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Friday 11 January 2013

Friday Quick Takes

1. Christmas dinner is barely over before Cormac and Rory, both of whom have January birthdays, begin enthusiastically brainstorming ideas for their parties and possible presents. My role at this point, is to temper those ideas a little bit, reel them in gently, suggest more realistic options.....Yep,  basically I'm Queen Buzzkill. This year we've finally decided on a retro party at home for Rory, and a swimming pool and diner trip for Cormac. (And in case you're wondering- 'retro' simply means that we'll play Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs, and chow down on Onion Rings and Top Hats).
 Rory had initially requested a visit to the local fun farm, having recently seen photos of himself there as a toddler. These were taken however on a beautiful June day, not a cold rainy January one, but when I tried to explain this to him, he replied 'But Mummy, every special day is always sunny! Like.... like.... Jude's Confirmation Day!' Bless him, because in actual fact, it rained that day as well, but you really gotta love the wonderfully selective, rose tinted memory of a six year old. So we reached a compromise- the party at home now and a trip to the farm in the Spring..



2. Meanwhile, the potty training saga continues. As I write this, I'm sitting alongside my potty buddy, watching Cbeebies, while making encouraging noises and promises of  treats for deposits made. He, on the other hand, clearly NEEDS to go, but is doing his absolute best to hold it in, which is frustrating both of us because we're heading out soon, and that means he gets a 'pull-up' on. The problem is, that he's got the whole scenario about face, illustrating impressive bowel and bladder control at potty time, but as soon as a pull up goes on, it's bombs away.

3. Which means, my friends, that its time to raise the game... remove the safety net.. bring out the big guns. To quote Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile, (I read it to the boys this week), 'I have secret plans and clever tricks.'
Yes indeed, (except for bedtime obviously, I'm not a masochist), we're going cold turkey  and that means no more pullups...nada, zip, zilch. The issue arises when we leave the house-that's when the pullups go on and the dirty deed is done.
Therefore....I give you ...(drumroll please) the Potette Plus 2 in 1- a nifty portable potty/toilet seat delivered today, bang on time, by Handsome Delivery Man. So people, as of right now,  we are good to go, and if  you spot me out and about, it will be with my ubiquitous trusty bag containing the potette, bags,  wipes, a full change of clothes and multiple pairs of pants. My days of travelling light may be over but I am ALL over the potty situation like a rash. Wish me luck peeps....there may be trouble ahead...(I feel a song coming on.)

4. I went back to Zumba last night. Like many others I'd fallen by the wayside during the Autumn, but spurred on by our enhanced Christmas love handles, most of us have found our way back. Now I'll not lie, it was tough going, and by the time Gangnam Style came on, I was so puffed out  from leaping about, there was very nearly weeping and gnashing of teeth, but instead I kept 'er lit and thanked God for Tenalady.

5. Finally, I've rediscovered Ebay, this time in my new role as seller.To be honest, it was always such a pain to upload the pictures and check the computer for updates, but now with the new Ebay app, all that's wee buns....AND the perfect way to offset any January sales splurge. (Who me?) Thus far, I've sold two dresses and a keyring, and am currently flogging a phone cover, a top, a cardigan, a dress and a pair of shoes.  All NWOT, and would you believe, I've discovered that I have quite a talent when it comes to writing the descriptions as well! 'Classy, elegant, yet so sexy too! Go on treat yourself and bag a bargain!' So good in fact, that I've almost bid on them by mistake myself!

6. Finally finally, give yourself a pat on the back, because that's the first week of bleak old January over and EVERYONE knows the first week's the absolute worst so I dont know about you, but in my book that calls for a celebratory glass or three!
Happy Weekend,  my loveliesxxxx


8 comments:

  1. Zumba? Oh god, the very thought makes me weak. Well done you!
    Girl2 refused to use the potty. Point blank. No I'm not doing it. Then when she was 3 1/2 and I thought she'd not be able to start nursery, she just decided it was time to go to the toilet. Just like that. Never an accident. She held on to that nappy out of sheer stubborn-ness, and then stopped.

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    1. That's amazing! (I knew I should have left him till he was 3!)

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  2. Oh so funny Emma….I'm with you in a few of these. We have a March birthday boy already planning his party and I'm doing great business on eBay too. Come bid on my stuff instead :)
    Hope the potty training finally clicks with the wee man. We had that porta potty too and it is great. Martin Lewis-style tip….the bags you buy for it are mad expensive so we used to use nappy sacks and cut up nappies inside to soak up the wee. We are stingy like that but it was a great way to use up nappies and sacks after we went cold turkey. I should send that tip into Womans Way or something :)
    Looking forward to meeting on Thursday, have a great weekend! Avril x

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    1. Haha- that's a great idea Avril...I'll certainly be using it too. You could make £50 in one of those mags for that top tip...maybe I'll steal the idea and buy more shoes!

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  3. Why not try a reward system Emma? My wee bro Bobby didn't like leaving nappies (child number 6 in our house) so out came the reward chart. Set targets like every time he gets 10 stars he gets a trip to the park or something like that. You can set it up whatever way suits you. Just an idea :)

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    1. It's a great idea and yes, we're trying that too. I don't actually have a chart but he gets stickers and a sweet if he comes up with the goods!

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  4. i havent even navigated our last toilet training challenge *shudder* can't bear the though of it yet!!

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    1. You'll probably be one of the lucky ones and it'll happen in a day- grrrrrrr!

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