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WelshWoofer

LL - I totally understand how you feel. Its very worrying for you and energy sapping. Try to find a little bit of time for yourself. I hope you managed a little potter round the garden - for your own sanity's sake!

Well, last night was the prom and I drove and left about 11pm but that was plenty of time for me to take in all of the very glam teenage girls and boys trying to impress them. Some looked like supermodels - we have a very strict uniform code at school - no make up , hair must be in a pony tail, no nail varnish etc and I hardly recognised a lot of the girls!

One lovely thing happened - some of you may remember the girl that came to me after having an abortion when she couldn't find the courage to tell her family - she gave me the most beautiful card with a lovely message written in it about how she'll never forget me and that I was the only adult that she could trust (apart from family) and a really pretty little silver necklace. She's told her mum after talking it through with me and her mum had taken her out to buy me the present as a thank you for supporting her daughter - it brought me to tears! Sometimes being a teacher is a very hard job but these things make it all worth it. Made my year.:)

I'm tired today but have lots to do - the usual chores of shopping, cleaning and banking etc but I also have an absolute ton of schoolwork to do - my head of dept dumped on me in a big way this week (its caused a bit of a revolt in the dept with everyone saying he should be moved and I should be head rather than deputy head of dept - nice to have a bit of support;)).
Good job its only 2 more weeks to go before the holidays!

I will do some exercise of some sort - can't decide between the Shred or the running Couch to 5K thing - maybe even both:eek:
Right the dog needs walking so better get going....

verynewmoneysaver

So sorry LL.You have such a lot on your plate. Elderly parents can be so difficult. Mine have not settled in Abbeyfields sheltered housing (well Dad hasn't). Trying to get them a bungalow in a nursing home grounds now, but even their doctor not sure if they'll cope there as mum quite poorly and Dad no help at all, and also he gets nasty with Mum. There are meals available but Mum insists she will do some cooking, but she's not up to it .Going to look at one of the bungalows this morning.

That's lovely that your pupil bought you that necklace Welshwoofer.

lizzie157

lessonlearned wrote: »

Double ditto here.

I feel like having a rant and a right old moan - but I'm not sure I have the energy.

I know that this makes me sound awful but I am just so fed up with visiting nursing homes and hospitals, trying to look after OH's best interests and trying to organise my dad.

I think everyone understands this feeling and it's only natural to feel like this. ((hugs))

My mum is coming out of hospital today. I have been trying to get my dad to sort things out. I looked in the fridge, freezer and cupboards - and there's nothing there. This was after he'd "done the shopping". God knows what they are going to eat, he can't cook and Mum is no longer safe in the kitchen. Everything I do or try or suggests gets thrown back at me.

He clearly cannot cope but goes into a blind fury when my sister and I try to organise anything. He has already had several major strops with the hospital and mum's medical team and I just know that he will be totally unco-operative with the carers. He has no idea what is about to hit him.

I would love to see what's written on the case notes. I can see it now - "awkward, uncooperative, unstable". I've tried to warn him that he has to "play the game" and co-operate or Mum will have to go into care but he will not listen to reason. Oh well I guess there's not much else my sister and I can do.

Yesterday, I spent some time re-organising their bedroom and lounge so Mum can at least get round with a zimmer frame. Like many elderly people's houses - it's so full of clutter there's not enough room to a swing a cat - let alone zimmer frames, commodes and the like.

Yes this rings a bell too, a couple of years ago my mum had an op and was advised to move her furniture and do away with her rugs as she was a bit unsteady on her feet but would she? No that was the way her furniture had always been and that was the way it was stopping!! Fortunately she's fine now but she still has the same furniture layout and rugs!!

I'm exhausted and I look really pale and washed out. The garden is a jungle and the house is a shambles. I need to go to the supermarket but can't face it. I feel old, bored and thoroughly cheesed off.

And I am just fed up, fed up, fed up.

Sorry - I'll get me coat.

You're all shaming me with your exercise and healthy eating- I just feel like going to bed and hiding under the duvet. I won't of course. I'll be good and go and have a potter in the garden for an hour. The fresh air might perk me up.

