*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

mrs-moneypenny

freespirit so glad you are alright

kiss_me_now9

Definitely wisdom teeth coming through I hate dentists And definitely don't have the time for it this time of year!

Ruth_honey

Oh dear...hubby put two mince pies in the microwave to heat up. I TOLD him just a few seconds, but noooo...
Now we have a smoke filled kitchen, two rock hard wasted mince pies and something glued to the plates like treacle that probably won't come off with soaking. :mad:
It's supposed to be ME that's rubbish in the kitchen!

bunbun2

We have just got back form the Christmas concert at the boys' school. The choirs and orchestras are really very good especially the senoirs. We were sitting next to a couple who are the parents of ds1' best friends a few years ago. I don't know what we have done to offend or upset them but they hardly said two words to us and walked off without saying goodbye:(

I posted my Christmas cards today - yay! that is thanks to this site. people might get their cards before Christmas this year:rotfl:

freespirit so glad you are all OK. that must have been so scary

nanamia I am fine thanks and am trying to adapt my diet to bring my blood sugar down. I have lost about half a stone which isn't too bad. DH is fine and is now on supply teaching. He has worked in a variety of schools - secondary, primary and has also worked with the north east autistic society which he really enjoyed. he loves not being tied to one place. The lack of income is still scaring me but he has had a couple of weeks of 4 days work so fingers crossed things are on the up

pigpen fingers crossed for your dd's move

Crowdpleaser

Sorry all things have been so busy here.

Dd1 is 6 on monday so have been trying to get her bday sorted first. Have just sat on floor wrapping her pressies and got scared silly at kids playing doorbell run in the street. Grrr.

Must admit I have had some panic about xmas and all to get done here. Finished 13 candy sleighs this week for teachers tas and childminders so v pleased.

Have cracked on with xmaa cards with kids this aft. Just dh to finish his bit then can write and post.

Havent wrapped any xmas pressies yet but all secret santas bought wrapped and distributed.

Well time to hit sack I think. Freespirit so glad ur ok. Hugs

Xxx

Crowdpleaser

Oh forgot to say Ive done a pnp message for both kids. Will show next week I think! X

freespirit66

Evening everyone, got to stay up late and pick DD1 up from her works christmas party, DS came home today from his works christmas do which was up in Leeds last night and they were all given an ipad mini and a christmas jumper :eek: as a christmas present, put up in a swanky hotel, had champagne in a sky bar, then a champagne boat trip, then a black tie 3 course meal in a teepee alright for some!

:bdaycake:HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY FRANKLIN :bdaycake:

QUIDSY thankyou yes i will, i always used to but the last couple of years being on our own we just havent had the spare cash
ARTHIEN thankyou, omg i was dying for a coffee :rotfl:that ipad potty is revolting isnt it
PEPPAPIG thankyou yes i will, i will check around
OMO omg i cant believe she rings your friends and DD friends hope she hasnt bothered you any more tonight, i do hope you are right, that is what DD said last night was it, but i just have this feeling of doom to the point where i nearly asked DD to cancel this weekends trip to xmas market but i know im being a twit
MURIE thankyou, i know how you feel we have had non stop c**p this year but with DS getting his job and the last few weeks being easier, i have started to feel i can breathe, but thats when life knocks you down again when things start to get a bit better in my experience
BLUEEYEDGIRL thankyou, hope you feel better in the morning and have a lovely time at the carol service
RUTHHONEY yes we do if we see a normal brown owl, my nan in law used to collect anything to do with owls, but because it was a white one it was just so different, glad you had a lovely day today with your friends, ha i love that your cat has photobombed the piccie :rotfl:
FEISTY thankyou, oh im glad im not the only one with no insurance, its just when you are strapped for cash its one of those things that gets pushed to the back of queue, glad you have got some deccies up, hope you have a fab night out tomorrow for your birthday you definitely deserve it x
PIXTOTTS love the photo of your outside lights
MRSMONEYPENNY thankyou
KISSMENOW oh my DD2 is having trouble with a wisdom tooth at the moment :(hope the pain goes soon
BUNBUN thankyou, glad you had a lovely time today at the christmas concert, i cant believe you have done anything to offend them, take no notice of them, rise above it, glad DH has had a good bit of work
CROWDPLEASER thankyou, you sound busy busy

