Thanks Ginger and Math That sounds a lovely meal Math though I also dislike parsnip. DH is the only eater of parsnip in this house, brussels sprouts are surprisingly popular.
DD has access to pastoral care and uses it, and all staff in both schools are being made aware, DD has lots of friends. DS comes under the senco, she desperately wants to help but DS won't talk to anyone and appears not to want to discuss it. I think the best thing is to get him friends. I do not need much support for me, I just want the kids to have it and a plan for if the worst happens all the kids needs will be met, DH is very practical but hopeless with anything emotional but my friend I think will help if that happens and she has 2 SN kids and is the kindest Mum. So now have one of his 3 close friends from his old school where we used to live he can meet up with and getting an x box so they can communicate via that and second old friend should join in too.
Christmas should be fine, we will just be here and have food ordered, will be just us and the pets but I love it that way and want to stay covid free. The only issue maybe my surgery may be around then but we can have a second Christmas meal in that case. Silkiecat will be delighted if two Christmas turkeys are needed.
Please post about your cat etc, that is what this thread is for and its good for me not to think about cancer all the time, I try to spend at least half the day just on completely unrelated things.
DH has made me a cup of tea and drinking it in bed, whilst the birds sing outside.