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Daughter has gone off to the Ball. I did her make-up for her, and then her lovely friend arrived and straightened her hair.
Looking at the appallingly dressed teetering already drunk girls trying to get on the bus, I would like to repeat how glad I am that my daughter's a tomboy. I just couldn't let a child of mine dress as some of them were...
Having said that, some of the girls looked elegant in lovely dresses, some long. They really did look the part.
The lads all looked lovely in their suits. Said to fifteen year old that he could go next year if he makes it into the sixth form. He's gone upstairs 
Hello Hazeleyes, hope you had a decent night's sleep.It is much milder here. I have to go to the butcher's today, have ordered a little piece of beef and it lasts 10 days so going to collect it today so that I am not having to queue with 6 million OAPs later in the week 
Also going to town and have been "ordered" by my friend to go and look at something in the window of a posh art shop, depends if I can get parked at that end of town. Wil let you know what it is if I ever get there!
Eldest phoned yesterday full of Xmas Eve and what time he is coming home
How is everyone this morning? What are you all up to?
Good morning all. Hope you manage to look at whatever you've been 'ordered' too Louise. Quite a mystery eh. I'm just wondering though, how will you know what it is you're supposed to be looking at, especially as it's in a window, unless of course, it's the only thing on display! You haven't been posing have you??? 
Hope your daughter had a good time Sparkling.
I wish I could say I feel better, but I don't. Actually feeling quite sorry for myself, as not sleeping much either, so am cranky, and am sure to be crankier as the day goes on!!
Hope everyone has a good day.
Hi all,
i was up early, as norm, even though school has finished over here. working late then early.
Im worried about work, xmas etc. sorry but im really down today.
Hi Bella. What do you mean you're worried about work. Understand the xmas bit of course. Think lots of us are having down days at the moment. xx
Good morning all! Another fine - if cold - day down in sunny Kent. Hope everyone is fine (in your case Hazeleyes that's kind of 'please be alright!')
Starting to think there are not enough hours in the day with having to do assignments and packing and the house so that the animal sitter can get in without breaking his neck.... :-)
Hazeleyes-worried about work, as in last shift was awful.its costing ME to work. not seeing upside of working. nor am i seeing family.
Im in limbo-cant move, cant stay put.
xmas is only one day but im not even ready for the one day. no motivation now. think i peaked adn now im in a slump.Forgetting to eat as children not here for me to feed.
got to get out of this black hole. i will do but not today. maybe tomorrow???
Hi all
Need cheering up, I am feeling so down about xmas, I cant afford anything not even the food and I am so depressed because of it. My son is hoe ffrom uni for the holidays and I cant give any of my three children a nice time. hey are such great kids and I can do nothing for them I feel so bad about it.
Hey Dawny,
sorry you're feeling sad! Here's something to cheer you up though:
Most children don't really care about stuff, but about the memories, so play games! Really silly ones like Twister.... When my children say 'I remember when...' it's never about what they've eaten (although maybe about the food fight they had) or what gift they received. It's always about something we've done....
And you say yourself your kids are great, so they'll appreciate your time even more so!
Big hug your way! xxx
Hi Dawny. Have you got a tinsel and fairy lights? I think that's all they need.
Last year my lot had no gift from their Dad and were furious, yet by this year they'd actually forgot that they had nothing from him.
What I'm trying to say is that they remember the magic - even if you have cheese on toast - and not the gifts...
It is being together and having some laughter that counts.
I'm sure they'll love it, even if we're feeling "bah humbug" about things.
Things are pretty dire here finance wise too, with no solutions that I can see.
It's a great board here. Loads of support. Glad you found us.
Hazeleyey - GP? Do you anti-biotics? I really am so sorry you're feeling poorly.
Had a phone call from my friend with the business. His sister (she had downs syndrome and is older than him...) died during the night. He's so upset as he wasn't with her, having left her quite late. His wife is away until tomorrow.
Felt so sorry for him as he loved his sister to bits. His BiL died just over a year ago (he had downs too).
Feel so sorry for him and his family.
