MSE Parents Club Part 13

ManOnTheMoon

redmel1621 wrote: »

Yay on the new car MOTM......whenever I type that I think of Man of the Match!!!!

On the subject of shopping, I did my weekly shop and it cost a fortune this week! Granted I had to get both sizes of nappies and baby wipes, and formula as well as washing powder and dishwasher tabs!!! But I did wonder how much your shopping must come to each week? Tell me to booger off if you want as I am a nosy bint;)

I think Man of the Match too, sometimes I think Top of the Pops (yeah I know the letters are wrong, but similar ) Someone on another thread started calling me Motty. Someone also called me in every post - MOTH :eek: Hoon? :eek:

No-one has called me Moony though

Shopping a week is never consistent, but lately it has been pushing £250, but that's only because we've been stocking up on long term things so we don't have to get them when Lucy becomes less mobile. Usually it would be below £200 and before Lucy arrived, nearer £150

I don't know if that's alot or a little, but we have 9, soon to be 10 (greedy) mouths to feed. Plus the 7 cats

I'd imagine it was quite a bit - I don't MSE as much as I used too - I rarely venture into many threads anymore and could possibly save more, but with the six figure land sale, i'm being a bit more care free - hence the expensive car :eek:

Also have to remember we have no mortgage (own outright), and no debts, so in the grand scheme of things, it's all good.

Care to say how much you've spent this week? Is it much more than usual and because of the baby?

3onitsway

redmel1621 wrote: »

Oh and do you think there might be a teeny bit of baby jealousy here

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss234/redmel1621/2010-08-18124105.jpg

:rotfl:

I have an almost identical photo of J in L's bouncy chair with her dummy and blanket - except he was 3 1/2! :rotfl:

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

Yes, was very strange the handbrake being a button on the dashboard Will take some getting used too.

You don't need to press it you know. It comes on/off when you switch the engine on/off.

Jakesmummy wrote: »

my car has one of those automatic button handbrake thingys lol, im so used to not having to do anything with it cos it comes off on its own that when i drove my friends car the other week i was driving it with the handbrake still applied wondering why it was sluggish and beeping at me oops!

Which is exactly what i've been doing all week with my courtesy Corsa. And I had to keep going out to check i'd put the handbrake on.


Susan Do you think you're not as bad as last time?, or just more prepared this time?

ManOnTheMoon

3onitsway wrote: »

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You don't need to press it you know. It comes on/off when you switch the engine on/off.

That would explain my initial - "why the bleep isn't it doing anything" :rotfl:

redmel1621

Ah that is about what I imagined:)

I spent £120 this week, yes it has gone up because of extra nappies and formula. I usually try and stick to £100pw, that is for all 6 of us and cat and BIG dog, plus all toiletries/household stuff....I was thinking even that is too much but I can't see me being able to knock more than a tenner off at most

redmel1621

Need to go feed tired baby, hopefully will be back soon xx

ManOnTheMoon

redmel1621 wrote: »

Ah that is about what I imagined:)

I spent £120 this week, yes it has gone up because of extra nappies and formula. I usually try and stick to £100pw, that is for all 6 of us and cat and BIG dog, plus all toiletries/household stuff....I was thinking even that is too much but I can't see me being able to knock more than a tenner off at most

Oh good, i'm not abnormal (in that way at least).

£120 is fair enough considering the new arrival. Things cost and i'm sure you budget as best you can, but it becomes more of a chore when you have a newborn as they take up alot of your time and when you are tired, looking for that extra few quid off takes more effort.

Off for choccies and sleeping beauty.

Sarah_Joanne

That's great news Susan. Here's hoping for a much easier ride for you this time

Well my baby is now sleeping, or at least quiet. I went back up and he'd been sick Not sure if it was anything to do with the massive mouthful of bathwater he'd swallowed. He was lying flat on his back splashing about then decided to laugh and almost roll over, taking in a mouthful as he went. He didn't cough or splutter and I could hear him gulp it down. Oh well, he's ok now.

Right well I am off to bake and I won;t be back until I'm done (or at least until the cakes are in the oven lol)

cazscoob

brilliant pic Mel!!!

I spend £110 a weeks on shopping but do try to do it once a fortnight now as its too stressful and that way i make sure things are used up and nothing is wasted. I did bulk buy on nappies and wipes so wont have to buy until christmas lol! so that leaves a little extra for goodies and treats.
I dont think your weekly spend is too bad MOTM as a few of your girls are older so i guess they eat 'adult' sized portions. I do find spending money at the butchers is worth while as it lasts longer/doesnt shrink/tastes amazing compared to supermarket meats? I have also been offered a whole Lamb from a nearby farm very cheap so i think i will need to clear the freezer out and eat lamb for a good few months lol!!!

jillie1974

fantastic news Susan

Kian gone off to bed not had any tea as he refused the spoon and wouldnt eat any pasta either. Due a bottle around 10ish. he's had 19oz since 4am which is less than usual. not sure whether to give him a bottle if he wakes or try and settle him.with no bottle if he wakes again or gve him say 3oz then keeping 3oz for later. DH not much help just went 'yeah' when i asked him. :mad:

cazscoob

Congrats Susan thats brilliant news!!!