Embracing the new family dynamics and looking forward to the future with optimism

Molly41

Thanks for the update we do miss you although we should meet in real life but these wretched restrictions have put paid to that for a while again xx

Savvy_sewing

thorsoak said:

It's going to be two steps forward, one step backward all the way, isn't it Ss?   But you are making some progress, and that is good.    The link between DGD and "other granny" is good - it can only be good for there to be another link for her with the boys.   It's hard to realise that she will be 13 on Sunday - shows how long that you have been coping with all the cr*p that life has been chucking at you - lesser women would have thrown the towel in by now - but you manage, you think about your options and take another turn in the road - well done to you, my dear. x
Things are improving slightly here too........ "our" twins (now 2 1/2) have actually gone to sleep in their own little beds and STAYED THERE all night for three nights running ......Mum & Dad are beginning to look less like zombies.   Just hoping that it continues :-D xxx

Let's hope those twins sleep from now on!

Savvy_sewing

Molly41 said:

Thanks for the update we do miss you although we should meet in real life but these wretched restrictions have put paid to that for a while again xx

As soon as things become less restrictive I look forward to seeing you all again Molly41 
I am so slow with things at the moment.
still adjusting to all the changes within the family.
But it is settling down a bit now.

pollyanna_26

Slow and steady wins the race Ss. I understand how you feel. Years of being the doer and keeping all the balls in the air made us always sorting and doing. Hopefully you'll be able to take each day as it comes now support is in place for DGD , the boys and yourself.

I hope dgd enjoys her birthday. I cant'tfind a cake but Happy Birthday dgd.

Best wished to you nad the family Molly and to all the regulars and readers.

pollyx.

hb2

Back at you Polly.

Savvy_sewing

Yesterday was an unusual birthday for DGD an afternoon with her Uncle at a virtual reality place. 

FaceTime calls from her Mum in the morning and with her Aunty in the evening.
Biggests little one was 2 on Saturday.
I should be dressed and running around this morning but Dgs1 has complained of a headache, not wanted to go to his Breakfast Club which he loves. So I have cancelled school, given him Calpol and will watch him. He doesn't have a temperature or anything like that but, to be on the safe side.

Savvy_sewing

Gosh 11 days since I posted.
The life goes on and the world keeps turning.
 I have seen a bit of the black dog rear it's ugly head with the darker damp days.
 I have a little more work in but I have been creating bags and cushions etc too.
DGS1 has had more bad than good days and was off school at the beginning of the week because of an upset tummy and now he and his class mates have to self isolate until 24th October because one of his class has tested positive for COVID. 

So it has meant I have had to cancel some plans as we can't take him out and about and I don't want customers to come while we isolate. Technically the rest of us can carry on unless we see signs but if you ask me it's best to isolate now and not take the risk. 

We are getting a few more support calls which is a small comfort but not much practical help.

Pondskater

Great to see you Savvy. I've followed your threads for years and didn't realize I'd miss you so much. I know you have to do what is right for you and your family. Please look after yourself. Take care.

KxMx

I had to do household isolation when Mum was ill with symptoms and couldn't get tested. It sucks but unfortunately a feature of life now.

One of my cousins children (she has twins in seperate classes) is currently off school for the same reason.

Going to happen many more times before this thing is over

Savvy_sewing

Yes I can imagine.
luckily I did do a food shop the day before. But I will need milk as I can't store enough for what the family use for more than 2 days.