Our attempt at being MF!!

Iris_Blue

This pregnancy of yours is really flying by now isn't it!

I think the H/f is behind other banks on the mortgage balance front. You want to see the payment hit the account straightaway don't you. It should update everyday not just when you OP.

yukkibear

I'll agree with food and petrol costs, they're quite scary when you stop and think about it. I've put a LOT of petrol in my car this month and I hardly drive it.

CathT

Same here yukkibear, DH has a 40 mile round trip each day whereas mine is 6 miles so we do share the cars to even out petrol and mileage but they still both seem to run out of fuel so quickly.

Another busy shift!

Colleague bought some of DD's old Next clothes so that's another £15 for the OP pot.

About to watch a film with DH but it's a long one and I have been going to bed whilst it's still light lately so could run over into tomorrow evening.

CathT

Really enjoyed the film, 'Eat, Pray, Love' and would like to read the book but at the rate I am getting through the 3 on my shelf it could be a while before I do!

Current account has gone £20 OD so will be charged £1 a day till payday Monday :mad:

Am really having trouble sleeping, been awake since 4:15 and was in the bath at 6am! DH wondered what the sound of running water was!

Got 90p on OP yesterday so payout next week would be good. Going to see if there any surveys on Toluna and do the TCB ones today.

My mum said she is going to give us some money towards the pram we bought (not sure how much, won't be a lot) so will use that to get some bits and pieces for the nursery. It won't take long to decorate and furnish a 6'1x6'6 room! We need a nice light fitting/uplighter, cot mobile and some wall decorations to brighten it up. Would be nice if it complemented the bedding I have got. At the moment there is one of those curtain tracks in there which normally I would replace with a curtain pole but think I will save money and just use what we have. Having said that I think the curtains are tab top so may have to scrap that idea

Had a chinese take away last night, not too impressed with our £18 spend on that. Don't know why I buy them as they're never as nice as you think they will be.

Right off to hang the washing out while the sun is shining and before the SPD kicks in as it is niggling at the moment.

yukkibear

Its annoying when you spend money on food and it's not as nice as you were hoping. Fingers crossed for dry weather for you for the washing. It's miserable here so nothing will get outside I don't think.

CathT

Exactly Yukkibear, we could have just made something nice to eat.

Just requested £4.24 from TCB but requested an Amazon voucher so topped up to £4.45. My Amazon account could do with topping up especially as people are starting to mention the 'C' word.

Rain has held off -for now. I'm shattered and ready for a nap but DD is playing hairdressers - she isn't the gentlest!!

AuntieMabel

CathT wrote: »

DD is playing hairdressers - she isn't the gentlest!!

This is a reason that I'm glad I've got boys and they don't do hairdressing! I've got thick curly hair so you'd all hear my screams if I was being hairdressed

earthgirl

CathT wrote: »

My Amazon account could do with topping up especially as people are starting to mention the 'C' word.

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Whats the C word? Hope you have a bitmore energy. Its so exciting decorating the nursery, I want to do it again!

CathT

The 'C' word is Christmas! :xmassmile

I always used to think about it early when I worked in retail whilst in uni as stock used to arrive this time of year. I am happy to wait for Summer to get out of the way since I left (although - have we had Summer? )

Need to buy a few bits and pieces for decorating but shouldn't cost much due to room size. I need some inspiration for accessories though! I might buy some stickaround things, my friend used them and they looked fab!

Was looking at our holiday confirmation stuff last night, we go to Devon in 2 weeks. We are having a 4 berth budget caravan (limited pictures and no floor plan in brochure) so although I'm sure it's very nice I am wondering whether to pay to upgrade. Holiday has only cost us about £110 so far as it is a Sun holiday. I just think if we have a nicer base it may make a difference on rainy days and encourage us to eat in the caravan more if we have a proper table to eat at (therefore moneysavig) In the grand scheme of things £60-80 is not a lot of money and might make a difference to our enjoyment especially if it allows us and dd more space. Any thoughts?

mooomin

If it were me I would probably pay to upgrade, just because it's nice to treat yourself when you're on holiday. If you can afford it, then why not?