Come one, come all ,to the countdown to Christmas 2019 Thread 1

[Mrsmadevans]

Welcome to the first thread for the 2019 Christmas countdown m'dears

Fluffy l give up l really do🙄

Thank you for the warm welcome Cathy

No problem Foxy. I haven’t had matalan delivered before, is there a store near for you to return them or could you call?. I always find emails take ages to be responded to. At least you got everything you wanted!.

I’m going to have a look around the card factory today I think, I have one of them bags you keep wrapping paper in to protect that and I haven’t used it then so I might as well find the chance.

You’re full of deals!.

Cathy that is a good idea, thank you. there is a store locally. I have just rang the local store as they are currently doing road works all around it, and I didn’t want to make a wasted trip. They said to bring the boots in next time I am near there and they will get them sent back to where they need to go. I am happy I received all my order, but I do feel bad that someone is probably waiting for these boots and they will be disappointed lolz.
I love the card factory, although when I went at the start of December they were queuing out the door, so today was my first time since that experience lolz.
I try my best with the deals, it is my day off today so I thought what better way to spend it than with a little spot of shopping.
Oh I like those wrapping paper storage things, they are really handy and protect it well.

We have Really Useful wrapping paper boxes to store our paper in. Or 3 of them, actually! 😂 I bought so much Christmas paper in the sales last Christmas that I've no need for more. For years! We keep a stock of birthday paper, cards and presents for party gifts too. Though we've not had as many invitations this school year!

Mrs NC feels very hard, too hard sometimes and I'm someone that has gone NC with a large swathe of relatives on dads side. My advice is to go reduced contact, very very low amount of contact so that it doesn't feel so severe. I agree you can't change people and you shouldn't have to, do you think she's walking on eggshells in any shape or form over how she treats you and your parents?

Acey I'm sorry to hear that, I think there's been a large misunderstanding. A lot of posters won't be on this anymore I imagine because they were only on it for the Christmas period or are very busy. I am - we were away for a week and the amount of laundry and clearing away is going to take days. .

Foxy Welcome :)

Cathy Get your DH to do something about SIL, she's taking the piss because she can! he needs to ask when she's planning on leaving because you have things to do and need to be getting on with them.

I'd be telling SiL to bog off without any input from DH! Go tell her, Cathy!

fluffy you're a lot braver than me but you're right someone does need to tell her to go, she's taking advantage of your good nature.

I deleted my account So didn’t recieve any messages or anything.
I won’t be on here again after this message but I wanted to come on and apologise to those I have offended and upset with my constant baby posts. It was never my intention to do so, nor was it ever my intention to come across in any way as insensitive or unkind or whatever else. I should have been more sensitive to those who are struggling to conceive, and being told I am the reason that they won’t post on here is very upsetting to me.
I got caught up in the excitement, especially after being told myself that I couldn’t have children. However, I should have thought about how my constant posting was affecting others and how it would seem like I am rubbing their noses in it when it was never my intention.
I am not a horrible person, but I should have thought more before posting.
I won’t apologise for being excited about my first and more than likely only child, but I will no longer parade that on here. I won’t be on this thread again as I feel there is no coming back from this.
To all of those affected by my posts, I wholeheartedly apologise and I wish you all the very best.

Thank you MrsMad I feel a lot better today (new year, new start at all that).
Also - BUGGER - I completely forgot about Luther!!

Wheels do you watch Jamie Oliver over there? Over here he's a bit divisive as some love him some hate him but I find his style easy to watch - it's all relax, chop it up but don't worry if it's not perfect or you put a bit too much in etc.

Fluffy your description of yourself reminds me of me. I am quite cynical and like to do my research about things because I never 100% believe what people say It's helped me as an adult but wasn't the best trait in a child (questioning the reasons the tooth fairy wants teeth was a lost battle for my mum quite early on )

• I'm also a bit afraid if you advance search me you'll find inconsistencies as I switch up a few small details (mainly niece for nephew / add or subtract a year from their ages etc) to make sure I don't out myself!

Do you ever pretend your memory isn't so good? I remember dates of birth and random facts about people (favourite meal / what they drink / insert inane fact here) but I think it freaks people out so I sometimes ask if they prefer red or white wine etc even though I know the answer.

I am awful for guessing the end of a crime programme or a film twist halfway through. I went to the cinema to watch 6th sense and about 30 mins in said "wouldn't it be funny if he was a ghost" to my sis. She was furious when it turned out I'd guessed the twist 😂

@IrishAceyMac13 I think I have missed something. Who on earth has told you off for posting about Addie? This is a chit chat thread as far as I can see and we have all posted about various things in our lives as well as Christmas.
I know I haven't messaged you but I hope my talk of fertility issues hasn't caused you to feel you cannot post as I would hate that 💐

Cathy I don't know how you've not said anything to your SIL. She would get short shift from DH here never mind me!

