tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post8323289119124762029..comments2023-12-30T15:23:47.095+00:00Comments on Is there a Plan B?: The sort of thing a proper SAHM does with her children.Harriethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975259590293860488noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-49048706944027930942010-05-25T19:13:22.254+01:002010-05-25T19:13:22.254+01:00Iota - Actually we were fine in the end. Am runnin...Iota - Actually we were fine in the end. Am running an informal sweepstake on when the other two come out with it, so will let you know if you win!<br /><br />Mummmmmmeeeeeeeeeee - thank you. We're actually totally over it now, so I think we were really lucky and I suspect that running around naked in the sunshine all day on Saturday helped too... but the tips will come in useful in due course I am sure!<br /><br />MD - thank you! Not too many utterly rubbish days recently, but perhaps the fact that I am sitting here blogging while the toys remain untidied and the washing up remains grubby tells its own story...! But you are very right and I will have to keep reminding myself that no-one is the perfect vision I have in my head... it's the same one in which I wear a lot of white linen...xHarriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975259590293860488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-5474048426726822312010-05-23T22:53:14.725+01:002010-05-23T22:53:14.725+01:00You can tell by my comments I'm moving backwar...You can tell by my comments I'm moving backwards through my Google Reader tonight to catch up, so "Hello" again!<br /><br />Ah, the elusive Vision of a SAHM us working ma's carry in our heads. Apparently this Vision is somewhat different to reality and please, from one working mumma turned SAHM to another, don't beat yourself up too much. The days are long, the pay is shite and the feedback is non-existent. You will shout, you will scream and you will hate yourself a little bit for not being the Vision you imagined. And slowly, slowly you will find the SAHM reality that works for you and suddenly you will have stopped wanted to leg it from the house everyday as 5pm arrives. <br /><br />I promise.<br /><br />MD xxMrsVikkitoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907024797797093935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-77125895351017267672010-05-23T08:45:31.721+01:002010-05-23T08:45:31.721+01:00Oh boy do we all have days like that! Bathing in p...Oh boy do we all have days like that! Bathing in porridge oats is the best, best thing for chicken pox - just stick a handful in some muslin or a sock and squeeze the milky stuff into the bath water - it was the only thing that relieved my two when they had it earlier this year xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-23466249816767474102010-05-23T05:12:40.880+01:002010-05-23T05:12:40.880+01:00My two older children had the pox, when we were in...My two older children had the pox, when we were in Scotland. It really wasn't too bad. Look out for the next one starting exactly 2 weeks after the first one did. <br /><br />And then, yes, youngest got the jab. It was either that, or find a doctor who would say she couldn't be jabbed for medical reasons, or a religious leader who would say that we adhereed to a faith that meant she couldn't be jabbed. Both of those seemed insuperable obstacles, so we just had her jabbed. And there's the side benefit that she now won't get chicken pox, so that's quite nice.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-79622896356883927682010-05-22T23:07:59.852+01:002010-05-22T23:07:59.852+01:00Crossing fingers I think it's going. They jab ...Crossing fingers I think it's going. They jab them in the States don't they? It's definitely got it's attractions as an idea!Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975259590293860488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-18908621668096703662010-05-22T22:28:21.151+01:002010-05-22T22:28:21.151+01:00The highs... the lows...
