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Post by monica on Dec 19, 2007 18:50:41 GMT
Hi
it's ggreat to hear your fab news. Hope Sat goes well (I'm sure it will) and may this be the start of great things.
Good for you re: job. I found going back to work a real help as it took my mind off things plus extra cash never goes amiss, does it?
Take care
Love
Monica
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Post by southerngirl on Dec 20, 2007 16:58:59 GMT
Well, kids have been round today too and it was great. They werent here for long but I took 2 older ones up the shop to buy ex a card as they hadnt managed it yet. Still having dinner and things on Saturday so looking forward to it. Liz x
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Post by cheshire on Dec 20, 2007 18:01:23 GMT
So glad you had a great time Hopefulxx
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Post by Bobyn on Dec 21, 2007 14:53:38 GMT
Liz, You are soooo NICE! I can't believe after everything you've been through you took the kids to the shop to buy your ex a card. You're a truly wondeful person! Enjoy tomorrow and have the best day ever. xx
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Post by Scarlet on Dec 21, 2007 15:40:51 GMT
Card for ex!!!!!!! you are a saint my dears.
Just wanted to say, have a great day with your kids tomorrow hun.
Love and hugs
Scarlet X
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Post by sianyc on Dec 21, 2007 20:34:36 GMT
You're much nicer than me!
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Post by southerngirl on Dec 22, 2007 18:46:25 GMT
Here you go, think this pic says it all. Edited to tell you who we all are Me with peanut on the left,then Tinny is sat on Kirsti's lap,Zoe Nat Mickey and Troy wiht Pete in the front. Liz x
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Post by winegirl on Dec 22, 2007 19:09:05 GMT
Gid Liz, what a handful! Honestly I am on the verge of a breakdown with one bambino most days! You are AMAZING! And what a beautiful family you have too, you must be so proud...
WG x
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Post by Bobyn on Dec 23, 2007 11:56:11 GMT
Your family are all gorgeous Liz. What a beautiful photo, thank you for sharing it with us. x
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Post by southerngirl on Dec 24, 2007 12:26:47 GMT
Should have known better thna to think I could get through Christmas OK. My 16 year old is determined to ruin everything for us as she isnt centre of attention. We had a great time with the kids other than the fact that 16 year old through a strop and refused to come down and eat. This was meant to be our Christmas dinner so she pretty much turned her back on the family yet again. I am trying to get the house tidied so I know where presents will go tomorrow and 16 year old has sat on her bedroom floor and done nothing. She keeps saying she has nothing to do and the next I am stopping her doing everything !!!! She has always been like this, the only time she has ever treated our family with respect or niceness is when we are running rounfd after her. She spent 2 weeks around her birthday being nice and being part of the family then when she realised she wasnt getting any more presents or wasnt centre of attention she started being nasty again. Apparently I am a bad mum because I dont want her walking the streets alone at night, well sorry for caring but ours isnt a nice area to be honest. All she does when she goes out is walk the streets or goes round shops. I am sat here after yet another row with Pete and I just cant be bothered anymore. Will be back on later I expect. Liz x
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Post by monica on Dec 24, 2007 18:24:28 GMT
Oh Sweetheart - sending you a huge hug.
Sorry your teenager is playing up, but that's teenagers. Unfortuately they often don't realise you do things for the best and see you being an awful mum (you are an amzing mum).
I dont' have teenagers so can't give you any practical advice, Im afraid, But poss sticking to those boundaries, making a fuss of her when she's good etc - might that work or have you tried it. Hope things go ok tomorrow and it's stress free.
You have a beautiful family - the picture is amazing.
Love
Monica
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Post by Jay on Dec 24, 2007 21:12:41 GMT
Hiya
Just wishing you a Merry Christmas. I can't imagine sorting out presents and food for all your children?? You will have a wonderful exciting day with all this lovely family. Take care Love from Jay xx
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Post by southerngirl on Dec 25, 2007 16:53:45 GMT
Well the kids had a good day I didnt My 16 year old just laid in bed all day and my 17 year old actually threatened to drag her out of bed to eat as she refused to eat dinner too. I really dont know what I have done to make her hate me like this. Pete and I have argued constantly and I feel so low at the moment. I have been dealing with a lot of things emotionally just lately and I think Christmas has just brought a lot of it home really hard. I knew today would be hard anyway but my daughter for some reason was determined to make me feel even worse. I know it is aimed at me and Pete as if she is anywhere else she is nice as anything, also if anyone comes round she pretends to be the perfect daughter. On a good point we have spoken to the other kids and ex has said they can come round tomorrow morning for a bit Just want to get 2007 out of the way now as it has been one of the worst years of my life. I am determined to pick myself up again and get back on track. 2008 has lots of aims for me and I will succeed. Hope everyone is having a good one and hugs for those who are struggling like me. Liz x
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Post by helenr on Dec 25, 2007 19:52:49 GMT
Merry christmas hun,
sorry your daughters giving you a hard time, they certainly know what buttons to push don't they?
You keep that positive attitude for 2008, love and hugs x
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Post by Scarlet on Dec 27, 2007 10:06:27 GMT
Liz, What a gorgeous family you have. Sorry to hear about your 16 year old. Would it be possible to take her out on her own, perhaps for some lunch and shopping and have a heart to heart chat with her and get her to open up. Maybe she needs some one-to-one with you, could be she is attention seeking. Don't know what else to suggest really, because I don't have a teenager myself yet, but I come from a family of 7 and am one of 6 girls, and I can tell you, we all had our moments I went through a moody time myself and stayed in bed a lot, and my sister was hell to live with. Thankfully a few years made all the difference. Hope things pick up for you after Xmas hun, and here's hoping that 2008 will be a good one. Love Scarlet X
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