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Hang onto your hats; we're on the home straight, sprinting to the finish line! It's the Countdown to Christmas, thread 10!

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NoWordForFluffy · 06/12/2018 20:16

Evening all! I'm not sure if this will be the last or the penultimate thread, but here goes!

Nero, O2 appears to be working now (conveniently now I'm home and don't need mobile data!).

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AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 07:29

Morning!
Been up since 4.30, gah! Never mind Grin
I can’t believe I forgot about this fantastic Christmas jumper! It’s a thing of hideous beauty Grin

Yay it’s saturday which means football day 😁
We aren’t doing much today as I’m really struggling once again with my back. We will take a slow stroll to the shop to get milk and bread but that’s about it for today!

Can’t believe it’s only 10 days, single figures tomorrow eeeee!

Wheelie - I love her flamingo too, my dad got it for her before he passed away Grin hope you’re sleeping soundly Smile

Mrs - bless you, I’m not surprised you have your dad on your mind and it’s affecting your sleep Flowers my dad lived in his joggers for about the last 8-10 months before he died. He said they were so comfy and so much easier for him to go to the loo because he wasn’t getting as breathless as they don’t need undoing.
Aye I know right, flamingo birthday cake sounds amazing Grin gimme gimme Grin
Thank you my lovely! I don’t know why I’ve hit panic stations all of a sudden 😂
Very strange collective lack of sleep it seems for a lot of us last night!

Red - that sounds grand! Hope you have a fantastic time and enjoy it Grin

Have a grand day everyone Grin

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 07:30

Duh, uploading the picture may help!

Hang onto your hats; we're on the home straight, sprinting to the finish line! It's the Countdown to Christmas, thread 10!
Hang onto your hats; we're on the home straight, sprinting to the finish line! It's the Countdown to Christmas, thread 10!
Mrsmadevans · 15/12/2018 07:40

Acey thank you my dear Smile
I love the jumper it is so cheery just the job! . Have a quiet day and look after yourself sweetie. Strange how a lot of us have not slept well Xmas Hmm , never mind coffee is our BFF for that ! Speak ltr Xmas Grin

Redgreencoverplant · 15/12/2018 07:41

Sorry to hear about your dad Mrs. I hope he is happier in his new joggers :)

Mrsmadevans · 15/12/2018 07:47

Ahhh thank you so much Red Smile

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 08:52

Cor it’s bitter out there! Our stroll to the shop turned into a very brisk walk, brrrr! Paddy’s laughing at my frozen ears 😂

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 09:07

Mrs - you’re welcome lovely Smile it is very cheery, you can’t feel sad when you see my jumper Grin
I will definitely have a quiet day my lovely, it’s far too cold out there!
I will savour my one and only cup of coffee I’m allowed per day Grin ☕️

Philomensapie · 15/12/2018 09:57

Paddy's a meanie Acey! Xmas Grin

NoWordForFluffy · 15/12/2018 10:27

Morning!

We're lazing round the hotel room until it's time to go a bit later. We're on the 12.30 🎅 🚂 and need to be there at 12. We're going to fancy Booths first then to the train.

DH's parents are on the way up to go on the train with us.

I've had a massive breakfast, as had everyone else! 🐷🐷🐷

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Philomensapie · 15/12/2018 10:31

Sounds lovely! Xmas Grin

FrangelicoCandyBoughs · 15/12/2018 11:13

Morning all! Bored out of my mind today, Laszlo is a great baby and has slept most of the night so I’m just waiting for him to wake up from his feed. I can’t really move because of the stitches so am waiting for DH to come in with the boys. We aren’t having any visitors until we get home, have been told if all goes well I should be home in the evening. Can’t believe it’s only 10 days until Christmas!

Philomensapie · 15/12/2018 11:18

Yes, and only 6 until the DC break up! I need to start buying goodies in.

CrazyBaubles · 15/12/2018 12:28

Congratulations Frangelico !!!

Sorry I've fallen off the thread. A few things have kicked off in work and at home which are keeping me busy

I had my Christmas do yesterday (and DH has friends up for a get together). We both got far too drunk and are now very very hungover 🤕
We're going to attempt food then showers etc as need to recover - we're going to see Elf the musical tonight!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/12/2018 13:38

Ahhh welcome to Laszlo , Christmas Thread Baby Xmas Grin

'Tis parky here in Darkest Essex , (though there were still a few short-sleeves-and-no-coat people out )

Did an early morning shopping trip (much to DD disgust but she insisted on pootling along)

Having a quick 5 minutes then I;m off to wrap presents.

Redgreencoverplant · 15/12/2018 14:52

The train was fab and DS was made up to meet Father Christmas!

