http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/comments/ Latest comments by KathrynR1402 on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk KathrynR1402 Thanks! Yes, she practically vacuumed up her "cake"! When does R start school? Yes, she practically vacuumed up her "cake"!
When does R start school?]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/800655/Happy-Birthday-Emma-and-what-we-DIDNT-want/#801004 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/800655/Happy-Birthday-Emma-and-what-we-DIDNT-want/#801004 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:06:17 -0700 KathrynR1402 What a brilliant older brother! I'll be praying for that "thanks" then - lets hope it's THIS year. Wow, brunette - hard to imagine. You wont look so much like Twiggy then. But still... I'll be praying for that "thanks" then - lets hope it's THIS year.
Wow, brunette - hard to imagine. You wont look so much like Twiggy then. But still...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/800479/Back-to-School/#800678 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/800479/Back-to-School/#800678 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:45:43 -0700 KathrynR1402 Brilliant! Well done Izzy! Keep up the good work!!! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/800473/Focusing-on-the-positive/#800675 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/800473/Focusing-on-the-positive/#800675 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:40:27 -0700 KathrynR1402 Brilliant! What an answer to prayer! So, take some deep breaths and enjoy the feeling of freedom. Then unfortunately nose back to the grindstone... But make sure next time you have a moment like last... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/800255/Relief/#800673 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/800255/Relief/#800673 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:37:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 That's good that your grandaughter is almost there, before 2! The friend we visited on Saturday is Chinese and told us that in China Sophie would be trained by now as they dont really use nappies. It... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799912 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799912 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:08:28 -0700 KathrynR1402 I hate it when they dont tell you about accidents! The worst accident Em had I did hear about straight away - she drank too much neat orange juice at a friends house then the kids disappeared... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799909 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799909 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:05:12 -0700 KathrynR1402 Sounds like you've had heaps of fun! We hardly got anything on my "list" done - 6 weeks have flown by, but at least Em has improved her swimming & cycling in that time, so it doesnt... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799164/Time-flies-by---/#799325 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799164/Time-flies-by---/#799325 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:08:33 -0700 KathrynR1402 It's a difficult one as all mothers instinctively take it personally. But as you know her well, and as the eldest one is presumably 5 (and needs to start learning not to pick on a 2 year old), I... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/798959/Kids-can-be-nasty/#799319 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/798959/Kids-can-be-nasty/#799319 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:56:27 -0700 KathrynR1402 I hope your rest day went ok today and that Wednesday is better. Dont be a hero - throw in the towel if you need to. I remember how well I felt before I went back to work after 6 weeks off sick years... http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/797915/First-day-back-at-work/#799311 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/797915/First-day-back-at-work/#799311 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:35:05 -0700 KathrynR1402 I found the right bag on ebay but it was twice the price. That will teach me! If at first you dont succeed...! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#798223 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#798223 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:22:56 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you had such a great weekend Pauline. It must have helped to distract you from the absence of Simon & co? Home must seem very quiet now, or are Helen's boys helping by turning their own... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#798221 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#798221 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:21:38 -0700 KathrynR1402 Alternating sounds like good advice to me - pumps arent as efficient as babies at extracting the white stuff, so alternating should keep up the milk supply. However, some babies will get lazy when... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797587/breastfeeding-and-pumps/#797597 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797587/breastfeeding-and-pumps/#797597 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:29:19 -0700 KathrynR1402 whoops, that was meant to be a reply to Pauline! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#797591 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#797591 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:21:15 -0700 KathrynR1402 Emma is very good at collecting bumps and bruises! It's squashing by cars I'm more worried about - she is only beginning to develop road-sense, and the roads arent very forgiving these days are they? http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#797590 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#797590 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:19:55 -0700 KathrynR1402 Not again... There's some more details on this BBC link, in case you're interested. It's scary that it's already a Category 4 but could peak at 5, and Katrina was only a 3 when it hit New Orleans. There's some more details on this BBC link, in case you're interested. It's scary that it's already a Category 4 but could peak at 5, and Katrina was only a 3 when it hit New Orleans.]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/796678/#796922 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/796678/#796922 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:16:51 -0700 KathrynR1402 Forgot to say, yes it DID work, THANK YOU! I put it in a little sprayer, though S wasnt pleased to be hit by the cold water! