They’ve gone
stickywicket
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My son, wife and 5 yr old grandson, that is, who arrived on Friday. My Mum always used to say it was lovely to see us come and equally lovely to see us go. How right she was!
Of course I shall miss the laughter (and, boy, do we excel at that!), the shared fun, the shared meals, the over-indulgence in alcohol, having another female perspective around, just having another female around.
BUT
1. The loo seat is back home where it belongs instead of my having to pick it up from the side of the loo, place it in position and then return it to the floor every time because the little guy can’t make it if it’s left in situ.
2. My pick-up-stick (best toy in the house) can also return to its home, hanging from the kitchen door handle, instead of lurking, uselessly, in a dark corner of the bedroom.
3. My beloved son’s nerve-wracking wheelchair wheelies with me (“Gavin, can you beat Grandma?”) can be put to bed until the next visit.
It was fantastic while it lasted and thank God it’s over!
Of course I shall miss the laughter (and, boy, do we excel at that!), the shared fun, the shared meals, the over-indulgence in alcohol, having another female perspective around, just having another female around.
BUT
1. The loo seat is back home where it belongs instead of my having to pick it up from the side of the loo, place it in position and then return it to the floor every time because the little guy can’t make it if it’s left in situ.
2. My pick-up-stick (best toy in the house) can also return to its home, hanging from the kitchen door handle, instead of lurking, uselessly, in a dark corner of the bedroom.
3. My beloved son’s nerve-wracking wheelchair wheelies with me (“Gavin, can you beat Grandma?”) can be put to bed until the next visit.
It was fantastic while it lasted and thank God it’s over!
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright
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Wasn't it Wilde who remarked that 'House guests are like fish, both go off after three days.' How true. I am glad you have had a lovely time but equally pleased that you have your house back to yourselves, it's a truly blissful feeling isn't it? It's also lovely to see you back here. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Oh Sticky, that sounds like it was great fun, but exhausting!
Right, now spend the day in your favourite chair, with your feet up, and the drink of your choice to hand.
All the best,
Numpty0 -
I'm glad that you enjoyed your visitors mi dear.. Equally glad you can enjoy your home now they've gone lol.
Me-Tony
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Sounded like you had a wonderful weekend Sticky .
Back to normal now you have plenty of time to relax before the next visit .
karen0 -
Numptydumpty wrote:Right, now spend the day in your favourite chair, with your feet up, and the drink of your choice to hand.
Another one Are you sure, Numpty? I was thinking more of a dry day. I shall keep thinking.
Thanks everyone. Just me and him tonight. Whatever shall we do? Yup, you got it - we shall sleep.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Glad to hear you had a nice weekend, but there is nothing like the privacy of your own home,, you back to roaming around naked lol??..xxTracyxx0
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Great to hear you had a great weekend but its great again to have the peace ,quiet0
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Glad you "survived" Sticky and that you enjoyed seeing them. Enjoy a well deserved rest now.
Tillyxxx0 -
We call the pick-up-stick a grabber, and my son thinks it is the best toy in the house. especially as my grandad replaced the magnet with an earth magnet
Glad you had a good weekendTwenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.
My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed0 -
Sounds like you all had a great time sticky , great to have nice people round you
ColinWHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE0 -
I know exactly what you mean. I love it when my daughter comes to stay with her husband and my little grandson. They turn the house upside down. Great while it lasts but a big sigh of relief when they go. Glad you had a good time.Christine0
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Oh Isn't it heaven Sticky. Much as I'm sure you love to see them the relief when you can get back to normal is great.
Now you can play the games you got with Mr Sticky.
May0 -
I love it...its just like our house...even down to the toilet seat and grabber...Im glad you had a good time ...it does make it all worth whileLove
Barbara0 -
Hello Stickyw.
you had a lovely time with your family now it's time for you too have a good rest you must feel worn out.
take care
joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
Thanks everyone. You're quite right, Joan. I could happily have stayed in bed and just slept this morning but it doesn't work for me so I got up as usual and soon got going. Another early night should see me back to normal.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0
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