I was just thinking of you all gorgeous girls and how much I missed our thread!
So a big
Yup M is pushing some major barriers atm...we have a sticker chart now so we only reward good behaviour and try to not go on to much about the bad behaviour..he gets in trouble we we focus more on the good stuff...it seems to working!
Saffi! Happy first Birthday to Immy! Terris lil one was one over the weekend she is a doll! We should try to catch up soon! and see how the kids have grown
We ahve all been so sick this week..poor M first...then F got it really bad had fevers we were so worried but he is getting so much better...eating again etc...now I have it ...oh joy! But am still going to personal training tomorrow cause I want to get fit!
All is going well with us . K is all booked in for 3 year old kinder next year (eek!). I'm just waiting to get a letter so I can pick a group for him. He's so excited! The kinder is joined to the Primary school (that Joel's at) so we walk past it every day and talk about it. I'm hoping he'll go happily without all the tears that Joel gave me! K is pretty good most of the time, but definitely has his moments! We use time out and that works well. He has been hitting Alana when our backs are turned lately, very frustrating!
Alana is turning 1 in 12 days . I can't believe how fast that's gone!! We are having a little party for her not this weekend, but the one after. She is taking a couple of steps now, but not that often. Today she has been walking holding on to only one of my hands so she is getting there. She's the happiest little thing and is great fun, I'm really enjoying her . She says "What's this" or "What's that?" a lot and "Wook" ("Look) heehee! Still loves saying "dog" and "woof too. All animals say woof apparently .
Joel is going great at school. He finished Auskick for the year last week and got a trophy, he's so proud! He's also lost two teeth now, he's growing up way too fast!
We're leaving on our 6 week WA trip in 5 weeks time so I am frantically trying to get organised! It's going to be such an adventure, hopefully lots of fun! I'll be blogging our trip along the way so I'll let you all know the blog address when we're ready to go.
Anyway, I hope you are all well! Sorry for no personals, I have to get bathtime organised!
I am so relieved to hear it's not just my T.... I always doubt what I'm doing with her and thought it was my fault, but must just be the age! I love the sticker chart idea Amber, it worked wonders with TT last year so I'm sure it will do the same with er behavier! I too have been working on me... When ever I feel I'm about to snap I take a deep breath or two then bend down to her and talk to her about what she's doing. lol Retrain mummy time!
Trish - I LOVE your new avi!!!! Looks fantastic!! Can't believe A is almost 1, time certainly does fly! Your trip sounds great. Remember if you're ever up here we'd love to have you at the park here.
Tiff - We have a sticker chart here too....I found one at Red Dot (in Perth) for 2 bucks! It's kind of got a shiny cardboard back, came with stickers, days of the week, and the best thing about it being kinda shiny means we can take stickers OFF for bad behaviour. I really don't have to use it much lately (touch wood). I think Max had his naughtiest time when Darcie first came along, but now he is going really well. He always tells me he loves me, he has actually been listening AS LONG as I'm keeping him busy and not leaving him bored. The second he is bored he will start to act up!
The only thing he is doing which isn't good is that he is a bit disrespectful to our helper (gawd that sounds so up myself)....I think because when he does something to her that I don't think is acceptable, she waits for me to tell him off then she hugs him and laughs....so I don't think he takes her seriously. Yesterday he bit her....he has NEVER done that to anyone ever before. He would never dare do that to me or DH...he knows full well that he is not allowed to do things like that.
She is driving me a bit nuts actually.....I think to avoid doing the mundane things around the house (what she is employed for) she gets in the kids faces too much and it's driving me mad. I put Darcie down on the bed the other day so I could go to the loo...she cried (wouldn't you!) amd there she was....picking her up! I was only in the loo for 5 seconds (you know you have to when you're a mumma!) I don't think she realises that I don't actually need her....I could do all of it....She misses her kids though and I get that, but these are my kids and I don't want her to be the one smiling at my baby first thing in the morning....that is supposed to be ME! Grrrrr!
Trish Such a bummer I won't be in Perth when you go over. I bet you'll have an awesome time....you're avi is soooo you WOW can't believe it's almost Alanas birthday! I am so looking forward to Darcies birthday, and all of it in between! All so exciting watching these little people grow up! Is 3 year old Kinder normal? Do you have to do that?
