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I hope your 16 year old gets well soon. If he is not ill often he must be feeling really poorly. Have you wrapped him up before heading to work?
Hi sparklinlime we had veggie sausages and a bag of cabbage & leeks (just been saying on another thread, now my daughter is older and we are both out and about a lot more, I have taken to buying bags of veg, its cheaper as there is less waste and definitely less hassle!!)
The sun is shining here, I hope that you feel inspired to continue with the sorting 
Sixteen year old is a lot better thank you.
He was still asleep when I left for work, and as he has blankets around his bed I left him in peace and the older two sent texts to let me know he was ok. Working for friends though means I can pick up keys and leave at any time which is so handy.
Daughter's laptop on the blink again, so had to waste petrol going to pc world. I've got it insured. I'm glad I was at work when I had the text to say it conked out! I bet she had the screaming abdabs.
Youngest has been out all day with a friend. I'm ready for bed. Designing a new website for a new part of work - sweeping! Ended up working a lot later than planned, which means I only need to do three hours tomorrow or there's no point me having bank holidays as days off! We did have a laugh doing it though.
Hello one and all
Just catching up wtih everything from over the last couple of days, you have all been very busy. Whatever happened to lying on the settee watching Dreamworks films? Oh yes, that was me 
Seriously, I had a couple of trips out, and got the last touches for the bedroom. Also slept in! totally unheard of for me. Anyone who would like to see the reuslts of my hard work, click here and see the two patches entitled New Bedoom 1 and new Bedroom 2
Are you back at work now sparkling? What did you do about the cabinet, Hazeleyes? LRH how are you feeling? Has you daughter settled back in, Hopeful? Carolyn, let us know how you are?
Hope everyone will have a decent day. I have a meeting with my counselling supervisor this afternoon
Good afternoon all. Louise, I love the colour of the walls and the quilt cover. Well done you, you've done a good job. Had to laugh at the fan by your bed. Hot flushes spring to mind 
Glad you had good couple of days off. Not surprised you had some lie-ins either, you work hard all of the time, so you deserve it.
Cabinet is still in wall cupboard! Haven't sorted my room out yet. Full of ideas me 
Yesterday, C and I visited TA's house, and C and her son got on really well. Was going for about two hours only, but ended up staying for four and half! Home about 7.30, stuck pizza in oven, and just had that with tomatoes and cucumber. Today we are off to cinema, just the two of us. Another TA rang earlier, woke me at 9!! She might be coming round later (lives 2 mins away on the corner) for a catch-up, so that'll be nice. Neighbours birthday today, think he's 87/88. Bought him box of liquorice allsorts as they're his favs. If I have time, will pop over there later.
Hope everyone has a good day.
very posh, Louise! :-)
Daugher just gone to get us chips for lunch - her idea! No3 son in shed with mates. No2 son on computer. Me procrastinating....
Have fun everyone!
Hi all!
We're back! Went to a family members house Friday till Monday. It wass brill, so very relaxing. The phone went nuts on Friday night when his nibs heard we'd gone. 8 calls in 3 minutes unanswered of course. Then the phones were switched off and only answered once a moring an evening for the rest of the weekend. Apparently my name is now Sad pathetic woman according to him. He's hacked off because he was out of control of the situation.
Saw my solicitor yesterday and she said there was nothing I could do and he is entitled to access as in accordance with the details on the Decree Nici. If we fight against access then there is a real chance that I could end up having to give him more access. Apparently the Magistraites are quite hot on Fathers access in our area. So as I cannot stop it I have taken control of it. I've shut down against access on week nights as it disturbs the kids too much. Instead I have told him through the solicitors that he can have alternate weekends Fri 6pm to Sunday 6pm. I have refused to be flexible now as he abuses my good nature. This way our weekends together are not broken up and disturbed with him flexing his 'rights to access' in our direction. Closing him down was the only action left to me.
