Friday Night too tired for ........ Thread

[IndigoBell]

Evening all......

[auntevil]

by the sounds of it hazey, the pain killers are doing the job of the gin.
hope the appeal goes well. you had new info to add didn't you?

[Triggles]

wow - those must be good pain killers! I'm impressed!

[WilsonFrickett]

Becaroo The Tin Kin, I didn't think much of it really but I'm sure we'll get tiddly on cocktails and forget to discuss it have plenty to discuss. Our book group is a very mixed bag so it's always a good discussion.

[EllenJaneisnotmyname]

Really shitty week here. DH is really unhappy with our life and is talking about leaving me. We are on holiday tomorrow for a week, not good timing. I feel I can't MN with him around so probably won't be on much tonight.

[Becaroooo]

Oh ellen so sorry

Feel rather for my rantings about my week now.....

[Triggles]

Oh Ellen - I'm so sorry!! We're dealing with a fairly similar situation here, although with some slight differences. If you want to talk, please let me know. (You know you're always welcome around to my messy house for a coffee and a chat)

[smugtandemfeeder]

Ellen - im so sorry for what you are going through at the moment. Your stomach must be upside down with worry at the moment. All my thoughts are with you.

[StarlightMcKenzie]

Oh God, Ellen, so sorry to hear that.

[TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission]

sorry to hear that ellen

[intothewest]

ELLEN -So sorry to hear that !
SMUG-you too ! I too am filling in the DLA form-How many times and in how many ways can you say CONSTANT supervision and help !

I have just had the best weekend for as long as I can remember- Went away ,just with my teen DD and friends to a festival . I remembered who I am.....then I came home

Back later...

[WilsonFrickett]

Sorry to hear that Ellen, maybe the holiday will help?

[Ben10isthespawnofthedevil]

Was just lurking as sore after Legoland trip yesterday but had to post to say that Ellen I hope that you manage to get things sorted out. Am very :( for you at the moment x

[madwomanintheattic]

oh ellen, that's grim. do you think the hol will you both time to think? off the treadmill and all that? or will it be even more stressful being out of routine?

do you know which aspects of 'life' are an issue for him? are you happy? must be a huge shock for you. hope you manage to have a quiet evening.

[EllenJaneisnotmyname]

Thanks all. It's mainly that life just seems to be a grind with no fun, just responsibilities and I have been taking him forgranted. And I have, TBH. We've got counselling booked for after we come back from this holiday, so there's still some hope. Sorry to put such a downer on the thread. Maybe too much time MNing, not enough time talking to him.

[signandsmile]

only just dipping in, but couldn't let a friday thread go by, just wanted to say hi, and really sorry to hear about situation ellen, week at chez sign been ok, been to nanny's which was nice, and ds ate a chicken nugget today, first time ever. (Usually only eats mince in stuff, or beans or cheese.) .

Right, nite all, will check in again tomorrow am.

[moosemama]

Evening folks.

Tried to read, but failed to retain - yet again.

I did notice your post though Ellen, am so sorry you're going through this. If it helps, we've just been through a similar blip in our relationship and are slowly coming out the other side, hang in there the counselling should help get things back on track. Best advice I can offer is to try and make time for each other - lord knows its impossible some weeks with families like ours, but its too important not to.

If you feel you need to rant, please pm me - I may not be good for much, but I am a good listener. ((hugs))

[Chundle]

Hi all dd1 been away camping with grandparents this week and they've finally admitted how high maintenance she is! But they all had lovely time.
Dd2 moved her back out of toddler bed and back to her cot! And she's much more settled although still not sleeping.
I'm tired
X

[Ben10WasTheSpawnNowWeLoveLego]

Just trying out my new name while I sit here amazed that DS has discovered the joys of Lego. I think that we will be surrounded by it for years to come. DH has also discovered that despite being starved of Lego during his childhood, he really loves it too . Christmas presents sorted for years to come.

Ben 10 has gone by the wayside a while ago, Bakugan now too but I can't get rid of my name completely ........... :)

[Ben10WasTheSpawnNowWeLoveLego]

As a dyspraxic boy, I think it is fantastic that his eye hand co-ordination has improved this much since dx in March. Now to try to help with the imagination side of it

[moosemama]

My week has been odd.

Dh and I have been doing the 30 Day Shred every morning (it will be day 7 of level 1 tomorrow) but are still waiting for the promised buzz and kick start to the day. I am also highly displeased that dispite starting to notice some not too shabby muscle definition, I have actually gained a pound this week rather than losing. Its the first time I've not met my weightloss goal since 16 June and I've been so good as well, with absolutely no naughty food or drink - harrumph!

Ds1 is being a complete nightmare - much teasing of his siblings and general hyperactivity. He's acting as if he's been glutened - complete with bedwetting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea, but we can't for the life of use work out when/where.

He had his best friend over to play today, so its been a rather full and very busy household. It went well, up until the last hour when ds1 got really manic and wouldn't calm down, then had a meltdown when we told him it was time to take his friend home.

Ds1 is going through the seven-year-old stroppy phase and is completely sick of his elder brother as well, which is just making him even more snappy and moody.

On a more positive note - I have been taking ds1 out to various parks over the holidays and his balance and strength have significantly improved. He amazed me the other day by balancing the length of log fence and then doing a stepping stone and balance beam without falling off. He was so proud of himself - even moreso when dd (who was on the swings) shouted "good job ds1 - way to go!"

[Lougle]

I'm around

DD1 has had a fabulous week.

Monday - Kids Club, Farm visit (her dream occupation of the future)
Tuesday - Last minute call from Kids Club as a space became available, Messy play
Weds - Her favourite TA from school asked to take her out for the afternoon, so they went to the zoo
Thursday - Kids Club 'Animal Handling' day. She held Tarantula, Crab, baby Frog, Cockroach, Starfish, Chincilla, rabbit, snake, and stroked an owl.
Today - Kids Club 'Water Play'.

We have also survived core assessment and are waiting to hear what hours she is being offered (SW has recommended 8/week but it has to go through 2 managers first).

SS have provided 6 hours per week support in the home for the last 4 weeks of the holidays, so we are doing ok. Very lucky, tbh. Finally feel as if we are getting somewhere.

[insanityscatching]

Hello all

Ellen so sorry you're having a shitty time.

Ups and downs here ds's GCSE results gave everybody a much needed lift.
Dd has been a proper madam and I'm not finding it funny anymore unfortunately. I can't work out whether she is being an overgrown toddler or an underage teenager tbh

Had email from solicitor an hour ago advising that if I didn't agree to send ds to the place on the statement whilst we go to Tribunal then she thinks they will cease to maintain the statement.

What a choice don't send him and they'll lapse the statement and ds will have nothing or send him knowing it's wrong and may well harm his mental health

Off to the IoW tomorrow, a bit nervous but determined, ds is chilled and dd is excited so we're off to a good start or we will be once I've done packing

[hazeyjane]

Ellen, sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope that counselling and the break will help.

Oooh, Justa that is exciting news, I bet you have those nervy little butterflies in your stomach!

[Triggles]

wow.. NZ... scary long move! but how exciting!