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IT'S A BOY!!!!!
Everything looked great and I'm sooo excited! The boys are just going to love having a little brother...(now I'm just on to convincing Michael for no.4 so there's no middle child - LOL!) So his name will be Ethan Michael...the PIL aren't that happy on the name but they'll get used to it! Hehe.
Alex - LOL at Jack having a pj party too! Louis loved it! Hope you got a good sleep after such a big day out yesterday!
Melissa - Gosh, how scary...I can't believe you drove yourself to the hospital!!!! I'm sorry to hear about your meeting with the dr's...I think they should pay for your ivf if they stuffed up!! It's the least they could do (would be cheaper them doing that than you suing them I would imagine!!)
Chat later!
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Krisite congrats on the news of Ethan Michael. I think the name is lovely. LOL at you already thinking of #4 you are a crack up.
Melissa I am sorry to hear that the news from the docs wasnt what you wanted. I hope you can get something sorted out with the IVF however if not like you said you do have Benjamin and we all need to be grateful for what we have.
Alex glad you had a nice day with the boys yesterday and extra nice they slept on the way home.
Nikki I have the money for the extra wiggles tickets so will transfer it to you, thanks for letting me take those off your hands, Jamies friend was rapted to get them.
Well today was a day from hell. Liam has been unsettled all day not sleeping very well at all and Jordan refused to sleep and has been grumpy and sooky since about 11am. OMG when will it be 7.30 so I can send him off to bed.
Gotta go a sooky 2 yr old
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CONGRATULATIONS kristie and family,i am so pleased to hear that ETHAN MICHEAL is growing nicely and i must say that name is one of my most favourite boys names.
all this talk of cubby houses i forgot to mention that creche rang us and offered to give us there cubby,grant went and got it last sunday and the kids love it,it is timber and big and in great condition,i had been looking for second hand ones on ebay and they range about $600 for a used one like this,it has a verandha too.i have been shppoing and bought lots of new toys to put in ther after we repaint it to freshen it up
nikki
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Congrats Kristie. How did your mum take the news that you are hell bent on perverting hte course of nature? lol sorry. I'm so glad the scan went well :)
All this talk of Cubby houses. I hope we can fit something like that in the backyard of the new place. Am going to measure from the slab to the boundary of the block on Saturday, cos Neil thinks its not as long as it should be.
Neils home sick and will be off work tomorrow as well. He gets a lot sicker than us, with the same illnesses. I think its cos his body doesnt store b12, and he doesnt get the regular injections that he is supposed to have :( men
Cindy I will put the 24th into the diary!
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Thanks!
It's made it feel so real now!! I love this part!! LOL!
Tracey - Sorry to hear you had such a rough day - hope you get some time out/sleep tonight!
Nikki - Wow thats great that they gave it to you! Yeah at filling it with stuff...
Are you ok?? Your mood says that your sad....I hope everythings ok??
LOL Rachael - Yes..she didn't say all that much - she kept her feelings to herself this time!!!
We had an offer put it on the house today but it was just way too low...bugger! Maybe they'll come back and offer some more if they're up for negotiating but they're a fair way off at this point...
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Kristie - Another little boy...WOW feel the testosterone. There's a little boy called Ethan in Benjamin's room at daycare and he's very quiet but a delight to talk to all the same. His mum just had another bub friday. She was at daycare with us at 5pm friday for pick up then she told me her little Zander popped out at 7pm only 2 hours later OMG!
Tracey - Sorry to hear about the sleeplessness.
Benjamin's been sleeping in our bed the past 2 nights because we have an electric blanket on our bed and he doesn't. I don't know, I have real issue with getting one for him, what do you think? I know it's a big safety issue, but he's so uncomfortable to sleep with in our bed since he's so much bigger now. I'm so tempted to just buy one to get him out of our bed.
Melissa
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BTW - got the doctor's/gyno's letter yesterday confirming the removal of my tubes. He's been acting without us knowing and has already contacted the fertility clinic at the Mater in Brisbane and is arranging a reduced rate for IVF apparently for next year. It excites me in some respect, but in another I wonder how reduced the rate actually is? and under what conditions?
