Be kind to you love!
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Be kind to you love!
Swim definitely improved the mood today.
Nipped into Tesco to get some dog food on the way home and Christmas sweet tubs are £4. Bought what I needed for my nieces and nephews. I'm determined to be sorted early in case A gets made redundant.
I have crocheted gifts for my sister and best friend. I'm finishing the mil a shawl. I have done cowls for A's aunties.
I have got gin making kits for my brothers and their wives. By December I would like to only have our own kids to get.
I adore Christmas but since I took ill I find it very stressful, never knowing what to buy people and the crowds etc.
2 years ago I decided to do all mine online. Best thing I did - no stress, no crowds, just lists, emails, folders and organisation *happysigh*
I’m glad the swim helped, lovely
I get stressed over Christmas too, so like Paula I do my shopping online!....BTW..are you saying that Tesco are already flogging christmas stuff??!! No wonder people freak out. With me it's money sent to the grandkids and my kids and a few simple prezzies that travel well just to open for fun..haha! Glad you had a good swim love.
I only saw the sweet tubs to be fair.... after all we have Halloween first.... maybe the tubs are for Halloween but the dates are good so Christmas it is.
I normally give my nephews money but i like to have sweets to wrap up for them too for under the tree.
Yip they are 19, 21 and 23.... I need to wise up.
Likewise my nieces are/will be married so its sweets and a voucher for a meal out somewhere.
I have a box full under the bed for the kids already! I'm excited to be able to buy for them as if they're my own but J is utterly bemused as he normally leaves it til the last minute!
Jaq that's awesome!
SM you're so organised!
I’ve normally started by now cos I like to spread the cost to make it easier but this year I haven’t got a clue where to start.
I actually have a policy not to do any present buying till after Si’s birthday (7 November)
Present buying is fine, but refuse to contemplate putting decorations up until after my birthday (21st Nov)
Is there any news on his job?
You're SO organised!
Will the kids be with you on C day? And what is it with some men to leave present buying an hour before closing on Christmas Eve? Ian does it!
Me neither Stella...TBH everyone seems to have everything! Maybe M&S tokens and Next tokens...I know that's a cop out but it's safe!
Same birthday as my Zoe!
I always wait until I see a few in the village.....
(bear) (bear) (bear) You must be so worried. What are you putting in place to take extra time for your own self care right now?
(panda)
Plenty of swimming, crochet and deep breathing!!
Time to go swimming....and I have dinner in the slow cooker so no stress later.
This evening I hope to tidy my bedroom and prepare for work starting in the shower room soon. We'll see how I feel after my swim and dinner.
Hope you enjoyed your swim lovely!
That sounds a lot SM. I am going to take a leaf out of your book and get started on Christmas pressies.
Well I think you're quite amazing! you're so positive and disciplined....and making the effort to go swimming everyday. Hats off to you SM.
How are you today love?
Morning hunni!
Morning all. Just some cleaning, tidying sorting here today. Feeling a bit meh but once I get started it will be ok.
How are you doing love?
Been elbow deep in decluttering, tidying, sorting etc.
We need to redo our ensuite as the shower is broken and the toilet cistern leaks, no matter what we or plumbers do to fix it. We have been living with a bucket under it for 1year. Its awkward to empty because of the small space and if A forgets, it overflows and has caused numerous leaks to the bathroom below.... we now have a small hole in the ceiling of the downstairs bathroom because of it.
So we are starting from scratch but have a tight budget. We have been round a few showrooms and wholesalers and have sourced all we need. Going out on Tuesday to buy it all.
We were out on Thursday and the nice salesman where we were choosing our shower panelling told us to wait till Tuesday as they would all be 50% off.
Anyway, that means my bedroom needed sorted with stuff packed away as there is already a layer of dust from ripping off the tiles. I needed somewhere to put the stuff.... so that meant the cupboards needed sorting etc etc.... it snowballed and yes I have regretted starting many times today but I'm starting to see daylight. I've sat down now to crochet as I got a couple of orders in today so wanted to get a start on them.
Moods still a bit meh but at least I've achieved something
Sounds like you achieved a lot!
That salesman was a hero! Are you going to take some time for you tomorrow - have a swim maybe?
I could do with a swim. I'm not sure if the centre is open on a Sunday... I must check cause I know they are closed BH Monday so I wont get to swim then.
Thanks for the prompt.
Sounds like you've done huge amounts yesterday. Did you find out if the pool was open today? If you can't get a swim, maybe a walk or something?
Swim booked(nod)
Heading up after lunch. X
Good :)
Well done lovely, hope you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed my swim but pulled a muscle in my shoulder. I cut my swim a bit short. Its eased now.
I've been doing more gutting out and tidying. I helped me sort out bags for charity shop etc. She has gone out now so I'm relaxing with my my hook.
Sounds like another busy day! Are yo resting/pacing a bit tomorrow?
How are you doing love?
How’s your shoulder?
I'm ok thanks Flo. Keeping busy around the house. I'm a bit hard to settle to something and start but once I manage that I'm normally ok.
Currently perched on my bed with a hair mask and a facemask on. Even the dog took one look at me and went back downstairs!!
Its easier today thanks Paula. I'll not be swimming until Wednesday so plenty of time to rest it.
Glad it's easier.. You got anything planned for this week?
Just some stuff around the house hopefully swim a couple of times. Probably some crochet. Not really sure. We'll see how the week goes .