tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post5182663828723960561..comments2023-12-31T08:20:02.723+00:00Comments on Every Silver Lining....: Texts and Rugs and Cinnamon RollsCurry Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-42184595791705392142013-09-05T16:15:27.537+01:002013-09-05T16:15:27.537+01:00I've got one of those bags of tea-lights too. ...I've got one of those bags of tea-lights too. Also had it for years...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-54499097917998529612013-09-04T21:07:50.157+01:002013-09-04T21:07:50.157+01:00Thanks Trish! The Uni thing is a bit of a shock to...Thanks Trish! The Uni thing is a bit of a shock to the system but they're usually so ready to go by the time it comes round that you can wave them off with a happy heart. I took it as a sign that I'd done my job properly and we were ready to part company from each other. They soon realise how good home cooking and mum's washing machine is anyway so they do come back, never fear!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-32550173194949303032013-09-04T20:39:29.252+01:002013-09-04T20:39:29.252+01:00Embarrassing boys is such good sport and so easy! ...Embarrassing boys is such good sport and so easy! I can just imagine his face - haha. Shame on Jack for leaving you to brave Ikea alone. My son refused point blank to go anywhere further than the local Tesco where he mooched around grunting miserably. 3 years later he returned home without any damn thing I'd bought him.Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-3949706564006936122013-09-04T19:02:31.731+01:002013-09-04T19:02:31.731+01:00Thanks Sarah. Your son will no doubt be fine. Th...Thanks Sarah. Your son will no doubt be fine. They have a way of pulling it out of the hat and surprising you! I can only stomach Ikea in very small doses and the middle of the day definitely wasn't my Idea!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-35305974136395101532013-09-04T13:07:25.247+01:002013-09-04T13:07:25.247+01:00It's years since I've been to Ikea and I&#...It's years since I've been to Ikea and I've still got a bag load of tea-lights. <br />I'm dreading the Uni thing next summer. I keep telling myself I should prepare my son for life away from home and I suspect it will be a mad rush next September. <br />Congrats to your son on his 2:1, your daughter on getting onto the course she wanted and your pickled mum on her birthday. And well done you for coping with it all. Bring on that holiday!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-16527045389268909082013-09-03T10:24:33.828+01:002013-09-03T10:24:33.828+01:00I was in IKEA sans son as he won't care what h...I was in IKEA sans son as he won't care what he goes to uni with & saw lots of mummy & uni child combos. I was close enough to hear a mummy say "will we get you some wine glasses?" and to see the bewildered look on sons face as he said "I don't drink wine" mummy continued "maybe a lady guest?" and cringing from son. To think Jack missed such grand entertainment! pahauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-10203456874108455872013-09-03T08:44:33.979+01:002013-09-03T08:44:33.979+01:00Congrats to both your kids for making it happen wh...Congrats to both your kids for making it happen when they needed it. I'm just hoping my son will do the same this year when he sits his Bac... As to what he does afterwards, OMG!<br /><br />How brave of you to attack Ikea in the middle of the day, and how lucky your daughter was to get new stuff instead of going to the charity shop! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-43596105189182194762013-09-02T18:48:43.030+01:002013-09-02T18:48:43.030+01:00Ps - can't believe you've never been to Ik...Ps - can't believe you've never been to Ikea! What a treat awaits you!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-92093325659574108312013-09-02T18:43:55.264+01:002013-09-02T18:43:55.264+01:00Thanks Jay! The Uni thing is quite scary first tim...Thanks Jay! The Uni thing is quite scary first time round. We were much better equipped to know what to do this time. Make sure you get plenty of support from the school - they're supposed to be the experts!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-31078650655656180062013-09-02T18:39:00.693+01:002013-09-02T18:39:00.693+01:00I think Journalism will suit her very well. She&#...I think Journalism will suit her very well. She's no shrinking violet (bet you never guessed!). If my mum's longevity is down to lifestyle choices, that must mean that she is pickled. There'll be no need for embalming when she pops her clogs!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-41225698852459502542013-09-02T18:34:51.804+01:002013-09-02T18:34:51.804+01:00Thanksmformthengood wishes Anya - I'll pass th...Thanksmformthengood wishes Anya - I'll pass them on. And yes, there's tons of stuff you never knew you needed nestling there waiting to trip you up!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-46269236954248070432013-09-02T18:33:33.904+01:002013-09-02T18:33:33.904+01:00I do think girls are worse, Libby. Our son would ...I do think girls are worse, Libby. Our son would have happily left home with a duvet under his arm had I not insisted on giving him a few necessities. Like soap. And food. Girls are expensive!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-79222747167504006272013-09-02T10:47:40.095+01:002013-09-02T10:47:40.095+01:00Well done to both children, that's a great ach...Well done to both children, that's a great achievement. It's just starting to dawn on us how difficult the whole uni application/acceptance is going to be. The plus side has to be that I get a trip to Ikea doesn't it? (I've never been!)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-6197145514912670902013-09-02T10:47:37.139+01:002013-09-02T10:47:37.139+01:00Well done to both children, that's a great ach...Well done to both children, that's a great achievement. It's just starting to dawn on us how difficult the whole uni application/acceptance is going to be. The plus side has to be that I get a trip to Ikea doesn't it? (I've never been!)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-4191061717550735832013-09-02T10:47:21.745+01:002013-09-02T10:47:21.745+01:00Well done to both children, that's a great ach...Well done to both children, that's a great achievement. It's just starting to dawn on us how difficult the whole uni application/acceptance is going to be. The plus side has to be that I get a trip to Ikea doesn't it? (I've never been!)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-54322213313475689752013-09-01T18:35:31.631+01:002013-09-01T18:35:31.631+01:00Congrats to both your son and daughter - sounds li...Congrats to both your son and daughter - sounds like your daughter will be a great journo!! And Happy B-day to your Mum - maybe her longevity is because of her life choices! I will be thrilled if my kids get anywhere near those grades (or even in the single figures!) I had the pleasure of visiting Croydon Ikea and it was the most miserable afternoon of my life...but at least i guess i didn't have the horse-balls (to my knowledge)About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-22423996071246889672013-09-01T18:29:51.030+01:002013-09-01T18:29:51.030+01:00I've only been once as the nearest branch is t...I've only been once as the nearest branch is the shithole that is Croydon. Can't believe there's so much stuff you don't know your need until you're in there. Imagine how much you SAVED! Best of British to your girl. She'll make a good journo, I'll bet :) xxOlder Single Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752771952921898184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-88846362791428964952013-09-01T17:29:14.562+01:002013-09-01T17:29:14.562+01:00I think there is something piped into the air in t...I think there is something piped into the air in that store...seeps into your subconscious and makes you buy things you already have at home.....and then you walk around bumping into other mothers with kids just about to go to uni and you all see each other buying duvets and knives and candles etc with a resigned look on your faces as if it is some perennial rite that has to take place....as if we have no choice and can't make them take the perfectly good stuff we already own .....and yes I've been there done that and worn the tshirt......libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-71081010216554639272013-09-01T17:24:35.934+01:002013-09-01T17:24:35.934+01:00And I have it in spades Rog. (Or should that be i...And I have it in spades Rog. (Or should that be in Swedes?)Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178468908753940731.post-14000940869995488602013-09-01T15:59:04.563+01:002013-09-01T15:59:04.563+01:00"Tea Litis" is an adictive personality d..."Tea Litis" is an adictive personality disorder brought on by the small of Swedish meatballsRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430706557035189147noreply@blogger.com