*Stop The Cavalry* It's The 2014 Christmas Chatter Thread

fluffysox

CHRISSYG wrote: »

Just back from the docs learnt how to inject myself:eek:.She didn't tell me till afterwards that i should expect to be vomiting in the first few days !!!!

Ive wrapped dd's birthday gifts up just got to find her a card no rush ive got until the end of April.:D

You are very brave xxxx Wishing you lots of luck

Hanley25 wrote: »

I need a little help please. My DS has been told he needs to dress as his favourite book character on Friday for school. He wants to dress as Sir Charlie Stinky Socks! Has anybody seen anything in the shops that could be used to make a costume? Sorry I still can't post links but if you google the name the books come up. Any help would be much appreciated.

That's a bit short notice :eek:. I would use a grey hoodie/ tracksuit and perhaps make a tabard out of a pillowcase or something similar. Amazon have this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knight-Costume-Trousers-Tunic-Headpiece/dp/B004OEGK2A/ref=pd_sim_k_h_b_cs_5
which isn't too far off the mark but I don't think express delivery is available . My LO loves Charlie Stinky Socks too

fluffysox

Still busy with Christening planning today. Sorted out balloon centrepieces for tables. 6 lots of 3 helium filled balloons attached to weights, to collect from Card Factory on morning of Christening and a few banners for about £20. Not bad
And Mum and Aunties are going to help me with food so I don't need a caterer.
Mum says I "have to" buy my DSs something new to wear. So started looking for DS1 (2 going on 3) he is a skinny little thing so trousers are a nightmare. Bought him a suit for our wedding and spent more on alterations than the suit cost. Reluctant to spend £40 on an outfit he'll never wear again. So second opinions please:
http://www.next.co.uk/boys/suits-party/suit-collection/1
The one on the left... or:
http://www.mandco.com/shirts/vehicles-shirt/invt/3132625cream
with:
http://www.mandco.com/trousers+jeans/cord-trousers/invt/3146553navy
(Both shops are easy to get to so can buy in two sizes and return the wrong size easily. Both have adjustable waists)

Own_My_Own

fluffysox

Go for the cords. He'll be able to wear them afterwards. The suit will only be worn the once.

fluffysox

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Waistcoat-Outfit/dp/B00AJATYYO?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_22&nodeId=602486031&sr=1-22&qid=1389134221
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Adjustable-Waist-Straight-Trousers/dp/B00AJAURYK?pos=PDP_ts_5/12_image#CustomerReviewsHeader
Another outfit option. They are lovely, just seems like a waste of money

Hanley25

Thanks for all the ideas.I will have a look on my lunch break tomorrow in Chester and see if I can find something. It really is short notice, they do it all the time. Wouldn't have minded if they said it was on Monday at least I'd have the weekend to sort something. He's already said he won't wear the stripy trousers as they're girly but I like the idea of a man's t-shirt and then maybe a pillowcase over the top. I'll pop into the poundshop too and see if they have a sword to complete the ensemble!

fluffysox

Own_My_Own wrote: »

fluffysox

Go for the cords. He'll be able to wear them afterwards. The suit will only be worn the once.

Thanks OMO xxxx

Hanley25

fluffysox wrote: »

Still busy with Christening planning today. Sorted out balloon centrepieces for tables. 6 lots of 3 helium filled balloons attached to weights, to collect from Card Factory on morning of Christening and a few banners for about £20. Not bad
And Mum and Aunties are going to help me with food so I don't need a caterer.
Mum says I "have to" buy my DSs something new to wear. So started looking for DS1 (2 going on 3) he is a skinny little thing so trousers are a nightmare. Bought him a suit for our wedding and spent more on alterations than the suit cost. Reluctant to spend £40 on an outfit he'll never wear again. So second opinions please:
http://www.next.co.uk/boys/suits-party/suit-collection/1
The one on the left... or:
http://www.mandco.com/shirts/vehicles-shirt/invt/3132625cream
with:
http://www.mandco.com/trousers+jeans/cord-trousers/invt/3146553navy
(Both shops are easy to get to so can buy in two sizes and return the wrong size easily. Both have adjustable waists)

I agree with OMO he'll get more use out of the second outfit.

Nanamia

Well I was all set to catch up last night, started my nightly read and DS FaceTimed text first to say he knew I'd be miserable taking the decorations down so was FaceTiming to cheer me up. Well the gremlins were certainly in the system ended up not getting through after about 30mins of trying leaving me a sobbing mess Tonight I will catch up and will post xxx

pixtotts

fluffysox - I love the shirt in the second outfit!
And cords will get much more use... if you wanted something smarter have you considered looking at chinos? less likely to be black or grey but casual enough to worn at other times yet still smart (Asda ones start at £7,
Is it weird that I actually looked into it that much :S ? lol )
x

kaymumof3

Popped into co-op earlyer and they av 12 proper size Christmas crackers for £1.50 they also had popping candy freddos for 10p each but we have more than enough choc in this house! But good for party bags if anyone has a lil ones bday coming up, im off to town 2moro so will see wats in the sales I have my bf, dads and brothers bday this month so hopefully will find sum bargins