January 2009 - Wiggly babies, wobbly mummies (well some of us) and never shall we all meet??

[LenniEd]

Reverse psychology...

Hia, so much . Its not good. I think we should all make a concerted effort to do something lovely for ourselves in the next couple of days. We all deserve a treat, even if its a warm bubbly bath with green & blacks and a glass of wine, or reading a book in the sunshine with a cup of tea and cake.

Is it a deal?

I'm knackered, such a bad night last night. Ava woke every hour and took ages to settle each time. I ended up in tears and DH took over. She has gone to bed early despite napping well and she didn't even want her milk. She had a good splash in the bath with Dh though.

I'v been across the road to the community garden today and planted some sunflowers and hyacinth bulbs. Had a cup of tea and a biscuit with my friend, the babies had soft cheese and mango chutney sarnies. Was good. Especially as she has invited me out to the pub tomorrow evening. Hurrah for beer!

Oh rray... I'm so sorry. What an upheaval for you all... hope it isn't too far from friends and family (I hadn't read earlier, in my rush to declare first home from meet-up ) I had wondered when you posted last night... cannot believe he has gone there already

kitty sympathy on the waking... it turns us into zombies, doesn't it?
Community garden sounds lovely though

tink what happened with paeds and DD1, and may I ask why you turned it down for DD2?

my 2 were shattered- early bath and bed- first time DS shared bath with dd! though dd has now come down for some supper DS is flat out, Yay!
I am over the toys still... no room for any more though... DD had a whale of a time, and told Papa all about it when he got in... she says her favourite bit was "when we meeted people"

EPPM thats so cute!

Almost forgot! I can't remember who it was that recommended baby corn for Ava to munch on, but thankyou! she loves it.

She did not, however like the sweet and sour sauce all that much. She had a bit but then cried for something different. Thank goodness for jars of Hipp vegetable medley!

Ray Hope it works out for you in the long run - am sure you'll make friends, at the club and in the area. Up north or down south OOI? Am hoping for you that will be down south so that you are closer to family - talking of which could you not draft in some help from your parents for a while and have them come stay?

Dog Email looks encouraging - will cross everything for you that nothing happens before Christmas. Perhaps you should ask that the landlord agree you don't move in December so that at least you would know you are either settled somewhere else for Christmas or staying put? I'd be gutted too - especially like you say when you have decorated and done the garden.

EPPM I have never had another name, not even for Christmas - you lot are all going to have to think of one for me since this'll be my 4th MN xmas without one! I might change my name to Lenni if it is free anyway - don't ever use the Ed part iyswim.

Tree Am also glad you are off to paeds, to put your mind at rest as much as anything else.

Pat, Books, EPPM am of your day today, sounds fab.

Pat Amazing on losing 3lbs - well done you.

Kitty What a lovely post - I've had my hair cut today so had an hour and a half of relaxation - although there was a bloody pneumatic drill going outside the shop the whole time so not quite as relaxing as I'd hoped

Stripey Hope home alone going ok and C not driving you too crazy with teeth and lack of sleep. I'm home alone too until middle of tonight, its a pita. It gets easier when they get older as they are company.

Loads more I've forgotten...

All go still here - have agreed on one part of things - have effectively franchised a retail outlet to a friend. All very exciting and gives us a bit more income without any increased risk which is fab. Also means we can open an office ourselves locally which will give DH a new base to work out of and us all a bit more normality. No more working until 1am for me hopefully since I'll just work 1 day a week at the office instead. Am really pleased but prob going to mean nursery for DS in Jan 2 or 3 days a week so that I can go back to my work and do DH's admin for him. Hoping that my BIL gets the job he's being interviewed for next week up here so that DSis and I can share childcare and not need nursery. If that comes off on top of all the work stuff I'll be a very happy bunny.

Theres a "bone eating snot flower" on telly!

Sorry - bit of a mega post. Where is Moose when you need her

Lenni Its marginally closer to home (parents) but about 15 mins from my sister- brilliant, finally a babysitter on tap! :-D My mother and sister are coming up tomo until sat. This was planned pre- move, so its just good timing.

Have just been looking online for a house- pah... nothing i even vaugely like the look of! :-(

Thanks for all kind words. xx

X-posts lenni, that does sound exciting. i hope the childcare works itself out for you. to drilling during precious hair time.

I'm pleased to hear you will be close to your sister ray, Maybe she could introduce you to some people. fingers crossed on the house hunting front.

Yay lenni at exciting business projects.

Ray, thats fab you are so near sister. On door step really. Plus your parents will be more inclined to come to you as there are 2 of you near by, so less miles for you......so many positives!

Maybe a search agent could find a property for you? I know when I was helping the family I was nanny to move, they handed their needs to a search agent. They went and trawled and even knocked on doors to get the right property.

Mind you, that was a 6 million pad in Sydney. Nice!

