New thread time.

Link to last thread.

I thought I had better put my head in here

My girls turned 3 last Friday! Hard to believe they are 3 already. This year was so much excitement & they understand it was their B'Day & they got a cake & pressy's etc.

Kate~ Reading your last post makes me laugh! You sound like you are talking about my 2! Even down to the ear infection! A day before their birthday I had Danika at the DR. The DR said it was really BAD & the drum was about to burst, but thankfully it didn't.

Mine are still having a nap, but it has to be before 11:30am or we have trouble at getting them to sleep at night. Last night & the night before that, they were very bad! Danika takes ALL her clothes off, they were jumping on the beds, laughing, turning the light on, wanting this & wanting that. Tonight DH & I laid down the law & told them straight up if they got off their bed, they would be put into the other room with the door shut. They were SO MUCH better.

Mine are starting to "do" more things. They LOVE cutting with scissors, playing with dough & painting etc. I LOVE listening to them chatting to each other & it makes me laugh so much. They come out with the funniest things. When they sing little rhymes etc, one will tell the other off & say "It's my turn" they want to sing by themselves.

Ok I have raved enough!

Belinda

Kate - It's nice to see you back again, I hope that the study is going well. Thank you for posting the details about the poo painting. Both the girls took their nappies off at nap time yesterday for the first time and they had both done poo. When I came in I could see exactly where they had slid off the bed and sat on the floor - ugh!! Boy did they hear about it, I don't think that they well *ever* do that again! Daddy even gave then a lecture when they got home!

We have had the worst couple of days with TT, the girls have regressed, and I think it is because they haven't had a nap since Monday. Mine, like Ella and Grace, have a nap (for hours) at my MIL on Mondays, and usually sleep Friday and/or Saturday. - Today, no nap agh! By the time 6pm comes around, they are either lying half asleep on the couch, or running around like they drank red cordial!

Belinda - Happy Birthday again to your two, sounds like they had a fantasic day, loved the photos in the other tread and was looking intently at the new bikes! How are they going on them? Not sure if I should get ours 3 wheelers, as they can't peddle yet.

I love it when our sing little tunes too, and get sh*tty at each other when one wants to sing on their own .
My 2 also LOVE scissors, and I am forever picking up little bits of paper off the floor, they love to cut out and present me with little triangles - they look so proud of themselves - very cute.

It's great to hear people talk about the little joys that they get from their kids at the moment, because all I can think of most of the time is wee, poo and no nap..... please let this phase pass soon.

By the way, I want to update my picture of the girls because that was about a year ago, but I can't remember where you can store them on EB to put it into my signature, can anyone help?

hugs to you all.


Cheers

Kate
Alicia and Sophie 2/12/02

Edited because I dodn't proof my own work!



This message was edited by KateTwinMum on Friday, 14 October 2005 @ 10:26 PM

Hi girls,

Ohhhhhh our thread is starting to get moving....how exciting. *lol* Nothing terribly exciting happening in my world. Although I have just made the move to fitted cloth nappys which I am extremely excited about. The trio are all sick still, to the point where Monique took herself off to bed this morning. I was shocked because she is normally terrible at bed time! Steph has started night training herself which has amazed me. It means we're getting woken in the night for her to go to the toilet because they can't reach the door handles yet (this is a blessing in disguise!) Monique's night nappy is still very wet in the mornings.

cmf - Sounds like your tt'ing has been a huge sucess. I can comfortable go out to the shops with the girls in knickers now too which is great. Any tips for me on how to get Josh interested in going to the loo?

Bec - Sounds to me like boys take longer to train, but then again Joshy is 3!! So I wonder when he'll decide he wants to be a "big boy". Wow 85% humidity, that sounds very very uncomfortable to me! I don't think I'd cope in that kind of weather! Good luck with your flight at Christmas. I'm dreading the 8 hour road trip with the kids in December!

Nicolie - Welcome back! If DH is slacking off having a few beers, then I say bugger the housework! It can wait. What a cool idea using your laptop to play dvd's in the car.

Kate - Can I ask what the pHD is that you're doing? You don't have to share it that's to personal a question, just interested. Mmmmmmmm, poo painting ~ thank God I never got that here!! I did get pooing in the bath on a couple of occasions though. I agree with you on it getting easier now they can communicate better. It makes for less tanty's, although we are still getting some outbursts here! Thankfully my three are still having a day nap here. I'd go spare if they weren't.

BB - I'm feeling very guilty here, I need to start getting the scissors out, or my three will never know what to do.

Kate - Sorry to hear that you've had some tt regression. Fingers crossed that it all goes back on track for you. To change your signature, click on the preferences box on your page and that is where your but the photo coding from where you have your photos stored, photobucket etc. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll pm you.

Have a good weekend girls.

Nee, thanks for the tip on the photos, but I didn't explain it very well. The photobucket on EB that I had the photos on before now doesn't seem to be working, so I don't know where to upload them from (ie. a place to store them).

Cheers!

Kate
Alicia and Sophie 2/12/02



This message was edited by KateTwinMum on Saturday, 15 October 2005 @ 10:26 AM

Hi all

Hearing the TT stories makes me think we may just wait until they're ready to go to school LOL! Too scary. Our dream run of no illness and happy girls has continued - it's now over 5 weeks since our last doctor's visit - definitely a record.

Today we went to my aunt's place for lunch (sounds like she's an old biddy but she's only 9 years older than me). There were lots of people there they hadn't met before so I was a bit worried but they were angels. They used to be so shy and would cry and cling to me in new situations. They were a little unsure at first but no crying and then they got used to everyone and turned on the charm. We were so proud. My uncle said they were welcome back any time.

We're hoping this new "happy" phase (well 99% of the time - they wouldn't be 2 without the odd tantrum or two) lasts.

I'm really enjoying their affection and concern for each other (unless one has a toy the other wants) and their increasing language skills.

I'm also (and this is a bit mean ;p) kind of enjoying watching the women in my mother's group who had singletons the first time learning about the "joys" of getting two kids in and out of cars etc as they have their second babies - yes, that is a bit mean!! But for two years I've been envious as they jumped in and out of the car and into shops with one baby on their hip while I struggled with the double buggy, two carseats etc etc...there has to be some payback LOL!!

But a friend who had twins at the same time as me has just had a singleton and she is loving the time she has to sit and gaze at number 3 after the rush of twins first time round. Makes me feel a bit sad that I'll never experience that (we've decided no more babies - I'm not sad enough to change my mind!).

Hope everyone's having a good day. I 've just re-read this and I'm a bit all over the place, sorry - my excuse is I'm trying to type with both girls on my knee!! so sorry if I don't make sense.

Maree

Eleanor 1/8/03
Harriet 1/8/03

Stephanie woke up dry this morning! Seems she has night trained herself! How lucky am I?

