http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/activity/ Latest activity by KathrynR1402 on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk KathrynR1402 Happy Thanksgiving Marg! Wow, the dancing leaves sound magical! Thanks for conjoring up that picture for us!!! Wow, the dancing leaves sound magical! Thanks for conjoring up that picture for us!!!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836659 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836659 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:31:05 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well, unfortunately you have a persistent toddler who is going thru the Terrible Twos - perfectly normal and please dont be embarrassed about it. Whatever people in the shops say or look like they're... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/836100/uncontrollable-temper-tantrums/#836657 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/836100/uncontrollable-temper-tantrums/#836657 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:28:56 -0700 KathrynR1402 Great article! We have just started on the homework trail, with something set virtually every night for my 6 year old. Fortunately for me she doesnt put up too much of a fight, but I got into... We have just started on the homework trail, with something set virtually every night for my 6 year old. Fortunately for me she doesnt put up too much of a fight, but I got into...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836650 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836650 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:17:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh Emz, I'm so sorry to hear how they're messing you about. Good old NHS eh, equal access to all - equal nothing! Well, they will get there in the end, but if you get yourself all wound up I suspect... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836594 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836594 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:03:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 Just to add, I found 6 good puffs of entonox gas as I felt the contraction coming worked far better than puffing on it all thru the contraction. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8483/My-Birth-Experience/#836567 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8483/My-Birth-Experience/#836567 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:51:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hope it managed to inspire you too? http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#836565 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#836565 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:33:35 -0700 KathrynR1402 It certainly is an attention grabbing quote, isnt it? I liked his gardening one enough to buy the book. I know my SIL finds him really irritating but I dont, so lucky old me! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#836564 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#836564 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:32:51 -0700 KathrynR1402 I'm sorry you have been so upset. Perhaps you need to plan a good exit strategy in advance for "next" time, eg. pretend you have just detected a dirty nappy and excuse yourselves to go... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/833419/how-to-deal-with-unwated-negitive-advice/#835504 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/833419/how-to-deal-with-unwated-negitive-advice/#835504 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:51:09 -0700 KathrynR1402 Unless things have changed in the last two years, here in the UK it is normal to have two scans: a Dating Scan (booked for 12 weeks as determined by the likely last menstrual date) and a Diagnostic... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834143/curious/#835489 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834143/curious/#835489 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:31:13 -0700 KathrynR1402 That sounds yummy! I have always refused to cook more than one meal, whether for adults or kids, so when I was dieting pre-kids poor old DH just coped by smothering everything I served up with... I have always refused to cook more than one meal, whether for adults or kids, so when I was dieting pre-kids poor old DH just coped by smothering everything I served up with...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835479 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835479 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:15:09 -0700 KathrynR1402 It reminds me of my DD1s Night Terrors when she was almost 3. Hers were mixed in with Nightmares, both triggered IMO by her imagination kicking off plus two prior months of broken nights due to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834553/middle-of-the-night-terrors/#835475 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834553/middle-of-the-night-terrors/#835475 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:10:32 -0700 KathrynR1402 My DD1 got her 2nd set of molars pretty much on the eve of her 3rd birthday. My guess is if you take her to the dentist before her birthday they will tell you to come back after it, so I suggest you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834579/two-year-molars/#835470 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834579/two-year-molars/#835470 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:02:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 So, are you still friends??? Yes, it was very liberating to be able to ask questions of people and find out eg. that my mum's memory was party depression related at that time. It's easy to think... Yes, it was very liberating to be able to ask questions of people and find out eg. that my mum's memory was party depression related at that time. It's easy to think...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/830497/Depression/#835441 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/830497/Depression/#835441 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:43:23 -0700 KathrynR1402 The three which I have heard used only once amongst my friends are Jonas, Josiah and Felix. Speaking as someone who has spent my life spelling my unusually-spelt name to everyone, please consider... Speaking as someone who has spent my life spelling my unusually-spelt name to everyone, please consider...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835434 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835434 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:29:22 -0700 KathrynR1402 I understand that it's possible when pregnant to pass out when you're flat on your back - one of my friends did this in the dentists chair when expecting DS2, and she later trained as a pregnancy... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834589/sleeping-on-back-while-pregnant/#835429 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834589/sleeping-on-back-while-pregnant/#835429 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:23:19 -0700 KathrynR1402 I dont think the Advice here is giving a green light to tell other people's children off (at least, that's how I read it); just to tell off another child when their parents are abdicating... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#835423 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#835423 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:15:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 Every now & then we succumb to a takeaway. I like curry, Chinese, kebab or fish & chips, but the girls favourite is definitely battered sausage and chips so we usually end up there. I've... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835418 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835418 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:39:39 -0700 KathrynR1402 I look forward to the day when E & S want to cook for me and they can cook like your kids (if they ever get to that standard)! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835417 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835417 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:36:34 -0700 KathrynR1402 I've certainly picked up some Jamie-type recipes from Sainsburys in the past so it probably is true. Ought to look again, but I'm mostly into Aldis, Morrisons and Co-op at the moment. Except when I'm... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835416 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835416 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:29:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 Let me know when you're flying over! I tend to resort to the good old safe Roast Chicken when I have guests though - trying new recipes on honoured guests just stresses me! I tend to resort to the good old safe Roast Chicken when I have guests though - trying new recipes on honoured guests just stresses me!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835414 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835414 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:26:49 -0700 KathrynR1402 I'll have to let you know how we get on, shalnt I? Afraid I havent tried them yet - got to do some shopping first! Tonight it was couscous with bacon & veg, including my last courgette of the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835412 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835412 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:23:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 The Enter key is useful for spacing, but it still catches me out so dont worry about it! The little computer guys wont tell you as they like to keep you guessing, but have you read the Minti Advice... The little computer guys wont tell you as they like to keep you guessing, but have you read the Minti Advice...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835408 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835408 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:14:50 -0700 KathrynR1402 Yes, I can see them! Well done Marg! Keep practising! http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#834146 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#834146 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:09:09 -0700 KathrynR1402 I figure people are more important than houses, and if you saw my house you'd know I mean it LOL! If people arent prepared to overlook your untidiness then they arent the friends for you. To be... http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/830497/Depression/#833133 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/830497/Depression/#833133 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:55:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 I wish someone had suggested the magazines to me - I was terminally bored for the two days I was in with DD1, with the Unit half empty and no-one on my ward, and the midwives only interested in women... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9333/Hospital-Bag-Checklist/#833079 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9333/Hospital-Bag-Checklist/#833079 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:18:56 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wow, what an exciting weekend! And all that praying paid off - sounds like it slotted together perfectly if a little nerve-janglingly! Your little princess is so cute; and I'm looking forward to... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#833066 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#833066 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:52:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wow, it is magical! Thanks for overcoming your fear and making the little men in the computer help you with the photo! WELL DONE! You learned a new trick - that'll keep you young! That and NOT trying... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/832729/Heeeheeeee/#833040 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/832729/Heeeheeeee/#833040 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:20:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wow, what a difference! Are you sure it's really you? Tell the truth, have you hired a 25 year old model to pose for these pictures and it's April Fools Day ? I shall have to keep looking at the... I shall have to keep looking at the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/832703/The-New-Me-/#833037 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/832703/The-New-Me-/#833037 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:11:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh, after all that, I forgot to add, FOR: if you labour quickly it may be advisable to stay home rather than give birth in the car on the side of the motorway! One of my friends chose this, and is... http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/813880/#831706 http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/813880/#831706 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:50 -0700 KathrynR1402 Homebirth (and by this I'm comparing what it means in the UK with two midwives in attendance, and the whole thing funded by the NHS whether at home or in hospital, BTW). FOR: Mum is more... FOR:

