'supporting each other through really tough times'

GreyQueen

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Oh Prudence, it's obvious to me that Nursie has found her true vocation in the wonderful land down under, and it would be an act of unmitigated selfishness for me to insist that she return to this blighted isle to reside in my broomcupboard. No, I simply cannot do it, it would be so wrong.

What can I possibly offer a woman so much more travelled that myself, who has seen so much? No, she must get together with Softstuff's physio to design an exercise regime to return that dear lady (Softie not Nursie, I mean) to full and vibrant health.

And she could always be set to squashing bugs and scrubbing mold off the patio furniture if Softstuff required a little bit of extra help around the apartment.

I shall just toddle off to put together a care package of Nursie's favourite belongings (bullwhip, gimp mask, packet of Werther's Unorignals, pot of Vick and a cuddly kangaroo) * and dispatch them to Australia immediately.

No need for such effusive thanks, it was the least I can do. I shall be planning to relocate my domicile so that in the event of her return, she may never find me.

* If you can't work it out you're officially too young to be tole. Heck, it's my imagination and I'm too young......

fuddle

Kittikins wrote: »

Fuddle - hope you don't mind me asking, but did the uni reject you before or after interview? I've been applying for PGCE (teacher training) and was rejected from Uni 1 after interview and Uni 2 rejected me without interviewing. I'm in two minds whether to contact Uni 2 and ask them why they didn't feel I was worth interviewing as I know (ok, think) I'd be a very enthusiastic and hard-working student and committed teacher, and when I went to Uni 2's open day, I loved the place and the people, so was very disappointed not to have the chance to interview and blow their socks off

My application wasn't good enough to even get an interview. Well done for getting to the interview stage. You've had the experience now to blow their socks off next time

stiltwalker

GreyQueen wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
I shall just toddle off to put together a care package of Nursie's favourite belongings (bullwhip, gimp mask, packet of Werther's Unorignals, pot of Vick and a cuddly kangaroo) * and dispatch them to Australia immediately.

No need for such effusive thanks, it was the least I can do. I shall be planning to relocate my domicile so that in the event of her return, she may never find me.

* If you can't work it out you're officially too young to be tole. Heck, it's my imagination and I'm too young......

I do hope it will be a knitted mask GQ - oh no don't even go there! We got in trouble last time. :rotfl:

Well I ought to be doing my essay this evening but after today I just don't have the mental energy. The small ones have been at the espresso again (well, not really, they're not allow to try it - til they are at least 40!) DD has been in permanent boing mode since she got up and DS has been doing his Chris Bonnington impression climbing the furniture all day.

Have been doing more coffee morning stuff in between times - more lovely people offering help and donations - truly heart warming. I am so going to have to have a box of tissues handy at all times as it quite makes my eyes leak!

Hugs to all X

kidcat

Evening toughies, its been a tough few days and I have to say I am exhausted now. I have been battling a migraine today - I was actually sick with it this morning, cant remember it ever being so bad.

Its just been so busy and to add to the chaos one of our schools was OFSTEDd yesterday and today, as a governor I was called in and grilled along with my colleagues.

We had final feedback today and now await the report.

With PTA stuff at one of the other schools and an exam being thrust on DS14 (they forgot to tell us or prepare) its been a hell of a week and tomorrow looks just as bad. Am so glad that it is Friday tomorrow.

OH is off work still with his "back" so is refusing to do alot of house hold stuff which also adds to the week,

Our parent group have really rallied around each other this week and its wonderful to see the support they are providing and receiving

bluebag

sevenup01 wrote: »

Can anyone help with some perspective or possibly advice please?
My eldest daughter (18) was diagnosed with depression 2 years ago. She is taking medication to help and has gotten a lot more stable. My little brother (14) is staying with me currently and has a lot of issues with being bullied very badly at school and being treated rather unkindly by his mum. Dad lives in a bedsit and loves little brother a lot and tries hard to help but a bedsit isnt a practical living arrangement. He is trying to get social housing but its a long wait.
Brother has been self harming and daughter is calling him names (the 'c' word!!!) and accusing him of attention seeking. She has been extremely nasty towards him and i am not really sure why. PArt of me thinks that it is too 'close' to her own ways of coping with her own issues but im not sure. ITs causing a lot of extra stress for us all and i dont know what to do for both my daughter who is clearly struggling, and also my brother who is also clearly struggling. They are both very kind and loving young people when apart from each other but put them near each other and my daughter just rips him to shreds.
Does anyone have any ideas how i can stop my daughter from being so horrible? I am jsut so stuck with what or how to help them both.

Just couldn't read and run here although I'm not so sure I'm any use. When my two girls had that awful hating each other just because they were breathing malarky, it really wore me out.

Finally I sat them both down ( at opposite ends of the couch!) and told them I didn't expect them to like each other, I didn't expect them to be friends but while they were both under my roof I jolly well expected them to be civil to each other and anyone else in the house.

They had to be reminded very often that I demanded civility and it certainly didn't solve all the problem, but it did tame it somewhat.

Hope you can find something that gives you all peace, it can be very hard raising teens.

Mrs_Veg_Plot

sevenup01, this sounds like sibling rivilary to me as well. There is only 18 months between me and my next sister. Sister number 3 arrived when we were 3 and 5 and as we got older we were horrible to her including fist fights, I remember putting her over my knee one day and smacking her backside for her when she was about 10 . We all get on well and laugh about it now.