Kate - I didn't even realise that EB had a photobucket site? I know that there is an msn site though? I just store my siggys and other photos in my own photobucket site. I've just had a look at the "properties" in your sig pic and you have that stored at the eb msn members page. This is the link for the msn site. http://groups.msn.com/EssentialBabyMembersPage

Maree - Yayyyyyyy for your girls staying healthy! I can soooooo understand your friends feelings on having and enjoying a singleton after having multiples. I struggle with feelings of guilt over the time I can lavish on Aimee. I simply couldn't have that one on one time with Monique, Joshua and Stephanie. I know it's a silly thing to say because I just didn't have the time with the trio. But it IS wonderful having a singleton!

Hi, it's great to log on and see this thread really kicking along- I love reading what you are all up to.

Belinda- I loved the pics from your girls' third birthday. That's so cute that they gave each other a hug after blowing out their candles (I read that in your other post).

Nee- gee Stephanie is doing so well re TT. My boys are fully TT by day but have occasional lapses at night. I think I have to bite the bullet and stop putting them in pull-ups overnight. I think after a few nights in a row wearing just undies we might by fully TT. I have just been putting it off because I didn't want to have to change clothes, sheets etc- just lazy on my part.

Maree- I totally know what you mean re singleton bubs. It was always exhausting going to Mother's Group & Playgroup and keeping an eye on both boys and sometimes I didn't take my boys to playgrounds that were unfenced or near roads or water- because it was just too hard and potentially dangerous. It's much better now they're older. Now that some of my Playgroup mums have had second children they comment about how hard it is getting out and about.

I have really enjoyed having my third child and it's so easy taking her places with me. More stamina and organisation is required when I take all 3 out!

My son Patrick has bad asthma at the moment poor darling. He wakes up coughing and needs Ventolin during the night. Michael and Sophie are well and we all had a lovely day today. Lots of bike riding around our backyard and playing with Lego inside and reading books. Patrick is crazy about dinosaurs, Michael loves helicopters and Sophie says "I love puppy dogs"!
Have fun all,
Maycee

Maycee (36)
DH (34)
Twin boys (4/12/01)
DD (7/10/03)

Hi Everyone,

It is excititng to see the 2+ thread moving! I'm so slack at posting though, I like to think it's because we are having so few dramas with the girls but I think its more because I'm lazy!!!

The girls and I met up with some of the Canberra Twins and Multiple EBer's today, really nice putting faces to names. The girls were very well behaved and when we left Sophie said "Bye Twins!" which was cute. DH has been busy working the last few weekend so it was nice to have an outing for the girls to look forward to, it gets exhausting doing all the entertaining for the whole weekend. The girls really miss Daddy when he's not around at times when he usually is!

Nee- great work on having one of your three night TT, we are just starting to get a few dry nappies in the morning too but I'm too scared to actually leave nappies off just yet.

Kate- good luck with the PhD....your post brings back memories of my PhD, a long 7 years ago, luckily long before nappy brain set in!

We are in the process of planning our first road trip with the girls, we drive to Adelaide in 2 weeks time. We are stopping once on the way over, in Hay then coming back slowlt via the Great Ocean Road. I'm excited and scared. They are getting pretty good at being in the car for longish stretches so I'm hopeful it wont be too much of a nightmare. Any advice from you ladies would be great!

Bye all, Beth

Sophie and Daisy 9/4/03

Nee - How well have you done with Stephanie! A matter of weeks and she has gone from go to wo, night TT woo hoo! Well done!

Maree - I must admit that I too have been watching the singleton Mums with a little satisfation that they are realising how hard juggling a second one is.(cheeky I know). I also bask a little when people say "I don't know how you did/do it with two)", for some reason it makes me feel a little chuffed!

I too wonder what it would be like to have another on it's own, but an WAY NOT clucky enough to go there!
;p


Maycee Poor Patrick with the asthma, I know that they get better with the ventolin as they get older, but trying to get them to do it at night when they are tired is often a battle (for us anyway). Hope that he gets better soon. Gotta love this bike riding weather at the moment!

Beth - Welcome to Adelaide - where abouts are you staying. The drive along the GO Rd is beautiful (as if you didn't know that already!!). Do you have those little travel magna doodle things? We bought those when we took the girls to Qeensland, they were a great hit. I went to Toys 'R' us and bought a stack of little junky things to keep them occupied. Happy Travels.

We had a great day at the beach today building sandcastles and paddling in the water. We having been for ages, but the girls are now getting to the age where they really enjoy looking for shells and basically just running free. Needless to say, they were stuffed when we got home (and so was I!) Not talking about TT today, it consumes too much of my EB chat *LOL*!

I did have a little profound moment today - one of those, how did I get this old and married and have 2 kids things. One of those times that you stop and think where the hell did time go already, and how did I get to where I'm at now!! What caused it, you may ask ..... sorting 4 piles of undies!! Mwah ha ha ha!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Cheers

Kate
Alicia and Sophie 2/12/02



This message was edited by KateTwinMum on Sunday, 16 October 2005 @ 9:20 PM

We had a good weekend here although it was mostly spent inside due to rain.

Kate~ The new bikes are a hit although I must confess yesterday they preferred their 3 wheel trikes :confuse:. Danika can ride hers using the pedals & K can too, but isn't confident on the bike. I thing they still like the trikes b/c they are confident on them. We got them from Target on sale LAST YEAR! The bikes were only $30 each & they seem to be OK. We also got the helmets on sale at K Mart (it sure adds up when buying 2 at a time).

Nee~ Don't feel guilty about the kids not using scissors yet! Heck, you're a busy Mummy of 4 children, not 2 like me. Plus I've seen your kids in action & they have INCREDIABLE fine motor skills . Well done Steph! She has done so well Nee, actually so has Monique & Josh will get there too.

Maree~ So glad the girls are well. Mine have been a bit unwell lately, but finally we are going well again. I SOOO know what you mean about


I have felt envious of people that have no idea how much work 2 babies are. We have friends that have just one baby & all their time is taken with them. It's going to be interesting seeing them cope when #2 comes along.

Maycee~ Yes the girls had a great party. Their actual birthday was not a good day though. Kateleigh was VERY tired & just HORRID! She threw so many tantrums & I couldn't do anything with her. It continued after their sleep too. The next day they were PERFECT! Then they had an absolute BALL at their birthday party & seeing all the family again.

Beth~ We often go on 3 hour drives & that's about our limit. I find taking smallish toys they like helps. I also have taken books & have even held the book up & read it to them! I found that magna doodle boards are good too. Also lots of little snacks, things that don't make a huge mess in the car. If they are getting cranky, we try & stop at a park & let them have a run. Mine NEVER sleep for more than 20 min's in the car, so if they sleep in the car that helps too.

