The mindful MFW: A healthy, happy journey to a mortgage free life!

greent

museumworker wrote: »

Operation Pig-to-twig is the best I can come up with right now!

Best. Name. Ever!:T:rotfl:

museumworker

greent wrote: »

Best. Name. Ever!:T:rotfl:

I may have ahem, [STRIKE]plagiarised[/STRIKE] been heavily inspired by my diet book for that one but worth it for the :rotfl:

Had a lovely Xmas and Boxing Day. Kids loved their presents, Christmas dinner was delish, plus we had a nice carvery meal with extended family today. Started my diet today and all going well, easy to stick to and feel quite full so not really feeling the urge to pick which I normally do. Lack of caffeine is probably the hardest bit, but a decaf coffee with cream was a pretty tasty substitute. We have £30 to put back in the pot as some family gave us money for the two youngest and they had so many presents from us we just decided to buy one back for each and say it was from them, which worked well and will help a little financially. We also received £40 in cash from a relly so we’ll pay for a night out together in January with that.

I’ve ordered some cheap exercise gear from Mr A, as need some stuff to cycle in over winter.

Working on end of year round up and plans for 2018...

pinkypig

Well done on the healthy eating, I must start tomorrow - I've eaten soooo much cheese:o

Great idea on the gift buy back. I used to find when mine were little they were happier and more content if they weren't overwhelmed with loads of different things.

All the very best to you and yours in 2018 xx

themadvix

Well done on starting the diet already MW. Glad you had a lovely Christmas.

museumworker

pinkypig wrote: »

Well done on the healthy eating, I must start tomorrow - I've eaten soooo much cheese:o

Great idea on the gift buy back. I used to find when mine were little they were happier and more content if they weren't overwhelmed with loads of different things.

All the very best to you and yours in 2018 xx

Funnily enough, cheese is encouraged on this diet - just not the crackers, bread or relish .

Kids definitely fare better for a few meaningful things in my experience. However I still overbought this year .

All the best to you and yours too PP X

themadvix wrote: »

Well done on starting the diet already MW. Glad you had a lovely Christmas.

Thanks Vix. I figured starting it now should mean I’m over carb flu by the time I get back to work. Plus will hopefully be a bit more in the swing of things in terms of food prep etc. At home I can make bacon and egg for breakfast but will have to think of something else for my working days. At least there will only be three of them come Jan .

museumworker

Been bit of a bleh day. DD1 off to friends house for 5 days, OH saw her onto the train. He was at work so I had both kids to myself. It’s been a while since I’ve looked after both on my own and especially with the cold and sleet we didn’t have much option but to stay at home. There were some good moments - did cornflour gloop on the tuff tray an aunt bought them for Christmas, and they played with that and their figurines for about an hour. Also got the train set out as we’d bought some v cheap stations (I think £2 each) which they both played with together. However quite a lot of shouting (DS) and hitting (DD2) which made it feel like a long and stressful day. Waaayyyy too much telly just to get through. Tomorrow I think I’ll venture to softplay with them which will cost a few quid but get us out the house. I’ve messaged a few friends but not heard back, although to be honest it is very difficult to do play dates with them as DS gets frustrated very easily and then acts out - it’s under investigation but other parents are understandably not very tolerant of this. Or he can be bullied by older kids quite easily, like at a party the other night where they were shoving him around the room as part of a ‘game’. At times like this I really do feel quite isolated.

Anyway, have stuck to diet and my hunger pangs are non-existent which is a major turnup for the books. About to have tarragon turkey with wilted spinach. Yum!

newgirly

It's always a long break between Xmas and back to school/ work/nursery isn't it! Hang in there and don't feel guilty for having the tv on

museumworker

newgirly wrote: »

It's always a long break between Xmas and back to school/ work/nursery isn't it! Hang in there and don't feel guilty for having the tv on

Thanks newgirly, it certainly feels long with OH being back at work.
Today feels like a better day already. I got up with OH so showered and dressed early, kids breakfasted and dressed and now playing with toys quietly in the living room :j. In half hour we’ll head over to soft play. Might be meeting with a friend for a day out tomorrow, should know later on.

Today’s ta dahhh list:
* [STRIKE]packed lunch[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]soft play[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]empty dishwasher and reload[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]washload on [/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]sort clothes in our bedroom[/STRIKE]
* Sell or trade in KMed DVDs
* look up friends mobile number and message

museumworker

Quick post as v tired. Took kids to museum, it was manic and they had moments of being EXTREMELY difficult (think rolling on the floor on a public throughway for 5 mins :eek:) but DS said he loved it so will call it a win. I used my free membership so there was no cost, although needed more water and DS wanted drink from most expensive corner shop in world so £3.50 spent (Yes, on two waters! :eek:)

Two washloads done
All dirty washing sorted
All clean clothes put away (until tomorrow )
House tidied for cleaner
DW emptied and rebooted
Bedding changed
Saw friend
Stuck to diet
Downloaded free book from library app to read

Catch up tomorrow

MW x

museumworker

Just woken up after a solid 8 hours sleep to a beautifully tidy bedroom (mostly, there is a messy shelf but that can be tackled. Maybe the manically busy day yesterday was worth it!

Ta dahh this long weekend

* [STRIKE]Finish shopping list[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]weekly Shop - Mr L and Mr W[/STRIKE]
* Message friend re: birthday
* Washload x [STRIKE]6[/STRIKE] 4 :eek: that should conquer Mount Washmore once and for all!
* Finish tidying DD1s room
* Read 99p book samples - some books I really fancy in the Boxing Day sale on Amazon
* Read! Have downloaded a free book from library so want to read that
* Audio book - have three to listen to now free from library
* Post end of year review - drafted
* Post 2018 ambitions
* Draft blog post on 2017
* Sleep more!
* Charge Fitbit to use
* Daily Mindfulness
* One Yoga session
* Day trip outdoors with kids
* Return candles (£15)
* Return hobby craft (£7)
* Collect fitness clothes from Mr A
* Get YNAB up to date - have £1700 in account more than it says and no idea why!
* Pay off AMEX card - over £100 earned in cashback and incentives so far! :j Referral code available - pm me if interested.
* Measure kids feet as am sure DS toes are poking out
* [STRIKE]Buy paint sample for living room[/STRIKE] It’s up - I like it but OH not so sure
* Finish sleep training DD2
* Find mobile phone
* List DVDs
* email two friends overseas

Well that’ll keep me busy :rotfl:! Have a good bank holiday everyone!