Gran Chat!

[Oma]

Daisy
How nice to get two bunches of flowers especially as one is free😁

I said the same to B Storm trusts him he just didn't want him petting him only me 😁
He is the same with SIL he will turn away but loves DD. Petting and kissing him 😁

[Nanto2girls]

This time yesterday we had snow, but it's didn't last long.

No plans for today we don't need any shopping, so probably won't be going out.

[Gemini]

Good morning everyone.

I hope everyone is well.

This morning we are going shopping. A few things needed plus some back up clothes for little E.
Little E and SIL may call in but he has his key if we are still out.

We are invited to friends tonight, a meal for 10 of us before our friends leave for a long holiday. I have veered between going as it may do me good, and not wanting to go at all. Now the day is here I think I will go tonight, as long as nothing upsetting happens today, which it shouldn't. I have told them I want it to be a non DD3 discussion night, which they all understand.

It's actually not raining this morning!

[Oma]

Morning ladies
We actually have bright sky for the moment,

Gem
Enjoy your night , I agree no DD talk tonight incase you get upset♥️

Nanto
You have a nice peaceful day,
how do you feel today?

We have to take MIL shopping,
She won't go before 11.30, I hate Morrisons on a Saturday lunch time it's always crowded.

Had a unsettled night again so I'm in no mood for her shenanigans today.

[Plantaholic]

Cleaner did come, nice clean house now. Things have been a bit complicated in her life to do with adopting an expected baby. Her neice, the expectant mother, is too young to have custody of her baby.

Bit slow this morning, will come back later.

[Daisy]

Good Saturday morning, everyone.

Nanto, what a pretty cup and teapot. Imagine having a cuppa in bed with that lovely jug of flowers on the tray. I can dream. Enjoy your day at home.

Gem, sometimes it's hard to concentrate on the mundane things like shopping, but it still needs to be done doesn't it. I totally understand how you feel about going out tonight, but you will be with friends who will respect your wishes. You may find further down the line that you do want to talk to some friends but it's all too raw and worrying at the moment.

Plant, it's so nice when the house is all clean and tidy, isn't it. Your cleaner is going to have a lot on her plate adopting a baby. I hope her family, the baby's mother and grandmothers especially are supportive of her.

Oma, Oh dear, I do hope your MIL behaves herself today. I know she's not a morning person but if Saturday lunchtime is very busy would she be prepared to go later in the afternoon when it might be a bit quieter? You really do need to take things a bit easier, especially when you've had a disturbed night.

I was wide awake at 7 am (early for me) so got up and pottered round. I reorganised the fridge because I'd just thrown things in last night when I was too tired to put the shopping away properly. I seem to spend half my life reorganising the flippin' fridge! OH has just made us a coffee, so time to relax a bit.

I'm itching to get out in the garden between showers but it's too wet. Everything is sprouting, especially the weeds. The apple and pear trees need pruning and several plants I've left over winter need chopping down now. I wish we could have a week of dry weather so I can get on with these jobs.

[Plantaholic]

I feel so depressed about my garden, my borders and pots especially are not looking good in spite of me paying people to tidy them. The apple trees need pruning too, I have a card for someone to do this job, must get in touch with them and talk to Sil.

[Daisy]

Plant, I always seem to feel like this about the garden at this time of year, but the jobs gradually get done, or seem to cease to matter, and I try to concentrate on the things that are good. I've decided, much as I love my garden and tending it, it doesn't have to be perfect. But I am itching to get started now. Ideally I'd like to do little and often, but working round the weather is usually the problem.

[Nanto2girls]

Plant, glad the cleaner arrived.

Oma, i'm feeling a lot better today thanks.

And we have sunshine today.

[Oma]

I feel the same with my little patch of garden ,
There are lots of very wet leaves that we can't get up as it's never been dry enough,
I'm surprised how many weeds have appeared on our drive this winter,
I try to keep up with them but with all the damp weather they are shooting up all over.

Well we survived shopping with MIL she wasn't too bad ,

But by the time we lug the wheelchair , her, and oxygen bottle down 3 flights of steps into the car,
Get it all out and set up at the shop then repeat the process coming back plus shopping bags ,
We are worn out,
I couldn't do much lifting because of my shoulder today so B had to do most of it bless him.

I hate shopping on a Saturday, we usually take her on a Thursday, but this week I had my hair appointment and injection,
So today was the only day.

Just got home when GS arrived hungry as usual😁
He only had something light as he was off to play football.
He's coming back tomorrow.

[Daisy]

Nanto, I'm pleased to hear you're feeling so much better. xx

Oma, I'm exhausted just reading about taking your MIL shopping these days. It's physically draining, even when she is in a good mood. It must wear out B as well. I know it's hard, but perhaps it's time for MIL to be given some ultimatums, otherwise you and B might not be able to carry on doing as much as you do. Sending hugs.

I had to smile. GS is always hungry, bless him, and I know he really loves you and appreciates everything you do for him. I'm glad he's still playing football. He obviously enjoys it.

I've had quite a busy day, but no pressure. I've only been doing things I felt like doing. We started Eva's physio sessions today. Some are easy, and she gets it straight away, but others aren't so good yet. We're supposed to put an ice pack on her knee after a session, and she will let us do it, but isn't very keen. I can see us needing a lot of treats/bribes! Still it's worth it to avoid an operation which OH and I were dreading.

[Nanto2girls]

Good morning. Its the start of a new week and new month.

Daisy, poor Eva but hope and operation can be avoided.

Oma, enjoy your visit from GS.

[Oma]

Morning Nanto,Ladies,

Nanto
Can you believe it's February already
Only feels like last week it was new year.

Daisy
Eva is being a good girl , it won't be comfortable with the ice pack but if it avoids a operation,
Not that you can explain to her why your doing it.😁

We were talking about MIL last night , I'm going to tell his sisters they have to take a turn,
His DS2 was supposed to take her with the grandson, but he was in a bump so the car was in the garage,
It's a two man job you can't do it yourself

She was just pointing her finger where she wanted to be and constantly saying my name ,
A man behind said , she knows how to demand and I think we all know your name now,
I said you have no idea and we started to laugh ,

Her and B were ahead of me by then and she said to B go get her she's flirting again 🤣🤣

Gem
Did you enjoy your get together last night ,
I hope it helped take your mind off things for a few hours xxxx

Not much on today ,
I have the washer on and B washed the floors for me ,
We were going to meet D&J for breakfast but they had to cancel so we will do next Sunday,
To be honest I can't be bothered to go out today so it worked out fine,

It's 22 years ago today since my beloved sister left us ,
I phoned my sister earlier and we had a laugh at some of the memories we have of her 🙂

It's dark and damp again , I have all the lamps on its so dull.

Plant
I'm pleased your cleaner came,

That poor young girl , at least the baby will be kept in the family .
Life throws you these things doesn't it and you just have to make it work,

I imagine her cleaning jobs will have to fit in with the baby when it arrives.

Lizzie
How are you feeling today ?
Is the bug still with you , take care.

[Daisy]

Good Sunday morning, everyone.

This morning is running way with me, so I'll pop back later.

[Daisy]

Nanto, I like your alarm clock!

Oma, It's a bit rude of your MIL to just point at things like that, but I imagine she's done worse. Yes, you definitely need some help or you will both be ill yourselves. What a lovely way to remember your late sister by having a chat and being able to laugh at happy memories.

I've had a good sort out today, tidying things away and sorting out some paperwork. I suddenly realised it was looking a bit dark about 3 o'clock then realised it was pouring with rain. Eva and I look like getting wet!