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

princesskitty29

CHRISSY we didn't know that about the gaviscon, will remember that in future thank you!

freespirit it was his physio that told him to take the ibuprofen, the doctor gave him some other medication yesterday to help his stomach. We didn't know ibuprofen could cause all of this damage, will certainly remember this in future! It sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday - definitely better than cleaning! Your poor dd, I do hope all of these things clear up soon so she can just enjoy being a mum now. Wiggle and I aren't much better yet, we didn't have a good night last night as he couldn't breathe well and kept coughing, it was horrible to listen to poor thing. I am in two minds as to whether to tell my family not to come at all but it might be a nice distraction in a way.

Well our Tesco order came yesterday and we picked up the turkey, if my family don't come we've got a mountain of food to get through and one little mouth in this house can't eat food yet! I've got two presents left to wrap and DH's cards to write from me and wiggle. I've also got a lovely wicker basket and the stuff to make a Christmas Eve hamper, will just have to see how I get on today. Making stuffing is also on my list but in reality I don't know if many in my family actually like it, if I don't have time or the inclination i'm sure DH and I can do without it on this occasion. We're actually going to make life easier on ourselves and cook the turkey today, I feel a bit more confident after reading that some of you do this and will try to re-heat the meat tomorrow without drying it out.

I've lost my Christmas spirit a little bit with this darn cold and little sleep, I do hope it returns today as I really wanted to get stuck in this year as I barely had one last year where I was so ill. I better go and turn Smooth Xmas on!

princesskitty29

Oh no CHRISSY I do hope it's something fleeting and nothing more x

pixtotts

freespirit66 - mmmmm Bacon, Brie and Cranberry croissants they sound amazing!! I'll be over for breakki x

FeistyFidget

Baby_boo wrote: »

Well it's been a busy two weeks and not in a good way. Ct. scans and apps now been told its serious extremely rare and also so young he is 39, we decided to play it down at the minute even to the children when I say children they are from my previous marriage and grown up and left home.i have been with Dh for 12yrs so they are very close. I'm Feeling very emotional I guess its because I'm so tired.
Happy belated birthdays to all that I've missed and it's wonderful news about JJ.well it's not long to go now girlies Christmas is my favourite time of year so despite everything going on in my life , I say Bring It On !!
Boo x

Boo I'm so sorry. Be kind to yourself, don't put demands or expectations on you or how you're feeling. Just try to enjoy each other xxx

dropsofjupiter wrote: »

Been getting through the last couple of days cleaning and tidying by listening to Feisty's Christmas playlist on youtube, so just wanted to say thank you

A handful more presents to wrap and then I'm done

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

You are very welcome! I've only used it a few times this year and to be honest it hadn't revived my christmas spirit.

Well I am never leaving wrapping to the last minute again! It was horrific, stressful and helped chase the christmas spirit even further away. From now on I'm wrapping as I go! In fact I'm scouring the January sales for ribbon, cards and paper. I also didn't get my cards out I've asked for a Christmas planner this year, so let's hope 🎅 brings one

I have half the cleaning left to do and the christmas cake left to decorate, I was contemplating walking into town to pick up some skinny jeans to where tomorrow, but I don't know if I can actually be bothered!

I hope everyone has a loverly Christmas Eve!

mandco

babyboo so sorry the news wasn't good but really hope you still manage to enjoy xmas and make some special memories take care

Freespirit sorry dd is still suffering sounds like a lovely day and quality time with family is far more important than tidying. thanks for the update re jj

JJ wishing you a speedy recovery and hope your home for xmas

princesskitty hope dh isn't suffering too much and that your feeling better soon too.

chrissy hope its nothing and your feeling better

well ended up going food shopping this morning and it was so quiet even the staff were suprised guessing it will be busier later but was def a great time to go.still have presents to wrap and need to declutter the living room again but not gonna stress too much gammon is in the slow cooker and 1st batch of cookies are in the oven so smells lovely here at the mo.

lots to do so going to wish you all a
:xmastree::snow_laug:xmassmile Very Merry Christmas :xmassmile:snow_laug:xmastree:
and if I don;t get back on before hope everyone enjoys the big day take care all

IrishRose12

Afternoon everyone. Well things are very relaxed here today :O Kids are away out to the cinema and something to eat, Youngest is sleeping away lol so I am now able to go and have a look and see what and where everything is.
I have done my Boots online sale shop at 7am this morning lol. All but one of the things I wanted were available so I'm happy there. Got some Birthday presents in, presents for me, and Christmas Presents for next year! :T
Missed out on the B&Q sale for the small Christmas Jumper decorations that fit the Christmas Elves. They were down to 10p and would have liked one of each colour. We don't live near a store so was banking on the website having them, but ach well.
Have just had a cup of tea and am ow off to start wrapping up the Christmas presents that I haven't gotten round to yet.
Will then bath the children and head off for 6pm Christmas Mass. Home for some hot chocolate, snack and a Christmas DVD then put them to bed.

I hope you all have a lovely peaceful and healthy Christmas xxx

System

Feeling much better now thanks.

Works over and now just the dog to shower [deep joy !] Its always the same farce he pretends he doesn't like it but looks disappointed when you stop .

Don't forget to take food out of the freezer for tomorrow.

bunbun2

thank you for all the birthday wishes:T

Although I haven't posted I have been reading, hugs to all those who need them (especially baby boo and JJ). Hope all the poorlies feel better soon.

Thanks to everyone on here I have done all my wrapping before Christmas eve and I think that is the first time ever.

OH is going to midnight mass and the boys may go with him as they are short of people to carry the candles. If the boys go I may go with them make it a family occassion.

I am off to make some chocolate truffles and some goats cheese truffles. Then I am done. Cooking is OH's domain and the goose is defrosting in the kitchen.

Happy Christmas everyone:j

newthrift

Hugs babyboo and also anyone else who is needing!

Glad to 'hear' the update on Jess fingers crossed that she will be home today!!!!

We just have my Grandad's presents to deliver which me and OH are doing tonight and then we are stopping in with the log burner lit (it's been going since yesterday:D) and watching some Christmas tv!!
Still got a little bit of a cold but keeping topped up on cold & flu tabs so hopefully it will be gone or almost gone by tomorrow!!

Just incase I don't get on tomorrow, I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope Santa brings you something nice. See you all for next years prep :snow_grin:xmassign:

Newthrift xx

freespirit66

JESS UPDATE :):):):):)

An update from NANAMIA, JJ was discharged today and on her way home for christmas woop woop



JESS UPDATE :):):):):)