* Driving Home for Christmas * - It's the 2021 Christmas Chatter Thread!

C_J

Do you have a Home Bargains near you? They have a large Easter section, including themed kids’ clothing and pyjamas.

Redredrobin

mandco said:

Had my 1st dose of the oxford vaccine - had a nasty headache and a bit of a temp the next day but feeling a lot better today - my arm is still fairly sore but they said that normally settles in about a week. 
 



 

Same here ! I felt like Riverdance were doing a full Performance in steel toe capped stilettos lol .

I have actually bought two Christmas presents today . My daughter is a fiend for pens so I bought one from a company called ZELO hubby when I showed him liked a different colour so bought one for him too ! Not much but it’s a start ! I do have my mum almost finished too . 

  I have found a relatively local lady who paints glasses they are absolutely stunning so I’ve asked her to do this in a blue/white for my nieces November birthday, just got to decide on a nice wine to go with it . 

Spendless

My sister ordered 2 chocolate bouquets for the kids 21st and 18th birthdays. DD was still asleep when they turned up so I hid hers. When she saw her brothers she remarked about the calories and the temptation to eat it at once. I'm at 10 presents that begin with M. but think I'm now going to have to hold off any more confectionery. I've sent what I do have round to my parents, I am currently able to still see them as they are still both ill, so vulnerable. The Dr wishes to see Mum in 2 weeks time re her having the mole removed from her leg which has worried her.

mandco

haven't been to home bargains for a while as further out so hard to say its an essential/local journey but there is a tesco next door so I could do my weekly shop there.

Redrobin hope your feeling better now -  those glasses are so pretty 

Spendless My dd is similar with regard to chocolate/sweets she likes them but worries about the calories and putting on weight  especially as she been a lot less active due to lockdown.   I hope things go ok with your mum 

Ordered disney 2021 easter plushies for the girls easter box as they are on offer also ordered a The child shoulder toy for Taz as he loves "baby yoda". They have a baby mickey in a pouch toy reduced to £6 which is a bargain so ordered a couple to hit the free delivery threshold and they can go in the xmas donations box.

mandco

Ds had his back to school covid test today - much as I have concerns over him going back he really needs as it he's been an absolute nightmare to get to do his school work online and putting in the minimal effort when he does so I'm worried he's falling behind. College applications close soon and he still hasn't found anything he actually wants to do either though at this rate  he may end up doing resits which would be a shame as he's capable of passing if he puts the effort in. 

Ordered some easter cookie cutters which we're going to use to make some clay decorations for our easter tree - does anyone else decorate for easter? when do you put the decs up? 

Spendless

It's DS 21st birthday today. DH managed to tie in travelling to the area with  doing some work nearby a few days ago and dropped in his cards & presents - all of which he opened in advance! He still has his favourite childhood caterpillar birthday cake we sent though as his girlfriend took it from him and hid it till today hahaha.

We gave him money to buy a take away for the 3 of them. He said he was getting a Chinese because they are 'really expensive' which made me realise how much he saw costs through student eyes as I'd not consider it in the same way. As I haven't seen him I rang him to wish him Happy Birthday and said since his sister was born I'd always known they'd be 21 & 18 in the same month but never anticipated there'd be nothing we could do to celebrate it! 

 I am hoping that there will be some announcement soon re Uni students and Easter hols and all 3 can come again to me like they did at Christmas. Neither housemate will be returning to their respective parental homes due to the same reasons as before. 

mandco - I'm glad mine is going back too. I've had huge concerns over her mental health for around a month and even she has said she's fed up of living an 'online life' 

 Do all the colleges have that deadline date? It seems early. When DD applied to colleges not school sixth forms, she'd had enough of school, she wasn't accepted onto her course until Mid May and we looked round 2 further colleges after that, one in June and I think the other was early July. She ended up with an offer at each but took the 1st one. 

Redredrobin

ZELO pens arrived they are lovely just got to find somewhere to hide them . 

How are you all feeling about the children returning to school ?

The drama continues here Dd had a fit and has split her ear almost completely in two . It’s the first injthat made me feel physically sick.

kerri_gt

Oh wow Redrobin poor DD, and you seeing it. Is she ok? I take it she hit her head on something. Was it a hospital trip? Sending healing hugs.
No kids here to return to school but friends and family who have kids are ready with the celebratory fizz getting the kids back to school - or at least a cup of tea in peace. I certainly don't think any are considering a career in teaching 

Redredrobin

kerri_gt said:

Oh wow Redrobin poor DD, and you seeing it. Is she ok? I take it she hit her head on something. Was it a hospital trip? Sending healing hugs.

She fell backwards and hit the corner of wood boxed around pipes . I called the paramedics who saw to her but couldn’t glue it , they helped her as much as they could then arranged for on call district nurses to come out a little while later and glue/ dress it . District nurse is coming out Monday to check on her . 

kerri_gt

Redredrobin said:

kerri_gt said:

Oh wow Redrobin poor DD, and you seeing it. Is she ok? I take it she hit her head on something. Was it a hospital trip? Sending healing hugs.

She fell backwards and hit the corner of wood boxed around pipes . I called the paramedics who saw to her but couldn’t glue it , they helped her as much as they could then arranged for on call district nurses to come out a little while later and glue/ dress it . District nurse is coming out Monday to check on her . 

Ow, poor her. Surprised that the paramedics couldn't glue it but at least there was a district nurse who could come out and you avoided any visits to casualty. Thankful as awful as it is, it wasn't a worse injury. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Xx