Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
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Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
I'm not sure if my little ones can sense what's going on. My oldest (almost 4) knows what's happening but can't really understand the full implications. The youngest (2) doesn't really know.
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by The Crow
I'm not sure if my little ones can sense what's going on. My oldest (almost 4) knows what's happening but can't really understand the full implications. The youngest (2) doesn't really know.
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by The Crow
I'm not sure if my little ones can sense what's going on. My oldest (almost 4) knows what's happening but can't really understand the full implications. The youngest (2) doesn't really know.
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
Good luck withit all there were times with our move that I doubted that we would make it here with all 4 kids still in one piece .
Nicky
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
kids no way much more than we ever give them credit for.....
it may be worth trying a couple of things..
sitting both kids down and explaining to them everything thats going on.
it also might be worthing taking so time out and doing something that you would normally do as as family - just having a day out, going to local park etc etc. an activity that is familiar to them can often ease their tension!
it may be worth trying a couple of things..
sitting both kids down and explaining to them everything thats going on.
it also might be worthing taking so time out and doing something that you would normally do as as family - just having a day out, going to local park etc etc. an activity that is familiar to them can often ease their tension!
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Originally Posted by The Crow
I'm not sure if my little ones can sense what's going on. My oldest (almost 4) knows what's happening but can't really understand the full implications. The youngest (2) doesn't really know.
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
You sure they haven't been sneaking on Ex Pats & chatting to Frasers kids???
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by The Crow
I'm not sure if my little ones can sense what's going on. My oldest (almost 4) knows what's happening but can't really understand the full implications. The youngest (2) doesn't really know.
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
They are 'generally' fairly well behaved at home anyway! But this morning whilst I was upstairs getting ready and checking mail, the following happened:
They put a whole unravelled toilet roll into the loo and blocked it!
Amelia decided to clean India's legs with a toothbrush and paste (we're talking nearly half a tube of red paste!!). She said they were dirty....
They decided to squash satsuma segments with a ride on car - cause they taste better (note - they didn't eat them afterwards).
Then Amelia (whilst hiding from me!) tipped over our 7ft Yukka plant..
One by one, fairly amusing - four in a row - not quite so!!
Anyone elses' kids go mad????
Rachel
Wait until they get on the plane
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by fraser
What this behaviour isn't normal
Wait until they get on the plane
Wait until they get on the plane
I have legal sedative for the flight - and if doesn't work for them, I'm taking it
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by The Crow
Ha, ha - my friends with boys say exactly the same
I have legal sedative for the flight - and if doesn't work for them, I'm taking it
I have legal sedative for the flight - and if doesn't work for them, I'm taking it
My lot are always fine on the plane. Good luck.
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by Bordy
You sure they haven't been sneaking on Ex Pats & chatting to Frasers kids???
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by NickyP
If you are using Phenergen (don't have a clue about spelling) then try it before hand as it can have the opposit effect :scared: .
My lot are always fine on the plane. Good luck.
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My lot are always fine on the plane. Good luck.
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by The Crow
Oh no!! I am - but that is interesting as Calpol always made my youngest (the one who needs sedating!) hyper
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by NickyP
It works Ok for 3 of mine but my 7 year old gets hyper so I would suggest that you try it some time before you go and at a time when you are feeling able to cope with a reverse reaction :scared: .
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Got 3 kids, 2 girls under 10 and my son 14.No problems with girls,very philosophical but my son thinks we are ruining his life! beat that...i think it will worsen when we get there too,.
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by lynnbrooks
Got 3 kids, 2 girls under 10 and my son 14.No problems with girls,very philosophical but my son thinks we are ruining his life! beat that...i think it will worsen when we get there too,.
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
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Re: Did Anyone Else's Kids Go Psycho Pending Departure!
Originally Posted by lynnbrooks
Got 3 kids, 2 girls under 10 and my son 14.No problems with girls,very philosophical but my son thinks we are ruining his life! beat that...i think it will worsen when we get there too,.
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
I'm expecting him to 'hate' everything even if he quietly likes something.
I'm dreading this aspect of the move more than anything else,it could even put me off doing it because what's the point of moving to a 'better way of life' if that life creates a battlezone i didn't have so much in the uk.
We will move,cost too much not to,but i'm really worried about my 14yr old and our life with him in oz,
Lynn
Good luck.
Nicky