- I haven’t much to share today, it’s grey and chilly
- I wore shorts when out for a walk with the girls this morning even though it was cold. I have patches of psoriasis on my knees which I defiantly show off from time to time.
- I’m working nights until after Christmas, I’m cooking a shepherds pie ready for supper at work tonight
- My nephew who is 18 and has Aspergers, has just got his first job, I just told him how proud I am of him and I think that’s so important..if you are proud say it loud ....my parents seldom praised me as a kid
- I’ve bathed the dogs, Mary with her anti fungal. Winnie and Dorothy with pears baby shampoo and Winnie has had a rare once over with her fanny flannel....the cottage smells fragrant again
- I’ve just missed an invitation for coffee by Chic Eleanor and with nights now will only be able catch up with next week, it will be refreshing to see her .
- I had my first Christmas cards today one off Sue and the other from a ‘cold and dark Sweden’
- I will leave you with this delightful impersonation of Miss Peggy Lee followed by a Christmas message from Fascinating Aida
"I'll admit I may have seen better days, but I'm still not to be had for the price of a cocktail, "(Margo Channing)
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sounds like a good day in the little cottage. here it's just after 9a, breakfast is done, cat boxes are cleaned, dishwasher is running. next up - laundry and vacuuming. spouse has completed the week's grocery shopping already.
ReplyDeleteI was never praised as a kid either; praise is the BEST thing you can give a child. they will remember it always. congrats to your nephew!
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DeleteHow brilliant for your nephew ..... often not easy to get a job with Aspergers. I'm proud of him as well !I'm bloody proud of him ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteYes, he’s done very well
DeletePeople buy you CARS for Christmas? Wow you must be extremely loved by wealthy people and you've got your first two, how many cars are you expecting to get? What makes are they? I should think the Swedish one would be a Volvo, they're very popular over there. Nobody has ever bought me a car, I had to save up for one. I do get a lot of Christmas cards though.
ReplyDeleteI see you've changed it to cards - you need a proof reader for your blog John, I hope you get one for your book!
DeleteDamm spell check, I keep forgetting to change that and predictive text
DeleteWhat a chump x
Praise is a valuable gift. It wasn't something we knew about as children so find it hard to accept now. My children and grands get lots.
ReplyDeleteYes, I craved praise as a child
DeleteProbably still do
So pleased for your nephew. Well done him. I agree praise is so important. Also, I was never told 'I love you' and then it felt such an awkward thing to say, so, when I had my children I said it all the time. At 8 years old my son turned around as he was heading down the school yard and shouted 'Bye. Love you'. A mum next to me commented 'How lovely. I wish my son said that'. It made me stop and think that yes, yes it was lovely that he told me that so freely and unprompted.
ReplyDeleteA nice comment and one so easily to turn around to the positive x
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ReplyDeletePraise is so needed. Each of us has strengths and limitations. Life tends to focus more on limits, than on strengths. By praising the strengths - we help people be the best they can be. Why did it take me so long in life to figure that out?
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment.
DeleteYes, me too David x
DeleteI don't care how hard I try I WILL be a cunt for Christmas and that's all there is to it.
ReplyDeleteI was a cunt for Halloween, but everyone thought I was a taco.
DeleteYou're certainly been busy ahead of your work shift tonight but it it will be nice to come home to a tidy and fragrant cottage after work.
ReplyDeleteYour nephew is fortunate to have you for his uncle with your positive messages and encouragement. I hope he enjoys his new job!
It's sunny and unseasonably warm here. Laundry is in the washer and a trip to the curb-side pickup at the library will happen in a little while.
Hugs!
Babs it’s 17.30 and I’ve had a sleep. I’m in bed with Dorothy and Mary and they smell wonderful . I’m trying to beat the alarm to answer all of my comments x
DeleteGood (and naughty) Peggy Lee impersonation!
ReplyDeleteShe was excellent wasn’t she?
DeleteGlad the pups got their baths. How sweet. Make lots of comfort food... and drink plenty of water. Will help with the overnights. Sigh. You're a good soul.
ReplyDeleteWinnie loved hers , I almost did my back out hauling her out
DeleteAs happens now and again (= rather too often with yours, alas) when you post vids they won't play. Will keep trying as sometimes with prodding and twitching here and there we do sometimes get there.
