A FROG a week equals a special treat!

Lizbetty

Mumof2 - I'm sort of thinking - are you me?! I am in exactly the same position in that I do all the finance things, and would honestly rather give birth than sort of the house/car/dog insurance. And Ebay gives me a nervous twitch. I have a loft full waist high with things to ebay 'one day'. I actually gave one loft full away to the childrens hospice (even though we're skint it did us a huge favour as it was a weight off and is a fab cause) and it's accumulated again, kids clothes and toys and Lord Knows What.

I've been on antidepressants for years on and off, the longest stint was after my eldest was born (on nortriptyline while I was breastfeeding both children, then eventually on prozac) but came off altogether in January this year. I wasn't expecting it, I just had this massive 'I'm ready!' moment before Christmas. The doc thought I'd gone barmy and was on one of my up days (usually followed by a down day) but I threw caution to the wind and just did it. I would have taken pills as long as I needed, forever if I'd had to, but it was a strange lightbulb moment. It took some time but things have actually gotten much better since. I think going away at Christmas (to Brid for the weekend for the panto, that is!) and having to remember to take my pills with me bothered me, as I'm useless at remembering things and I felt a bit panicked that I'd forget them, having had bad side effects from forgetting to take the odd one in the past. I'm genetically predisposed to depression, I have nothing to be miserable about really, I just get really black days/weeks sometimes as well as hyper ones (which are usually hyper hours, fast burn out these days!).

But I guess I'm just trying to say (scenic route, I'm not very concise I'm sorry!) that I sort of understand and despite what the docs say, things can get better. One doctor told me I would just have to live with it and it would never, ever go away! He was quite serious. I sort of know that it can crop up any time but to say that to someone who has come into surgery feeling at their lowest ebb is a bit of a shocker! I did laugh about it actually, even at the time.

But anyway. I now have an urge for a raspberry mojito! Kids have been dropped off at school - had some issues to deal with as my 4 year old is getting picked on which the mother of the bully thinks the teachers should deal with, and not her. Ho hum. Little un' only started full time last Wednesday and is putting on a brave face mostly but this has knocked her for six. My 6 year old is friends with the bully which makes it worse :eek: but she's under strict instructions to report back any wrongdoings and stick up for her sister. It's very complicated having children, isn't it? If I'd known I'd've stuck with dogs.

So anyway, froglet today is doing a plum cobbler to put a smile back on Titch's face. And also put more washing away. I did look at the pantry yesterday and then shut the curtain...today I might have another look and maybe wipe a shelf and see how it goes, as they're filthy from brick dust from having the cooker hood fitted (months ago). I have to get some shopping in too which is a frog for me as I don't feel like seeing people at all today and I'm a bit worried about that. Another froglet is to clear the dining table of colouring stuffs, waterproof trousers, random pieces of paper and bowls with screws and badges and bits of nonsense things in.

I hope that the wind isn't too bad where everyone is and that you are all feeling ok today.
Luce xxx
ps approved foods has free delivery on orders over £40 until tomorrow. Can someone please unplug my pc... :rotfl:

Lizbetty

ps I love you lot, I do! It's so fab to see folk chivvying each other along in such a lovely way to get things done and feel better, and also realise that we're all human and on bad days breathing and eating and things is actually doing enough and we don't have to whip ourselves about it. xx

Football_Widow_2

Morning all. We have sunshine and a breeze - feeling how autumn should be!

Have walked the dog, taken the cat to the vet, made a cup of tea and had my fruit loaf!

No going back to bed for me today - you are all motivating me to get up and do.

So I think I'll do a dump run today. Put all the washing away (why do I let it build up!) Start my studying and maybe do a bit more weeding - we'll see.

Have a good day all x

p.s. Luce - can you tell me what approved foods are and why you would want have so much of it????

abwsco

I've gone through some clothes in my wardrobe and put them in a bag ready for the charity shop. Had to try them on and double check they didn't fit me anymore which is why I've put it off. Can't take them to the shop though as DH has used the car today to get to work as it's sooooo windy.

I really have to be "in the mood" for doing things like this:o I wasn't today but made myself do it.

Still haven't cleaned my kitchen blind though and that can wait!

Am loving this thread:)

Mumof2_2

Lucyeff sounds like we could be long lost twins doesn't it! I can't believe your GP said that to you - shocking :mad:. My GP specialises in mental health and she has been fantastic. She wants to see me without any 'episodes' for at least a year and then we can start to think about very very slowly dropping the meds down a touch. At the moment I'm perfectly fine on them and don't even want to think about dropping. I take Venlafaxine 75mg twice a day - Citalopram wasn't working .

Well done to you on what you've got planned for today. I hope your 4 year old has a good bully free day and enjoys her plum cobbler. Sounds like the bully's mum needs to speak to the child in conjunction with the teacher - not just leave it all to the teacher. My 4 year old is doing his second afternoon today, they look so diddy don't they!


Just finishing my cup of coffee then off to the local shops to get a few bits and stop at the farm shop to get some stuff for the chooks so I can do another tadpole and worm them! Then I need to take a photo of something so I can keep my promise and list something somewhere

Be back later ..... enjoy getting rid of your tadpoles/froglets/frogs everyone!

Lizbetty

Football_Widow wrote: »

Morning all. We have sunshine and a breeze - feeling how autumn should be!

Have walked the dog, taken the cat to the vet, made a cup of tea and had my fruit loaf!

No going back to bed for me today - you are all motivating me to get up and do.

