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Friday night thread...

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signandsmile · 28/10/2011 17:22

Where did the week go? there have been some lovely bits to the week, first birthday party with kids from school and ds was a star, bless him!

we went to nanny's and ds was careful with the new cousin, and we went to a cafe today and ds played with the toys and sat nicely, Grin.

Ds loves standing on the scales (cos it shows your weight in a digital display) I asked him today 'ds what do you weigh?' his reply was 'my feet!' Grin PMSL.

I was off next week for my 4 days away, (ds and dh planned to within an inch of their lives Grin) however, I have a broken tooth Sad and I need to have it out, so I will need to get it done on Tues, and thus go a day later... Sad [cross]. BUM!

Ah well, at least I still get to go eh? my MiL asked what I was planning to do, my reply 'b*gger all!' Grin

how have all your weeks been? how are preparations for returns to school?

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tooearlymustdache · 28/10/2011 17:25

can i join in even though i'm not sure DD has a SN yet?

i'm dreading her return to school tbh, the week before 1/2 term was a disaster for her.

i'm not even sure i want her to go back until she's old enough to make it compulsary Sad

signandsmile · 28/10/2011 17:28

hi, you are very welcome, doesn't matter if your dd has a dx (diagnosis) or not, what has she been finding difficult... how old is she?

everyone else will be along soon. Grin

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tooearlymustdache · 28/10/2011 17:31

she's 4 and she is often 'in a little world of her own'

i'll be back later as DH is home now and we will eat together

thanks for the warm welcome

(i'll bring Wine next time )

Triggles · 28/10/2011 17:32

If I'm allowed a rant, I'll share my day, but only if it's not going to horrify some people. LOL It's not been good.

Ineedalife · 28/10/2011 17:38

Hi Tooearly and welcomeSmile.

Gosh Friday already, we had a lovely few days in wales and actually managed to get Dd3 to walk on the beach without buying Ice cream first LOL. This was a major step for her so we are really chuffed.

Today we used the last of our Tesco vouchers to visit Shugborough. Most of it was great, we just had to run through Lord Lichfield's appartments because Dd3 was being very touchy feely and there were plenty of frowny staff around.

Oh dear triggles, share it and we can all pass youWineSmile.

signandsmile · 28/10/2011 17:40

yes trig rant away...

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signandsmile · 28/10/2011 17:41

needa gald the break in wales went well, was weather ok?

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signandsmile · 28/10/2011 17:41

or even glad, Blush

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moosemama · 28/10/2011 17:43

Evening sign, sorry to hear about your tooth. Ouch! Such a shame to ruin your planned getaway as well. Hope you manage to salvage it and have a fantastic time anyway.

Tooearly, of course you can join in, everyone's welcome, dx is not important, we're all here to support each other and the Friday night thread is a great chance to kick back and either let out the stress and frustrations of the week - or share some good news or progress etc with people who will understand either way. Smile

I have had a rotten week. Ds1 has been so bad this week, constant rudeness, temper, meltdowns and picking on or antagonising his siblings. It didn't help that he was ill for a couple of days, just a cold, but he was convinced he was dying (obsessed with health and germs at the moment). He kept the whole family awake for the whole night a couple of nights in a row, so then no-one had any patience and it all just spiralled. I still haven't managed to get him to do his homework, as I can't face yet another huge meltdown and all the fallout that goes with it.

To cap it all I've had ishoos with a suicidal sister who lives the other end of the country to me and my parents are away on holiday. I am just about at the end of my rope really and that's making all so much worse, because ds1 and I are sparking off each other. I need a break, even if its just a bus into town without any dcs. Mum's back next week, so I may have to collar her for babysitting dd while I escape.

We did go to Blackpool illuminations on Monday, which was fun-ish. Ds1 really enjoyed it, especially careering round on the beach first. Unfortunately, his brother didn't agree. He's a bit of a homebird really and was a proper grump all day. Another case of not being able to please everybody I suppose. Hmm

We have his IEP review first thing on Monday and are supposed to be pulling together the all the paperwork and evidence for the statement application to go in, but my brain has been so foggy this week I haven't finished it. I have the first draft, but it needs a lot of work before its submitted. Dh and I are planning to get it done over the weekend, but going on past experience, he will be about as much use as a chocolate teapot, so realistically it will be down to me - as usual. Hmm

Sorry to be so negative. Don't want to bring the thread down this early. Have let it out now and promise to perk up for the rest of the evening. Blush

moosemama · 28/10/2011 17:44

Rant away Triggles - I did! Blush

Chundle · 28/10/2011 17:45

Hi all, our week hasn't been too bad despite the weather. Dd2 had physio today and they said they don't need to see her anymore which is good although they said her attention span hasn't improved- she was like a little whirlwind! Not responding to name and racing about until she was sweating!

