Sleeping too much

OHhhhh @Former-Member

sending you hugs

@Shaz51@Former-Member@Appleblossom@Faith-and-Hope@Former-Member

Can't read through all posts - too tired. But thinking of you all and sending you all huge hugs for whatever has happened in your day today.

@Decadian,

I'm happy that breakfast was lovely. I remember my grandma giving me special items from her house too. It's the stuff that remains special. When I get some of her things out it's an automatic memory.

I am so full and so grateful I don't have to move anywhere now or eat again but I must admit it was really nice to have fish for lunch as I can't normally afford it. I have not been looking after myself with food so it was good to eat fish and salads. I also bought a box of ice creams (just 4) as a Christmas treat and I think i will have one for my tea.

I hope you have an enjoyable night.

@Faith-and-Hope,

you are scaring me re DIL. It was nice just to be us today but it is probably my last Christmas like it. I'm really glad s3's plus one was friendly and easy to get along with. I'm so sorry your D1and S1 didn't get together. I know I'm in for similar at one point or another. In fact I already see it coming next year. I am sad because s4 bio dad has text him and he won't reply thereby probably ending his relationship with his father. I really don't want him to not make contact. It causes unnecessary pain and I've told him that he should because one day he will want to reconnect and he may loose that chance. He wouldn't listen to me because at 16 he knows it all. I wish I could fast forward time a bit for our kids so they could see the things that are so hard to fix later.

It will also break my heart if my boys don't get together on Christmas every year.

I hope that today brings you some joy, peace, love and laughter. I'd love to hear what was on the menu 💜🤗

It sounds as if Christmas Day was a mixture - it will happen again next year I guess -

Yes @Former-Member - my gd is precious - my dd was a miracle - she doesn't like hearing this and I have stopped telling her how special she is - I feel as bit as if I just came along - it would be good to feel special in my mother's eyes - but I was first and the only one for for a year.

Anyway - during the week gd is going shopping with her Dad - dd is working and sil's ute only has two seats but I have told her to get the best fridge for the size she requires - I am not el cheapo with white goods and I think a fridge with a bigger freezer space at the bottom with shelves is better for someone with CFS so she can cook and freeze her meals on the days she is feeling well so there will always be good meals she likes prepared for bads days - she's a good cook

It has been a hot day in Melbourne and my cat has spent most of the day out on the path in the shade - it bl**dy hot out there - and she looks so skinny. I have brushed her coat so much lately I could stuff a small cushion - or even two

I hope everyone is okay - Christmas Day runs out soon and we are back to being ordinary

But I hope everyone's day has been as good as it can be

Dec

That's lovely of you @Decadian. I'm sure she will really appreciate it. There are three items I'm particular over fridge, washing machine and vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner for dog hair that gets everywhere. Speaking of the dog the coolest thing that happened today was giving him a squeaker toy for Christmas. It must be a few years since I've got him a new toy. He wouldn't put it down and when anyone arrived he bought it to them just like an excitable toddler. It was the thing that made me laugh today.

Ah @Former-Member

Your son sounds like a pain - oh he is either into punishing you or feels entitled - aw - what a way to behave

I understand what you have been talking about - that is so disappointing

Those silences - it's not quite the same but I remember being in a tutorial with younger people and one of the young men started to discourse and went on - and on - and on - with those profound silences - the pain!! - making no sense - and eventually I told him to get to the point!!!

The lecturer asked me to stay behind for a minute - uh oh - but no - the lecturer was so grateful - he was wondering what the point was too but didn't feel like butting in and ordering him about I guess but yeah - waiting through a long silence - when do you say something?

Anyway - I think I get it - what else did you write

Oh yeah - he chats on the phone - nooooooooo - not on - one of my grandson's told his oldest daughter not to use her phone at the dinner table during the family party - very good - he was a teenager when he was born but he is a really good father

About his partner - what can I say - I never got on with my MIL and I guess it was because I married her son but it was never discussed - her husband died not long after I met the family and I think she had the idea that he was supposed to look after her - and on your side - I know - I just KNOW - you are not like that but I think I was a hard person for her to like even - I was self-educating and from the middle classes - and did not look down on her - but there were prickles and I think I blame myself for the lack of warmth between us

But who can tell -

I'm sorry your son was so ###### - this is just because I can't think of a work actually - it was disappointing for you

But that roast lamb with the generous rosemary - I could enjoy that - pass me a plateful

Best dinner ever is roast lamb

We love you here Tawnz

Dec

@Former-Member

I don't think you are over-thinking - I think he was rude

And your bruised heart got bumped around - oh dear - I have already written enough - but he asked to take you for a drive

I hope that went well

Dec