Saturday was particularly harrowing for my Dad as he came around to our house to explain to his nibs the reasons behind our actions. This resulted in my Dad being terrorised by him, threatened by him and ended up calling 999 to sort out the situation. The police were brill with my parents took a statement and logged it with the previous actions we've had to deal with. I'm so very glad we weren't here to witness it all but I feel badly for my poor parents who have done nothing to deserve such appauling behaviour.
Anyway, rant over, that was the weekend that was! Today I have cleared out any other scraps of his property that were left in our home and dumped them round with his parents. If he wants anything else he can whistle for it. I'm determined to move our lives on. Had lots of lovely Vodka last night with a very lovely friend who gave me great comfort, support and strength to do what was to be done. Its good to see that the rest of you have had decent Easters anyway. Chocolate rules!!!!
Hi Carolyn, it is horrible when our parents have to face these horrible situations, but also great that they have each other and also that they wrote statements.
Glad that you have had a super easter weekend, jsut what you needed, you sound refreshed!
Hopeful, did you find something to do? I hope the chips were good? Reading your post made my mouth water! Mmmm salt and vinegar mmmmm!
Hi hazeleyes, did the TA come over? If not I am hoping that you are deep in your rooms sorting stuff out!
Hi sparklinglime, glad your son is feeling better, was it a 24 hour bug...or a hangover?! Designing websites eh? Sounds interesting!
My daughter has been filming today, eek very exciting, for a CBBC programme! When I get home I will hear all about it and let you all know when it is on!!
Happy Wednesday one and all --ooh, its Wednesday, does that mean its The apprentice tonight? (Ah, I reminded myself! I was hoping you would remind me Louise!)
That sounds lovely, Hazeleyes, that you had that playdate yesterday. You are quite right about the fan and the hot flushes. Next to my sofa I have a giant fan, in the manner of the Fame dance studio! Hope you have had a good time at the cinema
Sparkling how is your son? did you get much work done?
Hopeful did you enjoy your chips? I felt very jealous of you!
Carolyn, the statement that your parents gave will all be grist to the mill if you have to take action in the the future. Seizing control sounds the sensible thing to do. Glad you had a good Easter.
Oh Anna I had not realised it is Wednesday myself because I had that extra day off. So you have a TV star in the family now? that's fab.
I have eldest coming tomorrow!
Good morning all. Carolyn, glad you had a good weekend with parents, even though it was spoilt by his nibs.
Anna, yes let us know about the programme. Can't wait to see what your daughter has done Congratulations to her on her directing role.
Louise, have a wonderful day with your son. I know you really look forward to seeing him
Sparkling, how's the website going? You're so clever
Chips for lunch Hopeful, tut! Hope you smothered em with ketchup
Cinema wasn't that great to be honest. Neither C nor I, or come to that, the audience, found it funny. There were a few little titters, but not anything like when we saw Mr Poppers Penquins. Still, it was an afternoon out I guess. Came back and TA popped in for an hour, for a catch up. By the time she left, did a microwave dinner, rang a sister and friend, then I was in bed by 9 watching TV Anna, no sorting has been done since the kitchen, and even that no longer looks like it's been done!! 
It was brilliant sunshine earlier, but now looks like rain (like yesterday). Got bedding in machine, and I'm not sure what's on the agenda today. Sorting my bedroom (maybe, hehe)
Hope you all have a great day.
I am amazed what feelings the mention of chips have brought up here! No vinegar nor ketchup for me though. :-P
Anna, finding something to do is never the problem for me. It's getting over what I call my 'inner pig dog' (German term for the inside goblin that stops you from getting on with things) and doing what I am actually supposed to be doing. I am the queen of procrastination! Still haven't done all I'm supposed to do. Big sigh. Maybe today, hey? Although, seeing that I am here instead of in the kitchen for example proves the royal point.
Carolyn, good for you to set down proper rules. I did that once (first husband) and he went along with it for a little while and then stopped coming altogether. Nice for me, not so nice for my little people. Can't win this one.
Hazeleyes, sounds like you had some really good times!
Louise, - I am ducking as I am writing this - I totally don't believe in hot flushes! Ha!
Sparkling - what did I miss about a website? Do catch me up!
