Goodness me, I haven't been on this year.
I hope everyone is over the post Christmas slump?
I was rather hoping the snow would prevent DH from going to work but it's not really settling. Fingers crossed for heavy fall tonight.
I am knee deep in audit preparations for a client of mine. They have aparently been issued a qualified opinion report the past few years so I am eager to get them through with flying colours.
Fei - Thank you for the lovely mental image of blanke schwimmer penisse.
I see Gui mentioned she was very jealous.
Like ogling mens genitals eh Gui? No surprise there.
WFH - Wishing your Mum a speedy MRI and an end to the worry for all of you.
Wriggly - Eh? Someone sent you this?
Kali - Poor you. No booze.
Having said that, I seem incapable of getting drunk anymore. Or infact, having more than two small drinks without falling asleep. We have so much Christmas alcohol left, I just can't seem to neck the damn stuff like I used to. Probably a good thing for my children.
Re night feeding, I am still feeding Holly at least once. For me, that is simply the path of least resistance. But do what works for you and when it no longer does then it's your prerogative to change. Sorry, that's just unhelpful waffle isn't it? I hope you get some rest soon.
Boff - OMFG, you are still struggling with the SPD? Were you fighting fit, I would be in awe of your juggling skills. But with the SPD too! You really are our Boudicca.
Hooray for weight loss, and for Felix accepting a bottle.
Bicnod - Your NYE post made me giggle. DH and I struggle to finish a bottle of champagne between us. There used to be a time when we called that breakfast.
HH - Mama? That's so cool. Clever LO. Holly can say Bulla and Badoosh. It's anyones guess what they mean.
Tigga - I'm sorry, but i'm sticking with my diesel powered rabbit.
Bebe - Sweetheart, it's none of my business but I really would give your body a break before getting pregnant again. I got pregnant when Ellen was 15 months and while I am very happy with the age gap I do feel as though I am physically spent. Christmas break came at the right time because I think I had pretty much hit a wall. If you are in any doubt at all, please don't be persuaded by anyone else, it's your body. You have to be kind to yourself first and foremost.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
I appreciate what you are saying about feeling less maternal though. I was certain I wanted three and it was odd to discover that I am very happy to consider my family complete. I keep thinking "surely I want more?", but honestly I think I was swayed by the fact I am one of five and assumed I would want a large family too. I love the idea but the reality is something else.
FWIW I do still consider myself very maternal.
Gosh, as if to prove a point, my two have just been scrapping over who gets a cuddle. That is a distinct disadvantage of small age gaps.
WFH - You don't paint Orbit green every morning? That's asking for it really.
Seriously though, how do you deal with the know it alls? I would love someone to mention SWMNBN to me just so I could go off on one but nobody ever has.
Ginger - Gabrielle Palmer is a hero of mine but breastfeeding Ellen didn't stop me getting pregnant. But then i'm from Irish stock and we only have to hang our washing next to a man's.
Your dream was spooky, I was wondering about that very thing only the other day. How peculiar.
Good luck with your clothes shopping.
Bronze - We have been discussing a vasectomy. Do you mind me asking if there have been any issues for your DH?
Ok, I haven't finished catching up but posting now so I don't lose ths. Holly is hammering the keyboard with a toy kettle.