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Hi Proxima Centauri - Just wondering if you managed to get your shed sorted and if you could recommend your handyman. My garden shed is falling apart so need to replace. Many thanks

Waterfront Leisure Centre Woolwich, London http://www.qype.co.uk/place/1086417-Waterfront-Leisure-Centre-London You would need to visit to appreciate the facilities. My family and I went all around South London for the best waterslide pool, since found this about a year ago, we have not turned back. The best part is that the pool time is longer, about 3 hours long at a time so you have more flexibility and could be in the pool longer than an hour. The waves area is shallow for little children. The pool area is open plan meaning children and adults alike could move from one pool to the other as they wish. Parents are still responsible for looking after their non swimmers.

Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Seuss-Storybooks-Christmas-Collection/dp/0007103255/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1322086354&sr=8-6

Points taken ladies. I remember when I fell pregnant with no 2, we invited a couple from the building to our flat to watch fireworks on New Year eve, on hearing the news of being pregnant, she was happy for us but could not contain her sadness for having miscarried yet again for the second time after getting married a year earlier. We all talked about it and shared history, she only then realised that I have been married 8 years prior to having my first child and in between given up hope and of course cautious of growing older and at the back of my mind, still want a child/children... Now the lady in question has since had 2 children a boy and a girl! The two kids have around 13 months between them! Her second child was premature and stayed at the hospital for a while, now a year old. Is the space between the children perfect for her, now that she sees them running about together? Definition of 'perfection' differs greatly from person to person. What I am happy with may as well not be ideal for another person or even many people indeed...

Thank you Fuschia for the comment otherwise it would have been unnecessary diversion from the main topic. Everyone has some sort of plan so to speak, can't be set in stone as we don't have power to control everything in our lives and when it sort of worked out or close to what we anticipated we are happy and tons of other 'plans' never materialised, we move on and hope for the best.

I read extensively regarding this before having DD2 and it all came down to the individual energy level and future plans. My two girls have 18.5 months between them, with no family around and partner that travels a lot, it was hard at the early stage. The plan was to finish the program I was doing at the university, start maternity and had the baby. Took early maternity at 35weeks as I was loosing my head. The hardest time for me was when the new baby was around 4 months old. Now they are 3.5 and 4.11, seeing them growing and learning together, I feel we have made the perfect decision in terms of the space between them and now it feels I am getting my life back on track... Best wishes

I moved to the area last year and since then have been with Rosendale Surgery. Our visits to the surgery have been mostly for my 4 and half and 3 year old girls. Happy so far. http://www.rosendalesurgery.co.uk/

Ondine Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can serve broccoli without making anyone cry This is a good one!

He knocked on my door as well about two weeks ago and the poor guy looked sad when I told him I was not interested. I guess the numbers of door to door crime that are out there has left everyone to be more cautious regarding any uninvited guests.

I had my driving license when I was 37yo and learned from scratch with Lanes. It worked well for me as I was able to change one instructor when I got bored of him and was offered a lady instructor within the same organisation. Being an adult learner, I did not find learning the rules of the road and learning to drive hard because I know I needed to get my license as I have two daughters under 4 at the time and the demand of getting around was just getting to me, so my eyes were on the 'prize'. However, sometimes I found that the instructors can be a bit intimidating or was I just feeling too old? I would suggest going with any reputable organisation with few instructors so if there is any need to change instructor, it will be easier. All the best

Rachel, bawo ni? Inu mi dun lati ka pe o gbo Yoruba! Emi naa a gbiyanju lati ko awon omo ni ede daadaa nitori ojo ola. O digba kan na. E ki ile.

We have one from Usborne Children's Books and it contains the original version http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/catalogue.aspx?cat=1&area=YR&subcat=YRS1&id=1932

Thanks, MGolden. We will try the Dummy Fairy. Although, she once told me Fairy doesn't suck dummy! Harder when she thinks she 'knows' all.

