August 2008: Six Month Milestones and More

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cyteen I remembered that after, and tipped him up, but I'd already got it out. I really could have made it much worse.

Yes, I can't honestly say I'd remember that were I in the situation! Well done for dealing with it

Joe has developed a new habit today - whingeing There's nothing wrong with him, he's just dissatisfied. It's fun

dizzy I would RUN from that committee personally (and that is coming from a civil servant ) The alarm bells particularly ring when you say that they are talking about sandwich fillings when they haven't even sorted the basics. Sounds like a recipe for trouble (no pun intended) I think, however, that you would make a fantastic registrar (if you are meaning the same thing)

And btw you are spot on about dh - I also think he finds the how slowing down thing that having children causes (eg 40 minutes just to prepare to leave the house) extremely difficult and finds this phase very hard.

annvan Hope Seb is ok. Had this once with ds1 and it was extremely frightening.

cyteen I used to cook first and freeze then heat up but you can do both. The former saves time though when you are trying to get food ready in a rush (ps am also veggie but still got my hands stuck in the mince (yuck) ) in order to make such things.....

cyteen we are getting the whingeing too - it stops if I entertain him. I remember walking round the shops a lot with ds1 at this age. Unfortunately in this arse end of nowwhere (I mean lovely village) there is one post office and that's it

PS Hope earlier post made sense - dcs are running feral while I type atm so must go and start bathtime

ah, usually it is a cry for entertainment but today it only seems to make him whinge more.

he has had a bit of a runny bottom the last two days, perhaps i will take him to the doc's if it continues overnight.

cyteen we have whingeing here as well. He's done it for quite a while. He sometimes does a really stroppy scream as well, definitely not like his usual crying iyknim?

pf I know exactly what you mean but I have had a few thoughts on it, tell me if I'm mad if you wish

1. if I don't do it someone else will and then if it DOES turn out well I'll have cut off my nose to spite my face. I feel if I don't help with it now I can't walk in looking for a job once its all up and running iyswim?
2. I can help with the setting up without having to give up my current employment - I'm not due back until Aug and I can pick and choose what I decide to do
3. its a community thing and I've been part of this community now for nearly 7yrs - not that you'd know it so time to give something back
4. doing something other than being mum and a wife for a wee while might be quite refreshing? tax the old grey matter a wee bit?

I'll go to this meeting on Moday night and see how it goes before making any huge decisions on it and thank you - I now pronounce you man and wife or wife and wife or man and man

sorry, getting carried away there for a moment!

feral children here too so I'm off as well

we have the whingeing here too. raaah.

was an ok night last night (one wake up at 11ish which dh dealt with quickly). I am testing my theory that i';ve been drinking too much coffee for ds (had none yesterday) - rob just plucking random ideas out but hey...

VG Keep wittering! I definitely treat this thread like a diary only it's better than that because you don't get feedback from a diary .

My Carer's Allowance started this week so I officially don't have to go back to my paid carer's job! Good job as I've already resigned.

Saw Young Victoria today, v romantic - I almost cried because you know he's going to die young and break her heart.

PF Here's some info on info on insoluble fibre for you. Meant to find you the link ages ago. Also your DH's afterwork manic fits sound like v male behaviour - trying to score a little achievement to make up for something he's got on his mind, maybe everyday work. My DH does it when he's worked up about something. Try not to take it personally, maybe he just takes a while to switch his brain into family gear. Unfortunate timing though as we SAHMs are so desperate for adult company by the time they get home n'est-ce pas?

Dizzy That's exciting, I've always had that dream too. I reckon a vegetarian cafe is the way forward as the food hygiene issues are easier, overheads lower and you attract a nice arty boho clientele. Also keeping a really limited (but flexible)menu helps with overheads too. In the meantime, how about doing a short business course? If you're on the committee you could also get some free/subsidised courses - google your local volunteer centre for what there is.

Cyteen He can stay in the carrier carseat til 12kg unless his legs get too long! Kurt is also way over 9k. I'm just going to get a cheapy 5point harness Group1 one from Asda - don't tell the MN police!

Kurt seems to have a sweet tooth, won't eat any savoury purees just fruit ones. Also can't give him dairy in front of dairy-free DS1. Stuck in a rut of an inch of crust for breakfast, a pot of fruit puree for lunch and a Marmite ricecake for tea. Many other things offered but refused.

my DP knows me so well! He just called and all i'd said was "hello" before he said "oh no, hasn't DS slept v well today?" How does he know??! DS has had 3 naps today, all of which were 5mins long. i'm shattered and have done nothing today apart from feed DS and try and get him to nap.

He's perfecting the art of pathetic crying if i take something away from him. Blimey, i sound heartless

ok, enough of feeling sorry for myself. DP bringing chinese home so i need to text him my order

buckets It isn't so much the after work thing, it is the avoiding the children/doing jobs all weekend thing. After work he is generally very helpful even though extremely tired (like tonight)....

