Countdown to Christmas 2017

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365 to go

This fell of my "I'm on" list!
How shameful

I'm expecting a thread grandbaby (my first) in three weeks if that counts?
Could hardly restrain myself from buying all the toys and the cute Christmas baby grows at Christmas time, but I'm looking forward to next Christmas. My son and his girlfriend are living with us so it will be easy to find out what they want/need. Must keep reminding myself not to go OTT with gifts.

Surely we haven't lost a day already (like we did last year)?!

I'm biding my time with regard to Christmas. Not least because I'm devoid of inspiration and keep missing the sales! 😂

Good luck with the knitting MrsDilligaf8. It's a bit like riding a bike isn't it? It starts to come back slowly. I find knitting very relaxing, how about you?
Not too long to go 'till February now. One month down!

I fell off aswell . I haven't done any sale shopping not even cards and wrapping paper.
I'm probably going to be deleted off the thread for this but I really struggled Christmas 2016 I just wanted it to be over.
So this year I want to get my Christmas mojo back. My dc's are older so it limits the amount of Christmassy things I can do (I'm also single).

I can't say I was ever much of a knitter, but it has just "clicked" (pardon the pun!)

I hope it becomes relaxing but at the moment I have a little person who is fascinated by the wool so I spend a lot of time saying "no! Don't chew mummy's wool" I will have to stick a note in with my squares to apologise for the baby drool!

Brighter don't worry - we won't boot you off the thread and we will help you get your mojo back

Whoop! First purchase made thanks to the bargain thread! Crayons and torches for the stockings.

I really want the crayons for DS, but can't justify the £3.95 on delivery! There's nothing else I can see in the sale :( it almost doubles the price though.

Maybe I could get some for my nephews too, then it wouldnt be so bad!

I've asked if they can add a second pack to my order which I'll be able to send on to you if it's possible!

Oh Hungary, that's so sweet of you!

It must be my age..... oh how wonderful a thread grandchild!!! of Course it counts indeedy! Not bought much today been working and shopping for christmas coming a long way down the list of things to do unfort!
Another day gone and nearly Feb bring it on Valentines and pancake day , daffs and crocus out soon snowdrops and primroses out in force with me in Abergavenny just lovely ! Hope all ok take care x

I lost my Christmas mojo last year too Brightermornings . I think it's because I had to much on my shoulders. I did really enjoy the day in the end, but the run up was a bit stressful.
Lol, MrsDilligaf, I have to look out for my cat.

Ooh, Mrsmadevans, yes pancake day. I'd forgotten about that. (How I don't know, brought the batter mix last week or so! ) I'm on a diet/lifestyle change atm. (First weigh in Monday next. Eep! :p ) Definitely having an Easter egg though. Must have a few pancakes too, I can get low fat/cal icecream to go with them!

330

I can't believe we are still in January. Christmas feels so long ago :-(

My dad is arranging panto for next Christmas so that means I've got something to look forward to. I'm going to start my December bucket list so we have lots to look forward to and I can plan. Wilf will have finished his first term of school so he will be super excited I think!

oh mummy you will have the best thing in the world to look forward to, the first nativity! I cried, it was so beautiful and get tearful whenever I think of it.

They do a singing one at preschool but it's very low key. So I'm really looking forward to school production!

Hi all.
Had a busy week at work. No xmas prep but did light my xmas eve yankee candle on rudolph day.
On a good note, i passed my driving test yesterday.

Yay Lolly that is more than a good note that is just amazing!! Well done you !
Kittycat good luck with the lifestyle change I am still munching my way through Xmas goodies and am getting fatter by the min vowing not to buy much next year to eat anyways
Mummy I love Pantos oohhh no I dont I would have loved to have seen Les Dawson in Panto , that and seeing Queen live
nativity awww my dd1 had to sing we will rock you in her playgroup in the church and she wouldnt go on the stage and sing with the others I was so disappointed I will never forgive her
Hope all ok glad it is 330 days Sprout will soon be here lol

Thank you very much.
i don't feel as excited as i thought i would be. I think deep down i'm anxious about driving alone

Lolly my daughter passed 10 days ago but only insured car on thurs. She rang me from tesco yesterday as she was so excited to have driven there on her own ( all of 2 miles).
I remember how scared i was at first but you will soon be whizzing around without a thought!
Well done and happy motoring x

omg The first time I took the car out on my own I stalled like 10 times in a row lol you will lose that fear very quickly I really love driving now my dear good luck!

Thank you lovely ladies. My Dh has bought me a little run around and, i've called her Ethel and we are going for a little spin in the morning
Congrats to your daughter Flap

Congratulations on passing your test!! Totally understandable to be nervous, as we get older we are aware of danger more. I remember passing mine at 18, buying my first car and just driving into work without any fear! When I finished work it was dark, I had no idea where the lights were and 2 friends wanted a lift home. Didn't even phase me.
I got a new car at the beginning of last week and phoned dh in such a state that day because I couldn't work out how to reverse, how to turn my lights on or where the windshield wipers were. Oh to be 18 and careless again.