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Are you all nursing hangovers or just clearing up the post Christmas mess?

"we have"

BD - no, I had meanly shared 3 packets of Smarties between dh and 3 dcs. Then I ate the orange ones as well.

Hmm. V day. We always say we won't bother, then both think 'oh dear. What if the other one has a change of heart and buys me something. I'd better get something just in case.' I also secretly hope that this will be the year he buys me an eternity ring, or pays for a facelift, or something.

Another thing that's annoying. Bought a pair of Trespass snow boots from Brand Alley for £30 reduced from £80, and they arrived three days after I ordered them. Result! Except that they're too small. A size 6, as usual, but too short. They don't do free returns, so by the time I pay the postage I'll be well out of pocket. Thinking of flogging them on ebay instead.

Unless I can tempt any of you ladies?????

Sorry, sweetie, my trotters are mutantly minute.

Weirdly, Mr Inferior actually gets narky if I don't get a Valentine's card. For some reason it matters more to him than birthdays

And realised, on returning this evening, that DP had also allowed DD1 to leave for school (I went swimming) in what was really a bumskimming longish jumper over tights. Thick cotton tights, admittedly, of the same opacity as leggings. With chunky socks (mine) and chunky ankle boots. He muttered something about 'she was wearing a coat' which will not IMO Cut the Mustard.

Tee hee, MI. That reminds me of an old pal. Years ago, we walked together to the station. We were nearly there, when she exclaimed 'OMG. I've forgotten to put a skirt on.'

Sorry Herbs 3.5 here...
How can you forget to put a skirt on?

Sorry Herbs, I bought some snowboots in the sales last spring; they were finally christened on Sunday, and I had toasty toes all day. I am a clumping Size 7.

We do Valentine's Day - just a card and something small/floral/edible - this year he's getting some heart-shaped marshmallows which the DCs will undoubtedly snaffle.

BTM at all those texts. DS1 has BBM, which is also unlimited, but he clearly needs to up the pace.

DP is having one of his periodic Attempts to Reduce Booze Intake. Has cracked open revolting looking bottle of low-alcohol wine. I pointed him in the direction of this and put a couple of bottles of rose that happen to be 10 per cent (this involved much tedious checking) on the supermarket order...

I am still not feeling Quite The Ticket. I had a 7 hour meeting today and struggled to stay awake after 4. I did choke back a small glass of wine with my lunch, and thought it was probably not a good idea at the time.

I am supposed to be writing a Paper at work, for my new boss, who is 12, and it is on a subject I know nothing about (nor does anyone else). I have stretched it to two pages, but fear he will see through it for the crap that it is, and realise that I am really quite thick. Not a good first impression to make.

Strops, "slender" you said. You are the best, if very short-sighted

Herbs, I am a 6, but I have some bootyful boots that I bought last winter for snowy weather and skiing hols!

CV, DD was persuaded to not get a BB last year - BBM costs more than the £5 a month top-up that she gets. She is desperate to get FB, but DH has said not before she is 13 and I fear he may try and say no even them.

DD is mid-exams and has just had me testing her on her Spanish. This was not an easy task as I cannpt speak Spanish and she seemed to have never heard of most of the vocab She has now set her alarm for 6am tomorrow

MrsS, that must have been some parrrrrrrty!

MrsS, he won't know anything about it either, and you have a Way with Words. I reckon you will dazzle. Probably get an instant promotion, in fact. Just try not to throw up while actually presenting it, as that does tend to detract from the Overall Impression.

MrsS, my commiserations for having a boss who is 12. That is most tiresome. IME, all 12 year olds in positions of power are extremely over-keen.

Aren't most male bosses about 12?

MrsS if no one else knows anthing about it what's the problem? As MI said, I am sure you will dazzle! But, yes, MI is right, try not to throw up, tends to detract somewhat from the overall impression.

I am currently dealing with a student who has claimed to be in Budapest sans decent internet connection, and who was, infact, in Middlesex, which, I am pretty sure, has internet coverage. I am and I DO NOT like being lied to and taken for a mug......
Stropps - you will need to come back and tell us what DH does on Valentines now!

IMO that was a wise answer, who wants to pay vastly inflated prices to sit in a room with a bunch of other couples all pretending to be having a good time!! (but that's just me!) - go any other day next week.....

My last male boss was indeed 12. Well, 27, which is just as bad. It had the disadvantage of him not knowing what he was talking about, but the advantage of me being able to railroad him into stuff. I realise most young male bosses are insecure enough to mean they argue the blasted toss about everything.

Committee once again driving me mad. People on it seem to fly off the handle at the slightest thing. One had a total meltdown at the suggestion that committee members contribute 'nibbles' to a social event we're having, and another shouted at me because she had to change, once, a banner she was making.

I can see why the last chair just ended up doing everything herself. Easier than managing crazies.

Hello Peeps! We have been out! To a restaurant! Sans enfants! We should do this more often...

Out I get, restaurant I get, sans enfant I am ds thinks it is his birth right to eat out....

Our buyers are like 'do you think we can move by the Easter break'? Fume- WE were ready to move two months ago!!! Ahhhhh!

So feeling better MrsS?

That sounds more hopeful BD!
Re going out to eat, we can walk to any of about 30 places in our lovely London village

Had a first this morning - DD put a coat on to go to school Hope she doesn't lose it as it is her ski jacket and we are off on Sunday!