We loved the cake too, I thought it turned out really well, the older kids loved it!!
Some cards arrived today..Thank You - Jake & Tara (Karlie of course),Lakshman & Prama, Amber & Jen, They were all very cute, will have to start putting them in his album.
Cookie glad to see your back, thanks for the comments on FB, I think we are a gr8 lill family too, you also have 2 great boys by the looks of it. You are no useless, we are all thinking of the people affected, some people help with money other with kind words and thoughts, Hun it helps in times like this.
Thanks for adding me girls, it's cool to put a face to all the posts.
Kato, Zane is grizzly too he has his 2 bottom ones coming through the poor bubba, the lumps are huge, I hope they are through soon for us both, I know how you feel about feeling bad about not knowing what's going on, but we are all doing the best we can!! And I perosnally think we are all doing pretty damn good!! We had to get our dog put down 7 months ago but couldn't bear to get rid of his "house"(Zeus he was my other baby) Adam & i were talking about it the other day about cutting the front out of his old kennell for Zane would make an awesome cubby for when he's a bit bigger (just reading that it sounds a bit dodgy doesn't it!!) But it really does look like a little house.
Thats awesome that your work is going to do that Prama for the fire/flood victims and also the boys giving away their toys, I have just been watching the news and have had to turn it off, I was sitting there with tears dropping off my chin, It's just so horrible, the whole thing is just devastating, and the poor little boy taken by a crocodile in Nrth QLD floods and the 5 that lost their lives, makes me feel really sad.
Bun Zane does exactly the same thing as Catherine, he is so naughty and I have food all over the place too, My mum was mortified when she was here, ahahahah oh well!!
Jen, what tat do you have, I've always been to scared..I hate needles, Ad got that one about a year ago now, very patriotic of him, All of the guys in the Army seem to have something like that, Im sure he will no doubt get more, he loves it.
Esme how did the lentils go? Does Jasper like them? Zane is pretty good with food but I can't for the life of me get him to eat fruit, Fruit flavor fine like banana custard, or apple & raspberry yoghurt but not proper fruit, soo annoying. The faces are hilarias (sp)though.
BBL need to have a shower, I have pumpkin and other vegies in my hair. Lovely I know!
LOL Sonya, ahh, I avoid getting on me, but my house is always covered!
I have considered getting a playpen just for him to eat in,
With fruit - how do you give it to him, diced up pieces?
Alex is great with fruit and veges (so not his father's child, ), he also loves yoghurt, sandwiches and cheese. The only thing he doesn't seem too fussed about is his meat! I think he gets frustrated with having to chew it for so long. Not sure...
Finally found a straw cup that Alex will drink out of, wooohooo.
How many bottles / breastfeeds is everyone still having... and bottlefeeds, how much?
I have first time mum paranoia and am worried i am not doing things right.
Alright, DS is attacking me and blowing raspberries on my boobs, and it's way after his bedtime.
Have a good night everyone!
Thanks Jen for Jakes card. Poor jake seem to get the raw end of the deal sometimes. MIL gave jake a freddo for his birthday present. She off to Queensland for a holiday with her girlfriend, so she can afford something. Steve said "Just get him something small" , but thats just being silly. Steve's dad forgot about him too. My kids are the only kids on both sides of our family, so I dont know why Steve's family are sooo slack. (Sorry I just needed to vent.)
Cookiemonster, The best cup i have found is the playtex insulator cup. Jon and Kate plus 8 (The tv show with 6 kids) use them too.
Esme. How did those vegies go? I hate the smoke smell, you tend to get use to it after a while. Smoked vegies.lol
Sonya, Jakes been a bit against sleep today. I wonder if he's getting teeth too. How long did it take to make that bithday cake? Yikes!
Prama, your hubby is well contained with his emotion's. I would be worried the whole time DH would of snot him one. I hope they shoved that 2 extra coke bottles up his @##.LOL.
Jen, Did Carly post on here????? Jakes naughty too. He rips the dvd playes out of their cabnets, so DH had to sticky velcro them down.
Sorry if I missed anyone, but the air con guy is turning up soon. I really didnt want him to see me in my PJS.