Mum is more...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/813880/#831701 http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/813880/#831701 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:42:14 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wow, clever girl! Emma was very motivated to write her own name at 3, but she certainly didnt hit the ground running like Arianna and do the whole family! Now Mommy has to keep up with her - lucky... http://www.minti.com/members/dramamom/blog/831553/I-have-to-brag/#831653 http://www.minti.com/members/dramamom/blog/831553/I-have-to-brag/#831653 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:30:12 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you're enjoying the holidays! I'm never sure with playdates about food. Emma's friend J hardly eats anything, but I know he likes sausages, so if he does stay late enough I serve him the same... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/828572/Nothing-much/#828936 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/828572/Nothing-much/#828936 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:28:16 -0700 KathrynR1402 I have a wormery but at one point in the summer nearly all the worms disappeared and there were just flies - yuk! I asked the supplier and they suggested either a) too much food b) too wet so add... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/821213/The-Great-Escape/#828928 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/821213/The-Great-Escape/#828928 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:21:42 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh dear, roses can be a bit awful when it comes to pests and diseases - they get everything going. If you love them that much then you either have to put up with the P&D, spray with chemicals, or... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/820352/Excited/#828920 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/820352/Excited/#828920 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:10:19 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh yes, something that filters out constant "mummy, mummy, mummy!" from my toddler and lets me know when I actually ought to pay attention coz this time her nappy has fallen off and she's... http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828913 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828913 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:59:37 -0700 KathrynR1402 Never a truer word spoken DA!!! http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828909 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828909 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:56:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh yes, neither of those jobs is fun! Tho' DH cleaned the oven last week, so perhaps I've got that one covered LOL! http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828906 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/812710/#828906 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:54:48 -0700 KathrynR1402 I remember being upset, but not to the point of tears, when my parents changed cars, especially the first two, a Ford Anglia to a Ford Escort, and then the Escort to a Ford Popular. I never got... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/827901/Photo-Friday-car--teeth/#828903 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/827901/Photo-Friday-car--teeth/#828903 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:46:51 -0700 KathrynR1402 They dont stay little for long, do they? And the speed Emma is growing, she stays little even less time than most LOL! All I know about Sophie is that she isnt as big as Emma was at the same age,... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/827901/Photo-Friday-car--teeth/#828900 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/827901/Photo-Friday-car--teeth/#828900 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:41:59 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wow! Have oodles of fun! I'm really looking forward to seeing the photos! Your brother is awesome! Hope you got your beauty sleep - I'd be too excited myself! Have oodles of fun! I'm really looking forward to seeing the photos! Your brother is awesome!
Hope you got your beauty sleep - I'd be too excited myself!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#827926 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#827926 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:13:04 -0700 KathrynR1402 Here is my submission for this week - Emma in the car and Sophie pointing at her teeth! http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/827916/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/827916/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:56:19 -0700 KathrynR1402 Urgh, look at me, cant SPELL spellings! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#827795 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#827795 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:39:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 I can just imagine you spinning from one child to the next trying to help them at every level - you deserve a medal! To my relief this morning, Emma decided to copy the speelings all by herself (1st... To my relief this morning, Emma decided to copy the speelings all by herself (1st...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#827793 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#827793 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:37:40 -0700 KathrynR1402 I do hate these italics. I honestly only highlighted one word and now look at it - grrr. http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/825783/Excited-/#825868 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/825783/Excited-/#825868 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:37:05 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oooh, Im looking forward to seeing the photos of you when your hair is done! I hope you can upload them straight away! Does the hairdresser have a wireless connection? You saying about... You saying about...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/825783/Excited-/#825867 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/825783/Excited-/#825867 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:36:17 -0700 KathrynR1402 That is such a pity, Leith. Lets hope it's just a slow road to recovery for you, rather than a life sentence. But at least you have a name for it, and have a good attitude to living with it rather... http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/825326/Might-be-long-term/#825851 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/825326/Might-be-long-term/#825851 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:25:37 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oooh, that is a LOT of homework. I always managed to finish my homework in 1 hour all the way through Secondary School (11-16) because a) I can concentrate really well for short periods (well, I... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#825797 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#825797 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:34:07 -0700 KathrynR1402 I'm probably being naieve, but I think a lot of the people who do stand really only do it to try & make a difference. Sure there are some who are aiming for the top job, but most know they'll... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#822869 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#822869 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:41:36 -0700 KathrynR1402 Poor Avro! Glad to hear he's on the mend. I hope he doesnt develop an aversion to baths after this (sure he wont be blaming the treats himself!)! And I hope you are having a nice rest to recover from... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/821684/Argghh-not-Politics/#822805 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/821684/Argghh-not-Politics/#822805 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:30:10 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well done E! She has good powers of logic, and has now learned the value of money! Poor Mummy!  