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Fed up of looking like we've been burgled

Scandichic said:
I didn't know whether to post this under general or humour! It is the first day of the holidays and I am making my children tidy their hell hole of a room up. I have threatened to sell all toys and clothes which are knee deep on the floor unless they are picked up NOW! At the mo clothes are to go on the bed and toys are to be picked up. Last night they had fallen asleep watching a film and I could not get across their room to turn the TV off without the possibility of ending up in casualty! Hubbie just as bad! Bought 4 new bras a couple of weeks ago and I can only find 1! I can't get to my wardrobe either due to hubbies **** and assorted kid stuff on the floor! I am having a cup of coffee, a rant and a break!
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I bet your bras are being used as hammocks across the windows - a lovely resting place for all soft toys ;-)



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Can only warn you it gets worse as they get older, youngest son still living at home ( thank the lord, but that's another story) his room should feature on The Hoarder Next Door, won't embarrass him by giving a detailed description but when he did lift something off the floor the colour difference in the carpet was astounding, didn't make any difference its still somewhere I fear to tread.
 
Im pulling my hair out at the moment as we have just got a new house, with all new everything and 2 young kids [2 and 5] who actually seem to actively destroy the place...

Im a bloke too......;)
 
Ah the joys of being a parent, as I said to my lot "If you will go in for these luxury's, you must be prepared to pay the price", sleepless nights, being permanently broke, puked on at inconvenient times etc etc
 
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When did you get to take a photo of his room? he never told me he'd met you, will have to have words with him about bringing strange women home,
 
I would do anything to go back to those days.... I have my eldest, 7 month pregnant 34 yr old daughter staying with me just now for a 10 day visit. She wanted to come home for some Mummy and Daughter time as soon as she commenced her maternity leave. She lives offshore and I've not seen her since she grew a bump so have been looking forward to the visit. Had a massive tidy-up and swapped bedrooms so she could have my big bed and ensuite.

I've blown the visit by organising a surprise baby shower for her last Saturday with 15 of her friends, including one of her old school friends I tracked down. Apparently she doesn't like surprises and I've not been spoken to since. She goes home tomorrow and I'm feeling incredibly sad. We haven't spoken since Saturday and I've not been forgiven.

I know we all need a bit of order in our lives, but in the grand scale of things, what's a bit of untidiness when you have safe and happy children?
 
First off tell her I LOVE YOU then show her this thread, then get down on your knees and say SORRY, remember she all hormonal and bound to be touchy been there done that 24+ times, make sure you have plenty of tissues handy, lots of hugs, and dianagrace's daughter get over it, we all make mistakes your mum loves you, when you make your own mistakes then you will understand it was just a mum being a mum
 
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dianagrace said:
I would do anything to go back to those days.... I have my eldest, 7 month pregnant 34 yr old daughter staying with me just now for a 10 day visit. She wanted to come home for some Mummy and Daughter time as soon as she commenced her maternity leave. She lives offshore and I've not seen her since she grew a bump so have been looking forward to the visit. Had a massive tidy-up and swapped bedrooms so she could have my big bed and ensuite.

I've blown the visit by organising a surprise baby shower for her last Saturday with 15 of her friends, including one of her old school friends I tracked down. Apparently she doesn't like surprises and I've not been spoken to since. She goes home tomorrow and I'm feeling incredibly sad. We haven't spoken since Saturday and I've not been forgiven.

I know we all need a bit of order in our lives, but in the grand scale of things, what's a bit of untidiness when you have safe and happy children?
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As satindoll has said, her hormones will be all over the place at the moment, and there's that other thing...pride. She has probably calmed down now and got over it, but is unwilling to break the ice because of pride. My suggestion is to make an attempt to speak to her, tell her how sorry you are that she was upset, and that you would never knowingly do something to upset her, you did it because you thought it would be a nice thing to do for her..out of love. Be honest about how upset you are by her being upset. Offer the olive branch, and if she turns it down you have done all you can humanly do. She will get over it, it was a baby shower, not anything spiteful.

You sound a great mum, BTW.