US! The girls went to a birthday party yesterday. One of the ladies there made this comment to me "I heard it's easier with twins cos they have a play mate & have someone to play with". I replied saying "well no they actually fight a LOT & the person that said that must not have twins!

The girls are getting so cute with their manners now. Everything is "can I have .... Please Mummy" OR "No thank you, I don't want to do..."

We have them settled back into going to bed a lot better. We have just had a patch where they were playing up EVERY night. Just being a PAIN & taking an hour to go to sleep. I think it's more Miss D. K is happy to stay quietly on her bed, but D wants to jump around & play & NOT lay still. I have been separating them as soon as D plays up & mucks around & it WORKS LOL.

Also, after they have a sleep they just HAVE to touch each other & hug. If they have been apart (even for a 10 min drive with Daddy) they do the same. They love hugging & when they are sick, they sit & stroke the unwell one. I can see "that bond" happening.

Today is day 3 of Kateleigh waking up dry in the morning. I hope it continues. Danika is usually wet & today she was wet through, so I think she’s got a little while yet.

Thanks for the travel tips Kate and Belinda. Will definately go and buy those mini magnodoodle things, the girls have a large one which they love (and fight over constantly!!!). They are at least getting to an age where they can look at books and things for a while before getting bored.

Kate-for me Adelaide is "home" I was born there and lived there til I was 26 when I fly the nest for a post-doc position in York (UK) then ended up in Canberra. So we are visiting my family all who live in the Adelaide Hills.

Belinda- we too have just gone though a patch of the girls playing up at bedtime, calling us back in for drinks/toys/cuddles/more stories etc etc etc. I'm sure we encourage the bad habit by going back in to soon but they cry out like they are in pain, little monkeys!

Its my half day work, half day home today so better get that second load of washing on the line!



Sophie and Daisy 9/4/03

Hi girls,

Yayyyyyyyyy our thread is moving! My kids are all sick! Aimee has a bilateral ear infection and is on antibiotics. The trio are also sick with raging temps, the snots and are miserable and grumpy. I'm starting to wonder if they all have ear infections too! Steph woke up in a wet nappy this morning, so I was a bit disappointed, but it could be because she's unwell.

Maycee - I don't think it's lazy at all not wanting to change wet bedding etc!! How's Patrick going with his asthma? Has he been unwell to trigger it?

Beth - Good luck with your road trip. When you get back, you can give me some survival strategies!

Kate - I am soooooo proud of Steph with the TT'ing, but tbh, she has done it all herself. I think she was ready a while ago and I just didn't realise. *lol* at your profound moment! I have them often. It's my birthday this Saturday, and I'm 29. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was back in school, and here I am all grown up with 4 of my own kids!! Where does the time go?

BB - They really prefer their trikes?? We've bought bikes and helmets for Christmas, so I hope my trio like them! Thanks for always boosting me up, you are so good for my self esteem! Don't know where I'd be without you.

I'd better dash, I have to get some washing out too. It's been sitting in the machine for over an hour now, while I browse EB!!

Hi everyone,

Kate- four piles of undies are very cute!!

Nee- your comment re washing reminded me to actually put a load on. Mind you- I only did half the job before I was called to look at a drawing Michael had done of a chicken! I never seem to get much done during the day so then of course I have to do housework in the evening... which is the pits of course because by then I just want to be a couch potato!!

Patrick is still coughing during the night with asthma and it's a cold that triggers it. He only has a very minor runny nose but for some reason his asthma has been bad this time. He was better last night than the previous two nights- he only woke up once.

We've had a great day. I took Sophie to the M&CH nurse this morning for her 2 year old check up (all good) and then we all went to the zoo. We all sat at a table and watched the ducks in the Japanese garden while we ate our lunch and the kids were fantastic. Yay! After lunch my DH went to work, Sophie had a nap and the boys and I painted with water on the walls in the backyard. They're having a sit down and a drink at the moment but I'd better get back to the action! I'd like to sit and write some more but I'd better not!
Maycee

Hi all

Can somebody please send 'nap vibes' over to the West Coast? My two are chatting away again, I'm going to have to go and do 'scary Mummy' in a minute.

Nee - hope everyone is on the mend soon and happy birthday for Saturday if I forget to say it later!

Beth - good luck with the road trip. I never thought of those mini magnadoodles, I must go and get some for next time. I put some pencils and a couple of exercise books in the back seat but that gets a bit messy.

BusyB - Aaaww cute (the hugs I mean, not the bed time dramas!) I was putting the shopping on the conveyor today and Hannah was whining about something. Next thing I know, Paige has her arms around her and is patting her back. So cute, they ended up giving each other big squeezy hugs in the trolley and of course all the Nannas in Coles are going 'Aaaawww' and I'm standing there welling up like a goose (must be PMS ). Of course, it didn't last long before one got a bit over-exhuberant with the hugging and squished her sister a little too much...sigh

Maycee - hope Patrick is doing better

There's so much chat on this thread lately, I've forgotten who is doing what so I've missed lots of people - sorry!

We've had a very busy couple of weeks so I am looking forward to slowing down a bit this week. For one thing, the house is an absolute pigsty - you know how it goes, go out, come home, chuck kids in bed, drop everything where you are standing, collapse in a heap, repeat...

We had an Expectant Parents Meeting on Saturday with the Perth & Districts MBA. Lots of very excited (and a bit frightened) couples. 2 triplet mums too (we have 6 expecting triplets in WA at the moment, jeepers!). I love hosting these things, its so nice to see them relax a little by the end of the morning and realise its all going to be OK!

Anyway, best go and do something domestic. So much to do, so little motivation

Nicolie
DDs Paige & Hannah (23/09/03)

Hi everyone. Wow, this thread is really moving! So much to catch up on!

I've been sick all weekend with a horrible fluey thing. And have been awake since 3am coughing this morning. yuck! I ended up getting up at 4.30am and watching Love Actually. Today is a my day for studying so I'm resisting the urge to go and have a sleep...

Luckily we had my ILs here over the weekend and they kept the girls occupied and even stayed until yesterday afternoon to play with the girls so I could rest. The funniest thing has been realising how much I have to raise my voice over the girls' noise b/c every time I raise my voice just a little I collapse into a fit of coughing. Let alone if I tried to yell :0

Belinda I know what you mean about them competing to sing. Ella and Grace are so cute when the sing together but sometimes they get so angry at each other for either singing along when they want to perform solo or for singing the "wrong" song. it is really funny hearing the cute things they say to each other.