ReplyDeleteI went away for a few mins, came back, and the first vid now does play. Not the second though - as at now.
DeleteYes I’ve had to do that too raymondo x sorry xx
DeleteSecond vid now works too, JayGee, thanks.
DeleteThe days will fly by and Christmas will be here before we know it. Liked the Peggy Lee impersonation - fun!
ReplyDeleteWasn’t he wonderful x
DeleteChristmas cards... I have been bad about them the past few years, but I hope to do better this year.
ReplyDeleteYes, I usually have a Christmas card early evening , with nice ink pen, cards and a few sherries
DeleteI saw Fascinating Aida in concert several years ago! It still seems too early to be thinking about Christmas, but I suppose it's not.
ReplyDeleteSteve I have tickets for them changed to next year, I hope I can still go
DeleteOh well done for your nephew, so pleased for him. We have had our adult son living with us for a year, came back from London. He was just having a short breather, the. Covid struck! At 36 , he’s finding small village life a bit boring ! But he’s at least being housed fed and watered, and it’s lovely to have him home. But we read on eggshells at times. Hope you manage to get some time off over Christmas John ? Surely you’re not working every day ? Nothing nicer than sweet smelling doggies, ours is a mud fiend ! Christmas has begun to start here in rural Lancs, homemade sausage rolls have been made ! Xx
ReplyDeleteI’m working nights up to Christmas morning xx
DeleteShorts?! It was cold enough to GIVE you psoriasis today. I wore merino long johns under my waterproof overtrousers for dog walking, today. OK, I looked like a deep sea fisherwoman, but like you, am unrepentant.
ReplyDeleteI’m a hardy soul x
DeleteDeep sea fisherwoman...made me laugh out loud. :)
DeleteYou realize that to praise a child is to encourage a journey of life.
ReplyDeleteNever being praised as a child or adult by your family is not very good for you.
So praise any child that you can to help them on their journey in life. It only take a moment of your time to last a lifetime for them.
What a lovely statement
ReplyDeleteYou realize that to praise a child is to encourage a journey of life.
Thank u
I've only met you in long trousers once. The psoriasis patches are definitely preferable to grubby denims. X
ReplyDeleteI will wash my face and fix my hair next time we have coffee
DeleteAbsolutely no need. I wouldn't change your"devil may care" approach to life. Inspirational.
DeleteRight on with the crocs then
DeleteDon't forget to open the little doors each day :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry I couldn't afford for it to be a 'car' ;-)
It was lovely sue thank u my friend xx
DeleteQuickly reading through l got very excited as l thought that I'd read about my fav 'Miss Piggy' (not Peggy) anyway, but have you noticed how many young females seem to go for her look, Miss Piggy that is. Plumped up lips, false eyelashes, false boobs, even work on their cheeks, both types that is.Ja fink they go to the cosmetic surgeon clutching a pic, saying that's the look l want!
ReplyDeletePraise is good at any age, l could sulk for England if my culinary efforts are not rewarded with praise!
Keep warm, shorts brrr! Tess xx
I will think about this one
DeleteHow exciting for your nephew! Yes, it is important to let the kids know that we are proud of them and their accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteGetting me into the Christmas spirit early.
ReplyDeleteAtta gal x
DeleteSo many night shifts! Do you volunteer to do them? Or they choose to have a man on hand at night? Or maybe you're the newest hire. Sending good wishes, esp to those chilly red knees of yours. And hugs for the sweet smelling doggies.
ReplyDeletelizzy x
Some of the staff for whatever reason can’t do night shifts during covid , so a certain few are stepping into the breech
DeleteYou're a hero! We know nights are so hard for you.
DeleteWith the home and dogs freshened you are set for the week. A good feeling. Giving praise and thanks is very important. Both get overlooked far to often. Thanks for the reminder. Congratulations to your nephew on his new job.
ReplyDeleteThank u x
DeleteWe just keep moving along. That is all we can do.
ReplyDeleteKeep swimming...keep on swimming x
DeleteLovely sentiments all round. Praise the children in your life and don't be a c*nt! I reckon that just about covers it <3
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