Heck yeah Maz - I'll fly down to help you with Mat's birthday (I wish... *sigh*). But all the credit goes to my mum and aunty who organised most of the stuff - first birthdays are pretty easy though, we just had finger food, lolly bags for the parents to take home, and I brought a heap of toys from home for the bubbies to play with. And mum spent the day before blowing up balloons. Lots and lots of balloons. We were lucky though, the house my family were staying in (yep Gigi, it was a rental) was awesome, and it had a pool, so we all jumped in the pool later on.
Gigi hon, does DH know that you are at the point where you are feeling that you would be happier without him? Does he know what needs to change to make you feel like the relationship is worth pursuing. Or is this something that you are still processing internally. Even if it seems really bleak right now (and without going into too much detail on an open forum, believe me, I know what that feels like), trust can be rebuilt. Sometimes an event like the tax return problem can be a catalyst for change - it can make the relationship stronger because it forces both people to really evaluate what they need from the the relationship and how to achieve it. I'm suspecting that this is not an isolated event, that it's symptomatic of a larger pattern of behaviour that you're not happy with, but the question is, is it something that you think that your DH can, or will want to change given the opportunity? (Sorry, I've just read over that and I apologise if it's come across sounding all counsellor-ish). I just really really hope that you find your happiness sweet, because it really breaks my heart to see you unhappy, and know that I'm here if you need someone to talk to, or a virtual shoulder to lean on.
Someone asked about the teething necklaces at night - I take Euan's off before bed (and when he bathes), but he wears it for day sleeps. He goes to bed so late at night anyway that his sleep has still improved out of sight, but I have noticed that he is grumpier and experiencing more discomfort on awakening. He likes to chew his (and can get it in his mouth no problems), and because he mostly sleeps topless I can't tuck it away where he won't get to it.
Kaz - I'm working on piccies, I promise. I took 230 over the week that my family were up, and I'm now going through and sorting, editing, colour correcting etc, etc. Oh, and BTW, I like your new avvy and love the tagline. And I'm glad that there are signs of recovery and that Pip is being tempted with fruit.
There was someone else that asked me a question but I can't find it now. Sorry whoever it was. If it was important please beat me over the head with a wet nappy until I remember.
Oh, Gigi, you asked if he roared like a tiger at those who dubbed him the gayest baby in the village in his jungle prints? Of course he did!! Although it's mostly his dad who calls him that (and his mum too ). My mum vehemently and staunchly denies it, but then goes and plays Abba at him. Now what kind of influence is that???
Euan also had his needles today (and like Aiden is sleeping like a... well, a baby really), and is only 100gm heavier than last time he was weighed about 2 or 3 months ago. He's still 10.38kg, and is 79cm tall. I think he's lost weight since he's been walking. So he won't be out of his mediums any time soon LOL.
Good boy Euan Sleep for your mama!! Well Aiden's being so good and his top teeth are starting to come through. Apparently teething comes fast and hard here
We got fluffy mail today a jaguar berryplush and two blueberry minkees I cant help but pat his bum. I want minkee knickers they look so comfy
Hmmm Im looking for ideas of what to do tomorrow though so throw your ideas out there I cant stand another day at home
WOHB: Retro Blueberry Minkee
oooh, that reminds me, must sell my small jaguar BP and blue itti... but they're too cute! Why does my boy have to grow up so quick?
rhyb - what to do in Cairns tomorrow? hmmm... go to Rusty's, pick up a case (or seven) of mangoes and send it to me quick smart!! pweeeeeaaaase???
Us - Pip looking gorgeous in lime green minky with rhinocerous embroidered candy-cane and red inner christmas nappy out shopping! WAY too cute! Had him just running around in nappy & necklace, couldn't help myself. I mean, when they're that cute ... and he felt like it ... who am I to stop him?
Dad & DH are now coming down with virus, am worried about Dad (given he's 75 and more susceptable) than DH. I think I'm on the mend, still a bit woozy when coughing though.
Speaking of mangoes, I was really proud of myself today, the cubes were too slippery for Riv, so Nelle the Problem Solver coated them in coconut! Mmm...
WORB: A sposie, hoping to TT him soon...not sure how to go about it though...
WOSB: BBH
Oh dont talk about ittis Im eyeing some off I really want to try them but DP says no cz Ive had fluffy mail twice this week
Mangoes Ha Id probably eat em all cz well Im a guts when it comes to mangoes
). My mum vehemently and staunchly denies it, but then goes and plays Abba at him. Now what kind of influence is that???
Well Aiden's being so good and his top teeth are starting to come through. Apparently teething comes fast and hard here 
NR from hell still clearing up...
Mmm...
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