Hi tooearly :)
Trig rant away x

Ineedalife · 28/10/2011 17:46

Yes thanx sign... we had manly dry but windy days and Tuesday was lovely, we walked on a massive beach with only about 3 other people on it. HeavenGrin.

Dd3 bought back another bag full of shells, no doubt they will be lined up along the garden wall in size order with all the othersGrin.

moosemama · 28/10/2011 17:46

Ineed, glad you had a good week and fantastic that you managed to change dd's routine.

We've only been to Shugborough once - to a disasterous steam fair. Didn't get to see anything else and have always meant to go back. What is there to do?

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Triggles · 28/10/2011 17:55

moosemama - sounds like we've both had a rotten week. Mine's been ongoing annoying, but horrible today.

I certainly hope others have had a better week or even day than it's been here.

I managed to get out last night for a couple hours with a few friends, and when I got home, DH was all stressed out because DS3 had been fussing and threw up. So laying on the guilt about how DS3 was miserable and crying for me, but he didn't want to spoil my evening by calling me. And then DS3 spent the entire night throwing up everywhere, so I was literally up most of the night, and being thrown up on. Hoorah. sigh And then he has the nerve to drink some of my Wine that I had set aside for myself for tonight as "he's stressed because he had to deal with it by himself while I was out." Yeah, guilt trip 2, and he's drinking my Wine FFS!! he says "oh we'll buy you some more in town tomorrow before I go" even though he KNOWS we are completely skint (which is why I bought the bottle before and put it aside) and can't waste money right now on it. And he's off to a wedding this weekend, where he'll be drinking practically every night, but he's drank mine here. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

DH has left today to go out of town to a friend's wedding. The boys and I were invited as well, but DS2 couldn't cope with a couple nights in a hotel so we agreed that DH would go and I'd stay home with the boys(and let's face it with DS3 sick, we couldn't have gone anyway). The kitchen is a mess (DH insisted we wait to clean it last night, said he'd help early this morning, but didn't and I couldn't get to it while child was throwing up), the dog tore up a bunch of stuff and it's all over the kitchen floor, muddy pawprints and footprints all over the kitchen and hallway. Laundry piled up, ironing to be done. DH went off because I asked him to take the rubbish out before he went so I could get the other cleaning done. I am exhausted and not in the mood for an argument, and he was going out of his way to be miserable and uncooperative. When he left, I told him not to bother coming back. Hmm

I am just sick and tired of having a stupid stroppy teenager in the house instead of a grown adult who helps shoulder the responsibility. The only reason I got the kitchen cleaned up (not perfect, but at least passable!) is because I had to put the Tigger Movie in the DVD player and let the boys watch it, but still had to pop back into the room every couple minutes as DS2 is not by any stretch of the imagination capable of sitting quietly and watching a movie.

I want to point out that I would NEVER have been able to go for a couple days out of town. DH would never be able to cope with the boys. He gets through a couple hours in the evening, but only if DS3 is already in bed and DS2 is ready for bed or in bed. And even then he gets stressy over every little thing. If I had even left for the DAY and left everything undone and not bothered to help get things in order first, DH would have come unglued. But because I'm the one who copes with everything, it all lands on me.

Okay. massive rant, for which I apologise. Blush I have NOT had a good day. He's texted me saying "I love you." which I've ignored. I'm not interested in seeing him, speaking to him, or anything at all. I'm using this weekend to decide if I want to allow him back into the house on Sunday or have his bags packed and drop him off when I drop off his mum at her house. Personally, I'm leaning towards the second at the moment.

He texted again saying he was there and asking if DS3 was better, which I also ignored. He finally rang and asked if I got the text and I said yes (and didn't say anything else). He asked if DS3 was better, I said no. He rambled for a couple minutes, then said he'd call tomorrow. I said whatever and hung up. Not caring right now.

Triggles · 28/10/2011 17:56

Oh my god, sorry. what a long and horrible rant. I do apologise. Although I feel better having gotten it out.

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creatovator · 28/10/2011 18:08

Hi all,

Oh Sign sorry to hear about tooth. I've had toothy probs all summer, so sending big, big comforting hugs and all the things that make you feel better.