And the cute things they say to us too. on Friday - the day I got really sick - I'd been at my mum and dad's having a sleep while DH looked after the girls (no chance of sleeping at our house with them home). When I got home Gracie said to me "But your not Poppy" (my ILs were expected any minute). When I said "no I'm not" she said "but I only want Poppy". So I said, joking, "oh well, mummy won't come home again" and Gracie just gave me this cute little grin and said "mummy, you're such a duffer". What silly jokes her mummy makes

Kate Oh, I hope you haven't had any more poo incidents! They really are the worst. I must admit it really made me lose my temper like nothing else does! The study is going okay, thanks for asking A bit slowly but I'm trying to just take it as it comes. I have drafts of all my chapters now so it does finally feel like I can see the light a the end of the tunnel.
also, IKWYM. I've been having those "I can't believe I'm here" moments lately too.

Nee my phd is in literature. I'm looking at contemporary fiction that revisits the Victorian era, so stuff like A.S. Byatt's "Possession". I'll only reach the equivalent of 3.5years full-time in Dec but with marriage, maternity leave and lecturing stints, as well as going part time, the project has been with me six years now and I'm really dragging myself to the end!
What are the cloth nappies like? I imagine it saves some $$. I was just thinking that we still seem to spend a bit on nappies even with the girls only in them for nightime and naptime (they dont' really need the naptime one but they know if they're not wearing a nappy I'll always let them out to go to the toilet and boy do they abuse it)! Also, as you say with Steph, am worried that if we take them out at nighttime we'll just be woken up for toilet visits or bedwetting. A bit slack of me I guess.

Maree LOL! you wouldn't believe the satisfaction I've had out of each person in my mother's group finally acknowledging, after having their second babies, how difficult it would be to have two from the word go.
nee - I can only imagine you're thinking - "try three!" and now four! As always, I'm in awe!

Beth I was sorry to miss the Canberra twin get together but couldn't go b/c inlaws were staying. And in the end I was way to sick anyhow. Glad it was good. Maybe I'll get to meet you all another time. What did you do your phd in? Tell me that it does end!! Are you working in academia back here?

DH and I are thinking about ttc atm but we're a little scared. Anyone else? I keep returning to the idea that I'd like another baby but then I have these moments when I think the girls are pushing me past the edge and wonder how I'd cope with a newborn as well. Anyone else thinking about these things now that our twins are getting older? Any thoughts from those who have taken the plunge?

Well, this is a LOOOONG post so I'd better go and do some work Or at least make another coffee

Have a good day everyone!

Kate.

Hi girls,

Ended up taking the kids down to see the Dr because they were just so hot and miserable. They all have ear infections, and it looks like Josh may have burst his ear drum again, but the Dr can't really see because of all the "muck" in his ear. If he has burst the drum, it will be the second time in 3 months! Poor kid.


Kate - I think you're amazing doing a pHD and having little ones! The cloth nappies are actually really great. DH did the sums, and they are going to save us some $$, the best part is she's got a really cute bum! I'm one of the ones who has taken the plunge and had another bubba after multiples. I have to say it was the best thing I ever did. Aimee keeps me sane! The kids absolutely dote on her too which is great! And, they are at an age where I can ask them to go and get something or help with something and they will try!

Nicolie - Sending nap vibes your way! Wow 6 sets of triplets! That's a lot!

OK, better dash!!

It's been a really warm, beautiful day here in Melbourne today.

Nee- I'm so sorry to hear your kids have ear infections. Poor Josh. Hope they are all feeling better soon. It must be hard work taking them all to the doctor. You are doing such an amazing job. I totally agree with you re deciding to have Aimee. Having Sophie is just the best thing and she's the light of all our lives. It was the best decision for us.

Kate- wow that's terrific that you are doing your phd. Hope you got lots of study done today. I thought about doing some studies but I just didn't think I had the self-discipline. Maybe next year??

Nicolie- boy there are lots of mums expecting triplets over your way! It's great that you are able to give them lots of information and ease their worries. I remember how I felt when we attended info sessions for parents expecting multiples. We couldn't hear enough practical advice and survival tips.

Sorry would love to write more- apologies to people I haven't responded to but I'd better go and do some more things. Bye!





Maycee (36)
DH (34)
Twin boys (4/12/01)
DD (7/10/03)

Beth~ Yes I know what you mean about the kids being a handful at bed! I think we have knocked it on the head again. I find separation the best tactic for this.

Nee~ I must admit I'm a bit disappointed the girls are not really riding around on their bikes! I think they are just more confident on the trikes.

Maycee~ I hope Patrick is feeling a lot better.

Nicolie~ My kids LOVE to hug each other & yep they have done the same thing in a trolley. Your MBA group sounds FANTATSIC! Wish we had something like that when I was PG.

Kate ~ Sounds like we have more in common


I know EXCATELY what you mean! I wonder how on earth I'd cope with a baby as well as the girls.

Nee~ Sending BIG cuddles to ALL your precious little ones. Hope they are feeling better very, very soon.

Us~ Well I am over my kids weeing & pooing on the floor! The last week or MORE they at times wee their pants. The other day Danika wee'd on their kiddy sofa lounge, yesterday K wee'd on her bed (while throwing a tantrum) & today they BOTH did a wee on the matt in the lounge room & Kateleigh also pooed her pants :mad:. I'm positive that it's them being LAZY! They don't want to do the chore of going to the toilet & washing their hands. I will ask them to go & they REFUSE! I am sooo over wee & poo! The other day they were fighting over the toilet & Kateleigh did a poo on the floor. They NEVER wet their pants at day care & they even ask to go to the toilet there.

They are already in bed asleep. They wake at like 5am everyday. It's wearing me out I think, but tonight they were tired so we put them to bed earlier. D went straight to sleep.

Does anyone else have tandies over clothes? It started about a year ago & it hasn't changed. They get to pick their clothes they wear (I tell them which part of the cupboard they can pick from). Kateleigh will wear something for an hour then want to change her clothes. She has the biggest tandy when I say "No". I also think she wet her pants today so she could have another pair of shorts. I'm so sick of her screaming b/c she wants other shorts or what ever on. I have locked their cupboard as otherwise she would change her clothes 20 times a day & the clothes would be all over the floor.

Ok, that's my whinge done with (sorry for the vent)

Belinda

Hi all,

Finalised all our accommodation for our road trip next week today. The girls are so excited as our first stop is Grandma and Grandpa house then the seaside (which we don't have much of here in Canberra!!). I really hope its a good trip.

Nee- really sorry to hear that your three are poorly. Its so hard to see your kids suffer. It must be so difficult to have all three unwell together all wanting cuddles from mum!

Kate- we are hoping to organise another Canberra meet before Christmas hopefully you can make it to that one. Sorry to hear that you have been sick, the flu is the pits! Yes PhD's do end!!!!! Hang in there. I am currently doing my second post-doc (the worlds longest contract thanks to mat leave!) at the ANU, I am a plant physiologist.

