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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th December 2008

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  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
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    mof77 thanks for your post. how awful to be stuck in the middle like that. I guess it's like the saying 'you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family'. Fortunately I have good friends both at home and on here that let me rant (like we all need to to from time to time) and listen and offer support. Without that network I know I would go round the twist.
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    Me too oddjob - you have a way with words even if you havent with the housework!!!!

    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    Evening all

    dinner's in and i'm going to catch up on the thread whilst it's cooking and probably after too whilst DH is watching football tonight.
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • SummerMoon
    SummerMoon Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    toottifrootti wrote: »
    glad you survived your day -I am sure you will get into a routine soon - even if you can meal plan for the days you are working it will be one thing less to think about when you come in!
    when do you start proper?
    toots xx


    My first proper shift is tomorrow evening. Been talking to the supervisor today an have got some extra shifts over christmas too.
    Apparently there is always overtime going so I can always do extra hours if I want them.

    Need FOOD!!!!!! Off to have a look in the cupboards, definately think I'll have to start the meal planning. Sooooo cant be @rsed right now lol.
    An' It Harm None, Do As Thou Will

    MACAW... EAT BETTER, no snacks, no junk
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    mumoffour77 wrote: »
    AnWsMum, I find myself in a similar situation, Dh had a car accident 4 years ago and his parents didnt speak to him or I, when the accident happened MIL and FIL were devestated and i suppose they blamed me, they dont speak to me or the children we arent even acknowledged!!! They give off constantly at the hospital where DH is and now they have fallen out with FILs mother who is 82 just because she sends the kids cards for their birthdays.....Some people are just horrid, and they are the ones who are missing out on their grandchildren (they have 4 other grandchildren who live in Canada and a fifth one who lives in manchester, we btw live in Northern Ireland!)
    these people are unbelieveable just like AnW's Mum's inlaws - what planet are they on - how can they blame you and the children - children are not responsible for what happens in accidents like your Dh had - to not talk to them is so nasty and mean - they could have been such a source of support to you all and had soooooooooooo much enjoyment with the children - and to fall out with a lovely old lady who is trying her best - that is just so contemptable --- ooops sorry got a bit carried away - it just makes me so angry to see you and AnW's mum treated so shabbily!

    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    AnW'sMum and mumoffour77 ((big hugs)) for you both, I might have a right wicked witch bag for a WIL but at least I can leave DP to it and just ignore her, thinking of you both x You're both doing an amazing job given the circumstances you are under and have my every admiration. I suppose grief, even loosing the person you knew to brain injury or other disabilities without the person dying involves grief of loosing what you had before and planned for the future, brings out either the best or worst in some people, everyone deals with it in different ways and unfortunately it's sometimes very selfish and hurts other people.
    Summermoon pleased to hear the first day went well. Don't forget to let tax credits know so you don't end up with a big overpayment to repay.
    rach hello, hope you had a better day x
    Lady Liberty good luck!
    OJK sounds like you have a busy evening ahead of you, love the nasa comment, I am guilty of that one myself :o
    Mudbath hope you have a wonderful birthday
    soappie, unfortunately the green uniform are known for getting in there and doing their job, organising other things like offices, or even their homes/lives, seems to go over their heads!

    I was just thinking actually, DPs Dad isn't the nasty type (they are divorced) him and his wife are lovely, but they have only been to visit us once, we always have to make the effort there too (same goes for his grandparents etc)

    Speaking of witch bag, her other sons staying here tonight because he's sick of her already :rotfl: just shows doesn't it, she's only been back a few days.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • mumoffour77
    mumoffour77 Posts: 1,919 Forumite
    Its not a nice place to be sometimes caught between the devil and the deep blue sea!!

    anyhoo.....i have got to load the DW and WM and start some ironing:(
    :jIm going to be frugal:j
    :DIm going to be frugal:D
    ;)Im going to be frugal;)
    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice...................:rotfl:
  • mumoffour77
    mumoffour77 Posts: 1,919 Forumite
    toots and lilme your lovely:)
    :jIm going to be frugal:j
    :DIm going to be frugal:D
    ;)Im going to be frugal;)
    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice...................:rotfl:
  • OddjobKIA
    OddjobKIA Posts: 6,380 Forumite
    mumoffour77 wrote: »
    Its not a nice place to be sometimes caught between the devil and the deep blue sea!!

    anyhoo.....i have got to load the DW and WM and start some ironing:(


    ah yes it is.............heat + water = nice hot bath..........
    THE SHABBY SHABBY FOUNDER
  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
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    OMG don't even mention ironing :eek: I think I should join toots and erm name slips my mind sorry in her no ironing pile by new year idea.
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
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