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MSE Parents Club Part 8

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  • elle_gee
    elle_gee Posts: 8,584 Forumite
    edited 29 November 2009 at 5:22PM
    Hurrah, Mum's going to have Rhys for the day on Tuesday (or possibly Thursday). Should be able to get a few bit sorted then and make room for the Christmas tree. Am perhaps comtemplating getting a smaller tree for the next few years (ours is a wide 6ft one).. might have a look if there are any offers around.. :cool:

    ETA: Gosh, when did Christmas trees get so expensive?! Maybe not then.. I don't remember how much I paid for ours three years ago but it didn't seem loads - obviously in my pre-MSE days! :oSimilar one now from Argos (can't remember if ours is Argos or Tesco - tree is from one, decorations pack was from the other) is £20 on offer!

    Need the space saving option - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2698087/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGifts%7C14417351/c_2/3%7C15701225%7CChristmas+trees+and+decorations%7C14417485/c_3/4%7Ccat_14417485%7CChristmas+trees%7C14417490.htm ;)

    ETA2: Ahh.. OH has just pointed out I've just spent £20 on a stocking and present sack for Rhys using the justification "But it's only like 50p per item per year..." :whistle: Hmm.. suppose that kinda works for trees too!
  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    tiamai_d wrote: »
    I got one of tjose for DS2 but as he wasn't walking or sitting he never used it. It is under the bed for Amber though ;)

    Speaking of the princess, her face is all sparkly because my bronzer has rubbed on to her. Pretty!!!
    See Ryry thinks he's about 1 year old he pulls himself up to stand now and sits on his own so I reckon he'll love it!
    LOL I got Rry the first one off ebay for £2.36! bargain, but ex gave it to him one day when I was out :rolleyes:
    And Mum got him the 2nd one which was what i was going to get him but told her tog et it instead cos she's so indisisive, i thought i;d make her mind up for her!
    x
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
  • searching_me
    searching_me Posts: 18,414 Forumite
    am .. that was nice of ex OH :rolleyes: .. i got zoe one very much like it but it just had a face on it instead of the giraffe head she loved it for years so hoping hes the same x
    :)Still searching .....:)
  • tiamai_d
    tiamai_d Posts: 11,987 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sorry AM, I meant he didn't use because he couldn't sit or walk at a year old due to the CP, and by the time he could, he was too old for it. Amber will use it and love it though, knew I kept it for a reason :D

    Actually.. looking at pics he is sitting when wearing his helmet, but couldn't sit at his birthday party... when did he sit??

    I'm fed up of tidying now :( Boys are having a ball in town though, and it wasn't *insert z list celeb* who turned the lights on, it was Uncle Andrew :D (Z list celeb presses fake button, Uncle Andrew actually flips the manky switch).
  • emlou2009
    emlou2009 Posts: 4,016 Forumite
    seth is standing by the sofa, holding onto it, looking rather pleased :eek: :eek:
    Mummy to
    DS (born March 2009)

    DD (born January 2012)
  • emlou2009
    emlou2009 Posts: 4,016 Forumite
    oh and :wave: carla!
    Mummy to
    DS (born March 2009)

    DD (born January 2012)
  • tiamai_d
    tiamai_d Posts: 11,987 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Clever boy Seth!

    Someone give me a kick to get back to work.
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I am now in my third pair of trousers of the day ..... thanks Andrew .....
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • SugarSpun
    SugarSpun Posts: 8,559 Forumite
    Hurrah for Seth!

    *kick* for Tia!

    Tigs I'm covered in residue of baby sick and have given up changing my shirt.
    Organised Birthdays and Christmas: Spend So Far: £193.75; Saved from RRP £963.76
    Three gifts left to buy
  • tiamai_d
    tiamai_d Posts: 11,987 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    SS your a harsh mistress you.....
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