Awww, that is so sad Sparkling, and again on top of Christmas time. There of course isn't a 'good' time, but you know what I mean. Can his wife get home today if possible?
I don't have any infection or anything, just full of cold, headache, throat etc, so no point in seeing a doctor. I've made myself move and have tidied and sort of cleaned the kitchen and bathroom. That has tired me out just doing that, but I couldn't have left it any longer. C and I have had words already!! Me being cranky! Also put a wash on, as that too has been neglected, and is overflowing. Feeling tearful, but that again, is because don't feel 100%. Tomorrow is another day.
Hello Dawny, sorry you're feeling low. Christmas is about making it special and memorable for the children, but having no money definately does not help, and as parents, it makes us incredibly sad, depressed, or whatever. Each child is different of course, and Sparkling has pointed out that her children have forgotten that their dad didn't buy last year, yet my son can recall everything that he got. I picked up second hand stuff mostly, he was none the wiser, and it was me that felt sad. Do you have any family or friends that could perhaps help out food wise? Go to the supermarket just before closing when they start to reduce things? Frozen veg £1 bags in Iceland, if you have one near you?
Hi again Dawny. Here is a link for the 'food bank'. You can see if there is one in your area. Hope it helps. here
Hi all.hope everyone is well today,am so glad i havent got jc today so i can gey my cleaning and washing done,i am quite proud of myself its not a very big achievment but i just managed to write a covering letter for a job and print it with no help from the library staff not bad for some one whos not very computer literate lol
I would never ask for anything again louise if you could get me colin firth for xmas! my mum has brought me pride and prejudice the tv adaptation for xmas so i shall be drooling over that after xmas hehe,
Hi hazel eyes sorry to hear you are not feeling well i remember i was really ill with the flu this time last year, i hope you and relaxing and keeping nice and warm,hope you get well soon and i hope c is well.
Sparkling do you like nick knowles or is louise joking?!
Hi dawny im really sorry to hear you are feeling down xmas can be a really hard time of year,just want to let you know am thinking about you and i hope everything turns out for the best.x
Hello dawny
Sorry to hear things are hard for you, Hazeleyes has given you the link to a foodbank and your local Salvation Army may also be able to help.
Hazeleyes, I am sad to hear you are not feeling any better 
, is paracetamol something you can take? You have done well to get some washing on, need to get it out and drying. There was no parking whatsoever at that end of town today but I looked as I drove past and it was a cartoonish picture of a cow sat in straw, the straw looking like real grass stuck on the canvas. Phew it wasn't a photo of me! 
Sparkling your poor friend, at least he was with his sister yesterday, it is always extra sad to hear about a death at this time of year 
Bella I know that you have a lot on your plate right now and I am sure you are right, the key to things getting better is the house sale. Have you been to your doctor about feeling so low?
Hopeful is it Friday that you go?
Well done on the job letter, elle. The Nick Knowles thing.....sparkling liked him for a while and then he came to do a makeover programme near her and she went along and although all the crew etc were very friendly, he wouldn't spaek to anyone so we Crossed Him Off Our List
Hi elle. A Huge Well Done. It is a big achievement being able to do something like that, especially as like you say, you're not computer literate. Feel proud of yourself, and I have my fingers crossed that this is the one that lands you a job. xx
Just had a lovely hot soak in the bath, didn't quite manage the hairwash, but no one here to see it eh. C is great thankyou. Just hope he doesn't become poorly, though of course, he can get to stay in bed, being waited on hand and foot hehe. How is R? Is he getting excited? At least you've had no JC today, so you can relax for a while longer, without the pressure of it. Have a good day.
At least you can say you've seen it Louise I've been taking Panadol Extra, as Paracetamol I find don't work quick enough for me. Which reminds me I need to get some Calpol in for over Christmas (just in case). Don't put my washing out in winter, it's too much effort to go downstairs, and then I'd have to look at awful garden 
It's on the airer, once the gas man has been, I shall put the knickers, pants etc, over the rads!!
Thank you hazel eyes im sure il get a job sometime next year well im hoping so! and i will feel a lot better about it if i can change my adviser il see about that thurs,
Exactly no ones going to see your hair have you got to go back out in the cold later and collect c from school?
R is excited cant wait to see his face xmas morn i think thats the best part of the day isnt it? im going to go home soon get the washing on the radiaters mop hoover and il prob have a sit down and have a cuppa in between i have to have little breaks inbetween makes it a bit more bearable lol.
I hope tomorow theres in a improvement with how you are feeling today x
When I said get the washing out, I meant on the airer, sorry Hazeleyes that came out wrong.
Elle get some music on while you do your work, I set myself targets, I have to have the floor mopped by the end of two tracks, or all the veg done in three tracks etc
Morning ladies...just checking in...I have done a quick update in my thread...and so thought I'd come here as well...
Bit down this morning...but nothing too bad...probably a combination of Christmas blues and the cold weather...
Hope you feel better soon hazeleyes, hope the soak in the bath helped a bit too...
Dawny and Bella, I think a lot of us are all feeling a bit like that( especially if it's your first Christmas on your own),but it wil soon be over, and the days will be getting lighter too...
elle,fingers crossed too for you, and well done.
sparkling, so sorry to hear about your friend's news...never a good time, but everything seems highlighted at Christmas.
Hopeful and Louise:Are you both already now for Christmas?
Hugs xx
Ready for Christmas? hahahahahahahahaaha! :-) Never!!!! Still need a couple of presents and haven't done enough uni work to have a clear conscience.
Leaving early on Thursday, Louise.
Still wish it was warmer!
elle, thankfully, C finished school last Friday. Not going out today, again, thankfully. Had some chocolate coins left over from the children in my class, so C and I have just sat, put some cotton on them and C has hung them on the tree. Much cheaper than buying them anyway! Trying to make a huge effort here, meaning I'm trying to get into the Christmas spirit for him, but am finding it a chore, rather than a pleasure at the moment. The nibbly bits that I've been buying over the months, pringles, maltesers, cheesy biscuits etc, C has put them into the kitchen cupboard, with strict instructions not to be taken out until at Christmas Eve. Juggling money a bit again now, rent needs paying today, but will do that tomorrow. No word from Council Tax, so can't do anything about that until I hear something. If wages aren't in the bank, I'm a bit stuffed, but will worry about that once I know.
I'm a hell of a lot luckier at the moment then I was last year, and I'm so so grateful on that score. Louise, give me all the nagging you can in April!!!!
Hopeful, where is it your Mum lives again? Sorry, brain like a sieve this days, or last couple of years really, hehe.
Hi Mich. Will catch up on your other thread in a moment. Hope you're not too low at the moment. It's your first Christmas, but you've coped with everything amazingly well so far, and I'm sure you'll be fine over the holidays. One day at a time remember. The weather is definately not helping our moods, nor are the long drawn out nights. Definately as children we see Christmas in such a different light, and as adults, most of us absolutely dread it, for whatever reason, financial, family, loss of someone, the list is endless really isn't it? Like you say, it'll soon be over, and the main thing is making sure we're all healthy, and that our children know they are loved and secure with us.
My mum is in Germany, Hazeleyes. I am so thinking of you, wishing you to get better and to feel better, too! xxx
Thankyou Hopeful. Am sure by tomorrow I'll be feeling better.
Just had neighbour on phone. Asking how I felt, and then going into what she needs. Told her I shan't be going out today and not completely sure about tomorrow either! Her son was visiting her earlier, so I'm not feeling bad either. Can just about sort C and myself out right now, let alone them. After the New Year, I'm also going to tell her with regards to her sister's bills, her sister's son (who lives with his mum) will have to take over the paying of them. He doesn't work, and doesn't seem to forget where the pub is daily!!! I'm being crabby I know......
Gas man has been and gone, all okay with boiler, and finally after nearly 7 years of being in this flat, someone has agreed with me, saying the radiators in mine and C's bedrooms are way too small, especially in C's room. His bedroom is so cold in the winter time, but until today, no one would agree. So, at last, this nice man is going to put a report in, and if not heard anything in the New Year, he has even given me a name to contact.