What about renting Ray? Or perhaps you meant renting. If you are then going in to the offices or calling them might be better than online. I used to work in an estate agents whilst at uni and we rarely listed rentals on the internet since they usually went quickly so wasn't worth the effort. Also worth registering with the agents if buying since they will let you know about properties before get marketed giving you first chance on anything really lovely. Shame about your lovely house now though, always sounded very idyllic when you talked about it. Yay to your sister being close though - great news. Could you stay with her for a few days while you look for houses?

Kitty - drill wasn't good. Kind of undid the lovely head massage.

Lenni- sounds great about the businessa nd hope it all works out with your BIL, sharing childcare will be so jammy! Glad you mainly enjoyed your hair, I've got mine next tuesday when the DC's are at nursery trial session. Already looking forward to few hours off. Think I might have put 3lbs back on today as had a delicious danish and a brie and smoked salmon baguette . No dinner though, just had a bowl of fruit to compensate!

Kitty- Sorry you had such an awful night, it WILL get better. I found Zach instantly better when he was crawling and hit the 7 month mark. Community garden sounds lovely and the beer even better!

EPPM- OH the toys!!!!! I am going to be a nightmare with this new playroom, must get rid of my credit card before then . DD also told DH all about it, remembering everyones names which was impressive! She was a brat and a half when we got home though, wouldn't leave Z alone for a second.

Ray- Closer to parents good right? Do you still have to brave the M25 nightmare though? Hoping the property search proves fruitful soon.

HKZ-Your beachy hols sound lovely am so . Enjoy your night out.
The DM thing, as far as I can see, is a journo member of MN making money by reprinting (verbatim?) sections of MN, quoting usernames and all and submitting this as a weekly column 'This week on Mumsnet'. Nobody gave her permission and there are a few miffed peeps around (misquoted and wrong names used, sensitive issues etc).

Oh, good luck Chef with Violet in her new room

And MissJ, hope you are loving the London life and so of your iphone. You really must stop being awake at 1.30am though, doesn't do anything for the tiredness! Hope Nye enjoying his city break

thank you pat, i need to believe that there is light at the end of the long, long, long tunnel.

danish mmmmm

brie mmmmmmmmmm!

Am very about DM MN thing, I had no idea.

come to think of it, I am very about DM MN thing. Some people come on MN to share personal problems or because they are in distress. Its terrible to think they may feel they can't in case some woman sees fit to print it in an awful rag!

sorry, rant over.

Harriet screaming, dd1 keeps waking up crying and coughing, dh tired and trying his best on no food or rest, I'm in bed being useless as so tired and utterly fed up with it all.

Must try harder!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/808777-The-MN-Mail-Column-what-we-think-and-what-we?pg=1 this is what MN is saying about DM.

Hello lovely ladies.
Still feeling chirpy here despite my ds' trying to break it out of me. Ds1 woke at 4.10 and when I went in he said I want my diggers mummy. Lol when I spoke to dh on the phone this morning and he said did you give them to him?! Ds2 then woke at 4.30, 6 and 6.45 for the day. New meds clearly not made a difference yet as he has only slept for his usual 3 short naps of 20-30mins but there is hope for tomorrow.
Ray feel your pain as we did the same with rugby. Agree that Esme will make you get out and meet new people. Good luck finidng a house and hope you are ok without dp.
Elkie I am Richmond way. Anywhere near?
EPPM there are some lovely off white units in Ikea that I heart and need! We were ging to get some made but I promise the Ikea ones are just as good looking. Will try and do a link in a bit.
Tree poor you and DD1. You have had such a time of it. Is there anyone who can come and help you out?
Kitty to no sleep but to beer!
Dog at least that is a nice letter from the lady. Would you rather move and be settled somewhere else for Christmas or be happier to be there. I am an impaitent one and when I know something has to happen I just want to get on and do it.
Lenni sounds good re work. Hope the childcare works out for you.
Meet up sounds great. Pat that eating won't have put back on 3 lbs so just start again tomorrow. You are doing brilliantly.
Off to bed incase ds do a repeat of last night as don't want to be on my arse without dh. No milk and waitrose meant to be coming between 7-8am. Ds1 will go mental if none when he wakes up. What are the chances?

Oh tree poor poor you. It's awful when you reach the end of your tether. Will dd1 cuddle up in bed with you and can you then put dh in charge of Hatts or vice versa?

bless your heart tree you need to look after yourself too. You can't help being ill honey.

shame about kitten allergy dog nettle tea is good for allergies if thats any help. Perhaps not long term though as it also makes you wee!

Woah Dog deep conversations for a little one. BIL bought ds1 the Alfie book set and one is about the cat dying. Keep glossing over this part and saying it ran away as at 2 I don't want him to know about such sad things yet. God at nearly 32 I don't like knowing about sad things! Sounds like you handles it well though, so well done you.