The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

mardatha

We have a rubber brush that's great mary, but I'm too knackered to do much and the RV is having more heart probs and gets very tired very fast.. so I just wanted to get something easier.

Mrs_Veg_Plot

:xmastree::dance::grouphug::dance::xmastree:

Merry Christmas everyone.

stiltwalker

Monna - that sounds like DS's nursery nativity this morning where half the angels and a king decided to play tag up and down the aisle half way through! Ds's nursery is fab if a little unconventional - they very recently got outstanding from OFSTED with the only point they could improve was putting the coat hooks at a level the kids could reach them (in plan anyhow, as recently had a big swap round). They got a special mention for how well they supported kids with special educational needs and disabilities.


Anyhow, off to bed now - Happy Christmas one and all - much love and thank you to one and all for being an important part of my 'stay sane regime' - love and hugs - Helen X

savingqueen

Good morning and a Happy Christmas to you all.
Fell into bed at 1.30am and we all woke up at 5.45 am. DS10 informed me he came downstairs at 2am as woke up and couldn't sleep and DS8 woke at 4am. Could have been a close call!!!

All pressies opened and DH made bacon butties and huge mugs of 'proper' coffee which will keep us going for a bit. A friend has made me a scarf I admired that she knitted for herself, its gorgeous and so special. Homemade fudge from another friend and a whole bag of goodies from another special friend.

DH bought me a tablet so I have my own technology to get on OS forums whenever I like at home. For the first time, boys went to our local shop on their own, bought us chocolate gifts out of their own money and wrapped and hid them for us - so thoughtful and they are very proud of themselves. Feeling very spoilt and loved.

Boys love all their gifts both big and small. They are currently wearing their bright pound shop wigs from Santa sack and dancing about.

So looking forward to our turkey and trimmings later then planning a wee snooze before playing games with kids and watching 2 of my fav Christmas programmes this eve. DH has promised to do all the dishes and I have the remote control from 7.50 to 11pm!

off to get dressed and start on veggies.

sending love, peace and warm hugs to you all
XXX

savingqueen

A big warm welcome to Prinzess. Hope you enjoyed your supper and pressie opening with your mum last night.

SDG31000

:xmastree: :xmassign: Merry Christmas everyone :xmassign: :xmastree:


I survived cooking for 14 last night and thankfully have leftovers to add to lunch today, which means less veg peeling


My friend's 14 year old daughters were teasing DS1 last night and told him they were going to make sure he was up at 6am this morning. DH gave them DS1's mobile number....so everyone was up at 6am as DS1 had to spread the joy. DS2 was not happy.


I got some lovely presents, including 3 pairs of pjs and 3 new jumpers. My friend got me a gorgeous sewing box which means I have no excuse not to get the sewing machine out again. I also got Knitting for Nerds, so it looks like everyone is getting Princess Leia hair for next Christmas DH brought me a Death Star Cookie jar and a "Come over to the Dark Side, we have cookies" T-shirt.


The turkey is in the oven, the ham got cooked yesterday and I plan as relaxed a day as possible. DS1 brought DH Lego Batman 3 so that is him happy until New Year.


Have a wonderful day everyone xxxxxxxxxx

ginnyknit

Lovely gifts thoughtfully bought or re-purposed including a wicker basket full of socks off OH - just what I needed. Dgs actually joined in for the first time though a little overwhelmed by it all.

Nice big bacon and egg breakfast to tide me over till Oh gets up again and decides he is hungry. Now going to put my feet up till we pick Dgs up for the night so he can relax here and recover from the fuss.

nuttyp

Happy Christmas everyone.......


Just found out OH employers have gone into administration......... not what you want to hear on Christmas day. Don't know what to do, or say. Where do u start?? I have no idea. Want to cry and ask why us???? all a blur. One thing is we have a home and food in the cupboards.


take care all x

maryb

Oh Nutty I'm so sorry. There's never a good time but it is very hard right now at this time of year. Thinking of you

Knit_Witch

nuttyp wrote: »

Happy Christmas everyone.......


Just found out OH employers have gone into administration......... not what you want to hear on Christmas day. Don't know what to do, or say. Where do u start?? I have no idea. Want to cry and ask why us???? all a blur. One thing is we have a home and food in the cupboards.


take care all x

Sorry to hear this nuttyp, are you able to increase your hours at all?