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Try strawberry and banana - put in your fruit and then add orange or apple juice, some ice if you like, and whizz up. Really nice! Most combinations work actually.
Having a quiet day today, so will try to catch up on the clutter!
I am in the dog house I woke up this morning, got the kids up, carried on with my routine....and FORGOT DH's BIRTHDAY!!! Oooooppps! He got up (which is quite unusual) went to the shop to get bread and packed lunch bits and came back and said "They sell birthday cards over there too you know" I had completely forgottton! Had to scramble the kids to get his card and pressie! (luckily hadn't forgotton that bit!)
I think I'm forgiven...but I do feel pretty bad
I would have remembered eventually....just so busy trying to sort the kids out!
My brain isn't with it yet this morning. DS asked for a drink, and then I got carried away doing something....then he asked again 10 minutes later, so I went to do it again, then my neighbour came round, so I forgot again! I have just caught him trying to climb up to the tap in the downstairs loo even then I barked at him to get down and "what on earth are you doing!" "getting a drink" was his reply poor lad! I have no got him a large drink to make up! My poor men eh!!!
Luda and lol @ forgetting dhs birthday! The morning routine of getting the kids ready for school doesn't leave much time for birthdays!
Ruby yummy smoothies. I've never made them but like to drink them
FGS poor you being stuck in the house with poorly children. Hope recovery is speedy.
Allwhoofferedsupportyesterday Thanks sorry to have burdened you. I'll have to work up to it for a few days but will try and get to the doctors when I can. Keep reminding me gently please.
Once I moved away from the computer and stopped dwelling on things yesterday I had a lovely day. I started some jobs in the garden (always a stress-buster for me) and dh and the kids joined me once they got home. We had a great time and got loads of jobs done I'm going to carry on with it today I think.
The weatehr is beautiful here today. I already have all the french doors open at the back of the house The kids have a country dancing show to put on at school this afternoon so I'll be going along to watch them after lunch
Yesterday and today's missions done. Will try and give kitchen a proper zone clean today.
if it helps anyone, here is my kitchen jobs list: CHECK FOOD IN CUPBOARDS CHECK FOOD IN FREEZERS CLEAN BREAD BIN CLEAN CANISTER & STAINLESS STEEL ACCESSORIES CLEAN CUPBOARD DOORS CLEAN DUSTBIN CLEAN FLOOR CLEAN FAN FILTERS AND HOOD - REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER CLEAN KITCHEN DOORS CLEAN OVEN DOORS CLEAN OVENS INSIDE CLEAN PET DISHES CLEAN SINK CLEAN TILE SPLASHBACKS CLEAN TOASTER & CRUMB TRAY CLEAN UNDER SINK/THROW AWAY OLD RAGS CLEAN (& DESCALE IF NEEDED) KETTLE DEFROST FREEZERS DUST BASEBOARDS EMPTY REFG/CLEAN THOROUGHLY STRAIGHTEN DRAWERS/CUPBOARDS WIPE FINGERPRINTS OFF WALLS
Luda you didn't really forget his birthday, just got a little distracted. I did the same with our aniversary, was mid morning before I remembered.
Bianca I can relate to the anxiety thing. I got a book out of the library (anxiety for dummies) which was very helpful. Lots of practical ideas. I found it helpful to write down my feelings.I also chew gum (not attractive I know) when I'm feeling anxious, it helps to calm me down. I'd definately seek help from GP though if you can.
FGS Curse the pox, luckily mine had it together last summer.
So many people seem to suffer anxiety in some form...
Ruby I'm going to do my best, it's the best I can volunteer for now. I'll ask dh which day would suit him, I think even if he were to come and waitwith me (if not come in too) it'd be a help.
Grouchy I found your email - thanks. I'll reply later x
I've been in the garden all morning and had a relaxing time pottering about moving plnts and putting in some new ferns NO FLYing other than laundry which is all blowing dry on the line.
Off to watch the kids do their dancing now. Dd looked so pretty going into school in her summer dresswith flowers in her hair etc
That made me think of <<Rickyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy>> from eastenders.
Bianca - I would seriously ask DH to come in with you for your appointment. It may make you less nervous.
Cozy Coupe 2 arrived for DD2 this morning so DH came home in lunch break to assemble and DD1 is now hogging it DD2 not well. I think it must be her teeth as she is grumpy from grumpdom today...
hi ladies we've been to a tots swimmng group this morning, the gorgeous weather inspired me to walk there and back after walking to drop ds at school. was such a lovely walk glad i did oh and had a good time at the group dd was her usual fearless self jumping everywhere, lost count of amount of times i had to grab her back out again! now i'm finished uni i plan on taking her every tuesday, i used to take her to this one when she was tiny and enjoyed it then.
bianca small steps is best, if your docs is anything like mine phone in the next couple of days and you'll have a month to work yourself up to actually getting there! enjoy the childrens dancing Luda whoops!! everyone else- hello now must go do some housework...........
bianca sorry I wasn't around yesterday to offer support along with everybody else. Sounds like RR has a great plan, and * I think nuts suggested looking on line. You know I am always at the end of email/phone if you need to vent RR in awe of your wisdom Luda sorry at forgetting dh's birthday. Thanks for asking yesterday it was my birthday on Saturday 38!.Hope you had a nice Birthday? FGShope lo's are well soon. I am not sure if you remember ellie had CPox when she was 10 months old. We used this it was fab Boots Calamine & Glycerin Cream Really helped in those delicate areas tort really pleased to read your dad wil be home soon. TMHNot sure if you seen my post yesterday lovely to meet you & your cutie ds. You are both sweeties. Hope ds is feeling better. scatty glad you had good weekend away TTT good to hear to play went well jas* hope all is ok with you.did you get your specs?
Hello to grouchy, dylsm, NotaBanana*,*shanna, coffee, saga. Apologies to any fly ladies have may have missed. Ellie is nappy so MUST do ironing.
I have just had to ring the community police to come and chat with dd after she was caught throwing stones at cars for the 2nd time! They're going to arrange a time to come and have a chat to her about the seriousness of it all
She's just 7 Ruby Easily led astray with a boy the same age. Very bad behaviour. She seems remorseful now but still.... I had to literally drag her home
The policeman has been and was very nice (almost too nice...). I realised it was the first time dd has evre really met a policeman so we took things gently. He spoke to her about the consequences of her actions etc. I think it's gone in. She was very sorry but seemed to cheer up no end once she realised she wasn't going to be "under-arrested"
Bianca - could you get her to write/tell a story about her alter ego - a really naughty girl to maybe encourage her to think what might be repercussions of throwing stones for example?
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I woke up this morning, got the kids up, carried on with my routine....and FORGOT DH's BIRTHDAY!!! Oooooppps! He got up (which is quite unusual) went to the shop to get bread and packed lunch bits and came back and said "They sell birthday cards over there too you know" 
I had completely forgottton! Had to scramble the kids to get his card and pressie! (luckily hadn't forgotton that bit!)
sorry to have burdened you. I'll have to work up to it for a few days but will try and get to the doctors when I can. Keep reminding me gently please.
I have just had to ring the community police to come and chat with dd after she was caught throwing stones at cars for the 2nd time!
