OS Monday 10th Dec 07

charlies_mum

:grouphug: Catowen

What a git, you are quite right to not want anything to do with him, and your Mum needs a kick up the bum for letting him treat you like that.

You have told both your parents that they are welcome in your home, if they are too stupid to come, that's their loss.

Forget about them and enjoy Christmas with your children x

mrs_mix

charlies_mum wrote: »

:grouphug: Catowen

What a git, you are quite right to not want anything to do with him, and your Mum needs a kick up the bum for letting him treat you like that.

You have told both your parents that they are welcome in your home, if they are too stupid to come, that's their loss.

Forget about them and enjoy Christmas with your children x

Exactly what I'm thinking
tell your mum perhaps after christmas exactly how you feel then if she doesn't come and see you on her own you know where you stand as heartbreaking as it is you cannot put yourself or the children through it
(((((((((hugs))))))))
pam xx

Penelope_Penguin

patchwork_cat wrote: »

Good Morning.

I wonder if anyone can direct me to a menu planning and shopping list spreadsheet. I thought there was one, but can't find it. If not well I may put my non existent spreadsheet skills to the test!

Is this what you're looking for

- Squeaky's menu planning spreadheet
- Groceries spreadsheet to help me budget

Edit - oh bum, Squeaky's isn't working. Does anyone else have it downloaded? Thanks Pink - should be working now.

Catowen - you might feel better just for getting that off your chest. Hope you sort things for you and your children.

Penny. x

Crazychik

Good morning All

Catowen - How awfull that you had to go through this at the weekend. My heart goes out to you. (((big hugs))) You know that Im in the same position as you with my dad, so I can fully see where your'e coming from. It is hard not to like their partners! As much as I love my step -mum, the problem lies with my exOH bad mouthing me, which has caused this distance between Dad & me. I didnt like my mums new partner, there was something about him (but didnt know what) eventually, my mum saw his true colours, and thank heaven she didnt go through with the wedding. Here's hoping that one day, your mum will realise she cant go on like this, and may do something about it, but she needs to do it on her own accord. Just let her know, all though he's not welcome, you will be there for her! Im gob smacked that she sat there and did nothing to defend you. Im sorry, but regardless of age, etc, I will always stand up for my kids! It is heart breaking not to have your parents in your life, and your kids to see their grandparents, but its best to carry on as you are, and not suffer any more! (easier said than done I know) even at 34, Im still seeking my dad's approval!

Thanks Haribo! Luckily Im not stuck in the window! :rotfl: Dlb has kindly got a spare set of keys for me (just incase)

Im still feeling rotten, full of ache's, and now a ticky tummy this morning.
Im not at work today. So after a well deserved cuppa, Im going back to bed!
We managed to put the tree up in the front room, took me all of 10mins to throw the decs on, and to be honest/modest, it looks quite smart. I hate the hassle of doing all this. Its the bar humbug in me.

I went to see the old couple at the weekend. They gave me a beautifull family portrait of them selves they had done! The old boy is very poorly, but his face was a picture when he saw me! Bless him!

Managed tesco shop y-day, and brought a few extra's to finish of xmas shopping. Just need to arrange and look for a turkey crown!

Anyway, best be off.
Love to all
Emma xxx

mioliere

CATOWEN - Oh, (((Hugs))) to you. It's not a matter of being stubborn. When you know you're right, it makes you tougher and more determined. You don't have to put up with any of this, especially in your own home and in front of the children. It sounds like he's always been out of order - in his situation, he certainly shouldn't be trying to kiss you on the mouth or hold you for too long. You never know what might happen should you find yourself on your own with him. for that reason alone, and because you have children to protect, I would not want him in the house. He's not very kind to your Mum, either. Hopefully, she will realise that soon. It does sound as if he knows where his bread is buttered. Is there a chance you could talk to you Mum on her own? It sounds as if she is wary of him when she's with him but might be better when he's not around. He sounds like a horrible man who should know better than to treat you like that in front of your children. I do hope you can sort it out but I know it won't be easy. It's best just to tell your Mum that she is welcome but not him - after the way he behaved, she will surely understand.

By the way, congratulations on your win, although it seems a bit shallow to say that. It goes to show that Lady Luck has not completely deserted you. Will be thinking of you and hope everything turns out right in the end.

KathyXX

Pink.

Morning all,

Aussie, take that uniform off now! Hasn’t dh had enough to contend with in the last 24 hours without you scaring him to death!
catowen, (((Hugs))) what a dreadful situation for you.
Jayward, I was very sorry to read about your Bil’s behaviour. You don't need that right now.
Elona, you make me laugh every time you type ‘strangled’ eggs.
Churchmouse, Snowy and Haribo, well what can I say? You lot are like naughty school girls! Rudolph indeed! And Aussie, don’t think I don’t know that you would have been just as bad if you’d been around last night!
Patchwork Cat, this thread has links to the old style spreadsheets...you'll need to scroll down to post 5 for links that work.


Lazy start here as Mr Pink offered to do all the school runs this morning and let me lay on…it was bliss to waken naturally rather being bounced out of bed by the alarm. But now I need to get my skates on and tidy up the weekend mess before going shopping. I am seriously beginning to panic about being so behind with Christmas.

I got a chicken out of the freezer for tea and as I’m going to work this evening I think doing a straightforward roast will be the easy option.

The good news is that I got a reprieve from Mil’s visit…she left it so late to book that the flights have gone up in price. :j So she’s coming in January instead!

Right, better get on with it…

Have a good day everyone.

Pink

meanmarie

Morning all,

Very frosty here this morning, sun is shining which is nice for a change.

Nothing done yet....beds to be changed, room readied for DD2 and DGD1 who arrive next week...had hoped to give it a lick of paint but can't see that happening unless I can persuade OH that he should do it....yeah, right!

Aussie...glad to hear that OH is recovering.

Catowen...so sorry to hear that you had such a miserable weekend...try to not let it affect your Christmas with your children, they are the ones who really matter. As someone else said, tell your mother that she is welcome...if she chooses not to come there is nothing you can do about it and at the end of the day she is the one who will miss out on a loving daughter and grandchildren...maybe she is afraid of being alone and lonely and that is why she puts up with her partner, lots of women do. Hugs to you all.

Really shouldn't be on here at all, too much to be done, but having my 'me' time before I have earned IYKWIM!

Have a good day all,

Marie

Blairweech

Hello all,

Haven't read the thread yet, will do in a minute.

Just got an email from Petrol Prices saying that fuel protests are planned for this week. I hope it works.

Going to work in a minute, then more ironing to do when I get back. We are still living off Saturdays sausage casserole

Hope you all have a good day :beer:

patchwork_cat

Hi
On the 2nd we had a rear end shunt on the motorway slip way in queuing traffic. We are due to find out that the assesor has written it off today, so I am jumping every time the phone rings. The hire car company have taken to ringing us up every day to nag and harangue. This morning she said - have you received a cheque yet? - my reply it hasn't even been formally written off yet! they are really starting to get on my nerves as they are talking nonsesnse, but with such authority! They told my husband to accept the first offer that the insurance company give us or the time might run out on the hire car - yeah right.

meanmarie

Just read the end of yesterday's thread...Jayward, hugs, can't understand that type of carp, but try not to let it bother you too much.

Snowy....me tipsy? how dare you ...I only had ONE bottle for heaven's sake

Marie