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July 2006 - bring on those tantrums!

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thefortbuilder · 09/08/2008 12:37

New thread now we're all mums of 2yr olds!

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thefortbuilder · 18/12/2008 15:09

sorry that's soemthing in the air.....

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ImpyChica · 18/12/2008 19:16

Sorry about that Spin - thinking of you all. Impy xxx

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tistheCEEBEEtobejolly · 18/12/2008 20:53

Spin - so sorry about your news - keep your chin up!

Just a quickie to say I have put some new photos on my profile (as I have changed my name, all the others have disappeared )

TinselHerder · 18/12/2008 23:57

Spin - what a worrying situation for you all - so sorry, hugs to you xxxxx

Ceebee - gorgeous gorgeous pics, Sam looks a lot like Josh in some of them!

Blossomingintoachristmasfairy · 19/12/2008 20:05

sorry to hear that Spin, hoping for you all that everything turns out fine. Hugs.

Hungover today, had girls night out last night, a lovely dinner in a gorgeous pub, atmos was great, food was great, did secret santa etc, drank far too much white wine, ate far too much pudding.

Had a good and bad day today, managed to achieve alot (got T's new glasses, went to Sainsburys, bought boys new wellies, got their hair cut etc). But they took it in turns to be little buggers - T was a screamy contrary whinge bag all morning, while H was really good - then at my parents this afternoon Harry was a total nightmare, ignoring me, banging doors, crashing his truck into the walls, throwing cushions - I mean yes they were "throw" cushions, but that's not the point!! My parents couldn't wait for us to leave! Which was just such a shame, as they hadn't seen him properly for a week. They behave so badly at their house, it's not particularly geared up for kids there, but none the less he was being very naughty. And I realy don't know how to deal with it, I get really cross when we leave situations like that, and say I am very cross with him, and his behaviour is unacceptable and that he needs to sit still and be quiet and think about what he has done etc. But the only thing that seems to hit home is when I say "I'm going to tell your father about how you behaved" and he starts crying and begging me not to!! Withdrawing toys makes no difference....

Having said that, at lunchtime during Toby's sleep we had a lovely time, writing his letter to Father Christmas and drawing pictures on it etc. Such peaks and troughs all the time, and I feel such a shit when I have shouted at him, but it's hard to know how to control him!!

Busy weekend ahead, birthday party tomorrow. out to a drinks party tomorrow night, kids christmas party sunday. Phew.

have great weekends all, hope you all get some sleep, and you get some good news Spin.

Bloss

xx

FrostyTheSnowman · 19/12/2008 20:17

Hi all

Laptop has been returned-yay! They tried to tell DH he had used it but he was having none of it and they agreed in the end. Phewee! I sat in the car as I would have looked guilty if I went in.

Bloss-hope the hangover is better. Can't actually remember my last one. Try not to worry about the boys at your mum and dad's as I'm sure they won't mind one bit. My girls are not worried about me telling DH as he is too soft with them.

spin-how's things? Ceebee.

Mentioned about potty training to MIL yesterday and that I was going to potty train in the Spring and she said 'huh, she should be out of nappies by now'. So it went over her head.

Finally iced my Christmas cake today.

Love to all.

HC
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Blossomingintoachristmasfairy · 22/12/2008 09:35

TOPTOPTOP weekend. Boys were great, birthday parties, christmas parties, mulled wine, drinks parties, yayayay!

DH was FC at the kids party we threw in a hall yesterday, he kept saying "H will know straight away" and I was saying "Noooo don't worry, maybe when he is 9 but not 4, the beard will confuse him, honestly" and DH walked straight out and bingo H said "That's my Dad!" Hilarious.

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FrostyTheSnowman · 22/12/2008 20:55

Can't believe this thread has dropped off my active list. So busy, busy preparing for Christmas. Have collected my turkey today and done the massive Tescos shop so just need to lay the table and make some cakes and mince pies.

Hope all OK.

HC
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TinselHerder · 22/12/2008 21:36

Spin - lol at Roshi and the Lindts, the girl has taste Lol too at Chili, oops!!

HC - can I come to yours for Christmas please, you sound so fantastically organised!! Good news re the laptop.

Bloss - sorry but lol at 'the beard will confuse him' Glad you got your mulled wine quotient in, hurrah!

Having toddlers really does seem to be a constant series of peaks and troughs, doesn't it? Driving you nuts one minute, then being heart-meltingly cute the next...

Speaking of which hope Mimi's been happily slumbering for at least a bit of this week Annie.

Impy how are you doing? The big day is imminent isn't it...?!

And yours must be too Rhinestone - sorry can't remember your actual due date, hope you're doing okay!

All fine here, feeling slightly lurgified today but we've all got off fairly lightly SO FAR. Off to MIL's for Xmas day, so am relieved of cooking responsibility, hurrah. Can concentrate on drinking then...

Emma seems to be turning into a proper little girl before our very eyes (as opposed to a baby I mean!). Current cute phrases include "Wotcha got there??" "You okay? " She also does a mean rendition of Jingle Bells (that one came down the baby monitor first thing this morning).

She met Santa 3 times last week at various toddler group Christmas parties and finally the penny has dropped re what 'presents' are, and Santa's association with them. She keeps asking for the presents under the tree "Emma's presents?" - feel v mean fobbing her off and not letting her open them, but she has been good so far and not purloined any. Not sure how long that will last...

Hi to everyone else - good luck with the last minute preparations

tistheCEEBEEtobejolly · 22/12/2008 21:47

Evening all

Spin - at Roshi - our choc advent calendars are well out of Josh's reach!!

