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

FeistyFidget

Okay, so I know it kind of goes against the grain of our super preparations, but am I the only worried that if I do all the Christmas bits early (writing cards etc), then when it actually comes to Christmas, I may have nothing to do at all? :rotfl:

No Christmas prep done today, but I finally got round to designing a friends husband anniversary gift that he wants to give to his wife for their first anniversary. I tried telling him politely I wasn't comfortable doing it as it was a graphic poster and that isn't what I do - but he was insistent and really sweet, so I kind of told him I would try, but have been putting it off for the best part of this month. Finally emailed him the proof and although it isn't my cup of tea, he loves it! Just hope he wasn't sparing my feelings

Rebel_Hedgehog

There's normally two good magazines out at christmas. We know about The Christmas Magazine as it has been discussed and came out yesterday. Whilst it is a good magazine I must admit I do prefer the Ideal Homes Specific Xmas Magazine which should be out shortly. I'm not talking about the monthly magazine, but a stand alone one.

Crowdpleaser

Wuvvies, oh bless you hun. I went off the rails at 16. I had to drop an a level because I was partying too hard. Mind you I still came home every night (actually at morning often) and more than once Mum would get dressed and come n get me. But by the time I went to uni at 18 Id done all the mad stuff and settled down. LOL. My Mum was very supportive and let me make my own mistakes. Your daughter will come to realise what she is letting go. I think the best idea would be to let her know your love is always there but she must make her own errors in life xxx

Hope everyone else is ok. Ive rammed some more carp into my locker at work. dreading bringing it all home lol.

Went to B&M on way home today, they are getting lots of their crimble stuff out. I picked up some sticky label tags as I find them easier for the kids pressies and a box of little cards for the girls to send their friends at school. I very very vey nearly bought the Christmas loo roll but its was 1.49 a roll. LOL!

Taking girls to a birthday party at soft play tomorrow. Its DD1's incubator neighbours party at soft play so I wont know any other mums and too far to travel home so I will take my book I think. Have been neglecting reading lately as trying to make as much money as possible on survey sites etc.

xxx

Own_My_Own

Feisty I know I have more than enough on my lists to keep me busy for another 12 weeks.
You don't have to start yet if you don't want to. You can start when ever you feel like it. It's not compulsory. :rotfl:

freespirit66

MrsHayes wrote: »

Freespirit - sorry that you have also had a difficult time with your DD, I think you are right in that she is hurting and is taking it out on those closest to her (as sadly most of us do) you sound like a fantastic mum tho.

Thankyou MRSHAYES that is such a lovely thing to say, i try my best to be firm but fair and the opposite of what my mum was like

mandco wrote: »

had a really lousy wk with poorly kids & it just seems to be more bad news after more bad news lately and so not going to comment individually as I'd be here all day but I know alot of people have been having a tough time too so hugs to eveyone that needs them & congrats to those who have had good/great news

Aah MANDCO sorry you are having a bad time at the moment, hope you have a good weekend, that yankee gingerbread men tart holder will cheer you up

Flowfy wrote: »

I won't be on as much for the next couple of weeks.....ds is playing the music for a show this weekend, which is proving to be massive and has been booked by someone to do the percussion for a cd next weekend, as we can't do rehearsals, due to other rehearsals already booked, they have just sent all the other musical scores to my email. so I am going to print them off and will be helping him to get through them in the next 7 days then he is playing in a jazz festival the next weekend. I will be off and on though, so everyone keep well and happy xx

Hope you and DS have a lovely time, good luck to DS

nic2075

I always leave my cards til the very end of November ready to send out in the first. And I leave my wrapping til the last week before Christmas. I like to make a big thing of getting a glass of wine, or Baileys, putting a christmas movie on and doing them all. I don't like doing things too early incase I don't feel Christmassy enough lol.

I have stopped picking up so many little stocking fillers, I have lost track of what I have bought, need to get everything out and see what I have bought so far x

freespirit66

Bought the XMas Mag this morning, saving it for tonight when the kids are tucked up in bed, shall peruse will a mug of hot chocolate. PICNMIX me too DD came home with it for me plus a winter wonderland bar
DEBNDOT hope you are feeling a bit brighter tonight
CURLY haha i have done the same made myself clean the house, but it is still unopened next to me tonight has been non stop telly so might leave it til tomorrow afternoon now
MISSGIGGLEWICK congratulations to DD that is fab, she must be so pleased, i sympathise with the insomnia it drives me nuts, although at the moment it isnt too bad, but im fit for nothing the next day as well

junior_j

I did try to catch up but after reading four pages I kept forgotting what I had just read l0l still in here day 17 or 18 I think and this morning I had the pleasure of having my skull drilled (whilst awake) under local anaesthetic and a monitor put in! I have been connected to three machines all day all of which are not giving many answers! Headaches still bad but surgeon convinced shunt working fine .. That's 8 brain surgeries I have had now! In 18 months!

Anyways

Still working on gift ideas! Which is always fun lol! Takes my mind of things like the big tube hanging out my head!

Not sure what to buy my mum this year as did want to get her a laptop but don't think think money will allow and shes on about getting herself a laptop lol!

