He has knickers on over his nappy... to complete the outfit!
Boy says no hairbands though
Thursday, 24 April 2008
What happens when you let a 2yr old pick clothes, and a 4yr old dress him....
He has knickers on over his nappy... to complete the outfit!
Boy says no hairbands though
Friday, 18 April 2008
Positivity Abounds
Danny Wallace is my new god.
I first discovered Dave Gorman watching BBC2 (I think) late at night, he was travelling round the world trying to find other Dave Gormans, and his mate was helping him. One night I got talking to a friend and he said "Have you read Join Me by Dave Gorman's mate?"
When I said no, he said he had 2 copies, so gave me one.
I loved it! A slightly odd man embarking on a "stupid boy project" to start a cult. No, it isn't a cult, it is a collective.
I finished it and felt good. You can't read it without wanting to go out and be nice to strangers, because that is what joining is all about - being nice.
So... for my birthday Boy got me Yes Man - the next book by the fabulous Mr Wallace.
Again, I was hooked - this time it was about saying Yes more. Well, for him, saying yes to everything. I'm not a fool, I'm not going to do that, but it has made me say Yes more in general.
I finished the second book that Boy bought me today - Random Acts of Kindness. A book full of the random kind things brought about by Join Me. At the back it said to put your name in it and leave it somewhere for someone else to find.
I am a hoarder, the concept of leaving books behind fears me with dread, but with a mix of RAOK and Yes in my head, I filled in my name and email address (so people can tell me where they found it), and left my book behind in the path lab waiting room.
I hope someone does contact me to say they found it. Preferably lots of people - let the book and the kindness travel.
Both Join Me and Yes Man have been books with simple messages - be kind, and say yes more. It isn't hard to do, but it will make the world a hell of a better place to live.
So, go on... go do something kind for a stranger. Suggestions in the RAOK book went from saying hello to an old lady, to putting book vouchers inside books in the shop so that someone will get home and find they got a free book (parenting manuals are recommended!!!). Say Yes more - you might not really feel like going for a drink, but the person asking might need it more than you realise. You might end up doing something that will make good things happen to you. You might just end up very drunk, but that can be good too!
Say Yes to Kindness and make the world better.
I first discovered Dave Gorman watching BBC2 (I think) late at night, he was travelling round the world trying to find other Dave Gormans, and his mate was helping him. One night I got talking to a friend and he said "Have you read Join Me by Dave Gorman's mate?"
When I said no, he said he had 2 copies, so gave me one.
I loved it! A slightly odd man embarking on a "stupid boy project" to start a cult. No, it isn't a cult, it is a collective.
I finished it and felt good. You can't read it without wanting to go out and be nice to strangers, because that is what joining is all about - being nice.
So... for my birthday Boy got me Yes Man - the next book by the fabulous Mr Wallace.
Again, I was hooked - this time it was about saying Yes more. Well, for him, saying yes to everything. I'm not a fool, I'm not going to do that, but it has made me say Yes more in general.
I finished the second book that Boy bought me today - Random Acts of Kindness. A book full of the random kind things brought about by Join Me. At the back it said to put your name in it and leave it somewhere for someone else to find.
I am a hoarder, the concept of leaving books behind fears me with dread, but with a mix of RAOK and Yes in my head, I filled in my name and email address (so people can tell me where they found it), and left my book behind in the path lab waiting room.
I hope someone does contact me to say they found it. Preferably lots of people - let the book and the kindness travel.
Both Join Me and Yes Man have been books with simple messages - be kind, and say yes more. It isn't hard to do, but it will make the world a hell of a better place to live.
So, go on... go do something kind for a stranger. Suggestions in the RAOK book went from saying hello to an old lady, to putting book vouchers inside books in the shop so that someone will get home and find they got a free book (parenting manuals are recommended!!!). Say Yes more - you might not really feel like going for a drink, but the person asking might need it more than you realise. You might end up doing something that will make good things happen to you. You might just end up very drunk, but that can be good too!
Say Yes to Kindness and make the world better.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Proud Mummy Moment
Flamechick was soooooooooooooooo sweet today.
She was bouncing to Auntie Leethea that she had slept with no pull ups last night and hadn't wet the bed (a big thing for her because although she is often dry, she needs the reassurance of pull ups).
So, AL produced Ben10 stickers to go in her sticker book.
My baby sat there, looked at them, and promptly handed them to my friend saying that her little boy could have them because he likes Ben10 too and would like them :) :) :)
We convinced her to keep the fancy sticker in the end, and she insisted on giving away the rest.
Sooooooooooo proud of her generosity. She loves putting in the stickers so it was a huge gesture.
She was bouncing to Auntie Leethea that she had slept with no pull ups last night and hadn't wet the bed (a big thing for her because although she is often dry, she needs the reassurance of pull ups).
So, AL produced Ben10 stickers to go in her sticker book.
My baby sat there, looked at them, and promptly handed them to my friend saying that her little boy could have them because he likes Ben10 too and would like them :) :) :)
We convinced her to keep the fancy sticker in the end, and she insisted on giving away the rest.
Sooooooooooo proud of her generosity. She loves putting in the stickers so it was a huge gesture.
Got some odd looks from the dude on the till...
With my 3000 apples! Ok, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration.
I have just spent about £15 per head. £5 per day, per person... I'm not sure I have enough pineapple, but we will see.
If we were to get two Indians then it would cost about that and not feed us for 3 days (takeaways I mean... not little men, that would be wrong).
Still more than my normal budget for about a week when I am in saving mode though!!!
Anyway, all fruited up and ready to go in the morning.
About to have a last supper of wine and curry (NOT the pricey takeaway kind, now that WOULD be foolish!)
If I start to crack and feel nibbly, I may turn up on Hatty's doorstep. Not to nibble her of course, just to be handed a glass of water and given a slap and told to get over it.
Flamechick has got into the juicing thing though - we played with the oranges last night. This morning we got back from dropping Boy off and she said "Will you make us apple juice?" Not put off by froth and completely different colour to value apple juice ("Why is it green and not brown mummy?"), they both loved it!
I have just spent about £15 per head. £5 per day, per person... I'm not sure I have enough pineapple, but we will see.
If we were to get two Indians then it would cost about that and not feed us for 3 days (takeaways I mean... not little men, that would be wrong).
Still more than my normal budget for about a week when I am in saving mode though!!!
Anyway, all fruited up and ready to go in the morning.
About to have a last supper of wine and curry (NOT the pricey takeaway kind, now that WOULD be foolish!)
If I start to crack and feel nibbly, I may turn up on Hatty's doorstep. Not to nibble her of course, just to be handed a glass of water and given a slap and told to get over it.
Flamechick has got into the juicing thing though - we played with the oranges last night. This morning we got back from dropping Boy off and she said "Will you make us apple juice?" Not put off by froth and completely different colour to value apple juice ("Why is it green and not brown mummy?"), they both loved it!
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Juice it baby!
So, the fabulous Hatty lent me a juicer
I have a doctor appointment on Friday to find out if my body has summat medically going weirdy with it, or if I am just a freak hypochondriac. But in the meantime, me n Boy are going to do the 3 day detox thingy as laid out in one of the books that accompanied the juicer.
Boy baulked a bit when I mentioned beetroot, but it is 3 days of his life and HE agreed to it. I am having the weirdy weight gain, he is spotty, a good detox sounds the right idea.
So, we start on Thursday (leaves me Weds to have a fabulous coffee with Caitlin, and to buy the 10,000 bits of fruit and veg on the list).
Why do I see this getting pricey??
I have a doctor appointment on Friday to find out if my body has summat medically going weirdy with it, or if I am just a freak hypochondriac. But in the meantime, me n Boy are going to do the 3 day detox thingy as laid out in one of the books that accompanied the juicer.
Boy baulked a bit when I mentioned beetroot, but it is 3 days of his life and HE agreed to it. I am having the weirdy weight gain, he is spotty, a good detox sounds the right idea.
So, we start on Thursday (leaves me Weds to have a fabulous coffee with Caitlin, and to buy the 10,000 bits of fruit and veg on the list).
Why do I see this getting pricey??
Friday, 4 April 2008
How have we done with Easter Holiday activities??
For a quick recap there was planned
"The weeks ahead.... Ooooooooh we have planned: baking, mixing, painting, sticking, outings, rolling, hot tub, drinking, shopping, bra fitting, coffee... and possibly a little cbeebies! How many of those do you think I will actually get round to???"
