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It's going to be an expensive week!

My little nephew was born this morning! I'm so delighted, he is a long awaited bit of joy in our family. The last few years has seen a lot of deaths including the 2 most amazing women (our mum and our nan, both on the same day, 4 years apart).

So, It means a trip to see my brother and his wife, a gift and some flowers for the grave (I have to go visit while I am there). But today I don't care because it's only money and happy days like this come along so rarely.

Had to share my happy news, I am bursting with smiles :D
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"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" - Albert Einstein

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  • Boomdocker
    Boomdocker Posts: 1,201 Forumite
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    Congratulations on your wonderful news. :j
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  • woo hoo, great news :j i am sure the small amount of money you spend will be 'allowed' after all it is a celebration :D
  • LJD1_2
    LJD1_2 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
    Congratulations on the birth of your nephew. It's things like this that put it all in perspective.....hugs to you all.
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  • cattie1
    cattie1 Posts: 2,068 Forumite
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    congratulations, aaw thats some lovely news-that seemed like it was well overdue!:j
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  • Verbatim
    Verbatim Posts: 4,831 Forumite
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    Congratulations. I bet you'll be a super auntie.
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  • Nice one - think of it as a good expense though :beer:
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  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    Congratulations, to you and your family. You are right, times like this the money spent comes a far second.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • ozzyfan_2
    ozzyfan_2 Posts: 599 Forumite
    Congratulations to you on the arrival of your nephew Toto, enjoy your trip to see him for the first time :)

    :j :j :j
  • kathfisch
    kathfisch Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    Congratulations - that's great news :j Just the right kind of thing to spend your hard earned cash on :D
    Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue Q
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  • meerustar
    meerustar Posts: 8,562 Forumite
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    Congratulations Auntie Toto :j :j

    Have a lovely trip! :T
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