Karlie OMG, our MIL's can never meet they would get along so well and probably conspire against us!! LOL!! That is soooo something she would do!! She gave us nothing when he was born, not even a card, It's frustrating isn't it, I guess I struggle with it because DH's Dad is the same (they are seperated) Zane got nothing this birthday not even a phonecall. Where my parents spoil him rotten. Z is the only grandchild on both sides too so you would think they would be utterly adored...?? Do you normally get along with Steve's parents? The cake didn't take too long, I did the cake on Fri and froze it and then decorated it sat morning B4 the party. I had all the deco's before hand though it was just a matter of putting them on.
Sorry Prama we were piggies and ate most of it then I did "take home plates" sorry!! We get posted around every two years and I think Sydney is on the cards for next year, so if that is true you guys can just just come to Zane's next party and eat all the cake you like!!
Cookie, Zane is down to 2 BF a day one in the morning when he wakes up and one B4 bed (both sides) I was going to keep going but I need to wean him so I can go back on the combined pill having all sorts of drama's with the mini (a whole new post) so hopefully within 3 weeks he will not be BF'ing anymore. I have just replaced the BF midday with some milk in a sippy cup if he wants it, sometimes he doesn't My GP said yesterday that because milk is only a part of his diet now I didn't need to do formula or bottles so I won't worry with that. The cups we use are Nuby they have a little straw out the top and handles on both sides, He does have some other which he uses but they seem to be his faves.I have tried giving Z fruit all sorts of ways fresh, stewed, mashed, canned, in one of those suckyoutythings all to no avail. I will keep trying maybe the fruit fairies will come and one day he will wake up loving fruit!! Cheers to that!
Hows the smoke down in VIC today? I haven't turned the TV on yet today, almost scared to because it's sooo upsetting. Hoping nothing has changed and you are
all still safe. My fingers are crossed!!
Jen I had a look through some of your pics last night on FB, Amber is such a happy baby, You guys are such a cute little family, really gorgeous!!
Kato how are the molars coming along?? I wish Z would cut them poor bubba.
Needing a cup of liquid sanity (coffee) so will BBL.
O I made it through the night without hearing every noise so I'm getting used to being alone again, I used to do it for months at a time when DH was oversea's but ever since Z came along it's just so much harder. 10 sleeps to go!! Yay!!
Just having a cup a liquid sanity too, Sonya... Need it in the morning; LOL, I can't wait for Jasper to go down for his morning sleep, because it means coffee and BB!
Cookie - we are on three BF per day; morning, after lunch and before bed. I kind of want to cut down, but don't have the heart... He just loves it too much, so we just keep going for a bit longer. If Alex loves his fruit, vegies and milk/dairy, I don't think you have to worry about his milk/formula intake as he will get enough of everything through his food. I have seen some similar questions in the bf/solids general discussion with some very good answers, maybe have a read back through them? Jasper doesn't eat much meat either, I just try to give him egg, dairy or tuna everyday with lunch to get some protein into him.
Sonya - I hear you on hearing every noise during the night for the first couple of nights when DH isn't home. I do the same. Just when you are used to being by yourself and start to sleep well again they get home... DP came home yesterday; so I am back to sleeping well. Only ten days (nine nights?) to go...
Karlie - So sad that MIL can't even be bothered to buy him a decent present... I just can't believe people can be like that. I am very lucky; my PIL are worth their weight in gold; they are there when you need them and even though DS is grandchild no. 7 he still gets spoiled rotten.
Prama - How's Poopy? Did he sleep a bit last night? Jasper might be getting teeth too, as his hands have not been out of his mouth the last couple of days and he is having nappy rash again. I have managed to get some Hylands tablets, so we are all ready for the big event!
It sounds like I am missing out on a lot of pictures as I am not on FB... does anyone know if I can have a look at your profiles without having one myself? I am afraid I might get addicted to yet another internet site, so have tried to stay away so far... BB is taking up all my internet time!
LOL, the mutts loved the lentils! I have never had them myself, but since they are high on protein, I thought I might give them a go. I have to say I didn't like them too much.... Have put a couple of spoonfulls through his vegie mix, but gave the rest to the dogs who liked it very much.
Sonya- We are the same with you on feeds. Amber is still BF and we do one in the morning when she wakes and one just before bed. She also has cows milk in her weetbix and yoghurt. I offer her milk in her sippy cup at lunch as well. My tat is on my right hip. Its a half moon type thing that sounds lame when I try to explain. But it does look better in real life! Thanks for your kind words.
