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turpsI got mail from nopseud, thank you so much! ♥
These last few days have consisted of many very early starts, getting to the shops for opening times. Which worked out as it meant we could actually get parked, and get the shopping done before it got manic. One day we went to M&S and by the time we left the queue to get in was massive and the staff were policing a 'one in, one out system'. But, apart from picking up buns and a fresh cream cake tomorrow, everything is done now.
Cards and presents sent. Gifts bought and 90% wrapped, groceries and Christmas treats done. This morning I finally delivered the cards to neighbours, so I'm feeling nicely accomplished.
We took my MiL out for lunch one day, too, and yesterday took flowers to my FiL memorial spot. Where something good happened. The spot is in the garden of a little café at the top of the street where my in laws used to live. So, we went for breakfast after leaving the flowers, and without thinking, James ate for the first time without needing help. Which means, as of now, the hospital table and gadget he was using to help eat have been put away, hopefully, never to be needed again.
Of course, that one step forward came with a step back, as he's back on antibiotics for his leg. Thankfully, he feels fine in himself, but the doctor just can't seem to find the right product to kill the infection completely, so said if this round doesn't work he'll be referred to dermatology at the hospital.
James is also wandering around with his usual fairy lights wrapped around his leg, but has also topped that by wearing a Grinch Santa hat complete with lights wrapped around it, too. So he looks nicely festive.
No class today as Rosie is on annual leave. She did ask the group if we wanted to meet up next Monday or have the time off between Christmas and New Year, and everyone said they wanted to attend. I may regret that by next Monday, though *g*
Tomorrow, after picking up the cake etc, we're meeting Kayleigh, Bodhi and Lucy for our traditional Christmas Eve Costa. I'll be wearing my Christmas dress and this year also have light up clip on reindeer antlers, because, why not? Then it'll be dropping off the family presents before coming home to relax.
I've already got a lot of festive TV specials to watch, but am looking forward to Strictly, Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, Bake Off, Great Pottery Throwdown and Gavin and Stacy. Tbh, I could quite happily watch BBC1 for a lot of Christmas Day.
nopseud, thank you so much! ♥These last few days have consisted of many very early starts, getting to the shops for opening times. Which worked out as it meant we could actually get parked, and get the shopping done before it got manic. One day we went to M&S and by the time we left the queue to get in was massive and the staff were policing a 'one in, one out system'. But, apart from picking up buns and a fresh cream cake tomorrow, everything is done now.
Cards and presents sent. Gifts bought and 90% wrapped, groceries and Christmas treats done. This morning I finally delivered the cards to neighbours, so I'm feeling nicely accomplished.
We took my MiL out for lunch one day, too, and yesterday took flowers to my FiL memorial spot. Where something good happened. The spot is in the garden of a little café at the top of the street where my in laws used to live. So, we went for breakfast after leaving the flowers, and without thinking, James ate for the first time without needing help. Which means, as of now, the hospital table and gadget he was using to help eat have been put away, hopefully, never to be needed again.
Of course, that one step forward came with a step back, as he's back on antibiotics for his leg. Thankfully, he feels fine in himself, but the doctor just can't seem to find the right product to kill the infection completely, so said if this round doesn't work he'll be referred to dermatology at the hospital.
James is also wandering around with his usual fairy lights wrapped around his leg, but has also topped that by wearing a Grinch Santa hat complete with lights wrapped around it, too. So he looks nicely festive.
No class today as Rosie is on annual leave. She did ask the group if we wanted to meet up next Monday or have the time off between Christmas and New Year, and everyone said they wanted to attend. I may regret that by next Monday, though *g*
Tomorrow, after picking up the cake etc, we're meeting Kayleigh, Bodhi and Lucy for our traditional Christmas Eve Costa. I'll be wearing my Christmas dress and this year also have light up clip on reindeer antlers, because, why not? Then it'll be dropping off the family presents before coming home to relax.
I've already got a lot of festive TV specials to watch, but am looking forward to Strictly, Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, Bake Off, Great Pottery Throwdown and Gavin and Stacy. Tbh, I could quite happily watch BBC1 for a lot of Christmas Day.
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Date: 2024-12-23 04:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-12-23 06:06 pm (UTC)Things are pretty much under control, and Corey is coming home Christmas day for dinner etc, then we'll take him back on the night. So, that's good too.
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Date: 2024-12-23 08:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-12-24 12:58 pm (UTC)Yay for James being able to eat without help now! But, oh man, why won't that leg heal?!! I hope this antibiotic works.
I love the addition of the grinch hat!
I hope you have/had fun at your traditional Christmas Eve Costa! I love the image of the light up reindeer antlers!
Sounds like a lot of good tv for you to watch!
I hope you have the merriest of Christmases!
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Date: 2024-12-25 05:30 pm (UTC)It's wonderful to hear James can eat by himself again. But very frustrating that his poor leg won't heal as it should. Will keep everything crossed ths round of antibiotices WILL help!
Your descriptions of festive!James always makes me smile.
I'm sure you will enjoy the class once you're there!
Of course light-up reindeer antlers are the perfect accessory for a Christmas get-together!
I hope you're now having a wonderful Christmas time!
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Date: 2024-12-27 10:47 am (UTC)Being able to eat by himself again was a huge step for James, but the leg situation is really frustrating him. Thankfully, the infection is not making him feel ill, but his skin is in a right mess.
Well, James levelled up festive wise as he also got given some beard baubles this year, which of course he wore for most of Christmas day *g*
Thank you!
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Date: 2024-12-29 10:25 am (UTC)It was such a huge step! He's got a physio appointment next week which will show strengthening exercises, so hopefully, that's the last step in terms of recovery.
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Date: 2024-12-29 10:29 am (UTC)Yay for James being able to eat without help now! But, oh man, why won't that leg heal?!! I hope this antibiotic works.
It was such great news, and thankfully, his leg seems to be well on the way to healing this time, a triple blast with anti fungal cream, anti fungal tablets and strong antibiotics seems to be the mix he needs.
I enjoyed our Christmas Eve Costa, there was a big group of us and we just hung out for a while.
Thank you!
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Date: 2024-12-30 02:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-12-31 03:53 pm (UTC)That getting up and out early to catch the shops before they get ridiculous is a game changer, even if it's exhausting -also less likely to have you in contact with people pushing through colds and so forth, which is always better to avoid.
Keeping fingers crossed that these antibiotics do the trick.
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Date: 2024-12-31 04:54 pm (UTC)It was such a good moment. I suspect just not thinking about it helped a lot. Now he just needs to build up strength and he'll hopefully be pretty much healed.
That getting up and out early to catch the shops before they get ridiculous is a game changer, even if it's exhausting
Yep. I'd much rather make the effort to be out early and easily get a parking spot and also avoid the crowds. As you know I did end up tired, but it was worth it.
The antibiotics are working, well, the combination of those and anti fungal tablets and cream. Though it seems the downside of them working is they're causing full body itching. But better that than the stubborn infection.