Jess - Tom went through a stage of bath-pooing. We even brought a box of disposable rubber gloves so that DH could deal with it (not me ). Apparently if they are a little bit constipated the warm water relaxes everything and it helps them go. Tom just eventually went back to his regular morning one thankgod (poor little buggers. I wonder if they realise we have in depth discussions about their poo). Food throwing - I tend to ignore, as frustrating as it is. I did read that toddlers especially take any kind of attention as a good thing, even if they are being told off, so prehaps if you ignore him, it will stop. How did your MCHN app go?
Sasha - cricket starts this weekend (*sob*) although there has been plenty of it on tv to entertain him. Zoo trip was lots of fun. Tom was screaming "Bock Bock (chook) at the emus, "Miaows" at the tigers and everything else got "Ei ei oh" (old mcdonalds farm). He especially loved the elephants and the monkeys. It was a full on day but lots of fun. Haven't made it to the beach yet - it was planned for today but its only about 20 here today and while we don't really plan on doing any swimming - just a walk on the sand and a paddle - I want it a little warmer. Hoping to go on friday - I think its meant to be about 24, which seems good. I couldn't think of anything worse than taking him on a really hot day.
Tom is the same as Autie - all of sudden all these teeth are appearing but he seems to be coping rather well with it. And the understanding thing too.. they are growing up. Today we were down waiting to get his hair cut and he wanted a biscuit. I said "Pack up the toys first and then you can have a biscuit" and off he toddled to pick up (some) toys before coming back to claim his prize. So cute. It is amazing how much they understand now!
V - your photos on Facebook of Avaleigh at the beach are GORGEOUS! What a beautiful little beach baby you have!
Has anyone else read about the parents charged with giving the baby the ecstacy tablet?? Thoughts??
I didn't hear the full story but OMG! There should be some sort of test you have to pass when you're pregnant, and if you don't, you should have to do a parenting course before the baby is born. It's one thing to make little mistakes here and there - no-one is perfect - but some people are just completely commonsenseless. (Yeah, I made up a word...)
Sneaking on here for a quick fix, before I start my day properly. Work is cancelled for the day (not enough to do), but I still dropped Liam off to daycare so that I can get things done. So I'm off to get my legs waxed (woo hoo, no more gorilla land!), get some trousers taken up so I can wear them, then go & do another round of dress trying. So quite an exciting day for me really. Although I'm feeling really mean about Liam, cos he's a bit under the weather with at least 3 teeth about to poke through, a bit of a temp, and a bit of a cold, and he was reeeeaaaallly upset when I left him this morning, which is not himself, he's normally okay. But I am nice mum, cos I taped this morning's ep of the Night Garden. It's crazy how much kids love that show.
Em - my thoughts on that couple were initially " who gives drugs to a baby, I hope that the poor baby is okay, and I hope that she gets given to a family who actually know how to look after her and that the parents are sterilized", but then I calmed down a bit, listened to some more of the story and decided that they are just stupid, stupid, stupid people. More than stupid. But it probably was a mistake, although it baffles me how little some people know about raising a baby, like who gives a tablet to a baby anyway..... So now I just hope that the little girl is okay long term, and that the parents get some intensive education on what to do, although I doubt that they will.
Jess - your boys are both beautiful, I just snuck a look at your totsites photos. Makes me feel very clucky. How's the feeding going now, are you all better?
Sarah - it's brilliant that Ryan had such a great time away with you. He sounds like he's a special little boy, makes me kind of sad that his mum sounds like such a cow. How's Bayleigh's teething going?
Well, better go, must get my day started properly.
MEGAN!!! How exciting! I was going to come on and post to you to see how you were going with the back to school dramas and childcare for Lucas.. but this is way more exciting! How far along do you think you are? Is Daniel excited? He better hurry up and finish the house now
Jan - how did you go trying on dresses? Did your newly waxed legs just glide on into them? . I love weddings. We are going to the Bridal expo next weekend for my sister and I can't wait.
I should type more but I need to go cook tea.. It's late and I really can't be bothered. I've been on the computer too long! We have a family photo tomorrow of Tom and all his cousins for DH's parents. I made the mistake of getting Tom's hair trimmed.. He has this really straight fringe and looks like a HUGE dork. I'm sure in his later years he'll look at the photo and say "Mum why did you do that to my hair". I'll have to boof it up with a bit of product or something!
Hi everyone! Been a little while since I've been in. I've been reading, but not much to add to the convo
I hope everyone is reasted and realxed after the Christmas holidays
Not alot happening here. Lachie is in full blown tantrum mode, throwing himself on the floor when he doesn't get what he wants. All DH and I can do is laugh (covering our faces so he can't see of course). I just think he reaction to things is hillarious. His stubborness to refuse sleep whilst out is not so funny though. He sleeps like a champion at home, still having 2 days sleeps of around 2 hours each, and then 12 hours uninterrupted at night. There's no way I am going to stop him sleeping so much. He's so happy and full of energy, and it gives me a chance to get at least one nanna nap in a day. BONUS!
Other than that, he's the same crazy little boy. Love him to bits.
That's all that's happening here really. DH is recovering well from Glandular fever which is great. back to work for half days next week and we see how he goes. Looking forward to some time away hehe.
