*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Island_mum

Good morning all! I have missed so much I'm not sure I'll be able to catch but I'll try - Happy Birthday to all those I've missed.

So I've got a £150 to pay for hen party activities for those who remember my dilema over money. However I'll not need to pay for any drinks while we're there as I found out this morning that we're expecting! A bit earlier than planned with DD being 10 months old but, providing all goes well, I'm 4 weeks now :-S

Have spent most of the morning feeling a little sick with fear for the cost of raising two :-)

Hope everyone is well
xxx

princesskitty29

msgigglewick wrote: »

As for valentines we're quite slushy i guess all year round. Flowers, cakes, treats for no reason other than 'im thinking of you'

We're like this, we try really hard not to take each other for granted. Every year at this time my OH always says 'I don't need to get you anything as every day is like Valentine's day with me!' :rotfl:

Own_My_Own

Island_mum wrote: »

Good morning all! I have missed so much I'm not sure I'll be able to catch but I'll try - Happy Birthday to all those I've missed.

So I've got a £150 to pay for hen party activities for those who remember my dilema over money. However I'll not need to pay for any drinks while we're there as I found out this morning that we're expecting! A bit earlier than planned with DD being 10 months old but, providing all goes well, I'm 4 weeks now :-S

Have spent most of the morning feeling a little sick with fear for the cost of raising two :-)

Hope everyone is well
xxx

Congratulations xx

Snugglebunny8

morning all, sending lots of hugs to all those that needs them

Pinksteps Im so sorry about your dad honey, am thinking of you and hoping your DS continues his recovery and has a happy birthday despite the situation xxxxx

Freespirit I hope you are ok hun, am sorry to hear you are feeling poorly and are worried and stressed about the bills, its such a horrible feeling worrying about it I know, am here if you want a chat xxxxxxx

PS I dont know if you are with British Gas but you can now 'flex' your direct debit or take payment holidays online if that helps in any way xx

MsGigglewick hope that head is better today lovey xx

Icemice good to see you hun xxx

we do do Valentines here, we send the kids to their rooms after their dinner with their gadgets and we always try and have a nice meal and a bottle of something, we are doing it tomorrow this time though as OH is in London today ... and bubbly doesnt work for me if Ive got to get up early the next morning to get the kids to school! so friday night it is. We do do cards though we don't do presents

I got the M&S meal deal, have Tandoori prawn ring starter, rump steak with peppercorn sauce and fresh chips, a chocolate mousse sort of dessert and pink Cava I shouldnt have done it really but heyho *hides*

my OH said something last night about possibly getting some Amazon vouchers, I think its something hes won through work but I didnt get chance to quiz him .. either way will be so welcome to save for Christmas! Both DD and DS are going on overseas school trips this year but its been a bit of a struggle paying for it all and I don't think we will get away this year as a family, but am so pleased they can go as they will have a wonderful time ... though I will worry myself inside out when they are away!

PrincessKitty the meal sounds wonderful! am a big fan of the USA, its my favourite place in the world, can I ask which part you are visiting on your honeymoon? xx

Bun bun I hope your OH is feeling better soon honey xx

SugarSpun

Congratulations Island_mum!

Snugglebunny8

congrats Island Mum! great news! xxx

nic2075

Congratulations Island Mum :j:j

So Sorry to hear about your Dad Pinksteps. Xxxx

jakesbakescakes

nice to see you back IslandMum - and congratulations on your wonderful news - my boys are only 15 months apart and whilst at times this can be very hard work it is mostly great that they are so very close.

Pinksteps - my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time my love x

BunBun and PrincessKitty - lovely to hear romance is still 'well and truely alive' in your households - go girls!!!!!

We have sacked valentines in our house this year... trying to be as frugal as possible.... that'll be another £10 in the pot and onto my signature when i update at the end of feb..... good decisions to save as much money as we can.... happy days x

jakesbakescakes

:xmastree:christmas tree anyone?:xmastree:
just spotted this on HUKD - 7ft artificial spruce £15 reduced from £150 at Te$co - click n collect - looks like a nice tree - HTH

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FeistyFidget

Congratulations island mum

More good news today, my work placement has been extended until the end of August. It will be stressful, but fingers (and toes) crossed we will have £8k of our deposit saved by then