A trilogy in seven parts.....hypno's latest efforts

hypno06

Yes, OH is generally on side. I say "generally" because he largely leaves me to it, in order that it gets done, because if it were left to him, we would be in real problems. For example, he sold some bits and pieces, an invoice was raised as requested, and the money never came through. Last night I saw the chap who was arranging payment and gave a gentle "nudge" for the money (£50, so a useful amount) and was told "Oh, I gave him the cash ages ago".........so not only did I feel an idiot for chasing something we had already had, but OH had spent it on "bits and pieces" ie nothing, and so that £50 didn't go on the debt, or anything in the budget etc.

Much as I would like to hand things over to him, it would be dangerous, and would cause me far more stress than doing it myself!

As far as the children go, we have been in this situation for so long that they don't know anything different really. This is "normal" for them, and I have always been open with them about the situation, so they are very understanding. I know that from time to time they get the "not fair" feelings, but we all get those, so it is nothing more than that.

So, yes, things could be a whole lot worse!

Mudbath

Hypno...are we married to the same person?? My DH is 'onboard' with sorting out money. We have a weekly budget which I take out in cash each week. When it's gone it's gone....supposedly! I do the online banking daily and see little amounts here and there to which he says....oh yes, I just needed x, y and z. Aaaahhhhhhhh!!!! WELL TELL ME SO I CAN ADJUST THE BUDGETS!!! {mudbath goes and lies in a darkened room and breathes deeply!!} :rotfl:xx

rtandon27

Mudbath wrote: »

...are we married to the same person??...

Ditto!!!

My OH was made redundant last year, so for more than 1/2 the year anything other than the basics was a definate NO! -- He's now working again (so we can actually pay the bills) and in line for a bonus! - His version of what to do with it is to spend, spend, spend until I point out that we have to put it back into the debt pot, and pay off more than the just the minimums. -- He understands the theory of being Debt Free -- putting it into practice it's another story!!!

Mudbath wrote: »

{mudbath goes and lies in a darkened room and breathes deeply!!} :rotfl:

Can I join you? We could also try theraputic growling!:rotfl:

shaun40400

Can I join you? We could also try theraputic growling!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

beanielou

Another one here for the darkened room!
My back has gone into spasm & I cant stand up straight or walk standing up.
Im like a wee old woman all bent over~eeek.
And the medication makes me feel yuk~baaa.

shaun40400

beanielou wrote: »

Another one here for the darkened room!
My back has gone into spasm & I cant stand up straight or walk standing up.
Im like a wee old woman all bent over~eeek.
And the medication makes me feel yuk~baaa.

hay welcome to planet shaun
baaaaaaarrrrrking
ouch for your pain ....wont hug you cus it,ll hurt:o
so xxxxx

hypno06

beanie, I too would hug, but don't want to make you go ouch any more.

beanielou

shaun40400 wrote: »

hay welcome to planet shaun
baaaaaaarrrrrking
ouch for your pain ....wont hug you cus it,ll hurt:o
so xxxxx

hypno06 wrote: »

beanie, I too would hug, but don't want to make you go ouch any more.

Thanks guys.
I just feel so pants.

pania

hands a hot water bottle and ibuprofen to beanie. xxx

Mudbath

You have my sympathy Beanie. I put my back out a week ago and the painkillers make me float on the ceiling and feel urghhh!

I'm definitely in for the therapeutic growling.....

gggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
grrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggrrrrrrr
grrrrrgggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Oooh feel better already! xx