Two Pennies Left

Fortune_Smiles

I didn't go to Step yesterday Instead I had a lovely relaxing day:

• painted some more of the Water Lily (Work in Progress)
• leftover Vegetarian Casserole made into soup for lunch
• caught up on some paperwork
• Sausages with Mustard Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy & Peas from the meal plan for supper
• off to the Comedy Night at the Rugby Club with friends last night. £10 for 2 tickets and £10 for drinks so a cheap night out. I drove so am hangover free this morning. Not so the friends. We went back to someone's house for drinks after :eek: Feeling really proud of myself though. There were lots of snacks on offer, including baked Camembert which is a favourite of mine. I didn't eat a crumb :A. I've lost about 3lbs this week :T

Mr F is still feeling poorly so we will probably have a lazy day at home today.


Have a great weekend all


Fortune x

beanielou

You have more willpower than ,me on the food front:o
Happy Saturday

Fortune_Smiles

Mr F is worried because I've upset the DSS's. I balled them out yesterday over Father's Day. For the 11 years Mr F and I have been together I have watched him check the post Father's Day weekend to occasionally find they've remembered to send a card. I've watched him settle himself into his arm chair on the Sunday morning to wait for the 'phone calls which rarely come. I've reassured him that they're lads, lads never remember that type of thing. It's normal. But I can't say that now because they have partners who don't forget Father's Day.

So another Father's Day with no cards and no 'phone calls. DSS1 put a note on FB then went off for a day out with his girlfriend. DSS2 sent a text to say he couldn't speak to his Dad because he was at the in-laws celebrating Father's Day.

Mr F never says anything but I can imagine how he feels and I can't make excuses for them any more. I flipped and sent them a very 'to the point message'. The results - some frantic 'phone calls to Dad and I am persona non grata.


Was I too harsh? Should I have stayed out of it? They are obviously smarting and very unhappy with me. I'm not asking them to send expensive presents or drive 5 hours to visit. Just a card or a 'phone call. Surely that's not too much to ask.


So much of yesterday was spent being cross but I did manage to get a little more painting in before this all kicked off. Tried a different technique for the lily buds and am really pleased with how they've turned out. Also, discovered I have 51 'likes' on my FB page - that's amazing! I am so pleased. Work in progress here if you're interested.


Wonder how long it will take for the dust to settle.


Hope you all have a good week.


Fortune x

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning Fortune, I love looking at your FB page but haven't liked due to anonymity:o

I would have done the same as you re DSS. They are probably smarting as they know you are right and they should have been more thoughtful. It's always difficult to know whether to say something or not but you're the one who sees Mr Fortune and even though he may not say anything about it, you can tell he's hurt.

Sending a hug over and I'm sure it will blow over

Tilly x x

Fortune_Smiles

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

Morning Fortune, I love looking at your FB page but haven't liked due to anonymity:o

I would have done the same as you re DSS. They are probably smarting as they know you are right and they should have been more thoughtful. It's always difficult to know whether to say something or not but you're the one who sees Mr Fortune and even though he may not say anything about it, you can tell he's hurt.

Sending a hug over and I'm sure it will blow over

Tilly x x

Thank you Tilly. They're not used to me being so cross and, I'm afraid, I didn't hold back. You're right it will blow over but they might not speak to me for a while.


You have been so supportive of my painting - right from the very beginning. It's so appreciated. I wouldn't expect any of my MS friends to like my page though for exactly that reason - anonymity. I do get some stats which give me a total number of people who have clicked on the pictures (no names). It's much more than the number who have liked and I suspect it's my friends in the box making up the numbers


Any sign of that email yet?


Fortune x

shala_moo

Fortune, I think the lily painting is my most favourite yet.. the colour of the water against the lily is just beautiful.:T


I think you've done the right thing with the DSS's, sometimes people get a bit too wrapped up in their own lives and forget to think of others.. bet they won't ever forget again! I'm sure next they see you they'll be sheepish rather than annoyed.


xx

Fortune_Smiles

shala_moo wrote: »

Fortune, I think the lily painting is my most favourite yet.. the colour of the water against the lily is just beautiful.:T


I think you've done the right thing with the DSS's, sometimes people get a bit too wrapped up in their own lives and forget to think of others.. bet they won't ever forget again! I'm sure next they see you they'll be sheepish rather than annoyed.


xx

Thank you shala_moo. I learn so much with each painting and feel like I am improving all the time.


You're right, the boys won't forget again - they might not speak to me again either though Although I think they should forgive me one loss of temper in 11 years.


Fortune x

rtandon27

Fortune_Smiles wrote: »

...Was I too harsh? Should I have stayed out of it?...

Fortune you are 100% correct to have spoken up!

Like you, I watch my OH every father's day & see how quietly upset he is that his three adult off-spring can't be bothered.

As his partner you have every right to say your peace, no matter what he is their father & it's only one day a year that they should feel obliged to acknowledge him!

:grouphug: a hug for you (minus the dodgy part!) - hope all blows over soon

beanielou

I think you are quite right.
As you say they are adults and it only takes 5 minutes to send a card or make a phone call.
My DS was late to his dad with the card & I know it was hurtful.

Fortune_Smiles

rtandon27 wrote: »

Fortune you are 100% correct to have spoken up!

Like you, I watch my OH every father's day & see how quietly upset he is that his three adult off-spring can't be bothered.

As his partner you have every right to say your peace, no matter what he is their father & it's only one day a year that they should feel obliged to acknowledge him!

:grouphug: a hug for you (minus the dodgy part!) - hope all blows over soon

beanielou wrote: »

I think you are quite right.
As you say they are adults and it only takes 5 minutes to send a card or make a phone call.
My DS was late to his dad with the card & I know it was hurtful.

Thank you both - it's really good to have your support. I know I was right to speak up. It's the consequences that are going to be difficult. Mr F has had a couple of 'phone calls and texts but neither of them has spoken to me yet. I'll give it a bit of time.


Fortune x