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anon 
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:48pm |
I was thinking mums don't get a lot of appreciation for the work they do, so we could start a little pat on the back thing here!
Post 2 things you are proud of that you've done today (doesn't matter how small/trivial), and 1 thing you're not so proud of that you are going to put right, if you haven't already.
I'll go first:
1. I'm proud of myself for taking some time out and reading a magazine at Starbucks. Wasn't baby-free but was relaxing.
2. I'm pleased that I made the effort to make Nathan a wholesome lunch.
3. I'm NOT proud of having a go at DH... but I did apologize and told him I love him 
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.Mel
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:52pm |
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I hung the towels out.
I put dinner in the crockpot.
I actually don't think that there's anything that I've done today that I'm not proud of...
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Jelly
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:53pm |
I'm proud of myself for
1. expressing regularly,
2. cleaning under the oven,
and 3, I'm not proud of not brushing my hair today, but I am going to brush it now I've posted that in a public forum 
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luvmylittlies
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 4:59pm |
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Taking the dog for a long walk.
Surviving the screams of the 5 month vaccinations.
Calling my grandma to say hello (it's been WAY too long).
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minik8e
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:03pm |
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I'm proud of...
1. Trying the girls on more new food, which went down a treat.
2. Earning a decent paycheck this fortnight (I found out what I got paid today, so I class that as today) which will help with next month when I don't have a lot of hours to help pay the mortgage...
I'm not proud of...
3. Losing my rag slightly on an online forum.
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Bobbie
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:31pm |
1) Persevering at getting Morgan down to sleep. Took 25 minutes but we got there
2) Not eating all the chocolate in the house
3) Taking Morgan to bed with me for the midday nap. In my defence we're both still recovering from HF&M so I needed the nap and so did she.
And lots of  to my beautiful Rowan who slept in her own bed at midday (so I feel a bit like I left her out) and has been very well behaved during the 25 minutes I took settling Morgan.
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:40pm |
1/ No yelling in our house today 
2/ Got some washing hung on the line rather than lazily chucking in the drier haha
Today was a good day. Don't think theres anything today I'm not proud of - my excuse for not getting all the housework done is coz I'm sick 
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High9
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:14pm |
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Proud of -
1. doing the washing before 9
2. getting it in before 5
Not proud of -
1. getting tired at 3pm so having a nap with dd so didn't get dinner prepared!
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julz85
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:28pm |
1. teaching Amelia to clap hands
2. getting all the house work done by lunch time
3. forgetting to turn the tap off in the sink , ah well at least i dont have to mop the floors now .
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Nutella
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 6:57pm |
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Go amelia, how cute!
1. did the groceries
2. decided what we are having for tea for the next three days
3. Bought my DH a giant boxing gorilla to replace the one he gave away and then brings up in conversation like I *made* him do it...hahahaha. Can't WAIT to see his face when he sees it on the bed. tee hee hee
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anon
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:09pm |
 Lil_Nic9 wrote:
Proud of -
1. doing the washing before 9
2. getting it in before 5
Not proud of -
1. getting tired at 3pm so having a nap with dd so didn't get dinner prepared!
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Ahh nothing wrong with that!! 3pm I get tired soooo often. Sometimes you just need a nap. Good you're taking care of yourself 
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caliandjack
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:25pm |
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I'm proud that I managed to get a load of washing washed and dried.
The main thing I'm proud of is seeing my daughter
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:28pm |
1. I am proud of myself for realising the Accountants had made an error in our tax return and have saved us well over $10,000!
2. I am proud of myself for getting some housework done while have 2 kids under 3 here today and having dinner in the crockpot too.
3. So many things I am not proud of today, i cannot name just one 
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 7:52pm |
Wow caliandjack, a girl! Congratulations 
Proud of...
1. Getting a lot of work done from home (when I work from home it's usually not very productive) and taking time out for myself
2. Not so much today, but the reward was today: leaving Jack at DC and he didn't scream - this is after he realised the carer we had issues with has been moved out of the centre after we made an official complaint. He's so much happier and I feel proud that I stepped up as a mum
Not proud of...
1. Being angry or disappointed that DH is 'only' going away for 6 weeks - 4 months as a) he needs a deployment for sanity's sake, and b) we need the money to do up our house. How bad is that?
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:00pm |
1. Getting Andrew's glasses sorted
2. All the work I needed to done before I finished for 2 days for Josh's surgery.
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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anon
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:25pm |
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Exciting CJ about your little girl.
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MummyFreckle
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 8:57pm |
I am proud that I managed to keep my mouth shut for a change!
I am proud that I cooked a yummy yummy tea and that we managed to eat before 7.30 for a change!
I am proud that my wee boy did so well in his swimming lesson this morning and he "swam" underwater by himself!
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 9:08pm |
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I'm proud because i've made it nearly a whole day without crying! (lol, what a spaz I am)
I'm proud because I managed to get Lily to burp without too much hassle
I'm proud because I got BOTH children organised this morning while husband slept in and got Thomas off to kindy.
I'm proud because I have the most awesome mum who can get Lily to sleep when I cant!
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 9:09pm |
I am happy that I got all the washing done today, 3 loads, cleaned, dry, folded and put away.
I am happy I made dinner off the top of my head (ie no cookbook and minimal ingredients) and it wasn't a disaster.
I am not proud of my expressing efforts. My Dad is looking after DS while I get my hair done tomorrow and I've been putting off expressing all day, so just did it then and only got 70ml. Will try again in the morning though.
Heidismum - $10,000, that is amazing!!!!
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arohanui
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Posted: 22 June 2010 at 10:50pm |
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Great idea for a thread!
I'm proud that I managed the whole evening routine by myself while DH is away for work - including cooking dinner for our friends and dealing with the boys.
I'm proud that I persevered with getting my big boy to bed and wasn't too much of a soft touch.
I'm not proud that I ate too many toffee pops.
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