Hello DFW my old friend...

elantan

snaggs sorry to hear aboutyour current run of bad luck , just so not what you need just now, but i am glad atleast you have the money for yorkshire, it may not be where you want to take it from but atleast it's there

all the best chick xxx

Ellidee

Snags could you 'squat' at your old house again to save money ? xx

Snagggles

Thanks El. I am definitely very glad I had the extra money this month, or I would have been really struggling by now.

Hi Other El. Last time we went down, we squatted at my old house, but bf's back doesn't cope very well with camp beds, and as we will have two full days to ourselves, we are thinking of it as a sort of holiday. We rarely get time without the kids, which...I know....is par for the course when you're a parent. But Ben has only been a 'father' for 6 months, so I feel like I should make sure he gets time out. Not having family nearby means we don't have babysitters, so even the odd meal out together takes months of pre-planning.

I should just ask him to pay really, because he would, but I'd feel ridiculous asking him for money to pay for a trip that is only happening so the kids can visit their dad.

Maybe I'm too proud, I dunno.

Snagggles

Woohoo, PC survey completed and £3 earned! Every little helps.

Snagggles

I don't know if anyone remembers that a couple of years ago, my sister had a baby who had toxoplasmosis and they weren't sure she would survive? She did, and she's amazing and beautiful, but has been officially diagnosed with !!!!!! cerebral palsy today. The diagnosis isn't a surprising one, as it has been suspected since before she was even born, but still, getting the diagnosis isn't easy for any of them.

Anyway, off topic really but I just wanted to tell someone.

taxi73

what a crappy time you are having at the moment xxx sorry to hear about your nieces diagnosis xx

Snagggles

Thanks Taxi. Those weeks where life seems to be ganging up on you are hard, aren't they?! Very glad it's the weekend.

Even more glad that we don't appear to have much planned and can relaaaax!

In case I haven't spent enough money recently though, after having paid for my daughter's dance show costumes (£12, and she doesn't get to keep them - that's just to wear them for one performance), they have now emailed to say she needs a specific t-shirt (£5), some tan tights (don't know how much but for her size I'll have to buy them from the dance shop) and....they are going to send out a list of other items the kids will need for their costumes. :wall:

You have to laugh really.

Buffythedebtslayer

Hey Snagggles

hope you are ok and :eek: to the dancing expenses! bloody cheeky that they keep the outfit or don't let you get your own stuff.

take care xxxx

beanielou

All the best people have that diagnosis

Sparkles87

Ouch to the cost of the dance outfits! I remember my friend at school doing dancing and her mum was always wiped out by it. Think our baby will do gymnastics - if she likes it, not that it's any cheaper!

Sorry to hear about your niece but a confirmed diagnosis can open doors to a lot more help