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I am just eating an orange. I don't want to eat an orange... I want to eat the kit kat that is sat on the work top in the kitchen.

I have new carpet! And new vinyl! The landing, stairs, bathroom, and toilet are transformed, looking a lot better.

My mom is on facebook and it doesn't really bother me. There's not much I would say to everyone else on there that I wouldn't say to her. I think it's probably different for me because she's so far away, it's really the easiest way for us to keep up with each other (and she knows right away when there are new pics or videos of her grandson).

But on MN....well that would be a bit weird, it's more anonymous here. I only know one person in RL that is on MN, and we don't cross paths much (though I'm eternally grateful to her for suggesting I join).

Oo-er, everyone on the lookout for Jac's mum!

Sorry to hear about your grandpa.

Bella I have yoghurt-coated raisins - do you think they count as a healthy snack?

oh jaq....sorry about your granddad

Yay for new carpet and vinyl. I speak to my mum twice a week. If she was on facebook, she would without a doubt question every single comment I made. "why did you say this or that or what did you mean by xyz". Best left well alone.

Yoghurt coated raisins - I think they just might scrape in as a healthy snack Trills.

I only communicate with a lot of my family on facebook. I haven't added my step-grandmother-in-law though. She's very [cat's bum].

Jac, so sorry about your Grandad.

Fucking bastard bollocking snow!
Yes, again.
Have just tried to drive up the hill to get DS1 from school (hehas football on a Wednesday) and ended up blocking the road horizontally, on a blind bastard bend.
Luckily was helped out, no bumps or anything but my leg was shaking so much I couldn't use the pedals and I must have seemed like a hysterical woman.
Have rang school to see if the Headteacher (who lives round the corner from us) can bring DS1 home, they haven't called me back (he is in a meeting)and I don't know what else I can do, DH is at work and has to pick up DS2 from PILs on his way home anyway.
If they said "no" I could walk up the fucking buggering shitting hill and get a bus.
I don't want him to think I have forgotten him!

Sorry for swearing

School has just rang, another Mother who lives on our estate has said she'll bring him home as Head is in a meeting until 6.30pm.
Think I scared the Teacher who called me as I said "Thank God, I could kiss her!"
Whoops, it's a Catholic school n all

Well done Tracey!

Sorry for being ranty, my heart was beating out of my chest.

I felt like such a dim bird. And was just opening and closing my mouth like a goldfish and saying every now and again
"What about DS1?" whilst a helpful Lady and Man pushed me out so I didn't crash into a wall

I think I may need to wear a Balaclava around these parts from here on in

Aww Lizzy - are you ok now? Snow please, please do not send it this way, I couldn't bear it. At least you don't have to go out again.

Hello all

Well done Tracey on reaching your goal weight.

Yank - new carpet etc sounds good.

Jaq - sorry to hear about your Grandpa.

Weigh in tonight, I am feeling better but weirdly up until 4 and then start feeling pants again.

Shiney how are you doing on changing your food?

Yes, thanks Bella, he is home now.
He gets very worried if I am not there on time, always has, even at preschool I had to be on of the first Mothers there or else he'd cry. DS2 couldn't care less.

Sorry for having an over dramatic meltdown, it was just so scary and I really didn't have a clue what to do, staring at a wall, blocking the road.

crikey Lizzy - here's a hot cuppa and a diet biscuit. and gutted for Bella and the car

Isn't it weird how when you are tired and a bit under the weather all willpower goes out of the window. Right now I could so easily munch a packet of biscuits. Luckily I haven't got any. But oh how easy it would be.

Oh Lizzy! Glad you're feeling a bit calmer. I'm not surprised you were freaking out!

Lizzy - that sounds scary, poor you.

Jaq - at your mum on here!! My sister is on here sometimes. sorry to hear about your grandad.

My Friend has just come to ride one of my horses for me, and brought another friend with her (i used to work with her too) and it was nice, but i did just feel old and boring you know? I find this happens more and more now, and i come away feeling a bit flat.

sorry about your grandad Jaq - and about your mum! I havent even got my full name on FB for fear of my very dodgy ex families finding me

Lizzy - wow, hope you had a nice calming cup or tea or something equally medicinal I got stuck once when i had to pick junior up from nursery (was years back) and i had to borrow ex's car. Trouble is, i couldnt figure out how to put it in reverse - which i only found out in the middle of a three point turn

Bella, i now want an orange kit kat but i am having gammon, pineapple with grilled butternut squash - my fave

''fuck proplus, you need to mainline caffiene''

That line has just made me smile.

