Just wanted to pop on quickly and see how Andie's going. I feel like such a whinger in my current premenstrual state cos I know how hard it is Andie when you really are the only person there with the kids and no back up. It's psychologically as well as physically exhausting. Hun I have soooo been there myself, you are doing a wonderful job in your circumstances. You are not being selfish at all to stay where you are, you do what you need to for yourself. Having a strong, empowered mother is the best gift you can give your kids, so standing firm on your decision on where to live is a good thing. It might be worth networking around to find out if there's a teenager or another babysitter who could come and watch the kids for an hour, either for now or for the next time things crop up. I'm so glad to hear you are feeling a bit better, enjoy the rest of your day!
Also glad to hear Clare that your Nanna's in happy land on morphine, it really is wonderful stuff! Hope she has a good strong recovery soon.
Hi Sherie - I was so unsure about the trampoline but if you think it'll be good then I'll let the MIL go for it. I don't think she's gonna change her mind anyway.
I got so caught up doing things last night that I didn't go to bed until 12.30 then took another hour to fall asleep. Not good when Sarah wakes at 5am.
We had a good set in of rain this morning and now it's so muggy...might head to the beach again this arvo. She had a ball yesterday.
I've been here for quite a while but haven't popped in here for no real reason other than time restraint but that's all sorted now im on holidays from uni!
I've been reading the last few pages to catch up.
Just wanted to say hello to everyone & let you know I'm going to join in if that's ok
Thank you MD.
When I was in QLD for a week & a half in Oct it was too emotional for me & thats when I realised that even though I have friends there, it wasn't the place for me to be. Here, this may sound funny, but cause I have to do it all myself, in a sense, which makes me deal with my depression & probs & work thro them.
Kate: the trampoline isn't such a bad thing. the boys played on some whilst we were in qld & they loved it, even if Jack cldn't jump.
Hi Nella.
So far, doing okay today. Jack is down for his 2nd nap, hoping Alex will go for one but I'm not counting on it.
Have folded many loads of washing, & have put Alex's away. & Hung out washing. Am trying to keep busy but I've pulled muscles in my back so that when I bend over it siezes
off to put my dishes away from last nite ....
Hey Andie! Good to hear that at least Jack has given you some respite with having 2 sleeps so you only have Alex to worry about. You've had a productive day though, so you've got to be happy with that.
Hi Nella! Of course you can jump in! Your little one was born the day after my Alister. So how has everything been going for you? Is he into everyting like the rest of our little darlings seem to be LOL.
Kate, IKWYM - I was up till 2am and I was still getting up on and off to the kids. Did you go to the beach?
ETA - Clare, that's great to hear your Oma is feeling so great LOL. I hope the abs kick in soon and she is on the mend and able to go home soon.
Yes he sure is! He's favourite thing is the kitchen drawer. Everytime its opened he grabs something different out to play with his current fav are the tongs!
I love your ticker. Think I might have to get one!
Today has been better. Prob cos I had a good vent last nite, gr8 support from you ladies here & I feel better.
Just sitting down with a glass of wine (figured it'd be okay to seeing as the last pencillian tablet I took was 34hrs ago), going to watch some tv & head off to bed reasonably early. Alex is asleep already & Jack is back in bed after a dinner tanty, & bath.
Jack pointed to his bottle as I was getting his dressed for bed & said "dink" then he kept saying "dink dink dink".
As I was doing todays dishes this afternoon, I turned around to see Jack carrying a bottle of motor oil across the kitchen.
2mrw won't be so bad. Have a dr's app't 4 my stitches (had a mole cut out Fri week back) & then if $ permit, have to to grab some food.
Hope you all had a good weekend. & again, thank you
Andie I am glad your feeling better. You come in here and vent to us whenever you need to, thats what friends are for after all.
Nella hi and welcome.
MD I hope your having a great time away.
Clare Lol at your Oma I hope she gets better real soon.
Kate sounds like you had a good day out shopping.
I am feeling better tonight. Was still feeling sick this morning but managed to go and get some Christmas shopping done. I am sooooooooo excited about Christmas I just cant wait. I bought a new Christmas CD today too, cant wait to start playing it and watching L dance. Well I best be off. Hello to everyone I missed.
Hi Nella, welcome to our little chatty group. You're absolutely welcome to join in...tell us a bit about yourself...What do you do at uni etc
Andie - glad you're feeling better. Hope you have a nice relaxing catch up sleep tonight, all good for the doctors tomorrow.
Sherie - No beach for us today. The weather cleared but then I couldn't be a$$ed going . Will try tomorrow...Rory might be having an early day so fingers crossed.
Katie - Christmas shopping is the best...I've already got Sarahs presents somewhere in our container (so hopefully can find them when/if we move) Also got others on layby,including...
A LADYBIRD WHEELYBUG!!!!
Also, the wooden blocks and a percussion table thing. In the container I have a kids wooden table and chairs with plastic tub containers under the table...and I think there is more but can't remember That doesn't bode well...I don't even want to think about what I've spent on Sarah. Oh well, I get to play with it all as well so really it works out cheaply...like 2 for 1.
Sarahs really in chucking little tantys now. She arches her back when she doesn't want to get into her highchair or car seat also when shes being carried and doesn't want to go that way. She stamps her feet and throws things around. Shes also got her squeal back. God, how I wish that she had Rorys temperment and not mine. He's so placid and it takes a lot to get him worked up. Okay well placid might not be the best word but compared to me he's a little pussycat.
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