* Walking in a Winter Wonderland * - It's the 2015 Christmas Chatter Thread

Peppapig

Lovely day today - DD and the little DGSs came over and the sun was shining most of the day so we were out in the garden most of the time. I've pruned (massacred) the Lavatera and the Buddleia so they should have a growth spurt now and give me lots of flowers in the summer. Just as well because the rest of the planting is definitely focussed on Springtime and is all over by June lol. I've also managed to make space in the shed for my lovely bike and also for DGD's bike so they're not in the dining room any more - phew!

Hope everyone has had a good day

princesskitty29

IrishRose gosh it is so sad to lose someone so young, as you say it really does put things in perspective. I'm glad you managed to have a lovely time with you family over the weekend.

freespirit blimey you've got a good memory! To be honest I've only used the steam mop a few times to clean the floors and it seems to do a good job. I haven't used all the little attachments for things yet. I had visions of using it all over the house but I haven't had the chance yet!

Well the big news in our house is that DH is being made redundant. We knew it could happen and it's been confirmed. DH is quite sad as he's been there for a long time but we are actually seeing it as a positive as DH is now going to take a few months off with us so we can spend some quality time together as a family. We are so very lucky to be able to do this so we want to make the most of it. We were looking to move this year but it will have to go on hold until DH works again so we can arrange a new mortgage.

I made cherry tomato sauce with pasta from Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food last night and it was quite tasty and good at the end of a warm day.

On the Christmas front I ordered some half price Molton Brown all spice and frankincense hand cream for MiL, I just hope it will keep ok until Christmas.

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i didnt get on yesterday as had a 24 hr migraine :eek::eek: another day wasted arrggh! Babysat little man today for 2 hrs so that cheered me up, plus i am taking him out with DD1 on friday to give DD2 some study time and then having him for a few hours saturday as his daddy wants to do some sanding down at home, so all good in the freespirit household this week :rotfl:I hope everyone is well

MRSMONEYPENNY we were only saying that this morning, it just goes so quick doesnt it???

PEPPAPIG ooh i had a lavatera at my old house, and have a buddleia here, they grow so fast. Glad you had fun with the DGSs in the garden

PRINCESSKITTY can i ask what make your steam cleaner is please? Oh i am so sorry about DHs redundancy, even though you know these things may come it still comes as a shock, that will be lovely having him around for a few months and lots of family time, i think i have that cookery book and have never used it OMG i would love that fragrance, lucky MIL

mrs-moneypenny

Sorry haven't back read so hope all are well.
DGS arrived in the night all 9lb 9oz of him, going to visit later I'm soooo excited. I've been on the phone all day sharing the news with family.
Both mum and babe doing well but I think mum could do with some sleep!

Peppapig

:j:j:beer::THuge Congratulations Mrs M! :j:j:beer::T

3forholidays

Big congratulations to the family MrsM!

fewer,_better_things

First Christmas present of the year bought. Bring on a relaxed December.

freespirit66

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congratulations on the birth of your grandson MRSMONEYPENNY

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Glad all went well for your DD2, fab weight as well, hope you have managed to have a cuddle x

FEWERBETTERTHINGS doesnt it feel great knowing that you have started on the present buying??

fluffysox

congratulations Mrs Moneypenny and family

princesskitty29

:T:T CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your grandson mrs-moneypenny!!! :T:T
You must be so excited. :j A very healthy weight too, I bet you can't wait to see him! Glad to hear he is doing well and I hope DD manages to get a little bit of rest before getting into it all. Keep us posted!

freespirit my steam mop is a Morphy Richards 720020 9-in-1 Upright and Hand Held Steam Mop. As I said I haven't yet had the chance to use it on windows and things but hopefully that will change when DH is off! Oh your migraine sounds horrible, it's so frustrating that it wipes out a whole day for you, hope you're feeling better.

fewer, better things yay for buying your first Christmas present! It's great getting organised early with no panics in December!