OS Monday 11th December 2006

Sleep well PP and congratulations.

Just off to bed myself .... yawn.

Builders in tomorrow (hopefully), so y'never know ... may have a staircase by Christmas ....

N'night Zzzzzzzzz

Hi Penny Pincher, Zed, Chruchmouse and everyone to follow. :hello:

I had a busy weekend…..lots of Christmas bits and pieces sorted out. I was beginning to panic because I was a bit behind, but I feel a little bit more on top of things now.

Tomorrow we're going to see our six year old in the school Christmas play. He’s playing Rudolph and he's so beside himself with excitement that it was hard work getting him into bed tonight. I've put a bundle of tissues in my bag as a precaution because Christmas plays always makes me a bit emotional.

Later I have to plan for Ds1's birthday next Monday. With his birthday so close to Christmas…..even though I’ve known it's coming all year, it's always a last minute dash to get his presents. Surprisingly he loves having his birthday seven days before Christmas….he says that it means that he realises that Christmas is really going to happen! He may be much taller than me and about to become a teenager but he’s still very much a child at heart.

Penny-Pincher, I hope you had a lovely anniversary.
Churchmouse, thanks for posting.....I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who's behind with Christmas.
Tootles, to post a picture have a look here. I can't wait to see your latest quilt.
Mrs A, I hope you feel better soon.
Moggins, I hope you’re feeling a bit better and have talked to your Dh about how he behaved and how he made you feel.


I hope you are all well and have a good start to the week.

Pink

Hey all! :hello:

I've been chilling out after a good day clearing out old stuff from my flat. In the morning I'll take loads to the charity shop nearby.

I'll be going to work at around 10-ish on surveys, then yet another business lunch (honestly I'm sick of eating), then some more surveys and hopefully back home early evening, when I'll do all my Xmas cards. All my presents are wrapped and ready.

On the way home I'll pop into Netto as I need some household stuff such as loo rolls etc.

In the clearout I found some packs of beans I'd forgotten about (I know, I know :rolleyes:) so I shall sprout them and in a few days I'll have a nice supply of fresh, healthy salad stuff

Have a good Monday everyone! :j

Morning everyone

Happy Anniversary Mrs & Mr Penny-Pincher
bad nights sleep so I've had a surf and going to get another cup of tea in a mo
jobs for today
packed lunches
get everyone of to school work or college
nip to mr t's for some fresh salad and veg
bm to go on
quick tidy up
(((hugs))) to all
have a good day
pam

Morning All

Happy Anniversay PP & Mr PP :beer:

(((Amanda666))) - I assume that as you run your own business you do not work with anyone? I do too but because am up the school with my youngest have lots of friends there. Also go to college and altho went there to learn more have made more friends. Also have a regular monthly evening out with friends I used to work with - though must admit they do say I dont stop talking and it is because somedays between 9 and 3 I dont talk to anyone..lol.

Lots to do today OH is at home and will do the school run today yipee! Am still in my PJ's and plan to do some ironing and cleaning then will go and shower - hopefully no delivery men will call during the short time he is up the school.

Gonna deep clean a couple of rooms and then put the Xmas decorations up leaving the tree for when the children come home - hopefully it will be a good incentive for them to get there homework done pronto.

In a minute need to get something out of the freezer for dinner, will either be - chicken curry & tandoori drumsticks or pork chops j pots and roasted veg depending what I come across first! Still havnt sorted freezer for Xmas so must do that by Friday!

Hopefully will get a lot done today if not will be panicking (sp) for last couple of weeks head has been all over the place and have been more disorganised than ever. Looking forward to Xmas but between Xmas and New Year time seems to go more slowly and it will be my mission then to really sort myself out - will set up a household manual, set up Microsoft Money, start & do the challenges properley and really get all my budgets under control. Really want to have a new kitchen next year as altho loads of other rooms need doing the kitchen is where we and visitors seem to spend most of the time so decided it is a priority - can then get rid of my awful cooker too!!!

Anyway think Ive gone on a bit.....lol......have a great day.


Sorry Amanda666 have reread your post and see that you already go to college - when does that course finish? I think we all have lost our confidence at some time - mine was after having children - dont think I did anything specifically it just came back slowly -one thing tho have started exercising recently - horseriding and a class and altho sometimes I think I really dont want to go I force myself and as they say exercise does make you feel better - they recommend it for mild depression and in my case it worked. Good Luck .