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

savingqueen

Afternoon toughies.

MRS CHIP - have you got a hangover? Hope you haven't, sounded a nice evening.

Glad you and Smiley had a fun get together ginny.

Your "fake" fire and all the trimmings sound so cosy cornishchick.

Hope your household is less poorly stilts.

Cheaps, I know what you mean about those people in your little "circle" - mine is even smaller, just me, DH and our boys, cats and a couple of close friends. Other friends also count and somewhere outside the circle in varying rings are different family members from outside our household. I feel sad I am not in contact for now with my parents, especially for our boys but generally feel better without them and the sense of relief not seeing THE MIL is beyond description.... I know we will have to see them all eventually but hoping we can make the gaps in between visits very very long. Tbh won't care if I never saw MIL or FIL ever again!

Jem - sorry to hear about your troubles with school and DS's scooter - I know it's not the same and DS won't understand but could you get one from freecycle to take the edge off the upset for him and maybe save for a new one for his birthday/Xmas? Big cuddly hugs for you today

Princess and nutty - huge cuddly hugs to you too. And for anyone else I've forgotten (sorry if I have) and anyone just reading along - the hugest and cuddliest of hugs.

Supposed to be at two different courses today (follow up for one and start of a new one) and couldn't face either, anxiety too bad. My DBS check for my volunteer role came in post just now and has prompted me to make a final decision to email the boss and tell her I can't start volunteering just yet and why. I feel awful and guilty about it but I am not in the right mental or physical state to support others especially when I have to commit to weekly meetings at set times/dates for 3 months at a time. It wouldn't be fair to the client and will just add to my anxiety.

Decided thought that to balance the negativity of not going to courses today I should do something positive so took up my friend's offer of going to the gym (my 2nd session now!) Have to say I enjoyed the chatting with friend and other gym users more than the actual exercise!

Had a stressful start to the day, DS6 for some unknown (to me)reason really didn't want to go to school, how I got him ready and there on time I will never know. Had a word with brilliant TA to forewarn her (she has seen his outbursts so knows what I mean). he has been fine for ages and not seeing learning mentor this year so crossing everything it's just a blip. May have to reinstate the LM if not I guess.

Ok need to pop to shops to get a few things before school run, it comes along so fast

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kidcat

jem - so sorry I missed your post earlier - have you heard of family fund? They may be able to help with funds towards another scooter, hope you get something for him.

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TAAAA DAAAAAHHHHHHHH Oma is very happy because we've just found out that Lentil is a little BOY!!!!!!!! I'm currently floating round on my own personal pink cloud quite a long way up I'm so happy, He Who Knows is less demonstrative but just as happy, he's not on a pink cloud, he's on the bus!!!!! Lyn xxx.

kidcat

MRSLW - huge congratulations

PRINCESSX87

LYN! Lovely news about baby lentil!! :j:j:j

Your make a fab nanna! Bet you cant wait now for little man to arrive xxx

kezlou

hi all!!!

Princess and nutty (((huge hugs))))

Been a busy week sorting stuff out.
Did my volunteering course on Thursday and Friday, went really well.
Today we did a coffee morning to recruit parents, 32 signed up so far!

Another meeting in the morning 10 till 12, just mad and hectic. Which is good as its keeping me busy.

Pooky

Yay to blue lentils! How exciting, when's he's due?

Fuddle - where you hiding? Everything ok?

floss2

Gailey, cheesecake recipe!

Use a loose-bottom tin if you have one (makes it easer to get out!) and line with cling film.

1/2 packed ginger biscuits, crushed, mixed with 50g melted butter/marg. Spread over base of tin. Put into fridge to chill.

Mix 1-2 packets cream cheese with grated lemon zest, lemon juice & about 2 tbsp icing sugar. Beat til soft.

Spread cream cheese mix over biscuit base.

Top with either raspberries, lemon curd, grated chocolate or drained mandarin oranges.

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You realise if DD was Gwyneth Paltrow he might well be called Lentil don't you Mrs LW? Congratulations!
I hope everyone has better days today, and am keeping my fingers crossed that some good news is on the way for everyone, inspired by baby Lentil.

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Many congratulations Mrs.LW You will make great grandparents

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