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Indith · 04/10/2009 21:03

Oh go on then.

I'm rubbish at titles though but I bow down to Oli's cakes and supermum.

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Lenni · 28/01/2010 22:14

Thanks everyone - Castles I think you might be on to something with her being not quite ready for this. It may sound crazy but I wanted her to go now and get settled before the next batch of preschoolers arrive at Easter since I know all of them (there will be 8 in DD's year, a bumper year!) and they are all much more confident than DD and very determined. DD ends up getting last pickings on everything at playgroup or parties since she is hesitant and er...polite I really wanted her to be settled before they all arrived so she stands more of chance of getting enough attention and doesn't get overlooked or railroaded in games and things.

Yay for SIL Eli - hope it is over quickly! about your Uncle, DH and DD2's teacher. Your poor Uncle, must be a real worry.

jabberwocky · 29/01/2010 05:06

goodness, eli, you've got your hands full!

lenni, every child is so different. Ds1 went to Mother's Day Out for 1/2 day two days a week at 3 1/2 then pre-school 3 days a week at 4. It was all he could take and he really loves school now. Ds2 on the other hand, has been in mother's day out since just before 2 for 3 to 4 days a week and thrives on it.

Indith · 30/01/2010 12:52

Hello! I really should be sorting out the pile of washing up and other mess but I keep popping on to active convos and not posting here, very naughty of me.

AQ dd enjoys bashing a spoon around and sort of attempting to use it but generally just flicks the contents everywhere.

Ds has gone back to witholding every time we try potty training so goodness knows when it will finally happen. Suppose at least he has had so many trial runs when it comes it will happen cleanly and quickly [hopeful]

Eli sorry about the migraines, uncle and leaving teacher but yay for SIL

Lenni for dd and preschool. My gut instinct is to say leave it and try next term. Maybe she will be happier when that little bit older and also when she isn't the only one.

EV ds is pushing boundries too. The naughty step gets regular use but it never feels like it is doing any good. He also keeps asking for TV. I really miss our recordable box we used to have as he loves to watch Thomas in the morning but I find if it is on in the morning he asks for it more, if we don't have it on at all then he seems to forget then he can have a nice snuggle in front of it before bath when he is shattered and needs to just sit! It all infuriates me though. I know it is a stage like any other but ARGH! I know that he knows that shouldn't be doing things but all I seem to say is "don't fiddle, no you don't take the batteries out, don't throw it you'll break it, don't swing ont he stairgate, what did I say? Don't swing on the gate! No! Get off your sister. Do NOT push, do not hit, do not shout. Don't yell at your sister that's my job. If you need help ask don't break it and throw a tantrum. Stop pressing buttons on the washing machine. Don't fiddle. Stop fiddling. What did I say? Stop fiddling, that means don't touch. Oh for goodness sake put it back."

He can be very sweet though. Sometimes.

Dd has a horrible cold poor girl although of course it means sleep has taken several steps back yet again Poor dh is working this weekend on the office move so he will be taking a couple of long weekends soon so she had better be over it so we can tackle her again!

My friend had a baby on Tuesday and I went for a quick snuggle yesterday evening He is so perfect and tiny and lovely, he had just finished feeding so when she handed him to me he was crashed out with a dribble of milk down his chin [broody]

Am not allowed to be broody, don't tell dh! Need to have sleep and not be on ADs.

Ds is still singing and playing in bed. Grrr. He refused to nap yesterday and really needed to so had terrors last night. I really want him to nap today!

We had a dusting of snow overnight, just when almost all the remaining snow and ice had melted! Looks like it is melting quickly thankfully but ds had a nice time chasing me round the park this morning brandishing snowballs

Off to tell him to shut up and then do the washing up before Madam decides to wake up. She is at that delightful point where you can't do anything with her around as she will either be exploring the bin, breaking the dishes or trying to climb up my leg.

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castlesintheair · 30/01/2010 13:05

Indith, you sound really pissed off. Hope you get some sleep soon. You've probably heard it all a million times before but: ignore the annoying stuff and praise the good. DS is only doing it for attention and if he doesn't get it for the negative the balance will swing towards postive. Trust me

Hope you are OK Eli?

Lenni, whatever you do, she will be fine, just do what is best for you and her right now. Really feel for you, it is so hard sometimes.