KArlie- Nah I havent heard from Carley for a long time. Hmmmm was it a giant freddo at least? You'd think being the only grandkids, they would get doted on?
Ash, your doing fine! But I understand the paranoia. I wonder if I am doing the right things all the time.
ok so I just put a cranky girl to bed. Lets see if she will sleep.
thanks girls..
karlie - I guess steve was patient enough, im sure he would have given him something if the old bugger had said something to me directly..
i was just thinking that in a situation like the fires, would he say he only wants a certain group of ppl to save him or take donations from them.. sigh!
ash - poopy has a bf in the morning and before sleep. at lunch he has cow's milk.
sonya - would be great if you came up to syd!! the boys would have a great time together and we could do coffee etc!!
I work at Austar, so not only are we setting up a fund, but also providing free Austar at the relief centres in vic and qld. also helping the schools that austar supports. i think we are also organising a relief concert.
esme - poopy didnt sleep well at all, he was grizzling and crying in his sleep. he woke up at 9ish cried, gave him some hyland tablets and he went back to sleep. then he got really bad at 4am and we brought him to our bed and he slept well. so i think if he wakes up again 9ish 10pm, we might have him in our bed for the whole night. i know we shouldnt after all that tresillian but he's in so much pain and it affects him in the mornings. he's so unsettled and clingy and he cries and cries when i leave him at day care. maybe if he sleeps w us he might feel better in teh morning.
this morning as i was buckling him up in his carseat on teh way to day care, i said 'i love you' in my usual sing song way, and he said 'ah aaah ah' in teh same sing song way.. sigh.. i love him so much!
not sure if you can see our pictures, ive set it up so only my friends can see mine. will test it when i get home.
ooh love jasper's red hair!!!
i hope bubs get their cards on time, i sent it off last friday.
i was trying to post again and it got timed out for some reason.
i was saying karlie - it's pretty p!ss poor to give him just a freedo.. she can save herself some trouble next time. there's a difference between 'something small' and 'cheap' 'couldnt be bothered'. so sorry jake..
and isn't great our thread has become so active again!!!
Big Prama! I hope he will get better soon... It must be so hard for you to leave him at daycare; I think I would just be bawling my eyes out.. Sooo cute that he said 'I love you' Those moments just make your heart melt, don't they? Thanks, Jasper has got lovely strawberry blond hair and the fair skin that comes with it. Not too handy with the Ozzie sun; might have to ship him off to Europe; my parents would love that!
Jen - I just clicked on the link in your sig and got your photo page! Amber is such a cutie!! Did you manage to get her to sleep? I can't get your page. I just remembered that DP has got a page, so might try his page when he is home...
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We got 4 cards today thanks to Lakshman ( so cute ) , Amber ( love the fairy ), Tara & Jake ( cute pig ) and Zane ( Sophie is fascinated with the front of the card ).
Prama -- oh hun it does get easier. But you will always miss them. I am working this afternoon and the kids will be at home with DH and I will still think of them all the time. Big hugs
Ash -- DD has a bottle of 200mls morning and night, and will occaisionally have a third at around 3pm ish. Haven't started cows milk yet but she has yoghurt and milk on her cereal. I am sure you are doing everything just fine its just we all question ourselves from time to time.
Karlie -- i would need to vent too if MIL did that to us. Some people just don't get it and are very selfish. Vent away anytime you need too.
Esme -- he he I am the same when sophie goes to bed in the morning it is coffee and BB and I am scared if I get into facebook I will be on the "puter" as Nicholas says even more!
OK have to go my time on puiter is up! DS2 craking the sads
Hi to everyone talk later
Sue
Cookie-- had to laugh at the boob thing what is it about boys DS2 still does that.
Have a great day
O Prama, you poor thing, Your not having a good run are you, first the grouch in woolies is not worth your thoughts or tears I know that is harder said than done but hun if you keep thinking all those what if's you will eat yourself up. Judging by the way that man behaved he probably wouldn't have saved/donated to people in general regardless of what they looked like, I was born in Australia, I look anglo, & I have been called names like a white sl*t in a country I was born in? It's sad but there are very closed minded people and unfortunately we live in a world that while it's not accepted, racism and other forms of predjudice are everywhere. please don't let these people make you feel like you are not worthy because you are!!! Just like me and all the other people out there! Sorry to hear about poopy's teeth, fingers crossed they will ease off soon. xoxox
The closest thing I have come to a "I love you" from Zane is big cuddles and last night when I having some tears over the fires he was pointing at the them on my face as I cuddled him? Awww shucks that will do..He loves me!!LOL!!