Welcome Tooearly nice to meet you.

Triggles go for it.. sounds like you need to, then you'll feel better Smile.

Ineed Feeling jealous of your time in Wales. Envy. Glad it was so good.

Moose Sorry to hear you've had such a bad week. Guess this next week can only be better.. hopefully.

Chundle What are they going to do next?

Good week here. Kids went back to school and had a good week. DS got Pupil of the Week for working independently. His school is great. SN Unit for kids with AS. I'm feeling better so have managed to get out a little and do things I like in the house. Doc has told me to do things I enjoy, so I'm going for it. I'm also finding things to make me laugh Grin Grin. Any suggestions will be gratefully received (maybe i should start a new thread for it?)

Going to craft show tomorrow with MiL, Mum and DS. Looking forward to that. Went to Good Food Show last Saturday. Had to sit down lots, but samples were great. Grin. Made it to church last Sunday. First time in ages, so it was good to see folk again. It was an exciting service too - not quiet.

This Sunday we're going out with MiL who was 70 in summer. She's up from down south for first time and we've organised meal out with family. Really looking forward to it.

Will pop back in later. Need to talk with parents-in-law as haven't had much time to do that since they arrived just before dcs came in from school. Wink

creatovator · 28/10/2011 18:09

Have cross posted with lots. Will catch up later Smile.

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 28/10/2011 18:14

Hello all. Sorry about crap weeks for Moose, Triggles and zzzzz, glad everyone else has survived the half term.

I've got DS2's best friend who moved away over for a sleepover, so 4 boys here tonight! Luckily all like toad in the hole.

I'm looking forward to school starting again, I enjoy the work and it feels more 'normal' than the holidays. Kids have been generally good though.

Off to dish up toads!

moosemama · 28/10/2011 18:18

zzzz I am so sorry to hear what you've been going through with dd. I hope she carries on improving now and the seizures and under control. ((hugs))

Triggles, sorry things are no better with your dh. I reckon sitting up all night with a vomiting child is one of those all time parenting lows, I hope he's better tonight and you manage to get some sleep. My house is a complete and utter disaster zone after this week as well. I've spent so much time referreeing fights and dealing with ds1 that I haven't had the strength, time or inclination to keep up with the housework or washing. That's another thing I need to get done this weekend, before the back to school onslaught on Monday.

Justabout, another one with poorly dcs and no sleep - what is it with this week? Croup is really scary. Hope ds3 is on the mend and you manage to sort something out to get to Legoland and have some much needed fun.

I have just remembered I will get a proper break from ds1 at least on Monday. (Feel awful for saying that I need some time away from him, but sadly its true.) He is off to his best friends house straight from school and then onto a church run film night, so I won't be seeing him right from morning school run until bedtime. I am having to do him a special 'packed tea' though, as all the food available at the film night is neither veggie nor gluten free - but that's a small price to pay. I'm really impressed that he wanted to go, he is getting so much better with his film/movie phobia as he gets older. In fact, he's just sat and watched Bedknobs and Broomsticks with me, after first having a tiny fear-filled tantrum about not wanting to. It finished a few minutes ago and he actually said "thank you for getting me to watch that Mum, it was brilliant". Grin

moosemama · 28/10/2011 18:19

4 boys Ellen - you're either very brave, a sucker for punishment or both! Grin

Mmmmm toad in the hole! (veggie version of course Wink)

signandsmile · 28/10/2011 18:21

triggles no apologies are necessary, what a crappy week! Sad would send you Wine if I could....
moose sounds like you are bing pulled in too many directions, Sad
zz sorry to hear about dd3. Sad
hang in there justa, hope tomorrow sorts itself..

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TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission · 28/10/2011 18:21

sorry to hear some have had crap weeks

it's been so nice not having to charge around in the mornings this week but I've heard 'I want' just a few too many times, the weathers been rubbish so we've not got out as much as I wanted but hey ho, it's friday and asda had their gin on special last week, they must have known Grin

school for dd3 has been pretty full on, she's had a few big assessments so we're all rather glad it's all done and we're looking forward to her finally getting an education!!

I also have the peppa pig theme running round my head, we've had it on way too much today

signandsmile · 28/10/2011 18:24

cross post, ( I am a slow reader, Grin) hi ellen Toad in whole sounds lovely! create craft show sounds great, I am a sucker for those,

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