The single track road - life on a different path

MeandO

Hi Andy and welcome aboard

Not sure whether to say 'sorry' you're in the same position as me or 'glad to hear it', as, I'm not sure about you, but my ex and I get on well, so I'm aware things could be a lot worse but in some ways it makes it much harder.

I shall be hunting you down for decorating and YNAB tips then for sure. I have a whole 4 bed house to do, so if you finish yours early, feel free to come round with a paintbrus.!h:rotfl:

Your comment made me smile as I just realised the paint I've bought is grey!!!! :rotfl: must be my subconscious picking the bl00dy paint to match my mood! Although it is a nice kind of grey.... and to be fair, I did test lots of bright colours for a wall in my kitchen over the weekend so it's not all doom and gloom

Happy painting
x

Levi-

Feel the love! BOOM!

You're an amazing mum and don't ever think differently - sometimes a weekend lazing around is essential, especially if you both were below par! Has your son got a pet? I know LL benefits from this companionship in place of a sibling (I get the same "oh he'll always be lonely" type guilt feelings) but I assure you your son is just glad he has his awesome mommy hope your week is sunny and full of hope xxxxxxxxxxx

MeandO

Thanks Levi, you're such a star :starmod::staradmin:heart:

No, no pets. With me ALWAYS being at work and actually home very little, they would get neglected, so unfortunately not really an option. He's getting to the age now where he wants his friends to come and play, so when the weather's a bit nicer we'll start having some days in the garden with kiddiwinks I think, that should help.

I actually gave myself a kick up the &rse and did some work last night... only to run out of supplies half way through :mad:! I got 3 orders completed though and will order the paper I need today to do the rest. Unfortunately it's £50 a packet :eek: but it does eventually pay for itself a few times, I could just do without having to fork out for it presently.

Today I've made sure I've brought breakfast and lunch to work with me, so no more buying both like I did yesterday.

Have a good day all
xx

bugslet

Hi MeandO

Just a comment on the BP and stress. My OH was very ill for a few years and my BP skyrocketed to 226/136:eek:, a few years early it had averaged out at 121/82, which is about right.

I felt the stress never really went away and alongside only partly effective standard BP meds, I found taking a low dose beta blocker quite helpful. If you are feeling stressed out still, then maybe that could be worth discussing with your doc.

Good luck with your new life:)

MeandO

Thanks bugslet, wow, that was a scarily high bp! :eek: I haven't received the results back from the 24 hour test yet, but may phone them today to see if they can tell me anything. I did peek at the screen throughout the day though and some of the readings were much lower and looked fine, so I have my fingers crossed.

I want to start getting back to a good level of fitness again as I have been letting that lapse of late, and it makes me feel so much better both physically and mentally.

Hope the stress continues to lie low for you too.

x

Levi-

Hi MeandO - loving the new avatar have a great day xx

Levi-

Oh, meant to add - I hear you on the pet, LL would have an entire zoo if he had his way but thankfully we are able to have the one dog because my fairy god neighbour comes in every lunch time to talk him for a quick walk and a toilet break xx

MeandO

Thanks Levi, there were concerns from some I WAS actually a minion... although I kinda like the idea if I'm being honest, think of all the cool stuff you could get away with!

Does your FGN have a sister/brother/close relative who would like to move near me please? I can bake... and we're house-trained and everything! :rotfl:

MeandO

I've just completed an online shop, using My Supermarket.
Not sure whether I believe the 'you've saved £29 on a shop' claim, but ASDA came up the cheapest, so I've gone with them. Delivery is booked for Friday night (I'm sure Friday night's used to be more exciting!), and came in at £46.65 which is more than I would usually spend, but we have guests staying this weekend, so I'm catering for 2 extra.
I shall be adding it to YNAB as soon as I get the actual cost in.

Levi-

House-trained? Blimey, you're already one step ahead of us then
I'll ask her but we are working on cloning and there is already rather a long waiting list. Everyone should have an FGN :A

Great on the ASDA shop. I'm still working to get mine down to £35 a week with the help of the lovely folk on here and also doing more of it in person at Lidl / Aldi instead of having everything delivered, but as you well know, doing shopping in person with a 4 year old is not often a huge amount of fun

£29 saving is great! Good job. x