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Embracing the new family dynamics and looking forward to the future with optimism
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we have filled in yet another form to get the OT for Dgs1.
still haven't had the results for a DGDs.
Must chase that.
I am looking forward to an early night tonight. Here is hoping DGS will settle.
he has been a pain lately.
The lovely thing about the boys is they are starting to call here home, both tell me they love me now. Both want cuddles and to come into my bed first thing in the morning.
When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.8 -
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.4 -
Savvy, you are clearly making a huge difference to these boys.It's not difficult!
'Wander' - to walk or move in a leisurely manner.
'Wonder' - to feel curious.3 -
I am learning a lot about therapeutic parenting.When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.6
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Savvy_sewing said:The lovely thing about the boys is they are starting to call here home, both tell me they love me now. Both want cuddles and to come into my bed first thing in the morning.
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24ta said:Savvy_sewing said:The lovely thing about the boys is they are starting to call here home, both tell me they love me now. Both want cuddles and to come into my bed first thing in the morning.It really is . I've been plagued with laptop issues so a lot of times recently offline.I hope all the family and yourself are well Ss and all the regulars on this thread. Plodding on here one day at a time. This too shall pass.I'm watching the wonderful Marcus Rashford on TV now. I'm a Man U fan anyway but he's my hero this year, a young man with the world literally at his feet who never forgot how hunger and cold feels and took on a government to ensure children do not go hungry as he and his siblings did although his mum worked three jobs to try to pay bills and keep some food on the table which wasn't always possible.Take care all.pollyx
It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
There but for fortune go you and I.3 -
I watched it too.!
I have mothballed my business as I was struggling to keep all the plates spinning.Not sure about the budget moving forward but I believe in my ability to figure it out.We are all well.Dgs1 no longer hits me, and both tell me they love me. Progress.When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.10 -
Probably wise to mothball your business for now Ss. Plenty to deal wiith in the current situation.You always seem to sort out the budget so I have faith you'll get through.Your best Christmas present is knowing the boys have settled. You can't buy love but after all your efforts they're showing you it was worth every minute.Is your mum ok and dgd? I'm hoping this laptop behaves itself. So fingers crossed.Marcus and his mum are amazing. She brought him up well along with raising the other four children. As a Man U fan I've always liked him but didn't realise the amount of time he was spending on his campaign while also slamming in the goals. I remember when he was getting nowhere with the govt he slammed 3 goals in one after the other as a late sub . I knew exactly where they were aimed and it wasn't the goal.His life and the families could have been very different if the MU academy hadn't taken him on as a youngster. I hope many others get their chance in life.Take carepollyxIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
There but for fortune go you and I.4 -
Mum is well, had her flu vaccine but not been called for the Covid one yet. Although my ex Mum in law had hers today.
dgd is not brilliant but help is on its way in the new year with Equine Therapy and she already gets to work with horses with the boys other Nanny. I think this last 4 months we have got over our adult childrens prejudice etc we are getting on quite well and the boys will be spending Dgs2 birthday on xmas eve and Christmas Day with them. I am looking forward to a night off. Twin2 is still here and she is going to help cook xmas dinner for dgd and I. So a girls Christmas.Merry Christmas is replaced with
stay safe Christmas, too everyone xxWhen I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.8 -
That's all really good news. I'm so glad DGD will be starting the equine therapy. Hopefully that will help her a great deal.Lots of postive things for you all since I last posted.I hope all the family have a good day , you, dgd and twin2 enjoy your girls day in and your mum gets her jab soon.Stay safe Christmas to all but I hope everyone here has a nice day even if different to the norm.pollyxIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
There but for fortune go you and I.4
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