I would love to have another baby (or two as the girls are fraternal) but DH and I are out of contact at work as of the middle of next year and we figure that it would sensible to wait and see where work takes us next before TTC. Sometimes I do think "Would be mad to have another?" But then the girls are such darlings most of the time......

Belinda- 5am is just too early isn't it??!!! Daisy is waking up at 5.15am on the dot at the moment (except this morning when it was 4.15!!!!!) I am hoping that daylight saving will help.

Well I'm off to bed after being up three times in the night and a day at work I'm pooped!

Beth

Sophie and Daisy 9/4/03

Beth~ Hope you have a great trip. Sounds like the kids are excited about going, which might help with the drive

Yep, 5am is too early

Beinda

Maree so glad you mentioned about the other mums struggling with a second child... It's a constant source of amusement when i'm at mums group all the mums have just finished having their 2nd babies.. They really never had a clue as to what life is like as a multiple mum. One of my friends didn't speak to me for a few weeks after she had her 2nd as I had a bit of a giggle when she was explaining some of her difficulties at getting out and about. They all used to wonder why i couldn't take 2 13 month olds out to unsafe places. hahaha and NONE of them take both kids to the supermarket. Such luxury I never could have. If I didn't take the twins to the supermarket we didn't eat.

I do mean all of that in good humour!!!!!!!! Just when I joined mums group up here my girls were 12 months and I could never sit down and have something to eat or a hot coffee now I have 28 month olds i'm about the only one who sits back and relaxes!

Would love to have a singleton as well but we dont want to risk the chance of having twins again. A friend has asked me to look after her little girl a few days a week next year so might have to look on that as the next best thing.

Last long car trip we did with the girls was Melb to Syd when they were nine months. We had to make alot of stops but I think if you just take it easy have lots of snacks ready and dont rush yourself if you have to stop overnight somewhere then do it.
My girls love the little magna doodle things as well. We've had them for ages... great for in the pram or the car.

Hope all the sick kids are getting better. Sending lots of get well and sleep vibes.
Another hot day up here just starting to rain finally. we havent had any since August. Have started buying little things for the plane trip to Sydney.. Lots of textas,books etc. Hopefully on the way back a few days after xmas they'll be content with their new toys.

My girls are really missing my family at the moment. I think cause we had everyone up here for our wedding in August. The girls have no concept of distance. They know where nanny lives on the map but it doesn't mean anything to them. My sister that lives up here(cairns) has been away and Olivia has been sobbing for days cause she wanted to see her. So this morning I got them up early and out of the house to see aunty Mandie. I was putting Livs shoes on and she said " i'm very happy mum" I asked her why and she said " very happy see aunty mandie". It broke my heart the little mite.

Well thats more than enough rambling from me. Off to mums group this arvo. Hope you all have a good week and the cherubs behave...


Rebecca 32
Nathan 28
Fraternal twin girls Amber & Olivia 08/05/03

Hello again all

Wow, so much news its hard to keep track!

Kate - hope you are feeling better. Being sick with kids in the house just plain sucks! Your study sounds really interesting. I read Possession a few years ago, really enjoyed it. I find AS Byatt a bit hot and cold - some I have loved, and some not so much. Don't know why. Not that I get to read anything fun anymore - mostly 'how to get your kids to behave' stuff. IKWYM about TTC. We are talking about talking about it . Of course, everyone keeps asking - our standard answer is that it hasn't been ruled in or out just yet. I really do feel that I would like another baby, but I'm just not sure that I want another child, if that makes any sense at all. There's also that part of me that would really like to experince a singleton pregnancy, birth, baby etc - and then there's the part who is terrified of having twins again! 3 I think I can handle, I have my doubts about 4. Oh well, no great hurry.

Nee - how is your little man's ear? Poor thing. I meant to mention in my last post that those 2 triplet mums (to be) I met the other day were both natural conceptions and one of them is having identical boys! There's also one empty sac, so it could have been 4. Amazing!

Belinda - 5am?? Pass... :gasp: I am so not a morning person. Hannah usually wakes at 6.15 and Paige is like me and wakes up grumpy at 7.00. We are not up to clothes tantrums just yet. We have the occasional tanty when they want to be dressed the same (so much for me trying to dress them differently, they prefer to wear the same thing!). Paige also has a hatred of dresses and skirts, which I am trying to get her out of before summer kicks in. We are playing lots of dress ups to try and get her into them, but she prefers jeans.

Beth - hope you have a great trip. I am hoping to get to Canberra end of November for a conference (without kids) but it will be flying visit I'm afraid. Before kids I spent a lot of time there with work and really like it so I am looking forward to getting back, even if its only for a couple of days.

Rebecca - thats so sweet about your girls missing your family. My ILs live in Sydney so the girls don't get to see them much. Its hard when they are so young to try and keep them in touch with family far way. We show them lots of pictures and talk about them a lot, but they can't really talk on the phone to them yet. I know its hard for my ILs when they do get here and the girls don't really know who they are. It does help a bit that DH and FIL look a lot alike (don't tell DH I said that - he would kill me!).

Well, the weather in Perth has finally taken a turn for the better. It has been a very long winter over here. We went for a big long walk this morning and visited the library and the butcher and I'm hoping to get in
the garden this afternoon.

Must go, the cherubs are over their nap and are calling for me. Not that I think there was actually any sleeping going on :mad: They are renovating next door and have been so loud all week, its hard for the kids to sleep. Can't wait 'til its finished!

Chat soon

Nicolie
DDs Paige & Hannah (23/09/03)

Well, this flu is very dumb! I was up coughing again last night for half the night. I havent' watched so many infomercials since the girls were babies
But, it is nice to have an excuse to lie around the house all afternoon. I looked after Ella and Grace this morning but Wednesday afternoons DH looks after them while I study. But couldn't face it today.

Bec, I know what you mean about them missing family. My ILs are in Melbourne, where the girls were born, and they miss the so much. MIL and FIL were here for the weekend and the girls were so sad when they left, it makes me really sad too. They do have some concept now that they live really far away b/c we've done the drive with them at least twice a year. The last couple particularly they've remembered. And now they can talk to them on the phone quite well, which is really nice for all of them.

it is hard work travelling with kids and I must admit we've bought a portable DVD player with dual screens. The only way we can all get through the trip to Melbourne a few times a year! My only other recommendation is stop every couple of hours and let them run around - don't be tempted to push them too far. Every time we think we'll keep going instead of stopping we pay for it big time with huge whinge fests and nowhere to stop. From Canberra to melbs we usually stop at Gundagai and Glenrowan. And now that they're tt'd sometimes at Albury too Although our best trips are always when we leave in the late afternoon and they sleep at night. Then DH and I are tired though!! But Worth it. On a day trip they are quite capable of being awake the ENTIRE trip :0

Nicolie, you make me laugh re thinking about thinking about ttc. We've been that way for a while! When people ask we usually don't say we don't know yet, unless it's someone from my mother's group who all started asking when they were having their seconds. My response to them was "ask me when you're having your third too". I'd like to experience singleton preg and birth too but am very very scared about twins again. Am hoping not...