I am off work again today as still in pain but am periodically cleaning something to ticking it off my to do list.

Acey I'm sorry to hear you've been getting messages, I'll miss reading your updates :(

crazy I'm sorry to hear you're in pain, I hope you feel better soon.

I'd never AS you, Crazy, as I don't think you're a troll / not who you say you are. It's not something I've done too often re Christmas posters, more like on Chat or AIBU!

And yes, I also pretend as it really does freak people out. Oops!

Sorry you're in pain today. Do you have effective pain relief?

I do thank you Fluffy - the hospital gave me some but I'm now using acedomenifine (sp?) I brought it back from NY last year and it's very effective. Will swap to regular old paracetamol tonight though - I have to go back to work tomorrow as I'm getting on my own nerves staying at home. Even the dogs seem fed up of me!

I have truly no idea what's going on.

Foxy welcome.

@IrishAceyMac13 I hope you come back! Did someone say something to you directly? If not has there been a misunderstanding? This is definitely a chit chat thread and I've enjoyed baby updates!

A lot of people won't be posting to the thread as I figured they were just in it for right around Christmas?

I'm so lost and sad :(

I'll make another comment for my 12 days of Christmas and replies as it seems wrong to do it in this one.

On the 9th day of Christmas I'll gladly give to thee.
9 ladies dancing
8 maids a milking
7 swans a swimming
6 geese a laying
5 golden rings
4 calling birds
3 french hens
2 turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree!

Crazy I've never heard of Jamie Oliver! I'll see if it's something I can find online!

fluffy I need to buy some more quality paper for us honestly. We're running out with last years present insanity.

Welcome foxy I'm hoping to be more organized this Christmas as well! I'm actually going to start early this year and put money aside on a prepaid card for presents like another person suggested!

PSB Oh no!! Headlice is an absolute paranoia for me! We've avoided them so far but it's a worry always.

acey I know you deleted but in case you might still be here I love that box and I hope you'll come back and tell us how Addie and Mav are?

Mrs Honestly going NC will probably save you a lot of stress with your crazy DSIS. It's absolutely absurd that she won't let you post family photos of her but allows a stranger with probably a lot lot of followers to do it. Hope your mom's haircut goes well!

I've dragged myself out of bed and right back into bed haha. Today husband is off for bloodwork, my chaise is coming, and husband is going back to work! LOL

I just asked her when she intends on leaving and she said ‘whenever I want to. I’m here to be with my brother’. DH has just told her she needs to go, she’s started saying that he’s choosing me over her and he said yes I am, she’s my wife. She’s kicking up a right storm and I’ve took the kids upstairs and am staying out of it.

I’m truly confused with everything going on with Acey. I hope she’s okay.

cathy Holy crap! What a weirdo! Whenever she wants to? Um no! Not her house! Crazy!

Who said that to you Acey?! Most of us on this thread have DC and/or are pregnant, so they could say the same to any one of us.

We'll miss you, and we want to see pictures of Addie when she's born!

I think we're all lost and sad Wheelie.

The DC are on the train to Milton Keynes.

Psb I thought maybe she was worried because people weren't posting as much? But I know folks are back in the real world today? But I think someone must have said something to her and I'm thinking an old thread lurker maybe? I don't know. I hope she comes back. I'll miss Mav and Addie posts.

Also to everyone reading including the person who said something. Acey very much posted a lot of Christmas stuff. Did you miss all the Christmas outfits she'd bought? Sheesh :(

I have no idea what Milton Keynes is but I hope they have fun? LOL

It's a town in the East Midlands Wheelie, more a series of villages really, they're staying with my aunt until Saturday. They'll have lots of fun!

To whoever made Acey feel bad, JUST FUCK OFF!!!

PSB that sounds awesome! I googled it but it didn't tell me much. It said they had a Snozone, and assorted things and then an article about footie haha. So I figured your kids were going for something fun lol. I hope they have a blast!

I’m taking back my comment about not posting on here anymore because it’s a free country and I shall post as much as I want
I meant what I said with my apology and that it truly never was my intention to upset or hurt anyone.
Most of you on this thread have been amazing through everything with losing my dad etc last year, and I can’t thank you enough
I’ll continue posting and keeping you all up to date on our Xmas plans etc!
Thank you all for your concern, I truly am touched!

The whole time will be fun! Swimming, dens in the woods etc.