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

jakesbakescakes

freespirit - great news about the drs and fantastic to hear you are 'out and about' again. I love your idea to set yourself a daily going-out goal, my old house-mate struggled to get out of the house due to feeling so overwhelmed by it all - he decided to set himself a timer and started off with just a couple of minutes walk each day but every day he added on an extra minute which really helped to add structure and boost his confidence. HTH

Big wave to everyone else, just about managed to catch up with the thread.... I only left for 4 days to induldge in a relaxing centerparcs break with the kids! back to reality now......

freespirit66

jakesbakescakes wrote: »

freespirit - great news about the drs and fantastic to hear you are 'out and about' again. I love your idea to set yourself a daily going-out goal, my old house-mate struggled to get out of the house due to feeling so overwhelmed by it all - he decided to set himself a timer and started off with just a couple of minutes walk each day but every day he added on an extra minute which really helped to add structure and boost his confidence. HTH

Big wave to everyone else, just about managed to catch up with the thread.... I only left for 4 days to induldge in a relaxing centerparcs break with the kids! back to reality now......

Oh that is a good idea, it wouldnt feel so overwhelming then would it? Thankyou, glad you had a lovely break!

Own_My_Own

freespirit66 wrote: »

Well i think i may be succeeding in my quest to man up this year, i walked to the drs and back this morning (only 8 mins not exactly a trek) but to me it is, a) the walking on my own bit, leaving the house and b) going to the drs (its only taken 4 months to get myself there) But she was very pleased, didnt want me to go on any stronger anti-depressants, she said it will all fall into place in time, so i feel really relieved today, she said i should make myself go out every other day, so that is my next goal!:eek:

Oh NANAMIA too right, loved ones are much more important, and as you say i dont think the summer clothes will be needed yet! How is DH flu?

Well done on your trip out today.

When both mine were little we used to do the next lamp-post walk. I used to just tell them we would stop at the next lamp-post, then when we got there I would say 'shall we see of we can get to the next one ?'. Once when ds was 3 he walked over 3 miles to my Dads house. But he thought we were just walking to the next lamp-post.
Maybe you could walk in lamp-posts ? Just add one a week.

msgigglewick

waves, hope everyone is ok. Just popped on to mention the bodyshop glitch.. Bodyshop glitch for anyone interested

Code on site for buy 2 get 2 free

Add 2 reward cards or 2 little hemp balms then add 2 dearer items and get the dearer ones free.

Put in an order but after the payment bit it came up with something went wrong page but i've got the email come through the orders been placed and its on my account info so sit and wait i guess lol
Not done much in the last week or so really, two migraines which were a bit blah, dd4 is home full of cold.. dh booked tickets to see 'a night with dirty dancing' which is touring down this way near my bday which will be nice to see.

ps not ignoring pm's just not got on laptop to reply properly lol

freespirit66

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Well done on your trip out today.

When both mine were little we used to do the next lamp-post walk. I used to just tell them we would stop at the next lamp-post, then when we got there I would say 'shall we see of we can get to the next one ?'. Once when ds was 3 he walked over 3 miles to my Dads house. But he thought we were just walking to the next lamp-post.
Maybe you could walk in lamp-posts ? Just add one a week.

Thanks OMO, aah thats so sweet re: your DS, bless him. I feel daft just walking round the village with no specific place to go, so that would give me something to think about, we are right next to lovely wooded area, but i dont think im quite that confident yet (or ever will be) walking in woods on my own even with the dog!

freespirit66

msgigglewick wrote: »

waves, hope everyone is ok. Just popped on to mention the bodyshop glitch.. Bodyshop glitch for anyone interested

Code on site for buy 2 get 2 free

Add 2 reward cards or 2 little hemp balms then add 2 dearer items and get the dearer ones free.

Put in an order but after the payment bit it came up with something went wrong page but i've got the email come through the orders been placed and its on my account info so sit and wait i guess lol
Not done much in the last week or so really, two migraines which were a bit blah, dd4 is home full of cold.. dh booked tickets to see 'a night with dirty dancing' which is touring down this way near my bday which will be nice to see.

ps not ignoring pm's just not got on laptop to reply properly lol

:wave: Hello MSGIGGLEWICK, i will pass that onto my girls, thanks.

Nanamia

Aaw freespirit so very proud of you bless you. Baby steps:) the above lovelies have had some brilliant ideas. Thanks for your support I've not unpacked (sssshh) but I've been to playgroup with DGD2, been to visit DSiL, had dinner and chat with DD and big catch up (re:!!!!!ing session) with DN lovely day all in all xxx

Trendyjenny

Well done free spirit x

Hugs to everyone

Nanamia

Moneysavingmumofone I can see you lurking. Pop in n say hi How the devil are you? xxxx

FeistyFidget

Sadly I think I'm too late for the bodyshop discount glitch as its not working for me now Thank you though

Nana, every week seems to have some dilemma that is stopping me from getting into a routine Haven't even seen the gym for two weeks! I will get there though