pearl Report post Posted March 14, 2008 Glad he's on the mend, Bard <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 14, 2008 10 days later, and my dad's out of hospital...until the next time something on his knackered old body breaks down. I missed the begining of this but really glad he's home... Hope he enjoyed the cake BD <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Pleased he's home Bard <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Sorry Bard, hadn't realised your dad was in hospital, glad to hear he's home <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Thank you so much everyone, my dad's an embarrassing, noisy dose of testosterone-on-legs usually, and I can't bear to think of what my world will be without him around. He finds it hard to see that I'm grown-up now and can make my own decisions..many of you know the sort! Dad in hospital, with my mum riding shotgun to make sure everything was OK, is the reason why B has been bringing himself home from school for almost 2 weeks to an empty house, letting himself in and managing til I get off work and collect him around 5pm. Usually the grandparents are there for him, but he rose to the challenge very well indeed. He also coped with the amount of times I've been doing lifts to and from hospital ( it's about 45 mins drive one way ) so I haven't been around in the evenings to help with homework etc. No one else but me and dad drive in our family, brother is too far away to help. Back to the routine now, B's been allowed to keep his front door key as a reward. Edited March 15, 2008 by Bard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Great response from B Little monkey today - playing on a ds game...... another mum approached him - all the poor woman said was 'How is the game M?' M - "I can squash the mushrooms - but i can't get the humans" Mum - "Oh, yes - humans are tricky" M - "I know - humans are all weird - and dumb." Then had a little think about it (you could see the cogs turning in his brain....) M - "I know you're a human - so no offence...." LOVE my boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 18, 2008 I've just finished my chapter I was writing. 16000 words of pure riveting nonsense, but I'm proud of it Now I just have to convince the doctor tomorrow that yes I've been taking things easy and no I haven't been over-working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Eldest DD's (10 AS) Parent's Evening last night...and it went really well So, so proud of her, she's doing so fab Her teacher said her English was at Year 9 level (sorry, hope this isn't coming across as smug ) He did say sometimes he forgot that she was Aspie, and he'd ask her to do something, and she'd give him a blank look, and he'd remember and have to reword the instructions to make them simpler to understand. Keeping everything crossed she continues to do so well at secondary school when she transfers next year (have been dreading it so much ) Youngest DD (7 ASD) managed her first solo poo & bottom wiping at school yesterday........she's refused to "go" at school, being unable to wipe her bottom...and now she's able to bless her Unfortunately, like most things in life, it's not all good news.......DS's hamster is looking dead, but twitchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 19, 2008 It's dead....RIP Pauline *goes to look for tupperware* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 20, 2008 DH was going to recycle Pauline Anyway, my positive for today......egg decorating competition entries are all done.........phew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 After today, Hubby is off work for 10 days!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 20, 2008 I got so stressed out in the supermarket I started eating my shopping list. Meant I couldn't buy 'normal' stuff, so had to do what any stressed soul does in such circumstances - I bought polar bear flavoured ice-cream Will have to eat it quick before the other students steal it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 21, 2008 I cooked two delicious boiled eggs and shoulders for brekkie (I know they're really called soldiers, I used to mix up and mis-pronounce words as a kid and shoulders is one that's stuck) Given that I've seen another student finish last night's pizza and I was getting in such a flap about having to do 'food' and I'm having huge trouble at the moment with routine and eating generally, I'm quite proud of this, albeit little, achievement. Oh and a second positive - this forum - where else can a 28 year old explain that boiling eggs feels like an achievement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Thats great!! hope they were yummy! <'> Was trying to teach J how to do toast this morning but he's just taken the choccie croissant option instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted March 21, 2008 No school today Much more relaxed here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Was trying to teach J how to do toast this morning but he's just taken the choccie croissant option instead Damn! Why didn't I think of that? That's one smart boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 21, 2008 I've got the first series of Life on Mars on DVD, so roll on kiddiwinks' bedtime!! DCI Gene Hunt Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 21, 2008 I've got the first series of Life on Mars on DVD, so roll on kiddiwinks' bedtime!! Can you entice them into bad behaviour so you have to punish them by sending them to bed early? :devil: Or else, surreptitiously move all the clocks forward an hour or so (yes, it is getting much lighter in the evenings - well it was officially spring yesterday ...) ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 21, 2008 My mum is here for the weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) I've got the first series of Life on Mars on DVD, so roll on kiddiwinks' bedtime!! DCI Gene Hunt Boho That's my DH's hero ....he models himself on him at work Only kidding Enjoy Bid Edited March 21, 2008 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 21, 2008 That's my DH's hero ....he models himself on him at work Only kidding Enjoy Bid He is garjuss I was thinking about getting the DVD for my brothers for Christmas, 'cos they were both coppers in the 70s Does your DH have a pair of grey crocodile skin cowboy boots...and if not, why not?? Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted March 21, 2008 steve is home for the holidays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Does your DH have a pair of grey crocodile skin cowboy boots...and if not, why not?? Boho Only for private use at home I'm scared one day he will come home in a Cortina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Have a new episode of the big bang theory downloaded to watch Fiancees parents have agreed to pay for the reception venue, food and our room for the wedding night!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Only for private use at home I'm scared one day he will come home in a Cortina Just had 3 hours of Gene Hunt My brothers both had Ford Capris Eeeh, those were the days...when men were men and women were grateful Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Just picked up the original 'Fame' film for �3 from the supermarket...so going to have a load of that this arvo with my girlies, all wrapped up against he snowy weather Boho Edited March 22, 2008 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted March 22, 2008 I've got the first series of Life on Mars on DVD, so roll on kiddiwinks' bedtime!! DCI Gene Hunt Boho Threaten to stamp on all their toys! (This will make sense once you've watched the DVD.) I loved Life on Mars . . . got a bit obsessed with it actually. How are you enjoying Ashes to Ashes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Emsy picked her wedding dress today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Well I hope you have not taken a peek SG Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 22, 2008 Well I hope you have not taken a peek SG Clare x x x Not at all! I wouldn't want to, would spoil the surprise!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted March 22, 2008 That's the ticket .....I was just checking Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) :bounce: IT'S SNOWING!!! :bounce: It started about an hour ago with small bits and it's doing proper flakes now and stating to settle. I took the long route back from brekkie and ran around in the falling snow for a while - security looked slightly bemused when I came in, covered in white and dripping I'm hoping it snows a bit more so I can go out and play later And I've got a Kinder chocolate wabbit to nibble on , and they had my second favourite (Lemon marmalade) for breakfast this morning, and, even though it's a family type holiday day, I get to spend the day how I want without having to negotiate the complexities of people Edited March 23, 2008 by Mumble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Threaten to stamp on all their toys! (This will make sense once you've watched the DVD.) I loved Life on Mars . . . got a bit obsessed with it actually. How are you enjoying Ashes to Ashes? I'm definitely obsessed Only seen 3 episodes of Ashes to Ashes because it's clashed with work...fun, but not as brilliant as LOM, although The Gene Genie is still just as fabby Are you enjoying ATA? Who is your fave character? Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Just picked up the original 'Fame' film for �3 from the supermarket...so going to have a load of that this arvo with my girlies, all wrapped up against he snowy weather Boho oh bid i love that film Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Glad the wedding planning is going well, SG, i'm awfy excited for you!! Bet her dress is stunning!! Anyway, my good news is that the Colour of Magic is on Sky One this evening, YAAAY!! Can't wait!!!!! How fab, and I'll eat my easter egg as I watch it, YAAY!!! (Oofs, I'm so dull, my 16 year old self would roll her eyes in disbelief that she would turn into such a boring old fart!!! Heheh, well I like it anyway!) Esther x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Emsy filled my DLA form in for me. All ready to be posted on Thursday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 23, 2008 We've just booked to go and see Les Miserables in May Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted March 23, 2008 Only seen 3 episodes of Ashes to Ashes because it's clashed with work...fun, but not as brilliant as LOM, although The Gene Genie is still just as fabby I've altered my whole sleep routine to watch it I did miss one episode, but it was on BBC iplayer, so I managed to watch it in the end. I think the same as you, it's more fun than Life on Mars and much lighter. There aren't so many of Gene's one-liners either. I'm not sure who my favourite character is. Gene is definitely the biggest personality. Alex isn't as good-looking as Sam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 23, 2008 I'm not sure who my favourite character is. Gene is definitely the biggest personality. Alex isn't as good-looking as Sam! Her hair isn't quite right either...and I speak as one who had 3 perms in the 80s!! And waddya mean about Sam being good-looking?? Pah!! Nothing compared to The Gene Genie!! (That's probably age talking!! ) Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted March 24, 2008 Have an easter egg to look forward to tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
