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S'allright, I was in bed. But you already knew that..

Just a thought... all these comments about how our parents weren't very happy - is it a direct causal link from parenthood? Maybe people just aren't very happy. Discuss..

And here's the hilarious 'reconstruction' photo from Monday's Metro. She's certainly game for a laugh.

Oh, oh [fluffs unlikely blonde hair, and pushes up enormous sunglasses] I think I'll go for the Whole Thing!* Of course you can have 25 days' holiday a year, and medical benefits, I'm a very civilised employer. *as long as it doesn't involve anything, you know, Tacky.

Ooh, how exciting, now I feel like a celebrity. I'm the extraordinarily pretty and erudite one in all the pics.

Darn tootin', Indiepanda. Michael Pinkypontybus is just jealous.

I like the one of Mockers pointing at that nice place in Africa where he spent all the money. *shakes head* You can't force these young people to be responsible with their wages.

Thank you, mine's a Laphroaig with a splash, and I believe the Titian lovely will have one too. You have an unusually attractive canine friend? How nice.

*flirtatiously removes his spectacles* Why, Citizen, you're beautiful!

What an ungracious welcome back. Hello DM, how lovely to see you.

I too am a bit tarnished, and lack polish, but intend to be there.

Too much hot air in East Dulwich. (but we knew that already) This thread gets my vote for Daftest '08

Jrussel, just to be clear, since you say 'not filling up useful space with trees' are you talking about removing park space? I thought you were talking about clearing trees from pavements. Either way, I couldn't disagree with you more. I too suspect you're winding us up.

All your clothes you would shuck (avoided the temptation there, Citizen)

OK, so I'm materialistic and crap. But I've just bought one of these (no, not the baby, stoopid) for our upcoming holiday, and it's making me smile. Beep beep!!

Dear Keef, of course we won't ignore you. Sometimes we all express our 'unfair' selves on here which we would dare say out loud, and hopefully wouldn't have the conscience to follow in the ballot box - so you see the worst side of people's opinions. But I think you can learn hugely from these debates and from comparing one view with another. Looking forward to your return from anti everything. *Hugs Keef*

If they aren't, Annaj and Ms B will be feeling a tap on the shoulder fairly soon.

(tartly) or apparently not, Mr. Mac?

Did you honestly know before you and Mrs Lozzy had the Lozzlings how much hard work it was going to be? I didn't.

Weighted nappy bags could do some serious damage. I'm in, I have rage issues.

I'm sure she'll be glad of the compliment.. By the way, when I get around to writing my list down, you'll be on it.

Loz, I do think people can be dishonest about some of the downsides of parenting, and in particular feel really guilty about admitting that there are times when they'd like to send them back! I found when on maternity leave that other mothers would (in groups) say that everything was great and their child was a wonder, but in private admit to feeling depressed and trapped. For me the way to get over it was to share with other people who were understanding, and turn it into a laugh. It's very very easy to get into a downward spiral if you don't get out of the house enough and meet up with other people in the same situation, which helps you regain perspective.

Wasn't he competitive with the kid? I'm sure he was.

Keef is Competitive Dad from The Fast Show!

People do indeed say all sorts of things on internet forums. A particularly brilliant way to prove a particularly fatuous point, albeit with the *Bob* spin and polish that we have come to expect from the EDF's foremost columnist. I salute you, sir.