Hope the pox doesn't...The highs... the lows...<br /><br />Hope the pox doesn't last too long.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-18139666381043861242010-05-22T21:03:34.434+01:002010-05-22T21:03:34.434+01:00Muddling along and Reba Mc - isn't it GREAT! ...Muddling along and Reba Mc - isn't it GREAT! and what I love is that L loves it too! Can't not smile with a bit of Bagpuss!<br /><br />Diney - I imagine that what nigella does to the butter is illegal in many countries.... <br /><br />Pants with names - if I thought it was just me, there's no way I'd own up! But both the day, and the remembering and posting about it were a real tonic. <br /><br />Motherhood and Anarchy - Been, read and commented! Thank you for the link! And not brave, just honest...(see above!)<br /><br />Mad House - did precisely that today (although without the oats!). I think we're mostly over it though now cross fingers...<br /><br />Chic Mama - I think I've misled you. The scones pre-dated the fury! If I'd tried baking (rather than blogging) in the mood I was in I'd have ended up sticking my head in the oven rather than the scones (which would have been futile as it's electric)<br /><br />Heidi - They tasted better! They really were fantastic. Definitely a recipe to try. Thanks for the pox tips too, as I say, I think we're mostly out of the woods now though - until the other two get it of course!)<br /><br />Calif Lorna - thank you! The funny thing is it really worked. I was in such a filthy mood when I started writing it, but remembering, and looking at the pictures, really cheered me up. And boosted my ego!Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975259590293860488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-40140929631470703632010-05-22T16:37:49.813+01:002010-05-22T16:37:49.813+01:00What a fantastic post. I love that instead of lin...What a fantastic post. I love that instead of lingering on your bad day you've looked back at something wonderful instead. What a great idea. Next time my throat is sore from screaming (yes, I do it too) I'm going to try and be a bit more positive and not just think I'm a rubbish mum.<br /><br />I love the photo of your daughter looking at them cooking - such anticipation!Calif Lornahttp://califlorna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-32902688122403510022010-05-22T09:36:09.849+01:002010-05-22T09:36:09.849+01:00Now those scones look great! Num num. My mum's...Now those scones look great! Num num. My mum's pox regime was bicarb baths, camomile lotion and antihistamines.Heidi Adnumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455874714761610739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-51745396235616193612010-05-22T00:03:39.592+01:002010-05-22T00:03:39.592+01:00Oh I'm sorry you had a bad day. I hope things ...Oh I'm sorry you had a bad day. I hope things were easier today....you're much better than me though...i'm not sure I could have made the scones feeling like that. And they look lovely. I'm tempted to make some now.Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803588856685163353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-44308633346952099392010-05-21T22:25:55.384+01:002010-05-21T22:25:55.384+01:00I have days like that too, oh and the pox is a cha...I have days like that too, oh and the pox is a challenge, as the weather is good, fill the paddling pool with bicarb and water and a little oats and let them dip in and outJen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-10093157254812873352010-05-21T20:13:21.513+01:002010-05-21T20:13:21.513+01:00You are very brave to admit to the shouting moment...You are very brave to admit to the shouting moments, but I think we all have them. But don't the "virtuous mummy" moments make you feel wonderful. The scones look fantastic!<br /><br />If you are interested, I have just posted rather a lot of thoughts on The Twilight Saga...You get a mention/link and I would love to hear what you think...<br /><br />http://www.saffiafarr.com/?p=481Motherhood and Anarchyhttp://www.saffiafarr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-57510934220445499152010-05-21T18:16:12.317+01:002010-05-21T18:16:12.317+01:00You've had one of those days too? Glad it isn&...You've had one of those days too? Glad it isn't just me. <br /><br />Those scones look amazing. I haven't had one of those days recently. Must try to do so soon. xDorset Dispatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457466586411004146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-4330667696990193082010-05-21T12:48:03.754+01:002010-05-21T12:48:03.754+01:00Nigella probably did stroke the butter!! Scones lo...Nigella probably did stroke the butter!! Scones look yummy - I love a cup of tea and a scone anytime, and could write a book of the best ones in the Northern area by now!dineyhttp://oldermumsarefun.blogppot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-2966117553586907052010-05-20T22:26:52.032+01:002010-05-20T22:26:52.032+01:00Oh my goodness - that brings back memories
heave ...Oh my goodness - that brings back memories<br /><br />heave ... heave ... heave !Muddling Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702217530704657676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432382804917497650.post-7145527517896754962010-05-20T21:06:41.480+01:002010-05-20T21:06:41.480+01:00"you can't make biscuits out of butterbea..."you can't make biscuits out of butterbeans"!!!... my favourite episode :)<br /><br />The scones look yummy btw, and get well soon wishes to you guys... hope it doesn't get too bad :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265171131121413470noreply@blogger.com