hey everyone still here still reading but just having a weird couple of weeks.. everythings just flying past me i kinda feel like i cant keep up.. idk weird state of mind atm.. had the real estate here this morning coz they are selling the house we are living in (but were under lease till july so they cant kick us out) but yeh i just get so anxious with weird ppl in my house and now at times they will be showing ppl through and i might be starting work soon and ahhhhh!!!!
Cally, a cleaner sounds fantastic! By the time I have a free moment to do some housework I can't be bothered and end up on BB instead lol I like the word card idea, might do that one.
Clare, you deserve a meltdown after doing all that shifting. I am such an unpleasant person to be around when we move house, I hate all the change and unsettledness that goes with it (or perhaps I just hate the amount of work involved lol).
Leanne, have a good meet up with the other girls. Bummer about all the breakages!
MD, hope Miss E manages to stay clear of the tummy bug.
Had a long week, the tantrum fairy is back again. We were quite enjoying the little break from them but alas, it was not to last.
Letters wise, he recognises them as letters but not a specific letter iykwim. He can nearly sing the alphabet.
Arte - wow, singing the alphabet, that's awesome. We talk about letters a lot but don't go through the alphabet directly (ie in the car on the way to work sometimes we will go through the alphabet and try to think of a different animal for each letter etc)
Noni, posted at the same time. I would hate people coming through the house all the time. Yay for getting the job, are you feeling o.k about going back to work?
Cally, the alphabet is a long way from perfect lol. Despite my best efforts he does the elemeno-p thing and there is absolutely no tune.
Noni: hugs babe, not fun having strangers going through your home. we had that a few weeks ago. just make sure to hide away valuables etc.
Cally/Arte: omg! that is so awesome of both the kidlets! leila isnt yet there...
Cally: woot woo on the house cleaner...so jealous. we need it.
Arte: i think it is all the above in relation to moving. the unsettledness, lack of control of my environment (i am taurean through and through LOL!) and the WORK. we are hoping this will be our forever home, so hopefully no moving! (well, when we do the extension there may be minimal moving...)
AFM: much better today. DH and I just pottered around exploring our area for good cafes and lovely stores. this suburb is brimming with local melbourne artists and designers. so all the stuff is exxy BUT really unique and beautiful. Leila is going to score some hip clothes i tell ya! ahhhh Christmas is a great excuse LOL!
hi girls, just popping on to say i'm still here. met up with ange the other day and lewis basically walked in and vomitted everywhere. he has been sick ever since. now jimmy is sick too and last night i used a different shampoo to his normal one and he's had a slight reaction, so it's all happening here! yesterday lewis even had a nose-bleed. oh well, hopefully i'll be able to jump back on soon and actually spend some time on here love to you all xoxo
im a bit worried about william atm he seems really big! hes going into 00 and is quite chubby, he always wants bottles too... hes only 3mths old i cant believe how big he is... do u think i should be worried??
arte - lol asha says n o p haha l and m dont exist.. theres a video of her attempting the alphabet on fb hehe.. as for recognising letters we arent near that yet shes trying her best with colours tho.. i feel nervous about going back to work but i think it will be good for me..
clare - i think were gonna request to have by appt only instead of open house days, apparantly we are within our rights to demand that as well as demand they take the details of anyone who comes through.. still dont feel good about it tho
ginger - *hugs* hope everything calms down asap at ur place!!!
Ginger, I hope the bug passes soon, sounds horrible!
Clare, I am taurean too. I have to admit that I don't know a whole lot about the sign characteristics though. The house photos on FB are beautiful - I looooove the flooring and L's room looks fantastic. DH walked past while I was looking at her room pic and commented that it was really nice too.
Noni, there are quite a few letters missing here too, as well as the number 6. He is good with his colours though, sometimes gets them muddled but mostly gets them right. I wouldn't worry too much about Williams size, Amelia's 000's are getting a bit tight so in another month she is going to be in 00's as well.
Our car is still at the garage and I have been stuck at home for nearly two weeks. We usually have an activity 4 mornings a week but only one is in walking distance. We are going a bit stir crazy.
Would you think I was crazy if I said that Amelia is nearly sitting? She can balance for about 4-5 seconds before she topples over. It is really cute, she is really pleased with herself for doing it, then she smiles and kicks her legs which sends her over backwards lol.
Clare - the house photos look stunning, especially Leila's room.
Ginger - hope everyone is on the mend there.
