins annobal? ooh, post the recipe when you get a chance will you?

nowbringussomeJammypudding · 02/12/2007 12:37

Hi Bumper. Have you had your day with TA? Did our three-way meetup get discussed. I gave her a date I was free (12th I think) and hoped you 2 would discuss location.

IsawBUMPERkissingsantaclaus · 02/12/2007 12:45

TA's DH was poorly so we took a rain check but I did speak to her and I think we talked about 12th (is that a wednesday?) and suggested good ol' Swindon Outlet Village. It is easy for us all to get to, under cover and shouldn't be hideously overcrowded. After all it's not really about the location, it's about meeting up and eating cake!

Anyone else able to make it?

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deckthehallswithboughsofholly · 02/12/2007 12:46

We are quite worried about the friend that drove home. His phone is still switched off. Hopefully it's just because his wife has beaten him round the head with it and not for any other reason. I was very close to phoning the police last night, but he would have lost his job and he has 3 children.

The other guy has just left and I've had a bath. Gonna get dp to make me lunch in a sec.

Hope everyone has a good day.

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nowbringussomeJammypudding · 02/12/2007 12:49

Swindon on the 12th sounds good Bumper

foxythesnowman · 02/12/2007 13:22

Doing letters to santa this afternoon!

This Santa thing we are going to on Tuesday has had really crappy reviews. Such a shame!

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Sputnik · 02/12/2007 15:19

Loving the idea of the extended acid trip school of parenting

Me and baby Sputnik are very excited, we have done our first piece of BLW with a chunk of plum! He loved it and amazingly did not choke to death I can expect to see that plum again fairly soon presumably. I had tried a few days ago with some grated apple but he just pushed it out again so maybe he is a born BLWer.

foxythesnowman · 02/12/2007 15:21

MHC, I think you are great! Totally agree with you, and I am still excited.

But I do think they have oversold it on the website. I have been through all the emotions on this one, as I totally bought into the fantasy its sells. But I think we will have a better time because other people are disappointed!

We will have Christmas carols in the car, and Santa will leave a little something on their seats to be found after the event (and get them home) to say thanks for their help. We are having a Winter Christmas picnic before we go in, and rounding the day off with a picnic tea in the car of hot chocolate and marshmallows.

Just bunking off school for the day will be good enough for them. (Although I did ask permission first!).

foxythesnowman · 02/12/2007 15:22

OOh, well done Sputnik, and baby Sput too!

Sputnik · 02/12/2007 15:33

Sounds like you are determined to have fun whatever, go for it

justbeme · 02/12/2007 15:35

Ahh that sounds lovely Foxy!
Sounds like you've put alot of effort into it - Im sure they'll have a wonderful time.

I think im coming down with a cold - my first in god knows how long and.... Auntie Flo looks like she's making her 1st appearance in 14 or so months -
for those of you that have had a visit - were they the same/lighter or heavier if you dont mind me asking?

Im dreading it 'cos mine were awful before - so I may have to cry off swimming "class" with L tomorrow.

foxythesnowman · 02/12/2007 15:39

JBM. Not looking forward to it. You have my sympathies. Cake and chocolate help at these times

justbeme · 02/12/2007 15:40

Thats good Sputnik!
I was abit naughty today - gave L a big bit of toast crust (extra thick bread) and her hand eye coordination was brill - she sucked and sucked and ate the whole thing and then demanded more. Mind you, theyre not supposed to have Gluten until 6mths are they - will she get a tummy ache or something?

justbeme · 02/12/2007 15:44

Lol Foxy - good idea!

Sputnik · 02/12/2007 15:50

Derlor said the 6 months thing was actually 24 weeks not 6 calendar months, so you must be pretty close. I just checked and DS was 24 weeks last friday (born 15th june)

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IsawBUMPERkissingsantaclaus · 02/12/2007 15:55

Foxy sounds fab - what a good mummy you are!

I am not however. Anyone else bored? I mean bored of all this baby lark? I'm just having a bad day. I've got lots of stuff going on in my head (not serious stuff, but you know, Christmas, things with DH etc) and feel like I never get the time to sort it out. I've got books I want to read, things I want to do, but never get the time. DD often doesn't go to bed till 8 or 9 and by then there is just time to veg out on the sofa, do a bit of tidying around then off to bed. I feel like I don't accomplish anything. I'm feeling bored with my life at the moment. Though not bored enough to go back to work yet

And I'm getting easily frustrated. I just tried to do the washing up (from last night ) but DD refused to lay on her mat nicely, didn't want to be in her high chair in the kitchen with me, and just yelled. So I huffed and puffed and say down with her grumpily, it wasn't until she started to turn her head from side to side that I realised she was tired (I had tried to put her down an hour ago but she wasn't having any of it). I should have known that she was tired, she rarely cries for no reason, and I shouldn't get so frustrated at her. Nor should I then ring up DH at work and get frustrated at him. This is my choice. Urgh, I feel like shit.

Sorry. Rant over. Don't even know where this has come from either. I was fine this morning.

foxythesnowman · 02/12/2007 15:59

Could you take LO to bed when you read? I sometimes read outloud (takes some getting used to). My babies have liked that. I have short bursts of productiveness, then its back to here ...

In fact Bumper, why don't you go and get into bed with a book now? Whats to stop you?