OS Bank Holiday Daily Thread - Monday 28th December

elona

topsy

Hope your son gets better soon and glad the accident was not worse although the broken leg was bad enough:eek:

Rosyred

I'm sorry about your aunt but glad she could see the children etc.

DD(15) managed to knock DD(24)'s mobile phone off the sofa a few days ago - straight into a large glass of water!:mad: One of those accidents you could not do if you tried.

After about three days of trying to dry it out, I decided enough was enough and treated her to a new handset while we were shopping in Morrisons today. Saved about £25 as they were on offer and she managed to transfer her saved numbers over so very relieved.

DDs have just cooked a meal - fresh salmon, green veg and mashed potato - really enjoyed it. They had trifle for afters and I had fresh fruit as I am determined on a healthier lifestyle.

We seem to be spending a lot more at the supermarket now everyone is home but I am buying much healthier stuff, more fruit, yoghurt, fish etc and don't go out shopping every day for bits and bobs the way I used to do. Have decided to use the fact I can't do as much yet or go out much as a way to keep myself away from the rubbish calories etc.

I do not want to join a slimming club as the weigh in etc got too stressful in the past. If I lost weight, I ate to celebrate- if I stayed the same, I ate to cheer myself up- if I gained half a pound I ate like crazy in disappointment. Have told myself I am concentrating on eating nutritous food that is full of vitamins and low in fat, salt and sugar- rather than losing weight as such. DH reckons the weight is falling off me so hope he is right.

Hugs to everyone

Bitsy_Beans

Rosyred - My condolences on your aunt. Thinking of you and your family xx

Topsyturvy - hope your DS is on the road to recovery and that his appointment with the consultant goes well on 14th.

Sunnygirl - thanks for the link to Storecupboard challenge - will try and have a nose when I get chance.

purpleivy - your garland (sorry in my family we don't call them wreaths as my mum tends to associate those with funerals ) is lovely!

wmf - hope DSS is feeling better soon. LOL at you hearing yourself snoring - I've done that many a time!

NPM - Chocolate buns......receipe please if you have time?!

Managed to mop floors downstairs, vac upstairs and down. H has put a load of the decorations and some baby toys in the loft and one lot of washing hung up. Will go and see if there is enough for another load but don't think there will be.

Have Mount Iron to tackle tonight - might see if H wants to watch one of his fulms.....hmmmmm Jason Statham in Transporter 3 or Paul Walker/Vin Diesel in the Fast and The Furious (the last one). Spoilt for choice with the eye candy on that one

H back at work tomorrow but then again it's back to normal routine.....I swear motivation to do things leeches out of me when he's home

Have a good evening all.

Churchmouse

tired_mum wrote: »

Afternoon all
Havent been on for a few days as we made the kids leave their phones,laptops n ipods upstairs so i couldnt really go on the internet myself

Hi All

Not quite the same, but the TV is about to feel the on switch for the first time since Christmas Eve I've had a rule for years, no TV Christmas Day, and it sort of grew and grew :rotfl: Actually said to DSs "you may have TV on if you want" and DS3 said, "no way, I prefer not having it ":T:T We've had a brilliant Christmas, DS3 and DS4 came home and we've thoroughly enjoyed each other. Have played computer games, cards, yahtzee and all sorts, and talked the hind legs off several donkeys:D:D Visited with DS2, DIL and DGSs and web-cams to Canada have been frequent and now it's back to earth with an almighty bump

I bought a great deal less food etc this year and it's worked out great. Just enough to send DS4 home with a food parcel, and the same again set aside for DS4 who goes home tomorrow. I'm basking in the glory, but have to admit it was pure fluke

NPM I just love your description of Noah " emptying his brain " Just soooooo descriptive :rotfl:

ivyleaf, sorry you're not absolutely tiptop, good excuse not to do too much " ooh I'd love to, but I might break it " :rotfl:Hope you get back to normal soon :kisses3:

RosyRed, sorry to hear about your aunt (((hugs))) Yesterday was the first anniversary of my Dad's death. Had a little wobbly, but then decided he wouldn't want that, so counted all my many, many blessings.

Well OS is still on it's Christmas holidays apart from some washing, which let's face it, loading the machine is hardly work So I suppose that's my cue to leave stage left

Enjoy your days, (((hugs))) to those in need, and for everyone else eat today, diet tomorrow

taplady

evening all!

2 days off from now on!:j:j:j I am more than ready for it - unfortunately there's heavy snow forcast here so no shopping at the sales for me:rolleyes:

Diva - so glad Tris is a bit better x

Rosyred - sorry to hear about your Aunt (((hugs)))

Topsyturphy - hope your DS's leg is soon better x

Had a stressful afternoon at work - an hour long journey took an extra half an hour due to the actions of a certain service user!:mad: still I'm off now:j:D

nothing OS to report - done 11 hours at work so no chance but hope to catch up pver the next few days.

take care all x

bargainbird

NPM - Me too for the choc buns

Accomplished all jobs except the bathroom , but did get 3 packs of the argos t towels off the grabbit board with my £5.00 voucher :money:.
So that evens it up .

Don't know what s for T/Supper :eek: is that the time :eek:. blimey better get a shift on

See ya

beemuzed

Hi Everyone! We've been in Germany for Christmas with DDIL's family - lots of lovely food and drink, but quite different from our own traditions.
Elona - my mobile got soaked a few weeks ago. I pulled it apart and placed the bits in socks in the airing cupboard. It took 10 days, but it did dry out eventually and is now fine!
Rosyred, so sorry to hear about your aunt.
Topsyturphy, hope your son continues to make a good recovery.
Hve been trying to sort out the bombsite aka the dining room today - we are entertaining on New Year's Eve and it needs to be much clearer by then! Still, every little helps!
((HUGS)) to all who need one today.

NoahsPennilessMummy

Bitsy/Bargainbird the choc buns are not anything special, they are my quick ones for when DS wants some for snack. They are only basic sponge cupcakes:o.......4oz butter/marg, 4oz sugar, 2 eggs, 3oz SR flour and 1 oz cocoa. Then once they cool a bit I put melted choc on the top, quite a thick layer of it;). They are very easy and DS loves them