Benbenandme's Next Installment ...

benbenandme

Evening all, had a good day out on a fieldtrip, very hot and ended up iwth a thumping head from too much sun, but mustn't complain about this gorgeous weather

Tonight ds went with mum to the beach with the dog while I have blitzed the flat ready for the ex in-laws visit tomorrow Will be glad wonce its over and done with tbh, but will be nice to have a few hours to catch up with stuff while ds is out and the place is tidy

Plans in general for the weekend include making the most of the weather, food shopping and getting ds homrwork sorted, thats about it I reckon

benbenandme

Hmm, I'll be glad when its tonight ... the ex inlaws are due here in an hour and a half and I'm not looking forward to it one little bit I know its good for ds to remain in contact with them, but for me it feels strange, I don't particularly want them back in my life, or in my home, and I am concerned that conversation with them will be very awkward (due to muppet ex situation) and I'm also concerned with what they may say to ds while they're out today :cool:

I know I'm probably worrying over nothing, just feels better writing it all down, I just will be glad once its over and done with. I know somewhere in there they will ask when they can see ds next, they can never just leave it for a week or two and see how it goes, they have to have it arranged asap They won't get it their way though, it will be a vague "ooh, we're busy for a while, I'll let you know"

I should be planning how to enjoy the time today, but I know instead I'll just worry instead The flat is sparkly and tidy (purely for their benefit lol), so at least thats a plus. I may have a lazy afternoon and get the new months finances sorted, stick a few bist on ebay and go for a walk along the clifftop when its a bit cooler later

pinkladyof66

Hi benben i do hope today goes ok for you, i understand your worrying, try not to worry too much and enjoy the nice weather and before you know it ds will be back with you. I am going to try and get some stuff on ebay myself i am busy spring cleaning as we meet our little one on Monday 10th and he will move in 24th oct, so trying to get really organised. I may even start my own diary - !! but i doubt anyone would want to read it.

benbenandme

I definitley would read it LP, do start one!! I'm so so happy for you, you must be excited beyong your dreams

benbenandme

Just ordered a personalised christmas card for mum and dad from ds for free (see grabbit board ), I can never find one that says Nanna and Grandpa in shops, its always nanna and grandad or grandma and grandpa :cool: So this is a good way of saving me the hassle of searching the shops and saves my pennies too, win win :T

debtfreefuture

How did it go today? Hope ds wasn't too fazed by it as it's a new situation for him xx

benbenandme

It seems to have gone fine, but then they let him choose what to do today and he wanted to go on three different buses Can't believe in this heat they didn't take him to the beach, instead they let him dictate and spent the day on hot stuffy buses :cool: Their problem ....

He hasn't had a call from his dad today either, so since the 5th September the only contact he has had with him has been one 5 minutes phone call.

I seem to have developed a cold / sore throat over the last 24 hours, so am heading off for an earlyish night tonight

beanielou

Try to take care of you.
You will most likely to more likeky to pick things up as you are stressed.
Chucks the vitamin c.

benbenandme

Thanks Beanie ... I dug out the strepsils from the medicine box, bbe May 2010, just shows the last time I had a bad throat

benbenandme

Morning, another bright sunny one, loving October so far

I did my electric meter reading just now for the start of the month, £28 spent last month on electric, leaving the account £138 in credit with this months payment still to go out :T This should be enough to last the winter and when my fixed price deal runs out in June hopefully there will still be a surplus in there to help with the inevitable hike :cool:

This morning we're having a lazy one, getting homework done etc, then this afternoon we're off out with friends to enjoy the sunshine