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willsurvivethis · 05/06/2010 12:57

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latrucha · 09/11/2010 20:14

I was thinking this. Is that on? I may be getting confused.

Sabela is getting (in some combination for Christmas and birthday): doll's house, baby laptop, fancy dress stuff, bit and bobs like hair clips, mini baby doll from elc, pyjamas, lunch bag.

We also got her a shop till which we gave her early and she adores.

IMO she is spoilt rotten!

simpson · 09/11/2010 20:18

What time are we thinking as I am reliant on footie unfortunately Grin Hmm

Fillybuster · 09/11/2010 23:25

Is this the dolls house you bought last year and hid in the attic LaT? I think we should have done that - we got her a clunky 2-year-old friendly cheap version from Smyths last year and although she has enjoyed it, it doesnt really have the play value of a proper dolls house...but I don't want to get her another one this year as the old one is still in one piece, iyswim?

So far I've bought a 'girl pirate' costume from Asda (months ago), as she always wants to be a pirate with Ari (Gingeme - I loved your boys as pirates, by the way! :) ) and some cute rabbit slippers and thats about it. So I think I'll add in some books and new pjs and maybe a dolls picnic set or something to go with all our existing kitchen cooking stuff.

For Ari I have got: Superman costume, books, Arsenal sheets, puzzle books.

Maybe I'll get some brio train tracks on ebay for the kids to share as they both love that....Hmm

Nothing for Mia Grin

JustKeepSparkling · 10/11/2010 06:30

LaT - that place looks fine, I should be fine whatever time suits everyone else really - i still need to confirm that DH doesn't have plans but even if he does i'll just bring both boys (anyone bringing an older one, Simps?).

How's your Dad doing?
How are you all doing?

H isn't getting anything terribly exciting for Christmas, has all of T's toys to play with/chew already.
I'm trying to get him a little wooden trike off eBay (may wait for birthday) as he seems more able to try and push himself forward on those compared to the plastic truck thing we have.

I've got him some bits from Hawkins Bazaar, a battery-powered colour changing light thing, a liquid timed (think 80's desk toy).

And the main excitement for him will be my fave present idea of all time (from someone else i must add!):
big cardboard box full of normal balloons & 2 helium balloons, wrapped up in remnants of paper. Hoping to get a ITNG balloon for H, haven't been to party shop for a while but they seem to have most things.
Bit of a faff on 23rd/24th to do but think they'll both love it Grin

latrucha · 10/11/2010 07:29

That sounds great JKS. And I'm liking the idea of a changing light thing and am off to investigate!

What time would you need to come Simspon? I'm sure we can work somethin out.

Filly - yes it's the same one and actually it is on offer again now in Toys r us, so you could get it for next year!

so, as you will see from the time of this post, Sabela hasn't been sleeping too well since we've been here. I'm beside myself with tiredness. Sabela, Daniel and I are all sleeping int he same room and Sabela is constantly trying to get into my bed. I'm not letting her as I have night feeds with Daniel and I don't think any of us will sleep any better with three in a bed and probably much worse. I was so cross when woken by her at 5.15 that I got her to try to sleep for an hour and then got up. Very cross mummy, especially as Daniel has been spark out all night.

I suppose it can be expected with all the disruption. She's very worried about her Grandad, and obsessed with things medical. We got her a train set from Tesco yesterday (she's being spoilt but we need to pass the days! Train set is fab for £10 by the way and you can get another bridge to make it go further). Anyway, it has a little hsopital in it and she's been asking and asking why people go to hospital, so I've been focussing on mummy going to hospital to have Danny and people getting better etc.

Dad is very weak, and often confused from the morphine. His wife still has most of the pressure on her as we all believe that she understands him better when we can't, which she often doesn't and also she is the one he wants if he wants something. He is talking less and less, and often we can't understand it but hen occasionally he will say something so sharp and funny that makes us all look like fools. We still don't know whether to expect weeks or days.

Both of my brothers are here and one is being very helpful and between DH, myself and him we're doing all the household stuff. I think I am going to stay with the children when DH and brother have to go back as I don't think it's fair to leave Step mum caring solo anymore. She's done so much. Not good for my sleep though.

Other brother is essentially looking after himself and rubbing people up the wrong way, but he is making an effort ot be friendly and sensible (although failing). I am very sceptical about him suddenly wanting to be nice to me (which he hasn't in 37 years). I'm suspicious we ar ebeing lined up as a replacement crutch when Dad is dead. HE has already mentioned in passing coming to Aberywstwyth. I am not going to allow it.

God help us all!

Sorry for long post. Splurge time!

JustKeepSparkling · 10/11/2010 07:41

Annoyingly LaT i can't find that light on HB's website anymore, i think i was discounted so maybe out of stock now?

Other things i've also remembered, light up balloons from HB are a favourite.

And for older DC, those biros with loads of colours in, that you pick one, then click the top and pick another? anyway T loves his, bought a few weeks ago.

You are doing a fab job, keep going :)

Oh and H up at 4.57. T up at 6.15. yey.

simpson · 10/11/2010 08:30

I got M a dolls house from studio24 last yr which is still in the attic.

She will get it for her birthday Smile

LaT - my dad can't pick me up from Colchester till 5.30/6.

If it works out too late for everyone, I can try and meet up another time Smile

JustKeepSparkling · 10/11/2010 09:57

Simps - what time will you get there?
and is Studio24 good? was looking at their Christmas trees, some v cheap and just wondering if there's a catch.

simpson · 10/11/2010 10:30

studio24 seemed ok to me but the dolls house is in its box still Grin

Would probably get there about 1ish.