Wishing everyone a great day!
Am throwing a pillow at Hopeful, for myself and Louise hehe
Just had a call from my friend in Ireland. Her Dad died in February, her Mum has had several strokes in the last few years, and has been in a care home ever since, as she needs constant care. Her husband was diagnosed with a non-malignant brain tumour last year. Anyhow, she's just told me her Mum has had another stroke, since the death of her husband, she doesn't think her Mum will live this year out. Her husband had his three monthly check, and has been told it will turn malignant at some point, and could have a few years to live. They are coming to London this weekend to see a specialist, talk about a possible operation, but of course there are risks. Such a lovely lovely lady, going through all of this, and I believe a very strong person. They haven't told their three children, twins 21 and 15 year old, as her and her husband want to try and live each day as normally as possible. I have known this family for years, used to be the twin's childminder from age 1, and even though I've been through deaths of my Mum and Dad, and other members of family, the illnesses weren't all in such a short space of time. She did say that once she knew her Dad was dying, she insisted he was brought home (he had been living with her, since her Mum had the strokes). She was told he had a few weeks, but sadly he died after two days. Her sisters and Mum were there, so I'm so pleased that she wasn't on her own. Feeling very sad after hearing all of this, and wishing we lived closer, so I could be of some support. She knows I'm always here for her though, which is the main thing of course.
Hi hazeleyes, yes I know how good your friendship has been through the years, I am sure she is so glad to have you to talk to. Sending positive thoughts to you.
Hopeful, no comment....... How's the pigdog? I love that word!
How is everyone else this evening? I am just starting on tea for eldest
What are you cooking for eldest Louise?
Sadly, the pigdog has triumphed today. :-( So I feel fed up with myself. Never mind... there's always tomorrow! :-P
Good morning everybody
Today I definitely have to kick my own pigdog into touch and Do Out The Airing Cupboard. I have a half-full charity bag so it might as well be full.
Enjoyed my time with eldest last night. Cooked chicken chassuer, which sounds grander than it is. As some of you know, I buy a joblot of chicken thighs every 4-6 weeks(whenever on offer), cook them all and freeze them in individual portions. So all I had to do was defrost three portions and heat them up in a jar of chasseur sauce (also on offer at £1) Simples!
I often meet up with eldest on my own but of course this time both boys were together and I had forgotten the amount of NOISE they make and also the significant percentage of time they spend talking about things to do with....willies (sorry) whether it is jokes or actual discussions.
So...changing the subject, what is everyone up to today?
Good morning. Definitely will defeat inner pigdog today!
When daughter got home on Monday she found the radiator in the dining room (you know, the one that was 'fixed' had been leaking tons all week! AAAAHHHH!!!!! Guy who did it is in hospital. Big sigh.
Then I'd have a question: my bathroom is very small and everyone likes really hot showers/baths. The result is that everything is getting really mouldy (the tub and tiles not so much, that's easy to keep a hold on, but the ceiling and the walls up high look really terrible). About half a year ago No3 son had a go at it with mould killer and did a really good job, but it's all come back with a vengeance. What can I do???? We always have the window open in there, too. :-(
So, people, wish me luck with my battle!
Everyone have a great day!
I'm glad you had a lovely time with your eldest home Louise.
Good luck Hopeful. I'm trying paint with mould killer in this time as our bathroom gets terribly mouldy.
I always say I don't mind Friday 13th, but not the best of days here! :-)
Hi all. Not much doing here, now decided life is toooo short to be bogged down with cleaning! C has had his hair trimmed, done the shopping, bit of washing, and that's my lot for today (I think)
Glad the visit went well Louise. Dinner sounds lovely, and conversation hehe.
Happy de-moulding to those doing it.
Took neighbour to Asda.
Going to the in-laws for tea today.
The Git is visiting w/c 23 April and wants to see the children on 25th after school. Children all excited, disappointment and tears of not birthday card or call forgotten.
