Baby steps towards mortgage freedom

Thanks for the wishes of luck ch4rly2002 but my meeting was cancelled late last night and now wont happen until end of the month. My boss had to go out to a meeting or something so it needs to be re-arranged - all that worrying for nothing (typical).

In the end me and Button still went down to the office as Mr Moomin had promised to take us for lunch after the meeting and said offer was still there - me and my little one are not ones to say no to food, so we had TGIs which was very yummy.

I sent across the April OP of £340 today but because of bank holidays I don't think I will be able to update my signature until after next weekend.

We are off on holiday tomorrow so will be back next week hopefully with some plans to bring in some extra money - I just want to have a chat with Mr Moomin while we are away to make sure they are feasible and not total laughable. We have not told Munchkin about the trip yet and I can't wait to see his face in the morning when we tell him .

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend xx

We are back - the trip was lovely and I thought Munchkin was going to combust with excitement . We told him we had a surprise and took him to Longleat Safari first which he loved - the monkeys jumped all over the car which was fun as there were a few baby ones.

He didn't realise we were staying down there until after the day at Longleat - he was very concerned he hadn't got his toothbrush until I told him I had packed it! I ate far too much (7lbs heavier this morning :eek:) but it was such a nice break and we were so lucky with the weather. Swimming was definitely Munchkin's favourite and he had a go at crossbows. Button just enjoyed being cooed over by everyone I think and getting to try lots of different food :rotfl:.

Certainly a change coming back to the Midlands after all the greenery. I am originally from the South West and don't think I will ever get used to living here, our long (long) term plan is to move down towards Bath when Mr Moomin retires.

So obviously no OPing news from me. I was lucky and won £150 on this month's Bonds but it gets re-invested back in as the money in the Bonds is used for something specific so I don't touch any winnings either. Also upto £10.75 on YouGov which I am happy with.

Have spent this morning getting our washing done and packed away. Also reconciled our joint account to double check we didn't overspend. Munchkin is with my mum today so just me and Button today - we had a quick walk this morning but it was quite windy so didn't stay out long. Have a few emails to catch up on while she is still napping so off I go!

Hope everyone is having a good week

Not much to report - had another YouGov survey this morning so now upto £11. Spent the morning in town with the kids as had to pick up fabric for my sewing class this Friday - we are making skirts (wish me luck). I went with a black so hopefully any mistakes will be less noticeable and it will go with a lot of stuff I already have if it is wearable.

I thought I would carry Button instead of bringing the pram so now my arms feel like they are about to drop off which means a lazy afternoon in the house for us all.

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