May 07.The one where the toddlers try to eat the wrapping paper and climb the Christmas tree!

[TheGreatScootini]

New thread..we-ell it is nearly December and I like to start the festivities early doors

You are not miserable CM..You are going through a horrible time.
Tis a bit tumbleweedy on 't thread these last few days though..

Tell DH I have ALOT of jobs for him to do Mrs JB.I am so sick of the sight of this ruddy shiny wall paper!

Girls back tonight.I am looking forward to seeing them but I cant pretend it hasnt been nice to have some peace

They told me in nursery last night that they had been singing Jingle Bells. So I started singing it to L when we got in, and she shouted, 'no mummy' and went and hid behind the couch.

Surely my singing isn't that bad?

Thought some of you with older children might want to do one of these. You can watch the one I've done for M on the link below and then click on HOME to start one of your own. It's really easy and very quick. So cute!

personalised message from father christmas

Happy Birthday Tilly!!!! not PJ

MJB - I've done one of those messages for dsd and one for me Tilly. They're fab - even dh was impressed (and he's the biggest bah hunbug going - you ought to have seem him help me put up the tree last night - it was like pulling teeth !)

Thanks for the b'day wishes. I'm feeling very old and think like Scoot, I might just pretend its not happening

Happy Birthday Tillly.

Right PIL rant coming up, feel free to ignore.

So we asked PIL to look after A when I went into labor as they are the closest to us obviously I would prefer my parents but my mum cant drive anymore and they live a good hour and half away. Anyway, just seen them this morning and I was saying you know if it happens during the day I would prefer A to not be at home as I dont want to labor with A running around and they said they would just sit in the living room with him they know if I am in the house A will not go to them so it would be better for them to take him out or go to their house. AArrgghh I told them all this months ago there is no way I want them and Archie here when I am in labor and now they are being huffy about taking him out FFS. Why is nothing ever simple. I have already had to deal with SIL being stroppy about them looking after A this is really not what I need right now to be panicing that they dont actually want to look after A. At this rate I will end up keeping him with me and having him swimming in the birthing pool with me.

BTW Mrs JB - I've just pinched your 'foolproof' cake recipe from another thread. It sounds exactly like the kind of comfort food I need when I have a stinkin cold like this.

BF update - she has starting having pains, and has vomited twice, so I'm thinking it's going to be soon!

Jam - they're being pathetic. Remind them of the conversation you had and the reasons for not wanting A in the house. Tell them you thought it had been agreed. Say things like, 'Would you prefer me to make other arrangements?' and tell SIL to shove off. Nosy cow. Is she 40 weeks pregnant? No.

The stuff I have ordered online today covers an entire piece of A4.

Say it like it is PJ. xx

Jam they are being unreasonable but it will be ok on the day. If you start Mooing/ screaming loudly they'll scarper for sure. Stick to your guns though, if you don't want them there. As for SIL.... what PJ says.

I can't bear it when arrangements are made and then people start dithering. Grrrr. Dh is especially irritating as we'll agree something, and then when I bring it up again (usually in front of someone), he'll say 'Are we?'.

OMG, my blood is boiling just thinking about it.

PJ, have you seen my response post on the cake thread? glad you are going to make it. x

If I told you I've drunk too much wine and it's only 5.15pm here, would you think less of me? Ladies Christmas Lunch......! Dad drove. I have to give the wine up!

Oh I want to crack open the wine too now! But I am dosed up on cold and flu-type products!

Of course we wouldn't think less of you - its Christmas!!!

Maybe she thinks opening the box and putting it in the oven constitutes making one?

Or maybe she is just lazy.

Maybe she thinks opening the box and putting it in the oven constitutes making one?

Or maybe she is just lazy.

I keep posting everything twice. Gah!

That's how Americans all bake, even here, where someone else can do it for you . Perhaps she is American. They are all bonkers, not so MKG? Apart from you because secretly you are a Brit. You have the right sense of humour.

Happy Birthday Tilly

And breathe Jam. As Mrspisshead JB says, as soon as they hear you at it, they will scarper!

Pass the wine over here my good friend. It never does anyone any harm to have a tipple or two or three or four....

I wonder if my babies are being eaten by lions yet?

PMSL at Mrs pisshead!

Join me ladies. After all tis always Christmas as PJ says.

Oh and I forgot the obligatory line....

I love you; I really do! yes and you CM. No, that may come later when the dc's are in bed and I've topped up a little more.

I did feel a little bluuury at the school gates though. I have sobererd up fast now as doing H's FRENCH homework.

THMAM.... whats il est te^tu. Hat on the E?

I'll have some of that vino over here s'il vous plait. Takeaway and a bottle of fizz tonight (oh how different birthdays are post dc's !)

Jam - no advice from me because I am officially shite at confrontation but grrrrrr on your behalf

Tetu is stubborn, just like me J. Alternatively it appears to be France's leading lesbian and gay magazine.

More wine please.

Thanks TMAM, I have told H, He responded with what does stubborn mean. lol We'll get there. I told him it was just like his sister.

I can't have too much, dh is on a promise - he's apparently never sha**ed a 34 year old Who's birthday is it again ?!

hark at you Till acting like some kind of newlywed

Having slurped several bucketfuls of superb French vino off to bed I go, we are heading off early tomorrow to the beach so will not be around for a week. Have fun and don't behave yourselves.

c'mon baby Jam.

Have a nice time TMAM.

Jam? It's today!! I know.

Where is everyone?

You were all disgusted with me. I thought you were all normal Come back, I won't do it again. Or at least I won't tell ya.

I'm here sweetie. Of course we're not disgusted with you, you lush.

I just didn't really have much to say for a change!!

Off to help out at school now...am I mad? YES!