Finding it so hard today. I can be so strong and positive most of the time but today it's tears. Writing out birthday and anniversary cards to hubby's family, signing them from one not two. It hurts.
Hi Max, not too bad today thanks. Have been gallivanting up to see the kids in the country, checking out the wedding and reception venue, so I have some clue where we are going in March. My mum and my M I L will both be in wheelchairs so want to ask a few ? from the venue owners as function upstairs. It's not too often I have a meltdown but understand its to be expected . Very strange I can share with forum buddies but chose not to with people here. I know son would come down but he has early starts in the mornings and has his family to look after. Also as Mum I think I should be there to support him etc. I have to thank my lucky stars what I do have and not ponder on what I don't. Thank you Max for your love and concern . Kathy xxxx
Mrs B is quite well thank you but says trying to get me to behave is almost impossible and a full time job. This after I bought her a cushion with a snowy owl on it yesterday. I had to take my car in for repairs and bought her four things but nothing for myself. My nut shop was closed as they are moving to another shop just round the corner. I told her all she has to do is offer to bake me some cheese straws and I will have to behave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you are feeling a bit better today Kathy. It is often the case that we can talk to our forum buddies but find it's not so easy with friends and family. Take care and no doubt will talk again soon, Brian.
Oh Brian, how delightful you are either not behaving or behaving disgracefully. Good on you. Had a man question I was going to ask you, but holy flypaper cannot remember what it was. It' ll come back to me eventually. I fair enjoyed the Andy Murray match last night, will be watching again tomorrow evening on the edge of my seat. my mother calls him sour faced Git but I look at him as same age as son, just a wee boy
Havent spoken for a while so just thought I would let you know Mrs B has blackmailed me into sending for a large bunch of Carnations fo her for Valentines day by telling me if I did she would bake me some heart shaped CHEESE BICUITS. Well, you know how much I love them so I had no option but to obey. They are really tasty, not that I'm trying to make your mouth water, you understand for I wouldnt dream of teasing.
I hope you are keeping well and wish you a great weekend. Best wishes, Brian.
Hi Brian, have been off line for a few days and had grandson for last 36 hrs which was great fun. The cheese bickies sound great mmmmm. Just turned the cooler off in prep for bed. It was 41 tdy and down to 28 overnight. I just laugh at the bellyachers as they will be bellyaching again when winter hits.
The littlies had great fun playing with buckets of water, plastic cups and water balloons. The simple things in life....
Just wanted to drop by your own thread to wish you a lovely family get-together. Having read on another thread that your family's flight was delayed do hope they 'connected' okay and you are now all together. Can just imagine the bubbling excitement and chattering going on. Shall look forward to hearing all the wedding/family updates in due time but in the meantime just have wonderful fun. Sounds like you may not need the air-con but will make it less of a 'weather shock' to your visitors - we just about reached 17 last couple of days and it really brought the garden to life (lots of bulbs now colourful and the garden birds very busy feeding,mating and nesting - plenty to see out of the window!
Take care and enjoy your family event. Looks like your Mum will enjoy 2 mother's days (if I remember its a different date over in Aus (its the 15th March here so my Mum gets two visits this week ha ha).
Morning Jules, Just getting ready to pack for trip away. I am having such fun with family, they got here ok and the years have just fallen off me. They are all quite bonkers which is great. Mum is amazingly well and not having the aches and pains she has at home probably due to the warmth. Sis is doing ok following healthy eating for her liver issues which doc thinks it related to her diabetes. Her walking issues are not as bad...once again the heat will be helping. Still working on speech but not stressing. Discovered as per protocol I will need to dance with brides father after the young ones take to the floor....what happens if I burst into the highland fling?? Wonder if he can do the "bump" or head banging??? No I must behave myself... Ok dear friend I will sign off and get moving. Big hugs xx
Dont suppose you will be on here whilst you have the celebrations going on but was so pleased to read how good your mother was after the long haul trip - amazing women runs in the family I think. Am sure you are right that the warmer weather will be helping with all the aches and pains and with the pleasure of a family reunion much nicer things to do and talk about than ailments. Your speech will be just fine, your outfit will suit you and the 'cheesey wedding cake' a triumph (though they may find you under a table hoarding it!!). Enjoy the moment and look forward to hearing all about it in due course. Hugs returned.Jules xx
