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have a great holiday Louise
Enjoy yourself Anna
Good morning all,
now I'm too late to wish Louise a good holiday!
Hazeleyes, what a nightmare for you! I wouldn't want a squirrel in the house (although I really like animals) either, but the children would probably think it's hilarious. Maybe your neighbour could ring the council as well and tell them about hearing it in the roof?
I was ok all yesterday, but this morning I've woken up really scared. Will have to find a friend to see for a couple of hours at least, mind, that's only after uniwork. :-(
But still, wishing everyone a lovely Saturday! :-)
Its a beautiful day here - kids will be off with the idiot later - so do I do the gardening then read a book in the garden for the day or take myself off to the beach for a walk
any opinions?
have a good day everyone - think the weather is supposed to be good everywhere
thinking of you hopeful - it must be hard not to be scared - i would be scared too - we are here for you
Good morning all. Oh my, I didn't even know Louise was going on holiday. Sorry Louise, I've missed the post somewhere along the line. Have a super duper one. We'll miss you. (must scroll back to see where, how long etc)
Hopeful, why are you scared? Again, I must have missed something. So sorry, I'll also check your thread too. Really hope you're okay.
lrh, I've been thinking about going in garden too, to get grass cut, so I suggest the garden for you, with a good book.
The council man came. Checked the kitchen (just by bashing around, not moving any appliances). Would have been satisfied with that, and told me 'no squirrel, must have gone'. He was going no-where until I'd told him my story, and the hole in the cupboard was blocked, the loose board at back of cupboard was looked at, to see if holes on the floor or anything!!! The only hole that can be seen is the same hole that fella the other night blocked, but still a tiny bit of daylight was showing. I'm not convinced a squirrel could have gotten through such a small gap, but...... Anyhow, the hole is blocked with some expanding stuff, which I've got to cut off today, now it's gone hard. (Just pray I don't cut it too much, or I'll be back to square one again). Told him about neighbours hearing in loft, and now I'm petrified I have them living up there. He's not there for loft, just kitchen, and anyhow, he doesn't think so. He obviously had xray vision!! No sign of the beast but I'm still keeping my door shut, banging in there with a broomstick each time I enter. I'm paranoid now, and it'll take me at least a week to feel 'safe' in there. Daft I know for animal lovers, or those that don't mind these things, but to me it's horrifying.
Sparkling, how are you? Hope I've not missed any of your posts, and you're off to the Hebrides or something 
Aww Hopeful, now I'm getting why you're scared. It's the appointment about the lump of course. I'm so sorry, I could kick myself. Please try not to worry. I know we all think the worse when we find these things, but you'll make yourself ill thinking what if? Meet up with a friend, and try and take your mind of it, even if for a couple of hours. Sending you lots of hugs.xx
Louise, I had read about your singing holiday too. Again, I'm sorry. Had so much on my mind, that even though I've read the posts, i've completely got my head around the beast thing!! Happy singing, don't get a sore throat. xx
Glad your squirrel situation is hopefully sorted, Hazeleyes!
Thanks for everyone's encouragement! I feel more positive already, maybe it's just because I'm not a morning person. I always get a lot more positive as the day goes on! :-)
lrh - where are you that you can go for a walk on the beach? I am really close to the coast, but I still have to drive half hour to find a proper beach! :-) You can always come and do my gardening, if you like... ha! (at least I try, huh, asking doesn't cost anything!).
Hope everyone has the good weather! x
Glad your squirrel situation is hopefully sorted, Hazeleyes!
Thanks for everyone's encouragement! I feel more positive already, maybe it's just because I'm not a morning person. I always get a lot more positive as the day goes on! :-)
lrh - where are you that you can go for a walk on the beach? I am really close to the coast, but I still have to drive half hour to find a proper beach! :-) You can always come and do my gardening, if you like... ha! (at least I try, huh, asking doesn't cost anything!).
Hope everyone has the good weather! x
Uhmmm, had to re-think cutting grass, but have now solved my little problem! To be able to cut my grass, I have to feed the extension out of the kitchen window, which means opening it. NO WAY AM I DOING THAT!!!!! I asked my neighbour if I could use his electricity, and he has kindly said yes, so now I can do the grass. Will buy him a bottle of wine for his kindness 
Oh heck...
Do check around then incase there's any holes you can see in the grass where little blighters might e able to get into the wall.
