Hello everyone.
Still feeling a bit grim. Throat a bit better but no energy, constant perspiration (sorry for tmi) and the world is spinning a bit. Terrible timing!! Got to carry on because this is my last week of freedom.
Swan I am a bit cross with school because dd came back from sports day last night with sunburn on her arms, a very red face/neck and two patches of sunburn under her eyes. We applied cream in the morning and were asked to put it in their bags which we did, but no-one reminded them to reapply and they were out in the sun all day. Another issue with school bus seat belt that I won't bore you all with. But you'd think some adult could have had the presence of mind to tell the dc to put cream on themselves. Eight year olds (and above!) need reminding! Hope your ds2 is OK poor lad.
Isn't CBT a "prescribed" talking therapy whereas with psychiatrist, treatment is more medicalised (ie treatment with anti-depressants). Are there any other options such as just talking in a non pre-prescribed way ie psychologist? Reason I ask is because my cousin found latter most helpful but said you had to be quite motivated to take full advantage ifyswim which is difficult if one is depressed.
Deff agree about making food "count" more when restricting intake. I keep trying to think of healthy recipes that I can adapt so dd will eat (she's reasonably good but not terribly adventurous).
Great you have holiday plans sorted. Funnily enough, cleaning out a holiday apartment (easy with only one child mind you) is one of my very favourite bits of the holiday (old saddo emoticon) because it is so "contained" and "manageable" in comparison to this house (and clutter free!). I always spend far too long on it for that reason and drive dh mad!
Good to hear garden looking good after all your efforts and that you can finally enjoy it! If it's any consolation, owing to mahoosive slug population, I can only grown veg in pots here (aside from runner beans and a few courgettes) and not in main beds. It's a bit limiting but possible. Would kill for proper veg patch.
Carpe Hope numtums not too onerous, enjoy your posh lunch and well done on making yourself go! Supermarket strategy list sounds v. good idea. It's all too easy to be distracted whilst shopping with a lo.
Arf at fish finger paranoia btw! Fish fingers feature fairly regularly in Friday suppers chez Chompa! There - I've said it - out and proud 
Lauren how is your horse doing btw? Any developments? Well done re: do-able lists and enjoy your visitors today.
Sorry your ds behaviour proving testing Bitchy It is a tiring time of year - will be the end of term before you know it! Hang in there!
Engelsmeijse good luck with the speech writing (don't think we've had that appear in a list on here before!)
What does your dh like doing? It's dh's 50ieth coming up in a few months. HAve decided upon an all-singing-all-dancing-barbecue grill type thing as he loves cooking outside and the only thing we have currently is an inherited rusted Weber with a hole in the base. Plus am organising an evening out at a cooking school with friends.
Hope you enjoy your end of year party tonight!
Whoknows have been eating oat cakes too. One of my standard breakfasts with honey and blueberries - but surprisingly calorific if add in oj too. Good for sustained energy though. And yes, yes I know ... must get back on MFP 
Thanks for reminder!!
OFM congrats on your mahoosive list yesterday. (Sorry - I know I'm repeating myself - but I still feel weak at line "6 dc up, dressed and breakfasted". To go for 4 mile run after all that lot is miraculous too!!)
Feetheart hope cats passed fitness assessment. Wishing you courage for two successive sports days!!
Likelucklove well done re: conscise, do-able lists and for doing missions!