Round up your broom stick, black cat and cauldron and get ready for Halloween, it's the Countdown to Christmas, thread 7!

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Here we go again. I think the last thread was the quickest ever, so this one probably won't even get to Halloween, but we shall see!

Thanks Acey*. 😊

DD had a chicken and mushroom Pukka pie for lunch. 😋🍗🍄

evening!
Just got back to the hotel, going out for dinner with 2 of my brothers, friends from work and some other friends here for my final night in England! Be nice to say goodbye, I just can’t wait to get home!
We fly at 9.10pm tomorrow and I have midwife in the morning

Mrs - I think you’re right, it was definitely meant to be. I’m sad that baby daddy doesn’t want to be involved, and that he can walk away from his child so easily, but I’m so blessed to be able to raise this wee miracle where I grew up, and for him or her to become close to my family. Everything definitely happens for a reason 😁 Oh god the nightmare neighbours, I’m so glad to be away from them, I forgot what peace and quiet was like

No problem Philomena 😁

Better rush off, need to get ready! Have a lovely evening all!

Had to take dd back to school for six for a school council thing then got stuck behind a tractor and then got stuck trying to squeeze pass someone who was awful at reversing. Pleased to be home even if dh is grumpy

Evening all
Biddy l completely missed your post this morning, thank you for the hug and right back atcha m'dear
I think your St Nicholas day slipper idea is wonderful , l looked for it when l saw you mention it and it led me to find a lovely site
nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2010/12/saint-nicholas-day.html
sadly she stopped in 2015 but l loved this blog post of hers all things Nordic !
nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/11/nordic-christmas-2014.html

Acey enjoy your meal and your final night in England, please keep in touch with us m'dear
Wreck it always happens doesn't it ?
Do you know there have been 4 car accidents this week on the same stretch of road between Llanover and Pontypool or the A4042 trunk road and it is only WEDS!!! We were stuck behind one of them and DH was vile lol no one seriously injured thankfully
I hope your DH is happier now , give him a Wreck hug and he will be much happier l am sure
PSB now was that a Pukka pie you can cook in t'microwave m'dear ?
I have also been sourcing a Christmas tree solution for you and come up with this ....see pic ..... l am sure it will be useless but thought it would put a smile on your face
Fluffy any news on the job front m'dear? I hope so

at the Christmas tree!

Dh has gone out (for the third night since Saturday) he's being selfish at the moment but if I dared to say anything he would jump down my throat and turn it back on me so I'll just let him get on with it and won't do his washing

Ahhh Wreck , l know sometimes it just isn't worth having a go , sometimes it is more trouble than it is worth . I love my DH & he is a good man and l am so lucky but ......he turns into a monster when he drives , he is very arrogant on times and can be very annoying
Just fight the battles that are worth it, imho sometimes it just needs to go over our heads and if in doubt plenty of & Hugs galore my dear

Evening!

How's your DD doing, Mrs? I hope the ABs are kicking in good and proper!

Hi Biddy, you're always so busy!

Acey, have a fab last night here. Your excitement at going home shines through the screen!

No job news yet. It was meant to be today, but wasn't! HR think tomorrow morning now. Two different people interviewed, so they're deciding whether to offer or go for a second round so the male interviewer can see the person he'd be working with. I like that they're taking their time as you know they've really put thought into the decision (though I hope it doesn't go against me!).

Fluffy!!! ahhh they are taking their time ! Like you say though they putting a lot of thought into it so hopefully it will mean you will be going to a great team if you get it
DD2 is having a bit of pain tonight but she has taken Ibuprofen & Cocodamol and hopefully she will be able to get another good nights sleep tonight
I did so much washing today for the parents, 3 loads of bedding and a load of whites . Dad was sick yesterday all over his bedclothes (he is fine now Thank God ) so there was a lot more than normal, great news is though l managed to dry all the bedclothes and they are now airing so l am feeling very pleased lol . I find it a bit daft how satisfying it is getting the washing out on the line & dry . I think it might be a Mrsmadevans/woman thing lol !
Hope everyone has a lovely night tonight and a great nights sleep

Eek fluffy how nerve wracking for you!

Fluffy - It's good that they're being thorough about this job but surely they should have thought about this and given you the correct timeframe rather than just pushing it back again and again?

Acey I'm so happy for your move tomorrow, it sounds like you're going to be so happy to be home. Also love that your brothers are happy to pack up a car and drive back so you can fly with just your hand luggage.

Thank you MrsMad apparently the ladybirds do hibernate and they're swarming to find somewhere to go. Fingers crossed they disappear soon because they're everywhere and it's really making me tense and DH is being an arse about it

That upside down ceiling tree is just wrong. Who on earth came up with that??