You can buy that expanding foam if you spot anything. What an excellent idea. Could have done with that when living in the cottage!
I suppose I should cut the grass here again. It will keep growing!
C at college. Clock watching now to go and get him.
Have sent a text to the group on camp to see if they want me to go and invest one of the leaders. Have said it has to be in doors. Had to send two texts as I've had two numbers!
We have big grey clouds after such a lovely morning. We need sun!
Hi all
Hopeful, I hope that you have a lovely morning with your pal
hazeleyes, be brave, remember the squirrel will be more scared of you. I know their scratchy noise can be unnerving, but it doesn't mean you any harm.
sparklinglime, weather is beautiful here, I hope that as I head up north shortly that it won't change to cloudy - I am going to an outdoor BBQ! (Not that an indoor BBQ would be indoors!)
Sunshine and light to one and all
Good morning all. Easier said than done Anna. Even now, I still 'hear' it, rummaging in cupboards. I know it's not there, but I am a complete bag of nerves. Going into every room every hour or so, and praying I won't find anything. Totally bonkers I know, but it has unsettled me BIG time, and once a whole week has passed, then I'll be more able to relax.
Sparkling, I checked the walls yesterday, and cannot see any visible signs. We had beautiful sunshine here. I got the grass cut, thanks to my neighbour. My sister also arrived, unexpected visit, which was lovely. Stayed for a couple of hours.
Been trying to fit the shelf back in the cupboard. Council man had to take it out, to spray the stuff. Cannot put it back, so will keep on with that, then I can put my crockery, pots and pans back. At the moment, they are everywhere in the kitchen. Shall do the ironing, then back in the garden, not to do anything, but just to get out of the flat!!
That was lovely to see your sister.
We have rain forecasted today 
My goodness this thread moves so quickly..
Hopeful...thinking of you...you are dong all the right things to get it sorted out though...
Hazeleyes, reminds me of when we had squirrels in our loft...they would march past my daughter's bedroom window, and almost brazenly wave at us through her window on the way to the loft. You can get squirrel traps that are like small cages, in the end we had new neighbours move in...there was lots of buliding noises going on, they got fed up( as they like a quiet life) and moved out....
Having said that only last week I heard a noise in the loft cupboard, and there was a bird in there ( God knows how it got in)...but as I kept trying to open the door, it kept trying to fly out at me, so I shut it again...Seeemed the size of a bloody pterodactyl LOL! ( I left it in the end, and it must've found it's way out, or died of shock, as I haven't heard it since....)
Things still going wrong in the house...Shower leaking, Virgin going up the spout in the changeover to my name...Dishwasher packed up,and back door rotten due to a leak from the guttering...never ending eh?
Oh and to cap it all, the cat was sick on the duvet this morning, so washing now on the line...Why she had to jump off the bed AFTER she had been sick and not before is beyond me!
Too late, but Louise's holiday singing sounds very therapeutic.
Hope everyone else is ok this weekend...At least we have some Sunshine at last...
Hello Mich. You're right, it is never ending. Have you got anyone that can help you fix the shower, dishwasher and more importantly the back door? I've had a bird in my kitchen before, but once it flew out, I knew it wasn't lurking, as I think this beast is!!!
I have now managed to put the shelf back in the cupboard, with help from C. So, kitchen is nearly back to normal.
Ironing done, bathroom clean, dinner in oven, so am sitting for five minutes before I start on another chore. Oh, and I've hoovered through, just to make things look tidier in here.
Hi there hazeleyes, more chores? On a Sunday? I thought you were going to get out into the garden? Take a break whilst the sun is shining.
Mich I feel your pain with the Virgin name changeover - it can take forever, but trust me, it will get sorted eventually! What will you do about the back door, is it time for a new one? These things seem never ending, but you will be surprised, there will come a time when everything is as it should be and you can breath a huge sigh of relief
sparklinglime - I was at neice's 18th yesterday and because I was driving I wasn't drinking, so originally I was drinking sparkling water, then my SiL offered me a sparkling lime, that really tickled me! 
I accepted and it was delicious! Its my new favourite drink.
I hope everyone relaxes for the rest of the afternoon before the week ahead, oh and if anyone fancies cooking a roast and bringing it round - that would be fantastic!!
Michelle, of course the cat wouldn't stay where it had just been sick!
Hazeleyes, if you like housework so much, would you come down and do mine? I promise in return to sort out all animal problems. What do you say?
