Christmas 2014 gift list

Ok Ok dont shoot me! I just have so many to buy for!
I just like to plan & be prepaired! so here is my gift list/idea list for the family this year
I have included who they are and if they are kids their age (at christmas) so if anyone has any ideas feel free to let me know! This is something for my record more than anything and something I will update when I need to
Green - i've got it
Red- i've not got it
Amber - im unsure if this is a good idea
Purple - this person is finished do not buy anymore!

My Family :-
Mum -
Photo of the boys
Large yankee candle £15
Jason (Mum's Partner) - Total Spend £29.29
Jumper £9.94
Jumper £8.35
False teeth joke £4
Jumper £7
Sam (Sister) - Total Spend £60 (£30 for xmas £30 for bday)
Pandora Bracelet £36 (reduced from £55) joint xmas bday
pandora charm £16.50 (reduced from £30) joint xmas bday
fat theighed sisters print £7.50
Photo of the boys
Davie (Nephew 14) - Total Spend £10
ripleys believe it or not £10
Chocolate iPhone £5
Andrew (Nephew 9) - Total Spend £8
Angry Birds Top £5 (Reduced from £10)
Avengers Jumper £3 (reduced from £7)
Monster book £3.33
Colouring set £7.50
Luke (Nephew 8)
TMNT slippers £2 (reduced from £6)
Ghost book £3.33
Colouring set £7.50
Josh (Nephew 4)
Batman top £3 (reduced from £5)
Silly story book £3.33
Lego set £10
Christopher (Nephew 3) Total Spend £3.75
Spiderman Top £3 (Reduced from £5)
Jake Book 75p
Play dough set £10
Lucy (Niece 2)
Peppa pig dress £4
Peppa pig dr set £7
James (Brother)
drinking game £1 (carboot)
Chilli vodka £16
Nan
Photo of the boys
X2 scarfs £3
Andrew (Partner)
derren brown tickets £55
Super dry coat £70
Hat £15
Wallet £20
Jeans £40
Russell (Son 4) Total Spend £104.92
Lego Set  £10.49 (reduced from £35)
Phonics books £1
Lego Set £7.50 (reduced from £15)
Football Table £10 (reduced From £40)
Mike the Knight apron £0.34p (Reduced From £4)
Swing £32.50 (reduced from £65 ) JOINT 
Box of lego £15
Hulk Toy £12.50 (reduced from £25)
Atlas Book £2.50
Lego super heros set £20
Lego book £5.34
Scoobydoo book £4
monsoon hoodie £13 (reduced from £26)
Dictionary £3.33
Captain America £7.50
Iron man £7.50
Hulk £10
Spiderman suit £10
Disney book £3.33
Giant batman £30
Marvel book £5
Mouse trap £16
Screwball scramble £10
Lego town starter set £25
Olaf dress up £25
Jeans £15
Spiderman web shooter £25
Converse £20
Lacoste trainers £35
Avengers bath set £8
Disney books £13
Rusell Stocking
mickey colouring book £1
lego crayons £1
Spiderman watch £6.50
small lego set £4 (reduced from £8)
sweeties
animal pyjamas £3.50
dinosaur toy £1.46
Joseph (Son 1) Total Spend £115.53
Mike the Knight Apron £0.34p (reduced from £4)
Winnie the Pooh snuggle blanket £7.99 (reduced from £19.99)
Piano book £3.99 (reduced from £12.99)
Little Tikes speedway ramp £17.50 (reduced from £35)
Bright Starts jungle tower £12.50 (Reduced from £25)
Slide £37.50 (reduced from £75) HAD EARLY
Swing £32.50 (reduced from £65) JOINT
Peppa Pig book £5
Cake Kit from melissa and doug FREE (comp prize)
Mickey mouse house set £12.95 (redued from £30)
Pirate bedding set £12.99
Peppe pig felt 50p
bart simpsons pjs £5
Monsoon top £8.50 ( reduced from £17)
monsoon Hoodie £11 (reduced from £22)
Peppa pig annual  £4
Nursery book £3.33
Mickey blanket £7
Peppa pig piano £25
Mickey Mouse pyjamas £10
X2 jeans £16
Mickey Mouse trainers £25
Converse £20
Remote control peppa car £25
X2 zany meals sets £15
Read with me scout £25
Wooden peppa pug dress up puzzle £8
George pig pjs and dressing gown £15
Peppa out books £9
Joseph Stocking
Peppa Pig Toothbrush £1
Peppa Pig Toothpaste £1
Peppa Pig BubbleBath £3
Peppa Colouring £1
Jake book 75p
peppa pig book £4.16
glow in the dark dinosaurs £2.31
Sweeties
Andrews Family :-
Mum  - Total Spend £50.50
Mrs Browns boys tickets £46.50
Photo of the boys
Gran cushion £4 (reduced from £8)
Dad
Mrs browns Boys Tickets £46.50
Photo of the boys
Knife set £30
Jenny (sister) Total Spend £28
Charlie Red £3 (reduced from £6)
Pandora charm £25
Mike (Sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Mel (sister)
coat £5
Charlie Red £3 (reduced from £6)
Yankee candle £15
Mike (sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Leah (Niece 5)
Jewellery Making Set £4 (Reduced from £8)
Lovehearts makeup set £1 (reduced from £4)
Lipsy Lipgloss Set £2 (reduced from £6)
Minnie Mouse perfume £5
Barbie £15
Book £5
River (Niece 5)
Jewellery Making Set £4 (Reduced from £8)
love hearts Makeupset £1 (reduced from £4)
Lipsy Lipgloss set £2 (reduced from £6)
Barbie £16
Minnie Mouse perfume £5
Book £5
Lacey (4 months) Total Spend £16
My first xmas comforter £1 (reduced from £4)
Book Set £2
X5 tops £7
X3 leggings £6
The hungry Caterpillar soft toy £10.41 (reduced from £20.99)
Danni (Sister) Total Spend £28
Owl Pandora Charm £25
Charlie Red £3
Josh (Sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Eva ( 3 months) Total Spend £17.75
My 1st xmas comforter £1 (reduced from £4)
My 1st xmas photobook £1.75 (reduced from £6)
Book Set £2
X3 leggings £6
X5 tops £7
The hungry caterpillar soft toy £10.41 (reduced from £20.99)
Nan
Photo of the boys
Mrs brown boys photo £5
Smelly set £4.49
Friends
Julie Total Spend £15
Pandora charm £15
Phil Total Spend £10.99
Personalised number plate for mobility scooter £10.99
Shelley
Logo Board Game (Joint) FREE (comp win)
Photo of the boys
Gary
Logo Board Game (Joint) FREE (comp win)
Photo of the boys
NicNic
Pandora charm £20