Funny toilet training story - K had her dolly sitting on the potty this morning, came up to me with some toilet paper saying 'Paige, poo' - so the dolly was pooing! She of course had to go and flush it. She also got busted a couple of times on the weekend putting nappies in the bin that had only been on the dolly!!
Well the housecleaner we met last night was lovely - she was so motherly and offered to do anything we needed (stack dishwasher, iron, make beds, clean, tidy etc). I just wanted to give her a big hug!! So she is doing 4 hours tomorrow (including the oven - which hasn't been done since Mum did it the week before K was born!!). I just feel relaxed already, knowing that the house will be clean when I get home tomorrow. It's already looking better because we did the mad dash through last night (just tidying)before she came round. I'm really going to enjoy Wednesday's now, knowing that the place will be clean every week.
Hey Chicks,
Struggling a little with my bro. It's been a bit tough. Finding it hard to keep up in here. I do try and read but my head is not quite up to it. But i'll be back. *channelling Arnie*
Just popping on to say hi and to say thanks again to Jazah for having a meet at her place yesterday. It was great to see Lee and Jaz and all the kiddies. Sorry I couldn't stay longer tho, as it was we didn't get home until 5.30pm. Sarah was at her best , I think she was just over the travelling and car time. Hopefully we can convince a few more people to attend the next one...hint hint Oz lol.
Also, just wanted you girls to be among the first to know that we are offically TTC . I had an appointment at a gyno the other month who sent me for bloods, ultrasound and a HSG. The HSG is where they insert dye through your tubes to check for blockages, it also clears your lining out a bit. Not a very comfortable procedure but I fell on the next cycle with S after my last one. I have also just finished my first round of Clomid so will be busy for the next few days D(ing)TD hehe.
Anyway...better get back into getting this house sorted after my trip to Brissie. DH has been home so you can just imagine what he's been up to (or should that be hasn't been up to)
Good luck to everyone with the Melbourne Cup, I'd offer my tips but I never win anyway
Noni, he's 3 months old now so I would be expecting him to be heading into 00 by now. Don't forget that there is a growth spurt around this time so that would account for the bottomless stomach LOL. I'm sure he's fine. Gosh I remember putting Alister in a 0 onesie at Christmas.
Ange I'm so sorry that you're still having troubles with your Bro. I think as much as you love him and worry about him you'd be kinda glad to be moving soon
Cally I would love for someone to just come and do dusting and ironing.
I've been so slack at keeping up lately. I have been reading though. Alister isn't really up there with letters, words or numbers but he does know his colours and shapes and that's about all I expect from him atm. I used to really drum it in with Lindsay all the time at this age - MIL even gave me some flash cards she had when her 3 were toddlers LOL and I spent loads of $$ on books for him to do stuff in but by the time Erin came along I realised I just didn't want her to grow up that fast so I didn't do it. he is a fabulous mimic though. His scooter riding is getting a bit scary because he goes as fast as the other kids now so it's a bit of a worry that he's going to have a major tumble off it.
Ange: babe. so sorry. that is really tough and totally understand about not having the headspace to think about anything else ATM. sending our thoughts and prayers to your bro and family xx
Noni: arrghhh! this second round of babies are growing up sooooooo FAST! it's amazing!
Cally: i am another joining the 'green with envy' brigade. i so wish we had a cleaner. even just once a fortnight.
Arte: with your kids: anything is possible LOL! i am SURE she is sitting!! the photo on FB surely looks like it too. bummer about the lack of car. that is something i am grateful for when we moved to melbourne that the car can basically be ignored as things tend to all be in walking distance or there are the trains/trams. how much longer do you have to wait???
Kate: YAY!!! congrats babe! this is great news! sending loads of stickyvibes your way!
Rainy: ewwwww. vomit-ville aint fun! hope you guys are holding up ok.
AFM: all good here. DH had a win on the ponies for the cup. he put on a $5 bet and won $100!!! his shout LOL! so off to dinner tonight with some friends which should be lovely.
Clare, yay for the win, hope you went somewhere nice for dinner. Not sure when the car will be done. Hopefully soon.
Cally, lol at the pooing dolly. Glad your cleaner is nice. I would love someone to do my cleaning but I would hate anyone to see how filthy my house gets lol
Noni, they grow up too quickly don't they! Are you finding that time seems to go so much faster with the second one?
