Dampers vs Aldi on a Sunny Day

Happy Thursday and it has been a lot happier today. The toddler has stopped creating and yelling and I think this is probably because her new tooth has finally come right through. She is much happier anyway, whatever the reason. It was a lovely day today and the sun was shining here. We sat out in the garden for part of the day and put the sand pit out for the toddler.

 Toddler's Turtle Sandpit

Funny how teething affects some kids much more than others - none of my 3 kids were bothered and the first I knew about teething was when I saw the teeth right through in their mouths! Not very observant really lol. Toddler slept until 11am today, probably catching up on lost sleep. Daughter changed her in the middle of the night as the nappies keep leaking. 'Dampers' I call them. It didn't help as she was still wet through by morning.

Open House Here!

My sister Mel decided to visit today. She turned up around 12.30 and stayed til gone 3 pm. Nobody ever rings here they just turn up, which is how I like it. We don't have an appointments system lol. I was brought up with my dad and grandmother and we were never allowed to answer the door in case it was someone father owed money, so having an open door invitation to family and friends is great and the way I like it. My sisters are all the same too and family / friends just arrive. We don't do appointments and as we all live locally its not too far to go if they are out when you get there. When Mel left I popped to Aldi to try their award winning nappies (this was an advert they have out atm saying Mother and Baby Magazine found their nappies the best and they beat Dampers) Bought 2 packets as I wasn't sure of the size and daughter is trying them for the nighttime nappy. At just over £3 for 40 nappies it wasn't too expensive if they are no better.  Now I don't usually shop in Aldi but as I needed a lot of fruit and veg I thought I would try it as it seemed quite cheap. Much cheaper than Tesco definitely.

When I got home from shopping daughter and toddler were off to the local Children's Centre as she is donating a big bag of baby clothes that the toddler has outgrown. They are in vgc and the Children's Centre told her that a lady has just had a baby girl and has nothing for her so they will go to help someone in real need. Now we are not a wealthy family by any means, but I could not imagine having any of my children and having nothing for them. We started preparing when I was pregnant and everyone bought lots of things for the baby so we had so much. The same when daughter had the toddler - everyone helped her as family and friends do. Some people must have no caring relatives or friends to help them which seems very sad to me.

I was intending to cook a roast tonight but OH went to the pub on the way home from work and Mel stayed late so didn't have time. I did buy some steak but OH decided on a takeaway curry so we all had that instead. Daughter's friend, Sarah, called in to go through the dissertation with her - they went through uni together and have always supported each other which is nice. She has some great friends.

Hoping for more sunshine tomorrow. Bye for now All the best x