christmas!!!

Thanks for the post Sparklinglime - you are so good at putting a positive spin on it all - yes it is agreat chance for you to catch up with all the chores that go with the big day and they are so much easier to get done and dusted without any children there so good for you! Time is so relative and in the whole grand scheme of things, 2 hours is nothing really and you will be all ready to give the children your full attention again once they return having sorted out the hoovering etc, ready for round two with renewed energy, smiles, cuddles etc.
How did your cleaning go the other day? And have you got your insel ariel done yet?
I did some cleaning at the weekend and a bit of gardening which was really good timing as we have snow here today which I am really excited about as are the children. And we have more forecast so I am keeping fingers and toes crossed for a white xmas! Then the hibernating can truely begin!
Cheers C-L

No tinsel on the car yet - vile-child from opposite me (sorry) would just take it!! :D

I have added 'take photo of tinsel' on to my time table!!

Slowly getting sorted. Cleared space in one of my built in cupboards, so there's room for eldest's camera bag, and for some Scout and craft stuff. I've impressed myself!!

Might go off to Asda now to do some shopping. I cancelled my home delivery due to lack of funds - no money until tomorrow!

I didn't get to the shops. It was deadly here. It hailed at about 9pm - and then it froze.

Daughter had to go for MRI scan this morning. I had two massive pieces of cardboard and a beach towel, using them as a path up to my car. I have an absolute phobia of ice and falling.

We got to the hospital early - 9.10am, and got home after 1pm (via pets at home for rabbit and guinea pig food - oh yes, and two gerbils to replace the most recently departed one).

I had to go to work. Eldest washed their cars, after me clinging onto him for dear life to get into the house :roll: 8-) :lol:

I cancelled in-laws - youngest is still coughing. Mother-in-law not impressed - they have no ice or snow there. Said I should tell her first thing when we're not going. Pointed out that I was stuck in hospital all morning and had phoned her at the earliest opporunity. She assured me she wasn't cross. (she sounded bloody furious, actually :shock: :? but I really couldn't have phoned her any earlier...).

What I don't get is that I know Christmas is in December. I know it's on the 25th - every year. So why is it I never seem to be ready on time for it?? :D

Oh yes - I have not had anything to eat yet. Tempted to just open the wine. I aint going anywhere in this weather!!

Clearing of the cupboard: I do have a few things piled in the living room ready to go to the Red Cross shop - it's the weather that's stopping that from happening. Mainly jigsaws, so I don't want to stick them in my garage (been lucky to have been allocated one on the estate). Bicycle helmets taken from the cupboard and put into a laundry basket and put in the garage - where the bikes are. That made a load of room, as we had six. One is mine (my bike must have just rotted by now, in the shed in the garden) and my oldest has two 8-) Having said all this the children won't wear them, which so annoys me. "no helmet, no bike" I said in the holidays - and they've not been on them since!! :lol:

While I might not be organised, I'm not at all stressed about it. It's the magic that matters, and I don't want to take that away from us...

Thank you, every one of you, for your advice, support, friendship and laughter through out the year. I value it, and I value your company. I hope you all have a peaceful Christmas, and that the New Year will be filled with positive steps - all moving us forward.

Just incase I don't get here too much before Friday.

xxxx

Hi Sparkling and all the other great members here.
Wishing you a really lovely Christmas and thank you for all your stories and support and warmth that you have shared so willingly with everyone who joins. You are a lovely bunch of people and deserve all the good cheer, glad tidings etc that I can send your way.
Have a truely great Christmas and enjoy every minute!
Big love C-L

Hi Bec

I bet you'll get a lot of pleasure from the television - and that was really good of the chap to come and install it too - the little things that help.

Enjoy your tea. Still trying to decide what to have here!

We can't find the fan for the inflatable santa... 13 year old in a bit of a strop. I've said we'll look in the morning now...

But yes, I think I'm getting festive :D Just a bit scared to admit it :?

Hi Claire-Louise
You too deserve good cheer, and a wonderful Christmas, and New Year. Thankyou for all the support you have offered in such a short space of time in joining us. You're great, and you are very much appreciated.
Take care, and will catch up soon.
Alison
x :)

I've never really been a fan of new year. Mum would always do a buffet for New Year, so I'd always be there. Since my parents have died, somehow, it's become another day...

I never make new year's resolutions.

I really hope that 2010 brings all positive things for everyone, and that it is a peaceful one.