Nee, how is that poor little ear drum? That must be terrible. My two are so upset when they just have run of the mill infections. I can't imagine a burst ear drum. I hope he's better!

Beth, would love to meet you all before Christmas - which isn't far off! Yikes.

Belinda, 5 am is definitely not a winner. E and G, having generally been 7am wakers their whole lives are now waking at about 5.30am each day and I HATE it! I'm clinging desperately to the idea that this will improve with daylight saving...
how is tting going? any luck this week. If it's any consolation (what consolation can there really be for poo and wee on the floor?!) I really think E and G got quite a bit worse just before
they got really good. And that happened kind of all of sudden IYKWIM. hang in there!

well, I'd better go see my little chickens and hear all the mischief they've got up to this afternoon!

Have a nice night everyone,

Kate.

Hi girls,

Wow, so many posts, so little time *lol*

Thanks to those of you who asked after my kidlets. They are a little bit better, but still so very grumpy, or perhaps it's just me that's grumpy! The kids have been very agressive with each other the last two days, hitting, biting and pushing each other! It's driving me crazy.

Maycee - I didn't realise you were in Melbourne too! It was a gorgeous day yesterday wasn't it. It is an effort getting out and about with the 4 kids, but I had the gorgeous KateF with her twins come and give me a hand. She took Aimee in the sling for me, and pushed her girls in the pram, while I took my three into the dr's surgery! If you're reading this Kate...thanks heaps!!!

BB - Wish I had some advice on the weeing and pooing on the floor.

Forgive me for not doing personals to everyone. I'm extremely strapped for time atm. I'm looking after another moderators forums while she's in hospital having had her baby (premmie) so I'm not getting much time to post!! Will get back to posting soon...I promise!!

Hi Ladies

How are you all going?

We're still the same here LOL. The girls went to childcare yesterday. Kateleigh told me before she went that she was going to cry & that's what she did! She screamed "Mummy I want a cuddle" while I was walking out. I felt like the WORST mother. The staff said she was very unhappy all morning & they had tried everything & eventually said "K you can stand here & cry or you can come & play with me & have fun" She said "I CRY"! She eventually started having fun & when I went in the afternoon, she wouldn't acknowledge me! Didn't really want to come home & Danika said she wanted to stay there LOL.

Nicolie~ We started having tandies over clothes at 2. Now K will have the biggest tandy over a pair of shorts & I have their cupboard locked all the time to stop them pulling stuff out. My 2 LOVE dresses skirts. Think b/c I didn't dress them in them much (not really good for little one's & stairs).

Bec & Kate~ All my family live 3 hours away. My girls LOVE seeing my parents & get SO excited when we go there to visit or they come here. They talk on the phone often, but they really would love to see them more often too.

Kate~ The TT thing is VERY annoying b/c they ARE TT! They can hold on! They have been trained for quiet a while, but I think they see going to the loo & washing their hands as a chore. I'm starting a sticker chart to encourage them to go when I ask instead of refusing.

My kids LOVE getting into water! Any given chance they are either in the fridge into the yogurt or filling up containers with water & carting it around the house :eg:

I've been lurking the last few days - have had time to read but not post! Everything is still going well here. I am amazed at how the girls' language is exploding. I was getting a bit worried that at 26 months the girls weren't saying much. Everyone told me they were doing fine and when it happened it would explode and I "knew" that but I didn't really believe it IYKWIM. In the last week they've had new words every day - friends' names ("Matthew" today), objects ("carseat") and colours ("red" is the latest). They both seem to get words at the same time - one will say it and then the other. It's very exciting and things are better tantrum and frustration-wise as they can express themselves so much better. But they seem so grown-up - I used to want them to get older quickly (the baby stage was soooo hard for me) and now I can see that they'll be big school girls before we know it.

I've felt a bit sad reading everyone's posts about family living away. I don't have any family in our city, either. But we see my sisters fairly often as they come here for work (one sister came to see us for an hour the other night while she was here for the day) which is great as the more the girls see people the more comfortable they are. They hadn't seen my Mum and Dad for 3 months before they visited last weekend and I was so happy that they were comfortable with them straight away and wanted to sit on their knees. I think the kids remember more than we realise.

Anyway hope everyone has a good weekend. It's a long weekend in NZ and my day "off" paid work tomorrow so 4 days to hang out with my girls before I go back to work on Tuesday.



Maree

Eleanor 1/8/03
Harriet 1/8/03

Beth & Belinda- it was my turn today to get woken up at 5am. I tried to put them back to bed but that didn't work- then I tried to get them to have a bit more of a snuggle with me in my bed but they were just completely awake. So it's now 6.30am and I'm still stumbling around in a daze and they're playing and happy and full of beans!
Well I'd better go and make breakfast and a cup of tea for myself. I'd love to crawl back into bed or have a shower! I try to get up before the kids so I can have a shower but not today. I find it difficult to have a shower when they're all up as I worry that something will happen while I'm in the shower. The boys may hurt each other or Sophie may try to climb onto the table or whatever. I used to take the boys into the bathroom to play on the floor but I can't manage that with the 3 of them now.
Better get going, I think I'm rambling!
Maycee
Hope everyone has a great day- sorry to just write about me!?

This message was edited by Maycee on Friday, 21 October 2005 @ 6:44 AM

Yet another TT issue!!!! As ridiculous as it sounds mine are fighting over who goes to the toilet first!! As soon as Amber says she needs to go Olivia races ahead going my turn, my turn then Amber starts screaming my turn my turn... AARRGGHH

If I get a potty out then they both want to use it( I do have 2 but dont want to encourage anymore silly behaviour.) I have 2 toilets but as my kids are a little height challenged( still under 90cm) even with the step they need help getting on.

I have really noticed a huge change in their behaviour since they have been toilet trained. Not sure if it's a bit of an independant stage. Has anyone else noticed a change in their kids? or am I just headed for the terrible 2 and a 1/2's?

Have a good weekend everyone!!

Rebecca 32
Nathan 28
Fraternal twin girls Amber & Olivia 08/05/03

new pic time

Rebecca 32
Nathan 29
Amber & Olivia 08/05/03

Evening all

Bec - Love the new pic, your girls are so cute! Must get my act into gear and make a sig...

Maycee - hope you get a bit of a sleep in tomorrow (is there such a thing these days?) I've put in my request to the girls to sleep until at least 7 tomorrow

Maree - enjoy your long weekend! Where are you in NZ?

Belinda - water is a fave here too. The other day, Hannah came into the lounge room saying "Mess, mess!" carrying a half full bottle of water without the lid on. I said "Where's the mess darling?", to which she replied "shirt". So, we changed into a dry shirt, she was happy and I couldn't see any puddles so I thought nothing more about it. Went to collapse into bed that night only to discover that my side of the bed, the doona and the pillow were all wet! :gasp:

Nothing much to report here. Working today, so no kid stories. One of the girls at work just got the word this week that she has been allocated a little boy for adoption. He's 13mo and from the Phillipines - absolutely gorgeous. Its been so exciting, they have been waiting and hoping for so long, you can't help to get swept along in the excitement and happiness with her Trip to Canberra for work confirmed today. I'm not sure how I feel about 2 nights away from my beautiful girls. I'll miss them, but it will be nice too!

Have a great weekend everyone, chat soon.

Nicolie
DDs Paige & Hannah (23/09/03)

Well last night we went to some friends for a BBQ & the girls had a ball playing with their 2 boys & all the boy toys LOL.

They went to bed very late & today D is totally feral. I went to the park for a walk at 6:30 & then we went to the playground for swings & a play. So at least we have been out of the house.

I was down hanging out washing & hear Danika yelling "Belinda, Belinda, come here! Kateleigh is in the bath!". Came up to find them both totally naked. Kateleigh had got the dolly bath, filled it with water (from the bathroom basin), put it in the bath & was sitting in it :eg:

We went to the butcher just before & there was a lady being served. She asked if the girls were twins & I said "yes". She then asked the most STUPID question "is it easier with twins?" I replied by saying "well I've only ever had twins, but I imagine that it's harder with 2 at once". I think the butcher must be the place for dumb comments cos a few weeks ago they one was wearing a T-shirt that said, "YES we are twins!" on the front. A lady looked & me & asked "Are they twins?"

Nicolie~ You just gotta love where the water ends up don't you! Once I was on the PC & I had a container dumped next to my mouse pad full of water :eg:

Bec~ I LOVE the new pic. What little cuties they are. Yes we have the occasional fight over the toilet too. They are either fighting over it, or refusing to go LOL. The other day they were fighting over it & K ended up doing a poo on the toilet floor :mad: I won't get the potty out cos I know they don't need it & they can hold on. Hey I KNOW what you mean about the independence thing, it drives me insane at times. Mine will not let me do ANYTHING for them! I can't lift them on their beds, in the car seats, on the toilet etc & etc & if I do they get back off & then do it themselves.

Maycee ~ 5am starts are fun aren't they? Yesterday D woke at 4:30 but lucky for me she went back to sleep till just after 5am which is a miracle. I'm only just OK with having a shower when the kids are up. Although they come in & usually get all wet, they also have to check EVERYTHING out on my body LOL.

Maree~ I REALLY miss my family too. It's my family that's really involved in the girl’s lives (& have been from day dot). DH's family are nowhere as interested & we aren't that close. I really miss my mum & sis. Both even though we don't see that often, they know EVERYTHING about the girls & they adore them too.

Sorry about the mammoth post! I guess with having only MIL in here you guys are my main support! Don't know how I could have coped without Nee & EB LOL

Have a good weekend everyone

Belinda

Hi everyone,

Another weekend of DH working so am desparately trying to think up some fun and exciting things that I can do with the girls this afternoon. They really miss daddy when he's not here at the weekend.

All your talk about families is making me miss mine too. We have no family here, mine are in Adelaide and DH's in the UK. When the girls were little I was so jealous of my friends who would tell me about how their mum poped over to cook dinner or help with their ONE baby at witching hour!!!

We had some awful news yesterday a good friend of DH's who had a baby boy last week has just found out that he has been born with very small kidneys with seriously reduced function. He is likely to be in hospital until he is 2 when they can try and do a transplant. Such awful news, makes us so thankful to have been lucky enough to have two perfect little girls!

Nicolie- hope you have a nice trip to Canberra for work, IKWYM about feeling like it will be a nice break but missing your girls. I'm flying to Adelaide for a wedding in Jan by myself and am really looking forward to it but totally dreading it at the same time!!

Nee- Happy Birthday! Hope the kids are feeling better.

Belinda- we love water here too, more specifically making a huge mess with water! Got to love to STUPID twin questions and comments, luckily I haven't had any for a while, maybe its those well practised glares that I give people

Maycee-welcome to the 5am club....I hope you don't become a life member ;)The girls slept in until 6am on Friday, couldn't believe it...we were late to work as a result!

Bec-your girls are so sweet.

Better go and get dinner ready before the mosters wake up.

Sophie and Daisy 9/4/03

Hi girls,

Well, I am having a lovely day here. DH took me out to DFO today and gave me some money to buy what I wanted! So, now I am the proud owner of a new pair of shoes, handbag, skirt, jacket, shirt and 3/4 pants! DH took me out for dinner last night, kid free which is a rare thing for us. Tomorrow night we are going out to a movie, again kid free!

On the topic of stupid comments, last Saturday, I went to my friends' 30th party and the lady who was on the door at the restaurant greeting the guests looked at me and said...."YOU POOR THING!!" After 3 years of getting these inane and offensive comments directed towards me and my beautiful children, I cracked it! I looked at her and I said, "You are VERY rude!!". She was horrified at my response and said, "Don't take it the wrong way!" Well, ummm, hello? How else is a mother supposed to take that comment. I'm so sick of it. Parents who have just one child never get those nasty comments. Grrrrr

Bethrachel - That is very sad news about your friends little boy!

BB - I had a giggle at your experience at the butcher. Some people obviously just speak before they think!!

Becs - What gorgeous kids you have!! Thankfully we haven't had fights over the loo yet!!

Nee- Yay for you Nee! What a great pressie from your DH. I went to DFO last weekend and had a great time shopping and spending my birthday money too! Glad you're having some nights out kid-free- what a treat. I don't blame you for telling that lady she was rude- people can be so thoughtless. You or your kids don't deserve anyone saying those sorts of things- you should get admiration, supprt and respect. I bet she's embarrassed.
Becs- the new pic is fantastic. Your girls look adorable.
Nicolie- that's exciting news re your friend's adoption. I have a friend who is starting the process for adoption and I hope that in a couple of years she gets that amazing phone call too!
Belinda- I laughed when I read your butcher story and I also love the sound of the T-shirts that say 'Yes we are twins!'
Bethrachel - that is sad news about your friend's little boy.