I'm sure they are so excited Sparkling, but they probably haven't forgotten about non cards etc, excitement has just pushed that to the background for now. Is eldest meeting him too? How are you feeling? Hope you had good time at in laws.
Hello everybody
How are you all?
Hopeful, mouldy ceilings, the only real "solution" is to install some sort of extractor fan but then again that will cost money. You already keep the window open. One thing I did (because I am such a dragon) is to tell the boys they could have showers for three minutes but no longer. I sold this to them with the "green ticket" as they may have an interest in saving the planet whereas they had no interest in the mouldy ceiling or my gas bill. They did not stick to this of course but maybe they showered for five rather than ten minutes 
You could also have a very regular go with mould killer, say every couple of months before it gets any hold,and use the paint that sparkling mentions.
Sparkling isn't it just so 
when the other parent seems to get away with things. I really feel for you. But I guess once again you will stand back and watch it play itself out. Will J go?
Hazeleyes what are you up to? Carolyn how are you? Looby, hello (waves)
Well I did out the airing cupboard. Had three bobbly sheets to get rid of, cut the corners off, made some nicks in them and RIPPED them up into cloths for the car. It was wonderfully therapeutic and would work really well for anger mangement, although of course only if we rip things we are throwing away, nothing else Have a friend coming over later today, that is after I have taken son to work, he is on 1-5 today.
Yes, I do feel but I'll survive - with a few rants.
At the moment though, I'm not convinced - and neither is MiL that FiL will live much longer. He is incredibly frail, and it is only right that The Git makes some effort to visit. He's not been since October or November? (I'd have to find my last rant!). They'll be taking her daughter back to the local Uni after Easter.
Going yesterday for tea was a bit of a reality thing for my lot.
Well done on sorting the airing cupboard Louise
Life is too short for being bogged down by cleaning hazeleyes - and ironing too!!
I am going into work this morning to sort the year end. Just having some breakfast.
I do hope everyone has a good weekend.
Mould clearing is not this weekend, but soon. Will try the paint tip. The battle about short showers would be with No3 son and I can't possibly add another one to all the ongoing ones (I could sneakily try to turn off the hot water after a while though).
Pigdog half won yesterday - did a bit of my essay (why do I always do this? It's due on Wednesday and I've been procrastinating like no tomorrow! It seems I just can't concentrate without due pressure. So I'll end up till early ours on Tuesday no doubt. Grrr at myself.) and then went shopping with my daughter which was bad for my bank account, but good for mood and excellent for mother/daughter time.
Sparkling, feel free to rant away! And I really agree with Hazeleyes: they've not forgotten about no birthday cards and being ignored for ages.
Louise, well done for being tidy and organised. Can I have a slice of that here, please???
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
Oh no I have no excuse the weather here is shocking and today looks like it could be "wardrobe day" I bought a new wardrobe from a popular online store, and it arrived with no instructions (phew I thought at the time) however I am all out of excuses and have 18 pages of instructions to battle against. NNNNOOOOOOOOO it estimates 2 people 2.5 hours... so I will probably be free in 2 days. If I can stop been lazy and actually get going.
Hopeful Sorry about Pigdog, hopefully today will be a good one, I am attempting to steer clear of all things Crisp like today.
Hope everyone has a good day and if your having a flutter on the Grand National good Luck XX
Couldn't finish the year end as the inland revenue system decided that there was an error - not posted two P45s when I know darn well I have... (I have copies, and I'm perfect ) Resubmitted them and still showed as an error. At least it saves stuff. I'll phone the helpline on Monday.
I figure I can have Wednesday off as I worked six hours today... Wonder if my friend will agree!!
Looks like it might rain here.
Holding back on texting a friend, who should have been here, but didn't turn up, ggrrrrr. Empty promises and all that.
Waiting on a wash to finish, then it's bed for me I think. C went out to a farm today, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Hope all well with everyone. x
Glad C enjoyed the farm visit, Hazeleyes. Were there any goats? they must be the greediest animals ever and all the times I have been on farms the goats always tried to steal any food the boys had to give to the animals (that is if you were allowed to feed them) Did your friend not turn up at all? I hate it when that happens.