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8904/My-Nappy-Rash-Remedy-NO-MORE-EXPENSIVE-CREAMS/#796916 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8904/My-Nappy-Rash-Remedy-NO-MORE-EXPENSIVE-CREAMS/#796916 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:59:27 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad it's going so well, and that you finally got a sleeper! Im so jealous! Great that the girls are enjoying her too! http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/796388/Still-Doing-Great/#796914 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/796388/Still-Doing-Great/#796914 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:53:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 The pavements are ok up our end of town, tho technically they're not for cycling and the cycle paths (where they are) are a joke. Elsewhere in town its the choice between speed bumps & pot holes... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796901 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796901 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:27:52 -0700 KathrynR1402 My kids are the same about bedtimes, so I really sympathise with you here. I went against my better judgement and let E stay up late to go to a panto last December and she was awful for a week. You... http://www.minti.com/members/brightonbelle/blog/789584/Am-I-Being-Unreasonable/#796322 http://www.minti.com/members/brightonbelle/blog/789584/Am-I-Being-Unreasonable/#796322 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:16:22 -0700 KathrynR1402 I wish I had more time to be in the garden as I love it so much! The compost bins came cheap from the council about 4 years ago and I have only emptied the one on the left once - this year - and the... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/791437/#796318 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/791437/#796318 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:10:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 yep, weeds are plants growing in the wrong place! Unfortunately mine are trying to stop my crops from growing, so most of them are weeds. However the coriander is welcome - dont seem able to grow it... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/791437/#796316 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/791437/#796316 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:08:18 -0700 KathrynR1402 hehe! That will keep him a good boy for a bit longer! http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/796044/Eeeeuuuww/#796314 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/796044/Eeeeuuuww/#796314 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:02:57 -0700 KathrynR1402 Same here Marg! Usually I'm awash with tomatoes by now, but they're hardly ripening at the moment. The only thing I have loads of is courgettes, but not for much longer the way the mildew is covering... http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/795297/#796310 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/795297/#796310 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:58:02 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh how frustrating for you. Seems the right hand doesnt know what the left hand is doing! At least you had a nice afternoon apart from that. It's nice when you have two kids to be able to concentrate... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/796260/Getting-really-annoyed-now/#796307 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/796260/Getting-really-annoyed-now/#796307 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:46:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Emmie! I do hope she can get into a habit of exercise, especially as she comes from a family of food-lovers! I cycled everywhere when I was a kid as mum could only afford to run the car once... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796306 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796306 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:38:05 -0700 KathrynR1402 Yes, Im blessed, they do seem to get on very well (so far!) tho they have come to blows once or twice recently. Sophie may look innocent but she does a good line in slaps across the face when she's... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#796284 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#796284 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:48:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 Yes, it IS cool! I get really excited when we (rarely) see a fox or a sparrow hawk or a heron, so I am REALLY jealous of Al for seeing this! At least he had the presence of mind to grab the camera!... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#796281 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#796281 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:42:57 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh Winnie, that is just so awful, funerals should be straightforward as no-one is up to sorting out a muddle at such a time. Part of me hopes that these incompetent people are made an example of, so... http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/794919/Could-you-repeat-that-Please/#795651 http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/794919/Could-you-repeat-that-Please/#795651 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:58:16 -0700 KathrynR1402 Fatastic pictures Janice! Lovely to get a glimpse of Dan at last, and the cottage, and the dog! It sure looks idyllic. And all those Trilliums - wow! Thanks for sharing! Wow, wow, wow! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/793008/Two-Little-Yellow-Duckies--The-Cottage/#795648 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/793008/Two-Little-Yellow-Duckies--The-Cottage/#795648 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:51:16 -0700 KathrynR1402 We back onto a disused railway line and I knew they lived there, but until two winters ago I never saw any sign of them in my garden, and had only seen them once when walking on the railway line.... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#795645 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/795610/Early-morning-activities-etc/#795645 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:45:26 -0700 KathrynR1402 I have discussions like this with my dear MIL from time to time. THing is, I know were are probably disagreeing but saying the same thing, but she doesnt, and it's infuriating! I just give up in the... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/795009/is-there-an-end/#795633 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/795009/is-there-an-end/#795633 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:16:48 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hang on in there if you can. Get as much advice about positioning as is available, as this will help. It took 6 weeks for my DD1 to stop hurting, but much less with my DD2. But it was so worth it.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#795627 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#795627 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:08:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Some nice board books will grow with her through the next year. Or you could be really mean to mum & dad and get something that beeps and has flashing lights, eg a Shape-sorter! Make sure to get... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795503/i-need-some-ideas/#795623 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795503/i-need-some-ideas/#795623 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:59:01 -0700 KathrynR1402 Great idea R - lovely & comfy, if a little exposed! What is it about sleep-overs & kids? Em tried to eject daddy from the spare room earlier in the week. Daddy agreed she could have it Friday... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/794387/Sleep-over-with-us/#795591 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/794387/Sleep-over-with-us/#795591 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:08 -0700 KathrynR1402 Kylie ate elderberries?! They're mildly poisonous - no wonder she was sick! (They're only ok if cooked BTW.) See link. And about half way down this link (have a laugh at some of the trivia on the... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/794079/There-is-some-good-news-/#794906 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/794079/There-is-some-good-news-/#794906 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:10:54 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks! We did painting again on Bank Holiday Monday (Emma AND Sophie) so we have acres of paintings now! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794844 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794844 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:58:46 -0700 KathrynR1402 Probably! They're probably conspiring together LOL! Thanks Emmie! Thanks Emmie!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794842 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794842 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:57:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hehe, Marg the Huggy Monster! Janice seems to have survived! http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/794072/May-17th/#794244 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/794072/May-17th/#794244 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:43:42 -0700 KathrynR1402 Brilliant! Well done to R for good questions! Clever boy to realise we might not speak English here. Even though I keep telling Em people speak different languages in other countries, she's only just... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/793928/Whered-she-come-from/#794243 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/793928/Whered-she-come-from/#794243 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:31:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad BF took the point about anit-inflamatories etc. He's got a long journey to go on - sounds like he's never been close to anyone with depression before? Shame he wouldnt go for counselling... http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#794237 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#794237 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:24:06 -0700 KathrynR1402 From memory (!) I offered alternate sides to DD1 for each feed, using a scrunchie hair band to keep track of which was which. If she wasnt full on one, then she'd start on the other and that's where... http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/793698/#794229 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/793698/#794229 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:42 -0700 KathrynR1402 Different things stand out to them, dont they? If I hand Em the digital camera, she'll photograph the TV, the light, the carpet & the fish, all from obscure angles! Is this how she sees the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794223 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#794223 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:55:27 -0700 KathrynR1402 So sorry to hear of your loss, though it sounds like the end was timely for him. Have the rest of your family come home, or are they taking their time? From what I remember of the Dementia deaths... http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/793106/Thanyou-for-Seeing-me-throughMy-Dad-is-Sleeping/#794214 http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/793106/Thanyou-for-Seeing-me-throughMy-Dad-is-Sleeping/#794214 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:15:49 -0700 KathrynR1402 Lucky Amy! We had a good laugh at her Geographical knowledge. Alan did something similar when I first knew him. My college course were going to Holland on Study Tour for a week, which I'd told him a... We had a good laugh at her Geographical knowledge. Alan did something similar when I first knew him. My college course were going to Holland on Study Tour for a week, which I'd told him a...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/792096/An-Extra-One-/#794213 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/792096/An-Extra-One-/#794213 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:08:32 -0700 KathrynR1402 I love the pics. The kids look so great together - shame you dont live closer, eh? Your boys would be babysitting all the time LOL! The pic of you & your mum & SIL is great, and the one of... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/794182/Theyre-back-/#794206 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/794182/Theyre-back-/#794206 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:58:29 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm not quite sure her reasoning is coming on fast enough to do all of these yet (eg. doesnt know what a police man is yet) but I may try the hair clip if I can find... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#793485 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#793485 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:00:35 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad he enjoyed the visit. I know what you mean about just wanting him to enjoy school. Its amazing how since Em started school I can REALLY remember what it felt like to be at school, insecurities... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793464 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793464 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:21:15 -0700 KathrynR1402 Absolutely! I think he did amazingly well to stay long enough to work it out! While he was telling me the story I was trying to work out what she was asking for, and I never got it til the "I... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#793463 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#793463 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:15:10 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you enjoyed it! DH is desk-bound at work and it doesnt do him any favours - 35 going on 45 - so that arm had to be twisted right up his back LOL! Yes, we finally had some nice weather at the... Yes, we finally had some nice weather at the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#793460 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#793460 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:12:57 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Emmie! I remember going out on family bike rides lots when I was a kid, and it's something I want to do with mine, though the roads arent so safe as back in the 70s... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792688 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792688 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:43:56 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Tee! We cycled to church this morning and she wasnt so safe - I assumed (wrongly) that she knew to STOP at a zebra crossing, but I guess she thought she had right of way and shot out into the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792687 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792687 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:42:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 Wonderful WD40! Have you read the Minti article on WD40? Just after Alan installed "pear" coloured kitchen cupboards a few years ago 2 year old Emma scribbled on them in purple non-washable... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792684 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792684 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:37:37 -0700 KathrynR1402 The only paint to clean up was on her arms & legs, and DH said that wasnt too bad, thank goodness! She was well covered up. She wanted to put the paper on the kitchen floor as she didnt want to... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792683 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792683 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:30:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Well said, Helen! I can remember telling my best friend how my SIL had got her son to sleep in his own room by crying it out. This was before I had my two! She tried it and failed miserably, and her... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9292/Why-is-it-that-the-best-parents-in-the-world-have-no-children-of-their-own-/#792082 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9292/Why-is-it-that-the-best-parents-in-the-world-have-no-children-of-their-own-/#792082 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:28:03 -0700 KathrynR1402 That's good, it would be a shame if they had gone back to Iceland already! You can just take a breather and get ready to enjoy them all again on Tuesday! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792068 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792068 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:40:58 -0700 KathrynR1402 What a wonderful meet - thanks for sharing it, as eloquently as always Marg! http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/789597/Magical-Meet/#792067 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/789597/Magical-Meet/#792067 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Emmie! She told me she had printed "with every leaf in the garden"! Fortunately it still looks fairly green out there LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/53907/A master piece by Emma /#792065 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/photos/53907/A master piece by Emma /#792065 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:31:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 Lovely pictures - looks like a great day out! Hope you are back to normal now? So annoying when you want to be enjoying yourself for the few precious days of their visit and you/Daniel get ill. Oh... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/791054/Family-Trip-to-Wembley-England-Match/#792064 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/791054/Family-Trip-to-Wembley-England-Match/#792064 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:29:38 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad it's dealt with! We get mice in every winter (just one or two) and I hate it. I cant put my feet on the floor if I spot one in case they run over me LOL! DH has to set the trap for a few nights... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/792046/OMG-theres-a-mouse/#792061 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/792046/OMG-theres-a-mouse/#792061 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:07:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 There was even a sign on the way into that deer's enclosure warning you that it liked to pinch paper and nibble shoe laces, but it didnt occur to me that it might pinch or even EAT a wet wipe - cant... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792057 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792057 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:54:54 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Lui! They enjoy themselves and I just try to join in. No point acting my age all the time LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792054 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792054 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:49:54 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Kath, yes they did have a great time. Im sure Emma will remember it for a long time, though Sophie is unlikely to. We had to hang onto her at the chalet park as she's into running off at the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792053 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792053 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:48:13 -0700 KathrynR1402 It was great to meet you too! I'm a bit out of date - have your visitors gone home yet? Children dont worry about the rain as much as we do, I think. Sophie kept running out in the rain to play with... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792051 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#792051 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:45:07 -0700 KathrynR1402 Brilliant pictures! I love the one of Thomas & Emily - he must be soooo calm! http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/791076/More-random-pics-from-family-visit/#791445 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/791076/More-random-pics-from-family-visit/#791445 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:37:26 -0700 KathrynR1402 Such a shame you still dont know what the results are for sure. My BIL is in the same boat - knows what it isnt, no idea what it is as the doctor has run out of things to test for, and still he's on... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/789741/Results-are-back/#791440 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/789741/Results-are-back/#791440 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:25:59 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hi! I just checked with the NHS Direct encylopaedia (worth bookmarking!) and wait until 3-4 days unless he gets dehydrated or has blood in it. If he is not acting ill, then let your mummy instincts... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790499/how-long-can-diarrhea-go-on/#790621 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790499/how-long-can-diarrhea-go-on/#790621 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:28:59 -0700 KathrynR1402 Maybe after I've polished it up as a Blog I will put on my thinking cap and turn it into Advice. I just splurged it off the top of my head and I always prefer to plan Advice a bit more (hence why I... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790608 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790608 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:58:51 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Kath! So, are you tempted to write up a piece on Child Sponsorship? How about sharing your story about meeting your sponsored child? So, are you tempted to write up a piece on Child Sponsorship? How about sharing your story about meeting your sponsored child?]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790606 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790606 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:57:08 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Izzy! It's a big world out there, and I think it's so important for her to realise there's more to life than Nike, MacDonalds and even her own little school. Wouldnt it be great if they... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790605 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790605 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:54:45 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Janice! I hope we will be able to make a difference to Elizabeth which will last her a lifetime. And who knows what the "snowball effect" will be? Extrapolating the quote from... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790604 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/789536/Sponsoring-a-Child/#790604 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:50:07 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them too! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#790600 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#790600 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:43:06 -0700 KathrynR1402 It was lovely to be with family, and we found plenty of nice things to do. Only the weather let us down, and it was live-with-able rather than (last year's) awful. Thought we were going to get blown... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#790599 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#790599 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:42:25 -0700 KathrynR1402 What a gorgeous group! Lucky Les! Well, it will be payback time in about 10 years LOL! They look oh so similar - I take it you dont give birth to the same baby every time, like one of my friends who... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#790594 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#790594 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:20:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 A nicely written Advice article Rose! I hope you dont mind but I've added a few Advice links, including one on dry pailing, which is a way to get your water consumption down further. I wet pailed... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9296/Go-Cloth-Nappies/#789836 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9296/Go-Cloth-Nappies/#789836 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:29:15 -0700 KathrynR1402 Sounds very interesting! I shall have to remember to come back and read more of the links when I have more time - I really MUST mow the grass before I lose the kids in it! http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/789529/#789554 http://www.minti.com/groups/51437/Home-Gardeners/blog/789529/#789554 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:44:11 -0700 KathrynR1402 Have a look at Minti's competition which is related to this. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9267/How-to-raise-children-for-a-richer-world/#789548 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9267/How-to-raise-children-for-a-richer-world/#789548 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:29:40 -0700 KathrynR1402 Have you seen Matthew's Blog about the Minti / World Vision competition? I probably shouldnt tell you as you'll beat me, but hey, the cause is worth it! http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/783264/Ideas-for-awareness/#789546 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/783264/Ideas-for-awareness/#789546 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26:57 -0700 KathrynR1402 Hi! Here's my first draft! Need DH to be home to plug in the scanner as Im a bit hopeless that way! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789537 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789537 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:17:43 -0700 KathrynR1402 I love the idea of purple for the bridesmaids - beautiful! In case you've got nowhere with the cake, this is what I did: I got my friend who's a good water-colour artist to do a painting of a... In case you've got nowhere with the cake, this is what I did: I got my friend who's a good water-colour artist to do a painting of a...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/765364/Wedding-Update/#789474 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/765364/Wedding-Update/#789474 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:10:47 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh Leith, Im so sorry to hear you've been feeling so depressed, especially after having a better weekend beforehand. You WILL get back there, dont doubt it. Is this the first bout of depression BF... Is this the first bout of depression BF...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#789464 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#789464 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:54:34 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Emmie! When kids are happy they're good at being cute, arent they? Sophie's beginning to develop an 'allergic reaction' to "no" now - screaming, sitting down protest, you know!... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789451 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789451 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:26:33 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked them! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789448 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789448 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:22:59 -0700 KathrynR1402 I remember going on one at a Steam museum when I was a kid - happy memories! Sophie has a very infectious laugh. She's cutting a tooth right now so I shall have to look at the photos to remind me... Sophie has a very infectious laugh. She's cutting a tooth right now so I shall have to look at the photos to remind me...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789444 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789444 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:20:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Izzy! We had some 'excited hands' off Emma before it even started, and that expression is pure excitement too. And Sophie was leaping about flapping her hands like she does when she's excited... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789442 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789442 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:16:42 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks! The beauty of digital cameras is you can take hundreds of shots until you catch that perfect smile. What ever did we do when we had film?! I remember taking a whole 24 film of my cute nephew... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789034 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789034 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:38:31 -0700 KathrynR1402 Thanks Helen! I just couldnt help smiling every time I looked at these pictures, so it seemed only fair to share the aching face LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789031 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789031 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:27:41 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you enjoyed the photos Pauline! ALan just looked over my shoulder and was surprised how alike they look in the two photos. What do you think? I reckon it's coz they both have their eyes nearly... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789030 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789030 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:26:30 -0700 KathrynR1402 Glad you liked the smiles - they're so infectious, but then I'm very biased! Yes, it was lovely, though we got rather sand-blasted at Bournemouth, and the chalets creaked a bit in the wind as there... Yes, it was lovely, though we got rather sand-blasted at Bournemouth, and the chalets creaked a bit in the wind as there...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789027 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789027 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:21:24 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh, they may regret that one day. My MIL informs me that Grandkids are much better than kids - you get to spoil them, you rarely have to change or discipline them, you get to sleep at night, you get... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789026 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789026 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:18:36 -0700 KathrynR1402 any better? http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789024 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789024 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:16:06 -0700 KathrynR1402 Poor Granny! You could tell who paid the most attention to Em when she was little by who she called by name first - Grandma, then Grandpa, then Grandad and way afterwards Granny (Grandpa is married... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789023 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789023 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:15:37 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh, sorry, I clicked private when I uploaded them. I'll change the setting for a bit, or I may forget to change it back! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789021 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788127/Grinning-from-ear-to-ear/#789021 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:10:35 -0700 KathrynR1402 Oh, you might want to get Goran to make up the bottles - I listened in on a conversation once about men making up bottles, which went something like "when women do it, it's rough 1...2...3...... http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/784831/I-hope-it-settles-soon-Im-going-crazy/#788139 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/784831/I-hope-it-settles-soon-Im-going-crazy/#788139 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:37:08 -0700 KathrynR1402 These strong willed kids can drive you crazy, cant they? My DD1 learned to use a fork about 4.5 years ago, and manages to use a knife as well for school dinners, but at home she uses her fingers FAR... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/787885/Where-did-I-go-wrong-/#788133 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/787885/Where-did-I-go-wrong-/#788133 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:27:53 -0700 KathrynR1402 It must be wonderful for them to see such a difference, and for you too! Glad you are having such a lovely time with all the talking and laughing. Who needs sunshine when you have such a sunny... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788096/Holiday-Over/#788125 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/788096/Holiday-Over/#788125 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:59:37 -0700 KathrynR1402 Welcome to Aralia Dawn - beautiful names! Glad that she came so smoothly after keeping you guessing for so long! One thing I have learned about midwives - dont let them stick needles in you - they... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/784612/Why-The-Movie-Rush-Hour-Will-Never-Be-The-Same-For-Me-AgainPossibly-Induced-Puggle/#788091 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/784612/Why-The-Movie-Rush-Hour-Will-Never-Be-The-Same-For-Me-AgainPossibly-Induced-Puggle/#788091 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:10:22 -0700 KathrynR1402 Good question Marg, and a toughie! I lost my good health at 19 so I guess from a health point of view 19 would be good - to not have to consider whether I could do something before doing it - that... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/786900/Question/#788077 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/786900/Question/#788077 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:49:40 -0700 KathrynR1402 I love that little detail of R being under the buggy! That house looks amazing - well done R (& clever/brave mummy)! I have a creative 5 year old photographer too!!! That house looks amazing - well done R (& clever/brave mummy)!
I have a creative 5 year old photographer too!!!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/786732/Lazy-Sunday/#788060 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/786732/Lazy-Sunday/#788060 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:34:52 -0700 KathrynR1402 Great ideas! I'll have to look into the books. We have a sponsored child in Tanzania who is the same age as Em, and plan to do the same when Sophie starts school. Emma wrote her a letter today - only... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/783264/Ideas-for-awareness/#788059 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/783264/Ideas-for-awareness/#788059 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:32:56 -0700 KathrynR1402 Tough one - some kids are braver than others! My only suggestion is - do you have Charlie & Lola where you are? Coz there's one episode where Lola learns to ride without stabilisers (baby wheels)... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/786029/riding-a-bike/#786402 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/786029/riding-a-bike/#786402 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:16:52 -0700