Filly - yes will have both Dcs Smile

gingeme · 10/11/2010 13:01

Hi ladies.
The party went very well and we all had a fantastic night Grin I shall put pics on soon.
Joined a new mums and tots group today. The lady who runs it is an old school friend Shock
Edward is currently at his new pre school. Every afternoon from 12.30-3. Still waiting to hear from schools for David Hmm hes driving me mad now !!
We are getting a kitten on Friday. A ginger tom! I was sitting watching stenders last night and saw a tiny little mouse run across our living room floor. Time to get a cat Grin
How is everyone?
New beans all growing well I hope? Smile
So sorry to hear about your Dad LaT Sad best wishes to you and your family xx
Just don't have a clue what to get the lo's for Christmas this year. Every time I ask what they would like they change their minds .
Posting pics now Smile

mixedmamameansbusiness · 10/11/2010 13:09

I used to always order from Studio. I think they are greta for little personalised bits and pieces.

I still need to check with DH about Saturday. If I come though I can bring S JKS so that T will have some older company.

I am not really sure what we are doing for presents this year, esp as we have E bday early Jan, then S in Feb and then baby in March. S is very easy he has asked for some board games etc but E is harder really.

latrucha · 11/11/2010 15:33

I'm not sure Saturday is going to work for us. Step mother will be on her own as DH back to work and brothers gone. Not sure it's fair to leave her solo. I would love it though! And so would S. TBh dreading Saturday to Weds as children waking about 5 times a night and Dad keeps wanting t get out of bed, which he can't do but we have painful bargaining and painful shifting in bed to do before he will consent to give up the attempt. Holding his hand now which is nice.

simpson · 11/11/2010 21:32

sorry to hear this LaT ((hugs)) for you...

Am on here or MN if you want to chat anytime....

madmouse · 11/11/2010 22:02

Me too LaT - and you have my phone number. Please use it - feeling very useless right now unable to offer real support, but thinking of you xx

simpson · 12/11/2010 17:29

Thinking of you today LaT....

I went to ring H on wednesday so he could speak to kids (as usual) and he did not answer...

He is supposed to ring kids today (normally calls 4.30ish) and no call yet, I have a feeling something has happened Sad

Might text his sister later....

madmouse · 13/11/2010 09:52

Oh no Simpson I hope everything is ok there Sad keep us posted x

JustKeepSparkling · 13/11/2010 12:39

Simps - any news?

LaT - sorry to hear about today. But I am prepared to come up during the week, i don't think it's good for you & DC to stay in all the time. just my opinion.

latrucha · 13/11/2010 14:20

Thanks JKS. Thanks all.

simpson · 13/11/2010 15:01

I rang him at 7 in the end and he claimed he had forgotten Hmm

I asked him what he was getting Dcs for Xmas and he said he has no money, so I guess nothing then....Sad

J is being picked up today at 4ish by my youngest brother who is having him overnight and taking him to the science museum tomorrow as a belated birthday treat Smile

I still have M unfortunately Grin as otherwise I would be "on the razzle" as the kids call it!! Grin Grin

Oh, any ideas on what to do with two 2yr olds??

I might have to have my friends DD on thursday next wk. Her & M are very competitive with each other (although fond of each other too iyswim) and I don't really fancy taking them out as could imagine them both running in opoosite directions at the same time Hmm

latrucha · 13/11/2010 20:33

Sticking. My local supermarket has lots of foam shapes etc and glue pens. Also glittery 'jewels'. hours of fun.

have you got a garden? If so, 'go ...go ...stop' walking.

Two puschairs and two dolls. Get her to bring hers.

Decorating biscuits with icing sugar and silver balls etc..

simpson · 13/11/2010 21:55

Think sticking/gluing is a good idea.

I alao have loads of playdoh etc...

Then there is always the trampoline in the garden too Smile

Don't really want to take them out as I don't drive and both of them (M included) are bolters

latrucha · 14/11/2010 14:40

Tents made out of sheets too. We tie ours to the side of the cot and put the other ends in drawers. Tea party inside

latrucha · 14/11/2010 15:28

How many of your LOs are still having naps?

I'm having hell on earth with Sabela ATM.

JustKeepSparkling · 14/11/2010 15:50

Definitely bring her own doll/pram, multiple tea party/shopping/doctors opportunities then.
And indoor tents always a winner :)

And if we're honest, come CBeebies Grin

re naps; H is a bit all over the place now. he can get through a day with no nap, though gets v tired.
he loves to have a nap but needs waking after about an hour or he'll be up at bedtime.
And we've had horrid early mornings which we seem to have stopped so i prefer to keep him awake, even if he needs some 'downtime with his 'kiki' (blankie) :)

gingeme · 14/11/2010 16:55

George still naps from 12-2 but is pretty ok if he misses it. Edward could realy do with a nap sometimes but refuses point blank. He did actualy have an hour on the sofa yesterday Smile
We have a new addition to our family as of Friday. A ginger kitten named Tango. He is beautiful and about 22 weeks old. I took him to the vets Friday evening for his jabs and worming etc. He was a bit skittish Saturday but seems much better today Smile
Simpson who is upset the most if h doesn't ring the children? If theyre not bothered I would ask him not to bother at all tbh Hmm
I used to be with Studio for years then when I stopped ordering from them it seemed to take me months to pay off a little bit of money as they seemed to keep adding things like payment protection and things. Luckily I had the oppertunity to pay it all off in one go. That was about a year ago and they still send me a catalogue twice a year which goes straight into the recycling Hmm
Well DH on annual leave for 2 weeks. He's fitting a bath into our wet/shower room next week Smile ah I miss my bath.
Has anyone checked out my birthday pics yet?