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

bladerunner73

his_missus wrote: »

:jDad can come home tomorrow:j

Obviously, he's still very ill but it means we won't be celebrating our last Christmas with him around a hospital bed

That's great news HM, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas together
:grouphug:

quidsy

Fab news his missus. I hope your Christmas together is full of joy and love.

Finally wrapped the last few bits inc the xbox one box and extra controller. Ds still hasn't noticed it in the tv cabinet so as long as we get through tomorrow the surprise is safe.

Blowing up a good un here, our fence has already upturned. Will deal with it tomorrow

rosalie-lavender

If anyone is thinking of buying wrapping paper for next year I have just ordered some from Tesco direct. They have some 10 metre rolls down to £1 and the 3 for 2 offer is still working so 30 metres for £2.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-reindeer-robin-red-christmas-wrapping-paper-10m/503-4700.prd?recommendationId=6e94db39-21a0-41b5-a898-7957894bb11f.0&skuId=503-4700
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-chilly-christmas-wrapping-paper-10m/223-1274.prd?skuId=223-1274&fromRV=true
I think the 3 for 2 ends tomorrow.

freespirit66

Evening everyone, had my DSis1and2, DBIL, DNs and DNs over today, it was lovely to catch up, should really make more effort to see them, the turkey and gammon are out of the freezer :xmassmile and i am feeling much more relaxed now. The weather has been absolutely atrocious and my conservatory roof is leaking OH JOY!!

CHRISSYG wrote: »

Well my shopping is done:j everything is wrapped:j .
Am i bad ? Ive started on DD's birthday pressies [April] Ive pre ordered the Dr who special [christmas day one] and im about to book the tickets to go to the Dr who experience in Cardiff and a nice hotel.
Help i think im addicted to planning !!!

CHRISSYG no not bad at all just very organised

msgigglewick wrote: »

Just had a mad walk in the wind and rain to pop to iceland to get dd2's birthday buffet bits now turkey is out of the freezer lol. Popped into poundland and got a hudl case and headphones, batteries and painkillers too. Just need to pop to town tomorrow to fill gas meter up and get milk.. dh wants to pop to farmfoods later (dunno why)
Christmas pressies are mostly wrapped.. just got my parents and brother/brothers boyfriend ones to wrap but my dd3 wants todo those so we'll do that later. Girls are all wrapped though! phew.
Gonna have lunch then make some mincepies, sausage rolls and cook the christmas ham. Jacket potatos for dinner!
Teens were being most trying this morning. but after the walk seem to have calmed alittle.
Hope everyone is ready for some family fun, happy christmas to all if i don't get back on! and sending amazing new years to you all!

MSGIGGLEWICK and Happy Christmas to you too x

junior_j wrote: »

Hello all xx
nan are you doing good today? Xx
mrsmoneypenny I'm looking forward to gift sets being reduced!
msgiiglewick you sound very organised sweet well done!
pigpen deffo a medal for your super organisation skills x
chrissyg well done on next years planning x
freespirit thanks! I get all my strength from her x I'm nit to bad! No better no worse! Saw asthma nurse got prescribed a new sinus spray however it won't fe ready till Friday xxx

Oh no well lets hope it doesnt get worse for christmas day and when you get it friday it works!!
HISMISSUS that is wonderful news about your dad, hope you have a lovely christmas x

fluffysox

How is it Christmas eve tomorrow??? I've been on here a few times and even written a couple of posts but lost them on my phone but can't keep up atm. But thought I'd just pop in and say although I've been quiet I have been thinking of you all.
We've had lots on in the past couple of weeks. Panto, trip to my fave garden centre with grotto and donkeys for DS and lots of gorgeous displays for me, work xmas meals, dad's 70th birthday party, aunt's birthday meal and our 1st wedding anniversary, and a get together with friends to do our secret santa. Add in shopping, wrapping, a two year old and a two month old and you see why I've been a bit busy over the past ten days
Anyway best wishes to you all. We're nearly there!!!!!