Have not been on this week but have started my new job and I am loving it.

Will catch up properly this weekend, hope you are all well

Mrs VP

Popperwell

Nargleblast wrote: »

Feeling like Spring is on its way - sunshine despite the cold, and so relieved that my Dad got through his op safely yesterday and is now back on the ward. I knew he would be ok, being in the best place in this country for the procedure he was having, but you still worry. And now there's relief all round that he's ok. I asked for lots of good wishes and healing vibes and they obviously did the trick so many thanks to all.
We are so lucky to have the NHS - like all large organisations it is not perfect, but when it works well it works brilliantly. Heaven help us if the boogers privatise it!

So happy to hear that as I know I need to arrange an op at some point too and I have had enough of hospitals and you would not be Human not to worry...me I'd try and do without the op but if I am going to have to have it better I do so whilst I am still considered young and they are more likely to bother with me...

Still sending healing thoughts to your Father and his recovery...

I agree about it seemingly being warmer...my house has been these past few days and I have not needed the CH on. I was quite warm outdoors(Ok I had thermals on and a jumper)but at night I usually still feel it becoming chilly(and I see frost forming)but I did not need my scarves, hats or gloves tonight.

I never wore one when Mum was alive but I read of GQ wearing a gilet(nothing special)I think mine cost £16 and I have been amazed how warm they are in all weathers so often I just slip that on that's what I had on tonight. You know those quilted sleeveless jackets...

As I passed a shop to go to the bus station to come home, I passed a shop selling something not unlike what I am wearing(remember I spent around £16)my jaw dropped in their sale they had a gilet in the window...(normal price £120)in the sale £99:eek:no way would I pay that unless it was the normal price and I would have to desperate.

Tried to save some money for now...not having much hair the longest it gets is around the neck area so tonight I blindly hacked some off with a pair of scissors, its tidier and good enough for me. Something Mums are always good at:p

Popperwell

Hope you soon feel well Kidcat...I may have health problems but I don't get colds/coughs but this present head cold knocked me sideways...I spent days in bed just about managing to have troubled restless sleep interspaced with coughing(my neighbours must have been tired of listening to me)

I even stayed up through the night a couple of times and sneaked to bed in the early morning to try not to disturb them. But I lost almost 3-4 days and did not start eating until late yesterday.

Just tried to get liquids into me and like you I got a thumping headache(again something I don't usually suffer with)so can't decide if that was due to the coughing and blowing of my nose(so I assume that would be a sinus thing)or if perhaps I was dehydrated a little. So I sympathise.

Its awful when you can't be bothered...

If distance was not so great on here I am sure many of us would share our food, skills and help with each other...I know that I would...but at least we can share ideas and support ad try and come up with ideas to lighten the load...

Take Care...

Mrs L I purchased some Bovril today...so at least I have some in the house now...also got some more YS bargains...

Softstuff

GreyQueen wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Oh Prudence, it's obvious to me that Nursie has found her true vocation in the wonderful land down under, and it would be an act of unmitigated selfishness for me to insist that she return to this blighted isle to reside in my broomcupboard. No, I simply cannot do it, it would be so wrong.

What can I possibly offer a woman so much more travelled that myself, who has seen so much? No, she must get together with Softstuff's physio to design an exercise regime to return that dear lady (Softie not Nursie, I mean) to full and vibrant health.

And she could always be set to squashing bugs and scrubbing mold off the patio furniture if Softstuff required a little bit of extra help around the apartment.

I shall just toddle off to put together a care package of Nursie's favourite belongings (bullwhip, gimp mask, packet of Werther's Unorignals, pot of Vick and a cuddly kangaroo) * and dispatch them to Australia immediately.

No need for such effusive thanks, it was the least I can do. I shall be planning to relocate my domicile so that in the event of her return, she may never find me.

* If you can't work it out you're officially too young to be tole. Heck, it's my imagination and I'm too young......

Oh no. When I bought the Assam Bold Twinings tea, I knew there was a risk I'd attract Nursie over, but I figured it was worth it.

We have Vicks and cuddly Kangaroos here so you can save the postage there, I don't have the whip or the mask, but wondering if 30m of silk bondage rope would do her instead? After all, postage to over here is so darned expensive. I don't have Werthers though, are the effects of her not having any to be avoided?

I hesitate to say it, but I could use her help. Been so rough with the stomach recently not much has been done and could use kicking into shape. If anyone can do it, Nursie can.

Don't worry though GQ, when I'm done with her I'll send her right back to you. Wherever you are. I'll find you, I'm good like that.

Popperwell

Morning All,
I stayed up as though much improved I did not want to cough and annoy the neighbours but I get plenty of sleep and eat when I wish to so I feel fine...:)

Drinking a tomato and basil cup a soup as I type away here;)and for now I can sleep in the morning should I wish to...its funny how tastes change, I have never been a fussy eater and yet was never much a tomato soup fan or even into ketchup or tomatoes when younger but I'll eat all of that kind of stuff now...

How frugal/stingey am I? remember how people used make jokes about making teabags last and hanging them on a line:rotfl:I have had to go to my food store and get some coffee and I found that I must have purchased some of those sachets that look like tubes when they were on offer.

I assume you are supposed to use one tube per mug...well I find my coffee is strong enough and I can usually get two or three cups out of one sachet so at that rate I guess they are not too expensive...not when they usually have whitener and sweetner included...