I used dummy to settle my first daughter from early age so she got hooked. She is 4+ now and still takes dummy to sleep. Seeing how much dummy can get addictive, I determined not to give my second daughter dummy and mentally prepared myself for endless crying. At two weeks, I got daughter 2 a soft teddy bear, she loves it and will always settle cuddling her teddy. At 18months I decided to get another teddy of the same make as it is always difficult to wash the only one she has, unfortunately she would not take the new one as it is not as worn as the old one! Now I am not bothered about number 2 cuddling her teddy as I get to wash it at least once a week. And if she likes can go to university with it. To be honest, dummy bothers me endlessly now even though number 1 only takes it at bedtime. I have bought lots of presents to get her off dummy but to no avail, now we all agreed that on the night of her 5th BD, she will have to say goodbye...partner thinks I am being unfair! I still do not feel bad about introducing dummy to number 1 as I have exams to write 2 months after she was born so anything that could help calm her was a life saver. If I have to do it over, I will not give in to dummy.

Heard that she attended SLDS at Herne Hill...my condolences to parents and friends

I second Fuschia. Learning that most things are a phase will be the first thing I would learn and that when a phase passes, a sigh of relief and some fresh air before another one sets in. Also, another thing I would do differently is not to work full time, doing a uni program, have a 15 months old toddler and be pregnant at the same time! Sounds insane just listing it, it was hell at the time but all worked out well in the end. A little breather would have helped a lot!

A couple of months ago, my partner was in a black cab from the airport home, it was around 10pm at night. He spent the entire trip talking on the phone to his business partner regarding the trip he just had. The cab arrived home and just step out of the car leaving his luggage behind. We realised what had happened a couple of minutes after he got in, the cab had long gone. Going through lost and found section on Black Cab website means that it will take a couple of days if we were lucky to get the luggage back as they have to follow some set rules... I was so upset because I have some items I really wanted the next day in the luggage. About an hour later, the cab driver showed up and said he only noticed when he wanted to clean up and only asked us to pay for his trip back as it is recorded in the meter...needless to say that we tip him generously but it is all worth it and was happily surprised that a non local cab will be so nice. By the way, he said his heart melted when he saw a soft toy monkey tail sticking out of the side bag indicating it is a gift for a little kid!

Hello flowerdad, We have been using ADS now for about 3 years if not more. My partner travels on business a lot. We have been really happy with them. We have used ADS a few times when travelling via Heathrow airport, 2 kids and 2 adults and were happy with the service. The kids sat on the child seats, the type that came with the car, this is because they are old enough to sit comfortably and safe. Knowing Tony, I think you can talk to him with your needs and he will work with you, very professional. I love the cleanliness of their cars!

Hello all, I am thinking of installing a water softener and was wondering if anyone has had this done and could share their experience of the best type to go for and company that offers good services. I heard there are a few types of water softener on the market. I would be very grateful to learn more about this and recommendation. Many thanks, E

All good ideas mentioned above. Here are more that are free! Museum of Childhood is free and amazing for kids and adults alike. Lots of space around and lots of toys to admire! http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/ Tate Modern is another very nice museum. Free except for special exhibits. My kids 4 and 2 and half year old loved the Sunflower seed exhibit! And of course lots of paintings to admire. So much fun, you can easily loose track of time. http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/

Helpful link below, I think. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,583937,584024#msg-584024

Hello, I have a Phil and Ted Vibe travel bag that I bought when we were going to Canada last year (coincidently) to protect the buggy. I did not take the buggy in the end as I opted for Maclaren for the then 15 months leaving her 2 and half year old sister in daddy's arm. Not so comfortable for either of them given the waiting time, in the hindsight, I should have taken the P & T! If you are interested in the travel bag, PM me.

Hello, South London Dance Studios emailed me today to say that they are starting Melody Movement for 18months to 2 and year old in January. They will go ahead if enough people signed up. It might be worth giving them a call now to see if you can get in to the class. www.southlondondancestudios.co.uk

Congratulations!

Good luck, Fuschia.