Melissa
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Melissa, I think the electric blankets are a lot safer these days than they used to be, and you can always have it on up until he goes to bed then turn it off (at the wall) when he gets in - that way its not on while he is sleeping ad he cant turn it on himself with the switch.
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Hi!
We had the same people offer us $5k more for the house but they're still 5k too low...bugger...hope they can find it!!!
Melissa - Hmm not sure about electric blankets...is your house really cold at night? I'd probably prefer a little heater in the room rather than an electric blanket...I'm sure lots of people have them though...
Omg...2 hours??? I wish!! Wow!
Oh I hope the reduced fees make it within reach! That would be very exciting...
Having a lazy day...still in my pj's...whoops! Chat later...
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well Jordan went for a nap today, thank goodness as I couldnt handle another arvo/night of him being grumpy and sooky. I disucssed with ladies at playgroup Jordans smacking of Jamie and I and they suggested putting pepper in his mouth when he does it. They said put a little on my finger and then rub it in his mouth. It should deter him as tastes bad and I am not smacking him back which sends the wrong message.
I am going to give that a go if need be and see how we go.
Melissa I wouldnt use electric blanket only because Jordan is a hot sleeper, he sweats heaps. I would be concerned he could turn it back on at night, I would suggest a heater in the room instead if you are able. Lets hope the reduced fees for IVF is feasable for you so you can extend your family.
Kristie dont stress about the lazy day in PJs we all need one now and then. I hope the people do put in an offer you are both happy with. It would be great if you could sort it all out before Ethan enters the world.
Rach I hope Neil feels better soon. How are Milos sleeps going?
well I should go empty the line ready for the next load of washing..... it never ends
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Tracey - Just a personal opinion but I would NOT be putting pepper in Jordans mouth...I think thats awful!!! I would be trying time out first for sure...it has worked with Louis a treat...it just takes persistance...He sits at the door for a minute or so or until he's ready to apologise for hitting...We haven't had to do it for soooo long and now if he gets a bit cheeky we just ask him if he wants to go to the door and it's usually enough to stop him then...I know each kid responds differently though but I'm sure there are a few things to try before going the pepper option...
Lol...I'm with you on the washing...especially over winter it seems we've always got clothes hanging around the house everywhere...trouble is when we go out for the day I have to pack it all away in case anyone comes and looks...
Chat later - really need to go and have a shower...
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Kristie I know the pepper sounds cruel but today I have threatened it and he has stopped in his tracks, he hasnt even had it yet so I think the threat seems to be working. Time out in his room isnt effective for us, neither is reasoning or smacking him (defeats the purpose really).
I am sure he will grow out of it but whilst he is in the moment I want to discourage it as much as possible.
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No worries...You do what you need to do that works for you of course...If the threat of it works then thats great...We didn't do time out in Louis' room we do it at the back door where he's away from everything... I completely agree with not smacking him as well...
Michael was telling Louis to sit in his chair tonight while he ran the bath because he had dirty fingers from dinner and then Louis complains to me that we both tell him off to much!!! OMG!!! How do those words come out of a 2yo????? I said that we only tell him to sit there cos he's got dirty hands and he says - but I don't like to....He is way to clever for his own good with his reasoning etc...he's such a sensitive little thing...He then went into the bathroom and told Michael to say sorry to him...Gosh we both had to try so hard not to laugh...He's 2 going on 22! hehehe. Cheeky bugger.
Chat later...
