(I started this last night but didn't manage to post it!)
many thanks ladies for the kind words!
I took him to nursery today and he was absolutely fine, played well, ate lots and went to sleep fine even with his little cast - I'm so proud of him!
I, on the other hand, am still recovering from the stress!
Haven't read much but there were a few things I wanted to mention
storm - I know this is old, but still: as I didn't know your DH's name, when you said L called him Paul I thought he was upset because it wasn't
his name
re. STTN, could you cope with that schedule every day?
clio - re. the mango incident and your mum's comment, all I can say is:
as angel said, even though I think children do pick up on our moods, I don't think J's behaviour was a reaction to anything, he's just being his cheeky self! but also, even if it was a reaction, in which way does you mum think that her comment will help you and J? It's like my mother when she says that G is a bit difficult because I was stressed during pregnancy....how is that supposed to help now?
on a lighter note,
re. the treasure hunt counting colours book - G loves it now! it's so interesting to see how he can now process the images and look for things and 'count' them but before it was all too much for him. I love to witness how their little brains develop!
indigo - loved the blackbird story!
angel - I've started a long-ish reply to something you said a while ago about the boys, but haven't finished it yet. will do it tonight
to all