FB...thinking of you lots and lots. You sound like you are really trying to beat this and I wouldn't presume to suggest something when your DH's Dad is a professional or step on his toes, but have you heard of Transactional Analysis? It is the process that I am using and I am finding it extremely useful, although obviously I realise every bodies situations are different.

Lizzy, sorry about your afternoon, it is so hard not to get anxious about stuff like that, but glad it was all OK.

Jaq, I am about your Grandpa, I am so sorry..

I hope you are OK Sazzles, I can't recall of you ever being illing on this thread so vitamin vibes to you..

Well done for weight losses and sorry for other bad days and the like.

DS was off with an inset day... and I had to replace all his stuff as his bag was stolen at school. . I had a tantrum in the shop as he is never satisfied and wants more and more. He patted my arm and said ''OK, Mum, it's OK'' with a slightly alarmed look on his face and hastily put back the football, bag, swimming trunks and very expensive football boots that we hadn't budgeted for lol !

Iggi..I will start a profile and link my website to it...thanks for the enquiry..it has made me smile...

I am fine, have had a few coffees, no booze in unfortunately. I do feel v about the whole thing though.
Luckily I went to gym earlier so have done some exercise, it felt good and my left side didn't play up.

at your Mom on here Jaq! I am so sorry about your Grandad.

Yank, fab that you have vinyl and carpets again!

Bella, at DH's car, that is so awful that they just drove off.

Hope you're OK Sazz, DH has been illing for a while now (and don't I know it!).

My Mom is on my FB, as are my Aunts but it's no great shakes, wouldn't want em on here though!

Wasting, will think of you next time I'm boogying to CBeebies!

Wasting - my favourite is "Can you do the kangaroo" find myself singing it to myself when we're out

Mitts - glad to be of service

Dilemma: I really want a cup of tea and a couple of chocolate biscuits, but if i get them, DD will want some too and i really need to stop her snacking in the evenings because she is getting fussy about her meals. What do i do?

Alice, hide in the kitchen and shove the biscuits in yer gob quicksmart???

I have been known to do this

Mitts, I can't imagine you tantrumming! Your DS sounds like he did well with his expectations though!

How can you get the biscuits out of the packet quietly though?

Stick the kettle on/extractor fan, loud music

Not that I've tried, you understand.......

Hello all

I have had an ok day, but have been a bit upset by friend antics. Might have to explain on the FB group as someone I know IRL knows who I am on here, though.

I spoke to FIL. He said that I seem to be able to cope and get on with things once I know help is on it's way, and then don't need the help. I should have asked for help yesterday, but I couldn't - usually I can't because I just can't bear to ask friends to come and see me in the mess I get into, but yesterday the two friends I can trust enough to come were both busy - one had a houseful of children she was minding for the afternoon (which was pissing me off for other reasons, but that's another story!), and the other was working . FIL reckons that the depression makes me feel isolated, the self-destructive feelings I get make me isolate myself more, and the isolation increases the depression. So, the answer is to bloody ask for help when I need it, and I may find I don't need it after all. Will certainly help with the immediate problem.

I didn't have time to discuss CBT with him, but I will probably ring him this evening - he's more of a long term, in depth, psychodynamic type therapist so I think he doesn't really rate CBT, except that maybe it'll help me cope until the children are old enough to be left alone for a couple of hours for some deeper therapy - also need to discuss transactional analysis, thanks Mitts. How intensive is it? I find the time I have to rely on people to look after my children and the money people are spending on me (PIL and my parents paid because we can't afford it) a real burden and made me want to hurry through my counselling last year. I think you can do CBT free on the internet though? Would solve both those problems...

Sazzles - to hear you're ill! Hope you're feeling better on Friday. Happy to reschedule if you need to though.

MyCat - really good luch for tomorrow! What time is your interview?

Jac - about your Grandad. How difficult for you

Lizzy - where do you live? Poor you with your scary road experience!

Alice - haven't you perfected the art of scoffing biscuits while you 'look in the fridge'?

I had my hair cut today, so the outside of my head, at least, feels great!

And I also love the word 'fuck' and use it far too much!

Alice - tip the biscuits out into a tupperware box when you buy them?