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tracey i have to agree with kristie,we put pepper in coreys mouth for the first time last week and i ws not too keen on doing it either cos it can be dangerous,children have chocked from it.i certainly wouldnt do it to a 2 yo.jordan has such an exciting colourful room full of all things a little boy would desire,i dont think sending him to his room is a good punishment,sit him somewhere safe away from anything exciting so that when he goes there it is no fun.he ill soon decide that he doest want to go there and get the message very quickly.
melissa,put a bit of threat into it and i bet you will get it evencheaper,as one of the other girls said it would cost them less than being sued.
james lost his basketball grand final tonight,he came away with a beautiful trophy for runners up.he still has his under 14 grand final on saturday so hopefully they will do better in that one.
nikki
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Tracey- We put tori in time out at the end of the hallway with all the bedroom doors shut so she cant play with anything! It works a treat at the moment! I say at the moment though cos we have our days. Usually a threat of going to time out is enough with her.
Good luck with it all!
Sorry to everyone else for not doing personals but i need to go to bed- i will check in with you all tomorrow - I have chachas 12month shots in the morning and then i have to get the house clean for an open tomorrow arvo! They better rent this place soon!
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Time out doesnt work for us. I tried near the front door, away from everything. Milo wont stay there, or laughs at us, or hits us when we try it. After half an hour of me putting him back in the timeout area we're all too stressed and over it.
My Tupperware manager actually suggested the pepper thing too last night, she said that worked with her daughter. I dont know if I'd do it.
Nothing else seems to work though, although taking his dvds and toys away has probably been the most effective out of everything.
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Hi!
It's funny you've all heard of the pepper thing...I know when I was little and getting babysat the mum would do it to her daughter but I thought it was something that just wasn't done anymore!!
NIkki - Sorry to hear that James lost his game...send him some good luck on Sat from all of us!
Cindy - Good luck today! I'm sure someone will want to rent it! Hope Charlotte copes with her needles ok...
Rachael - I think taking his toys/dvds away is a great punishment!! It really gets to them and they know they've done something wrong to have that taken away...I've turned the tv off before and Louis hates it but he gets the message - I rarely have to do it now...Just the threat...
Well, I put off shopping yesterday so I'm going to head off this morning and poor Dylan hs woken up with a cold...poor little thing...he hasn't really had one for a while though so thats good...better get some eucalyptus for his vaporiser cos he's hardly slept the last couple of days...He can't stand a runny nose...
Chat later
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Well Chacha got her needles and was a sook! She is over it now though so its all good!
Tori decided today not to have a sleep which is doing my head in coz we had a bad night with her last night (always do thursday nights after child care) and she ended up in bed with me and al slept in her bed!
Rachael - i see on another thread that you have your glasses- are you getting used to them? It took me a while to get used to mine and even now (coz im slack aat wearing them) when i wear them it takes an hour or so for my eyes to work out whats happening.
I dont know what to say about the pepper thing - I have never heard of it and am thinking its not the best thing for the kids mouthes or gums (dental nurse is coming out in me ) but hey, each to their own! It wouldnt work with my girls anyway -they love all things peppery and spicy!
Whats everyone got on this weekend?
We have no plans, I dont have any parties this weekend, did one the other night which was great got 3 bookings from it! I should take a holiday from tupperware more often!
Better go cook tea - have just had people looking through the house again so didnt want to cook with them here!
Kristie- did the interested people come back with the other 5k?
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Cindy - Nup...at this stage they're not going to budge the real estate agent said...Lousy buggers - LOL! We had someone else come through today and we have another ofi tomorrow so we'll just keep waiting...
Hope Tori wasn't too feral for you this afternoon! I ended up putting Louis down for a sleep cos he was being horrible and then Dylan wouldn't sleep - I can't win! LOL!
Louis helped me make pizza tonight - it was so cute and he was so proud of himself...he sets the table everynight now as well and when we all thanked him for dinner he just sat smiling and goes - your welcome! So cute...
Yeah on a great party the other day....I've got no work at the moment which means it's been quite peaceful - although I've still been placing orders - just not doing parties...We've got a pretty quiet weekend other than the ofi tomorrow and then Lea's b'day coffee and cake on Sunday...Probably good that we don't have too much on now with Dylan being sick...Michael's working tomorrow...ummm thats about it!