Signy
 
satindoll said:
First off tell her I LOVE YOU then show her this thread, then get down on your knees and say SORRY, remember she all hormonal and bound to be touchy been there done that 24+ times, make sure you have plenty of tissues handy, lots of hugs, and dianagrace's daughter get over it, we all make mistakes your mum loves you, when you make your own mistakes then you will understand it was just a mum being a mum
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Thank you! Rereading my reply does make me sound full of self pity. Sorry!
But at least by posting, I'm not reaching reaching for the wine or chocolate :D
 
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I didn't read any self pity what I saw was a mum reaching out for an answer to the age old mother and daughter question of how can I sort this out, anyway that's what I did when I'd managed to upset one of mine.
 
satindoll said:
At the beginning is usually a good place, but I have to tell you there is no one stranger than me
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Ok, , remember, you asked :D

I spend more time with sheep than human beings.
I believe (from observation) that sheep are evil and are plotting world domination.
According to @Brunneria , I collect strange underwear (not true, my underwear is merely old , errr vintage );)
I have a jelly addiction apparently Also not true, I can give it up any time I want.:rolleyes:
Oh and I have a fridge that contains no air (reason given above),
I have thrumble amounts of blood glucose meters which I keep in the "cupboard of evil " under the stairs, which again according to @Brunneria is where I live anyway...
There is more , but justtake my word for it :D
Oh, and I like other strange people :happy: though I prefer the term eccentric :D

Signy
 
dianagrace said:
I would do anything to go back to those days.... I have my eldest, 7 month pregnant 34 yr old daughter staying with me just now for a 10 day visit. She wanted to come home for some Mummy and Daughter time as soon as she commenced her maternity leave. She lives offshore and I've not seen her since she grew a bump so have been looking forward to the visit. Had a massive tidy-up and swapped bedrooms so she could have my big bed and ensuite.

I've blown the visit by organising a surprise baby shower for her last Saturday with 15 of her friends, including one of her old school friends I tracked down. Apparently she doesn't like surprises and I've not been spoken to since. She goes home tomorrow and I'm feeling incredibly sad. We haven't spoken since Saturday and I've not been forgiven.

I know we all need a bit of order in our lives, but in the grand scale of things, what's a bit of untidiness when you have safe and happy children?
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Oh no! Pregnancy hormones?!:confused: She'll come round! Big hugs!
 
Heathenlass said:
Ok, , remember, you asked :D

I spend more time with sheep than human beings.
I believe (from observation) that sheep are evil and are plotting world domination.
According to @Brunneria , I collect strange underwear (not true, my underwear is merely old , errr vintage );)
I have a jelly addiction apparently Also not true, I can give it up any time I want.:rolleyes:
Oh and I have a fridge that contains no air (reason given above),
I have thrumble amounts of blood glucose meters which I keep in the "cupboard of evil " under the stairs, which again according to @Brunneria is where I live anyway...
There is more , but justtake my word for it :D
Oh, and I like other strange people :happy: though I prefer the term eccentric :D

Signy
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Hey do you think we could be twins/related in some way except that I like sheep even if they have designs on world domination, they would probably do a better job that the politicians, at least they are neither bent and take bribes except food, they can be intelligent, and they give something back for their existence, wool, chops mmmmmm
My underwear is vintage too, just can't find comfy bras and pants these days, the elastic either falls apart or it tries to strangle your legs and tum, so ad long as its not grey what the heck comfort first.
I looove jelly especially milk jelly, one of my weaknesses mmmmmmm, have a bit of room in mine if you need it for your jelly.
I only have one meter, but have been known to borrow hubby's, have no stairs fortunately so no evil cupboard, that is not quite true, the airing cupboard comes close,
Son says I'm weird does that count. Maybe we should start another thread, Strangers only need apply.
 
Heathenlass said:
As satindoll has said, her hormones will be all over the place at the moment, and there's that other thing...pride. She has probably calmed down now and got over it, but is unwilling to break the ice because of pride. My suggestion is to make an attempt to speak to her, tell her how sorry you are that she was upset, and that you would never knowingly do something to upset her, you did it because you thought it would be a nice thing to do for her..out of love. Be honest about how upset you are by her being upset. Offer the olive branch, and if she turns it down you have done all you can humanly do. She will get over it, it was a baby shower, not anything spiteful.

You sound a great mum, BTW.

Signy
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I'm with Signy all the way on this one! She's bloody lucky to have you! She could have my mother in law as her mother. Then she'd know what misery was!
 
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