Which room are you plastering again Lonely? I thought it was the sitting room but now confused about whether it is your dds’ room. Either way I remain totally impressed at you tackling it yourself!
So glad to hear from you Meadow but sorry about poorly family/ gpigs 
. The pram (and cot) really got to me too! I dohrgthink youvsgould feel bad about family helping out, family buying things lie pram seems quite common and I’m sure they want to help. I’ve been collecting useful bits and bobs for you if you’d like them, will PM you in the next couple of days.
tayto I’m always so impressed you remember everyone!
North sorry you are not up to full power, take care andcdobt feel rushed by the school holidays. A bit of boredom /self entertainment is good for kids!
Sunny I also wondered why you are suffering from a more repetitive diet if self catering? Doesn’t sound a though you are enjoying being away too much, hope you have some good day trips at least.
I am wide awake as I was awoken by dd for her night feed an hour ago but then managed to miss the bottle when pouring out the ready made formula in the dark and covered myself in milk- doh. So DH did the feed while I cleaned up 
. Then I lay awake worrying about Granny so thought you lot could distract me while I caught up! Girlie a caravan would have been great. Tbh we always go self catering so we have living space to chill and I can cook for DS (also more bedrooms). Only reason we didn’t this time was that it was a bit last-minute and I couldn’t find anywhere that would let us have just 3 nights in the school hols - everywhere I found was for whole weeks but i didn’t have much time to look.
Day out today was hard going. We’ve done that steam train many times. It was fine on the way out (apart from DS being upset that we weren’t going home ) - he likes the train and the boat. Problem was entertaining him in Dartmouth till return ferry time. We hung out in a cafe but he was very wriggly and wouldnt stay at the table. Also all the cafes allowed dogs and DS is seriously phobic so that was... interesting. And finally he had a meltdown on the harbour as he was desperate to go home but the ferry wasn’t ready and waiting. That drew quite a crowd and was a little scary as he kept trying to bolt and I was afraid he’d fall into the water. Finally he won’t use public loos so eventually wet himself. At least I had spare clothes but another big drama... Suffice to say I had a large glass of wine with dinner... home tomorrow and I might literally kiss my house when I get there.
I think I will drop DH and DS off by the sea tomorrow morning (though probably that will result in a wet trouser meltdown - he refuses to wear waterproofs btw 🙄) and go to see Granny with dd. It won’t be a long visit as we’ve a long drive but I can’t shake the feeling this may be the last time I’ll see her. I wish I felt she was happier in the care home. I think the fact that it is predominantly for dementia is really awful for her as she cared for my grandad with dementia at home for almost 10 years, until he moved into a home in 2014 (and died 6m later). Hard years for her and I think it makes it harder for her to keep company with the other residents now. So I get the impression she stays in her cell room all the time and, frankly, waits for her time to be up .
Sorry to bring the thread down, I think perhaps I should retire for a few months till the worst of the present misery is over!
On a good note DS climbed into my lap at dinner and covered me in kisses. He’s such a lovely boy, just struggles so much with change.
I’m going to do some internet shopping now. Coat for dd and jeans for DS , Tu. Hope I feel tired soon as we’ve a long drive tomorrow!