Need a hand hold part 4

Also, just want to agree with @Munchyseeds2 , don’t store anything other than tins in your shed, and those only if really dry otherwise they will rust. If you need to store packets put them in a big “Really Useful” box as they are vermin proof. You can get the RU boxes from Amazon or B&Q

Thank you @Munchyseeds2 My progress is good! Have a wonderful Christmas.

This made me spit my coffee out Laura 🤣🤣🤣 I guess you should be glad you had knickers on. 🤭🤭

You are so understanding and inspire such optimism. I think we've turned a corner together. As mother of the groom felt obliged to browse in some posh shops for outfits. Naddah. Went back to where I always shop - wedding/holiday wardrobe sorted effortlessly. Dress is midi length, cream with delicate florals, flattering high neck and doesn't cling in the wrong places! Did splash out on shoes/bag. (Beans on toast or your left over ham in my January budget 😍). Daughter's lovely friends have loaned a whole lot of fascinators to try. New daughter-in-law has all the girls booked in for hair and make-up. She is a gem - great mix of strong but gentle. We all want those great life partners for our kids, don't we? You are so unspoilt by what you've suffered and what a bond you've set up in this group.

@Imbluedalale
Trust me.

A real mouse will get in your shed and set up home and have lots more mice....they only need a hole the width of a pencil
Don't keep anything in there they can chew through xx

The group is now live! Some people's settings didn't allow me to join them automatically but I've sent an invite. Feel free to adjust the name/description/photo etc, I've just put a Christmassy spoon one on for now.

I think i've added everyone who has pm'd but happy to add anyone else. Can someone add @TealPoet and @Malbecfan ? I don't have their numbers but I'm pretty sure they said they wanted to join. And @BeNavyCrab ? And anyone else (sorry, mind like a sieve but I don't want to miss anyone out).

Morning (afternoon now!) all.

@BeNavyCrab you sound like you had such an amazing childhood sailing round the world. I love that you gave your DC £15 to feed the family for a day. That’s such a great lesson although the pork pie to feed 4 and pick n mix for breakfast did make me laugh. I don’t think I have your number but feel free to PM me and I’ll add you to the group. Oh and a huge well done to your DD! An 8 hour journey sounds stressful for anyone so that’s brilliant that she coped and feels confident enough to do it again.

@ChaosHol1 so sorry to hear about your MIL. Hope you’re OK. If you’d like to join the WhatsApp group, do PM me.

@Imbluedalale That’s so hard that your son is struggling and upset but I’m so pleased that your relationship with him has turned a corner. It sounds like he’s handling it so well with the flowers to her mum etc and taking it on the chin which is a testament to your parenting! What an absolute arse your ex is with his ridiculous cheating excuses.

That’s so lovely that your parents have filled up your freezer (even though it means you can’t food shop!). My partner is always going on about how full my freezer is as I don't have drawers, just shelves so you open it and stuff falls out on top of you. Your fishcakes for dinner sound lovely. I used to love those ones with the melting/saucey middle.

My parents and I just went to a garden centre with a soft play yesterday and had lunch. I had a loaded brunch omelette with chips and it was amazing. Back to working from home today.

😂at your bum hanging out story! I hate that rush to get to the bin men. Still, at least you have an empty bin which is the most important thing (and probably gave the bin men a thrill!!).

@spoonfulofmustard sorry you’re still not feeling very well 💐.

@Malbecfan that’s so lovely that you invited the lady who delivers your dad’s paper on Christmas day and that her and your Dad can enjoy telling their stories to each other!

Hi @CookiePookie . Hope you’re well. You’re welcome to PM me too.

Hello to everyone else.

Hello and yes, please do join! If you pm me, I'll pop you in my phone and hopefully do it shortly.

That's so lovely that you're inspired to grab life. A Christmas wedding sounds so special 💖, I'd love to see pics on the WA group!

@Cuneburnal welcome. Please do join us on the WhatsApp when it’s set up and I’m looking forward to seeing wedding photos.

Out of adversity, great things can grow. Our dear @Imbluedalale and this group are testament to that.

@Imbluedalale
Afternoon lovely! X
What am I up to?
Just making some no kneed bread in the airfryer oven....never done it before so we will see how it turns out
Have done some housework, DS is home later so thought I'd better dust his room😂

Oh and just want to say....be careful what you store in the shed, nothing the mice might like - it won't end well!!

@Cuneburnal I love your New Years resolution!
Be brave and I hope you have a lovely time at the Christmas wedding

Haha - no I don't think I need to see a photo of him, he sounds so horrible! But I will send my number to - RaspberryBeretxx for the WhatsApp group anyway. I still think that the fact that he had to keep sayting that you wouldn't get better than him is very telling, like he was trying to convince himself because of course it was never true (as you now know).

I love that your Mum and Dad filled your freezer! That reminds me of my parents - just the sort of thing they would have done bless them. xxx

Hi @Imbluedalale I love mumsnet but haven't posted before. All change! That's because all your threads and the responses have been so thought provoking. You have faced too much for one person yet have great humour combined with humanity towards others. I got to middle age unscathed then had a mental health breakdown. Less understanding in those days and it frightened away (and still does) those who leaned on me. I've found out who gets that it's ok to not be ok. Before your posts I was settling for avoiding stress, keeping my head down and avoiding relapse. However, you're such an inspiration and I've decided that's not really living! I'm going to grab life with both hands again now starting with my lovely son's Christmas wedding surrounded by whole family, including husband, daughter and grandchildren. Enough about me! Merry Christmas and good health to all the spoonies especially our woman of the year, Laura. P.S., I've had the Ocado spoon for years so hope you'll accept me as one of your tribe. Will pm @RaspberryBeretxx if I may to join the WhatsApp group.

I love how you counted them 😂😂😂

Good morning Spoonies. It's my last morning at work thank god. Not that it's a hard job but I am just glad to not have to switch the PC on for a bit.
I've got up and put heating on and the cat is lying across my lap in bed. Cosy 😃
@Apolloneuro if you are still here I hear you on the group etiquette. My yoga group is full of pointless posts and I can never find the class schedule among the million thanks posts or folks telling everyone they can't make class. Dont get me stsrted on the travel pics and sick relatives. I don't need to know 😂
@Imbluedalale so interesting on the change of dynamics with your relationship with oldest. You can't deny the strength of a mother's love and bond. Could he bring the little one for a Christmas visit I wonder.
So it's a total meatfest at your house. I think I might do down my local butcher later for a few bits. They do their own Kiev and marinated skewers. Now I'm thinking dinner!!
Have a great day everyone especially if you are finishing up for the holidays.

Drumroll please… I scored an M&S iced Madeira cake. I would never have bought this normally but I was utterly convinced by @Imbluedalale that it is the best thing EVER. Excited to try it! There are 12 more in the Banbury M&S if anyone is close by…