So I think I'll do a dump run today. Put all the washing away (why do I let it build up!) Start my studying and maybe do a bit more weeding - we'll see.

Have a good day all x

p.s. Luce - can you tell me what approved foods are and why you would want have so much of it????

I feel your pain. I always have good intentions re washing, Football Widow. My mum says 'do it every day! Then you won't get in a mess with it.' So I do that for three days. Then somehow end up with four baskets of mucky stuff, a wet load in the washer and a tumble dryer with a load of half dried washing both sat there a week. I must have blackouts or something because I truly have no clue what happens inbetween no washing and four baskets worth.

I'm not sure if I dare tell you about Approved Foods! They sell food which is out of date or nearing the date, some of it is in date but just cheap. I once ended up with a huuuuge tub (I mean huge, a lot of kilos) of Branston tomato relish for 5p. It sat in our hall, I made one sandwich with it, gave one jar away and then I'm so ashamed to say I skipped it I tried giving people it! My friend laughed like a drain when she saw it. A lot of the things are in bulk or at least cheaper if you buy them in bulk. I can't resist a bargain, but I do go overboard, and my pantry can only take so much. DH dreads the big boxes arriving. I love it! It makes me want to wee when it arrives, it's so exciting. I open all the boxes, have a look at stuff, get bored, leave it all in the room and then weep about tripping over it a week later.

http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/ They are good, but I did warn you! :rotfl:

Lizbetty

Mumof2 wrote: »

Lucyeff sounds like we could be long lost twins doesn't it! I can't believe your GP said that to you - shocking :mad:. My GP specialises in mental health and she has been fantastic. She wants to see me without any 'episodes' for at least a year and then we can start to think about very very slowly dropping the meds down a touch. At the moment I'm perfectly fine on them and don't even want to think about dropping. I take Venlafaxine 75mg twice a day - Citalopram wasn't working .

Well done to you on what you've got planned for today. I hope your 4 year old has a good bully free day and enjoys her plum cobbler. Sounds like the bully's mum needs to speak to the child in conjunction with the teacher - not just leave it all to the teacher. My 4 year old is doing his second afternoon today, they look so diddy don't they!


Just finishing my cup of coffee then off to the local shops to get a few bits and stop at the farm shop to get some stuff for the chooks so I can do another tadpole and worm them! Then I need to take a photo of something so I can keep my promise and list something somewhere

Be back later ..... enjoy getting rid of your tadpoles/froglets/frogs everyone!

It's great that you have such a supportive GP. It makes the world of difference doesn't it? :T I had a love hate relationship with Prozac. I'm just rubbish at taking pills but god it made me get stuff done! I was like wonder woman on a good day. Well, sort of. I wouldn't hesitate to go back onto them if I needed to. I must confess I replaced prozac with wine a little bit (not first thing on a morning mind you!:rotfl:) but this last stint of illness has weaned me off wine and I'm sticking with that. It's weaned me off eating everything that's stood still as well, and so I'm counting my chest infection as a blessing in that sense. A good kickstart to the diet!

ps we have chickens too! Sorry, I just had to tell you that. I would say are you sure you're not me, but you mentioned going to the shop without a hint of panic and so you're obviously like me but far more rational and capable! x

monnagran

Dear, dear Lucyeff: Do not order any more food, approved or not. Did you hear that? DO NOT ORDER MORE FOOD. Just remember that you've close to 2,000 tins of olives to get though first. I read your story and I wanted to cry. Petal, just getting through the day earns you a trumpet fanfare from me. Just keep going, as the dratted Flylady says - baby steps.
Mumof2: you're not dim honey, I get carried away. Green puddles are all that's left when you have stamped on a frog. Nauseating thought isn't it?
My frog today, ( I've just typed 'toady', Freudian or what?) is typing out the pattern for Christmas Stockings that a lady I know wants to send to her daughter in America. I promised it just after last Christmas but it involves climbing a ladder to the top shelf of a very tall cupboard and rummaging around among the decs, cards and other festive paraphenalia for the pattern. Anyway, that's done but the typing isn't and if I don.t get on with it I'll be dodging into shop doorways to avoid the good lady.

jammy_dodger

good afternnon everyone ,

what a cold day it is here today , ive been delaying turning my computer on as it can be quite a distraction and before i know it hours have passed ( mostly on here )

i have just discovered the knitters threads over 142 pages :eek: so very distracting as i am picking up needles again as a relaxation in the evenings and there are some great inspiring ideas , hopefully i'll get a few things done for presents this year

anyway enough ramblings am chuffed i've sorted out kitchen cupboards today , all organised ....again ...and i have been able to mentally stock check what i have in to save me shopping Lucyeff i cant match your pile of olives but have found several tonnes of dried tapiocca . i must have plenty of food in so shall echo monnagrans mantra ....no more shopping

am back to work on nights for the next 4 so never get much done with my zombie like state

a pat on the back all round for clearing frogs and taddies :T

Flibsey

well done to everyone today!

I've managed amazing things today!
hubby finally hung the kitchen doorway curtain pole so I had to make curtains. I made one for the doorway and one for the door-less cupboard too. ok so the doorway curtain is currently temporarily held onto the curtain rings using RMT badges, safety pins and a brooch, but what the heck.

I also cleaned out my drawers, wardrobe and sorted it into charity, bin, keep out and store. storage stuff is in a vacuum storage bag on top of the wardrobe now. drawers are tidy and sorted out and I have a winter capsule wardrobe so although I wash and wear the same things time and again, I now don't have other stuff cluttering my drawers.