Babies Born June 2006 #46

[New Dawn]

I do like to spell how it sounds so alot of words in the english languge look very wrong to me so even if I have them right it can take me a few time with the delete button before I am well still unhappy with the word, but keep it there anyway, while others I will just never get so I just give up and hope you all can do your best in understanding it.

[MelS]

Wow, you girls have been chattey today!

Bath - so glad to hear Niall is doing OK, you must be relieved. Sorry to hear things have been getting on top of you, I wish there was something I could do to help you out, if there is, just let me know. Pity we don't live closer. Some days I just let the kids mess the house (I am a bit anal about having a clean house, thanks to my crazy mother!) and leave it until they go to bed. Picking things up once is better than 10 times!!!! My GF has a permanent babysitter, she is the sister of their next door neighbour, 50ish, no kids and such a lovely lady. My GF's kids just love her and she comes every Thursday (my GF has 3 kids 6, 4, 2) to give my GF a break. Not sure how much she pays, but that might be a good idea to give you a bit of "you" time. The rain was unbelievable. BTW, crumpet tip - keep them in the fridge they last alot longer.

Maya - excellent news that you passed, well done! Usually the exam mark on its own is not on the database, only your unit results which can be from essays, exams etc. I am sure Susan could tell you? Good score on the raffle.

Nic - well done on making the decision. At least you know what you are doing know and you can get on with just enjoying your family.

Julie - cake is amazing (and Will is so cute in his builder hat). You are very clever. I am sure they all had a great time, and cool lollie bags too! Donna Hay magazine (Kids edition) has some great party ideas etc for boys and girls. I am a Spotlight fan too LOL!!! Glad to hear both boys teeth are OK, you might have to get used to this worry! Oh getting closer to moving, not long now.

Tali - a clean house is not the be all and end all (this coming from a neat freak LOL!), so long as everyone is happy. I know my house won't fall apart if its not cleaned, so I am getting better. Don't worry about the spelling, we know what you mean and I am glad you are starting to worry less about it.

Ali - you must love having such a "boring" pregnancy LOL! Thats great though, nothing to worry about. I can understand your frustration about MIL, like Bath said, if she had an actual tenant in the house she would have to pay and it would be tax deductible. I think its very sweet what you said about your DH and not wanting to make it a drama. Many women wouldn't do that, so your DH should be very proud of you.

Had a crazy busy day at work today. Got in at 8.15 this morning to get a jump on things. Also have to work tomorrow, then have a meeting in the city that finishes at 5.15pm - right on peak hour! Thats going to be a fun drive home - NOT! Thankfully DH is on holidays so he can spend time being Mr Mum this week. He is not a very good housekeeper but he gives it a go. He made dinner tonight which was very sweet of him but it was awful! I didn't eat too much, he bought frozen vegies (I hate frozen vegies) and they were really undercooked and he did pork schnitzel which he cooked the hell out of. I don't want to make him feel bad, so didn't really say much, just said I wasn't that hungry. He said he will cook tomorrow night too - wonder what he will do? I might suggest spag bol, a safer option.

Better go get my stuff ready for tomorrow.