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The one with the brief glimpse of summer. It’s countdown to Christmas thread 3!

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SideOrderofSprouts · 22/04/2018 08:56

Here it is!

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PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 18/05/2018 21:04

DD will go to bed at 9.20. 😴

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 18/05/2018 21:05

I can't as I had a blood transfusion post 1986.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 19/05/2018 00:57

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I need to give blood but its easier to get arrested than get an appointment Hmm
I got DS signed up last year , Bless Him, he did his first pint of red at 17 yo .

Went to Costco, I love it at Christmas ( well Sept onwards , they always run 3 months ahead) not so much at any other time , but I'd been gathering a list.

I'm buying small presents for DD Birthday. She'll get a box (HomeSense/TKMaxx) that she can re-use , with 16 presents.

So far there are 4 beauty items.
She'll get Gift Cards ( Victoria Secret Pink an TopShop)
Large Yankee Candle
Chocolates

and other things that I find along the way, maybe jewellery (though she likes titanium which is ££ )

She's got her Birthday on 25th June so in 6 months time I'll be planning her Christmas presents Xmas Grin

NoWordForFluffy · 19/05/2018 06:18

My DD's birthday is 23 June. It's the perfect birthday as you only ever have 6 months to wait between presents. Handy if you spot something you want during the year.

WreckTangled · 19/05/2018 06:47

Mine is 15th June and DD's 17th Smile

TheWoollybacksWife · 19/05/2018 10:01

We were all done for birthdays in this household by the end of April. Apart from our wedding anniversary in the autumn (not a big one this year) its next stop Christmas Grin

NoWordForFluffy · 19/05/2018 10:03

Whereas our birthdays run up to 23 December!

TheWoollybacksWife · 19/05/2018 10:20

Sooooo....

I've got an absolutely manic day ahead (which is why I'm procrastinating on MN).

I need to do a load of laundry (can't do it yet as I need DD1's stuff and she's still asleep).

I need to get dinner in the slow cooker.

I've got to iron yesterday's laundry.

I need a shower.

I've got to go to the supermarket.

Take DS to karate and DD2 to work and do the return trips.

Pack for Norway. 🎉

Finish a cake for the Royal Wedding street party. It's baking now and I've just got the filling to make. I can't actually go to the party (see list of stuff above plus I'm an antisocial mare Grin) but I am ridiculously competitive and the cake is for a GBBO style competition.

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 11:00

Morning! Last birthday in this house is September. 😭

Did wash and hung it out, in the Sainsbury's café, the DC are having bitesize breakfasts, I'm having smashed avocado and smoked salmon on sourdough toast. 👔😋🍳🐟

NoWordForFluffy · 19/05/2018 11:03

Blood donation cancelled due to wagon breaking and the equipment being trapped on it! I've booked for the permanent Liverpool site on 1 June instead.

Off home now. Think I'll pootle in the garden. ☀️☀️☀️

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 11:31

Oh dear!

Mrsmadevans · 19/05/2018 12:36

Afternoon all! We are all watching the wedding , Megan looks beautiful, we love the dress! Have a lovely day everyone !

NoWordForFluffy · 19/05/2018 13:57

I cried a bit, Mrs! Took me back to our wedding! I still can't hear our first dance song without getting emotional.

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 16:26

Bought DD's friend a birthday present, bought DD a cheap water bottle for Butlins, because it has to be reusable but I don't want her to lose her Sport Relief one, had prawn sandwiches and crisps for lunch. 😋🍤

Mrsmadevans · 19/05/2018 18:18

Ahhh Fluffy Bless you Smile.l cried at her mum crying and Harry so nervous , sweet boy . I thought Prince Charles was lovely bless him, he must be a gentleman because Megans mum seemed so at ease with him and she seemed so reserved. I also felt sad for the 2 boys being without Diana , brings it all back Sad I think she would have loved the 2 girls her boys have picked. I loved it all though and hope they are really happy like Wills & Kate seem to be. I always cry at weddings mind l am such a softy.

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 18:28

Had BLTs for supper. 😋🍅

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 20:17

DS2 was in bed by 7.30. 😴

Internaljukebox · 19/05/2018 21:38

Evening all... have missed all the wedding as been at work! But only one more day to go and then 9 lovely days off 🙂..
Just chilling while DH cooks creamy pork and ds is at a party at the pub with all his dojo crew. Enjoy your night all xxx

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 19/05/2018 22:03

DD went to bed at 9.40 as she negotiated an extra 20 minutes of the YouTube video she was watching. I'm going to have another chocolate brownie torte and then going to bed. 😋🍫😴

NoWordForFluffy · 20/05/2018 00:36

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And so to bed! Night!

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 20/05/2018 06:57

Morning! DS2's brought his tablet back in after taking it in his room and is now on WiFi, I'm in bed drinking coffee. 😋Brew

Mrsmadevans · 20/05/2018 07:01

Morning all. Another beautiful day today.
Fluffy you were up late Shock
Am up ma & pa's this morning , then a car booty l think .
I have to say we all loved the royal wedding here and are a bit bereft today Grin. Need another fix hehe.
Hope everyone has a great day , take care Smile

NoWordForFluffy · 20/05/2018 07:10

I wasn't really up, just transferring from sofa to bed, where I'd been asleep for a couple of hours!

It's another gorgeous day here today. ☀️☀️☀️ We're being spoilt!

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 20/05/2018 07:12

DH does that every night Fluffy! 😂

He has supper, flops on the sofa and it's sometimes light when he comes to bed! 😂

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 20/05/2018 08:19

I've just hung the pj's out. 😆