What have you been doing today?

[deedub]

Beautiful dress Jo - wish I was as talented as you!
Working from home today, kids bored because they want me to do stuff with them and I'm stuck in front of the computer. They can't go outside because it's 41deg here.
Hope this weather doesn't bring on any bushfires, take care everyone.

[maddy]

Well your such a clever clogs Jo  little miss 3 will love it!

Off to pick up DD....she informs me she went to sleep at 6.30am...this morning.... won't she be a barrel of monkeys 
I'm keeping clear, and worded up her Brother to not even look at her 

[Frozzie]

Oh hally sorry to hear she is going into palative care.. I hope for you all she goes quickly.. If it helps we didnt take the kids to see their grandmother when she was in palative.. Its not nice for adults hally let alone kids.. I still have those few days permanently etched in my brain like it was yesterday and we are almost a year on.. Imo its best for kids to remember them how they were... The kids know where she rests and we talked alot about her death to them.. There was a nice story for kids and death about it being like a fire going out.. Its warm and vibrant when alite and cold and nothing when it goes out... Its hard all round.. Thinking of you and your family xx

[Halex]

Yes it all sux

We have no idea how long she has, but woukd say not too long as they wont let home again.

Nice dress Jo

[jeninwa]

Hally sorry to hear about your MIL, sending hugs your way.

Lovely dress Jo your niece will love it.

[Frozzie]

If they have put her into palative care hally its usually not long . They put them into palative when there is nothing they can do.. Saying that though ive heard of ppl coming out of palative as they take them off all the meds and for some reason they manage to fight back but that is rare!! Hugs hally xx

[mcmich]

Sorry to hear about your MIL Hally.
Lovely dress Jo - very talented.
DH and I went to Timbertown today in Wauchope, about 20 minutes from Port Macquarie. Excellent day. Wish I could post some photos.

[Halex]

If they have put her into palative care hally its usually not long . They put them into palative when there is nothing they can do.. Saying that though ive heard of ppl coming out of palative as they take them off all the meds and for some reason they manage to fight back but that is rare!! Hugs hally xx

Yes in hospital, then pallative care somewhere, they said nothing they could now & just trying to keep her comfortable.

[Kimmyh]

Sorry about your mil Hally. Sending you a big hug.
Great dress Jo.
Trying not to melt. Breakfast at mums followed by grocery shopping and running some errands. Poor car air con suffering a bit but what can you do when it's 42c. Silly me bought choc melts! Home now and children in cool bath. Looks like choc can be saved!

[cookie1]

Hally you look like you have a tough few days or weeks ahead of you.

Jo, one of DD's favourite gifts when she was tiny was a dress made for her by an Aunt. Your dress looks lovely.

ES there is hardly anyone at the beach. Where are they all?

[judydawn]

Lovely dress Jo, little girls love shiny, pink dresses
The beach was probably empty because it was just too hot Cookie.  I bet our beaches are crowded tonight though.

[jo_nz]

Lovely dress Jo, little girls love shiny, pink dresses

except for my little girl, sadly  typical.  At least I have a few nieces! 

Hope it's starting to cool down for the day over there! 

[Cornish Cream]

Hally sorry to hear that your MIL is very ill.Big warm hug

Jo the dress is fabulous.Your niece is going to love it. What a thoughtful Aunt you are to spend time making it

ES looks too hot for me but glad you enjoyed the beach

Glad you are enjoying your break with DH Michele

[EmeraldSue]

Lovely dress Jo- she is sure to love it, especially if she knows her cousins have helped choose the material.
The beach wasn't busy at it was lunchtime and very hot. It had been very busy when we arrived as Vacswim classes had started at 8.30, but most people had left before we did.

[Jamberie]

Hally, my thoughts are with you and your family at this tough time.
When I was about 12 my grandfather was in pallative care and I was able to see him. He just looked very tired and ill. When I was 22 I was too late to see my nan. I don't feel bad about either situation, it is just what happened- I'm sure what ever works out for your family will work out, every situation is different.

Jo, your dress is so special. I have kept the two dresses my aunt made for me when I was younger and I'm looking forward to the day my little one can wear and love them like I did.