Us... well my DH is working long hours at the moment, and I know it's to help us with mortgage etc but we do miss him. It's hard not to be a bit disappointed when he accepts more overtime and off he goes, even though I know it's good for our finances. He was supposed to have 2 days off this weekend (the first time he's had more than 1 day off in a week in ages) but he went to work at lunch time today. So to make it up we all went to the museum this morning which was great, but of course we had to come home before the kids were ready because he had to get ready and leave for work. Oh this is terrible complaining about this... I'm sure many other people have partners who work long hours too. Sorry to let all this out.
My darling kids all slept in until nearly 7am this morning which was very nice. And my DH (who I've just complained about!) got up with them and I stayed in bed for an extra half an hour and then had a decent shower! So in hindsight I should just NOT complain about my DH! The kids are all well at the moment which is a wonderful thing. They are very lucky kids because this week I've taken them to the zoo, the fire station (they do a free demonstration, dress the kids up and let them use the big hoses) and today the museum!
Hope you all have a nice weekend,
Maycee

Maycee (36)
DH (34)
Twin boys (4/12/01)
DD (7/10/03)

Hi Everyone,
my first post here, but I echo the excitement of others that this thread has taken off.
It has just taken me ages to read all your posts, but gee, so nice to giggle and just feel like I am not imagining some of the trials we go through!
Of course I share some common issues with you all. We really need to start toilet training soon but I just keep putting it off (much to the disgust of MIL). Also, lots of sickness including a trip to the hospital with Noah's first asthma attack. Really makes you appreciate having healthy children when you go to a kids ward. We also had the kids baby sat overnight for the first time last night. DH and I couldn't believe it when we were both awake at 5.45am thanks to our body clocks. The biggest thing for us at the moment is the fighting - but reading your posts, it is reassuring to hear that yours fight over trivial things too.
Anyway, lovely to read your stories and to hear you supporting each other.

Leonie
DH Phil
DD Hannah (10.6.03)
DS Noah (10.6.03)

Hi girls,

I had another nice day today, I've been so spoilt this weekend. I had a nice surprise phone call from a friend this morning which made my day, then I got breakfast in bed! DH and I went out to the movies tonight without the kids. My mum looked after them for us while we went out and she said they were so good for her.


Leonie - Welcome to our little group. I hope Noah is ok now? Did you know he had asthma before this?

Maycee - I really enjoyed it at DFO, but then I think I was born to shop, so I really was in my element. *hehe* It must be hard for you not having your DH home as much as you would like. I really hang out for the times when DH is home from work.

Hi all from sunny Perth (not for long we're in for rain again tomorrow )

Belinda - LOL at the butcher story!

Nee - I haven't been to Melbourne since I was pregnant...What is DFO and why haven't I been there? I am having retail withdrawals...Sounds like you have had a great weekend you lucky girl.

Maycee - I empathise with you re your DH. Mine works too hard too. He has just a week off which is very rare and the kids really loved having him around (oh, I did too). He went back to work this week and the girls kept asking for him. Very sweet, but sad too - especially when he often leaves for work before they get up. He does make an effort to be home for bath time though - that's their special time together every day.

Leonie - Welcome! Yay, more chatting buddies! I have a Hannah too - and Noah was on our boy's names shortlist!! You obviously have excellent taste.

Us - not much to report here. After my request for a sleep in on Saturday, Hannah decided to get up at 5.30am - the earliest for a long time - and wake her sister in the process (who is grumpy at 7.00, so 5.30 was quite traumatic for her). That's the last time I make that mistake! So yesterday was a bit of a whine-fest unfortunately. Today was lovely, 2 very well behaved girls.

I have a very rudimentary sig now...oh well, its a start!

Have a good Monday everyone. Tomorrow is my day for all things domestic so I'm sure I will be popping in to avoid the housework

Nicolie
DDs Paige & Hannah (23/09/03)

Paige & Hannah

Kate~ Hope that you are feeling MUCH better by now & that your cherubs are well too.

Maycee ~ I know what you mean about trying to think of things to do with the kids on the weekend. My DH works every Sat too & his only day off is Sun. As we only have one car I'm at home all day with the girls & get SO BORED! We have our own business & he usually works from home, but each Sat he does weddings & that means he has the car. That's when I miss my family the most.

Bec~ Sorry to hear about your friends little baby, what very sad news.

Nee~ You Go GIRL on telling people that are rude for making stupid comments to you! Good on you. Glad you had a lovely Birthday too

Leonie ~ Welcome to our little "group". It's so nice having these ladies to chat with & make you feel "normal". Sorry to hear that Noah has been sick, I hope he's doing a lot better now.

Nicolie ~ Love the new sig. My kids are FEREL today! Sat night they played up. Then yesterday they went down for a sleep late & then again last night they played up at bedtime (think they were over tired). So today is a whinge fest & I'm so over it LOL.

Us well not much to report. Girls are so very tired & grumpy. We went for a walk around the park at 6am & then they played in the park. Got home & they have driven me nuts ever since. Either whining or fighting about something :mad:.

Have a good day everyone!

Belinda

Hi All,

Its grey and stormy here in Canberra today, makes me want to go home and curl up in bed....by myself!!! Girls were up at 5am on the dot so seem to have been up for hours...oh thats because I have!!

Belinda-a walk at 6am, wow thats active! Doesn't the whining and fighting drive you mad?? Sometimes I just think I'm going to loose it if I here "Mummmmmmmmmmyyyyy" one more time!

Nee-glad to hear that you had a nice birthday and were spoilt. A movie? whats thats? Not sure I could stay awake for a whole movie any more

Leonie- welcome to 2+ thread, the more the merrier.

Well better do some work, thats what I'm paid to do, not play on EB.

Beth

Sophie and Daisy 9/4/03

We've had a great long weekend. (Nicolie - you asked where we are in NZ - we live in Wellington). Unfortunately DH has had to work part of the weekend but he's been fabulous (as always) and has gone in when the girls have been asleep in the afternoon or evening. We had a great day yesterday - took the girls on the bus for the first time to Te Papa (the national museum, very kid-friendly for anyone planning a trip to NZ!). We ate at the family restaurant and the girls were angels - sat at the table in "big" chairs, drew with crayons, ate well, didn't scream or run away - we spent the rest of the day saying "didn't that go well?"!!!! The girls spent the rest of the day saying "bus", "bus", "bus".

Not much else to report here. Work again tomorrow so back to "reality" (or is this reality? Hmmmm I know that home is more important but work keeps me sane enough to enjoy home 90% of the time).

Went and visited a friend whose twins are a week older than my girls this morning. We were talking about TT - her Mum and our nanny seem keen so we think we might just leave it to them LOL. Will have to read the TT threads more closely for tips!

Take care everyone.

Maree

Eleanor 1/8/03
Harriet 1/8/03