Amber Hope you are all feeling better now..... xx
Saffi I know a bit late but Happy birthday to Immy! x
I really miss all you girls... I think we need to talk more! Although it's much harder these days!!
Yules - I have told T we're going to buy a sticker chart and she's really excited! I think it will wor wonders. I must say though she's been soooo good today, even while we were out shopping she was a doll. I really am very lucky, she could be a lot worse, I just think she's a busy kid and does get bored sometimes as you said. I just have to get her away from the house EVERY day and that is a bit of a problem, it just can't happen but I do my very best to take her for a walk every day when the weather allows! Hmmm I'd see red if someone took it upon themselve to pick up my crying baby after I put her down. You really need to talk to her, I think when it comes to your children you should never allow anyone to interfer, especially when they live with you! If it was a visitor you might consider biting your tongue, but not in your situation. I'm sure she'll understand and step back from the little people!
I did tell her today..... I kind of felt bad coz I know she is just trying to help but its been driving me mad.....
Max needed to go to the loo....so had to put Darcie down in her swing....she was tired and grizzly.....took Max to the loo....Darcie arked up....In runs Rhem and picked her up (I was in the middle of cleaning up Max so couldn't say anything straight away).... but once I was done with him I had to tell her that it is OK for Darcie to cry for a minute....but Darcie and Max are my children and if anyone is going to tend to them, it is going to be me. I told her that if I need her help with either of them, then I will ask for it.
It's so hard to explain to them. They miss their own children, they want to help you, they want the kids to like them...and really, cleaning the house is NOT a full time job! I think she gets bored and wants to do more, but I don't want it! I'm totally happy that I can go out and come home to dinner made....and once dinner is done, dishes washed, but I constantly feel like I have to get out of the house to feel like I'm spending time with my babies....I don't think that is too great for Darcie coz she only reallly day naps in the sling while I'm walking.
It would be hard for her, but she just has to push that aside and do whats best for you. If you keep reminding her I'm sure she'll get it. You shouldn't have to feel that you must leave your own house to be mummy to your babies! H sleeps soooooo much better in her cot and much prefers to put herself to sleep than to be held to sleep, which is great, but that too is part of the reason why we can't always be out and about as T would like. I hope things in the 'helper' department get better for you lovely. One Qu for you if you don't mind.... Do you think at some stage you'll be going back for bubby #3???
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Hi all hope everyone is doing well, hard to believe out little ones will be 3 so soon.
Jules how are things going with going with you helper? Hope things have gotten better.
Not much happening here, the girls are doing so well. It still amazes me how different they are. Kodi seems to have no fear of anything. She likes to climb the on top of things count to 3 & then jump whether your there or not, Maddi on the other hand is cautious. I think Kodi will keep us very busy as she gets older!
Mo- I wonder if being the second child is the reason K's more adventurous. I think the first child probably is the more "responsible" one as they have had all their parent's attention and told not to do things etc. By the time the second (and later kids) come along, the poor parents are so busy that some of those things we were vigilant about with the first is tolerated.
Taking M to the Drs today for her 1yo vaccinations. Also finally getting to the Dr to see about a lump on my eyelid. Don't expect the GP can do anything but hopefully will get a referral to a specialist so it can be cut out!
DH and I are going to a wedding tomorrow. Both taking the day off work and the kids will be in daycare. Having my hair done too. Then ILs are coming over to mind the kids while we are at the reception. Will be nice to have a kid free night.
L is well. He is such a little chatterbox. He's very good with M and she loves him too. They are both doing really well at DC.
Things going well here. M is calling everyone Daddy. L is growing up so fast.
Got their photo from daycare back yesterday. They are such cuties. I don't know how they managed to get the two of them to sit still together for long enough to take a photo.
Just sitting here watching the Collingwood V Geelong game.....Please god let Collingwood win!! LOL
Max is being so hilarious at the moment.....really starting to role play and use his imagination. He also has a little girlfriend! IN LOVE! A friend that moved away from Singa back to QLD is over for a visit! Love reunited....Gorgeous!!
Gotta Go...Darcie is crying! Probably hates the sound of the whistle as much as I do!
Hi everyone!
Jules - Tahlia is using her imagination heaps now when playing too... she suprises me every day with the things she comes up with!
