I use a "child care" vitamen when we are all run down & the kids at day care are unwell. Matilda missed the last 2 bugs that went through and I think thats because I was using it with her.
So many posts! It's been a while since I was online.
Jo - yes, looking fwd to Switzerland but also sad about leaving London... I kinda am apprehensive about having to start all over again and having to find my way around, etc. BUT DH has promised that this will be the last move before returning to Oz, so I feel a bit more energised to make an effort and meet ppl. I have already signed up the kids to a swimming class and am hoping to join the local triathlon club.
Poor Kaleb and the burst ear drum! That sounds so horrible! Poor munchkin! I would have been in tears too! Hope it's all fine now!
Arrrrrrg on the rellos telling you to smack him! What garbage!
Nickbrad - DH is in asset management, as am I. We run our own biz and are basically moving our whole business.
The story of Mackenzie's first poo is so cute! It's weird how excited we get about TT, huh? I am sure all my friends without babies are totally grossed out, lol!
Michelle - we are moving our own business out of tax reasons. Much more attractive tax rates in Switzerland!! And for the business it doesn't really matter whether we are in Switzerland or London as everything is done over the Internet. We could have stayed in London but DH said to me that if we got to Switzerland, we could return to Oz in 5 years, whereas staying in London would double that... so it was an easy sale
Glad to hear Jemma's eye finally cleared up!
Arrrg on the car accident!
Christy - what a stupid suggestion to sedate her! It's not like that would fix the problem!
Arg on the poo everywhere.... so glad Wolf still doesn't know how to take his nappies off
Mooshie - nope, not using any vitamins. I must say I am not a big fan of them... Wolf eats a few fruit purees a day, so am hoping he gets enough vitamins from that... Am glad he likes peas... at least one veggie ...
Well, Zara has been sitting since 4 august (one day after my last post):_ I just sat her up while I was emailing and she didn't fall over for like 20 mins! haven't looked back since... just sits there happily and very rarely falls over. Wolf toppled over a lot I remember but she's really good with either catching or rolling herself instead. I think being skinny helps.
She has not been eating well which is a bit of a concern... she is so skinny as it is! She hardly drinks 80ml... maybe just a small stomach and now that I am weaning her and switching to formula I notice more how much (little) she eats?
Wolf is just chattering away like crazy. He loves to shout "COME BACK!" if one of us leaves the room or "Don't want it" if he doesn't want to eat or have something... lol. So cute. Very demanding little bugger.
Other than that am having a bit of a nightmare with the ILs at the moment re. our nanny. They have basically said that they don't want us to bring her and SIL has said she won't come round and visit us if we bring her and that we are only allowed to visit them if we don't bring her. I am steaming. It's none of their business really how we organise our live and it's not like they would chip in to enable me to run our business or do some sport. SIL hardly ever came round last time we were there and MIL whinges about being the babysitter everytime we ask her to watch the kids, so I am not really sure what they are expecting us to do. My mom thinks it's so rude of them and I am just glad my own mom sees it the same way as me.
Wow, everyone is so busy (myself included). Snowy you make me feel so guilty, you have a move on your plate and you still manage to write a novel and answer everyone individually - you put me to shame. Yay for Zara, sitting up - little smarty pants. Re your Nanny - take her with you. As you mentioned it's not like the IL's help out in any way so why not? Is you SIL jelous of you - is that why she is so nasty about it? I agree with you and the kids will appreciate it too i'm sure. Nothing worse either if you don't and then get there and have to find a new one.
Hi to everyone - will try and be more active next week. Have a great weekend and Mel hope your knee is on the improve.
Snowy, grrrrr at the ILs, what is it they have against your nanny? Yay for Zara sitting up! That is so cute with Wolf's talking. I love hearing Kaleb's new words & phrases. He waves and says "see you soon" now whenever he is getting out of the bath, the car, the shops etc. So how long now till you move?
Mel, you poor thing, hope your knee gets better soon! It must be very hard with Eliana to chase after! That's great re: the childcare, and knowing who will look after her, what a bonus. Bummer about the Gymbaroo. Sounds like the play/gym thing I was taking Kaleb to at the PCYC - the running around and using equipment part was great, but the sitting in a circle and singing songs was a nightmare, there is no way that he would keep still. Hope you have fun in Brissie this weekend, apparently we're having a hot one - 27deg on Sunday.
Hey Christy, I bet you are on the countdown now, no wonder you are tired. You are spot on ... Kaleb loves being out & about too, but I don't think I'll attempt it during a sleep time again.
Michelle, LOL at the 11 year olds being painful. The son of our visiting rellos is 11...we were standing there chatting and he turns around to me and says "are you pregnant again?"...I said no, he said "I thought it was a bit soon, but you just looked like you are". Well, I had a laugh and explained that it takes a bit for your tummy to get back to normal after a baby, but now I am feeling a bit self-concious. I know I shouldn't listen to a 11yo boy, but still... Anyway, sounds like you have been mega busy, as usual! I always think, geez, you must be so organised!
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steaming. It's none of their business really how we organise our live and it's not like they would chip in to enable me to run our business or do some sport. SIL hardly ever came round last time we were there and MIL whinges about being the babysitter everytime we ask her to watch the kids, so I am not really sure what they are expecting us to do. My mom thinks it's so rude of them and I am just glad my own mom sees it the same way as me.
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