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

hb2

Yes, the Dr sounds like one of the better kind (I worked with GPs for 30 years, some much better than others).

What film are you going to see S_s? I don't do the cinema these days but there are several films I am waiting for on DVD/Sky.

Savvy_sewing

Yes the doctor seemed to be quiet thorough, I have an appointment to see him a week after the blood tests. 
Dgd chose Dr Dolittle to see. It was nothing like what I remember of the first one, but it was good.
 The boys were late back, it was 8pm when they got back, but I had sent their pj's so they were all ready for bed.
dgs2 went down straight away, and Dgs1 sat with me watching some of Marypoppins Returns while he had some milk and a biscuit waiting for his brother to settle.
dgd retreated to her room once they got home. 
I went to bed not long after the boys.
 I was up 3 times, I think dgs2 was having a nightmare one of the times. 
But it was 7am before he was up and raring to go.
Both of them were awake then. But so much better than 5am!
we have a birthday party to attend this morning, ( yet another that's at 10 in the morning!)
although last night dgs1 said he didn't want to go, we will see how he feels about it later. Is it unfair of me to hope he still feels that way and we won't have to venture out?!
 I am going to have to call the Housing Association tomorrow, just as we were going out I noticed a smashed tile from the roof on the car parking space. Luckily it didn't hit my car and DS was away or it would have landed on it. 
I think I will be reordering Turmeric tablets, a little easier to swallow than making my own, and I will be taking the ibuprofen regularly for the time being, as life must go on. 
Dgs2 can now walk down the stairs if I hold his hand and he can just reach the bannister. I will try to be sitting down when he wants up. Try to not lift him if possible. Not always possible of course.
dgs1 and I are both coughing a lot, and my ears are hurting, so I don't think I am out of the woods quite yet.
time to shake a leg and go and make tea, I forgot to set the teasmade up last night.

hope everyone keeps warm and safe. 

Savvy_sewing

I am finding this new format difficult to negotiate, haven't been on any of the other threads I used to follow, 
having issues with Dgd and trying to get her into school.
DS was away since Thursday tea time until Sunday around midnight. I managed fine.
yesterday I asked his help to keep an eye on the little one while I did the school run, he was asleep when I got back, and this morning I asked him if he could help doing the morning as I have a headache, but it didn't sink in and he just went back to sleep which is frustrating me.
 The boys are ready for school, Dgd is sulking in her room and no matter what I say she's not getting ready for school.
i am fed up.
 The weather is playing havoc with my joints and my moods.
i need to charge my lamp and get under it, I need to order the golden paste again.
i also need to put on my hormone patch as it has disappeared at some stage yesterday.

one foot in front of the other. 

Molly41

Hugs x

badmemory

Please remember what I think I have said here before, you need to put your own oxygen mask on first!  DGD her hormones?  Also seeing DSs behaviour & thinking why should I when the other adult in the house won't.  Is she seeking attention as her nose has been put a little out of joint?  Is she old enough to be asked to put her big girl pants on from time to time?  Even a psuedo adult conversation about how these boys need our help & we know that DS can't?  Even (& this is one I had with my DS) it is my job to keep a roof over our heads & food on the table it is your job to go to school & do the best you can so YOU don't need to struggle.  Just throwing out some thoughts here feel free to totally ignore.  Do hope I haven't offended as that would be my very last intention.

badmemory

PS I am finding the new forum very hard on my aging eyes - the print isn't dark enough altlhough I found navigation not too bad once I found bookmarked up in the extreme top right. 

Savvy_sewing

Twice now the Social have been informed by the same person (unfortunately they cannot tell me who), that I am being reported for my posting.
they have read and decided that it is actually malicious and are noting that in the file. 
But it is very disappointing that there is someone who dislikes me enough to do this.
so I am going to try to stop. 
Why they cannot just mind their own business and stop reading it if my life bothers them I don't know.

vandanfc

That is crazy SS. They obviously have no life of their own. Stay strong. x

Molly41

Why should you stop SS have read it and presume they have told you that you don't have to stop? It is your place to vent your place to receive support otherwise you would be so isolated x

pollyanna_26

Savvy_sewing said:

I am finding this new format difficult to negotiate, haven't been on any of the other threads I used to follow, 
having issues with Dgd and trying to get her into school.
DS was away since Thursday tea time until Sunday around midnight. I managed fine.
yesterday I asked his help to keep an eye on the little one while I did the school run, he was asleep when I got back, and this morning I asked him if he could help doing the morning as I have a headache, but it didn't sink in and he just went back to sleep which is frustrating me.
 The boys are ready for school, Dgd is sulking in her room and no matter what I say she's not getting ready for school.
i am fed up.
 The weather is playing havoc with my joints and my moods.
i need to charge my lamp and get under it, I need to order the golden paste again.
i also need to put on my hormone patch as it has disappeared at some stage yesterday.

one foot in front of the other. 

I'm still not well so just popping in to see how things are.

I posted recently about using the Help word with ds. You really need to reframe that, eg I'm doing the school run so you do so and so while I'm away. If he intends to stay and sleep in your lounge meaning you spend early mornings keeping the little ones quiet upstairs so daddy isn't disturbed he needs to shape up or ship out.

That sounds harsh but he's making life harder for you and isn't a good role model for all 3 gc.

Have the school stepped up at all re dgd? It's not just hormones and I'm not sure if they have put any supprot in place or proper counselling etc is underway.

It's still cold and damp here but a little sun. I imagine as the weather improves the aches and pains will lessen for us all. Already it's a little lighter in the morning and going darker later which does lift the spirits. Nearly times for the clocks to go forward.

As for those who feel it their place to make negative "reports" to agencies, I will never understand how their minds work. As beanie would say Keep Plodding!

pollyx