Not hungry myself, but am doing C a jacket potato and chicken chargrill, and very soon he is off for a bath. As I've been under the weather, he thinks his luck has been in, and I don't think a drop of water has touched him for the whole weekend, yuk!!!
Good news about the heaters, Hazeleyes. Do you not fancy any tea tonight? Do try and have something even if it is just a piece of toast. Don't encourage me to nag you, you may regret it 
heh heh. I am very proud of you starting to put your foot down with the neighbours 
.....you need to back off now you are working, they will manage
So not long to go before you are off, Hopeful?
How is the house stuff progressing, sparkling? Did your daughter enjoy the ball?
Mich, Christmas is just another day, you are doing so well, be kind to yourself
Yes, I am more or less ready for the festive onslaught, eek
hello dawny and bella - hope you feel a bit better soon - Christmas is a hard time for so many people
hazeleyes you sound like you are getting sorted out - hope your health improves - remember to look after yourself
sorry to hear about your friend sparklinglime
hello everyone else and hope you are heading for a nice evening
i am proud of myself today as i am remaining positive even though last night and this morning i heard something that would normally turn me into a green eyed monster i managed to step away from it and it felt good.
It's a Bank Holiday on Tuesday isn't it? All those that collect their money on a Monday or Tuesday, please don't forget you can get it on Friday.
Well done littleredhen. It is hard to walk away from a situation, but does prove you are the bigger person (so to speak). Good on you for remaining positive. xx
thanks hazeleyes - i was the bigger person literally (although i knew what you meant)but since the break up have lost nearly 3 stone and feel great! just got to get some new clothes to show my new figure now!
Wow 3 stone!! Definately a reason for a shopping trip, or even a look at Freecycle. There are some good stuff to be had on there.
Took your advice Louise (as always). Had a bit of jacket potato and some beans. The most I've eaten all weekend, but I do feel better for it. Now have to summon some energy for the dishes. Another early night for me, and hopefully I'll be fighting fit in morning, ready to face the shops.
Good morning all. Hope you're all okay. Are you doing anything exciting on your day off Louise? What's everyone elses plans? Sparkling I'm sure will be ironing her curtains to go in the newly done living room, then she'll be Lording it over the children from her comfy armchair, hehe.
Hay Hazeleyes, are you feeling better?
My plan is still writing essays! Need inspiration! (and references) So a trip to the university library is on the cards..... Will get the last present/s while im over there, too....
Apparently, Germany is full of silly snow. I hope that's all gone by Thursday!
Wishing everyone a fantastic day!
Not the dreaded S word Hopeful 
Please, please, please, don't bring it back with you!! Hope you get the essay completed very soon.
I thought I'd be feeling so much better this morning, but sadly I'm not. I'm sure as the day goes on, I'll start too though. Really need to go out to shops, check to see if wages are in (won't hold my breath though). Feeling sorry for C too, as he's done nothing with me since finishing school last Friday. Normally we've played a game or two, but all he's getting from me are grunts lol. Not a nice start to the Christmas holidays, but hey ho, that's life.
Are you all looking forward to Germany? How's son no3 doing?
Sorry you're not feeling better hazeleyes. I think you should phone your neighbour and ask if her son can pick up some bread and milk for you Just to see how she reacts Keep warm. xx
I've not ironed the curtains. They're upstairs out the way, so I need a child to bring them down. I've promised them a lie in They did work hard yesterday, to be fair.
I'm off to post my essay (sorry Hopeful) then a couple of cards to drop off. I need to get a headlight bulb too.
IS day **faint**
Shortest day tomorrow.
Hope that snow clears Hopeful!
Well done from me too Elle. And no, I'm afraid I'm not a Nick Knowles fan anymore 
I'll try my best not to bring snow back, Hazeleyes, I don't like it! No3 son ok-ish at the moment. Not counting my chickens though...
