http://justnicky.com “I’m never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don’t do any thing. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don’t even do that any more.” ~ Dorothy Parker Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:53:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Found via Girl Detective: This excellent blog entry details a parent's battles with his recalcitrant three year old and how the war was won. He links to this article in Slate which is also excellent. I now have a bit to think about when it comes to discipline. http://justnicky.com/2008/07/04/time-outs/ Socks for Finn and his dad by Nicky P I've done some sock knitting for the first time in ages. 2 balls of Moda Vera Socks yarn from Spotlight yielded a pair for Mark, a pair for Finn and almost a pair for Leila. I'm tempted to get some ... http://justnicky.com/2008/07/01/socks-for-finn-and-his-dad/ Finn and I took Leila to the doctor this morning. I thought I was being a little paranoid because I was concerned about her throat from all the coughing she's been doing. Seems I wasn't paranoid, just a little misguided (not the first time ). Our Princess ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/25/snotville/ From the twinkle: 1) What were you doing 10 years ago: working in my first software testing job at Telstra, living in Northcote with Mark, going to lots of Deborah Conway gigs. 2)What are the five things at the top of your “to do” list: a) give the kids their breakfast b) get ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/25/copycat/ What do the goldfishes dream ? by mrtambourine The 'tank of death' has two new occupants. I've named them Cling and Clang. They are little Fantail goldfish. One is mostly orange with black spots and white/clear fins, the other is mostly white with a couple of orange patches ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/23/cling-and-clang/ Dyson_DC14_Full_Kit_Upright_Vacuum871Detail by techville a new vacuum cleaner. Sleep deprivation notwithstanding, I went and bought a vac on sale at Hardly Normal this morning. I probably shouldn't have, but I did. Its the same model as the one in the picture, but ours is grey with a little yellow on it, ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/17/d-is-for/ I am tired. Leila has woken at 3am for 4 or 5 nights in a row (I can't remember) and it's starting to wear. A couple of times her nappy had overflowed and she needed new pjs, sleeping bag and sheet. Last night I think she was having trouble ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/16/tired/ The family that plays together by Nicky P No, Leila's controller is not plugged in. She just thinks it is. http://justnicky.com/2008/06/13/the-family-that-plays-together/ They'll be putting up a sign at our local Aquarium shop soon with my picture on it saying "Do not sell this woman a Siamese Fighting Fish". Andrew died last night. I am at a complete fucking loss for what went wrong this time. I think I'll stick to goldfish. http://justnicky.com/2008/06/11/do-not-sell-this-woman-a-siamese-fighting-fish/ Andrew by Nicky P This is Andrew, my new Betta. The name tag on his little jar at the shop said 'Andrew Gaze'. I didn't like the name, but it's stuck in my head now and I can't think of anything else so Andrew he is. I'm following some advice ... http://justnicky.com/2008/06/10/third-time-lucky/