How frustrating about the year-end stuff, sparkling. You SHOULD be able to take some time off in lieu, you know
How did you get on with the dreaded wardrobe, Murray72?
Hopeful how is the essay?
I am trying to train my boy to use the washing machine, he did really well last night and put his own stuff on! He is still not doing very well with the cooking, mainly because whenever we plan for him to cook he mysteriously "disappears" Still not sure what will happen with eldest. He works part time now while at Uni, He seems to think the job can become fulltime in October so between June and then he needs to get a second job or to come and live here again and persuade the shop manager to consolidate his hours so he only has to go there three times a week (it's in the next town and therefore involves travel costs)...so everything is very fluid.
What is everyone up to today? Are all the children back to school and college tomorrow? My boy is on a trip tomorrow to a museum about the Holocaust. I don't know if I have mentioned this before, but in the letter about bringing a packed lunch etc, it said "Bring some money for the Holocaust shop" I think that is truly dreadful!!!
The schools have always been direct about spending money for the shops with trips. When eldest has been with college they have too.
Eldest has his interview with Uni on Friday. I've booked the Travelodge (the Uni's in South Wales). Just need to find money for the fuel! He reckons he can put receipts in after to get the money back, which, looking at my bank balance, isn't particularly helpful. Having to pay the budget loan back in full really did put a strain on things here.
We have a company coming to do an induction course tomorrow morning as we're going to be doing work for them (a national company that I started filling in applications for back in May 2010!). New girl's been doing loads with them too. I hoovered all the dead flies of windowsills yesterday (we're in an industrial unit now) so it looks a bit better. Not that anyone will notice, I'm sure. I'd better get some biscuits today too (we have a petty cash tin).
Eldest has brought the hoover up for me before he's gone to work. I'm going to hoover my bedroom.
Watching Escape to the Country. They're looking at houses at up to £1.1million... **sigh**
Hi all. Hope your son enjoys his trip tomorrow Louise. He's doing well with the washing, now for the cooking!!!
Sparkling, have you hoovered yet
I've done everything in here, just waiting on dinner. Am all organised now for school (hopefully). Couldn't resist last night, so rang friend. I've been expecting her all week, so yes, I was cross, especially about last night. She didn't pick up, so left message asking if she was coming, as she had promised!! A while later, received a text saying that things had cropped up all week. Fair enough, but would it have hurt to have texted? We're definately drifting apart, and yet I thought a while back, we were getting back on track. Oh well. C isn't really looking forward to going back to school, keep thinking there's a problem, but after a chat, he said everything is fine, just doesn't want to get up early, walk to school in the cold hehe.
Hope everyone is okay today. Roll on the next holidays eh!!!!!!!!
I have hoovered AND my brother phoned!! **faint**
I don't blame C!
These two weeks have flown by. Hard work coming for my lot too...
Essay not done, starting again, now! Wish me luck everyone!
Good luck, Hopeful, you can do it!
Hazeleyes yes no-one wants to go back to school after the hols, at least it is not as chilly in the mornings and the birds are nice and cheery
Sparkling: hoovering AND brother, great stuff. Just think, if you lived in one of those £1 million Houses In The Country, how long it would take to hoover (ok ok, if we were that right we would have a cleaner!)
Hope everyone is having a decent evening. I am off tomorrow, Anna will be here, so I will chat to you on Tuesday
Yes, I'd have a cleaner...!
Have a good day off.
Enjoy your day Louise.
Wishing you luck Hopeful.
Sparkling, well done you on the hoovering, next question, did you have a nap this afternoon
A very relaxing afternoon here. Playing a game on the WII with C. Both trying not to think about tomorrow. Once routine begins, then it'll be okay again. Am working all day, so to begin the week off, we're having a micro dinner tomorrow. Need to ease into things hehe.
Hello everyone!
I've finally got my baby back! (Laptop that is!). Have been able to read posts on the phone but replying is a nightmare.
