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

pigpen

CupOfChai wrote: »

*snigger* Sorry, I know you meant a hydrating-type drink really!

I don't think I've told you all yet, Pretend Christmas last weekend was lovely. OH bought me too much chocolate and it wouldn't all fit in my stocking! And I spent the whole day in my pyjamas drinking prosecco and eating things.

And you know when you've managed to get someone something they really, really wanted, and then when they open the gift and see it, and you see their face completely light up. Isn't that one of the most lovely things ever?

I think OH liked his present .

THAT is my gift.

I put in all this work and feel unappreciated I have my little meltdown or 3 I strop and whine and on Christmas morning seeing the faces of the people I love most in the whole world light up with joy I could cry.. and usually do.

Baby_boo

Hi everybody, it's been too long since I last posted though I have been reading every day.
Own My Own I hope your feeling better and have got rid of your headache.
Happy belated birthday to BunBun and Rosygirl.
Nanamia I'm glad you enjoyed the panto and I love the hot chocolate tray.
Freespirit66 your break sounds lovely I always think it's nice to be in a different environment and how thoughtful of your DD.
JJ I love your festive spirit and I know it's hard work with ill health,your a star oh and your hair is super.
Feisty fidget not long to go now with the shop, sometimes we find the
Strength to keep going I'm sure in the future you will look back and
wonder how you kept going with all the curve balls that life has delt you.
His Missus the hampers look fab and I'm sure they will be appreciated.
I'm sorry about your dad I hope that you are able to have your family
around you,supporting you through this difficult time.
Well am I going to be tired tomorrow I'm still awake because I haven't had
all my meds which I should of had hours ago,I'm so looking forward to tomorrow.my baby girl(22) is coming home for two weeks.I haven't seen her since august as she is at Barcelona university, skype is a wonderful thing,however you can't hug and cuddle them.Thank you to everybody that posts on this lovely forum it's a pleasure to read.Hugs to those that need them.
Baby Boo x

FeistyFidget

pigpen wrote: »

so cute.. my middle grandboy just started walking.. and he is very proud of himself..


I just sneaked on the house of fraser site.. and I just did get mineself a Le Creuset teapot and 2 roasting pans I have coveted for forever.. in coastal blue to match my kitchen. My mother and sister are buying them for me for Christmas and birthday... I decided.


I feel crappy.. I now have tonsillitis .. I am fit to remove the darn things myself they are agony.. they are so swollen I feel like I have things stuck in my throat and it keeps making me gag and cough.. wretched things!


OH out with nursery in the morning, they are going to do a little nativity/carol thing at the church.. I am going to see a house with DD1 or I'd go too.

If you read back a few pages, tonsillitis can still strike even with them removed feel better soon! X

System

i *think* apart from the food shopping and the dog im done:T when my last few bits arrive.
Food shopping is being done on Monday and we are going to Botany bay on Sunday so hopefully will pick up a few bits for the pooch.

Today is my last day until Dec 30th:j
I hope you are all well today.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

hope everyone is alright
i hope the poorlies and stressed get a little relief from their suffering today.
pigpen are you sure its not tinselitis at this time of year (sorry the joys of working in a playground you get a childish sense of humour)
only two more days at work, im really really really looking forward to tomorrow afternoon.
ordered a couple of final final bits off amazin last night - they are suggesting the will be here by chrimbo eve so im happy as everything else has come before they said it would and my postie is the best in the world - he brings parcels to where i work and leaves them in the office if im out. id love to write a praising letter about him to the post office but id be scared of getting him into trouble for doing extras so ill get him his usual bottle.
spent an hour wrapping this morning after DH went work so another hour this morning should clear it apart from whats not arrived yet.

:xmastree:i am offically declaring 11am this morning our 'me time' so unless you are doing something you cant or dont want to get out of, its kettle on grab a cuppa and have an half hour break. read a book listen to music or just chill for a while and think of all the stuff you have achieved and how much joy all your hard work will bring to your loved ones .:xmastree:

have a good morning all

mrsinvisible

good morning, ask who has got alzheimers today? yes big style! I understood that DS and family were arriving here Friday morning, arranged for them to be collected from the airport 3 hours drive away, got an email from DIL this morning saying see you Saturday, phone call to DS ..............yes, its Saturday, so I will have to rearrange transport, hope it works it should be ok, otherwise I'll be off down the road myself.
I had a lovely night out with my friend, nice meal, bottle of wine and joined in the Christmas pub quiz, as we bumped into 2 friends there who are regulars and joined their team. Also the resterant manager was one of MrIs carers, and was lovely to catch up. I cant spell resteraunt and the computer keeps changing it to restraint does it know something I don't?
OMO, I'm sorry you aren't well, and have so much to do, and cant get Christmassy yet, hope you get well soon.
Cup of Chai awwww to OHs face on seeing his pressie.
Pink Steps, glad DS has got his splints, and you have 2 weeks with no appointments, enjoy!
It seems to be tonsil season, with or without them, ouch. (mrsI wraps a soft warm scarf gently around the throats of sufferers.)
Mrs MP 11 oclock it is, then, me time with a capital M 30 minutes of indulgence, I'm looking forward to it, as I am off to clean the bathroom and hoover the stairs. tum te tum te Bethlehem la la de la

pigpen

FeistyFidget wrote: »

If you read back a few pages, tonsillitis can still strike even with them removed feel better soon! X

Yes I do know.. but it is far less likely. They can regrow and they also do not take them in their entirety when they do the surgery which is why you can still get it after they are removed. I am currently getting it every couple of months.. it can't get much worse!

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

pigpen are you sure its not tinselitis at this time of year (sorry the joys of working in a playground you get a childish sense of humour)

I can't see anything sparkly or festive looking down there.. just icky looking so maybe not


Viewing the house with DD1 at 11:30.. need to find lots of paperworky bits.

mrs-moneypenny

everything crossed that the house viewing leads to a new home for the new year for your DD

svyrbdm

Hi all,

Saw this and thought it was very cute

youtu.be/GuQjdSWGptk

Have a watch to warm your heart :T

msgigglewick

Apart from food and a tin of sweets all xmas shopping is complete!!!! i think lol (still hoping i have a few more pressies for dd4 left to wrap or i might have to pinch dh bank card and raid the toyshop on saturday) I really really must keep a better list next year!

Popped into primark this am for some slippers for dd2 as the other girls have all got a new pair. though ahh £5 at the most... another £20 later on gifts for dh's stocking eek! nevermind huh.

Iceland was heaving this morning! my freezer is full to the brim until sunday when i get the xmas meat out to defrost then i can go fill it with party goodies for dd2's birthday buffet on boxing day (hopefully all these people have left me some!)

Exciting house viewing. hope it goes well.. i'd love to move! jealous.

doh at missinvisiable hopefully it will all come together!