I'm probably just immune to it all after 8 years (!!) but it does get easier as they get older.

jabberwocky · 30/01/2010 16:33

Aww, Indith, it sounds like things are really tough atm. One thing that I struggle with is just how different boys are from girls. I grew up more or less as on only child and loved to read, play with my dolls or play board games. The boys like to tackle each other, push themselves, their toys (and ME!) to the breaking point just as an experiment, and generally try to take everything apart just to see how it works. It drives me to distraction frequently but I read an article in Wondertime about a mother who decided to spend a weekend saying Yes as much as possible and discovered that a lot of her NO responses were more automatic and doing the YES really went pretty well. I try to remind myself of this as it does make life easier. Sadly, NO is still too automatic for me.

jabberwocky · 30/01/2010 16:36

link to article

Lenni · 30/01/2010 23:17

Had text off aq yesterday - she has fallen down stairs and fractured right shoulder, may need op. Can't mn but knew about dd's preschool disaster so hopefully reading. Hope you are recovered quickly aq.

Thanks for sympathies with dd - is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Lots of tears been shed this week. I'm going to persevere, her teacher says she is really seeing a big improvement in how she is once there so will give it another week, or at least as long as my heart takes to completely break.

Indith - hope you are okay. Do you fancy organising that meet up? Maybe seeing my less than perfect pair would help? DD gets very similar conversation.

jabberwocky · 31/01/2010 02:03

Oh dear, AQ

Currently have splitting HA and have told dh it is up to him to get the boys in bed. They are just so loud and boisterous!

EVye · 31/01/2010 08:29

Oh no AQ.

Elibean · 01/02/2010 08:30

Rushing again, but big hugs to LenniEd and shocked get-well wishes to AQ....poor you, sounds so painful. And falling sounds scary.

Nephew adorable, btw, met him on Saturday...if I didn't have a Big Birthday this year I'd be broody

accessorizequeen · 01/02/2010 11:16

hi everyone
can't really type but can lurk so still here
managing with help from family and bit of paid help luckily, will hear whether op on fri. hope not!
hugs to indith and lenni

castlesintheair · 01/02/2010 16:07

AQ. Get well soon!

MaHumbug · 01/02/2010 20:14

Oh dear AQ, I do hope you don't have to have an op. A survival tip - I really think you should consider employing a secretary to enable you to post here as and when. Maybe your OH would be the ideal candidate....

Have they given you strong pain killers?

MaHumbug · 01/02/2010 20:16

Doh - you don't have to answer that question. Sit back and lurk to your hearts content.

accessorizequeen · 02/02/2010 10:54

ma
think dp too tired from doing all my chores to be sec too
not strong enough painkillers, need more! hurt hip yesterday too so now look like hunchback of notre dame. just have one baby and ds2 today, forget how much hard work it is with twins sometimes

EVye · 02/02/2010 15:27

Poor AQ

On a lighter note, does anyone fancy helping me come up with a holiday? 1 week in the Easter hols. Preferably a kids club. Preferably warm but would do UK for the right place. Budget is about 2k. It will be our first proper holiday for a long time. Needs to be hotel as I dont want to be looking after everyone all the time.

Lenni · 02/02/2010 21:28

Thinking of you AQ, hope beginning to heal and news on Fri is good.

EV - Italy or Greece ime are fab with children as you can do grown up type stuff and take the kids e.g. restaurants as is more family orientated. Not sure about kids clubs there though, not really Italian style, but prob hotels in resorts with kids clubs. If you are staying in the UK I'd recommend Wales and Cornwall, but can't remember whereabouts you are so might be too far to drive. I went into travel agent when we were booking to go somewhere for my 30th in Easter and just ran off a list of what holiday had to have and they came up with a load of suggestions.

EVye · 03/02/2010 08:15

Thanks Lenni - we decided to spend the same money in UK and have opted for here instead

MaHumbug · 03/02/2010 10:57

It looks lovely EV. We're off to Centerparcs this year and I can't wait!

castlesintheair · 03/02/2010 12:13

Ooh, EV I've stayed there. Tis very nice. Also recommend the luxury family hotels esp the one in Fowey and the one just outside Weymouth.

jabberwocky · 03/02/2010 14:36

EV, it looks lovely!

ds2 is proudly sporting his black fingernails I got the polish for Halloween last year and he is quite enamoured with it. Dh is not amused....

EVye · 03/02/2010 16:25

castles - fowey was our next choice!

jabberwocky · 06/02/2010 18:56

Where is everyone?

Lenni · 06/02/2010 19:56

Here! Been enjoying your facebook links Jabber, really interesting.

Busy atm, doing DH's VAT return and also writing my thesis (finally!). Have also been asked to teach some undergrads - feel very honoured but completely terrified. Excellent experience though.

DD went to preschool on Thursday without crying

jabberwocky · 06/02/2010 20:03

Thanks, lennie! I'm enjoying FB more than I thought I would now that I finally committed to the idea.

Congratulations all around. Thesis, teaching and no-tears preschool all good