Secret Santa
Pandora charm £15

Rusty's Friends
Finlay (4) Total Spend £6.75
Jake Book 75p
peppa pig play set £6 (reduced from £12)
Henry (4) Total Spend £6.56
Jake Book 75p
Lego set £5.81 (was £9.99)


 Birthdays 2014-2015
August

September
1st Nan Flowers
13th Lucy  Peppa Pig Book £7 peppa pig breakfast set £3.99

October
2nd Dani Candle Jewel
20th Drew Personalised Hat £13
25th Mum Strawberry Bouquet

November
4th Andrew Work Trousers £30
4th Finlay
18th Sammie Pandora bracelet and charm (joint xmas) £52.50 Angel Cards £6

December
19th James handles set £10
24th Jenny Candle jewel £25
28th Phil x2 jumpers £13
30th Luke Personalised Hat £13

January
9th Josh Personalised Hat £13
9th Stephen
14th Julie pandora charm £20
15th Rusty PS2 + Games

Febuary
7th Christopher Personalised Hat £13
9th Uncz
?? Mary

March
15th Joseph
?? River

April
?? Leah
?? Jason

June
?? Mel

July
10th Davie

August

September
1st Nan
13th Lucy

October
2nd Dani
20th Drew
25th Mum

November
4th Andrew
18th Sammie

December
19th James
24th Jenny
28th Phil
30th Luke

A poem about dementia

I work with dementia and something i think we all (at work) need a little reminder when things get tough of how they are feeling and remember its not all about us.

Hello, My names Doris, and I am 73

I once was young… youthful

But age has got a hold of me

I quite often forget things…

My temperament has changed

My hands have gone quite shaky

I live life in the slow lane.

My husband’s passed away now,

My daughters moved quite far

I don’t like to trouble her

When I forget the simplest things

I forget to take my tablets you know

And I forget to make my tea

My weight has dropped

My memories blurred

I’m getting old you see

I went to the doctors,

He seems concerned about me

He says I’ve got dementia

But he doesn’t know a thing

A young chap, just qualified I think

Wedding finger doesn’t even bear a ring

I’m all alone in my home

But I’m happy here, you’ll see

They said they want to move me

But I don’t see no need

I’m happy here, I know this place

Why don’t they just leave me be

The days are long, the nights are dark

I’m forgetting even more

My neighbours think I’m crazy

My family find it strange

The old me is in here though

Locked up in these demented chains

I never wanted to make a fuss

To cause a real big scene

But something’s taking over

It’s got this grip on me

It makes me do these things

I wouldn’t normally do

I can’t help it, I really can’t

I don’t mean to upset you

I didn’t choose for this to happen

I didn’t think it would

I don’t like it either

I would change it if I could

Forgetting simple things

The time of day or how to say

I would like a cup of tea

I’m slowly disappearing

The Doris you all know

The worse is yet to come you see

It happens all so slow

I’m grateful for your patience

You’re time and love and care

The happy moments that we share

I didn’t choose this life

I don’t understand

I don’t know what I’m doing

I don’t know if I can

You need to take your time

Talk me through these things

Don’t rush me, don’t make up my mind

Don’t take control of me

It’s not me who’s doing this

It not who I used to be

I don’t know if it’s normal

It all upsets me

I know you’re all so busy

I know you all work hard

But all I ask

Its take some time to come and sit by me

Take me for a walk, talk of times gone by

I won’t say much but you will touch

This real big heart of mine

The younger me would be grateful

For all that you do for me

I can’t show it now

I don’t know how

Dementias controlling me.

Hello my names Doris, I was just 83

It was a long journey but now I’m finally free

The only way was down

There is no cure

That wasn’t really me

That wasn’t the same Doris

Who kept a family home

Who loved and cared and always shared

A smile of her own

I’m happy now, I’m out of pain,

I know who I am

I can dance and sing

Without the strings

That dementia holds

I’m looking down from heaven

Smiling upon you all

I’m thankful for your time and effort

Through that lengthy course

The love and care you shown me

The time and work you put in

Comfort you provided me

While I was lingering

I know it wasn’t easy

I know it made you sad

I know it put strain upon you

And I’m sorry for all that

But now I can be Doris

And it’s all thanks to you

You stood by me when it would be

That hardest time I would see

So I would just like to say

Thank you to all.