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Aug 29
2008
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Anyone seen the first Xmas tree up yet?Posted by findingmyself in holidays, children |
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Almost at the end of my week alone without kids. Got throught it ok I thought; no, actually, I was better than ok, I was FINE. But as is so often the case on this journey, as soon as you think you've got into a better place emotionally, WHAM! back to the beginning.
So its the C word.....already! stbx has asked about Christmas arrangements. They not even finished the summer hols yet. I feel like he must have seen some christmas decorations up in Woolworths or something.
So instead of taking time to get to grips with the current situation etc, I am going to have to think about Christmas now. It's so far off, my first thought is I can't be bothered , do what you like. And then I think, you'll be with your new love and if I'm without the kids I'll be on my own...with wiki, of course!
I need to slow all this down.
Advice on managing Christmas anyone?
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hadenoughnow
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| August 29, 2008 | ||
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FM, round my house the turkey is on the table anytime after 2pm. You wd be very welcome .. wih, or without kids. xx Hadenoughnow |
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Donnylass
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| August 29, 2008 | ||
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I've already had offers from family and friends re this Christmas-it's frightening. Unfortunately, I have my 50th birthday to face 2 weeks after that-so that's 3 events ( with New Year) to get through-I can hardly wait  |
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Poppie
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| August 30, 2008 | ||
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Finding, yes the Christmas cards are in the shops already. Last Christmas was my first without ex. I was not looking forward to it and tried so hard not to even think about it but somethings your cannot avoid. I was invited to various homes, family, friends but I knew I needed to be in my own home as I wasn't sure how I was going to deal with it. It was also my first Christmas since my mum had died. My son wanted to stay at home as normal so we both agreed. Finding, it wasnt as bad as I was expecting, opening presents without ex was a little strange but we coped and we had Christmas dinner together. In the afternoon we went to friends and spend to rest of the day with them. All I can say is deal with what is happening now, tomorrow will come but the big picture is daunting so I find taking each day easier. My son saw ex on Boxing Day I invited gf to come with him which was a tough one for me but it was fine and my son enjoyed having us there together and opening his presents from his dad and gf. Do what is best for you and the childen, it will be tough whatever, just remember it is only one day!!!! Love Poppie ps you did well on your own for a week - well done you |
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findingmyself
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| August 30, 2008 | ||
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Thanks everyone for your support...wiki to the rescue! Thanx Haden...I'll pop by! Your the first in with an offer! Poppie, I know you are so right. It's what I'm trying to do, keep in the moment. I suppose whilst I 'm doing that he's trying to push me ahead and I don't do "thinking ahead" too much now. |
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Daisy040
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| August 30, 2008 | ||
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Christmas !!! OMG.... im finding it hard to think about too...i love christmas, always have, the run up to it, getting the tree !! putting the tree up, we always argued lol i to have had offers but I dont want to go...tbh i just want to either go on holiday or be here with my cats... its going to be one of those "another firsts" to deal with isnt it....we will though... p.s cant wait to get my tree though and decorate it without rows !!! hhhmmm maybe I will have one with me eh ??  Daisy xxx |
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Petrof
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| August 31, 2008 | ||
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I have my 50th birthday 5 days before Christmas, so hoping to go away with my sons. Have not decided yet, as we need to make sure that our finances are OK but all three want to do it (most probably Christmas in New York). | |
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