The New Me And Our Quest To Become Debt Free And Have Self Belief

jjb_3

tears of sadness and tears of joy, my son is three & half and does not speak. but we wouldnt change him for anything sometimes kids are the only thing that keeps us going.keep your chin up.kids do wonderful things to our hearts.

chevalier

hi weller
Well done on paying the some of the debts off. No matter what size they were, it is still an achievement.
I love the idea of the 'naughty boys from outer space'. I will NOT be telling my 5 year old about them, he is mischevious enough as it is....!

waddy80

Weller,

I'd just like to say thankyou. I have just read all this thread and it has made me cry, laugh, and shout!
Although I don't have any kids (does the OH count?), things in life get on top of you and this thread has inspired me to take a few of those things and change them. If you can deal with your mum etc, I can deal with a few debts, a half renovated house and problems at work.

thanks again

Waddy xx

PS Hope everything is ok and You go girl!!!

sallyjo_2

What a lovely little boy you have! Isn't it just a mother's lot to shoulder the world's guilt!
If you concentrate on your children and partner first, then use that strength to stay determined on the tough course that is debt reduction, you'll weather those storms.

XYZ_2-2

When I was growing up we didn't have much money, and at times it was tough. My parents didn't talk about it much. Now I'm 28, just paid off student debts and truly content. I see my friends making themselves miserable because they think that money is what makes them happy, and measures their worth. They work all the hours god sends, daren't take time off work, bend over for unreasonable bosses because they think the world will end if they lose their job, put off having children and forget that it is the people that surround you that make you happy. I don't think I've ever asked another person how they are and been told that they are completely, blissfully content with their lot, but I am, and I wouldn't have had my childhood any other way because of it.

nooksky

Wow! I have read the whole thread and I feel I have been on the ride with you weller!
You are truly amazing Weller and have such a special Husband and Children.

halloweenqueen_2

Way to go!!!! Well done!

moonlightpjs

Again, thanks for all your messages of support - it means such an awful lot. Happy to report everything fine and dandy in the Weller (not really our name by the way) household, had a lovely Mothers day with plenty of hugs and kisses from my babies and lots of spoiling from Andy he's even done all the ironing - he forgot it was Mothers Day until last night when Sam reminded him so they had a rushed trip to the local shopping centre at about 7pm last night!!! Men, eh??? Got some wooden roses from Sam- he said they'd last forever so am chuffed to bits with them and they are beautiful and a little teddy from Mollie who was very reluctant to part with it, bless!!!

Sent Mum a card and she rang to thank me but I didn't answer the phone - just still not ready but it will come. Andy took the kids up to see her and my Dad yesterday and everything was fine. She was pleased to see them and Sam was pleased to see her - its him that counts after all.
Taking each day as it comes and we have even booked a holiday - well, its only in MIL's caravan so isn't costing us anything apart from spends but I imagine we will be spending much of it on the beach and Andy wants to teach Sam how to fish so not planning on spending too much. Am now going to do a bit extra shopping every week so we can take most of food with us. It will be lovely to get away as we haven't been away properly since Sam was a baby - though we went to EuroDisney for 3 days before Andy went into hospital (2004) as we knew it was going to be a hard year but my Dad paid for that though Sam was scared of Micky Mouse, Donald Duck etc so we didn't have such a good time but it meant we had some time alone - just the 3 of us before Andy started his ops.

Anyway, this was just meant to say thank you to you all - again - can't thanks you all enough xxxxxxxxxxxxx

glenstan

Hi Weller, so pleased that everything is working out for you and yours , you seem to be so much stronger in yourself. Your caravan holliday sounds to be just the right one, your children are young so doing your own thing will be the ideal. My own daughters are grown up , however they fondly remember the happy times when we went on caravanning hollidays, when we went, swimming in a heated pool every day , rode 4 wheeled bikes, caught crabs etc in rock pools, and had pennies in the arcade machines. The point I am trying to make is, that if it is something just a little different from everyday things, your children will enjoy and remember them for many years to come, regardless of the cost. ( Take plenty of photos) Hope you have nice fine weather when you are on your hols.

moonlightpjs

Everything was going so well but it never lasts does it? Sam had come home from school today in his PE pumps as somebody has pinched his shoes whilst he was doing PE :mad: and its chucking it down. Really annoyed and school say they will look in to it but I can't afford him new ones till Easter so he'll have to wear his old ones that hurt him. Feel awful, know its not my fault really and he can have all the shoes he wants soon but you still feel like you're letting them down, don't you?

Never mind, tomorrow is another day.

Bl**dy shoes and boots - thats all we ever think about in our house!!!!