She is single mid fifties and not overly crafty not into cookin and doesn't have many hobbies! I make her sound boring lol! She is my best friend lol are to describe!

Well done on all your finds!

I m sure I have tons of wrapping paper hidden in loft but always go out and buy more lol its a never ending stock of paper and tags and the likes!

freespirit66

PRINCESSKITTY hope you have a great time in Scotland, and hope the cold goes
JEMTOM hope you can get some sleep this weekend
DISABLED_NCIS_FAN thats what good parents are for honey, hope M&S has an offer on at the right time

freespirit66

I have finished task 3 on my list and got all the change into notes for DN and DNs money wallets, they are now all written out and sealed, just need to write my cards tomorrow not at all hard less than 10 i think haha i am another one with only one dear friend and she lives in Devon now so we only see each other once a year, i also bought dark green card to make the cone for my sweet tree (i hope it works) tomorrow i am going to read my xmas mag as havent even opened it yet.

wuvvies wrote: »

hello all. thanks so much for your lovely words. im still texting her but shes cutting herself off completely from me. i have actually sent a text saying day or night i can come and get you when your ready to come home. she was my perfect child but as soon as she turned 16 and met this boy she went off the rails. her dad is a pain in the !!!!. he said to me... why dont you tell her she doesnt have to eat your stupid meals with the family. she can make herself something when ever shes hungry. thats not how we do it in my house. ive got a little boy and he will be confused why he has to eat veg every day while shes having chocolate. the day before she left i made chicken pie one of her favs...totally from scratch.roast potatoes and carrots and kale. i called the kids. she picked up her meal and scraped the whole lot in the bin then TOOK a penguin from my pantry. my husband ( her step dad) didnt see or he would have gone mad. in my house nobody has to clear a plate but your expected to eat as much as you can. she loves junk and will live off it.I am far to soft with her and im going to make it clear IF i have her back ( which of course I will) she will live by my rules. I must be strong. I have been beside myself with utter pain as she was my friend. Ive lost so much. I have my gorgeous little boy but he is happy to do his own this where as she would follow me everywhere and always did things with me. I have told her ive lost my friend in the hope she will understand and she just says "so"
anyway there is a christmas point to this.... i always do christmas eve bags and christmas stockings. would you cut these out for her and just do main presents. a) she may not be here but b) will she think im just making a point?? i have another daughter and shes at uni and she doesnt have christmas eve bags or christmas stocking just the main. I very much need to be done and dusted by november as i having an op and will only have one arm the other will be in plaster. all presents need to be sorted and wrapped by then
so..... treat her as a grown up and just get her the main risking her getting upset or just go for it all and risk her not being here.

Oh god WUVVIES my other daughter DD1 did the same thing, turned 16 was all set to go in the sixth form then into the RAF, then right before her exams she met this boy, at first he seemed ok but then he turned into some headcase, DD gave up the going into the RAF she argued about everything wouldnt take any advice, boyfriend knew it all, i got so sick of it i banned him from our house, she still saw him for another few months but then she began to see what he was like and finished with him (so there is hope yet ) i have never had any trouble with her since. I know kids really do bring you to the end of your tether, and i also would not have put up with her scraping the dinner into the bin, its disrespectful. Sending you lots of hugs, i know it can be an awful time, but you will come through it

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Ok I'm gonna hide behind a wall but - does anyone else find Pinterest boring after a while ?

I saw something on there earlier that I want to make, so rather than forget where it was I opened an account and pinned it. I then thought that I would keep looking incase there was anything else I liked.
Which there has been, but I feel like I am just looking at the same things over and over and over again.

I did feel like that last night i must admit, as i have over 2000 pins :eek: i did have a moment 'what the hell am i doing? am i really going to make half of this' :rotfl:

FeistyFidget wrote: »

Okay, so I know it kind of goes against the grain of our super preparations, but am I the only worried that if I do all the Christmas bits early (writing cards etc), then when it actually comes to Christmas, I may have nothing to do at all? :rotfl:Well some of us can sit on our lazy backsides and watch xmas films, eating what we have prepared, we arent all fidgets like you :rotfl:

No Christmas prep done today, but I finally got round to designing a friends husband anniversary gift that he wants to give to his wife for their first anniversary. I tried telling him politely I wasn't comfortable doing it as it was a graphic poster and that isn't what I do - but he was insistent and really sweet, so I kind of told him I would try, but have been putting it off for the best part of this month. Finally emailed him the proof and although it isn't my cup of tea, he loves it! Just hope he wasn't sparing my feelings

Ooh FEISTY im so intrigued at what you have made i have all sorts of images going on in my head :rotfl:
REBELHEDGEHOG my favourite xmas mag is the xmas Good Food one, i am going to have to stop myself this year, and just get a few not every flipping one, they are too expensive
NIC i love doing that when i buy the xmas tv guide, i have to be on my own no one around, baileys or hot choc, mince pie and circle to my hearts content (SAD) :rotfl:
JUNIORJ my god girl you have been through it, you are so inspiring, i cant believe after all that and you are sitting typing on a laptop, honestly i cannot believe how brave you are, i really hope they find whats wrong this time for you my lovely