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Pickle

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  1. There's also Magic Moments creche, which does morning sessions that are just over 2 hours long (both of my kids have been there, just my youngest goes now and loves it). They take children from about 18 months upwards.
  2. I know exactly what you mean. I've spent the morning attempting to create some kind of order out of the mess of toys that have taken over the kitchen - a completely futile exercise. My Mum worked, sewed our clothes, baked, and her house was always spotless without the help of anyone. I have a cleaner, but the house never looks spotless. There is stuff everywhere which periodically gets moved from one place to under a bed in another room or up into our loft bedroom which resembles a bomb site (and in laws are due to arrive next Friday expecting to sleep there, meaning yet another "move the junk around" exercise is on the cards this week). I did try to bake one of Mum's biscuit recipes yesterday but they didn't turn out at all like hers and as I'd be too embarrassed to serve them to anyone had to eat the whole lot myself. I would love someone to come into my house and help me sort it out! Although to be honest I think if I got rid of the kids most of the problems would be solved... ;-)
  3. Damzel - darling Mr Pickle's solution to grumpy, spoilt brattish behaviour in said son was to produce yet more Christmas presents that haven't yet been opened, leading to half an hour of calm. Then he disappeared off to play hockey, leaving me to deal with children who are now fighting over the fire engine and driving me to drink. Glass of merlot anyone?
  4. It's 9am on Saturday morning and I'm considering taking my son to school and throwing him over the wall until lunchtime when perhaps I'll go and collect him. Is that wrong?
  5. My two sat at a separate table laden with snacks and toys - worked a treat (until home time, at which point 4yo declared it wasn't dark enough yet and threw a strop... that'll teach me for promising that they'd get to have an adventure and ride their scooters in the dark!). Nice to meet you all today. P x
  6. Ha ha, thanks for that vote of confidence F! Thankfully he started at Goodrich nursery yesterday so I get a bit of relief ;-)
  7. I hope you don't mind me giving a different perspective on this... My son was 16.5 months old when no. 2 arrived and almost everyone I spoke to "advised" me that I should put my son in nursery a couple of days a week. I dutifully looked round lots of nurseries but didn't feel comfortable with any of them in terms of meeting our needs (in that really all I wanted was a couple of hours in the mornings) - at the back of my mind throughout was the fact that I felt a bit guilty putting him in nursery when I would be at home anyway. In the end I decided against it - my parents were coming to visit when no. 2 arrived, so I figured I'd sort something out once they were gone. As it turned out I felt absolutely no need to put him in nursery, juggling a toddler and a baby wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, and they developed a lovely bond right from the start. On the rare days where for some reason I didn't have my son with me, my daughter was a lot harder to entertain as she loved watching her big brother. My son finally went to Magic Moments creche (2 hours a day, 2 days a week initially) when he was 2.5, and my daughter started when she was 20 months. Anyway, I think it's important to go with your gut feel. Good luck with whatever you decide. P x
  8. You have my sympathy! I thought I'd got away easy with my son, the "terrible twos" were a breeze. Nobody warned me about the super-emotional, head strong, nightmare that is the threes! He's about to turn four, anyone got anything I should know?
  9. I really enjoyed the show last night, brings it all back! I have vivid memories of wandering round the labour ward at Kings waiting (and waiting and waiting and waiting) for my induction to work and hearing a woman screaming like that lady last night - at which point I wondered whether it was too late to change my mind! I was the complete opposite, no noise, no talking, went completely into myself and dealt with it that way. Looking forward to next week's episode!
  10. No idea why I'm even looking at this thread, as NOT pregnant and not planning to be. But just thought I'd add not to worry if you don't get your NCT classes - I ended up on an "intensive" course that was over a couple of days and not local so didn't make any lasting friends through it, but then met lots of great ladies through tea groups etc after I'd had the baby. I've heard good things about the NHS ones, many of my friends did those rather than fork out for NCT and enjoyed them. I was booked on one, but ended up in hospital having the baby the day I was due to attend! Good luck all. P x
  11. My kids are 4 and 2.5 and both still have a nap after lunch! About 1.5 hours or so at 1pm, then they are in bed for 7pm in the evening. I know quite a few children my son's age who still nap, it does wonders for my sanity!
