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Hospital sausages aren't really much of a treat tbh....While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Quit yer whining! You should be happy!Originally posted by doodab View PostHospital sausages aren't really much of a treat tbh....
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+1 for the hospice.Originally posted by doodab View PostWell they are letting me have scrambled egg for brekkie (first solids for over a week) and talking of a hospice if i turn the corner so not all doom and gloom. Got the family coming to see me later. Will be a nice day. Fathers day
Hope you had a good day with the family.Comment
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Yeah it was lovely, sat around playing board games and being almost normal. Had to tell my eldest I'll not be going home though, which was upsetting. He asked outright, and I can't lie to him or give him flase hope that would be worse.Originally posted by mudskipper View Post+1 for the hospice.
Hope you had a good day with the family.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostYeah it was lovely, sat around playing board games and being almost normal. Had to tell my eldest I'll not be going home though, which was upsetting. He asked outright, and I can't lie to him or give him flase hope that would be worse.
Hope they let you win!
Honesty is definitely best with kids. And it's fine for them to see you upset, means they know it's OK for them to show they're upset too. Sounds like they've had a nice, family day to remember.Comment
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Yes honesty, maintianing trust. I never lie to them. They learn from what you do not what you say, how I conduct myself now will likely have a big influence on him so I have to demonstrate the values I want them to have.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostHope they let you win!
Honesty is definitely best with kids. And it's fine for them to see you upset, means they know it's OK for them to show they're upset too. Sounds like they've had a nice, family day to remember.
I can see he's going to be a good man already though. I'm ever so proud of him. I guess all parents are.Last edited by doodab; 16 June 2014, 07:10.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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If he's inherited some of your courage and strength, he'll be just grand.Originally posted by doodab View PostYes honesty, maintianing trust. They learn from what you do not what you say, how I conduct myself now will likely have a big influence on him so I have to demonstrate the values I want them to have.
I can see he's going to be a good man already though. I'm ever so proud of him. I guess all parents are.
Some of us have to work pretty hard at finding bits to be proud of...Comment
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