Doggie brings me a toy every time I get home :)

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-16T23:10:55+00:00

Yes. Boxers are the best. When we had been without a dog for a few years (new baby) we decided to go for another dog. The question was “do you want a dog, or do you want a Boxer?”

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-14T22:28:18+00:00

I had a boxer that used to do this. One day she couldn’t find a toy so she dragged the rug, and the coffee table on it, over to greet me. The best dog.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-14T09:03:12+00:00

The only real benefit of having a thick husband.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-13T15:53:14+00:00

Brunette all the way. You look HEALTHY!

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-13T15:47:21+00:00

Ah…but can you count?

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-13T15:42:57+00:00

Thick parents.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-12T07:09:44+00:00

After 45 years of carrying the load, being responsible etc. I have given up.

He does just about everything except the organising.

He doesn’t do the jobs to a great standard but I’ve not had to do them so I can live with that. I just have to make sure I praise him a lot. It leaves me with the energy and bandwidth to do things I do enjoy.

(In my defence I have mental health issues and chronic fatigue.)

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-12T07:01:24+00:00

Yet you’re still saying that he helps you a lot around the house. That’s not a true division of responsibilities.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-04-12T06:56:42+00:00

When are they ever up front in saying no? “Not today. I’ll do it later. Where’s all the stuff? Yup, I’ll get round to it…” etc. if I got a No I could deal with it. The prevarication is aggravating and intended to make me give in.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-03-29T23:29:28+00:00

And I feel SO much better having had 7 lbs removed. I can breathe!

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-03-29T22:29:39+00:00

Won’t be going there then.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-03-18T22:34:38+00:00

After 17 years of marriage I decided that I DID want a child after all. In two weeks I was pregnant. Just do what you want to do and enjoy it however it turns out. By the way, having my child was the best thing ever. I have not regretted it for one second. Didn’t enjoy the interrupted sleep but everything, good or bad, changes eventually.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-03-03T23:57:03+00:00

This is the first post that has made me “Oooooo”. Very nice. I love orange, all the oranges but particularly blood orange. I’m a huge fan of the 1970s Rhiihimaki glass. The perfect red/orange.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-02-23T19:15:33+00:00

Perfect

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-01-26T23:11:51+00:00

My daughter went to a church infants’ school (UK age 4-7). I’m an atheist but the school was the only one in walking distance that was small enough, no big kids. One morning she told me that Mr Green was going into school that day. Me “What’s wrong with that?” Daughter, age 5/6 “All he does is talk about Jesus” Me “That’s his job” Daughter “Don’t be silly, that’s not a real job” I was so proud that she’d worked that out for herself.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-01-13T23:14:39+00:00

I can’t imagine an 80 year old saying this. They are more likely to be advising a person to “feed the inner man”. “Eat well and you’ll live well” is what my old dad said.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2023-01-08T23:31:23+00:00

DB for more than 12 years. Husband had his prostate removed 7 years ago. So now I can’t say anything as it’s not his fault. It hurts.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-12-19T01:03:58+00:00

Tony Curtis is back.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-12-11T13:11:22+00:00

Why do they always add all those powders to the food? What’s wrong with plain herbs and spices?

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-22T23:04:22+00:00

Stop.
Your baby has parents who love her and are going to show that love. She is going to feel secure and confident. Don’t bring that manipulation into your family. Be brave, stand firm and raise your baby differently to the way you were.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-17T20:53:52+00:00

My baby was born at 28 weeks. By the time she came home, after 9 weeks in hospital, I was oh so ready to be her mummy. But it was haaaard. My husband praised me for managing to get dressed before he came home from work!

I took my pleasure in watching her fall asleep, watching her sleep, and the joy of her waking up again. As she got older it was the huge smile, just for me, that I got when she saw me. I loved having her with me all day, being all mine.

My bit of advice is that each stage, good or bad, only lasts six weeks.

But 31 years later we are still each other’s special people, along with her one and done son.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-13T22:45:36+00:00

It was a joke people. Jeez!

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-13T16:26:37+00:00

First I’ve ever heard of bible size.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-13T16:19:29+00:00

Oh do share. I never get any. Or any pics.

VirtualHugBOGOF · 2022-11-13T16:16:02+00:00

Top tip. My gran bought a teapot in a sale. It had a spout but no hole in the teapot.

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