My DD1 learned lots of coins in her Reception year as they are able to buy a juice/milk drink at... My DD1 learned lots of coins in her Reception year as they are able to buy a juice/milk drink at...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822771 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822771 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:23:05 -0700 KathrynR1402 No, I dont remember Primary homework in my day either. They are so tired adjusting to the workload of year 1, after so much play time in Reception. All Emma wants to do when she gets home is draw or... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822715 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822715 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:08:33 -0700 KathrynR1402 20 years! Well, you'll be a real expert by the end of all this! Not looking forward to the High School years homework! My Godson is into his second year there and he got a shock the first term with... Not looking forward to the High School years homework! My Godson is into his second year there and he got a shock the first term with...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822698 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822698 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:04:08 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks! They both love drawing/painting/gluing. Wasnt sure I'd produce a second artist so it's nice to see her enjoying the same things. http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822690 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822690 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:58:17 -0700 KathrynR1402 It's so funny to watch them - they're at two completely different stages with their drawing but I love it! Sophie is really into circles & spirals this week. And Im lucky Emma thinks writing is... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822632 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/821116/Pictures--Homework/#822632 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:32:29 -0700 KathrynR1402 Lady Beetle, Ladybug, Ladybird - I guess we're all talkingabout those nice red spotted visitors, who have the prehistoric/dinosaur looking larvae (who incidfentally eat far more than mummy or... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/820352/Excited/#821123 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/820352/Excited/#821123 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:44:26 -0700 KathrynR1402 On the top is her picture. On the lower left is her description. And on the right I have written the correct spellings. I love that - streshtlimow! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55494/Emma's drg & writing about a stretch limo http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55494/Emma's drg & writing about a stretch limo Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:21:06 -0700 KathrynR1402 It is the circle in the middle, which I drew under her instructions ("moo, tar, harr, O, hou"). She then took the crayon off me and drew a dot while saying clearly "Eye", then the line "no" and then... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55492/Sophie's first drawing of daddy http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55492/Sophie's first drawing of daddy Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:13:09 -0700 KathrynR1402 Just to add, watch any scratches etc. This is what my DD1 looked like the day they put her on antibiotics. She was very nearly admitted to hospital with this Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/820675/staph/#821111 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/820675/staph/#821111 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:04:10 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well, perhaps you need to vote for the person rather than the politics - decide who is the most genuine person with integrity, and then even if they are from a party you're not keen on, vote for... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#821099 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#821099 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:46:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well it is they who sound weird from this end, and not you. Sleeping over at acquaintences houses on school nights - sounds like a recipe for an upset girl to me. Do you need more of a social life... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/820938/Still-stressing/#821088 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/820938/Still-stressing/#821088 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:28:12 -0700 KathrynR1402 How frustrating, after all that hard work and incovenience. Oh well, at least you know now you have no option but to go thru surgery. Hope the braces/anti-inflamatories arent too bad - side effects... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/820393/my-darned-knees/#821081 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/820393/my-darned-knees/#821081 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:13:13 -0700 KathrynR1402 It's just headline grabbing. They must have known Ben & Jerry's would never entertain the idea. Nell18-3's right - it would hit sales big time! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/820838/breastmilk-in-ice-cream-come-on-now/#821080 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/820838/breastmilk-in-ice-cream-come-on-now/#821080 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:25 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you liked the flowers! They're a variety of Colchicum that I forget but had something to do with waterlilies. Bulbs are great - just plant & forget! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821066 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821066 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:36 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Cath! Glad you liked the pics. http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821064 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821064 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:48:24 -0700 KathrynR1402 We couldnt resist it when it was offered. Perhaps the decorating inside the house-proper would have progressed if we hadnt got it, but we figure we're hopefully here for a long time. I do love... I do love...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821062 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821062 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:47:21 -0700 KathrynR1402 He does work hard! Once it's finished we'll have to live in it! DH says no toys allowed once it's done. Daddy's Retreat, methinks! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821057 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821057 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:44:01 -0700 KathrynR1402 I just wish the weather was still good enough to get out there and use it. The local cat has been sitting in there on a chair, so at least someone has been getting use out of it in the rain! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821048 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821048 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:41:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Izzy! Shame the summer is well & truly over though. Have to use it lots next summer. Got this mad idea that we should all sleep out in it one night when it's warm enough. Guess I should... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821043 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/820295/Summerhouse/#821043 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:39:02 -0700 KathrynR1402 They all look so grown up! You must be exhausted! I hope your knees can cope with all the racing around you must be doing now trying to keep up with them? http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/817141/my-girls-are-walking/#820318 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/817141/my-girls-are-walking/#820318 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:32:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 wow, it looks great there! Looks like you went well equipped with all those toys - hope it made for a relaxing family day out? http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/815661/a-day-at-the-botanical-garden/#820315 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/815661/a-day-at-the-botanical-garden/#820315 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:13 -0700 KathrynR1402 PERFECT! http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/photos/55112/Exhausting this birthing thing!/#820310 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/photos/55112/Exhausting this birthing thing!/#820310 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:12:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 That's very cute! http://www.minti.com/members/nimchimpsky/photos/46986/Bum Cuteture bamboo AI2 MCN/#820303 http://www.minti.com/members/nimchimpsky/photos/46986/Bum Cuteture bamboo AI2 MCN/#820303 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:04:36 -0700 KathrynR1402 wow, that's amazing, 16K! Well, I hope it does help, it was a very scary experience, and she got it 3x, in quick succession. Emma is fine now, but 5 years later, mummy & daddy still panic if we... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/25268/Emma with Staph infection/#820299 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/25268/Emma with Staph infection/#820299 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:55:15 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks! They just sprung up almost without warning and cheered me up so much! I love that about gardening - you almost forget you planted something (bulbs in this case) and then bang, they surprise... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55360/Autumn crocus flowers/#820296 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55360/Autumn crocus flowers/#820296 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:47:04 -0700 KathrynR1402 I hope he survived work ok. In fact I hope he survived the Tube ok - it's years since I've been on and I remember it being very bumpy & crowded & not somewhere I'd choose to go if I was... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/819806/Just-landing-at-Heathrow/#820294 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/819806/Just-landing-at-Heathrow/#820294 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:37:59 -0700 KathrynR1402 How's your back now? Better I hope. Be gentle on it, it will be weak for a while even after it stops hurting. Guess what? I've hurt my back now - 24 hours & counting... Can I have some of your... Guess what? I've hurt my back now - 24 hours & counting... Can I have some of your...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/817791/Back-Ache-/#820293 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/817791/Back-Ache-/#820293 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:30:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh, have you heard of Charlie & Lola? The book about what Lola will not eat "I will not ever never eat a tomato" might give her or you some ideas? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/819567/eating-troubles/#820290 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/819567/eating-troubles/#820290 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:26:16 -0700 KathrynR1402 My youngest isnt all that keen on veggies at the moment, but she does love her houmous. Gets awfully messy, but as it's a pulse it counts as one of her "5 a day". Have you tried pasta... Have you tried pasta...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/819567/eating-troubles/#820289 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/819567/eating-troubles/#820289 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:15:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hi! My 6 year old DD1 has relatively mild asthma & eczema. The asthma seems fairly well controlled, and she is fairly good about taking her brown inhaler (though she rarely takes her blue - had... http://www.minti.com/groups/111/asthma/blog/820276/ http://www.minti.com/groups/111/asthma/blog/820276/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:44:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 Our squirrels are the American type, not the cute Squirrel Nutkin of Beatrix Potter, which are so rare I've never seen one. But at least they're not wallabies or possums - I imagine they're larger... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/#820266 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/#820266 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:29:27 -0700 KathrynR1402 The blight turns the leaves, stems and fruit brown. It's what caused the Irish Potato Famine (spuds and toms are in the same plant family). See wikipedia if you're interested! http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/#820265 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/#820265 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:51 -0700 KathrynR1402 Try not to stress. It's an important decision, but you're very unlikely to have the casting vote, so just make your best guess at who's turn it is and then get on with life! http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#820258 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/820136/Aaaarrrrgggg/#820258 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:14:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 Brilliant story! Thanks for sharing! http://www.minti.com/groups/378/Birth-experiences/blog/820182/#820222 http://www.minti.com/groups/378/Birth-experiences/blog/820182/#820222 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:04:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you liked them Pauline! We changed the plaster on Emma's head last night (now she has a yellow one) and she came over a bit queasy when she saw the wound in the mirror for the first time, but it... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#820180 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#820180 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:45:36 -0700 KathrynR1402 Having had a wash-out summer when most veggies were too cold or lacking in sun to do anything, and having to battle with the infernal squirrels who have taken to felling my sunflowers and sweetcorn... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/ http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/819505/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:36:49 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well done, that looks very healthy and organised! Have you eaten many peas etc yet? My peas came to almost nothing this summer - the worst year yet thanks to the rotten weather! I will just have to... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/818947/#819504 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/818947/#819504 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:26:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 I need them for my DH too! I think the worst thing he's ever done was to slow a circular saw down on his finger while on his own in the garrage (I was upstairs with baby, his parents were out for a... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#819499 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#819499 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:16:12 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Marg! It's fun looking back, tho the fashions are a bit scary! Did you dress your kids like that? Looking at MIL photos she had psychadelic wallpaper so it's difficult to look at the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/815569/Long-long-ago/#818664 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/815569/Long-long-ago/#818664 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:16:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 very easy to grow, and very welcome at the end of the summer when everything is dying off. Think they're poisonous though! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55360/Autumn crocus flowers http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/55360/Autumn crocus flowers Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:09:06 -0700 KathrynR1402 Forgot to say, watch out for plants that irritate the skin. Milky-sapped plants I put at the back of borders, and I've taught my two not to leave the lawn and trample my plants. There are also things... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/806949/#818655 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/806949/#818655 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:08:21 -0700 KathrynR1402 Emma was collecting worms and snails coming up to her second birthday - neither survived very well! She was also happy to eat straight from the garden, eg peas, strawberries. I think food is a great... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/806949/#818652 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/806949/#818652 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:02:48 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well done! Hope you're feeling well soon. We are at the other end of the season - my poor tomatoes have had a rough year and for once I dont look like a tomato as they've hardly produced any fruit,... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/818170/#818649 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/818170/#818649 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:55:19 -0700 KathrynR1402 Scary how fast Sophie is growing up. Definitely not my baby any more. Think the plaster is from the pack I bought when Emma fell off her bike a month ago. With Emma it pays to have a house full of... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818645 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818645 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:47:26 -0700 KathrynR1402 They are great, those balls. First came across them at Em's childminder, and made a mental note to buy one if I ever saw it cheap, and then came across two at the next car boot sale I went to. Never... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818643 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818643 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:44:31 -0700 KathrynR1402 She is a right one for the poses, is Emma. Hard to get a normal pose in fact LOL! See what I mean? I just wanted a pic of her in these dungarees before she outgrows them (soon)! See what I mean?

I just wanted a pic of her in these dungarees before she outgrows them (soon)!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818641 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817977/Foto-Friday/#818641 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:39:20 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Marg, will do! Poor girl was on the edge at bedtime tonight, after TWO birthday parties in one day, with some minor tears and lashing out, when she grabbed a fragile toy off Sophie and went to... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817078/Ouch/#818639 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817078/Ouch/#818639 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:33:20 -0700 KathrynR1402 I hope you found the lake ok - was E happy with that? The fog burned off here between 10 & 12 (was in a warehouse for a party so we went in in fog & out in sun) and DH managed to get the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817078/Ouch/#818638 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/817078/Ouch/#818638 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:29:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad your neighbour has made it home - Im sure he will have felt encouraged by that. As long as they can line up plenty of help. You cant always be there, tho Im sure you'll be there a lot, and Im... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/817558/Catching-Up/#818026 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/817558/Catching-Up/#818026 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:14:35 -0700 KathrynR1402 What ever method you use to change her habbits will take effort and will probably involve a few tears (or a lot), so chose the method that you feel the most able to stick with, and when you've had... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/817608/control-crying/#818016 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/817608/control-crying/#818016 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:01:22 -0700 KathrynR1402 Its more important how much sleep he's getting - work backwards from when he needs to get up (and make sure you add in plenty of daydreaming time if he's like that)! I found a list a year ago about... I found a list a year ago about...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/817937/bedtime/#818008 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/817937/bedtime/#818008 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:40:03 -0700