Starting Again

Skint_but_Optimistic

entered a competition to win a washing machine. That would be nice!

Skint_but_Optimistic

A couple more comps entered. The snow is here and is here with vigour. (although its having a lull of mild blizzard at the moment)

Ive decided to leave work early and collect my daughter from school on the way.

I mentioned this to the husband who said he would be travelling with me, and then working from home for the remainder of the day. He said he may have to just go straight home himself as I have too many stops to make on the way.

Now is this not indicative of my life? My poor old dad who is pushing 70 is concerned about getting his car out the street. So therefore it comes to me to collect my daughter from school. My daughters bag is in a state fit for nothing and I said I would get her a new one today. My son is at the childminder, and I need to collect him at the due time. This adds up and at the end of any given day I have at least one errand to run. I can never go straight home.

ANYWAY. Whinge over.

Skint_but_Optimistic

:cool:

Now, we all have those issues where a family member makes a gracious offer and we are thrilled but there is a dark side to it all. We have had that with the offer of a holiday.

This would involve my lot, MIL and FIL, 2 BILs and their girlfriends, one of whom I have met twice. A villa to house the 8 of us.

The week has already been pencilled in.

I have been sounded out about it and I passed it on to my husband to deal with and in any event he cant have that week off work.

Its a lovely thought but it is not the mindset I want for my frugal 6 months, nevermind sharing with someone I barely know.

Skint_but_Optimistic

Some coupons for money off at the coop by email. Its very cold, so I will make some paper logs.

millionaire_in_training

Busy lady as per usual. I always feel guilty when I read your diary as I am usually sitting on my backside. Am going to start some ironing now

Skint_but_Optimistic

paper logs are fabulous.
Todays plans are more of the same but I do need to get a bag of coal.

Will of course be doing surveys and comps and have paid the 50p off amex. Feeling rather down so I will take a day off on Friday.

Skint_but_Optimistic

I did a benefits check up and I should be getting some child tax credit or other. I will ring up and see.

Tonights fun will be: painting.... log making ... ironing..... surveys and wine (just a glass because of a tough work day) and ringing tax credits.

Skint_but_Optimistic

Damnit forgot to ring tax credits!!!!

Best get on with questionniares.

Its absolutely BALTIC here. I am FROZEN!!!

princesst84

Fingers crossed for tax credits, a few more pennies in the pot wouldnt hurt.

Ive booked Friday off too, got in Monday and decided I couldnt handle a full five days this week Plans are to sort the bedroom and get some stuff sorted for Ebay. MUST get back on the Ebay wagon!!!! If I write it here I must stick to it :rotfl::rotfl:

Skint_but_Optimistic

Cheers princess I am not holding out much hope but you have to keep trying!