I know it's really sad to say but I'm actually enjoying not having much on - even socially - It's just been a drain keeping the house so clean etc that I just don't feel like I have much energy for anything else...Gosh...I sound like an old woman...LOL!
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Tracey - pepper would have to be better than tabasco sauce. I know of 2 families that dot it on kids tongues as a way to curb bad behaviour. I freaked out when I was told that's what they do.
Thanks for the advice on the electric blanket thing. Benjamin actually slept in his bed the whole night last night for a change. :clap: He has a knack for working things out. He already knows how to plug things in and turn them on without being shown. Scary stuff. I think I might take the greener option and just keep him dressed warm and maybe add another blanket.
Melissa
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Good idea Melissa...
Gosh it's so frustrating - the last 2 times I've tried to have a nap the phone rings or the kids don't sleep much etc etc...it ends up putting me in such a grumpy mood that I wish I didn't try to sleep at all...Sorry for the vent! I just feel soooo tired...I bought some iron tablets as I'm wondering if thats part of it...
Had Ofi - 3 couples through, 1 being a second look and we also have people coming through at 5pm for a second inspection from a couple of weeks ago...I'm so over it I just want it to sell!!!
Louis has been so super feral at the moment and I think my stress over keeping the house tidy is freaking him out...I feel really awful...
Looks like I'm coming down with the cold Dylan has...grrr...poor little thing fell asleep on the couch this morning cos I couldn't put him to bed so I then had to wake him to so we could get out of here for ofi...he fell asleep again on our way home and had a big sleep and then woke up and fell back asleep in my arms...poor little munchkin - he can't even get a proper sleep at home at the moment...
Sorry for venting big time...I wish I could have a glass of wine - LOL! Hope you're all enjoying your weekend!
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Omg - We Sold Our House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OMG!!! Congratulations!! Did you get the asking price?
Now the search for your new castle! I have been watching Narre the last few weeks on realestate.com and there are a few nice ones out there!
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Thanks Cindy!!!!
Obviously they have a 3 day cooling off and they're getting a building inspection and then 14 days for finance but they've bought it!!
And the best part - For basically top dollar!!! Woohooo!!!!!
That means we'll have the money when we buy to get our new house painted and new flooring before we move in! Wooohooo!!!!
Yep - we'll head out to Narre next weekend and start our search!! Very exciting!!
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS KRISTIE !!!!!!!
i took my car in for a service and found out that all the oil is leaking into the rings,very bad,we have to buy a new car this weekend! before end of financial year,so we actually have to buy one tomorrow,oh dear,i cant see that happening,cindy tell al we really need his help on this one.we also bought new mobile phones today,actually optus upgraded us for free so i got one with sat nav and grant got the new i phone.
so if anyone knows where we can buy a 7-8 seater car in fab condition up to $40 k please ring me.
nikki
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WOW!!! CONGRATS Kristie!! That must be a huge weight off your shoulders!! And not having to keep the house spotless all the time too!!
Now the fun starts, looking for a new house!
Melissa, Hi.. I'm pretty new here so you're prob thinkin who am I?? Anyway, I'm sure I'll get to know you soon.. And I think that rugging them up warmer is a better idea..
Nikki, OMG.. what bad luck!! Lucky you took it in for a service hey!! I hope you and Grant managed to find a car today!
Cindy, Glad you've had a quiet weekend with no parties, but thats great to have booked in 3 from 1 party!!
Well, I've just got home from dinner out at a thai rest and then we went across the road to our local club.. The dinner was lovely, although I'm still hungry and have just had a cuppa, 2 saladas and a choc spider!
The club started off ok, but as it got busier and busier, it took us almost 1/2 an hour to get a drink and we all felt like sardines!! They just let too many people in and they are all like 14 I swear!! I felt so old!!Hehehehe
Anyway was nice to get out and I'm now feeling mighty tired so I'd better get to bed..
Chat soon ladies..xoxo
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Hi!
