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Update on all alone in a cottage all weekend
anxious_mum
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For anyone who didn't read my previous post, I was nervous at being in a tiny cottage in the middle of nowhere for the weekend whilst I bring my youngest son up North to stay with his dad. For everyone who did, well. I am in heaven!
My lovely ex brought me round a basket with lots of really nice things from the area....ice cream was included!
As you can see, I have an internet connection, which I didn't need last night because I spent the evening watching DVDs that I'd intended to watch but never had the time, whilst eating chocolate and drinking wine.
I've done the facepack, had the bath oil experience, and had the most wonderful long walks with my dog which I never would have done at home - too many things to do, kids to see to, cleaning, etc etc ...e...t....c!
I've bought some lovely lamb chops for my tea tonight (wouldn't normally have them, far too expensive) and intend to spend the rest of the time messing about on the internet, eating (more) chocolate and drinking (more) wine and not worrying about the 18 year old who is at home alone!
Thanks to all you lovely people who boosted my confidence and told me to get out here and embrace it. Thing is, I think I want to stay!
My lovely ex brought me round a basket with lots of really nice things from the area....ice cream was included!
As you can see, I have an internet connection, which I didn't need last night because I spent the evening watching DVDs that I'd intended to watch but never had the time, whilst eating chocolate and drinking wine.
I've done the facepack, had the bath oil experience, and had the most wonderful long walks with my dog which I never would have done at home - too many things to do, kids to see to, cleaning, etc etc ...e...t....c!
I've bought some lovely lamb chops for my tea tonight (wouldn't normally have them, far too expensive) and intend to spend the rest of the time messing about on the internet, eating (more) chocolate and drinking (more) wine and not worrying about the 18 year old who is at home alone!
Thanks to all you lovely people who boosted my confidence and told me to get out here and embrace it. Thing is, I think I want to stay!
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Hurrah! So glad you are having a nice time, and so nice to hear of someone getting on so well with their ex partner and child's other parent!0
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I'd love a weekend like yours ! Glad you're enjoying it, and it's nice to see that you have an ex you get on with too. My ex came yesterday with a huge bunch of flowers for me for my birthday ! You don't have to hate each other do you ? I think life's too short.0
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Glad you're emjoying yourself
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Exactly, Meer53, life is too short! We went for a lovely long walk this morning, it was lovely to see him and our youngest together. And flowers! Happy birthday to you!2013 NSD challenge 3/100
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Glad you had a brilliant time, when are you doing it again? :rotfl:Treat other's how you like to be treated.
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What a great update - thank you, OP. Things like this make my weekend!
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It sounds fab! I hope you have a lovely weekend:DTry to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.0
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Peace, quiet, wine, icecream...
What more could a girl want?;)I'm not that way reclined
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Sounds like heaven to me! What a lovely gesture from your ex as well :TCross Stitch Cafe member No. 32012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 240
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Wonderful! And it does show that there can be civilised behaviour after divorce for some people 0
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