Jamiedodger's Happy Times 2009 Diary

JAMIEDODGER

Morning all, bit late this morning as had a bad night sleep and then overslept. Off to the gym this morning with a friend to try and get myself back into it.

Weather is bad again today:( Loads to do when I get back from gym as college tomorrow. Need to go over my notes again tonight. Have a good day whatever you are doing!:D

JAMIEDODGER

Im up early this morning as I have college. I just need to make up lunchboxes and get myself and the kids dressed and then it will be time to leave. So I am enjoying the peace before I wake them up:D

Tired after the gym yesterday but really needed to get back into it! I prefer going with a friend as you spur each other on, did more than I would have going on my own!

Off to vets tomorrow morning as need to take cat to have her stitches out, then I am off to lunch with mums from school, have budgeted for this. Also need to buy present for 6 year old girl as dd has a party to go to on sunday. DS3 is going out with carers sat and sun this weekend, and ds1&2 to their dads on sunday, so pretty quiet weekend due.

I am still working on 2010 budget, it needs quite a bit of tuning still. Plus next year I am aiming on doing some more work on the house. A lot of it will be stuff you cant see, hoping to do the flooring in the front room which will make a big difference.

I will be starting a new diary in 2010 but will put a link to it when the time comes. I cant believe how quick this year has gone! My new kitchen was put in just over a year ago and that was the kick start I needed to do the rest of the house! I still have some way to go but have improved things a lot, one of the biggest changes has been the garden, it looks amazing now with the decking finished and is so much easier for me to manage.

Anyways, I am rambling so time to get on! Have a great day all who are reading my mutterings...:)

JAMIEDODGER

Morning:)

Didnt get a chance to post yesterday as I was so busy. Now very behind with the washing which always happens by the end of the week, but I have the whole weekend to tackle it!

Started wrapping some xmas presents last night, managed to get all ds3 presents done:) Wrapping just seems to take so much time! I thought if I started earlier it might not seem such a huge job, hoping not to need to buy paper this year as still have plenty left over from previous years. Will try and start on a xmas card list next week. Not sure if I have any cards left from last year but will check that out later today.

Ordered 3 more presents for ds1 yesterday, only small ones, they are now tracking on quidco:D My total seems to be going up fast!!!

Putting together a shopping list for next week at some point this weekend, will have it delivered next wednesday. That will be novembers grocery finished and I have to say, I know I will be well under budget this month, I wont lower it in december as it is xmas month, but will from january.

DD is now awake so the rest wont be far behind... better get on...

JAMIEDODGER

Morning PAP:) I see you:D

I am still behind with the washing due to rubbish weather here on south coast! Today doesnt look much better. At least all school uniform is ready to be ironed!

Off to a party with dd this afternoon, prezzie bought and wrapped. Urghh a totally uninspiring day!

macgirl

I'm with you with the washing and wrapping Jamie!

I was toying with not wrapping them from Santa this year (as mine were never wrapped!), but OH said "we" can't do that - when it's actually "me" that does it :rolleyes:
Well done for starting early :T Hope you get on top of the washing - I'm off to do mine now!
Have a good day x

beanielou

Im bunging pressies into Tesco value gift bags this year & will seal wth a chrimbo sticker.
Thats more than enough effort me thinks!

macgirl

Oooh I'm loving that tip beanielou - no messing!

JAMIEDODGER

Morning guys:)

Hi Macgirl!

Beanie - excellent idea!!

Up earlier this morning dd woke up and is now downstairs with me. DS1&2 have an inset day and I am off to the gym this morning.

Got a lot of housework done yesterday and I am up to speed with the laundry. Asda delivery booked for this evening. Have spent just over £40. Had a yummy pasta bake for dinner last night and the kids have leftovers for dinner tonight.

Only one lunchbox to make up this morning as DS3 has school dinners.

jtb2412

Hiya JD/everyone xx

I'm still about (and reading lol) just busy as per ususal ! Glad everything is trotting along nicely JD, will catch up with you all very soon ! xxx

JAMIEDODGER

Hi jtb:)

As usual I didnt get chance to post at the end of the week, mental with college, never mind!

Xmas shopping going well, have made a huge dent in it already, kids almost finished now. Have ordered brother in laws prezzie and done most of stocking fillers too:)

Next week I am off to ikea, will be buying a bookcase and some plates but dont really need anything else.

On friday I am sposed to be going to the disney shop, so will be picking up a few bits there. I have allocated a budget to that to prevent me going mad:D


Next week I will also be ordering my dads ipod, this is from me, my mum, my sisters and husbands and all the grandchildren, he is going to love it!

I am hoping to have finished it all by the following wednesday then I can relax lol

Have a great weekend all xx