Things been up and down here. J's head has healed very well and he will only have the tiniest little scar. FIL seems to be on the mend, well he's not had any more trouble in the past week so fingers crossed. We are having a bit of trouble with ex's new girlfriend. Well not trouble as such, just she is now there everytime J goes to stay and he isn't liking it. She was there last weekend and they went out to a local farm park for the day. Bear in mind it was raining all day, she called J stupid for jumping in puddles and splashing her! He's 4, its what he does! J was upset that daddy wouldn't come home and fetch his waterproofs and wellies before going. We like puddle jumping, me and J are often out in the rain. I even have my own wellies and waterproofs! Ex did tell me what had happened before J did, as he knew J would tell me. I was very proud of myself and kept my cool, but how dare she call my son stupid? It is not a word that we use, I really don't like it. He also said that he had had words with her, but then she apparently went into a sulk for the rest of the day and wouldn't join in. Well if you will date children........ Ex is spending some time alone with J, but then girlfriend is joining them and J is not getting his one on one time. He's said to me a few times that he likes S (girlfriend), but he likes it better when it's just him and daddy, like it is always just me and him. Any ideas how to bring this up with ex? If I say anything to him at the minute I will be accused of being jealous and trying to stop him having a life. I will probably overreact and say that as he only has the responsibility of being a parent one day a week, surely he can put his son first and spend some quality time with him. I have actually played it all out in my head which is why I have chosen to say nothing yet!
Me and J went to the theatre this afternoon. The local theatre had a a group on acting out some of Julia Donaldson books. J was gutted they didn't do the Gruffalo. It was just three of them on stage with various props and puppets. There was singing and dancing and they told three of her stories. It was only on for an hour, but J sat transfixed the whole time and didn't move. You should have heard him chuckle when the giants trousers fell down and we saw his spotty red pants! He absolutely loved it. Ok, so did I. We are huge fans of Julia Donaldson books.
Other good news this week, we got our first choice of school. Yay!!!! I put it down on the off chance as its a church school and you are supposed to have support documentation from the local vicar etc etc. Its is the best one in the area and has an outstanding Oftsed report. I put on the application that I was a single parent and the distance from home and start times made it ideal to fit into my working pattern. I was so surprised when I got the email on Friday morning. I never really thought we'd get it. Still can't believe my baby starts school on 4th September. Its a proper uniform as well with shirts and tie etc. Can't wait to see him in it!
I've seen my 'friend' who I had a date with a few times now, but he is pushing to be introduced to J and seems to want more than I am able to give at the minute. I've told him that he doesn't need to meet J yet, explained that J has just gone through meeting daddys new 'friend' and I don't want to add more confusion to him. He's also struggling with the fact that I am really only free on a Saturday night if he wants to go out and that ex is still very much a part of our lives. I have told him that ex is a part of my life because of J and the fact that he is only 4, he can't really deal with him on his own. But apparently we are too friendly and he thinks there are still feelings between us. I know the norm is that separated couples don't get on, but is it really so strange when a couple do? We do still care for each other, we have admitted that. He is J's dad at the end of the day and I don't want anything bad to happen to him. I know he feels the same way. He ended a phone conversation the other day with 'love you'. Bit strange, but I know what he meant! Oh well, friend was nice while he lasted.He's easy to talk to and we have spent loads of time talking and texting, but at the end of the day, I am a parent first. And to be honest, I've got enough going on in my life without having a sulking man around. The last one hung around for 16 years lol.
I'm at the hospital tomorrow for a Colposcopy as my smear test showed abnormal cells and then again when repeated. I'm very, very nervous. Hospital sent me brochures of what they may do and what everything means. I wish I'd not read it. Was tempted to look on the internet, but I'll just find the horror stories and keep myself awake all night. Have been told I'm not supposed to be on my own tomorrow night if they carry out treatment. Anyone had one before, am I going to be that bad? Ex is picking J up from nursery and staying to put him to bed. I'm sure I'll be alright after that but will just take it as it comes. Its one thing after another at the minute!