Bloss - so glad you had a good weekend - I am learning that children can be so frustrating at times - really naughty and testing one day and then a pleasure to be with the next.

Tinsel - Emma sounds adorable Josh has also twigged what Father Christmas is all about this year - as soon as you mention Father Christmas, he says 'he brings presents' swiftly followed by 'I want Thomas' Although you are brave putting the presents under the tree already - all Josh (and Sam's) are in the office and won't be going under the tree until Josh is in bed on Wednesday - otherwise they would all be open already!

No news from Rhinestone then.....

Hi to everyone else

AnnieOneForMulledWine · 23/12/2008 11:03

Hi ladies,

Just a quickie as I have to get outta here today! Well I don't but I'm the only one here so far so I don't want to get stuck!!

Thought ye might like to see these latest photos
of the nativity play and Santa's grotto

Had a great weekend, very festive - Santa's grotto, DH's christmas party (only four of us and children!), a trip to Hamley's...
A few rough nights, but last night was a good one, after a struggle getting Mimi to actually stay in bed at 9.30, but then she slept through til 7.30, so it's bearable!

We also had a raid on the advent calendars a about a week ago so they are now kept up very high, even I can't reach!!

Gotta go girls, soz not to reply to everyone, but I'll try and get on laterer.

Rhinestone, good luck Missus!!

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RhinestoneReindeerHerder · 23/12/2008 18:51

Just a quickie to say that Verity Katherine was born just before 6 this morning . Home birth went as planned, about 6 hrs from start to finish and minimal pushing. Dom slept through the whole thing and woke to find a new baby sister in the living room.

Will try and sort out some pics and do proper birth announcement. She is truly lovely and we are so happy [teary grin]

aGalChangedHerName · 23/12/2008 19:00

Oh huge Congrats Rhinestone!!! What a wonderful xmas pressie for you all xx

Hope everyone else is all organised. I don't ned to do any food shopping/prep or cooking yeehah!! We are going out for xmas dinner lol.

Poor ds1 failed his driving test today He didn't fail really badly. Is resitting asap. He looks really sad and miserable atm.He is only 17 tho so it's a worry that he will be driving anytime soon anyway

Got all wrapping etc done so may break out the Baileys tonight

Have a good Christmas all xx

Take care Rhinestone and love your dd's name too xx

FrostyTheSnowman · 23/12/2008 19:36

Rhinestone-what wonderful news and such a lovely name. Bet Dom is delighted. [fsmie]

agalch-tell your DS not to worry. I took 5 tests and once you can drive nobody ever asks how long or how many tests it took.

Annie-lovely pics, you are lucky to be able to take pics.

Disaster occurred in the HC house today as the fan on my oven decided to pack mid cake baking so after having a fit I took my mixer and ingredients to mum and dad's and did them there. Luckily DH was off on hols and managed a repair so Christmas Dinner is on again-phew!

Am also delighted that Sophie still fits into her Christmas red velvet skirt from last year (6-9 months) and festive top (9-12 months)

Love to all.

HC
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tistheCEEBEEtobejolly · 23/12/2008 20:00

Rhinestone - congratulations to you all!! Sounds like a lovely birth experience and all without disturbing Dom - fab!! Love the name - tis very pretty which I am sure suits her

Agalch - poor DS1!! Although it will feel like the end of the world to him, it really isn't! I failed my first test - for going to slow (fgs!!) As HC says, once you have passed, nobody cares how many attempts it took you.

Annie - gorgeous photos - your 2 are just adorable! I so can't wait until my 2 are old enough for nativity plays although I just know I will sit there and sob my heart out (I had a catch in my throat looking at your photos )

Well eventually got all my presents wrapped today - Josh has a huge pile and Sam has about 3 . Will definitely have to even that out next year as there is no way we can afford to give them both the amount Josh has got this year.

All is good here - although I am beginning to feel guilty that Josh is going to nursery tomorrow - it does seem mean to be sending him on Christmas Eve but I really need him out of the way to get stuff done. He is also going next Tues and Wed which even my sister was surprised at - am I a bad mummy????

FrostyTheSnowman · 23/12/2008 20:31

Ceebee-no you are not!

HC
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TinselHerder · 23/12/2008 23:39

Huge congrats Rhinestone

Lovely that you got the hb you wanted too, and just in time for Christmas!!! Can't wait to see pics... when you have a min obviously (not that there's much going on this week)

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AnnieOneForMulledWine · 24/12/2008 10:43

Ho Ho Ho Everyone

Congrats Rhinestone, wonderful news, sounds like a dream birth! Delighted for you all.

CB, bless you, are you a little hormonal!!??

May not get on for a while now, so HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

AnnieOneForMulledWine · 24/12/2008 12:01

track Santa

TinselHerder · 24/12/2008 12:54

Off to the IL's soon so just thought I'd say Happy (nearly) Christmas all!

Beautiful pics Annie - like Ceebee I'd have been a snivelling mess... Love the Santa site!

VV cute pics on your profile Spin, I do like that potty one!

Bless your DS Agalch - he'll get over it soon enough hopefully, fingers crossed for next time. Hope the Bailey's was good

Ceebee - aw I'm sure Sam has everything he needs and will get over the pressie ratio - make the most of it before they're old enough to notice, as I always say And you're not mean sending Josh to nursery - he's probably glad of the excitement. We've got no toddler groups this week or next and I bet there will be boredom tantrums somewhere along the line...

HC - re the oven, nightmare. Hope all goes smoothly from now on

Well I'd better get on, RL intruding and stuff to do... [frown] Hi to everyone else, and
HAPPY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!