Hi babes. Quick post as watching TV with dd. Have been busy doing Xmas shopping, meals, get togethers, attempting not to think about work situation and ignoring the fact that WB has still not offered me one iota of support. Unlike you lovely lot.
DS and friends all upstairs on XBox - it's a teenage sleepover tonight 
. I am watching Richard Ayoade's Christmas show and dd is about to attempt some Xmas nail art on me.
Tomorrow off to theatre with old schoolfriend, my dd and her ds. Plus still preparing, preparing for THE DAY (a tad resentfully)
Am drinking a bit but not much. Not every night and not loads, though the temptation always there. Went for meal with cousins last night that was miles away and after first non alcoholic drink it didn't seem strange not drinking, just enjoyed the company and food. Lime and soda is my non alcoholic tipple
However am also remembering this time last year when dcs were in bed (dd was still in primary and we were pretending we still believed in Santa) and I wrapped all the presents, filled the Santa bags, ate the mince pie and drank the wine, ate Rudolph's carrot - and did it all alone as wb was asleep on the couch after shouting at me for 'nagging' him to do something. Some of the smug marrieds I know on FB were posting about days out ice skating or at the panto with their 'wonderful, gorgeous' hubbies (bleurgh), and I was crying to myself. I have told WB that if this year is a repeat then I won't be here on Christmas morning. But not holding out much hope... 
One day, when the dcs leave home, I will be free (though hopefully not still unemployed)
Wanted to send supportive hugs to Baby and Guggs and to welcome Wry back - was starting to worry about you all. Sorry for self indulgent moan there, am feeling very bleak at the moment. Sick of carrying everyone at home and getting no support. WB told me I was selfish for not offering to entertain his family, the horrid in laws, on Boxing Day. I said when he treated me like a person I might consider myself one of their family but the ball was in his court. Am coasting on a cloud of Citalopram at the moment....
Pink well done, nice to hear about your journey. You are a star!
And Ma, I haven't been missing rehearsals, something went wrong with my angel harness and have been flying above you all crashing into things and willing you all to look up! Think I have the hang of it now (clears throat and starts practising warbling 'Hark the Herald Angels')