Mooloo's New Home, New Year and New Start part 3

Savvy_sewing

I have spent about 3 hours working on my budget. Some of the figures have had to be guess work, as i didnt have the oomph to do it since march. Now that i have a rough idea of everything I am hoping that i can keep myself on track for the rest of the year!.
Managed to cut out a pair of diaper pants but nothing else today. DGD was rather demanding. I went out to the Post Office and posted off my letter to the council and a sewing order. Then we went to the park, but it started to rain so we had to come back. I drew up another pattern but didnt get to the sewing machine as DGD just doesnt like me to when she is about/awake.
My BF has surprised me by texting that he is coming over this evening. Bonus. So I better get madam settled as he will be here soon. Actually he just drove up.

MrsAtobe

I know you're engaged elsewhere now but I hope you both have a lovely evening together. I've read all of this thread, and I have to say that I think the way that you've coped with the hand that life has dealt you is truly amazing and gave me the (much needed) kick up the proverbial when I was feeling sorry for myself this week.

queen_vi

mooloo just had a look at the things you make they are fantastic you have a specail talent

Savvy_sewing

MrsAtobe wrote: »

I know you're engaged elsewhere now but I hope you both have a lovely evening together. I've read all of this thread, and I have to say that I think the way that you've coped with the hand that life has dealt you is truly amazing and gave me the (much needed) kick up the proverbial when I was feeling sorry for myself this week.

Had an evening watching TV, but DGD had a few ups and downs so it wasnt as peaceful as we would have liked. But thats the price we have to pay for having a toddler about. It was lovely to see my BF, and to have that extra time with him. Dispite him having to get up for work at 6am. But it has also given me some me time, to have a cup of tea, empty the washing machine and write my diary up to date. Thankyou for the compliments. I am not sure I actually diserve it, but if it has helped you one way or another, then I am pleased. I think that is why the doctor suggested that I write a book. But I am struggling on how to set it up etc. So its not going to be an easy thing to do, and to fit in with caring for everyone, and setting up Mooloos properly.:eek:

queen_vi wrote: »

mooloo just had a look at the things you make they are fantastic you have a specail talent

Hi Vi,
thankyou very much. Not sure its very special talent, but its something that I enjoy, and that I know that some others are not so able to do, so hopefully I can use this ability to suppliment the income and to at least cover the costs of my passion for sewing!.
I have had to come to earth with a bit of a bump, as my sewing room is now a bit chaotic, and there is fabrics all over the place. I am hoping that i can get my work regular, and onto my website. But its very complicated to me. Need help with that I think, and all the time that I am trying to do the technical stuff, I am missing out on the making!.
Such is life. Cannot change it. Would love to go on a computer course, to update my skills, with microsoft office, excel, and word, and also web design, etc . But I really do not have the time or energy to be doing it this year. So I will just have to bungle along until DGD is in school next September.
Seems a life time away, but I realise that time is going by so fast now.
In November DGD will have been with me for 2 years! I actually cannot imagine life without her now. Well I can imagine what I thought it would be like, but I would miss her, and dont want to loose her. Dispite having days where I am exhausted, tearing my hair out, and crying into my tea cup! or wine if I have any in the house.

Printers Ink actually got around to refunding my money, after many emails, and phonecalls to them. I would really not recommend them to anyone. They came out with excuse after excuse as to why they couldnt pay me back yet. What a hassle.
Thats now in my Paypal account. So the few odds and ends that I have put bids on on Ebay will be covered by that, and I will leave the remainder in, incase I need any accessories to finish off my makes.

Right time to get on and check the post, the bank balance and the rest of my jobs to be done.

Skint_Lynne

I got my delivery today Mooloo, and very nice it is too. Thanks very much.:D xx

Savvy_sewing

Skint_Lynne wrote: »

I got my delivery today Mooloo, and very nice it is too. Thanks very much.:D xx

Glad that it arrived safely and quickly. Good old post office.
I havent the energy to sew tonight.
I was looking after DGD2 as well as DGD today. So my arms are a bit achey. Although she is still only a dot really, at 11 weeks old. But still holding and patting her, has taken its toll.
Its days like this that I realise that I really did do the right thing last year in saying that I couldnt take the boys. I would just never cope.
A few hours is one thing.
I told Biggest of Mooloo, that I didnt mind, as long as its only for a few hours, once a week!. Get the warning in now, that i will not be able to babysit loads!.

Took DGD across to the doctors today, just incase she has a urine infection. Hes given me some canestan cream for her. Hopefully she will get a better night tonight.

I have been continuing to work on my budget. On the SOA, on the yearly budget, the cashflow, and all the other not so exciting options that I am facing.
I paid half of the car insurance today, and will pay the rest next month. Its a lot dearer by the time I added the things I find necessary. The option to have a hirecar if anything happens to my car, not just if its the thirdparty's fault. So if its damaged out here on the road, then I would get one, or if its stolen.
I also have my no claims protected. As its 10 years or more, I dont really want to loose that.
So its £280 in the end. So I am glad they let me stagger the payments, so its not going to take the funds away from my holiday. I may just manage to rob peter to pay paul, and have about £250 spending money by the time we go away, on top of the 245 euros I already have in the drawer. But its litterally going to be using up all the storecupboards, and having a good stock clear out, and trying not to drive the car and save petrol, during the week, so that I can still afford to go to Oxford on my alternate weekends.
I think that the things I want to do with the garden may just have to wait a bit longer.
When I get back off of holiday, I will be trying very hard to bring the Savings/emergency funds back, and doing as much of a cash neutral christmas if I can.
Although trying to do the surveys is so mind numbing that I am not getting very far with them.

DGD is still banging around in her bedroom. I hope she settles soon.
I think I may well be retiring to bed early myself.
I havent been out, except to cross the road today. We had to cancel the trip to see her aunty.

DS rang wanting his banking details. He was at the jobcentre.
He has asked to borrow his money from Biggest of Mooloo instead of from me! (He will have to start to pay her back when he gets his money.) Looks like his job at the pub must be over. They were not very good at giving him enough shifts. The people that he is living with. (The family from hell- still demanded £20 rent from him/or lodgings. as they want for part of this week, and part of the week he went away). Dispite he only sleeps on their sofa. But at least he hasnt asked me. So thats a bonus.

Twin1 has gone on a camping weekend. The weather has been overcast and a few spits here, but I have no idea what its like in Bristol where they were going.

Time to relax, and have an early night I think.

Savvy_Sue

Bristle's been OK today, and tomorrow's meant to be very nice, I believe. A little damp on the M4 heading east tonight, but nothing to write home about.

She's not at the balloon fiesta is she?

gizmo111

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Bristle's been OK today, and tomorrow's meant to be very nice, I believe. A little damp on the M4 heading east tonight, but nothing to write home about.

She's not at the balloon fiesta is she?

Hey Sue I never knew you were local - we must get together sometime:j

Savvy_Sue

gizmo111 wrote: »

Hey Sue I never knew you were local - we must get together sometime:j

likewise!!!

Molly41

Ive just come back from that neck of the woods and really enjoyed seeing all the balloons. Such fabulous designs. We have determined to go down next year for it so perhaps we can have a mini MSE meet.

Hugs Mooloo - try not to worry too much about money (I know much easier said than done) and have a lovely weekend xx