Thanks for the link, will have a look later I hope (have to go and get various things from shops as dh did shopping and seems to have spent a fortune on something but nothing in actual fridge )

dizzy Sorry didn't mean to put a dampner on it and think community cafes are great - but be prepared for some odd personalities to be involved! I'm all for not being 'just' a mum and wife and doing other stuff though .....

back later

Oh and for the reluctant eaters, you have probably tried all of these but I have to start the meal with fruit puree quite often with Toby and he then eats some of the savoury stuff (or one spoon sweet, one spoon savoury), or a yoghurt first then the savoury stuff. Straight from the fridge and not heated up also seems to be popular atm.

cyteen I have just started trying to do breakfast - so just gone on to three 'meals' a day. Two out of three seem to go ok but it seems to be a different two each day. He actually seems to be eating quite a lot I think.

Now really will go out

Seb just yummed down two cubes of carrot and potato puree. He seemed rather disappointed when it was finished! Might defrost a little bit of pear& plum for his dessert. He will be gutted that there is no rice pudding left

well today ds napped once in his new cot and twice in his pram - total meltdown this evening around 4.30pm - my fault, was making scones and soda bread so put off getting him down for a nap for 10 mins so as not to burn them - he would not settle at all in the cot and I ended up having to take him round the block in the pram at 5.30pm

buckets thanks for the info re car seats, I've been wondering if we're 'supposed' to trade up

dizzy sounds like you've got some exciting times ahead - good luck. I got an NCT letter yesterday saying several key members of my branch have left and they need volunteers urgently - I'm going to the branch revival meeting to see if I can contribute. Will be good to do something more adult

off to bed now for an ultra early night , dead on my feet, eyelids drooping

miamla you got mail

night all

pf you didn't dampner it at all am very much like buckets in that I use here as a sounding board diary with backchat and I have no idea if its a good idea at all - I just keep thinking if I had it myself I would've had so much more done already!

buckets am already on it thanks, got my ILA pack through today for the £200 funding towards a course, was thinking my food hygiene would be a good place to start its not a bit place at all so it wouldn't be more than coffee/cake possibly sandwiches in summer and soup in winter and speciality ice cream from St Andrews that people travel MILES to buy
very of your cinema trip too - I could do with something to lift my mood

sambo good for you! our local woman keeps trying to get me to help out but she's a wee bit too in my face about it which puts me off

had a very strange day full of niggles and over reactions on my part I don't consider myself as a needy person and hate it when I turn into one

VG how are you feeling today?
miamla here's hoping he sleeps tonight for you then [crosses fingers]

ann glad he's eating well, Dylan still being fussy

ah shite, looks like its going to be a nail gun night

Aww dizzy I hope not

I am a needy person and it is horrible being one so know what you mean. You are brilliant taking on so much more though when you already have three kids! I'm steering clear of extra work atm Both children already hassling me to help out at preschool and school

Ooh Dizzy you have just reminded me. I saw a show about a chap in St Andrews who did/does a crepe stall. He was also doing savoury crepes filled, rolled and cut into bitesize pinwheels for catering events. Remember thinking what a great idea - cheap ingredients and once you know how to do it you can do it blindfold I guess. You ever come across him?

Evening ladies.

pertelote I know you are not around but as others have said thinking of you all.

buckets thankyou for advice re mum, I will tackle it when I am feeling better.
Not sure if its all the worry, but today I feel worse,when surely I should feel happy.

pf your dh and mine sound identical.
Think that is why I am feeling a bit low. He is off for 3 days and does nothing with me and kids. his is constantly tidying/cleaning/painting/decorating etc... Is driving me mad. So he will be on nights this weekend I will be making myself scarce again, not moanng about being a sahm but so ready for a break.

dizzy I think that is a great idea, you go for it, I will cross my fingers it works for you, and I hope there are not too many chiefs. IYKWIM.

ann that must have been v scary. I read its when they are choaking silently is when to worry, not so much when they are gagging, but it frightens me to death.

cyteen good luck for your test

cc great news about house move.

sambo I got my 2 to nap at the same time today, and it suprised me that much I never got anything done while they did.

dd had tummy ache for the first time today,was awful to see her crying every fewmins when a cramp came. she came over to me cried 'mummy tummy hot' pulling and tugging at her tummy. she fell asleep on my knee (she has never done this) then woke and let dh put her in bed.
she was better be afternoon though. Maybe constipation. guessing again.

vg hope you are feeling better today, never ever apologise for anything you have to say on here.
ok ds wailing again back in a min

pf DD1 was laying on the guilt trip today too as they're having a health week at the school and they wanted parent volunteers to help with a nature hike today and she wanted me to do it. I could have seeing as DH was off today but they only asked on sodding Tuesday and I'd made arrangements to go and see that hotel for the christening - in the bad books again there then!!

buckets no I haven't but am off tomorrow to try to find him Poppy is back so she may know where he is and we can go and eatallhisstock meet him together

NCT meetings are great! As long as you don't take on one of the elected roles it's really awe-inspiring sitting back and watching these professional women work their magic for a good cause. I am missing mine next week, was hoping to push for a meeting in a pub function room. It's just nice to hang out and get your brain working a bit.

Here he is!

Hi just taking a break from all the mess I've made. Vacations are fun events, right?

Dizzy I'm very interested in your coffee shop idea. I've had similar thoughts but can't figure out my niche. Would love for you to keep me posted on the progress.

Reese is fussy today. Very unusual. I'm wondering if she has more teeth coming in. Please I hope not for two weeks.

TS I think that's the fecking problem, there isn't any progress apparently!!! I've been tasked with sorting out the planning application which I've no experience of at all