Sorry this has turned out so long, had a lot to catch up on. x
Hi Looby, glad you are back online :)
I have had Colposcopy, it was fine, a simple procedure, glad your ex is coming to help out with J, then you can just concentrate on looking after yourself :)
It sounds as though you and your 'friend' are coming out the other side. I am glad that you are seeing things clearly. You have enjoyed the 'friendship', but know that there are other more important things going on in your life and to start a full blown relationship, just maybe too much.
Hope everyone's children had a good first day back. The summer term is always the best!
sparklinglime I hope you are enjoying your hoovered floors, shame it only lasts a day or two of looking beautiful!
hazeleyes, enjoy your dinner tonight, taking things easy is the best way forward. I think sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves. Hope work was good. Will you leave things with your friend for now? Or would you try one last attempt to clear the air?
Hopeful, did you get your essay finished? I really hope so, I am feeling it for you!
Murray72, it is now 2 days later, have you got your wardrobe up?
Sun is shining here, I hope everyone is having a good day :)
Essay not finished, but have made some progress. It's due on Wednesday, so I have all of tomorrow (she says and laughs hysterically because otherwise she'd just cry). Seriously, it's going to be fine.
First day back at uni today. Was nice to see everybody.
Hope everyone else is ok. x
Ha ha ha! I know that hysterical laughing feeling! I have been there many a time! Set yourself a bit of a timetable tomorrow if possible.
It is good to see people again after a break isn't it, reminds you that you are human!
Hi all. Well, first day and it's been a good one. Am tired though C had great day too. Anna, I saw the friend when she was picking her son up, we walked part of the way, and neither of us mentioned the holidays. Then kids being kids, C asked if they could come this week. I could have kicked him up the backside I still didn't say a word, as she said 'yes on Saturday'. When we arrived home, I spoke to C and just said that I didn't want him asking her anymore whether or not they could come round, as when she says they will, and they don't, it's me that gets a headache from his moaning etc about it. I told him not to bank on it, if they turn up, great, if not, then we won't let ourselves be disappointed. I shall speak to her when we're on our own, and ask her to text me in future.
Hopeful, am thinking of you and the essay. Good luck, I'm sure you'll get it done, no probs
Looby, the very best of luck for tomorrow. They advise someone being there with you if you're having a GA, just in case of complications.
Anna, hope you've had a good day, you too Louise
How's things your end Sparkling?
A very long day here, but we had a laugh.
Still can't get the year end done though. I've spent hours on it now, and new girl and 'boss' friend were killing themselves laughing as I got so wound up. Phoned the helpline, went through three hundred and eleven options just to be told they were busy "goodbye" and cut the call!
I want a visit to the office to get stuff straight. It's something I used to do when I worked with the old DHSS dealing with national insurance.
Bet they won't.
I'm so glad your day and C's went ok hazeleyes. I was thinking of you this morning.
Hopeful, I'm on the last tutor marked essay. I did get a good mark with the other though, so not quite so disheartened! And beyond caring really... Examiner marked stuff after that then.
Looby, hope all goes well tomorrow.
As for sunshine Anna, it was a lovely morning, but all cloudy now. We're meant to have gales and pouring rain overnight. I don't mind overnight!
Good morning all
Well first of all GOOD LUCK to Looby today, as Anna says it is quite straightforward, I guess they have the option to treat it straightaway if they can see anything, and they can do that with a local anaesthetic in many cases. I did have to have mine treated, I had a "wide loop excision" and the worst bit was having to have bleeding like a period afterwards but I was quite well, so don't worry and you will be in all of our thoughts
Sparkling, year end, I guess the Helpline was so busy with so many other people feeling the same as you! I have to do my account and tax return but am not rushing as there are some bits of paper I need first. Were all of yours back at school and college yesterday?
LRH sending some positive vibes your way...
Hopeful, c'mon, you KNOW you can do it......just think of how fab you will feel when it is DONE!
Hazeleyes glad the return to work went well. Yes, disappointing for C if friend does not keep her word so that sounded like a good way to tackle it.