Hang onto your hats; we're on the home straight, sprinting to the finish line! It's the Countdown to Christmas, thread 10!
WheelchairWoes · 15/12/2018 16:23

acey OMG I remember pregnancy dreams. They messed me up for life haha. I had one that was so realistic I'm turning it into a book.
Awww a gift from your dad makes it even more special!

Your jumper looks fabulous

red Have a grand time!!

PSB That sounds so much fun! We don't have anything like that around these parts

Mrs So much gray and beige. I'm like no no more. Please introduce colors again! I'm sorry your dad is worrying you. I'd be really freaked too. :( I hope they can help him.

fluffy hope you guys had or are having a blast on the train!!

frange So pleased he's a good little mite for you. I think not having visitors is a good idea. My ILS forced themselves into our hospital room and it was horribly stressful.

Crazy glad you have fun but sorry you are dealing with the hangover now. Hope you feel more human soon

70 Have a good time wrapping! You can wrap yourself as a joke too ;) LOL I always think about trying it and never have yet. I did wrap a kitten as a joke. She ate her way out

red Awwwwwww that's a lovely photo! We went last night to see Santa and he never showed up. My kids were sad even though they are older because it's a tradition. Now we have to try and find a Santa with only 10 days to go!

It is still pouring down rain here without an end. So we've put off a visit to my dad's to put up his tree until tomorrow. The rain should be cleared out of here by tomorrow and it's supposed to be sunny.

Lilah has discovered the fireplace is warm and keep sleeping on our DVD player now lol

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 16:57

Brrr, can’t get warm today!
Paddy’s cooking tonight because my god forsaken back will not let up 😫
Lasagna and garlic bread, can’t wait Grin

I’ve got a very active Addie today and I absolutely love it Grin

Phil - he is a meanie 😂

Wheelie - the dreams make absolutely no sense half the time haha. I had one about giving birth to a flamingo! I must have a very warped mind 😂 that’s hella cool that you’re turning one into a book!
Thank you, it is a grand jumper Grin
Bless Lilah the wee angel Grin
Hope the rain clears up for you Smile

Red - love the photo and I’m glad you had a grand time Grin

Frange - glad to hear he’s a wee angel, very jealous of you getting newborn snuggles! Hope you are home as planned tonight.

Crazy - hope you aren’t feeling too hungover now! Have a grand night!

70 - I hate wrapping presents so I don’t envy you Grin

Sorry if I’ve missed anyone, half typing half watching Netflix haha.

WheelchairWoes · 15/12/2018 17:12

acey I once dreamed I gave birth to a baboon baby while I was pregnant. I looked at the baby and started sobbing because she was a blue butt baboon. I woke up traumatized.

Yay for good food! Sorry your back is messed up and your are cold though

FrangelicoCandyBoughs · 15/12/2018 17:21

Home now! Can’t believe how quick that was!. Feel so blessed at home with my 5 boys!. DH has been an absolute dream with the big 3 and has made sure I don’t so anything so that I can heal quickly.

Wheely We have recently gone NC with DH’s dad, but SIL told him about the baby being born and he turned up at the hospital!. DH was absolutely fuming with him.

Acey It’ll be you soon! You really can’t beat it, Ike keeps coming over to smell him, he smells so gorgeous. I don’t want to bath him, just want him to keep this smell forever.

So excited to see what our first night home is like!. Sorry for not replying to everyone, I’m just so happy right now!.

WheelchairWoes · 15/12/2018 17:37

frange I would have been upset too! We've gone NC with hubby's mom. She's very overbearing and makes the entire world about her so I get the NC.

Don't worry about not replying! Enjoy your little baby boy

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 18:08

Wheelie - I’m laughing so hard at blue butt baboon 😂 I love flamingoes but I love my Addie more Grin
I’ve warmed up now with about 6 blankets on me haha! Food was so good, although I can’t stand meat at the moment which is weird!

Frange - I’m sorry he turned up completely unexpected, especially as you have gone NC. I would be upset in that situation too and also furious! I’m glad hubby is being a diamond and looking after you all!
It certainly will be me soon and I can’t wait! Just want to meet her already and cherish every second!
You don’t need to apologise, I can imagine you’re on cloud 9! Embrace and enjoy your beautiful wee boy 💙

Philomensapie · 15/12/2018 19:47

He's so cute Red! So's your DS! Xmas Grin

AceyMac13 · 15/12/2018 20:08

Addie keeps kicking / punching my hip bone repeatedly! Stop it child 😂

WheelchairWoes · 15/12/2018 20:26

acey I'm glad you are warmed up! Tell Addie to behave or you won't eat any chocolate for her haha

It's 3:30 PM and it feels like it should be much later. I'm tired although I've not really done anything today haha.

Philomensapie · 15/12/2018 20:29

Had lasagne for lunch, spinach and ricotta cannelloni for supper, DS2 was in bed by 6.45, DD will go at 10. 😋😋😴

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