Just needed to be heard for a little while

whitewing

You could just lie down on the floor and tell them you've stopped breathing - see if you get the kiss of (your) life.

However, these things often don't go to plan. When I was a single parent, I rehearsed with my son what to do if the smoke alarm went off. I drilled into him that if he couldn't wake me then he needed to leave the house / go to the door without me. One day, he was happily playing in the bath. I was in the bathroom with him when I suddenly thought, I know, I'll see what he does.

I lay on the bathroom floor with my eyes shut, going beep, beep, beep. He sat bolt upright and said worriedly, 'What's that?'

Still with my eyes closed, I said it's the smoke alarm, what are you going to do?

He said, Come on mummy. I said, I can't, I am asleep and can't open my eyes. Remember what I told you if you can't wake mummy up.

So I hear him get out of the bath quickly. Then a huge wet lump lands heavily on me as he sits astride me and before I could even open my eyes, he gave me a stinging slap around the face, saying, 'WAKE UP, MUMMY!'

Bless him, at least he learnt problem-solving skills.

I feel a lot better today than yesterday but DH is headachy today.

Waves_and_Smiles

Details of fireman later please Pyxis!

Hahahaha that made me laugh, whitewing. At least your son didn't want to abandon you? He sounds a little sweetheart.

I am better today, just mildly frustrated and amused with MIL. She asked WaSp to give her a list of what I would like for my birthday, he told her she would love it if you made her up a cheap hamper. MIL was horrified and said that isn't a proper gift and told him off! I have always wanted a hamper, for years. Not an expensive one, I would be fine with a few sweets in a box wrapped in cellophane, it is the thrill of seeing what is in it that I would like and how pretty it looks. WaSp won't even consider it (too girly for him to put together) and apparently neither will MIL so I have to think of something else.

She says cuddly toys also aren't a proper present so now I am stuck. I don't really have many needs or wants and it needs to be something inexpensive. That is why I suggested a cheap hamper so that she could put things in it from the pound shop. Any ideas, anyone?

whitewing

Didn't someone recommend you a detangling hairbrush earlier in the thread, WaS?

How about your moisturiser?

There is always BIL's cushion.

Candles.

Plants.

Flowers.

Packet cake making mix or biscuit making mix.

Gregorian chant CD.

Suncatcher things for the window.

Windchime.

Gnome.

haybel19

Waves_and_Smiles wrote: »

Details of fireman later please Pyxis!

Hahahaha that made me laugh, whitewing. At least your son didn't want to abandon you? He sounds a little sweetheart.

I am better today, just mildly frustrated and amused with MIL. She asked WaSp to give her a list of what I would like for my birthday, he told her she would love it if you made her up a cheap hamper. MIL was horrified and said that isn't a proper gift and told him off! I have always wanted a hamper, for years. Not an expensive one, I would be fine with a few sweets in a box wrapped in cellophane, it is the thrill of seeing what is in it that I would like and how pretty it looks. WaSp won't even consider it (too girly for him to put together) and apparently neither will MIL so I have to think of something else.

She says cuddly toys also aren't a proper present so now I am stuck. I don't really have many needs or wants and it needs to be something inexpensive. That is why I suggested a cheap hamper so that she could put things in it from the pound shop. Any ideas, anyone?

fibre optic lamp/light?

lostinrates

Does wasp know her budget?

elsien

Any books on your list - just thinking about that flower fairy one?
Sewing/patchwork stuff?
Maybe she's thinking about a hamper as those awful food ones full of tinned ham, or whatever, so if you suggested a pamper one with nice body lotion, posh(ish) chocs or whatever she might be a bit more amenable.
Someone to come in and do a hand massage/ manicure (might be a bit expensive).

DUKE

Oh yes WaS I love the idea of a hamper too! Loads of MSE's make them up for gifts, & often use free samples for the hamper from off here too. You wouldn't believe they were home made, they're absolutely gorge!

What about a lovely new blanket? I've got a leopard print one & MrDuke has a black one. They're massive, lovely & fluffy & light, but nice & warm, wash well, tumble dry in no time. Cost I think was only about £8 from B&M Stores.

lostinrates

Who was it who loved shopping for things? I'm looking for a new house jumper for dog dog, I have two on a short list so far. Its just for her to wear in the house on cold days, she used to wear onsies, but she cannot since she broke her legs, great shame, as they were perfect, she liked them, they were soft, and had no fastenings to be uncomfortable or too unsafe.

http://www.greytsweaters.co.uk/page_3158973.html

I thnk these brindle ones are really beautiful. They look quite like dog dog, especially in the brown colour way, which might look a bit odd. And I'm not sure how comfy they might be, with the buttons?


This I don't like as much, but fleece might be more comfortable. I'de get a separate snood. I'd get it in the pattern arctic winter I think, which is in this snood picture
http://www.grwe.com/product/polar-fleece-snood-arctic-winter/

haybel19

lostinrates wrote: »

Who was it who loved shopping for things? I'm looking for a new house jumper for dog dog, I have two on a short list so far. Its just for her to wear in the house on cold days, she used to wear onsies, but she cannot since she broke her legs, great shame, as they were perfect, she liked them, they were soft, and had no fastenings to be uncomfortable or too unsafe.

http://www.greytsweaters.co.uk/page_3158973.html

I thnk these brindle ones are really beautiful. They look quite like dog dog, especially in the brown colour way, which might look a bit odd. And I'm not sure how comfy they might be, with the buttons?


This I don't like as much, but fleece might be more comfortable. I'de get a separate snood. I'd get it in the pattern arctic winter I think, which is in this snood picture
http://www.grwe.com/product/polar-fleece-snood-arctic-winter/

Haha I am the one who loves shopping!

I love the first absolutely gorgeous. Is dog dog likely to attempt to eat buttons? I know my Max would. They look really snuggly though. Not so keen on the fleece - i find that fleece can go a bit bobbly as well.

lostinrates

haybel19 wrote: »

Haha I am the one who loves shopping!

I love the first absolutely gorgeous. Is dog dog likely to attempt to eat buttons? I know my Max would. They look really snuggly though. Not so keen on the fleece - i find that fleece can go a bit bobbly as well.

Its beautiful isn't it? that's why I like it, and the integral snood.

No, she won't eat the buttons, but I wonder if they might be in the way when she lies down if its slightly rumpled them?


Fleece's virtue is that its so very soft and dries super quickly. I'd prefer a neck like the other one and a different fastening.

I might need to keep looking...she can have two. If I got the first one I might need a back up one. Would it be weird to have a jumper so close to her own colour?