* It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * - It's the 2016 Christmas Chatter Thread

Peppapig

OMG huge congratulations FEISTY, little Eleanor Fidget is gorgeous! So glad she arrived safe and sound and you're definitely not biased, she's totally lovely. I hope DH's hospital visits/stay have a hugely positive impact on his health and you can enjoy your little family to the full.

JJ I just love the casual way you talk about being put into a coma and rushed to another hospital - your posts really do put things in perspective. Glad you're home again now and we'll done on getting your mum's Mother's Day card. I hope you all have a fabulous Christmas on Valentine's Day.

Congrats on your new roof MRS I - and well done on the decorating, hope you haven't duffed yourself.

0462 sorry to hear (sorry) about your news - hope the scans show something that can be sorted. Will you be able to improve it with a hearing aid?

VULPIX why is it that we always meet people like that at a time that we really don't need it? Just remember it wasn't personal, you just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (or rather she did).

NIC sorry hear about your hands. My DH has carpel tunnel (amongst all his other ailments) and wears a cuff thing at night which he says really does help with the pins and needles. Hope the doc is able to improve things for you.

Thanks again to everyone for your good wishes and support.
On the medical front I had the MRI today and yesterday had a call from the hospital to say that the consultant has a personal emergency which means he can't do my colonoscopy on Wednesday so they're going to do it on Monday instead. Must admit I'm a bit puzzled what emergency will keep him busy on Wednesday but free on Monday and suspect he may have a day of golf planned lol. Anyway, it's good news because it will be over sooner but not so good cos I will be on 24 hour fast tomorrow instead of having my planned roast dinner! Plus I have less time before drinking the foul liquid again ha ha.

junior_j

peppa Hope the test goes well! I am getting so used to these situations its almost the norm for me now lol.

Fiesty I hope Dh gets better soon and little ones reflux eases. Asda have massive reductions in baby bits although I am sure you have everything I picked up my 6 week old niece a gorgeous pink play gym with accessories and music ect for £9.60 today x

vulpix

Good Morning folks,normal service is resumed.Back to my usual self.

As has been said JJ's trials certainly help put things in perspective.(hats off to you girl)My trouble is that I feel responsible for everyones health and happiness.Not just my family but nasty old ladies in shops with personality disorders!I cannot please everyone.

Can't remember who said " Eleanor Fidgit".That amused me,small things eh.

Today is Chinese New Year in our house.I have been chipping away at the banana boxes stacked at the bottom of the stairs which contain stuff from my old kitchen.I have found my fantastic red dragon tablecloth which I was given years ago by an old lady.Randomly a paper dragon which I have never seen before and red drinking glasses.I am going with beef n green pepper and chicken chilli things with salt n pepper chips,some noodles and rice.DD2 is going to make a gingerbread house kit for pudding! The older kids kept raving about salt n pepper chips from the take away and they are lovely.Same for masarla chips its the future! and I dont even like chips!

Better get on.Hung Hey fat Choy.xxx

suesad

Huge congratulations Feisty, I am a longterm lurker (4 years) and this is one of the first times I have replied, but just had to come out of lurkdom to congratulate you on the birth of your precious daughter,
love and best wishes to you all xx

junior_j

SueSad Time to stop lurking and start joining us lot .

vulpix Your evening sounds brilliant! My problems are just as significant as anyone elses so mine shouldn't make anyones problems seems less bothersome! So big hugs to you xx

Not sure what my plans are today! Possibly seeing friends and that is all I know lol. x

MoneyMission2015

Congratulations Feisty, she's gorgeous xx

nic2075

Eleanor Fidget made me smile too, it sounds really cute.

Had a busy weekend bag packing at Tesco for dancing fundraising. House work today then a few afternoon board games with the kids. I'm still not sleeping right, so will be in bed early tonight I reckon. I have a few messages to run before work tomorrow morning. This always stresses me out as it its out my morning routine.

I did do something Christmassy the other day. I got 2 jars of mincemeat reduced to 30p dated August 2017. So that's me sorted for mince pies lol.

04624181

Hi all,

Fiestyfidget- Eleanor is gorgeous and you and the hsband must be thrilled x She is adorable. Hope hubby starts to feel better soon x
peppapig- Your joke made me laugh xx Im not sure yet about a hearing aid, think they are waiting to see what is going on with the scans before they let me know the treatment. Im just going with the flow lol
freespirit66- hope you are ok and feel better. How is the pain? How are the family doing? Hope you are all well x
juniorj- WOW! you have been busy, hospital stays, shopping sprees and another christmas. I did a list of birthday presents I have got for the many nieces and nephews we have and I just need to get a few more and Im done. Easter gifts are done apart from a few bits. just adults to sort out now x
Vulpix-oh no, I think you hit your wall, you have had so much on and you have just plodded on and have been so positive. Although its not nice when you hit "The wall" it makes you have a good cry, fall aprt a little and then you can regroup and be stronger xxx
suesad- Hello and welcome, you are not a lurker anymore so join in with us christmas crazy lot xx
nic2075- hope you get a better nights sleep, well done on the reduced mincemeat too.
mrs I- Whoop Whoop yeah to the new roof, and well done on repaint job too xx

junior_j

Had a lovely day taking my friends little one to the sea side , was chilly but we still walked on the beach , threw stones in the water , went to indoor play , the arcades then dinner! When you stand on the sea side no matter the weather and see the waves crashing and stones glistening , I don't know just so relaxing. Some of the best things in life are free if you can connect with them. Going to have to start uni revision soon as my exams ( I have missed twice due to hospital stays ) are the first of the June and I want to ace them if possible! (I am not the sharpest tool in the shed lol)
Hope you are all good! x

vulpix

Oooo yess a relaxing stroll along a beach,I am with you on that one.I live at a point in the country which is the furthest you can be from the shore.I think a day to the coast could be just the thing at half term.

Thank you all for your kindness.You are all right.Trouble is i can give advice but don't practice what i preach.So after a day being upset and making friends with Mr V I am back on track.It has been stressful with the renovations and my op.There is light at the end of the tunnel now.

Love to all and families. Vxxxxxx