Hello my friends,
Day 2 of 2018 .. nearly time for the kids to go back to school. Hope you are all ok?
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Hello my friends,
Day 2 of 2018 .. nearly time for the kids to go back to school. Hope you are all ok?
my Daughter’s due back at college on Monday and has done no homework. Currently, I’m public enemy #1 lol
Oh dear Paula :( very hard to be a parent sometimes ! Fortunately mine have hardly been set any.
Jess had surgery so missed the last 2 weeks of the term and 2 weeks in college time means you miss an awful lot of work. But she’s 16 so, if she doesn’t get it done, it’s down to her ;)
Mine go back on Thursday and we've just discovered that when I thought I'd got the uniform washed and sorted, apparently it hasn't been done yet lol....
Morning all, we’ve come into town. Still low on spoons so a quiet afternoon planned. Buffet went well (nod)
How did your quiet afternoon go? Glad the buffet went well lovely!
Morning all,
Yesterday’s trip to town was successful. I bought myself a 2018 diary With a pretty cover. Lovely to have a little treat (nod)
My youngest was poorly yesterday afternoon/evening (flu symptoms) but I coped ok. She is determined to go back to school this morning, which I am grateful for as I really do need some recharge time. I watched some more of ‘Feud:Bette and Joan’ on the BBC I player last night. I thoroughly recommend it - takes you to another era.
Today I plan to swim & continue to preserve spoons. The children are with their Dad this weekend, time to replenish the spoon drawer :)
OO I looked at that and wasn't sure, but if it's good I'll take a look...
Enjoy your swim lovely.
Thank-you Suzi, it was a lovely swim. I went to the supermarket afterwards for a few bits. I’ve been home since mid morning, doing my acrylic painting (aswell as a couple of jobs here and there) I feel much better for having time on my own, love routine!
So glad you've had a good day lovely lady x
You’re sounding so positive, it’s really lovely to hear :)
Wow - I slept for over 10 hours last night, it has done me good :) The children are with their Dad this weekend so more recharging to be done.
Hope you all have a good weekend x
Hoorah! So glad for you! Recharging is so important!
Morning all,
I’ve had a good weekend, hope you have too For some reason I am feeling a bit weary and anxious this morning. Medication thoughts are present again (ie. you don’t need them! When my rational brain knows that I definitely do, to slow me down if nothing else!) The children are back this afternoon so I need to be rested for when they return. I’m going to do some art as a gentle start to the day.
Are you painting today?
Remember, your thoughts are only that - just thoughts. You don't have to act on them, but well done for getting them out of your head.
So glad you’ve had a good weekend :)
I reached out to a friend first thing and had a little cry, always therapeutic (nod) Since then, I have been for a gentle swim and then to a shop to buy something to cook for tea. I know that the kids are likely to be especially hungry this evening (youngest playing in a football match today) so decided to cook a bolognese in advance. I'm now going to rest until they come home from school.
Do you want to talk about why you had a cry? (bear)(bear) You looking forward to having them all home?
Thank-you Suzi (nod) I think it is just the enormity of facing life without a partner. Sometimes I feel so inadequate because I don’t have a ‘proper’ job (at the moment) and can only cope with so much stress. The time of year & dullness of the skies could also be a factor today. My Mum has just booked us all a holiday, I am so grateful.. she is my rock x
Where are you going?
We’re going to Butlins :) we all loved it last year. Lots to do for all 3 generations :)
So glad you've got something to look forward to. You'll have a great time - when are you off?
Sweetheart some of the most amazingly strong people I've ever known are without partners for some amazingly good reasons. My little sister was married and her husband passed away 9 years ago, she was then with an abusive alcoholic and in the last few months she's met the most lovely man who worships her (and rightly so, she's f*ing awesome) so it can and does happen. She used online dating if that's something that interests you?
I’m feeling so much calmer tonight thankfully. Most of the time I really am happy on my own & I am enjoying my own company more and more. Occasionally I do have little bursts of panic and or tears (to be expected) That sounds lovely re: your sister. Personally, I don’t want to date anyone. I am fortunate to have lots of amazing friends who are a fabulous support to me. The kids are back home and we have had a lovely tea - yum!
Our holiday is in July, something to look forward to.
Good for you! I think you are amazing tbh and think you are a wonderful Mum! :)
(bear)
Hello,
This weekend has been good. We went out last night to a race night..the girls thought it was fun! Today we have been out for lunch and to the cinema. The film was The a Greatest Showman - a really good film with great music. I am almost out of spoons now but I have a quiet day tomorrow to catch-up. Hope you have all had a good one x
I'm glad you enjoyed it - everyone I've known who has seen it has said it was brilliant.
I'm planning on a quiet one tomorrow too!
You’re doing brilliantly with pacing. Well done, lovely
Eek, I was bad first thing := however, I got up and made it to the swimming pool. I have an afternoon of art planned and then crochet group tonight x what are you all up to today?
In what way "bad" love?
Well done for swimming and a day filled with art and crochet sounds lovely!
I felt really panicky & scared. I think I mentioned before the analogy of all the doors flapping open in your head (representing many different worries) I am currently on the sofa as I feel really weary. It does frustrate me that my brain can’t cope with more than it does (but that is part of the disease I suppose) I probably over did it on the weekend but it is so hard to know how much stuff to do (especially with the kids)
Pacing IS hard, and it sucks, but it has to be. If you need to rest, then rest. You have doors -I have an old fashioned library in my head.... I get it.
Ah I like that one..thank-you for all you do on here Suzi (bear)
Any time love, I don't do much...
Hi my friends,
I made it to crochet group last night and I have been to my voluntary job this morning. I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself the last few days. I am very good at that! Tomorrow I am going for a coffee and a chat with my Mum, looking forward to lifting the lid on my thoughts. I hope to take things at a steadier pace over the next few days/week. One step at a time and one day at a time....(nod)
I'm so proud of you that you are working on pacing. I like the sound of one step at a time.
Well done for getting out, lovely, and for knowing when to stop :)
Today I have achieved something that I have been thinking about for 6 months +. Cancelling Sky TV etc (which is costing me a fortune!) It was in my ex’s name so he phoned up and cancelled it all (he is even going to box up the sky box etc for me) Hopefully a friend is going to assist me in setting up a cheaper broadband/tv package. My ex used to do all the paperwork and make most of the decisions regarding such things so it is a BIG step for me to do this. Really going to take it easy for the rest of today as I also have been to Dunelm with my Mum. Must preserve spoons! (bear) hugs my friends x