Baking and mixing - flapjacks and rice crispie cakes made so I think that counts
Painting - erm... maybe tomorrow??
Sticking - YES! Flamechick did that at Hatty's yesterday
Outings - Yup, we've been to Hatty's, Gran's, Psycho's, Caitlin's.... I went on my outing to London too
Rolling - Nah
Hot Tub - Yes
Drinking - Most definitely!
Shopping - Yup, went to day
Bra Fitting - Another yay
Coffee - and again Yes!
Only 2 not done... I'm chuffed. PLUS we did a trip to a&e and xrays too...
"The weeks ahead.... Ooooooooh we have planned: baking, mixing, painting, sticking, outings, rolling, hot tub, drinking, shopping, bra fitting, coffee... and possibly a little cbeebies! How many of those do you think I will actually get round to???"
Baking and mixing - flapjacks and rice crispie cakes made so I think that counts
Painting - erm... maybe tomorrow??
Sticking - YES! Flamechick did that at Hatty's yesterday
Outings - Yup, we've been to Hatty's, Gran's, Psycho's, Caitlin's.... I went on my outing to London too
Rolling - Nah
Hot Tub - Yes
Drinking - Most definitely!
Shopping - Yup, went to day
Bra Fitting - Another yay
Coffee - and again Yes!
Only 2 not done... I'm chuffed. PLUS we did a trip to a&e and xrays too...
Forgot - I got tagged by Frizbe
This should be interesting... reading the previous answers as I reply, so I have no idea what these questions are!!
4 Jobs:
Admin assistant - evil solicitors... I made it a whole 2 months before quitting, which I was fairly proud of. I was general dogsbody with no real desk, nowhere to eat lunch and the highlight of my job was drawing the red boxes round planning permission.
Medical Lab Assistant: Sounds much more interesting than it really is "working in the biochemistry department of the hospital" - reality is typing numbers into a machine, and taking the lids off blood samples.
Barmaid: A very very bad barmaid... I spill. A lot. Worked in both Samsons & The Villa. Loved the job, less so some of the staff. RIP Steve :(
IMO person @ Barclays: That job I loved - it was processing international money orders for Barclays Bank :)
4 Favourite Movies:
Stand By Me - River P fan :)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Pretty pirates....
10 Things I Hate About You - Yes, it is shallow and girly, but I love it!
Benny & Joon - "You're out of your tree" "It isn't my tree"
4 Places I've been:
Rome - School holiday thingy
Rhodes - First holiday with Boy :) Oddly enough, met my driving instructor out there.
Cyprus - Honeymoon. Far too hot, early pregnancy, morning sickness... you can tell it was a dream holiday!
Italy - Skiing with school. I discovered something about myself. Skiing scares me. A lot. I am terrified of falling off mountains.
4 Places I've Lived:
Springbourne, Boscombe, Charminster (all Bournemouth), and a terrifying 6 month foray into the unknown world of Oakdale - Poole!
4 Favourite TV Shows: I am going for current faves rather than all time...
Prison Break (You may have worked that out before now...)
Reaper - I have no idea why!
Lost - Again, no idea why... I don't actually care about any of it, I don't care why they are there, why there are polar bears or anything else, but I still want to watch it. I am several weeks behind and it is hell!
Heroes - Tis great!
4 Favourite Radio Shows:
I'm not sure I have 4...
I like Edith Bowman - mainly because I have been sucked in by the James Bond song.
Scott Mills depends on my mood - I first started listening when the woman had his wallet.
Erm... um... I listen to most things tbh
4 Favourite Foods
Lasagne
Poppadums
Popcorn
Strawberries
4 Places I'd Rather Be:
In bed with a good book, and good food with no calories
In the b&b with butties and beer :)
On holiday somewhere hot, will a pool and/or very quiet beach and NOTHING to see so I don't feel guilty about not making the most of the location.
Watching a film with Boy
Hmmm... now off to tag Hatty
4 Jobs:
Admin assistant - evil solicitors... I made it a whole 2 months before quitting, which I was fairly proud of. I was general dogsbody with no real desk, nowhere to eat lunch and the highlight of my job was drawing the red boxes round planning permission.