Question for you all... are your almost 3yr olds still having day sleeps? I think Tahlia might be growing out of them, but we are in a tricky situation. If she has one, she is a pain to get to sleep at night, still bouncing off the walls well after 9pm, but if she doesnt have one, still quite grumpy and then will sometimes fall asleep on the couch watching tv around 4 which makes for an even harder bed time?
Kellie - I know that Max could probably do with a day sleep, but he is the same as Tahlia....if he does sleep in the day, he is a nightmare to get to bed....so I just keep him busy busy busy and then he crashes at 7pm! He stopped day sleeps ages ago....when I went home to have Darcie...there was too much excitement with having Nanny around every day! I gave up on them Looonnnngggggggg ago! As much as I'd love some Max 'down time' in the day, I actually like having the evening with just me, Darcie & DH. I feel like I can relax a bit more before I actually head off to bed, rather than have Max go to bed late and then me not long afterwards.
kellie - L is still having day sleeps most days. I guess 'cos he is at daycare and they have a sleep time he is still in the habit. His sleeps at home are anywhere between 1.5 - 3 hours. L's bedtime is around 8-8.30pm. We simply can't get them home from daycare, fed, bathed, and unwound any earlier than that. Mo - good to hear that M's party went so well. I'll have to go on FB and check out the photos (assuming you have put some on). Jules - yep, imagination going on verdrive here as well.
All is going well here. They had "Talk like a pirate day" at DC this week. We dressed L up and he was saying "ahoy there me hearties". It was so cute. Even M got in on the act.
Thought I'd drop in to see how you all are and let you know I had my third baby! We had a third precious daughter, Avangaline (A-van-ja-leen) Catherine Lawlor on the 7th of September. She was a few weeks early and was only 6lb 3oz... so tiny! Things SO FAR have been pretty easy, but I think that's just because she's still such a sleepy little thing. I'm still waking for all of her feeds, even her overnight feeds. I'm expecting crap to hit the fan any day now. LOL! We're really happy though - I still can't believe the high you get from having a baby even three babies later. I had an epidural for the delivery this time mainly because my Ob was concerned about my placenta this time due to complications last time. I was lucky to have had it because there were some complications, but I don't feel as though the delivery was easier or better with the epidural at all. It was far more difficult due to pushing and I still felt so much pain with the crowning and it was worse since I couldn't push effectively to get rid of it. My Ob said that he recommends that I have another epidural with baby #4 which is a bit disheartening.. but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it in a couple of years.
My big girls are absolutely loving having a little baby around, particularly Rochelle. She's been trying to breastfeed her... can't take my eyes off of Rochelle when I let her nurse Ava! But it is very sweet and she is very gentle and maternal.
I see you guys are discussing sleep. Rochelle is still having 2 day sleeps of about 3 and a half hours all up, some days less if I keep her up from her morning nap so I can do more one on one things with her without Brooky! She can't handle not having those sleeps because she gets really irritable, cranky and NAUGHTY if she doesn't have them. When she has her day sleeps she goes to bed at 7pm for 12 hours overnight (as does Brooklyn) but if we happen to be out and she misses a sleep, she usually asks to go to bed straight after dinner and bath - about 6.30pm. I was a little concerned about how much sleep both Brooklyn and Rochelle were having, because we don't know many kids Rochelle's age having as much sleep. Most mum's I know have told me their kids Rochelle's age have dropped to one sleep. But the MCHN said it's perfectly fine and some children just need more sleep than others!
I better go, I've got to wake Ava for a feed... Hope you and the little ones are all keeping well.
Congratulations Catherine on the arrival of your little princess Avangaline. Its such a beautiful name, the nickname is lovely too. How cute Rochelle trying to BF her.
. K is all booked in for 3 year old kinder next year (eek!). I'm just waiting to get a letter so I can pick a group for him. He's so excited! The kinder is joined to the Primary school (that Joel's at) so we walk past it every day and talk about it. I'm hoping he'll go happily without all the tears that Joel gave me! K is pretty good most of the time, but definitely has his moments! We use time out and that works well. He has been hitting Alana when our backs are turned lately, very frustrating!
. I can't believe how fast that's gone!! We are having a little party for her not this weekend, but the one after. She is taking a couple of steps now, but not that often. Today she has been walking holding on to only one of my hands so she is getting there. She's the happiest little thing and is great fun, I'm really enjoying her
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to everyone, hope you're all well.
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