Not Driving Away!

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P1 splashing in the paddling pool and P2 having a nap. So pleased to be back and they are so pleased to be with each other again.

Can't believe we got to 1000 posts! You need to change your nn now too don't you wylye ?!

Sorry you've had a rubbish day row

I do agree though-sometimes watching a film like that is just the answer to as you say get if all out your system.

Hope you're feeling a bit better now

Vomitting pumblette. 1

Pumblette 2 awake as they share a room and we have had copious changes of bed for pumblette 1

Pumble-feeling remarkably calm and in control (but this may be different in the morning ....!)

I hate vomit!

Hope the sun is shining with you, Pumble, P.1 is better and that you have a nice day. Don't try to do too much, snooze if you can.

Not PND related but feeling miserable. You know when you just can't take one more thing going wrong. It's just one thing after another and I can't take it anymore. It's just one shitty thing happening after another.

And BREATHE, dearest Pumble, breathe.

Shit happens & it always happens in multiplicity (is that a word?).

And it's tough & vile but you will come out on top.

I am your greatest advocate - look how far you have come & how amazing you are.

I hope things are better tomorrow - we are always here for you.

(((xxx)))

Lots of little things add up and up and feel like a great weight. It feels bad when they seem to keep coming, but as Magi says, that is what life is. I sometimes try and stop and think and wonder if a few things are eating away more than others. If I can resolve those, by moaning, talking, acting, resolving, then the others seem less heavy. I have to say, I had a good cry over a soppy film last week, and it did help greatly. I think I needed to let it all out.

Shity things happen, but they come in fits and starts. Go to bed early, and then knock them for six tomorrow with a good run, a heartfelt sing, a long-eye-shutting-smile-making-cuddle-with-the-pumbletts and ride the waves to calmer waters. Take it one step at a time, little surfs rather than the big waves will do.

Just love the idea of little surfs..............

row you express things so well.

(((XXX)))

I think the helps the writing. Just wish I could write some poetry, or childrens book, or big block buster. I'd love that, me, but need a year on a barely inhabited island to have a little thinking time to get the first page out, let alone anything else!

Right then, group huddle, to give Pumble strength, just don't get your feet wet, I'm standing on the edge of the sea with the tide lapping my ankles. wistful thinking

I think you would write a fabulous book row-you do express things so well. Love the idea of little waves.

Thank you for the group huddle . I think I was just feeling overwhelmed and sorry for myself. I went for a good run when I got in from work yesterday evening (despite it being the last thing I fancied in many ways) and it made life so much better. Annoyingly there has been a bit less running recently as it has just been so so hot.

Hope you are enjoying the sunshine

I think you need to try to set aside 15/20 mins a day & start writing, Row.

So pleased the run made you feel better, Pumble. I know if I'm anxious or pissed off a swim always helps, even if I don't feel like it. And they often end up being my best swims.

Very busy this week - appointments every day.................. with Wimbledon

You two put me to shame with the running and swimming. I need a kick to get going. Practised for a fun run a month ago and I felt worse after each run! I need to find something that is better suited, and involves minimal effort to get to. Maybe I need to get the rust off my bike and try that again.

Well done Pumble, glad the run helped. We all feel overwhelmed with things sometimes.

Magi, I bet you swim in the mornings now, just so you don't miss your tennis appointments!

It's weird-I think you either love or hate running. I have a friend who signed up to a 10k for charity (I'm keeping her company) and she can't get motivated to train and hates every second (and me for being so jolly about it!!). I, on the other hand have turned into a running bore, although I think that's partly as it's keeping me sane....well sort of sane

I hope nobody interrupts your very full appointment schedule magi...

Surely not a bore! Enjoy it. I always enjoyed the run(after the first 20 mins and I knew the end was in sight) with a cheerful running buddy so you will be perfect for motivating your friend.

I hope mygast is feeling ok.

I can be a swimming bore - it's often tough making myself go & making myself do the distance but the rewards are amazing.

Am nowhere near that fluidity but I try!

What a beautiful, fluid stroke that is. It looks so calm and yet very effective.

Supposed to be blitzing the house as in laws coming tomorrow but am snuggled with p1 instead. We tried to make a cake but ran out of eggs.... Could tidy when mr P comes home but dashing off for a quick run as although I'm feeling Knackered I need the head space before tomorrow (even if it will be a slow run).

Sod blitzing the house for the ILs - hope you had a great run.

Hallo!

Between swimming & tennis watching I haven't been here much.

How are you all?

Great minds magi. I just popped in to say hi!

Hope you're enjoying the tennis-I'm trying to get the pumblettes to like it but they're not convinced!

All ok here. Had a great day out with the pumblettes today-was super proud of them

I need a kick up the bottom to run though (doing lots of shred but not got out to run!) so going to try really hard to go first thing tomo morning as have a friend staying who will keep an eye on the pumblettes. My brother is flying in tomo and we are grabbing a coffee at the airport before he gets stuck into work until the weekend which will be brilliant (even if he will be Knackered) as haven't seem him since Christmas.

How's things row and mygastisflabbered?

Hope you got your run, Pumble.

Where I swim is part of the local uni & the years' price is amazing (£180) but the times are limited, so if I don't go I've missed it. It must be much easier to put off having a run & think you'll do it tomorrow - I know I'd do that with swimming if I could. And the other benefit is that it has become a routine now of the days & times I swim. So it's Friday (say), my swim time is 11am.

Have a lovely time with your bro - you must love him to meet at the airport!!

Grrrrr. The pumblettes both had a meltdown as I tried to go running. Had Mr P been at home I would have gone anyway but seemed mean leaving them like that with friend. Feeling really peed off.

Shall try later.....

Bribed the pumblettes with breakfast and let P1 choose my distance and got out for a run . Feel so much better and more in control.

Yay! You got your run! Excellent. Glad you squeezed it in and turned around the meltdown. Hope you enjoyed the catch up with your brother.

Magi, a routine sounds ideal. Are the games still going on on the route to the pool? Was it hockey?

Things are very busy here. I'm looking to enrol on a course at college, got PA stuff happening and grappling with the fact my beloved pre school era will be over (I'm not really sad, as I know the next stage will be a blast, but I've loved our local group and it will be sad to say goodbye to the workers). Oh, and we having work done in the house - that's creating just a few extra things to do!

You sound really busy, row

Sadly no hockey (aka fit men) as is uni hols!

So pleased you got your run in, Pumble.

Feeling v sorry for myself. Just fell over running-so badly mr P had to come and pick me up with the pumblettes. Sat here with ice on my ankle desperately hoping it's all ok. This is more important as supposed to e helping a friend do a 10k on Sunday. Positive healthy thoughts required please! And sorry for any moaning I do about it!

Positive thoughts zipping your way. How is it now?