tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post4485851225566968578..comments2024-03-27T14:12:06.545+00:00Comments on The Brick Castle: A 6th Birthday with Boxtrolls and Dragons and BarfJenny at The Brick Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-60473798535121185372014-10-06T13:30:55.922+01:002014-10-06T13:30:55.922+01:00I betthey would. They've met a couple of times...I betthey would. They've met a couple of times now, but they wereboth too shy to really talk to each other. They're so close in age though! :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-9833995184003249412014-10-03T09:06:01.092+01:002014-10-03T09:06:01.092+01:00Bless him, other than the sickness it sounds like ...Bless him, other than the sickness it sounds like a great 6th birthday. I think lots of naughty treats are in order for the next few weeks, McDonalds, cakes, sweets - if you need anyone to come and take him out for treats just say the word and I'll be there :p We really should get our boys together, they sound like they would have loads in common!Mummy of Twohttp://www.mummyoftwo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-89707266231489364762014-10-01T16:21:20.615+01:002014-10-01T16:21:20.615+01:00He's loving his LEGO. I've never seen him ...He's loving his LEGO. I've never seen him 'play' so much, so it's kind of nice he had Monday and Tusday at home by himself and feeling much better xxJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-24455361070155262272014-10-01T16:19:17.203+01:002014-10-01T16:19:17.203+01:00I think he really enjoyed himself Monday and Tuesd...I think he really enjoyed himself Monday and Tuesday, so it definitely took the edge off! Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-11282670830754888702014-10-01T16:17:18.480+01:002014-10-01T16:17:18.480+01:00Thanks Sara. It looks like we can get Paediasure j...Thanks Sara. It looks like we can get Paediasure just to boost him up until he's eating whole meals again - much better suited than Complan or other adult versions xJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-34921586994023581992014-10-01T16:16:19.669+01:002014-10-01T16:16:19.669+01:00I can get him to drink milk, so that's an aven...I can get him to drink milk, so that's an avenue we're exploring more with milkshakesand smoothies. Thanks Angela xJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-3654491590647786672014-10-01T16:15:35.991+01:002014-10-01T16:15:35.991+01:00He's good with tomato sauces, but he's rea...He's good with tomato sauces, but he's really picky about creamy sauces - he only ate a tiny bit of Spaghetti Carbonara last night, but it was worth a shot, and everyoneelse liked it! Cheers Donna xxJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-38178999389757853732014-10-01T12:41:13.568+01:002014-10-01T12:41:13.568+01:00It's always a shame feeling a bit poorly on yo...It's always a shame feeling a bit poorly on your birthday but looks like he had lots of fun with those Lego sets. Mmmm Nutella toast sounds good!Fiona Martinhttp://mummyslittlestars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-60827765568280954712014-09-30T21:43:54.564+01:002014-09-30T21:43:54.564+01:00Hope he is feeling better soon! No fun being unwel...Hope he is feeling better soon! No fun being unwell on your birthday although getting to stay at home and build Lego probably takes the edge off it?! Leadership Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969626763450950102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-77677099837912190942014-09-29T21:24:36.030+01:002014-09-29T21:24:36.030+01:00Can't edit, but googled and it looks like you ...Can't edit, but googled and it looks like you do, and the children's version too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484303915676735381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-83602210329870932152014-09-29T21:23:45.598+01:002014-09-29T21:23:45.598+01:00Is it a problem getting him to eat at all, or is h...Is it a problem getting him to eat at all, or is he just pecking? Do you have ensure or the equivalent over there? Those are high calorie and high protein, vitamin, all the essentials things. I know a few people with kids that don't eat much and they have to get them those.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484303915676735381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-19857015744186836492014-09-29T21:08:29.636+01:002014-09-29T21:08:29.636+01:00I'm glad he's feeling a bit better today. ...I'm glad he's feeling a bit better today. No better suggestions for food other than lots of full fat milk and carbs xAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098079620375413684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-60740016982466765622014-09-29T17:16:55.643+01:002014-09-29T17:16:55.643+01:00Happy Birthday - so sorry he was poorly for it. Pa...Happy Birthday - so sorry he was poorly for it. Pasta is our never fail food here - with thick cheesy sauces! xDonnahttp://redheadbabyled.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-34989725756221151682014-09-29T15:55:06.436+01:002014-09-29T15:55:06.436+01:00He's only pecked at food today, but after the ...He's only pecked at food today, but after the Nutella toast we did move on to jam toast! He's had 2 cups of milk and 2 Oreo's though, so I'm fairly happy :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-77553152890965690142014-09-29T15:01:20.071+01:002014-09-29T15:01:20.071+01:00Oh bless him, can't believe he is 6! Marmite ...Oh bless him, can't believe he is 6! Marmite on Toast is our cure all ills in this house xMary @over40andamumtoonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781361285071744721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-87975698886522622912014-09-29T14:42:02.677+01:002014-09-29T14:42:02.677+01:00That sounds excellent. He adores fruit, and milksh...That sounds excellent. He adores fruit, and milkshake, so mily smoothies sound a great idea! Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-62405027170059759532014-09-29T14:41:06.962+01:002014-09-29T14:41:06.962+01:00He won't eat soup, but he will eat pasta in sa...He won't eat soup, but he will eat pasta in sauce and I add beans to that. I think if I puree them he'll eat a bit more substance. <br />We had to find the set, he was really specific that was what he wanted and it was so worth it to see his face :) xxJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-80104912635654359022014-09-29T14:32:48.216+01:002014-09-29T14:32:48.216+01:00Such a shame he was poorly, but sounds like he (an...Such a shame he was poorly, but sounds like he (and you!) enjoyed the movie! I love that you managed to seek out a discontinued set to make his day! <br /><br />Maybe add beans and pulses to soups (if he'll eat them) to increase the calories?My Mummy's Pennieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-7384894199927439612014-09-29T12:51:14.504+01:002014-09-29T12:51:14.504+01:00Oh, what a shame he was poorly but, still, his gif...Oh, what a shame he was poorly but, still, his gifts look great. Hopefully the bug will be gone soon. No real suggestions for weight gain but what about smoothies made with full fat milk and lots of fruit?Pippa Ainsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620920274144404684noreply@blogger.com