Nanamia

Thanks Ruth for the recommendations book wise. Off to download shortly before I forget Don't want Calling Mrs Christmas to end! Rationing myself to make it stretch a little longer xxx
Festive Princess JJ aww your poor friend bless her Some awful things happen don't they, so glad they are safe. Hope you've had a good day my lovely. Your Mum sounds fab, you make a great team xxx
Chrissy you were up and sorted this morning. I am impressed with your forward planning after a fabulous start and with no proper excuse I'm still going to be running around Christmas Eve! Aw well, it's the way I roll (DD says) xxx
Debndot 2014 sounds like it is going to be your year, the signs are already so positive. Fingers crossed your dreams come true xxx
Mrs M well done! your price sounds fab, so you to be sharing your good fortune You are lovely. I sat and listened to Christmas tunes on my phone whilst having a coffee today as instructed, I've named this interlude from the mayhem Mrs M time xxx
his missus you are amazing me! doing so well! juggling so many different things whilst your thoughts are obviously with your Dad. So very pleased he can come home Make some memories xxx
Msgigglewick phew almost there. How are you feeling? xxx
Quidsy bless your DS, nor even noticed. Ha. X
Marco I've spoken to Linky (well been in touch ) she's ok, not feeling very festive WE NEEEEEEED YOU LINKY. WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH You've been here all year preparing us for this moment, through thick and thin, for the good times and the bad. Please let us repay your kindness xxx
Rosie Lavender thank you for the tip/link. I must resist, I must resist, I must resist. I could probably wallpaper my house with what I've left xxx

Well I'm not really very much further on than early today. I am however feeling very festive.. It's the most wonderful time of the year We DD, DGD2, DH and I went to the Lantern Parade at Chester Zoo. Too late for this year but can very highly recommend to anybody for next year. Will try and pop some photos on tomorrow.. List for the morning wrap 2x Christmas Eve hamper, wrap cake pop hamper. Deliver Christmas Eve hampers and two elderly neighbours gifts, make bedding for DGD2s dolls cot!

Shattered but happy. It's almost Christmas Eve. My favourite day of the year, so blessed again lately xxx


Sister from another mister, pack it in!!! No u r bringing a lump to my throat. Just like Festive Princess JJ and her Mum. We are a blooming good team, with Linky and Mrsinvisible we'd be awesome xxx

fluffysox

Nanamia I am with you on having a fair bit to do.
Have to pop out for a few groceries
Got to wrap my children's gifts, finish a couple of others. Sort out all the gifts I've wrapped into households, they'll all be distributed tomorrow eve, usually BIL collects as his kids are grown up- was us when his were younger. (I have started this but stuff wrapped since then is all hastily put away)
We took Christmas photos of the boys and I've used them in snowglobes from Home Bargains to give as gifts. They look fab if I do say so myself. Bought air drying clay to make handprint tree decorations. But we haven't got round to painting them- never mind ;-)

Chester Zoo lantern parade is definitely on the list for when boys are bigger. Its our neck of the woods (20 minute drive away) Glad you enjoyed it x

junior_j

A quick post to say hello to everyone!

nan sounds brilliant about the zoo looking forward to photographs!
My team is great especially as your part of it

hm such wonderful news ! Have a lovely Christmas and create memories which will stay in your hearts forever my sweet x

Hello everyone else

That's all food/presents/drink brought everything wrapped bar 1 gift I must do! Now at 1:13am me and mum are doing the big bedroom tidy as tomorrow is going to be all about films/food/love then in the evening IMO ff to my friends pub to help out with a event so won't actually arrive home till gone 2:30am or late Xmas day morning!

Please stay safe in this weather also if you have dogs please check your fences for any lose panels as my auntie lost her puppy she got from us early thankfully after 40 "terrifying minutes he found his way home!

Love hugs and festive thoughts go out to you all! Xxx

junior_j

3:13 a the room is sorted and films on record for tomorrow! So blessed! Happy Christmas Eve from this insomniac x

System

:xmastree:Its finally christmas eve:xmastree:

Not much to do today just blood tests at 9am then home to make a pie .
The house is all tidy as DD wanted to put the pressies under the tree last night but i told her we had to tidy/vacuum etc first:D
I hope you all have a great eve


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