Wish I could postpone essay, Sparkling, but we have 3 due in January plus a presentation....
Longest night tomorrow! Just sleep more! :-)
Dear all i am now offically off for the holidays, justed wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that the new year brings better times for you all, hope you enjoy the time with your families and your pressies too, will be thinking of you all
Hi all, I am now off for 2 weeks to spend some much missed quality time with my daughter . The lovely Louise will continue to be around providing support, guidance, laughter and merriment over the xmas period. Please look after her and behave yourselves!!
Keep your eyes peeled in the new year for the project I have been working on over these last few months, it is finally complete and you will all see it soon, eek!
I hope everyone has a great yuletide, look after yourselves, dont give yourselves a hard time for not enough presents, not big enough presents, not happy, bouncy or jolly enough (Hazeleyes).
Just relax and exhale, everything will be ok.
Oh hi Sally, just saw your post! Hope you have a great Christmas time with your lovely children. Best Wishes
Hi everyone have not long been told by the library staff here the library is closing,i come here near enough everyday, i am really upset i keep getting on the verge of tears lol i have been coming here 8 years and i love it here.and the staff are friendly and helpfull,i saw the woman who works here crying last week but they wasnt allowed to tell anybody then,its more than just a library for me,and is going to make it even harder for me getting access to the internet,dont think i can afford a laptop,they are going to fight to try and keep it open but i dont know if they will.
Hi hazel eyes,lucky c !R would of love to have broke up last week lol,he breaks up tomorow,i went to his progress review today,his teacher is pleased with him as he has met some of his targets and on some subjects he has even gone higher than the target,so its all been mostly positive even though had those few incidents at school.fingers crossed you are feeling better soon.
Hi sparkling thank you and i dont blame you ive always found him quite annoying haha,glad you got your essay done.
Hello to hopeful little red hen and louise
I am going to my friends later with R and we are having an indian selection and salad and im taking up some filo prawns and spring rolls so am looking forwrd to that,shes doing pizza for R and her son so i am looking forward to that.hope everyone has a nice evening what ever you are doing.
Thank you anna you too!!
Afternoon all...I love you guys...you are all so very supportive! Thank you, and hugs xx
Well, the day started with beautiful sunshine...but that has gone to be replaced by more gloom!I got up at about 9am( I think now the school holoidays are here, and not having to get up every morning, means I'm staying up later and getting up later too). I got up, and went to the Post Office depot to pick up a parcel for my daughter, then went to the Co-Op to get a few bits and Cat food..My friend popped over today quickly, and then I have to take my daughter to her friend's later and pick her up at about midnight.
I am busy every day now up until 30th, and have a party to go to with my friend on New Year's Eve..( I'm still trying to get out and about, rather than staying in, and also still have work..even have to work Boxing day. I'll be glad to get back to normal though, as I hate doing the late night until 9pm).
Oh and will put here too, that the Lorraine ( Paul McKenna) programme, is going to be on TV on 10th Jan( and the other two ladies 9th and 11th).
elle, so sorry to hear the Library is closing..I hate things like that when you love them,like the end of an era.
Anna, I hope you have a great time too with your daughter. We will miss you...
Sallyw, will be thinking of you too...
hazeleyes, make sure you eat well. I know it's hard,but do it!Hope you feel better soon as well.You're right what you say about Christmas though.
sparkling,Glad the essays posted off too.
Hopeful, Germany sounds lovely.Good to see your Mum.
littleredhen,how're you today?
Louise,glad you're around to keep us all in check.
hi everyone - feeling wobbly this afternoon - seeing ex later as we are going to an event that child is taking part in - i feel really teary and upset - can't seem to find that positive spirit - wish me luck please and pray i don't do or say something stupid!
I'm so sorry you're poorly.
Hope you feel a bit better tomorrow.
We have all the living room furniture shoved in our small kitchen - well book case, electric fire, coffee table and the platform for my armchair (to raise it). Oh yes, and boxes of decorations that C has brought in from the garage...
**sigh**
I need a house at least twice the size please!
I'm with hazeleyes when it comes to men.