  12. We might pop along if that's OK? My two are slightly older (4 and 2.5) but we tend to go a bit mad in the afternoons so it will be a good excuse to get out of the house. P
  13. I agree with everyone who says this is a bit much to expect - especially of a boy. My son (will be 4 in a couple of weeks time) is capable of dressing himself and is getting a lot better at doing it now, but it's been a very slow process. I don't push it, as it tends to end up making life a misery for both of us, but do heap a lot of praise on him on the days he manages it. I leave his clothes out for him, round the right way, to make it as easy as possible and then go and help my daughter get dressed. Some days he does a great job, other days it's like pulling teeth. On the flip side, my 2.5 year old daughter is very determined that "I'm going to DO IT Mummy" and has been doing a pretty good job of getting herself dressed for about 6 months now. Completely different personalities, and I'm sure girls generally manage this sort of thing a lot earlier than boys.
  14. Hi Alieh, They start in reception after their 4th birthday. My son is just starting at Goodrich nursery next week and he'll be 4 in a few weeks time - he then starts reception in September. P x
  15. I got pregnant while still breastfeeding - son was 9 months old, so was eating solids by that point, but I'd never had a period.
  16. These were EVERYWHERE in New Zealand! Nice looking, although from what I saw the carry cot attachment was really small so wouldn't last long (compared to a Bugaboo or even a P&T soft carry cot).
  17. Having managed to keep up my running for the first 3 weeks of my holiday here in NZ I've failed miserably in the last 2 weeks so will be up for doing something once I'm back and welcome company. I'm a member of BMF, and do the Wednesday am class (not looking forward to getting back into it after a few weeks in the sunshine!), try to run at least once or twice a week and go for the occasional swim at Crystal Palace. A running buddy would be ideal to help motivate me out of bed! Determined to lose the excess pounds that have crept on, as have had FAR too many people ask me if I'm thinking about having a 3rd baby while throwing knowing glances towards my belly! P x
  18. LM, yep, we're in the South Island. Have a fantastic trip!
  19. Anyone know whether LM made it? I've been enjoying the NZ sunshine for the last 4 weeks, very nice indeed down south. Mr Pickle flew out the day before the snow caused chaos, thank goodness. Not looking forward to my return to the UK in early January and the associated weather :'( Hope you are all having a great festive season!
  20. You've got to laugh really don't you?! Thankfully Mr Pickle learnt years ago that there's no point taking a sick day, as he'll just be put to work in the house. He's generally pretty good. Although a week or so ago while I was dealing with my jetlagged daughter here in NZ and not getting much sleep I got an email along the lines of "yeah, I can sympathise, I had a rough night last night - the cat took up my side of the bed and I had to move over to your side". Uh, pardon - how on earth is that a hardship?! This from the man that's had 3 weeks without his nagging wife, and the ability to stay in bed on a Sunday until lunchtime. He'll get his come-uppance when he arrives in NZ later today - I'm declaring myself officially off child duties for the remainder of my holiday! P x
  21. We get back on the 5th Jan. Now get busy and finish that scarf!! ;-)
  22. Oh Fuschia, I really feel for you. Sorry I'm so far away right now and not able to help with anything :(
  23. Would be happy to help Mellors... you know me, never without a knitting needle in my hand!
  24. I knit (am an addict) and love knitting baby things. Will be back in London on Jan 5th and more than happy to knit to order - would only really require you to pay for the yarn, don't expect payment!
  25. Lovely thanks Yorkie, nice sunny days, not too hot - I'm not looking forward to returning to the UK in early January, will be a shock to the system (although it will be nice to get home, as after 3 weeks living with my parents I'm now acting like a 14 year old in a 36 year old's body...)
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