General Taking Care Of Me

[Tinyflame]

(Hey, do know Celtic Dust is green. ;) )
So are Celtic Hugs
((((((Amethist)))))), ((((((anni))))))

 

[amethist]

Well over a week now and still no call from the therapist I saw on the 17 th.

I suppose I should not be surprised, though she did say forums where a good source of support.

So maybe sticking to what I know works and not looking else where is the best idea going.

 

[Froggie]

Hang in there ((((Amethist)))), you have your own way to contact the higher power so keep the faith that that energy will lead you to a T that will understand what you are going through. Or at least enlightened your T ... You deserve a break from all those stressers that are coming one after another.

 

[amethist]

Thank you Froggie.

I am sat here twiddling unconsciously with a red jasper pendant. :D Just remembered, it is for courage and confidence.

Thanks for the reminder. :tup:

 

[ISupportHer]

Just catching up on threads I have not looked at for a while. Wishing you that courage and confidence Amethist!

ISH

 

[amethist]

Thanks ISH, the courage and confidence came in big style today.

Hubby knew yesterday and today I would be busy making a birthday cake for my daughters friend's daughter. So he decided this morning he would go and see his mum and dad, even though I knew this would probably stress him out, I said "Yea go, it will do you good". I could get on better if he was out for a few hours, and would support him if he did come back stressed.

I suggested he phoned them first, so as not to get there and no one be in. This is where it could have all gone pear shaped, as first they did not answer their phone, then it was engaged. I told him he knew what they were like, and were probably out and were having trouble with a signal. This put him on a bit of a downer, so I suggested he go sit outside and sand my wooden chopping board down, as it did need a re vamp.

So off he went to find the sand paper out, but it was no good, as it had got damp and needed binning. I suggested we go down and buy some before I got started on the cupcakes for the cake design I was doing. We went and bought it and a fresh cooked pork pie for lunch. My idea of giving him something else to think about. ;)

We got back, he went and sat out side sanding the board down, while I cut out the butterflies. This was so therapeutic for me, as I do enjoy being creative. This finished, hubby had the board finished too, so we had lunch and he decided he was tired and needed to sleep for an hour.

I then sat and finished of the butterflies, as I wanted to put some edible glitter on the wings. 35 larger ones and almost 50 smaller ones.

Hubby got up as I was finishing the last ones, and this is where the fun started. I could see by the look on his face that all was not well with him. This was the last thing I needed this afternoon, I needed to be able to concentrate on what I was doing and not have to think about hubby and his issues.

So grabbing both confidence and courage in both hands, I told hubby that I could not have him sat in the kitchen while I was doing this cake. I needed to be able to do it without distraction, so could he go and watch something on TV while I got on with it. Joking with him, that he could have a cup cake if he was a good boy and left me in peace. ;)

Off he went with a passing comment back, that he would be good if he got the biggest one. :roflmao: How could I refuse. He watched some American super-bike racing while I finished the cake, and yes he got his cupcake, complete with strawberry flavored frosting.

This is the finished product.



I can't wait to see the 10 year old's face tomorrow, when they come to pick it up.

 

[Ladyhope Somerset]

Brilliant outcome all round Amethist! And the cakes look soooooo scrummy. :tup: Aint it great, when we do something for ourselves and hubbies leave us to it. We all need our own time & space.

I gave myself a treat today, went to B&Q and bought colourful plants for the garden, they were selling off cheap. Spent a couple of hours out there tonight and I've still got more to play with tomorrow. :D

 

[ISupportHer]

Sorry you had so much drama while trying to get the cake done. Must say though, it looks awesome. I bet they will be quite tasty too!

ISH

 

[Toria]

WOW! They are fantastic!!!!! Glad you got the time you needed to finish them - lucky Husband for getting a taste too!

 

[Srain]

Great cakes!! You did so well getting through it all :)

Rain

 

[amethist]

Wow the 10 year old was delighted with her cake, her mum was too. :tup:

What a brilliant start to the weekend. Hubby also told me this morning, that he fully understood why I need the space and peace to do this.

Well worth me taking a stance like I did yesterday.

 

[amethist]

Last night our 6 year old granddaughter was supposed to come and stay with us over night as her brother did last weekend. I was going to collect her from school and bring her here. But because hubby was in hyper mode due to a 0.5mg drop in his medication, that all went pear shaped and I refused to let her come and stay.

As I did not want to let her down altogether as has happened in the past, and I needed to get out of the house, I decided to pick her up any way and take her out for tea. She was a little disappointed, but excepted the fact that granddad was not well enough for her to stay with us over night. ( Full story of why I had to do this is in another thread). and to have tea

so off we went to the local indoor shopping center for a look round the shops and have tea at McDonald's, followed by one of their ice cream cones with mini flake stuck in the top. She loved every minute of it, especially the idea of not getting home until after her brother was in bed and fast asleep.

We both had a wonderful time and she has promised to take grandma out for tea again, as long as grandma pay's, because the fairies don't have enough money for McDonald's :roflmao:. Bless her 6 year old ideas.

I felt good that I decided not to let her down all together, and left hubby to deal with whatever was causing him to be as he was.

Amethist