Nanamia

Wow noway I can't believe baby Franklin is one! Oh my how time flies doesn't it. Fancy you remembering that Freespirit OMG I can't believe the dramas of last night. Thank heavens everybody is ok. DD to the rescue, she's such a blessing isn't she. It must've been very scary for you all. DSs party sounds very swanky doesn't it and what a bonus- an iPad wow, you'd love it, he may share! I'm not surprised you took to the sofa, rightly so. Doesn't bare thinking about what might have happened. xxx
Chrissy I'm delighted you are on the home run now I agree with the lovelies with the iPad case, one that doubles as a stand and auto turns the iPad off. You really don't need anything else xxx
Kiss me now ouch that pain sounds awful , hope you've seen the last of it X
Fevertotell aww bless your DS poor little thing. Children do bounce back a lot quicker than adults, I'm hoping he's going to be well enough to enjoy some of his festive plans at least. And that his germs are banished before the big mans visit xxx
Murie argh I do hope tomorrow is better for you all xxx
Pigpen double woooo hoooo ) well done with the game and fab news about DD. that would be brilliant, to have her and DGS close and safe xxx
Mrs M your concert sounded lovely and then festivities with school today. Very Christmassy Enjoy DHs works do, but not toooooo much we need to hear all about it xxx
Peppa ooh santas sack does sound good, I've one that we use each year as DGD2s stocking ha there is that much to go in it. How lovely to have them staying with you for Christmas xxx
Ruth Hope your friend gets well soon, you are right to stay clear it'd be daft to knowingly go when she's contagious- heaven knows there is enough going around without walking into it! I do love afternoon tea, such a shame I'm not nearer. I'm glad you've had a fun filled festive day today as b_e_g said yesterday it's so good to meet up and catch up. I'm going to try and incorporate that into my new year plans. Love the photo, I've seen a lot of people in Christmas jumpers today so hoping that lots of money for charity was made. Unfortunately I don't own a Christmas jumper so couldn't join in ( can you hear the violins?) And your limelight hogging feline made me chuckle xxx
Pixtotts love the outdoor lights, mine can go on a week today woo hooo can't wait. I love the outdoor lights xxx
Feisty good girl, you are learning fast Put Feisty first xxx
Bunbun well done with adapting your diet to help with the bloods, it's not quite as daunting as it first seemed is it I'm glad that DH is doing well and getting plenty of work. Has he heard any more about his training? xxx
Crowdpleaser it's hard isn't it when the LOs birthdays are so close to Christmas. DGD2s is the 20th and party 22nd! No idea what DD was thinking. She's stressing a little to say the least! I haven't managed to do the candy sleighs yet! Can I ask what sweets/chocolates you used? (Hope you don't mind) xxx

Well in the Nana house I've been most productive today, sweet trees finish, wrapped done. Signs ready to varnish first thing in the morning. Cards posted done. Wrapping is ongoing but I've got till Sunday morning at nine so could still manage it haha xxx

Nanamia

Linky hoping you've had a quiet evening. Mother free hassle!
And that DD is ok xxx

Own_My_Own

Nanamia wrote: »

Linky hoping you've had a quiet evening. Mother free hassle!
And that DD is ok xxx

Yes she has stopped phoning but FM is here so can't really say it has been a quiet evening. Although he is now in bed. Got him a day early as we are in London on Sunday.

Oh and the coat rack fell over into the lounge and broke a stag :eek:
I keep telling the kids to even their coats out, but they still keep putting them all on one side. :mad: