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marscapone Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > For what it's worth, I'm sure we did lots of > no-no's with older son - pandering to his > fussiness a certain amount, pouring fruit puree > over his main meal etc. Now aged 4 he is a great > eater, loves vegetables, has a very varied diet > and wants to try anything new. I think your son > sounds like a typical toddler and I'm sure things > will improve in time whatever approach you take I love reading posts like this - it's so easy to get worried that your small child's crappy eating habits will develop into a full blown eating disorder, and that he'll be the only 35-year-old in the world still refusing vegetables! Thank you.

HeidiHi, I know exactly what you mean - children are all beautiful, and mine is far better looking than I am. I just don't understand choosing an image of your child as though it were an image of you, ie your own visual identity = your child. Lots of people do it, however, so maybe it's just me - and as you rightly say, each to their own.

Cross-posted with nhm.

How old is your LO? My experience (mine is 3) is that my son won't eat well when he's tired, so you could try moving supper earlier. Also, he won't eat a big supper if he's had a big lunch, so we tend to have a snacky/dippy supper if he has had a hot lunch. I also ban TV and toys at table because otherwise as soon as he's had a few mouthsful to slake the immediate hunger he immediately starts playing and doesn't eat. Sorry to say but I do think he's probably holding out for the banana and yoghurt - it's a tough call to make though, I know. Best of luck with your conundrum!

Saffron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes it does a bit, if you dress that way everyday! > (And I have to say I would envy the > organisational skills required to do so!! If I > get one set of socks in this house to match, I'm > generally pretty pleased.) > Blimey, good point. Imagine how tricky it would be to get even faintly to agree on what to wear. > I need matching outfits for an art project > photoshoot. I would like to buy locally, but if I > can't find anything affordable, then I will have > to source elsewhere. :'( > > xx I have to say that does sound very sweet. Hope you find sth.

Monkey, it's [email protected]

Hmm, to me the website smacks of mothers who identify so much with their lives as mothers that their children are their identity.. which always seems somehow a little incomplete. A bit like having a picture of your children instead of you as your facebook ID pic. I am my children? I am not sure I get it.

Phew, glad you took it well... I said it with a smile but was worried it might cause offence. :)-D Hackney is outrrrrrrrrrrageously trendy in a way that ED just can't manage to be... it's just too cosy and suburban here.

[pre] Then maybe I > wouldn't have to deal with the awful music they > play in Morrisons just to buy a bag of quinoa. [/pre] East Dulwichian quotation of the week. Hee hee

I've never heard that, but they do say one reason children can learn to ski easily is because of the lower centre of gravity. For what it's worth my 6'3" other half is an excellent skier. I think it's more about how strong your legs are.

Can 2nd the recommendation for Kitzbuhel, or you could consider Obertauern. As a new skier, you'll appreciate the good range of blue and green slopes once you get enough confidence to start ranging about. Also, Austrian food is delicious and excellent quality: very calorific but what the hell, you're skiiing all day. Can't overestimate the importance of training before you go. It's helpful that you're already fit, but make sure you train, train, train your legs and back - ask at your gym for recommendations on pre-ski exercise. The fitter you are easier it'll be to retain your balance and the more you'll be able to keep going all day and recover easily from falls.

Could he sleep in a sleeping bag under the duvet?

Wow!! That's proper scary. (slightly early, though...?)

Hey, I was out last night. So ner. See you next Friday, though...

*buys the T-shirt*

I agree, it was all his fault. I was and remain perfect.

I think Quids pre-dates me. 'Sfunny, but we didn't get on at all when I first started posting. Love him now, though. But then again I can say what I like, can't I, as he famously never reads this section. Tosser. Anyway, I'm a bit horrified I make the top 20... better rein in a bit!

Nope, it's in the part of ED curved lovingly around Peckham and nudging gently up towards Camberwell.

I used them while my son was getting settled into a routine and getting used to having 1-2 hour naps during the day. However, I ditched them once he was sleeping well during the day, so that he could get used to being able to nap in a room that wasn't totally dark.

Mmm, chips. Pass the salt.

I can confirm that we cannot afford either humour or irony here in lovely SE15 (due to council favouritism of SE22 etc. etc.) but we have a liberal supply of sarcasm. P.S. Nancy, that was for my pals Rosie and Quids, not aimed at you. :-)

I seem to remember reading somewhere that RM have changed their policy and no longer deliver all parcels, instead just delivering the slip. However, they haven't changed the wording on the slip, which seems pretty disinegenuous.

According to the news yesterday, the miners' prolonged stay in the dark has rendered their corneas very sensitive. Not sure how long it's expected to last, but apparently their hospital ward is being kept dark. I really hope their government protects them from the sharks who'll be waiting to take advantage of them and help them spend their new money.

I hadn't realised until the last set of posts that the issues faced by people on the postnatal ward were because how they were treated by the midwives. My experience was a while ago now (3 1/2 years) but just to reinforce what others have said, I found the postnatal staff really nice and helpful, including coming to help with feeding problems in the middle of the night. They were clearly stretched and very busy, but very professional.

Thanks everyone, the answer seems to be 'yes it would be nice, but don't get your knickers in a twist'. Apologies to those of you who thought I was being wholly serious. Next time I'll add a smiley.