Hope everyone is doing ok! :-)
sparkling lime is such a refreshing drink
Hopeful, that's a definate YES, YES, YES My hero
Hazeleyes would hate our house as we are looking after a hamster for one of eldest's friends. He's has moved into his girlfriend's parents house (with girlfriend who is pregnant), and they wouldn't allow the hamster.
She's gorgeous (the hamster - not met the girlfriend), but was living in a teeny cage. Have bought a big cage and a large wheel for her today. Eldest's friend is paying, to be fair. When he could see the size of living conditions our pets live in, he immediately said she needed big cage.
Just bathed the dog. Walk in shower is so handy, as I could sit on my seat, bribe dog in with cheese and shut the doors on her!
So far we're having a nice Sunday. Notice the so far...
I'm hoping to have a short day in work tomorrow as new girl is having Wednesday off, so will be there all day. I'm being almost strict with my hours Unless its busy, of course...
Up until 5 mins ago, I would have said today was also nice so far. That was until I mentioned the dreaded H word. Homework. Am getting totally fed up with this, week in week out. Grrrrrr!!
I spoke to the teacher (I don't count C in this, as he has issues with homework that to him make sense). who told me to tell them once, and if it doesn't get gone then its their problem. C is old enough to know there will be consequences... And not just the Christmas robin...
Happy to report it is all done. The threat of no TV after school tomorrow did the trick, and I only had to say it once. Result!
I'm not sure why, but I'm really not looking forward to school tomorrow. A full day, and am just hoping he (teacher) is in good mood. Pretty rough last week, and I was so grateful other TA was in with me.
We're all sorted here for bed. Watching some Tv, and tonight Emmerdale is on, so am looking forward to something to take my mind totally off you know what 
Wonder what Louise has been singing today?
I'd love to do some sort of holiday "for me" at some point. I think it would be a crafty one... And probably not for about 11 years, when, if he goes to uni, youngest will be self-funding!!
Don't forget to let me know, when, where, and I'll be right behind you
Not a great day at work. This man can be such a goddamn awful pig, and today he sure was. I was asked him to look over the review that has to be done by next week. I have outlined most of the things, and last week, we were supposed to be going over it, but because he was having a bad week, it was forgotten about. Break time I handed it to him, saying I needed some help, and he took it. Hometime, I asked what he'd thought, and he said he couldn't look at it during lesson time?? I gave it at beginning of break, duhhhh. I shall get it back tomorrow and ask another TA for help, that has also got to do one, and has done them in the past. I can't keep waiting on him, it needs to done and handed in, or else it's my head on the chopping block. Eekkk!
Weather has been lousy too, kitchen door is still firmly shut, and I've got to make something for dinner. Forgot in a panic this morning to take something out of freezer. What am I like?
Sparkling, bring those dates forward, quick smart!!!
I'm sorry it wasn't such a good day.
The sound has gone on the tele in my bedroom. I hate silence.
Good morning all,
Woke up before the alarm to lovely sunshine and birds singing.
Trying not to think of anything horrid like failing essays (I did:-( ) and impending investigations and 'the' anniversary.
I don't really feel that negative today, quite matter of fact and optimistic. Please tell me I'm not in denial (Surely I shouldn't worry about not being too worried?)
All my uni friends have said we'll have a pub lunch and sort out the essay together. I've found lots of friends everywhere who have had 'lump-scares' and it was nothing. And I can't bring my husband back, which is sad, but not worrying now.
No3 son stayed at home most of the day before yesterday and ALL yesterday. No2 son seems very organised. Daughter is spoiling me. No1 son is taking positive action regarding his job. Yesterday's presentation went really well and it seems in theory I can carry one close fail over and still pass the course.
Sorry to lumber you with my thoughts I really am not negative! On the contrary, I feeWil really blessed that I have so many people around me who care for me! :-)
Wishing everybody that same feeling! xxx
I'm glad you're not feeling negative.
Anniversaries are not easy...
I hope the pub lunch gets the essay sorted. I found that getting a bad mark in two of mine knocked my confidence. But then OU is isolating.
Sounds like a positive start to the day Hopeful - thinking of you and sending you positive vibes and wishes
hazeleyes it is such a shame you have to work with someone who is that way - I always think people like that are very needy - need attention - need constant reassurance and are very insecure.
