No T Words mentioned at all - a fresh start

Lordhightiggythe3rd

Well DD still has a cough but is feeling a lot better.
We are all getting excited now we are tracking santa and watching some films
Gonna be at the in laws tomo and then my mums on BD so looking forward to that lots of yummy food and a drink or two
Hope everyone has a very merry xmas xx

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Hello everyone, just popped on to wish you all a happy and peaceful christmas and to say thanks for all the sharing and friendship that has been on the thread this year. You are all a comfort and the help and advice is outstanding, Bless you all Cheers Lyn xxx.

flowertotmum

Hi i am back..christmas did not go to plan...my poor grandchildren have come down with vomiting bug and conjunctivitis..Christmas eve and christmas day my dd did nothing but clean up and the littlies were not interested in the presents...now we were supposed to have everyone for tea today and thats not happening,,my other grandchildren have got conjunctivitis..so today is a lazy day..going to watch films and veg out..i feel so sorry for my girls as they were soo looking forward to seeing everyone...but i feel even more sorry for my grandchildren..Iris looks so pale and fern is mardy bum..i am hoping tis not the start of bug...ahh well..these things happen..hopefully new year will see them all ok..
Good news is my eldest dd got engaged christmas day to her chap..she rang me at 6ish on christmas morning..crying and laughing..to tell us..her ring is gorgeous..an antique diamond ring..looks so elegant..am soo happy for them...about time is what her dad said lol...
Anyway jusy a moan..i hope your all ok..and having a lovely time with your families..thank you for all the love and lovely advice you give...
love ftm

scottishminnie

FTM - that's really rubbish. You've had such a miserable time recently I really hoped you would have a smooth Christmas. Hugs to everyone and I hope they are better soon.

I've just taken the tree and decorations down as we are heading off to the US for a few weeks so it looks remarkably bare. I'm having a mad baking session though so I can leave lots of goodies with my parents. They quite often have a steady stream of visitors over the festive season so I'm sure some home baking will come in handy.

I may be back later once I've finished baking/tidying and packing. Have a warm, cosy day everyone and do as little as possible.

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Hello all, FTM so sorry the grandchildren were poorly over christmas what a dissapointment for you and the girls, hope they are all on the way to being better now and that your two didn't come down with anything either. Huge congratulations to your eldest daughter on her engagement, there must be something in the air these days, yes? It's like no29 busses, you wait for ages and then two come along at the same time, it's sooooo lovely though, awwwwwww!!!!!! Happy new year to you all and much love from us down here.

SM hope you had a lovely christmas and that you both have a super time on your trip to the US. I hope you are going somewhere that the snow hasn't disrupted and can be warm while you're there - Happy New Year to you both, Cheers Lyn xxx.

katep23

Got a bargain in Robert [EMAIL="Dy@s"]Dy@s[/EMAIL] today - they had bird feeding stations reduced from £20 to £8 so I got one as it has a dish for water, we couldn't work out how to put water out for the birds.

I wonder if it may be squirrel-proof as well which is important round here as our fat-balls keep going missing (including the net!)

Congratulations to Mrs LW and FTM on DD's engagements, what a lovely present.

flowertotmum

Hi all..well everyone is recovered enough to celebrate now..popped open the champers for Andrea and her fella...no plans to get married just yet..she said its just nice to be engaged .
Me and MR FTM sat down last night and planned for next year..lots of ideas..more growing and more make do and mend..we are definitely up for more self sufficiency and learning new skills .He is going to have some time off in January to get polytunnel and greenhouses up and running plus any decorating that needs doing so its done..i have lots of de-cluttering to do and toys and clothes to go to charity shops..
I have drawn up a small list of things i would like to teach the girls...sewing by hand and machine..knitting and maybe a little embroidery too...also to help me with household jobs..sorting laundry and folding clothes..a little responsibility would do them good i think..also i would like them to have a say in what we grow and eat too..rather than just following on behind me..i want them to have ideas and opinions of their own..once a week we will sit down and discuss what we have done and what we would like to do.
So thats the plan and i hope to stick to it..
going to have a cuppa and help Fern with a puzzle ball...
love to you
all
ftm

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FTM - You could give the whole world a lesson in how to be the best mum and bring up wonderful all rounders with life skills for every situation. You are a rare thing in this day and age, you have vision and relevant skills to teach your oh so lucky littlies all they need to know for a viable and successful future, you are a heck of a good lass!!!!! I've said it before and I'll say it again - this world is a better place for having you in it!!!!! Cheers Lyn xxx.

scottishminnie

Just popping in briefly from across the pond in case I don't get back on tomorrow. Have a happy New Year everyone, raise a glass to all our successes in 2012 and here's to many more in 2013. You have all been an inspiration to me over the last year and I truly feel I have a wonderful non judgemental support network.

Here's to all of us:beer:

p.s. fingers crossed the weather is being kind. It's currently 60 degrees with me and the locals are wearing thermals!

flowertotmum

Hello all...i echo what SM has just said..Thank you all for the love and support for me and my family..through a difficult time for me and my family..thank you all from the bottom of my heart..
MLW..you make me blush..i just want to do whats best for my family and i really think small things make a huge difference in lives of people you love..
SM if i had known you were going i would have asked you to cheekily pick me up a bottle of Morton's season all season salt..to make my own KFC . Would gladly pay you..long as you don't get stopped by customs lol..
Anyway i want to wish you all a very Happy and successful 2013..cheers to you all.
love
ftm and the flowertots plus Mr (grumpy) flowertot..