I hope everyone's having a fab weekend, and those littlelies are keeping you all on your toes.
Cheers.
xxoo
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I chose my wedding dress today!! very happy about this, although a bit freaked out too, cos it means I can get on with everything else now. I can't, unfortunately, tell you anything about it, because I'm going to be inviting friends who read BB, and I want it to be a surprise for everyone.
So I guess everyone's going through another busy phase LOL
Nicky - How is DH going with back to work? I had glandular fever back in my uni days and was pretty much out of action for 3 months! It was truly awful. On the plus side, I lost 10kgs without trying LOL It's wonderful that Lachie is sleeping so well and you get the chance to rest up. Fingers crossed that continues forever.
Megan - how are you feeling? How's the house going?
Jan - So now you have the dress sorted, what is next on your list of to do's? What kind of wedding are you aiming for? Can you talk about theme etc?
Em - Are you on here tonight? I thought you might be due to the same reason I am - cricket's on LOL
Hi to everyone else. Hope you are all happy and well.
I took Autie to swimming lessons on Monday and her teacher asked if I would bring her back later to be in a photo for the paper. I think it is a story about preventing drownings. I said ok, thinking it would be a quick couple of shots but we ended up being photographed for about 1/2 hour, doing practically a whole other lesson. Bit embarrassing really, with other parents watching and probably wondering what was so special about us to get so much attention. Anyway, DH is buying the paper every morning 'cos we don't know when it will be in there.
I have been a bit naughty seeing Christmas has just been - we bought Autie a cubby house and tunnel today. She is loving both though so that makes it ok right?
DH's birthday is coming up in March and I had an exciting idea for his present. He is right into cooking and trying new food/wine so I am thinking I will take him to the best restaurant we have here on the Gold Coast as a surprise. They do a tasting menu of about seven or eight courses with wine chosen to go with each. I think he's going to love it but I will have to save hard - it is $155/person!
Hmm, I guess that's all I have for now. Have a great weekend!
Sasha - could you be my wife??? I think your present idea is fantastic, if only my DP would realise that a gorgeous restaurant experience is my idea of birthday heaven - that and a really long massage
I love the new picture of Autie, really really cute. And not that naughty with the new cubby & tunnel. We're thinking of getting a trampoline for Liam soon, rather than waiting for his birthday. Maybe you could contact the photographer of the paper to ask if you could get copies of the photos they took, might be cute to have.
Nicky - I missed the bit where you said your DH had glandular - what a pain, such a yucky thing to have to get through. But yay for Lachie's sleeping habits at home - I remember all the trouble you were having in the early days, so it's great that he's come through all of that. Mine only sleeps if he's at day care, or if he's being walked around in a pram. If we're at home, he just refuses to get in his cot during the day. So I do a lot of walking...
The next wedding stuff on the list is to work out what I'm going to do with BM dresses. I have no idea what colour I want, so it will just be a case of getting my sisters together & hitting a few shops until we find something that they're happy to wear. Themewise, I'm looking at the standard "elegant & sophisticated" approach, so trying to keep things relatively simple, and age appropriate (I'm no longer a spring chicken). I also have to finalise photographers, flowers & a DJ, hoping to have most of that done by the end of next week, as I already have a few ideas.
Plus I will have loads of time for organising - I was told yesterday that work doesn't need me anymore, so I am back to being a full-time mum. I'm going to be looking for another job straight away, because now that Liam's settled in Daycare I may as well keep him there,unless I can't find a job, because without me having a job we can't afford it really. Plus it doesn't make sense to have someone else looking after him if I'm at home. I'm also going to miss the money in the short term, it really did make a difference over the last couple of months, so hopefully it won't take too long for me to find something. Bit scary in the current job market though. unless we win tattslotto on Saturday - that would be nice.
LOL Jan, you are welcome to join us if you can get here! I like the fact that I get to enjoy his present too. Thanks for your comment on Autie's photo. A trampoline is a great idea - we are thinking the same thing actually, since seeing how much fun she had on her cousin's over Christmas.
Your planning brings back all sorts of memories. Do you have no preference at all colourwise for your bridesmaids? I really wanted a kind of avocado green (sounds ghastly when I say it) so I chose the material and let the girls have made whatever design they wanted. With so many (6) different body shapes, it's hard to choose just one style. What kind of flowers do you have in mind? Oh it's all so exciting, I want to come help!
Do you think you will like being a full-time mum again? It would be a pity to upset Liam's routine, but kids are so adaptable, and he will love having you to himself again I'm sure. I'd wouldn't mind doing something I could work at from home, but I just can't seem to think of what would keep me most interested.
Autie is helping DH cook so I think I might take the opportunity to do some reading - what a luxury!
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). Apparently if they are a little bit constipated the warm water relaxes everything and it helps them go. Tom just eventually went back to his regular morning one thankgod (poor little buggers. I wonder if they realise we have in depth discussions about their poo). Food throwing - I tend to ignore, as frustrating as it is. I did read that toddlers especially take any kind of attention as a good thing, even if they are being told off, so prehaps if you ignore him, it will stop. How did your MCHN app go?
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. I love weddings. We are going to the Bridal expo next weekend for my sister and I can't wait.
Anyway, DH is buying the paper every morning 'cos we don't know when it will be in there.
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