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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,441 Forumite
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    So much progress in just 9 months - that's brilliant! Glad yesterday was a good day and the smalls had fun! Playdough pigs sound rather fab! (And so does cake!)
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  • charlies_tribe
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    Glad you had a lovely day. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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  • WannabeFree
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    I know it doesn't feel like 9 months!

    Waiting for an emergency visit with some meds. Grateful for the NHS :A

    I have no idea what dinner for the smalls will be today. Cake? No seriously. Probably lasagne (because I have them ready made in the freezer) and anything that looks healthy placed on the side.

    I really do need to get some food shopping in tomorrow. We have no milk, bread or cheese. There won't be any fresh veg/fruit left only frozen and no yogs :o I'm not even going to attempt to make them, will get the best 'kids' ones I see.
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Cherryfudge
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    I love the NHS. :)

    Can you do an online food shop perhaps? Save some energy...
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  • WannabeFree
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    I suppose online shopping would be easier. I don't like doing online unless I have a discount code :rotfl: :o
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • jwil
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    Happy Birthday for yesterday! Yay to old diaries being back as well! :T :T :T
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you :)

    Fell asleep again! After a total meltdown at school. Sometimes that school makes me so :mad: Fuming! and I'm still really cross now. Fingers crossed it will be resolved before registration in the morning. If not I will be taking it higher this time.

    New potatoes, paprika chicken, veg and pepper sauce for dinner.. I might try some toast.
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Sun_Addict
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    Hope you get the school sorted - you could do without the stress.

    Hope you feel better soon xx
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    I'm glad you and the smalls enjoyed your birthday Wannabe :).

    Sorry you feel ill today though and that the school made you cross :(.
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    You don't need the stress of school problems , am sure you will get it sorted x
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