I used to work with a teacher who was like that - so I used to breeze in with a "Good morning" and take no notice of the mood she was in - after a couple of weeks she stopped being off hand and started opening up a bit more so I used to say things like "oh dear" etc but basically just stopped bothering myself with her moods and got on with my work.
I don't know if these kind of people realise what effect they have on others - very controlling and needy as I say - I always think they must have a sad home life and be generally unhappy
Maybe you should try and think of him in a fancy dress outfit to help you get through the day
If someone I know is behaving like that I think of them dressed in a funny way and somehow it doesn't seem too bad
Wishing you a good day!
Ha ha lrh, I love the idea of seeing people in fancy dress, I might have a go at that!
Hopeful, it sounds as though you are rolling with the punches, we know how much hard work went into your essay, I hope your pals will be able to help you with it, does that mean you can resubmit it?
Hi sparkling, I love your showering the dog story! I recently bought a wiper thing, that window cleaners use, it is excellent after a shower as you just wipe the glass down, rather than have to scrub at the limescale once a week. Thought this would come in handy after your dog has shook himself everywhere!
hazeleyes, I hope your day gets better and your teacher has shrugged off his 'mood' today - did you get something out of the freezer this morning?
I agree with the teacher about telling C just once about the homework - I was terrible at doing it adnd when my daughter was small I used to hound her about it. She eventually said to me, stop going on about it, if I don't do it I get a detention, so I don't need you AND the school going on. This was great as from then on in, it wasnt' my problem anymore! C has many more years in school and you don't want this to become a daily/weekly argument.
Sky is blue with grey clouds in it this morning - I hope Louise has sunshine - she will in her heart whilst singing her socks off!
Have a good day everyone, I am off to my college course myself today, ciao for now
My youngest was trying to do her maths last night - she struggles with maths but that is another story - so she asked for help and when I tried to help her understand she got stroppy - so I got up and walked away. After she had finished she asked me to check it and I said no because everytime I check it and you have corrections to do you get angry with me so you can take it back to school and tell the teacher that because of your attitude I am not checking it - she said "You will get into trouble with the teacher"
- ooh I am really scared!
And so you should be scared lrh hehe. I gave up on checking C's work, as it caused too much stress for me and him I suppose. I have tried the 'Good morning', ignore etc. He has opened up to me in the past regarding a relationship he is in, and I know his 'moods' are down to this. However, that is tough. I don't take my problems into school with me, so why should he (That's to him, not you)
Anna, I forgot the freezer again, but I've done a bit of shopping, and picked some mince up, so I'm sorted.
Getting bit braver here folks. Have now opened kitchen door, but shut others. Windows are still firmly shut though
Weather is awful here again. Rain, windy, and quite cold really.
Hi littleredhen, good for you for walking away when your daughter got stressed, it is a good plan for when they get overstressed about homework too. Tell them to leave it for half an hour and go back to it - I find this works well for me with my essays!
hazeleyes, you deserve the bravery award - um well the One Space bravery award anyway. Have you heard any noises?
Enjoy your mince, weather has been blue sky, grey sky, blue sky, hail stones, grey sky and we are back to blue right now - great huh!
Hi Anna, I've not heard noises, but they are there in my head, and as stupid as this sounds, I cannot get rid of them. It's an absolutely awful feeling, very hard to explain if you don't have this sort of fear with any animal invading your house. Going into the kitchen is honestly like torture for me at the moment.
Hi hazeleyes, this has obviously made you feel very anxious. Would you consider calling the Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393? They might have some tricks that they could share with you to help you overcome hearing those noises.
One way could be a visualisation, visualise the squirrel outside of your window and running of to its home to be with its family.
Hi Anna. That sounds like a good idea, ringing Mind. Have been braver again today, kitchen door and my bedroom left open! Sitting in the living room now with this door open too!! I'm getting there by just taking little steps. I cleaned the top of the cooker today, but as my back was turned from the window, I shut it. Won't have it open unless I'm facing it. So, little by little I'm slowly feeling less anxious in here, but it is still hard.
