gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

gratefulforhelp_2

Quick would definitely be best, tbh I don't think she will be with us much after Monday. We never know, though.

gratefulforhelp_2

Pic is a bit small, but that is herself in the avvie.

eta and again here

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=34e3qjt&s=7

DH is ok, loads of M25 traffic.

Pleased with self as gained only 9lb since getting preggers. Obv not to be recommended normally, but am v.overweight, so 4 lb of that is baby and the rest must be placenta and so on.

gratefulforhelp_2

I've just realised of DH isn't home on Monday night, I will have work, the DDs and a whole load of marking to cope with, and its extreme exam board marking.

Hell.

gratefulforhelp_2

No change this morning. Going to try to reclaim the house and take DD1 riding, well both of them obv, but DD2 just sits on and thinks she is riding.

Also promised to make spring rolls a la "I can cook" with DD2, and moussaka for DH, though when he will be home to eat it, who knows.

I need to meal plan
online shop
chase up the very rude parent of one of DD's friends who hasn't replied to her birthday invite
download the final markscheme and modify my copy
do the ironing
mark..................

gratefulforhelp_2

None of those things done yet, but am going to make spring rolls with DD2.

twinklie

I cannot believe you are as pregnant as you are and are still managing to keep this pace up!

cha97michelle

Prioritise hon. Sounds like you are worrying if you are posting in the middle of the night. Can anything be dropped or delegated? Can DDs help do any small chores?

Twinklie is right, you are still doing a lot, which is probably why you haven't put a lot of weight on. Saying that, i put on about half a stone with DS2. (I'm still that weight now and just very grateful i am not as heavy as 9 months pregnant with DS1).

Good luck, and we are here for moral support.

Beautiful pup by the way. Can see why you are happy about her.

twinklie

I can't see pup pic cos I'm on my mobile, but will defo look later.

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks guys. I am having a bit of a low at the moment, since I am wondering how long this can go on for. I can manage for a weekend, but longer?...I have to keep reminding myself that it would be waaay worse with a puppy and a baby as well.

Spring rolls are cooking, about to unload wm and then strangle DD1 who has been pestering me about painting since she woke up. DD2 got priority since DD1 is getting to go riding later, and DD2 missed ballet since we were with the puppies.

I will rally when I've had some coffee.

gratefulforhelp_2

Oh well, the final markscheme is not out until tomorrow so I can't do that or mark. Last load of washing is just finished, and I need to get logs in before it gets dark.

I shouldn't be humping baskets of logs or washing, but what's the choice. Is looking like DH won't be home tomorrow either, and its horrible, I'm on tenterhooks all the time. It was so refreshing being out of the house for a bit.

So I will get logs in and try to face the ironing.

DH is being very good and calling me with as much info as he has. This too will pass this too will pass.