September pontification

[bunyanvillas]

Hello

paddle sorry minipads found it difficult today

SJ well problem solved then mad dash to hospital when the time comes holds less worries
is the band/ belt helping?

slng I think the weather will be quite wet particularly in the morning

don't quite know what to do myself

Yep, think its raining tomorrow & Weds!

sj, lucky you, don't think there's anyone in our road we can ask to babysit . Fingers crossed it does go well tomorrow!

paddle, is dd ok when she's there or is there a bigger problem? Ds often says he doesn't want to go to nursery but is fine once there, so just wondering if its one of those toddler things!

HI all. Sorry minipaddle isn't happy. Is she still having problems with the other mindees or just resettling issues? SJ sounds like a good neighbour to have, they are worth their weight in gold!

Mixed day here. finished the unpacking and laundry (small amount thanks to machine on holiday). No new school shoes needed (YAY). Caught up with a few friends and spent a couple of hours with them at the park (nice weather so was able to show of my tan - not sure I will get much chance given the weather forecast ).

Can't decidewhat to do tomorrow. It is dd's last day of holidays (ds isn't back at nursery until next Monday). Problem is I need to get started on this cake order to be delivered on Friday. Plus I have to start planning to big one for the fund raaisng event in Covent garden on the 18th (150 cupcakes, plus a mock cake on the top of a handmade cupcake stand). Unfortunately I'm not being paid for that one but am going to leave a lot of business cards around the display in the hope of drumming up some business!

Right best go feed the children.

Sfx - hadn't thought of that but could work as good emergency back up plan. Was bit sceptical about belt but have to say it's bee really good, esp when walking around.

Ros - don't think she will do the babysitting but she said she might know someone who would do it. We have a friend's 40th next mth and are keen to go as she's a close friend, babysitter pending!

Cov - sounds like you have some serious cake making to do! Could you do an activity/outing with DD in morning and then do some cake stuff in afternoon as a compromise?

SJ, sounds as though you are settling in well. That's great! And how fabulous to be able to walk to Kingston, no parking nightmares and all that malarky. Am sure your ds will love nursery, when does he start and how many sessions? Cov, good luck with the cakes, potentially lots of orders flooding in, hopefully. SFX, bet dd would love a pair of flashing trainers, the poor girl is a bit short on shoes at the moment and I am holding out for her feet to grow as they have been 8.5 for simply ages! Paddle, echo Ros's thoughts re: childminder stuff. Can you drop in unannounced mid-day sometime to see if you can guauge how things are going?

Rubbish day here, am seriously worried how I am going to cope with being a full-time SAHM during the winter months! Had no particular plans today and struggled to get motivated. How can this be when I was one of those "self-starters" at work? Think that perhaps I am a person who needs structure if I'm to stay at home. Have plans tomorrow - library then baking (am assuming rain tomorrow!) and then for rest of the week there is always Kew etc. Does anyone fancy meeting up one day? Could do a bit of park action or if raining, Lollipop if feeling brave enough!

Thanks for the good wishes. DS will go Tue & Fri am, it's just for an hr tom for settling in sesh and we take it from there.

Bunyan - IKWYM about getting motivated some days. I try and do something either am or pm even if it's just walk to the shops otherwise I think I would go insane being stuck in all day. Might be around Thurs but we have a dentist appmt at 10am so not such great timing, but if we have the car then can meet up later somewhere, park or Lollipop, can I let you know Thurs am?

bunyan I know how you feel it is constant struggle not to go under, last year was pretty bad given the miscarriage and all by Christmas I was quite miserable
we can do coffee mornings

lollipop might not be open yet

SJ hope all goes well tomorrow

SJ I am so out of touch. You have moved now right? Walking distance from Kingston? Then we must arrange to meet up. Would love to get a few good recipes off you for indian food in return for some cakes pehaps?

bunyan, I'm around Weds & Thurs this week if you want to pop over for a coffee if Lollipop isn't open yet? Invite extended to everyone obviously!

regarding my dilemma I texted her earlier in the afternoon but have not had reply, reading back what I wrote I wasn't really very friendly at all, I expect now I will obsess about this for a while

SFX, go and chill out in a hot bath, try and relax if you can.

Sorry for whingey post earlier!!!! All is fine, just sometimes feels a bit tough. SJ you are right about always getting out am or pm, it was unlike me not to sort that out today.

Shall we say Thursday morning then, for those who are around? I didn't even realise Lollipop was closed at the moment. According to the BBC it will be 19 degrees and sunny with a bit of cloud.

Paddle - DS has announced everyday "not go CM's" every day since we have been back he always seems fine though. Two of his stable mates are leaving this month and I do dread how unsettled that will make him.