School now...... I spoke to my boss, when I picked C up at 3.30. She has been extremely busy with SATS for year 6 this week, but she started chatting to me about this movie making thing, and then I broached the subject of this review that needs to be done by me. I gave it to her straight. I'd written some of it, but really wasn't sure what else had to be included, whether in fact I had even done it right. She showed me someone elses, how it was laid out etc. I then said that I had shown it to the teacher, but he was 'busy', and she said he also had to do one for himself. (Personally I know he'll knock one together in a matter of minutes). She has told me to see her on Friday morning, even written it in her diary, and I've to take the lad's file, his Independant Educational Plan, and his targets, and she'll go through it with me. Can't tell you all how relieved I am about this. It's another thing that has been playing on my mind. Phew The teacher might not like it mind, but that's tough, I asked for his help, and because of his moodies, he's completely ignored it. So up yours Mr Teacher
I do hope everyone else is okay. Nearly Friday folks.
That sounds like rather a good day hazeleyes.
You're being very brave
Good Morning
Sat at my desk about to start work going to be a busy day. Have a good one every one
HM x
Well done hazeleyes, small steps, I like it, good for you. I am wondering if you got some chimes by your window, that might scare any intruders from coming in? The summer is coming and you will want to be able to leave your windows open whilst you are not in the room. Please do ring Mind, even if it is just for some information, every little bit helps? Great to hear that your boss is going to support you through this, once you have completed one, you will fly through it next time
Happy work happy mamma! What do you do?
Well the sun never managed to quite come out today, but it is bright, so that is what counts!
How has everyones day been?
Work today as new girl had a day off.
I have never known such a quiet week.
Worryingly so...
Hope all is okay Sparkling.
Anna, the sun came out for a while here, but on the whole, it was a dull day.
Hopeful, have you had your appointment through yet? Am thinking of you
lrh, how's things with you?
happy mamma, did you have a good day?
Louise, cannot hear you singing my end. Get those lungs working girl!!
Not a bad morning at work. Teacher was more pleasant I have to say. Could be to do with the fact I didn't hardly speak to him yesterday. Or maybe not! He knew that my boss is going to help me with the review, they'd obviously spoken.
C had a fall at school, has injured his knee, so I've brought him a knee support. It is bruised but no obvious swelling. He keeps reminding me of how when he tore a ligament in his foot, I didn't believe how painful it was, and took days to do anything about it! He's right of course (as always). Have told him he'd be better off in bed, resting it, but that's not working hehe. If he's still complaining tomorrow evening, then I'll have a re-think about what to do.
Work all day tomorrow, an easy afternoon really, as at 12.50 we get ready to board the coach for swimming lesson. Back to school at 2.40ish, then the kids normally play some sort of game, books handed out, and then the weekend.
Hope the sun shines for everyone.
I'm taking MiL to the station in the morning as she's off to stay with her middle daughter. Ages since she's been able to go away, so I can imagine that it will be rather mixed going because she can...
Fantastic evening in Scouts. I can't remember the last time it was such fun.
Hope all is ok with everyone.
Hi sparklinglime, I hope your MiL has a good time, she may feel a new lease of life, how is she doing? How are you doing?
Glad that the Scouts was good, what made it such fun? Were the boys in a great mood? Or were you doing a different activity?
hazeleyes, your message about swimming brought back memories, I used to love going with school when I was young. It was always exciting going on the coach and then buying a 10p lime squash from the vending machine! I bet they enjoy it
If C is moving about, hopefully his knee isn't too bad. Its horrible when they say something hurts and we tell them to get on with it, only to find out later, that they really are hurt. This happened with my daughter when she had pneumonia, when she was little. I thought it was a cold and she was trying to skive off school (I don't know why, because she wasn't that type of kid) anyway, I took her to the doctors and she was ill for about 2/3 weeks.
Happy Friday one and all
Good morning all. Another weekend closer to half term School was okay yesterday, though my boss didn't call me in regarding the review letter, which was disappointing. However, my friend came last night, (ex head), and I've run through a few things with her, so I'm more confident in getting it done, and at least knowing what I'm doing.
C's knee is fine. Caught him running around in the playground yesterday (nabbed boy)!! He went swimming, and thoroughly enjoyed that.
Sparkling, I hope your MIL has a lovely time. I've replied on your other thread.
A big hello to Louise, hope you're not too hoarse!! Tell us all about it, and I really hope you're nice and relaxed after your hols. We've missed you Welcome back.
Anna, have a nice weekend. Have you got time off from the boards now Louise is back? Don't forget to tell her how good we've been
Good morning, good mooooorning, we've talked the whole through
Good morning good morning to yoooooooou
Nice to see you back Louise, and as it was a singing break.... I did sing it out loud by the way
Party time Anna?