Hopefully I will feel in a sweeter frame of mind tomorrow. I might need a glass or two of something tonight though. :rotfl:

Hope you are feeling a bit brighter this morning.

WelshWoofer wrote: »

LL - I totally understand how you feel. Its very worrying for you and energy sapping. Try to find a little bit of time for yourself. I hope you managed a little potter round the garden - for your own sanity's sake!

Well, last night was the prom and I drove and left about 11pm but that was plenty of time for me to take in all of the very glam teenage girls and boys trying to impress them. Some looked like supermodels - we have a very strict uniform code at school - no make up , hair must be in a pony tail, no nail varnish etc and I hardly recognised a lot of the girls!

One lovely thing happened - some of you may remember the girl that came to me after having an abortion when she couldn't find the courage to tell her family - she gave me the most beautiful card with a lovely message written in it about how she'll never forget me and that I was the only adult that she could trust (apart from family) and a really pretty little silver necklace. She's told her mum after talking it through with me and her mum had taken her out to buy me the present as a thank you for supporting her daughter - it brought me to tears! Sometimes being a teacher is a very hard job but these things make it all worth it. Made my year.:)


Ahhh that brought a tear to my eye. That's lovely. It was great she could approach you and felt that way about you. you should be very proud of yourself.

I'm tired today but have lots to do - the usual chores of shopping, cleaning and banking etc but I also have an absolute ton of schoolwork to do - my head of dept dumped on me in a big way this week (its caused a bit of a revolt in the dept with everyone saying he should be moved and I should be head rather than deputy head of dept - nice to have a bit of support;)).
Good job its only 2 more weeks to go before the holidays!

I will do some exercise of some sort - can't decide between the Shred or the running Couch to 5K thing - maybe even both:eek:
Right the dog needs walking so better get going....

Look after yourself PP - try and have a break from all your hard work even if just for an hour.



Had a lovely evening with DD2 and the lovely lady who is letting her have a ride on her horse. She also showed her some groundwork, getting the horse to back up by wiggling the lead rope etc (natural horsemanship). It was brilliant to see how much control you can have over such a large animal when it trusts you. It went some way to making me feel a bit more comfortable around horses.
My back did hurt afterwards though but it seems to be a bit better this morning. Think maybe the stretching and yoga are working.:)

Not much planned for today a walk with doggy later. Some more reading and perhaps a bit of pampering. Have a good day.:)

Bitsy_Beans

Aww WW that's so lovely I am glad the girl is doing OK xxx

WelshWoofer

Thank you for the comments about the pupil last night - I was chuffed to bits.

Just a quick post to tell you about the bargains I had this morning - all fabbing related.

Superdrug are doing all Dove shampoo, conditioner and bath stuff for better than half price so I stocked up as the shampoo and conditioner is my recommendation for the week:p - and at £1.29 a bottle you can't go wrong! It makes my hair soft and shiny and thick and has a nice smell. They also have Timotei on buy one get two free - so got 3 bottles of that too for the swimming bag. (3 for £1.99)
Then a trip into Boots revealed another great bargain - all Radox shower and bath stuff is reduced to about a £1 a bottle and its 3 for 2 so 3 bottles for about £2:T. The Boots own version of Dove shower cream and bubble bath is also reduced to £1 and is also 3 for 2. I used Boots points to pay and so got 6 bottles for free (would have paid £4 in money so still a bargain).
So I'm all stocked up and will be the cleanest person in the land.:rotfl:

lessonlearned

Just a quickie to let you know that Dunhelm has a great sale on the moment. I think it finishes tomorrow.

As you know I was feeling rather low yesterday so today I went on a mini spending trip to Dunhelm. I bought 8 yes 8 canvas art prints for the princely sum of £26. Bargainilicious. So I'm going to fab my house this weekend.

As you can see I'm feeling a lot better today - had a good mope around last night feeling sorry for myself and it seems to have got it out of my system. I was very good I didn't hit the gin bottle but I did manage a bit of chocolate.:D

WW - what a lovely gesture from your pupil and her mum. I'm glad that the poor girl is feeling better - it's a huge thing for anyone let alone someone so young. She was so lucky to have a teacher like you. I agree that being a teacher is much much more that cramming some facts into their brains.