Medical Lab Assistant: Sounds much more interesting than it really is "working in the biochemistry department of the hospital" - reality is typing numbers into a machine, and taking the lids off blood samples.
Barmaid: A very very bad barmaid... I spill. A lot. Worked in both Samsons & The Villa. Loved the job, less so some of the staff. RIP Steve :(
IMO person @ Barclays: That job I loved - it was processing international money orders for Barclays Bank :)
4 Favourite Movies:
Stand By Me - River P fan :)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Pretty pirates....
10 Things I Hate About You - Yes, it is shallow and girly, but I love it!
Benny & Joon - "You're out of your tree" "It isn't my tree"
4 Places I've been:
Rome - School holiday thingy
Rhodes - First holiday with Boy :) Oddly enough, met my driving instructor out there.
Cyprus - Honeymoon. Far too hot, early pregnancy, morning sickness... you can tell it was a dream holiday!
Italy - Skiing with school. I discovered something about myself. Skiing scares me. A lot. I am terrified of falling off mountains.
4 Places I've Lived:
Springbourne, Boscombe, Charminster (all Bournemouth), and a terrifying 6 month foray into the unknown world of Oakdale - Poole!
4 Favourite TV Shows: I am going for current faves rather than all time...
Prison Break (You may have worked that out before now...)
Reaper - I have no idea why!
Lost - Again, no idea why... I don't actually care about any of it, I don't care why they are there, why there are polar bears or anything else, but I still want to watch it. I am several weeks behind and it is hell!
Heroes - Tis great!
4 Favourite Radio Shows:
I'm not sure I have 4...
I like Edith Bowman - mainly because I have been sucked in by the James Bond song.
Scott Mills depends on my mood - I first started listening when the woman had his wallet.
Erm... um... I listen to most things tbh
4 Favourite Foods
Lasagne
Poppadums
Popcorn
Strawberries
4 Places I'd Rather Be:
In bed with a good book, and good food with no calories
In the b&b with butties and beer :)
On holiday somewhere hot, will a pool and/or very quiet beach and NOTHING to see so I don't feel guilty about not making the most of the location.
Watching a film with Boy
Hmmm... now off to tag Hatty
Flameboy is henceforth to be known as DEMONCHILD!!!
(a bit) and some more He slept through the night and needed waking this morning!
Hurrah! Angelic boy you say...
He was alas lulling me into a false sense of security.
He had a bath first thing, snuggled on sofa in a towel... and weed.
Ok, so I maybe should have put a nappy on him and he was all happy and relaxed.
10 mins later I find him weeing on the lounge floor... not a "Oh I didn't realise" (he isn't potty trained) kind of thing... Noooooooo, he is holding his willie, flicking to create a long line effect, and then watching it trickle between his legs.
He spent the rest of the morning raiding food at any given moment.
Then, iggle piggle needed washing... so we did that in the bathroom sink. Foolishly left a cloth soaking in the sink afterwards. I come down for 2 mins - I hear running water. Coming from my kitchen
Turned off all plug sockets and ran upstairs to stop the water pouring out of the sink.
He sobbed
Next couple of hours spent with him emptying things I tidy, swiping the mop, being generally having a demonic glint in his eye.
Shopping was fairly uneventful.
Then we got to Psychomum's!!!
From the time we walked in, if he could do something he shouldn't be, he did. He has now even sussed that the kitchen gate is no obstacle for him.... noooooooooooo... just pull up a chair, leap over, and find a taller chair to climb onto the work surface to find a biscuit
I went for a WEE! I wasn't having a bath and ignoring him.Everything has been done with this little glint, he knows he is being evil, and he likes it.
Gah!
You think it is over, but far from it....
Boy went to the loo, I was cooking, he was playing in the lounge with Flamechick
Heard chinking sounds.
He had pulled down a photo (by dragging things and climbing), smashed the glass, and was scraping at the photo holding a piece of glass
The child has no pain threshold. I have cleaned up cuts. The final one on the end of his thumb took an age to stop bleeding.
He hasn't cried once apart from when I squeezed to stop the bleeding.
How he has survived life this long I have no idea.
Disclaimer: This is not a post asking for advice on discipline...
It is not me seriously thinking that my 2 yr old is possessed/should be better behaved...
It is a lesson to you all - never think a full night of sleep will make your life better.
(apologies for C&P smilies!)
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