............to create a quiet corner.

I like anno's suggestion of hiding the frying pan. It appeals to my sense of the wicked but good, what I call a Bertie Wooster approach [just feeling mischievous emoticon].

You could then say he can't have it until he promises to clean up and tidy up after himself.

All the above is whispered.

Oh all of these - but I always give in because I would rather have a clean, fat-free kitchen and he would happily leave dishes and pots and pans until he actually ran out. Deep breath and get over it

If you can find a wee heap of dust and things that have expired behind the sofa, sweep them up, pop them into the frying pan, place in cupboard...and see what happens!

soop

Dead mouse might do it

ooh you are naughty!

.......but nice!

gracesmum Put your high standards on hold for a day and let him see just how awful the hob gets when it is not cleaned. If the fairies always keep it pristine, how does he know that it takes hard work?

Creeping into the quiet corner for a whilst waiting for my phone call to the Mental Health Team to be returned. Still not on top form, but better than last week and I'm up and dressed. Sadly my brain feels like cotton wool, but I do need to at least give the appearance of having some intelligence when I finally get to speak to someone. It's at times like this that having a cat to stroke would be quite handy - anyone got a spare that I could borrow? Have to be stuffed I'm afraid, I have a serious allergy to the real thing.

I have an old toy dog left over from the GDs' tiny days which is lovely and squishy, and would be wonderful to stroke on your lap. I often give it a pat and a squeeze when I come across it...
Glad you're feeling a bit better, grannyactivist

Aaah.....thanks Ana.

Littlenellie, if you're still looking at us on all the threads, and you've had a change of name for whatever reason - (maybe you just need that wee bit of space around you)? We're all still here and you can message any of us at any time. I hope you've not left us, and we'll be here for whenever you'd like to join in again. xx

I echo Marelli's message dear Littlenellie