Turn around stir fries, every now and then I feel a part (of a mango)

[FrannyandZooey]

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100 thanks for positive comments, I feel 100% happier about those social things I was worried about earlier in the week. I just feel a responsibility to provide ds with the right people to make friends with, as he won't be going to school and the two boys he was close with at nursery have left for school now. He desperately would like the friendship of another boy his age or older, but all my friends have girls, and the older boys usually seem SO much older once they have started school. Their interests and style of play usually changes really noticeably and ds seems quite babyish to them possibly.

However he got on very well with the 2 home ed children who were here today, we're invited to a birthday party next month at their house, and their mum offered to take us both to home ed events if we want, and take ds on his own once the baby is born. It was a really positive afternoon.

A few times when I have made overtures towards people with boys the same age, I haven't had a very enthusiastic response, and I was left feeling that perhaps ds and I were both unlikeable. I have also not pursued other friendships as much as I could, with adults who I like and who like me, because their children are younger, and ds spends huge amounts of his time with younger children. Possibly this was a mistake...I do tend to swing from one extreme to the other, thinking things are a disaster or a grand success, so am sorry there has been a lot of me penduluming about this week.

UR wow at jazz musician! That obviously says a lot for the group.

Artichoke or palm hearts on pizza are great. Very South of France.

they were delicious
they were those piquant ones in oil that are quite vinegary or something? mouthwatering, and with the salt of the cheese...

Am glad you are feeling happier about DS, Franny.

My house is a mess and I should tidy it but all I seem to do is move junk from one place to another. I used to be such a neat freak and just can't keep up anymore. And to think, I arrived in this country with 2 suitcases. Now I have an apartment full of crap. I need to be ruthless but it's so hard. I fear I am turning into a hoarder.

I want pizza now.

do you have broadband UR? It's a deep pan type

we also had green cabbage and broccoli for dinner

why do I never get a frickin badge [whine]

82 post already

Frantic scrolling >>>>>

Have read

Off to yoga

Had good f&v today

But could still fancy a huge slab of quiche or pizza

Lots of love to all xxx

Did I just type kisses?

(((you did)))

You'll ruin your keyboard, you know Franny! But much appreciated

UR I think that you're transformed by your new name, you sound so much more up beat as UR rather than OR.

Anorak sorry about chemo sickness and hairloss, what a horrible time. Lots of love.

Oh, are we a huggy kissy thread now?

DO I really sound better? Actually, I have been feeling much brighter over the past couple of days. I wonder if my old name was having an effect on me in RL too.

yes UnderRated is fabulous
we are all underrated IMO

Well Franny, the HE family sound like a find, and they will lead to others and then others and then you'll have more people than you ever wanted!

I also think sometimes it's hard to find the right child - whether you are in or out of school. I've always been amazed at the amount of boys who have come here and ds has said 'Do you want pack a bag and we'll climb a mountain' and they've looked blank and said 'Eh?'

And I so much prefer UR too.

Mrs C I hope you get the support you need tomorrow.

F&Z, it was a mumsnet Dyson thing, and I was Chosen. So I ahve a new dysonm now. (still in the box)

FMV, no cod went yesterday. I briefly considered changing the day, but felt I would appear tobe a mad stalker type.

Veg curry fr tea, but the aubergines ahdn't really cooked enough so weren't very nice. But the peppers and courgettes were divine.

I miss my Dyson. But I have a lovely sparkly bright green hoover instead so, whilst it doesn't clean anything, it looks pretty in the cupboard.

am ringing doula shortly
any last minute advice on this weird problem appreciated

Zippi says we are not to worry about her and thanks for everyone's support, especially Underrated

Zippi is very silly - I really haven't done anything. In fact, I fear I added to her distress by dumping my problems on her last week. She was very understanding at a time when I felt like I was about to lose it completely. She is quite lovely and very wise.

Have you spoken to the Doula, Franny? I read the thread but wasn't sure what to say.

yes I have sorted it with the doula, she was very kind about it although I still feel embarrassed about the whole thing

UR we all need a good dump from time to time. Oh dear I could perhaps have phrased that more delicately.