O.K, so last years corn-off was a bit of a let down after Ange's got pop corned in the bush fires and mine ended up as foot high dwarf plants so this year I propose.......
Giant Pumpkins!!!!
You can get the seeds for the big growing orange ones for a couple of dollars. Will anyone rise to the challenge? Clare, your lovely new yard is just begging for novelty oversized veges!
We have the seeds and William is excited about it already lol
I think I would be divorced if I dare even suggest it. DH has a thing about those pumpkins and thinks that they are directly related to 'small man' issues ROFL. Plus we have no cows to feed them to when they are grown thus stinking up my compost.
Noni - Dont worry about W I'm sure he is fine. M was the chubbiest baby ever, I look back at her 6 month photos in shock, she was hugeeeee. hahaha. I must admit, & you probably remember, I used to worry heaps too but she is a 'normal' weight now.
Kate - Yayyyy congrats on the ttc. So that makes 3 of us, yourself, Clare & me. I hope we all get bfps soon.
Trill - I think A sounds like he is doing just fine, knowing shapes especially that is great. I dont even know all the shapes lol. M sings the tune to ABC and just the other day started pointing out and naming her facial features, very impressed lol.
Clare - I dont mind so much sending her when she has a runny nose etc, but when M gets sick she always ends up with a real barking cough. I actually had the daycare lady pull me aside this morning about it as apparently yesterday she was coughing so much. I literally told her I just dont know what else to do other than pulling her out of care all together, but I dont want to do that. Just fingers crossed that after her op she will start to get better & with summer, hopefully all the bugs will P O!!! I am loving the sound of your new place. Sorry to hear of your breakdown though, I would be feeling much the same if in your shoes. What are L's wall decals like?
Rainy - Is L better, did he have gastro?
MD - I think you are right about having skipped the gastro thank goodness.
Ange - Oh you poor thing sounds like your bro is still struggling? xox
Feeling a bit down today after finding out on the weekend that someone I know is pregnant again & then just before I found out another is as well. That sounds so selfish I am very happy for them, but I want my turn too, wahhhh what a whinger lol. Sorry
Cally, you'll be pleased to hear that Barbie's dog comes complete with miniature plastic poo
Trill - I have a fabulous mimic too. I uttered a very unladylike phrase when I slammed my foot square into a stool (thought I'd broken a toe again) and about three minutes later when all the drama had died down, there sat Missy E repeating ****ing Hell, ****ing Hell.... I'm married to a trooper, no need to have my child swearing like one too.
Arte - Giant pumpkins - FANTASTIC IDEA...and I also propose we have a special novelty category for the funniest looking veggie harvested anywhere in the garden (you know, rude looking carrots, etc). BTW I believe you, I saw the nearly-sitting photo.
Ange I'm so sorry to hear it's been such a hard time. I hope things improve, or at least stabilise, soon. xxx
Noni - wowee he's getting big isn't he? I'm having trouble putting Missy E in size 2s, had to go on a size 3 buying spree today...not sure it's something you should worry about. Maybe plot his weights on a chart, it's prolly just the way he is, you'll see a pattern.
Cally your lady sounds lovely. It's so much better when it's someone you like and can trust, they don't disturb the energy of your home like a total stranger would.
Kate - yay for TTC...enjoy your most excellent DTD excuse LOL.
MM - sweetie you'll get your turn too
Well I'll add to my terrible swearing-like-a-showgirl motherhood technique by saying my 11 yo DD won herself $20 on the geegees today - yes gambling already! DH let her put her pocket money (WTF??) both ways on 2 horses and one of them was Crime Scene which she picked "because she liked the name". Don't know whether to laugh or cry.
love to you all xoxo
and to say thanks again to Jazah for having a meet at her place yesterday. It was great to see Lee and Jaz and all the kiddies. Sorry I couldn't stay longer tho, as it was we didn't get home until 5.30pm. Sarah was at her best 
, I think she was just over the travelling and car time. Hopefully we can convince a few more people to attend the next one...hint hint Oz lol. 
. I had an appointment at a gyno the other month who sent me for bloods, ultrasound and a HSG. The HSG is where they insert dye through your tubes to check for blockages, it also clears your lining out a bit. Not a very comfortable procedure but I fell on the next cycle with S after my last one. I have also just finished my first round of Clomid so will be busy for the next few days D(ing)TD hehe. 
to all
. I'm married to a trooper, no need to have my child swearing like one too.
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