Esme I have my profile set to only allow my friends access to, I'll add DP if you like?? Zane is really fair too, he sometimes looks like he has reddish tinges through his hair but who knows what color it will end up, Jasper is such a cutie!! I tried Z on some hylands I went and got some too, he seems good on them, fingers crossed Jasper is too!
Hey Jen, did Amber go off to sleep ok? Zane is always bad going down in the morning but it's his best sleep, God love them!!
Did the Aircon guy come karlie? Hope you got out of your jamies in time. I just got an email from my MIL this morning asking about photo's from Z's birthday, am in 2 minds about weather to send some or not, gosh I'm nasty, sometimes I feel like she doesn't deserve to get photo's and phone calls because she makes little to no effort yet expects so much in return.
OMG, thread so active i am getting a bit lost....
just a short one, my FB name is Kate Deane...
prama - just want to give you a big hug hang in there tiger!
sorry everyone else, am knackered, still having ruff nites with my little monkey - molars are thru, but theres lumps everywhere in his little gob...must be more on the way ...
will post again soon,
got our first card yestereday - thanx amber and jen - very cute!
Yay on the cards arriving. I have to go check our mail.
Amber cried for a bit this morning but eventually went to sleep. She is not up having lunch.
Kato- Hopefully those teeth come through soon and your little man goes back to being a happy fella.
Sonya- Hmmmm what is it with these in laws? Not that I can complain about mine but I reckon if they want stuff, they should be equally as giving.
Esme- Yay you could see the pics. You must join fb! Oh we have a red head in the making here too and very fair skinned.
Sue- you must join fb too. I love the pic of Sophie in your ticker.
Oh dear, Amber is throwing her sippy cup full of milk around. Why do they make so much mess?
sonya - i cant believe they called you that! what's wrong w all these ppl .
aawww - that was so sweet of zane, he sounds like a wonderful sensitive boy.. these little things makes it all worthwhile doesnt it....
kate - there's quite a few kate deane.. which one are you?
i'm prama murugasu... i can only access the mobile version fr work
We just had a lovely play date at the library. Went really well, apart from the fact that Jasper is not shy at all around other people and just barges over and through anything and everything to get what he wants... Just makes me wonder how other bubs are around other people/bubs?
One of the reasons why I haven't taken him to playgroup is because I thought he might be intimidated by the older kids, but now I am pretty sure he will be ok, so might take him soon .
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Jen. NO it was just a crappy small frog. I think DH will not allo MIL to just get him that after getting Tara a gold necklace.
Jake wouldnt eat lunch either, he only like's milk at the moment.
Kato, Im sure we got you a card. DH mentioned his name when addressing the card. I think it takes 4 days to get there.
Prama, Has Poppy been eating much solids? Jake eats sooo slowly it drives me nutz.
Esme, Jake gets spoilt by my families presents. My sisters bought him an engraved silver car with the number plate saying Jake. It was so cool. Mum & dad bought him a Little People garage and carwash.
Sonya, Moody MIL Ahhh, 1 week she's super friendly and thoughtful, and the next is another story. Steve's dad lives Melbourne, and always carries on about family in Ireland all the time. Sooo boring.
Oops it's tea time. I will finish posting later.
Thanks for the cards Sonya and Sue. I keep all of Jakes first birthday cards. Now I have some kinda chance of Jake having as many card at Tara. (Poor Jake got buggar all of them too.) What would I do with out my BB girlfriends. XX
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You are no useless, we are all thinking of the people affected, some people help with money other with kind words and thoughts, Hun it helps in times like this.
Adam & i were talking about it the other day about cutting the front out of his old kennell for Zane would make an awesome cubby for when he's a bit bigger (just reading that it sounds a bit dodgy doesn't it!!) But it really does look like a little house.
), he also loves yoghurt, sandwiches and cheese. The only thing he doesn't seem too fussed about is his meat! I think he gets frustrated with having to chew it for so long. Not sure...
so will BBL.
Prama! I hope he will get better soon... It must be so hard for you to leave him at daycare; I think I would just be bawling my eyes out..
- thanx amber and jen - very cute!
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