SFX - these things are a pain in the arse. I will I didn't obsess about it when my father rings but I can't help it. Luckily its only about once a year

yes will stop obsessing now it just annoys me that I moved well away and still it finds me
dh thinks I should have been friendlier and say how nice to hear from you bla bla

ok stopping now

Well I say what's done is done. No point in worrying about it now, try and enjoy the rest of your evening Sfx

Bunyan - will tentatively say yes to doing something Thurs am but will just have to play it by ear in case appmt runs over or I can't have car etc, hope that's ok

Cov - thanks for your v. kind offer, never been one to shy away from the charm of cakes Let's try and meet up although next week might be a bit easier for me, how about you?

ok feel better now gave her a call she is arriving on the 10th not tomorrow staying in Pimlico apparently

wed&thu are dd pre school mornings
might do library tomorrow
then something else on Friday is anyone about maybe pool

Hiya

DC are back o school tomorrow so have spent evening locating PE kits, lunch packs, reading packs, new school uniforms etc - evebtually have it in order (phew!). Name labels written etc

SFX is that your Godmother arriving on 10th? Don't worry about tone of text - people will always interperet how they want anyway. At least you've made contact now Did you find out what she wants to speak about, or does she just want to see you as she is over?

Bunyan IKWYM!!! I love my work days as I have structure and manage to achive tangible outputs/outcomes - days at home tend to become unmotivated and feel kind of wasteful. Did nothing today except an arvo nap and a lst minute rush to get everything readt for tomorrow.

The school run really helps though as it sets structure and gives you an instant social circle of 30 parents to natter with twice a day

I'm around Weds mornings if you fancy a cuppa

sfx - hats sooo English of your DH to want to say "nice to hear from you" when it so clearly wasn't!

I think you did well not to reply "didn't you get the hint when I moved to the opposite end of Europe?"

well KC she was apparently saddened by the tone of the text, oh well we chatted they have fallen out with my father and have not been on speaking terms for years
really? that exemplary citizen?!

anyway briefly spoke to her son too, who was ok then seems ok now has a teen daughter now

dh is indeed very English bless him
'well that is what people are supposed to say'

COV good luck with the commission I expect it will be appreciated

SBS she says she has been thinking of my mother and finally decide to accept her friends invite to come to London and take the opportunity to see me, she is only 63 but sounds old

do you feel more comfortable knowing that she isn;t in touch with your father?

SFX sounds to me as though she feels a teeny bit guilty? Did she side with your Dad and is regretting it maybe?

KC - yes I do very much so, I take the chance with my other aunt,my cousins mother, who isn't very loyal, because she is family. but generally I am not in touch with anyone who is in contact with him

mostly because I decided to sever all contact and do not want any connection whatsoever by whichever means for the sake of my sanity
it has been working so far with these minor blips

Larkin was right in this case they royally did

SBS it wasn't siding really so much as silence for her own sake and quieter life which given his madness to a certain extent I can understand, I think guilt is a great part of it to be honest

hello all

SFX- sorry, I seem to have not been on in you hour of dilema. Glad you did decide what to do and that by the sounds of it went better than you expected.

COV- So pleased you had a good holiday and the journey was ok- no drugging needed! how long did it take in the end?

SJ- was so lovely to see you saturday. I did call your DS darling a few times, and DD. I say it far too much! I definitely said darling he just wants to hold your hand when he was moving in for some kind of contact! Such a little gentleman, the way he helped her out when she fell over and was crying, she wanted him, and he walked her out, with his hand round her neck!!! DH thought it was hilarious when I told him about the love in the sand pit! Oh, DH got in at tea time...

Paddle- the kitchen plan was mentioned again, idependantly, so looks like DH is serious about helping you with it. You are privileged! He might actually make it home next weekend for you lol

I'm up with littlecutie, as she's really restless and keeps waking up asking for Daddy. When he went sunday eve e siad is usual goodbye to her and as usual said "Daddy is going back to work but I'll be back soon etc... " She was convinced she was going to work with him. Held his hand, said mine work, come on, go... he picked her up and told her she was staying at home, then she blew me a kiss, waved bye bye and pushed me away by the forehead! Needless to say, when she finally did reaslise she was staying and we were saying bye to him she was so upset. We all ended up in tears. It was very sad She's got a temp tonight so I think thats why she's waking so much, she must feel pretty crappy I think...

We had a lovely lovely day yesterday at my uncle and aunts 50th wedding anniversary. There was about 60 people there, and only 6 of them were not family! we are a big crowd when we get together. SO good to see all my cousins ad their children Izzy was the youngest, which seemed about right, as my mum is the youngest of 4, ( the eldest being her brother who's anniversary it was) then I'm the youngest of her 3... Confused at all??? DH was utterly confnused, and he's met them all before!

I'll keep my eyes open on thread this week as would love to catch up with some adults some time this week! unfortunately, my car is being serviced on thursday ( or is it tuesday?? ) so I can't go out far on that day.

Hope you are all well and ok of course.

What a soggy morning!

We have one more free day. What shall we do? I think Kew is out of the question. Perhaps another tube journey ...