Filly ? wow, you are superwoman, anyone would be exhausted after visiting 3 museums in one day never mind someone who is newly pregnant sounds like Tamara?s walking is coming on really well. I can?t let Xavier go anywhere on foot as he runs off and will not stop and I can?t catch him with DD in tow, he is very dangerous I am trying to teach him to ?freeze? but it?s not working yet. He loves those baby buggies he chose a dolly before Aaliyah was born, I thought it would help him adjust to her. He ignores the doll unless his friends play with it but he adores his sister so that?s fine!
Lilyloo ? this seems to be the Christmas of advent calendars for us. We have 4! Two cards and one bog one with pictures and a chocolate one. Xavier seems to understand that we open a window a day on all of them apart from the chocolate one which o have to hide before and after he?s had the chocolate or else he shouts ?more, more?. He is a little frightened of Santa when he has seen him so far ? maybe the 3 kings will have more appeal! Xavier is addicted to his dummy, more now than ever I think he is pretty addicted to his ?bobble? (bottle) too but he doesn?t have a favourite toy or anything. Good idea re the bubble wrap!
LaT ? glad you are feeling ok I know what you mean about Daddy being the favourite one, its ok though because my little one only wants me! Xavier is a really fussy eater, some days he hardly east anything, he does adore soup though have you read the Mumsnet guide to toddlers? It really makes you realise that you are not alone. I don?t offer alternatives but I do just give him the next part of the meal e.g. a yoghurt or a mandarin, he then often comes back to eat the first course. Xavier now points at my boob and says ?boob ? Aaliyah ? milk? and I always say ?yes, that is where Aaliyah gets her milk and when you were a baby you got your milk from Mummy too? he just nods and says ?bobble (Bottle) ? Daddy? as it is DH who gives him his morning and evening bottles. He does still put his hands down my top to touch my skin for comfort. I love listening to Xavier chatting away in his room ?after hours? I just wish I could see what he was doing without him knowing. I could hire out my DH as a midwife if you like
JKS ? love the sound of your Christmas next week what ?food? are you leaving for the reindeers? I?ve heard some people leave water and carrots and others oats with glitter in. When I was a kid we left a beer and a mince pie for Santa. Some people even do boot marks in flour don?t they? I love all these traditions hope Plan A works and of course I?ll be thinking of you all on 16th. What?s a balance bike?
Simpson ? glad the kids had a lovely time in Ireland and that they seem to have got over the whole ignoring the girl thing (that was your in-laws wasn?t it?) sorry to hear she suffered from eating something, hope that was the only episode. I wanted to get the decorations up today but DH has lost the key to our storeroom where they are all kept M?s speech sounds great!
Gingeme ? My Mum said she used to listen intently when we told ?Santa? what we wanted in the lead up to Christmas! I think the cake stalls are the best thing about fetes. Interesting about George and the milkshakes, I thought I?d try that tack with Xavier. Hope David is feeling better.
Angechica ? I feel for you with the violence towards the dog, Xavier is the same with the cat. He doesn?t mean to, there is no malice just over-enthusiasm and not knowing his own strength but I am not only sorry for her but very worried she?ll scratch or bite him one of these days. I keep showing him how to stroke her and telling him why he shouldn?t lash out at her but it doesn?t always seem to get taken on board. Hope DH?s interview went well.
Madmouse ? I?ve heard of that Toddler Taming book, that strategy sounds interesting, I?ll try it.
Nicky6 ? I?m pureeing everything in sight again too, my DD is not as enthusiastic as Xavier was but more seems to be going in at each meal.