hello
Lovely weather Anna!!!! I'm freezing. It hasn't been very nice here today. :|
My son is shattered, and has asked if he can go to bed. Yesssssssssssssss.
Take care, enjoy your evening.
Alison
x :)
Maybe its an opportunity for a change of direction...
Sorry the horse bit you, but glad you had a good ride!
Bec
My friend took her son to breakfast and he was there for after school club too. He was there for three days a week, while she worked at the university.
Then she lost her job.
Her son loved the clubs so much though, she had to take him/leave him there anyway.
I'm sure your son will understand and he'll have a great time there.
No comment re the gorgeous bloke 8-) Enjoy the day and don't look too far ahead maybe?
Bet the house will look brilliant when the workmen are gone too.
Hi everyone
Sadsy - It is good that you made the conscious decision to focus on you and your circumstances at the moment. re- the job. In the future, opportunities will present themselves when you are ready.
Alisoncam - Getting involved with the school is a great way of building confidence. I did a dinner lady job when my daughter first started school and it was a great way of feeling a part of something and built my confidence tremendously, when I needed it most. I have looked around the internet for reputable home working opportunities, but not really found anywhere outstanding, but the biggest message from most of the sites is - DO NOT PAY ANYTHING OUT. But you know that anyway from previous experience.
Bec - I hope you are feeling better today, I think we all recognise the feelings you were experiencing last night!!! Children do tend to love before and after school clubs. My daughter definitely did, don't feel guilty, it is just one of those things that as working/studying parents we have to do.
On another thread we have been talking about a book called 'Are you the one for me' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Are-You-One-Me-Avoiding/dp/0722532989/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1
I bought it the other day and received it last night and started reading it.....VERY interesting! Do not go out with a guy just because he is gorgeous or because you are bored.....it can only lead to heartache unless you recognise that it is only a fling and will only ever be!!! Thats what the book would say!
I hope everyone is feeling good today, the sun is shining here for once so I am happy!!
Hi Anna
I posted a new topic, but put it in the wrong forum. It is in seperation and divorce, sorry about that!!!!
Take care
Alison
x :)
If you look on the inside of his shoe you'll find the size...
Slump on the settee if you need to Sy. It's the body's way of recovering.
Well sadsy, you deserve a break is all I can say.
alisoncam, where did you want the topic to go? I thought parenting support would be good? What do you think? The conversation would be relevant to other users if they looked there. do you agree?
You could choose clothes for them and keep them there, so when they're home with you they can wear them then.
It's none of her business what they do with you, at the end of the day.
It's good it's a good school.
Do they have a website?
Could be that there a plans to move again?
Lucky you have internet...
Hi Anna
No thats ok. Just thought I'd put it in the wrong forum that's all.
Thankyou
Take care
Alison
x :)
Well sadsy, you deserve a break is all I can say.
alisoncam, where did you want the topic to go? I thought parenting support would be good? What do you think? The conversation would be relevant to other users if they looked there. do you agree?
Hi Sadsy
Wow, what a long day for the boys. I agree that maybe she is on the move, but don't you normally have to reside at the place before you can register the children?
I'm glad you made the call, :)
Am in the same boat as you, no credit whatsoever, and no free texts left. What a sad lot we are, but then again, what did we do before mobiles??????
I have had a whole day of sitting, been scouring the net for 'working at home', with the help of Anna. :)
I found one for Data Entry where they ask for a fee to start with. Looked good, and something I know I could easily do. Firstly, the fee was a problem, and then I didn't know if it was a scam. I e.mailed my cousin to have a look at it for me, and just received his reply. He thinks definately is. Just keep looking I guess.
Do you feel happier in yourself now you are definately not taking the job? (happier is not the right word). I know you say you will lose the house, but other jobs will come up, so maybe, fingers crossed, all will be ok in the end.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hello Bec
As for gorgeous bloke, we are both single so I keep thinking we're not hurting anyone so should just enjoy now without worrying about the future, however deep down I think I realise that its not very sensible on my behalf. He isn't interested in getting to know my son. Thats fine now, we just meet in the evenings and when son is with his Dad, but I realise its leading nowhere and one day I will probably get hurt as I do find myself gradually falling for him. Also maybe it means that I won't find the happy family loving chap I dream of...
When I read this, I thought, 'Oh No, she is worth more than that'. Personally, I couldn't go out with anyone who wasn't interested in getting to know my son. You also say that you're gradually falling for him. You probably will get hurt, which is what I mean by you are worth more than that. We all crave comfort and love, but you seem to be setting yourself up for disaster.
I know this is entirely different but I have a cousin, and I was always very close to him, but since I had my son 7 years ago, we have become very distant. He makes it very obvious that he doesn't like children, and he makes no effort with my little boy. Needless to say I don't see much of him anymore.
I wish you well, and sincerely hope things will work out for you.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Bec
Forgot to say have a wonderful day at Alton Towers tomorrow. I hope the weather is good for the both of you.
Just a thought, but what are the workmen like??????????? :)
Have fun
Take care
Alison
x
bec, I imagine you will have set off already for Alton Towers to get the most out of the day. I hope you have a super fab brill time! Good time to go I guess as nearly all schools are back. :)
Hi alisoncam, its strange how some people just don't like kids.... I have a friend like that, I think it was because they didn't have all my attention, nothing to do with my then delightful snotty nose 4 year old!!
sadsy, it must be sooo painful to hear Luke so far away. As long as you are always available when Lukeke needs you, you haven't let him down. Take care of yourself today. Is it your weekend this weekend? If not what are your plans?
When you become a parent your social circle can change dramatically. I remember when my eldest was a baby, some friends came to visit and we went for a walk. There was a steep hill involved and I asked the man of the couple to push the pushcair up the hill for me. He said "No! People might think it is my sprog" I never saw him again!
