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A new start for Mooloo

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  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    The next payment on the waterbill is on Monday, so its going to be finished by april, but then the new bills will be in. But at least it wont be a previous debt!
    The electric and Gas, is a lot slower as the payment is less a month, and the bill considerably bigger. I also kept getting messed up with the payments, then they had to reset the dates and it delayed things, etc etc, But now they are on a standing order, lets hope that that makes it easier to keep control of it.!

    My eldest daughter has the day off today, and she is coming over soon to take DGD out for a while. she may even have her for the night, if her boyfriend is ok about babysitting. Thats good as they are talking about fostering her, if things dont go right with twin1. It is obvious that I am not going to be able to carry on with this forever. Everyone on here knows that I am struggling, so that would not come as a surprise.

    DGD is getting excited that her aunty is coming, and has gone and put her shoes on, but they are on the wrong feet.!!!
    She is undressing and dressing herself more and more these days! But her combinations are a bit odd!!

    The butcher van has just been, and DGD wanted to have some grapes, so I have spent £4.80 on grapes and 8 sausages.!!!! But they are lovely sausages. Last time I got the sausages I think they worked out at around 43p a sausage, but I will use them for Valentines day with BF!!

    Twin2 didnt ring me back about the social services visit. I will call her a bit later.
    Twin1 has popped up on MSN, but doesnt stay on long.

    Better go and get a back of clothes etc ready for DGD to take with her.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    DGD has gone off quite happily with her Aunty. So I actually have the next 24 hours to myself! How brilliant is that?!
    So now what shall I do first? I have to be careful, as I am still not 100% so I dont want to over do things. I definitely want my me time. I have a bit of grocery shopping that I need, and the obvious housework that needs attention. I have a hair dye in the cupboard, so I can do that. If I can get my arm up long enough.
    I think I will have to make a list and work my way around whats the best to do without a 2 year old in tow!!
    Mind you its going to be strange to be on my own again, no son, no boyfriend, and no grandchild to have to worry about. Just me. Selfish time. he he.
    Biggest of Mooloo is definitely my angel at the moment.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • bertiebots
    bertiebots Posts: 1,433 Forumite
    Mooloo forgive me if I am just going over old ground, but dont know if you have thaught of taking dgd to a local sure start for support etc. I found the links for you and dont know if they would be of any use http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Preschooldevelopmentandlearning/NurseriesPlaygroupsReceptionClasses/DG_173054

    Did the search based on your location.....
    http://childrenscentresfinder.direct.gov.uk/childrens-centres-search-results/?searchstring=northamptonshire

    Hope you enjoy your free time !
    JAN GC- £155.77 out of £200:D FEB GC £197.31 out of £180:o. MARCH GC - out of £200
  • candygirl
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    Mooloo wrote: »
    DGD has gone off quite happily with her Aunty. So I actually have the next 24 hours to myself! How brilliant is that?!
    So now what shall I do first? I have to be careful, as I am still not 100% so I dont want to over do things. I definitely want my me time. I have a bit of grocery shopping that I need, and the obvious housework that needs attention. I have a hair dye in the cupboard, so I can do that. If I can get my arm up long enough.
    I think I will have to make a list and work my way around whats the best to do without a 2 year old in tow!!
    Mind you its going to be strange to be on my own again, no son, no boyfriend, and no grandchild to have to worry about. Just me. Selfish time. he he.
    Biggest of Mooloo is definitely my angel at the moment.
    Aww she sounds like a lovely girl, and so mature:D:DHave a pampering day hun, dya your hair, have a read n chill out for Gods sake:D:D;)I get knackered having my DGD a few days a week and over night, so I can only imagine how you feel:oTry and recharge your batteries today:A
    "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"

    (Kabat-Zinn 2004):D:D:D
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    Keeping Motivated, I have been intouch with the FRG. They were the ones who gave me the template letter to send to the Social Services. Which they also checked before I sent it.
    They have tried to be very helpful.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    Bertie, I have located the Sure Start, and Twin2 is supposed to be going there with one of her Nieghbours. Here you have to book a session or something. But I said that I would take DGD over, if we can get her in, its 6 miles or so away in Brackley.

    Now I am off to have a bite to eat, then going to meet Molly41. Cant wait. Hope we reckonise each other, no roses in the lapel at this time of the year!!
    Then this evening, its the Pamper evening. !!
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
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    Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed our cuppa and our natter. You are truly inspirational and very warm hearted and generous. Remember that if I can help you please let me know. Hope you enjoy your evening off and have a lovely Valentines Day xx
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    Molly41 wrote: »
    Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed our cuppa and our natter. You are truly inspirational and very warm hearted and generous. Remember that if I can help you please let me know. Hope you enjoy your evening off and have a lovely Valentines Day xx

    Hi, not sure I am inspirational, but if it helps both of us, thats got to be a bonus. I really enjoyed it too. Couldnt believe how fast the time went!
    I went back to the Charity shop and spent the rest of my donated funds! Bought sewing patterns, and a cardigan, some buttons, and novelty buttons, a heart shaped trinket china dish, and a copper heartshaped jelly mould. So I feel like I spent a fortune, but of course it was not, and it gives a small hospice some money.
    I went to Tesco afterwards and got my bits and bobs. Just lit the fire, after bringing in the last of the logs. Good job they arrive in the morning.!

    I must admit I am worn out now. Time for yet another cup of tea, while I cook my spaghetti bolognese!

    I look forward to meeting up again soon, if you can put up with me!.:rotfl:

    It really gave me a boost today.
    Thanks Mooloo x
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
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    Definitely! Im up for a cuppa anytime. Have a lovely weekend x
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    My dinner is over, and I have 2 hours to pamper myself before I watch Silent Witness part 2. Missed it first time round.
    Feels strange not having to listen out for a little voice shouting "granny".
    Finished off my card and choccys. Look better then I thought they would be. so I am pleased about that. Hope BF will like them too.
    Has made me realise that I could probably Sew a card for my Mum, who's birthday it is next Wednesday, and even possibly one for my Dad for the week after!
    I managed to sew while watching TV. so I will get my thinking hat on as to what I can sew.!
    Right I am off to enjoy my Pamper time. Got to dig out some of those little bottles of something that I had over the years!.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
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