kirstie

I stayed up to watch it and my husband and i were in tears at parts and laughed at others. I am still very shocked by his sudden untimely death. the memorial was warm and funny and poignant. Little Bindi is certainly very mature for her age but i can't help but think there is a lot of pressure put on her shoulders for such a young girl. The Zoo is all she knows, being home schooled and filming docus i can't help but think she is missing out on just being a child and playing with her friends. I've only ever seen her interact with animals and adults. Nonetheless, a beautiful and clever little soul who will need her Mummy more than ever now.

Fantastic news!! well done to you Adams mum, and delivery team!! I wish my births were that quick! Big love and kisses to baby Max! Go and put your feet up missus you deserve it!

It's so scary isn't it?? (some funny stories too though! ) our pc is in the living room and the language used on the msn between my eldest son and his friends is bad enough but i haven't caught him looking at anything he shouldn't....yet! he did have a stash of a certain mens mag (not hardcore but girly pics in bikinis iykwim) under his pillow! He was very embarressed but i thought i'd make light of it and tell him to ensure they didn't get into his wee brothers hands (but to my dismay Lewis, if in a bad mood with his brother, will say to him "shut up you boob-magazine-reader!" which is excellent really considering he used to call him f****r!!!) I was brought up in a really prudish household and we always felt very shy about our bodies and talking about 'certain subjects' so i didn't want my boys to feel such things are taboo, that they can talk to me about these things as they discover them!! hardcore porn though....phew not looking forward to THAT particular discussion!!

Hmmm i'm beginning to feel hungry! I too buy the yummy ready made mash from posh shop and it's fab, but i do mash too. I find using slightly warm milk helps with the lumps (just keep it out the fridge or in a cup while the tatties are boiling!) Kathryn you clever girl, you're own pastry?? wow i'm impressed. If you feel lijke pm-ing me the recipe please do it would be very much a[ppreciated. I use puff mainly, it's gorgeous with a beef casserole and tattiesand peas!! I have to confess i have bought the no crusts bread but theres no fooling my young man who knows the little triangles i have to cut them into are slightly bigger, hmph can't win. But please, i will be seriously depressed if anyone says they make their own pasta from scratch....you guys don't .... do ya????

Minerva <'> <'> Life sucks at times. I know, we all do exactly how you're feeling. Everything hits the fan at once, But look at it this way it can only get better cos it sure as hell can't get any worse! as for that free weekend, go out yourself, who cares- go to the pub on your own or go walking or just lie in bed all weekend. But just take the time for yourself to relax. The car? get onto the insurance people and start harrassing them (what is it with insurance companies anyway... ) try and get something sorted with it. If the guy at the garage continues to have the hump, sod him and go elsewhere- huffy men just get on my goat so if he loses custom then tough t**s. Take the bull**** by the horns and give it a good kicking (hypothetically!) But do take that time to yourself honey, you need it. Oh, and by the way, i think you're very good at expressing your feelings in your posts. Take it easy, Kirstie.

I'm glad the walk (and tennis) have helped you feel a bit better. Yes, i feel like screaming too and yes my lot do think they're the centre of the universe so you just have to think sod it and do what YOU want for a bit. The house won't fall down while your gone and you are very deserving of the time on your own. We all need it from time to time. In fact we don't do it often enough! Take it easy. Kirstie.

I was going to say one of those fresh sprays, the one that eliminates odours but you have all got such better ideas. Ones i shall be keeping noted!

<'> Aw Thanks guys, You're such a lovely bunch But yep, i do think i am a bit mad too!!!

Yep, you heard right, i'm pregnant!!! Bit daunting as Aiden has only just turned one a week ago but we didn't want more big age gaps so i guess it's time to bring on the double buggies! It's very early days but i'm over the moon! Wish me luck

It is sad isn't it, his poor wife not finding out untill the rest of the world knew........ I'm still so upset by it. He was, to coin a phrase (of steve's) "A ripper!" I hear the Animal/discovery channel are going to do a back to back tribute all day thing for him sometime soon. They are also going to name a garden after him and set up a trust for his childrens education. The poor wee souls. Little Bindi was such a Daddies girl.

Paula you're a legend!! You always say what most of us are thinking!

Well done to Robert!!! I know that Lewis can withstand such noise for a while and then maybe the next day or so he will be in complete meltdown, or have an anxiety type migraine. I totally missed the fireworks, forgot they were even on!!!