Alex - Thanks! It's funny I've still tidied up this morning I'm in such a habit - I think it's all the uneccessary stuff like putting the washing away every time we leave the house and sweeping every 5min etc. So glad you had a good night out! We went out for a birthday a few months ago and I felt sooo old...I'm just so not into it - I'd rather have a good get together at someones house where you can relax a bit iykwim??
Nikki - Bugger about your car!! I hope you can find something...
What phone did you get?? Michael wants to upgrade his to one with sat nav...
Well, the kids have got toys everywhere just the way it should be and we've had crayons and textas out making a birthday card!! We're heading off later to my SIL's for b'day cake so that will be nice - the kids will love seeing all the family...
I'm coming down with Dylans cold which I'm not happy about but it's too be expected...
Chat later! Enjoy your Sundays!
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Kristie congrats on selling the house thats excellent news and prob a huge releif for you both. I hope you feel better and the cold doesnt stick with you too long. Enjoy your SIL bday
Nikki sorry to hear you have car problems. I cant help you in the buying car dept sorry.....
well this weekend we cleaned up the backyard getting ready for the cubby which is coming next week. We moved all the pavers from the back and then transplanted plants to the front yard, it was a tiring saturday. Once the kids were in bed Jamie and I have a nice shower and then sat down and watched 2 movies we hired. It was a great night in. Today has been ok. I put Jordan down for a sleep as he was getting sooky and feral, he is still asleep now so obviously needed it. Liam has been pretty good, a little windy and chucky today. Today was my sleep in so I got to sleep in till 10am, so lovely.
6 week check up tomorrow and then thursday I am officially able to drive... bring it on. I think everything is ok with me. I am getting a little pain in the left prob from lifting Jordan too early but its easing off now. I am not worried about Liam he is gaining weight for sure, he is turning into a chubster already LOL
have a great sunday everyone
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Tracey, sounds like you had a great weekend!! Nice that you relaxed as well as doing all the hard work! Yeah at your 6w check - I can't believe how fast the time has gone! omg! Will be great for you to be able to drive again!
We had a nice arvo out - I ate way to much and the kids had so much fun! Chat later...
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Congratulations Kristie, thats awesome!
We went to a playcentre yesterday and Milo played with one of his friends, they had such a good time we stayed there until it closed at 4:30pm
Nikki - bummer on the car I hope that you canfind something.
I had my performance review at work today and it was all good, so thats one less thing for me to stress about.
Saturday I had all my hair chopped off :) Big change for me
Then I went with dads friend who is a builder & has been a building insepctor to look at our place. The whole frame is up now. I was really pleased overall cos he said the magic words 'I'd be very happy with the work so far if it were my house' always good to hear from a builder.
Now we just need to get our place sorted. Getting a skip this weekend. ILs not happy cos they want Milo to go to the footy but I cant just keep putting this off, we need to get the house on the market! I also didnt get the roof in the laundry stripped and filled yet so am looking at doing that tonight possibly. I' scared Im going to do it wrong.
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Rach thats awesome the house is moving along nicely and its great to have someone to check it over for you who knows what they are looking for.
Well 6 week check up all went well. I have seperated my stomach muscles though so will need to do phisio to fix it up. Liam is doing well she has given us a referal for his hips to ensure they are ok. He has 2 fat rolls on one leg and 3 on the other so she wants to make sure they are straight, better safe than sorry I guess.
Well the tantrums hit today again at the shops. Jordan smacked me across the face a few times cause I wouldnt buy him a new matchbox car.... like he needs more. I was so angry with him. Jamie and I have decided to go with the naughty corner, he is going to sit at the end of the hallway opposite the bathroom and toilet. I have showed him where it is so he knows, hopefully this will curb the smacking as I am really at my wits end over it.
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Hi!
Urgghh I hate being sick...luckily Michael had an rdo today so I got a sleep in and I'm still in my pj's!
Well the toy sale catalogues have been studied and lists have been made and now I'm in big trouble considering totals are in the 4 figure category....I wonder how I hide that?? LOL! It's santa's fault!
