tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post4696051889318255293..comments2023-03-11T08:30:56.304+00:00Comments on RedMummy Rambles On: BOUNCING TOWARDS BIRTHDAYSKaren Redmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368078023802765569noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-70092934186228335772009-05-13T15:22:00.000+01:002009-05-13T15:22:00.000+01:00Ooh, I want one too. And given the chance, so woul...Ooh, I want one too. And given the chance, so would my 12-year-old.<br />He is currently in the throes of putting together another "I want" list, depsite the fact that his birthday was in February. Here in Greece Name Days have equal or greater status to birthdays. I still insist on celebrating birthdays, being a True Brit.<br /><br />Result? He gets Birthday, Name Day & Christmas pressies, lucky little sod. <br /><br />I, on the other hand, get nothing as my birthday is within days of the Other Half's Name Day and there is no St. Mandi in the Greek calendar.<br /><br />A little bounce now and then might be some compensation....She Means Well...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11606884423689767178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-70701392225702306692009-05-09T12:03:00.000+01:002009-05-09T12:03:00.000+01:00Thanks for the comments! Am very glad I don't have...Thanks for the comments! Am very glad I don't have to think about lists for more than one child - especially with one having a birthday so near to Christmas ... that must make life really difficult!<br />As much as I would love a silent drumkit, I don't think our finances will stretch to me having a list of my own! Unless, of course, I write a brief tract for people to purchase on the "How to spend money on your children using the gentle art of negotiation". I wonder if it would sell?<br />And am most concerned about Stevyn's medical condition! There's a niche in the market surely for non-irritating sports shirts?Karen Redmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368078023802765569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-82884304518489733102009-05-09T00:49:00.000+01:002009-05-09T00:49:00.000+01:00Brilliant fun. I like a good bounce, me. Sadly my ...Brilliant fun. I like a good bounce, me. Sadly my man boobs - my moobs - don't like it though and I get trampolinists nipple.<br /><br />Great stuff as ever! xStevyn Colganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152745065245344159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-7984753176913997712009-05-08T15:09:00.000+01:002009-05-08T15:09:00.000+01:00Hm... that's... a really smart way of handling pre...Hm... that's... a really smart way of handling presents and such. Unless something is occuring without my knowledge, it may be a while before Girl One and I have to worry about such things, but I think your process of lists and negotiations will stick in my head till such a time as it's necessary.<br /><br />Girl One and I, of course, get EVERYTHING that we want, so negotiations aren't needed!<br /><br />Drums? Really? I have to admit that since being treated to Guitar Hero, I have found a previously hidden preoccupation with dramatic axe-grinding and power ballads!Nick!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06279478050935456442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-6838450925908549552009-05-08T13:45:00.000+01:002009-05-08T13:45:00.000+01:00As usual, Karen, you made The Skipper and me laugh...As usual, Karen, you made The Skipper and me laugh out loud with this one, especially over your hankering for drums - maybe you should start a list of your own! <br /><br />Thanks so much for the great cheer you bring into our lives with every post :-)Linnet 'innit?'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11605648176698463826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-68088864243038925672009-05-08T13:44:00.000+01:002009-05-08T13:44:00.000+01:00Try having said exorbitant lists multiplied by two...Try having said exorbitant lists multiplied by two and you will have some sympathy for the hobbit parents. Added complication of one birthday occurring only two weeks before christmas. I think you can imagine how long that list is having had 12 months to think about the additionsThe Real Domestic Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211463302853677159noreply@blogger.com