<'> Dearest Bid , iam so sorry to hear of your loss. You haven't had it easy have you? <'> <'> My Grandma died when iwas 13, she was the sweetest lady you could ever hope to meet. She always had home made baking in the tins, tablet, cookies you name it. I was inconsolable when she died, i still dream about her from time to time and missed her dreadfully when i recently got married. What makes me smile is remembering her big HUGE hug when we would visit and the big "Oooooh HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO!" at the door. I hope you will eventually find some comfort in remembering the good times, and the odd stranger who pops up looking just like him will make you smile. <'> <'>

<'> Hev, have a hug on me... <'> <'> Unfortunatly i know only too well where you're coming from. I still refuse to take Lewis to town and supermarkets because i end up having to remove him bodily, as for his swimming lessons.....well he used to call his teacher f****r amongst other things. I would cringe with embarresment. I did have to take a stand in the end because his behaviours were so unacceptable. The simplest methods worked wonders for him, ie the time out chair. Not saying it happened overnight or was easy but we got there! I hope you're feeling a little better at the moment, have a large glass of wine, tomorrow is another day.... <'>

It is the most shocking news i've heard in along while. Everyone in my household loves Steve Irwin and his enthusiasm was just contagious. I have been in shock all day. In April my husband youngest son and i were lucky enough to visit Australia Zoo. I was so excited at the prospect we might see him there, everyone who had been before kept telling us, "You'll be disappointed, he's not always there, we've never seen him!" but it was close to Easter and little Bindi was rehearsing a show called "Bindi and the Croc Men" we sat and watched while she went through the routines and were lucky enough to see Terri and Steve. It made my day, my trip....... A truly sad day, and my thoughts are with his family i can't imagine how they must be feeling.

Hi Lindy-lou, Nice to see you to see you nice............ <'> yep, cheesy brucie line there but couldn't resist!!! I hope India has a great start to the new term, bless her. They look so small in their little uniforms on their first day! As for your bump, a boy?????? fab (i've got 3!) i can't wait to find out what you're calling him, i love Indias name. The pelvic pain is not funny and i know you must be feeling very uncomfortable. Take it easy....not long now! Take care, Kirstie.

brilliant! Pooping barbie dogs, gross, and you just know those annoying little poops are going to end up in the hoover. So glad i have 3 boys!!

Oh yes, 4 pregnancies in and i'm sporting some serious jelly bellies! But honestly, i call it contentment!

Glad you guys hada great time, funny that, i always seem to come back from hols with bagfuls of tat for Lew! Back to life,back to reality........i know a song about that too!

TN <'> <'> I'm so sorry things have taken this turn. I know you must be feeling terrible. It is possible you will feel worse before you feel better (sorry, don't mean to be doom and gloom but it's quite true) but you feeling better is a process that will take time but is only around the corner...trust me. Letting out your emotions by having a good cry (or bashing the pillow to a pulp!) is good too, bottleing things up is so not a good thing to do. I heard this saying once that i refer to now and then, "problems are like mushrooms, if you keep them in the dark they grow and fester!" so keep talking and let it out. I know for some thats easier said than done and i think you have done very well opening up to your workmates, new friendships could develop. As for the lack of sleep, it can be so draining as your mind is racing, try to have a warm bath before you go to bed and avoid coffee (and tea) also the runnin g will blow the cobwebs away and tire you out physically, again you are meeting new people through the running club, good for you hon! Maybe in time when work calms down a bit you could think of having that break away. Where have you always wanted to go?? even if it's in the UK make some plans and go for it. I found after my break up it was very liberating to take off and do things alone. I also didn't do the dishes if i didn't want to nor did i cook if i couldn't be bothered. I understand the day to day running of the household can be very theraputic for some, but for me because i was forced to live regimentally by an abusive git who would trash the home if housework wasn't done (so it was less mess to just do it!!) it was a great escape! I know everyone has said so, but we are all here and willing to talk and listen anytime you need us so please take us up on it. Tomorrow is another day and you are going to be just fine i promise. <'> <'>

<'> Hi Montee, good to have you around!

OOOh lovely, a few days peace and quiet! i agree stuff the housework and enjoy yourself.go clubbing till dawn!!!

scabies and threadworms..........sigh.. the joys of parenthood. think we've all been there sometime or other.I hope you're all ok with the TB, that sounds dreadful. I know when i was at school we got the BCG but apparently they are stopping it as TB is practically eradicated..... it would seem not! I hope you're all ok. I know about the coughing asthmatic thing too by the way, my eldest is terrible for coughting with his asthma! Take care, Kirstie.

<'> Hev, I'm so sorry. It's just cr*p that you are having to go through this. I am prone to thinking the same as someone else here when they said take him down and stay there till you get some sort of recognition in terms of needing support. He who has the biggest gob and all that.......... I really feel for you, i wish i could pop round and give you some time out. <'> <'>

<'> Bid, It feels quite sad actually. I hope you're ok. I'm glad you're sticking around.......and you made a fab mod by the way that moderators cap you donned when situations got a little tricky really suited you Take care, Kirstie.