Big w and target are the winners for sure...but I think kmart isn't that great cos we've already got half the stuff - LOL!
Rachael - Glad Milo had fun yesterday...Yeah at a great performance review! Wow at getting your hair chopped off - I can't wait to see it! Thats great the house is looking good - that will be a relief! Sounds like you guys are going to be soooo busy with the house!! It has to be done though and hopefully the work will pay off and it will sell really quickly!
Tracey - Glad your check up went well...I think it's fairly common for tummy muscles to seperate. I hope Liam's legs turn out ok - although I think if they get it early it's not such a problem anyway...
Bugger Jordans hitting so much...Good luck with the time out - hopefully with a bit of persistance he'll settle down...
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wow the house is moving along fast racheal,how exciting.
kristie,you are so funny with the toys,you are going to be as bad as me.i got the nokia with sat nav.
tracey,jordan will love his cubby
we didnt end up finding a car before end of financial year,doesnt matter at least we are not buying under pressure.
anyway off to bed for me,first day of school holidays,i had 6 kids and i am tired now
nikki
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Omg Nikki...your so good having all those kids...I suppose it's hard when the boys want friends over! I hope you get through the next 2 weeks without too much stress!
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Kristie LOL at you having a list for xmas pressies already.
Nikki you are a super mum having all those kids. There is a dorothy concert on at melton again, tickets are 17.20 did you want to come along, 25th sept. OH and off to jungle mania tomorrow if you want to come along?
Well today Jordan said he wanted to have a nap, very pleased with that. Liam has been quite good today also. He is starting to self settle really well so I am rapted.
Had a great night sleep as Jamie did the last feed of the night with EBM as he couldnt wake me, I must have been dead asleep LOL He enjoyed it though so thats good. Lucky as Liam had me up from 3am to 5am as he wouldnt settle, wanted to be awake. SIlly little man.
OK off to eat some ice cream
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tracey what time are you going tomorrow,i should be able to make it.is nadine taking any of her older boys,i will bring corey if he has someone to play with,otherwise he will go to a mates place.
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Nikki at the moment is me and kristen. I have just texted nadine to see if she wants to come with her kids. I will let you know ASAP
I was going to go about 11. Is that too late for you? We can go earlier if you want. Kristen can meet us there as Mia has sleep still about 9am.
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Hi!
Tracey - you think thats funny! I'm off tomorrow night to head to Fountain gate at midnight to do the shopping! I'm going to be one of those crazy women so everyone better stay out of my way! Hehehehehe....
Glad you had a nice day with the boys - bugger Liam being up in the early hours though...that's so nice that Jamie did the last feed!!! I really should get in a habit of expressing with this one although I always end up leaving a gap and then they just won't take the bottle...
Nikki - Hope the kids were good for you today!!
Cindy - Let me know if you can make it tomorrow!! I need a crazy shopping partner! If you want to go I'll pick you up on the way!!! Probably around 11.30pm!
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Hello all!
I am going to get an early night tonight coz everyone else is asleep, the dishes can keep sitting there,so just a really quickone from me.
Tracey - thats so good you got your sleep
Nikki- did you test drive the car?
Kristie - your a psycho - I am working tomorrow but looks like i will be finishing early so i may just be able to come with you for your crazy shopping spree! I will have to see how the girls are though - if they have a sleep in the arvo and i can have a rest too then i will come for sure. Is this the xas lay-buys?
We did a drive past our new house again tonight and it is trashed! Well not trashed, but sooo not looked after, we even noticed that the curtains are falling off! I cant wait to get in there and sort it out!
Rachael - just saw you log on messenger, whats the latest on your build and sale??
night all, got a big day ahead of me if im going shopping!
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LOL! I know...Yep they are the no deposit xmas layby's!!!!! You so have to come with me!! Hehe. I'll give you a call/text tomorrow night to see how you're going!
Omg at your house!! How frustrating...not long to go now...I hope it's ok condition when you get it though! How exciting!
Off to bed soon for me too...