Ah Wreck how frustrating (the tractor I mean). Why is your DH being selfish? I second refusing to do his washing / cooking / anything else you do for him until he apologises with something festive and amazing

Me and my DH are butting heads a little bit lately too. Both stressed by work for very different reasons and I don't think either of us are being particularly nice (although I'm definitely being nicer than him)!

No, sorry, Mrs, just an ordinary oven one. They don't sell the microwaveable ones in Sainsbury's. 😭 Also, DD will only eat the chicken and mushroom ones.

Picked DS2 up, had Thai green chicken curry for supper, DS2 was in bed by 8.15, we're not supposed to move his bedtime to help him sleep, but it's unavoidable on Adventure nights, DD will go at 9.40, doing wash, put uniforms out, put PE kit and swimming kit in bags for Tuesday. 😋🍛😴

We're struggling with money right now (thanks to an hmrc fuck up) and we always end up being snippy with each other when we're short of money. But he just thinks he does so much and because I work less hours I should do more. Also though I don't think he realises what I do. Example: before school this morning he got the dc breakfast and unloaded the dishwasher. Also made DD's lunch (didn't pack it just left it loose on the side ). I made sure the dc were dressed, teeth brushed, beds all made, curtains open, dishwasher loaded, hoovered downstairs, mopped kitchen, packed school bags and wrote in reading diaries. I leave thirty mins after him so I think I do more than him. He thinks he does plenty. I'm sure lots of parents have similar arguments and I know it's pointless to argue over it but every now and then it really pisses me off. I finish work at three but on Monday I came straight home met ds off the bus, did his spelling, got dd from after school club, gave them dinner, took them to swimming lessons, got home and put them both to bed because dh was at football. I do both and I can say running around after dc and trying to get dinner/homework/clubs etc sorted is more stressful than work. Blah. Sorry. Rant over. I'm going to go to sleep now

People are forever asking if DH can help with the DC in the mornings. Not really, DD's still asleep when he leaves for work. I'd quite like DS2 to still be asleep too.

I'm already gone by the time ours get up, but I do a fair amount when I'm home.

Crazy, it was always going to be this week, and this is the first 'definite' deadline they've missed. Though it's HR giving the deadlines to the agency, not the decision-makers, so it could all be Chinese whispers!

I've spent the evening doing more cross stitch. I should have it done by the end of next week!

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Awake at silly o'clock again. 😭

Dozed a bit, woken up by my app. 😆

I'm up, have been since 5.15. I did mooch about a bit before doing anything though as I'm on a late (9-6) today when I normally start at 8.

Today is my Friday. Woooo!

My Friday too woo hoo!

Morning!
Running on about an hours sleep, I’m just too excited to care how tired I am now 😂

Midwife at 9.30 then off to one of my brothers to see if he needs help with any last minute packing

Mrs - the meal was lovely thank you. I will definitely keep in touch with you all hope your DD isn’t in too much pain with her toothache! Love the Christmas tree idea, that made me laugh

Fluffy - I don’t think I can contain my excitement any longer it’s good that they are taking their time making a decision, and putting a lot of thought into it. Keeping everything crossed that you get good news!

Crazy - thank you, I’m so happy too my brothers are awesome, couldn’t be without them I’m definitely going to be so happy to be home! I just want to be on that plane

Wreck - I hope things get better for you and your DH soon

I’m being inundated by texts and calls from family checking I’m still coming home my grandad is sending me hourly countdown updates god love him

I thought I’d have a bump by now, I just look like I’ve eaten too much! Hopefully I’ll have one soon! Can’t wait to find out what this wee one is tomorrow

Have a grand day everyone, I will try to get on again before we fly tonight, if not I’ll post tomorrow

Just had super scrambled egg and a banana. DD's playing Minecraft. 😋🍌

Hello. Bit of help needed. I need to do 60 Santa presents for the village fair.

Will I get cheaper than 10 books for 10 from the works? Thinking of one of those and a selection box. £3 per child. Would you be happy with that?

I don't think you'll get cheaper but if you can find a discount code then obviously that'll make a difference. Also Tesco usually do buy one get two free in selection boxes in November I think.

That's what I would expect from that sort of event, flowery. It's difficult to do toys without them being gendered; books and a selection box are a good compromise especially as DS is lactose intolerant so I'd have to eat the chocolate

There are discount codes for the Works but they don't work on the 10 for £10 books.

You could also look on the toysforapound website - a few people on the bargain thread have used it (I think - is that the right one, Fluffy?) and been really pleased with the quality of the toys (ie proper toys sold for £1, not poundshop tat that falls apart).