#248

Holy cow there was just the biggest peal of thunder here, it was ridiculous

#249

I wouldn’t call time bandits an erotic thriller tbh but I mean each to their own

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#250

just absolutely demolished a local indian

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#251

I think they don’t really get how sensible R can be now, last year it was best judy leaving him a few bits to put on the tree, this year he could definitely help. Not like he still puts stuff in his mouth or can’t follow instructions, he’s three and a half! Might have been in favour of keeping him out of the way to get the tree up and lights arranged, but that’s about all I’d keep him out of the way for (could have done that bit while he was at preschool tomorrow morning and then he could help with the rest once he got back, everyone else will be at home still).

#252

Glasgow people, can anyone use tickets for Elfingrove tomorrow night (19.45 entry time although it seems to be a free for all and people getting in whenever). Three adults and a child (although it would also cover 2 adults plus 2 kids I reckon as adults cost more). Not looking for any money although if anyone can use them and can afford and wishes to do so, a fiver to Cash for kids would be a nice thing (but absolutely not a precondition).
@TheWza @keith @shinymcshine @laelfy @sheeldz @Lo-Pan sorry I know I’ve missed loads but am rushing xxx

Just to say some of the reviews have been brutal but I don’t think people properly understood what could be achieved within a historic listed building that is a museum- people complaining because it’s not a fairground and that. I reckon it sounds fab so long as you’re not expecting Santa’s grotto or winter wonderland xx

#253

Maybe that was what I heard and not thunder

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#254

I’m about to try some eggnog flavoured tea (was a gift). I have never tried eggnog in my life though.

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#255

Also the whole point is that it’s silly and fun and if there’s a bit of mess made who cares. Depriving him of these lovely memories now will be sad for him (not your fault at all I really feel for you xxxx)

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#256

Thanks for the offer but we’re already booked up to go on Friday. I’ve seen the reviews :hushed: and have tempered my expectations accordingly.

#257

I’m in London but I know my brothers family were thinking about going. If none of the disser families are interested I’ll check with them.

#258

Hopefully he’ll care less than me, hard to guess his reaction. Think the concern is stress more than mess, so probably us my fault because they think I won’t handle it… but y’know, talk to me about it then so we can plan a way for it to work?

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#259

It really, really really isn’t your fault. X

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#260

Going to see L’Epee tonight, but right now I really can’t be arsed. I need a can of cola or something.

#261

They’ve gone now, but thanks laelfy xx

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#262

Glad someone’s making use of them!

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#263

Can you get him a baby tree for his room or somewhere else in the house that is all his to decorate? Or some of those gummy snowman/ santa transfers to put on the windows? (warning- we got these out of the pound shop and if they fall off the glass with condensation they WILL stain your wooden sills.)

We are completely sporadic (haphazard and disorganised) in all that we do which I often worry creates massive disorder and chaos in our son’s life- on the plus side however it means he has low expectations of things happening to a pattern. Is it really a tradition that has set a huge expectation- do you think R is really going to notice and take it badly? If so then I would dress it up as a fantastic SURPRISE- the xmas elves came while you were sleeping, look how wonderful it is, kind of thing (rather than some grown ups decided to get their own way over his.) It might also reset his expectations. Children always surprise me with their resilience at things that would massively upset me as an alleged grownup (and conversely, their ability to do glass-shattering crying at something as benign as a bit of toast where the crust has fallen off a bit.)
Hope he’s ok in the morning, and I’m sorry that this is adding to your feeling of being marginalised in the place you live. xxx

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#264

I need to be able to draw like this.

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#265

It probably is upsetting me more than it will R, other than possibly because I had said about how we would put the decorations up together. Have made sure a few bits have been saved for him (I buy him a decoration each year, with the plan that when he leaves home he has a little tree starter kit of haphazard non-matching decorations, and so have put those four aside with some others I know he’ll like), and we have some tinsel and things for our room as well. Also I’ve been making paper snowflakes at R’s request which he wants to hang from the ceiling so we’ll put those absolutely everywhere.

Is that marginalised feeling that stings most, this just isn’t my home and I’m not getting my home any time soon.

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#266

Just got home. There’s a van on my street with a trump sticker. to own snowflakes I guess? they’re one the families I cursed and the curse came true :grimacing:

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#267

I’m doing that thing where I’m thinking “this time last week I was in Stockholm” and slightly dreading the return to work