Hello sadsy
How are you? It must be heart-rending hearing Luke being smacked. it does sound very suspicious that the new school is far away from their present address. You need to stay in the loop
Hi Sadsy
You are not letting Luke down, please don't think that. Last night there was nothing you could do. I know it must be agony for you, but you are a good Dad, and the boys know that. One day that woman will realise she is hurting herself only, because the boys won't forget what is happening.
I hope you are not beating yourself up over this, and hopefully today you will get to speak to them.
I don't know much about this, but are the boys at the age where they can tell the judge who they want to live with?
I wish you all the best, and sending lots of hugs
Take care
Alison
x :)
Loads of hugs Sy...
xx
Hi Sadsy
It sounds like you've done all you can for now. It must be very worrying for you, being so far away. At least you will be with them tomorrow. :) I'm sure you will all have a wonderful weekend together.
Take care
Alison
x :)
More hugs...
Yeah, it's Friday.
Am enjoying a glass of wine, and chilling out. I normally have a friend over on a Friday and we share our woes over the wine, but she couldn't make it today. She came back from Portugal yesterday, so lots to do. I have missed her, (only been gone for 2 weeks). She has two sons, 21 and 6. She was a single mum with her eldest, so can sympathise with me and my problems. She is a tremendous help :)
Washing is on, (all uniform). I like to be organised and hopefully have all ironing done tomorrow. I love to spend Sundays just doing what my son wants to do. Only homework this week is reading, so thats a plus!
Hope you are all able to chill out this weekend, and start again on Monday putting absent parents to rights!!
Mousie, got to watch Derren Brown tonight, ;) Hope your little girl has had a good first week, bet she looks adorable in her uniform. Don't they look so grown up though?
Going to build up the confidence to pick forms up from college on Wednesday. Got to do at least 2 weeks volunteer first in the school, so again got to get confidence up to even ask. Only have to attend the college on a Wednesday for a few hours, so thats not too bad is it? That being the case, surely I might be able to postpone until next year. JSB will still be ok for me, because I'm still able to look for work the rest of the time. Hopefully, I'm getting this right.
Alison x
OOOOOOOO, Alison, are you saying it's not too early to open the wine?
My lot don't want to go to the beach, so I'm sulking ever so slightly a lot. Just had a glass of sparkling elderberry, so might let that settle down before opening that bottle of Rose I had for my birthday. I'll save some as a friend might walk up later.
Good luck with your plans. They sound really good! I emailed the school about volunteering and had been going in to read with the children - just my leg made it things ridiculous when I couldn't even sit on a chair.
Never mind. Might see if I can get out in the garden with this wine.
Have a lovely weekend.
mousie, I hope your daughter had a really good week at school.
Sy, the sun is going to shine for you and your children, so I hope you have a fantasic weekend!
Sparkling
Never too early to open the wine ;)
Make sure you don't burn your new oven though!!!
Who has taken the sun from here?
Just as well really that I'm not in garden, must be lots of weeds out there by now. Haven't managed to do anything for a week or so. Maybe tomorrow :)
Hi Pansy
I didn't open the bottle. Just I'm so fizzed up with fizzy water I feel sick.
I don't know what to suggest with your daughter. I'm so, so sorry that this is going on. Could it be the stress of things getting back to routine with the tutor?
I've been so lucky in any aggression my 13 year old has shown as more or less been directed at himself or at work he's done.
What help are you getting? Call the social services on Monday (I know it's a whole weekend away) and say you need to see a community nurse. Sometimes you can get more help from a community nurse. My son had a brilliant one who was covering maternity leave. She had my son assessed - a report that was heart breaking, but meant she could start to get appropriate help - then the nurse returned from maternity leave, and all has ground to a halt!
I hope you're daugther's ankle is ok. Ice and put it up on a pillow. A&E can wait until the morning - or hopefully the swelling will go down.
Loads of hugs pansy
Mine are into pulling faces at each other when they think I can't see.
Quite funny really : )
If they are arguing about something I just take it of them, end of discussion, I often find long forgotten toys on the tops of cupboards : )
Hi Pansy
I hope things are looking a bit better for you today. How is the injury? Hopefully swelling gone down.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hi Sadsy
Have a great weekend with the kids. No matter what you do, it will be fab for them and you i'm sure. Its a gorgeous day here, so I've been down in the garden. Took my son to the shop, came back, went to unlock the garden gate, and......... I've lost the key. Retraced my steps, but nowhere to be seen. I have to give downstairs neighbour a key as he has to access my garden sometimes, but he is away until tomorrow. So, now I'm wondering what to do for the day. My son is busy wrapping my pressies up for tomorrow, and all I want to do is sit in the sunshine. Park maybe I think!!!!
Have fun
Alison
x :)
Oh no, Alison!!
Gorgeous day here too.
We keep loosing keys. I'm thinking of getting 50 of everything cut.
Enjoy the sunshine, and so glad that there are plans in hand for tomorrow!
Got in the garden !!!!!!!!!!!
Was feeling a bit sorry for myself and wandering up and down the path. The fella next door suggested cutting the lock, (but its new one). So there i was still feeling sorry for myself, when the woman on the corner asked if I could unscrew the thing. :idea: OF COURSE. God, I'm a thicko sometimes. Sooooooooo, I unscrewed and my son and I went in the garden and enjoyed the brilliant sunshine. Now, the dinner is on, and I've re-screwed!!!!!!
I'm telling you lot, if I had a brain, I would be dangerous. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Where was Sadsy when I needed him, haha. I hear he is great at DIY!!!
Hi alisoncam, sparkling, sadsy and mousie
I will be back online tomorrow to talk more about what has been discussed here today, have a good evening with this lovely weather.