On the up (Hopefully)

sugarcube84

Argh big reply got eaten so here we go again.


We had a busy but productive weekend. We loved one of the houses we viewed both of us are a bit gutted that we can't move yet but it gives us something to aim for. DH came home and rang round job nr 2 sites to offer cover and including using some of his holidays which he needs to take before Jan he is up to full time hours between now and xmas which is great.


I've decided to not renew ds swimming lessons after this term, I'm not impressed at all so I'm going to look for somewhere else.


To do list update

-revise, revise, revise for my exam at the end of the month 1 week to go
- workout at least 5 days a week failed must try harder this week
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- pick up parcel from clothes shop done
- pick up parcel for front room half done 2nd part arriving tomorrow
- food shop done
- house clean/tidy done apart from the kitchen
- make soup using butternut squash that's been in the fridge about 3 weeks done
- steam clean couch done
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway


New List
- fit replacement parts in w.machine and t.dryer
- clean kitchen after sorting and putting back w.machine and t.dryer
-paint front room
- buy spray for living room mirror
- buy paint!!

sugarcube84

Wow it's been a while since I updated my list, so here goes


-revise, revise, revise for my exam at the end of the month Exam done
- workout at least 5 days a week Going to start next week after I get over my sinus infection and have a break after my exam
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- house clean/tidy done
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
- fit replacement parts in w.machine and t.dryer done
- clean kitchen after sorting and putting back w.machine and t.dryer done
-paint front room
- buy spray for living room mirror done
- buy paint!! done


New List
- need to sit and tweak the forecast as hubby needs some new work clothes and some xmas spends
- spray living room mirror


Not much to report, I think my exam went well but sometimes that isn't a good sign so who knows,I find out in January so i'll forget about it until then.

sugarcube84

Well it was pay day for dh yesterday and today and it was much better than anticipated. Job number 1 have got a proper tax code for him finally and job nr 2 was a bumper pay due to dh taking on extra shifts and booking some of his holidays. So I got an extra £400 to distribute as I see fit and dh got some extra spends for xmas. Happy days.


DS has got a Halloween party tomorrow so I need to pick up some sausage rolls I've already bought his costume and got 25% off at sainsbobs I picked him up a couple of jumpers/tops as well and dh is planning on getting some work clothes before it finishes on Monday.


To do list

- workout at least 5 days a week Going to start next week after I get over my sinus infection and have a break after my exam
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
-paint front room
- need to sit and tweak the forecast as hubby needs some new work clothes and some xmas spends done, covered by his great wage this month
- spray living room mirror


New to do list
-pick up sausage rolls for party
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sugarcube84

Well we had a busy Saturday followed by a lazy sunday. On Saturday I did a mad cleaning session, dh went on the sausage roll run and cooked them whilst I cleaned. So the bathroom and bedroom have both had a deep clean and the rest of the house a quick wipe down and hoover, the front room had a big clean last weekend so the only room that really needs sorting is the kitchen (which isn't too bad) and ds room. I also cleaned the fridge!!


Then it was time to get ready off to the Halloween party followed by a trip to nannies and auntie/uncles. Home by 7.30 and phew!!


Sunday was a pj/film day as dh was working which is unusual for him,he had swapped shifts with someone. Ds even had a afternoon nap which is really unusual so I had a nice relax and caught up on some tv.


Bought a couple more xmas prezzies thanks so the tesc0 boost and free £7 @mazon so thanks MSE!!


To do list

- workout at least 5 days a week Going to start next week after I get over my sinus infection and have a break after my exam
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
-paint front room
- spray living room mirror


New to do list
- Pick up parcels

sugarcube84

Ahh good new and bad news.


So the good news is that HMRC have finally written back and confirmed that dh owes nothing for his self assessment being
'late', it wasn't late I have a submission receipt reference but their system crashed. So that's £500 we don't owe.


Got a phone call from my ponies loaner and he is lame, vet out today and it looks like his tendon so he needs an x ray/scan...wonderful.

sugarcube84

£31 of xmas presents left to buy and I've got £20 of vouchers coming through the post, plus £9.20 [EMAIL="M@S"]M@S[/EMAIL] voucher and £13 of cashback with potentially another £6 before xmas. I've also got £10 of b00ts points and £5 Tesc0. So I think xmas is covered :-)


I've not done anything on my list (booooo) but I have bought dh some new underwear which was massively discounted!!

sugarcube84

Well I had a lovely relaxing weekend, probably not going to have another of those before xmas especially if I want to get the front room decorated. :-) DH has managed to get overtime at job nr 1 which is great as it's time and a half for Mon-Sat and double for Sundays. Which makes up for him not working xmas day (treble time!!) Now that the majority of the presents are bought I now need to look at xmas food/drink and the homemade cards.


To do list

- workout at least 5 days a week Going to start next week after I get over my sinus infection and have a break after my exam
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
-paint front room
- spray living room mirror
- Pick up parcels Done



New List
- start xmas shopping list
- plan xmas cards and buy materials

sugarcube84

Got paid on Friday and have now moved all the money about and set up the payments that I need to make. Over the weekend, around ds numerous parties!!, I found time to order our card making materials and I also ordered myself a few bits and bobs using the money set aside for my spends.


My £20 vouchers have come through the post so that's probably it for survey money this side of xmas. I got a lovely surprise from work colleague on Friday, she gave me £20 worth of food vouchers (from Tesco boost so cost her £5 of points)which wasn't going to use and they were due to expire, so on Sunday we enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch out.


To do list

- workout at least 5 days a week
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
-paint front room
- spray living room mirror
- start xmas shopping list
- plan xmas cards and buy materials Done
New List
- book hair cut
- book nails/brows for xmas present to me from me
- shop for top to match my skirt for xmas do

sugarcube84

Now that all the credit card statements have been issued I have just double checked our current balances and updated my signature with our paid to date percentage. It really does feel like we are getting somewhere now :-) dh has just booked in another 3 overtime shifts as well, that will take his overtime total up to 42 hrs this month....which is amazing. So glad he has decided to take xmas day off now, so we can have a relaxing family day.


Just a couple of bits to buy for xmas now and I have started to look at my shopping list. I'm in 2 minds whether to order an xmas meat pack or to just get everything at Ald1...mmm decisions, decisions.


To do list

- workout at least 5 days a week
- tidy/clear out ds bedroom and fill new toy tidy
- get hubby to ring up and close credit card as it has a balance of +£104 which I want back!!
- steam clean bedroom carpet
- finish driveway
-paint front room
- spray living room mirror
- xmas food shopping list - started

New List
- book hair cut - Done
- book nails/brows for xmas present to me from me
- shop for top to match my skirt for xmas do started browsing but not ordered anything yet

sugarcube84

Oooh forgot I was browsing Amaz0n over the weekend and found some great value bayliss and [EMAIL="h@rding"]h@rding[/EMAIL] gift sets so I bought 3 for a total of £13, combined RRP of £36. Always useful to have a few prezzies in the cupboard!!


and I've just had a call off the vet, good news for the pony he is now sound in a straight line and the scan/xray showed no damaged to his tendon, its a ligament which is damaged which has a much better prognosis/recovery time.