Well it is pouring down here, and I guess a lot of us will have the same this morning. I had a mixed day off...posh coffee (YEY!) and different errands and the joiner came round later to fix a lock onto my new posh bedroom door. I trust my sons but when I go away later in the year, although my son will be fine on his own and he has a better set of friends these days, I still dont quite trust the friends not to go and roll on my bed or something! Got four counselling clients later so plenty to do today
Thanks Louise - good luck Looby - hello to all my friends
Will try and post on my thread later
All of a sudden that thought makes me want to have a lock fitted to my bedroom door!!!
Glad you had a posh coffee Louise. Your day sounds busy...
It's sunny here as we had the very heavy rain late evening and overnight. Just how I like it!
Youngest is wheezing for Wales again so is home. He's told me he didn't do PE yesterday, which always makes his coughing worse - but I spotted the PE socks so know he did! He loves it. He's had a lecture of course.
I'll be in work on Friday evening sorting out the website with a chap who helps us. I'll phone the helpline then.
Hope youngest has felt better as the day has gone on, sparkling.
Hazeleyes how has your day gone?
Thinking of Looby 
LRH good to see you and I have posted on your thread,
How's the essay Hopeful?
Phew I have got back from counselling, it really is tiring work though I love it. Time to put my feet up and have a cuppa I think
Hello everyone. Looby, hope all went okay today, and you're resting up. Lrh, have read your thread, you're doing great. Louise, the lock on the door is a good idea. Next door neighbour does the same. Could be following the same path in a few years time. Sparkling, hope J is okay with the wheezing. He really should have hidden those socks Hopeful, hope you've managed the essay in time.
Good morning at school. My brain just wasn't in gear though, and after one hic-cup, I sat with two children, explained how to multiply, even told them the answer, and I was writing it down for them. One girl continued to stare up at me, 'what's the matter?' said I, 'You said 5 x 5 is 25 miss', 'correct, it is'. 'Why then have you written down 22?' Well I could hardly tell them, my brain was in a muddle, so I quickly said, 'well done, I was seeing if you two were watching closely'. My word!!! Let's hope tomorrow goes better, hehe. C has had a great day too. We're all settled now for the night, had dinner, baths, so time to relax. Weather has been wierd all day, one minute raining, then brilliant sunshine, then very dark! I did say to C this morning that I thought God was inconsiderate as he could send the rain in the night, C told me I was being rude about God, and then he went all scientific on me saying it had nothing to do with God, but it was the clouds etc etc. Thanks for the lesson son, but not at 7.50 in the morning!!!!
We had rain during the night...
You must be shattered Louise.
I reckon youngest is ok to go tomorrow. Wheezing, but no worse...
22.... Goodness me 
Such a good idea doing deliberate mistakes.
Well it's quite nice to be tired at the end of a long day as the feet-up is more enjoyable, and then a nice sleeeeeeeep.
How is everyone today? Hazeleyes your brain was not really muddled at all, that was very quick thinking on your part We were watching the news last night and it was talking about the "drought" in some areas and my son said why can't the scientists just make it rain more, then? (similar to C's theory) When I said they couldn't, he said well, a helicopter could take a load of water from our resevoir to theirs
Looby, hope you got on Ok yesterday. Sparkling, how is your little J?
What is everyone up to today? I think Hopeful might be giving her essay in. I have a friend coming round quite early this morning, am also at a meeting this evening at the counselling place.
Youngest is back to school today as he slept last ngiht. I've been awake since about 3.30am! Can't really moan as I have been sleeping quite well.
Daughter claims I have her letters for college interview on my desk... Umm....
Hope he's okay Sparkling. You have made me laugh with the post above. Now I know why I'm the PERFECT one, and you're the NON-PERFECT one
I'm thinking of sending you our Christmas robin. Shame I'm a tad late with the Easter Bunny.
Anna, enjoy the mash. What are you having with it?
Did I finish the sorting? NO. Did I finish the kitchen properly? NO. Am I bothered about it tonight? No, but I can bet my bottom dollar I'll be freaking about it in the morning