My English teacher was always very kind to me. She was a childless spinster but she understood girls.:rotfl: She was inspirational.

PP - hope you too are feeling a little brighter today.

Lizzie - nice to see that the pony situation is better for your daughter. Things do have a habit of coming right in the end.

vns Do you think we will end up as awkward as our parents. I know this sounds a bit sexist - but from my experience of working in sheltered housing - it was the men who were the worst. Grumpy and belligerent, the women were usually much more cheerful.

Treated OH and I to a nice DVD for tonight's visit - "The Best Marigold Hotel" because we missed it at the cinema. I think he may want to catch up with "Lewis" so we can save the DVD for another day.

So as you can see I've been a bit "spendy" today - oh and I also "treated" myself to a new mop. No excuses for not cleaning the floors :rotfl:now.

Anyway a bit more gardening - before it rains again;)

Have a great weekend - everyone.

Just edited to say thanks for the Boots tip off - will do a stock up next week if the offers are still on.

WelshWoofer

lessonlearned wrote: »

My English teacher was always very kind to me. She was a childless spinster but she understood girls.:rotfl: She was inspirational.

I guess I could be classed as a childless spinster too now:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better and the retail therapy sounds fab!

podperson

Hi all,

LL - hope you're ok hun, situation with your mum and dad sounds very frustrating - I really hope that once she's home he realises what needs doing and steps up. I was actually at Dunelm Mill last weekend, I don't go much as it's a bit far out but had a mystery shop on there so had a bit of a mooch round and since I need to buy some fabric got some lengths of voile to do blinds out of - a plain cream for the kitchen and a lilac with a bit of a pattern for the bedroom. Have been meaning to sort some for months now so quite pleased managed to get them for free Just need to get round to making them up and buying the pole things for them now (must make sure it's not another few months :rotfl:)

WW - what a lovely gesture from your student, am so pleased that she managed to talk to her parents and they all appreciated the support you'd given her. Some great bargins there, may have a wander down to Boots and Superdrug tomorrow if it's dry.

Lizzie - glad the new horse arrangement seems to be working out so much better x

Well, am still busy but feeling a little better today. Only did a few hours work last night and then a few hours chilling out. Today have been blitzing the house, so the kitchen and bedroom are now looking slightly more respectable and put a few loads of washing on Have reported my bedroom door online so need to wait for them to go back to me with an appointment - at least they can get in for it now! I should really be getting on with some writing but must admit am not feeling very motivated with it today so hopefully will feel more like it later on.
Hope everyone is having a good day x

Hewie29

Hi all

LL - glad you are feeling better today, its good to treat yourself sometimes, you certainly deserve it.

WW - that was lovely of the young girl to give you a card and gift. Can't believe that this time next year it will be my DS's prom, doesn't seem 2 minutes age he started school.

Well I have just returned from helping at my DD's school summer fayre, my last one as she leaves in 3 weeks time, again where the hell have those 7 years just gone. It was all outside so they risked it a little with the weather, it did stay dry, but boy was it windy, not good when you're on a tombola stall and the tickets kept blowing away, made for abit of excitement I guess. lol. Not sure whats for tea tonight will have cuppa and a think.

Enjoy your evening xx

**tracey**

Hi Everyone :wave:hope you don't mind if I join in, I am feeling very frumpy and would love to be fab. I have been reading through the thread and everyone has great goals. My main one is to lose weight but I have a few others too.

I would like to:

1. Exercise 5 times a week.
2. Eat better and make better choices about the food I am eating.
3. Watch less tv and spend more time doing other things like reading etc.
4. Make an effort with my appearance such as wearing make up more often and looking less of a slob.
5. Try to do 30 mins of household cleaning a day.
6. Socialise with friends more, even just once a month. (I am terrible at staying in touch with people)

That should be enough to start with. If I manage to keep it up for 3 months I will be very happy.