Bumbling along to be Mortgage Free

juliejim

pammyj74 wrote: »

My kids are 7 and 8 now, and I have told them we are not doing the big parties anymore. It was getting that it was costing me about £100 each time as well as party bag stuff etc. But now they say they want friends round for tea instead but not sure I want kids running around the house My DDs bday is October so I need to decide pretty soon what we are doing!

well done on ebay stuff.

My DS's 7 in a couple of weeks and we are taking 3 of his friends to the pictures and then they're coming back here for tea. The last couple of years he's had one at a pub play area so this will be cheaper. DD who's 8 went to see the pantomine with 3 of her friends (her birthday's in January) and I paid with Tesco vouchers.

Iris_Blue

Bless him ! He sounds as if he's ready for it.

He may even want to skip the potty completely and go for the toilet like his brother. It was only my first that ever had a potty as the others just copied each other. The big bonus for you is no more nappies ! :j

The weather is lovely today, I love days like this to lift the mood.

How crafty of you to put the spread in a flora tub..I love it!

mummyofonechild

"How crafty of you to put the spread in a flora tub..I love it!"

I would never have thought of that one

Tesco_points_addict

mummyofonechild wrote: »

"How crafty of you to put the spread in a flora tub..I love it!"

I would never have thought of that one

I'm loving that too, my DH is a real fuss pot when it comes to certain things, I may have done soemthing similar..once or twice:rotfl:

TPAx

skintscotslass

cha97michelle wrote: »

ssl meant to say earlier we didn't get cheap duck tickets, but to be honest we decided at the last minute to go on it, and it was what DH really wanted to do and it was his birthday break. We only spent about £100 of our own money altogether, and that was the Duck, parking costs, diesel, and the odd snacks we had. So really, having 2 expensive nights out and the hotel as well, we had about a £400-500 break very cheaply. Youchy if we had really paid that, it is so good i am a MSEr.

The hotel was right near Q car parking, and on the same street as central train station. The docks were about 10 minutes walk away, and the shopping on the doorstep. We had a nice room with a double bed, and a sofa that was a bed if you needed. It had telly, wardrobe space, fridge and safe. There was a shower room and a separate toilet. There was a small pool, steam room and gym down in the basement. We really liked it, and tried our absolute best to get best value for money by eating our own body weight at the breakfast buffet, and then not eating again till the evening. Just in case you are still interested for your nan?

Thanks Michelle, thats sounds great. I must know where it is, but I just cant place it. I'm down in Liverpool this weekend so I'll keep my eyes open lol

Iris_Blue

cha97michelle wrote: »

I've grown a bit fed up of potty training already. I can see he knows how to do it, and we managed 3 wees on the potty and 2 accidents over the afternoon, but he's being a bit tired and grumpy now so i stuck a nappy back on.

3 wees on the potty is better than 2 accidents. He's done very well for the first day. :T Are you trying again tomorrow ? Offer him a reward..males ALWAYS like rewards no matter how old they are

How did you DH like his Flora ?

Iris_Blue

Arr how cute about the ironing board and iron. My first two had little tikes hoovers that they pushed around everywhere and even "parked" them up side by side... I wished they knew how to hoover properly now !

I've been wondering whether I should change it or not TBH. I think I'm just going to phase that one out after I've had the baby..and after the challenge of course..it'll make it easier that way all round. Thanks for thinking about it though.

I'm sorry if I upset you about the Flora comment. I meant it was "crafty" putting it in a flora tub...I knew exactly where you was coming from as my OH is the same..he wouldn't actually bother about it but he prefers the real thing

Hope you all enjoy the farm tomorrow and the weathers good for you

gallygirl

cha97michelle wrote: »

Oh how pure i was with DS1, and now i know the way.

:rotfl::rotfl:Earthgirl take note (am sure Courgette has already realised the error of her ways ). Don't forget to break their spirit as well .

Hope you enjoyed the farm.

Day_Dreamer_Girl

Hi Michelle

It has taken me a while but I have read your thread from the start!!! You are doing great on your jouney to becoming debt free. I will be following your progress and hopefully pick up some tips on the way.

Valli

Hiya Chelle

Been on hols so missed abit - but WTG on the bird watcher thingy...
and pshaw to your in-laws - grrr at them

And with a bit of careful timing you can GREATLY increase your chances of conceiving a pink baby, dontcha know