Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

HairyHandofDartmoor · 5 January 2022 at 5:40PM

BalanceBy50 said:

So pleased and happy for you @HairyHandofDartmoor! Congratulations and I am sure you will smash it xx

Thanks BB50 ☺.

pennywisepoundstupid said:

Congratulations on the new job, i'm sure you will settle in really quickly and enjoy it . xx

Thanks Penny ☺.

HairyHandofDartmoor · 5 January 2022 at 5:44PM

Chrystal said:

It's really made my day to read your post Hairy (dancing emojis here!)

After a fraught year you will now be able to start getting your life back the way you want it to be, and I couldn't be happier for you.
I'm sure you'll be fantastic working with the little ones, and they are so loving and so funny that hopefully the pleasure will outweigh the (few) tantrums. )
Great that OH has started to lose some weight. I'm sure it will help with his health, but probably also with his motivation and self esteem. Life can be extremely difficult and tiring when carrying a lot of weight.
Lovely that all your boys are at home with you, and that DS3 has the job he wanted. It must make you happy having them all there. Sending loads of (((hugs))) XXX

Thanks Chrystal ☺. You're right that I can get my life more how I want it now. It was hard volunteering again when I'd got used to being paid. DH does find walking and other things less tiring now he's lost weight so I hope he carries on losing it.

teafor2 said:

Hi HHD It's lovely to hear from you and the news about the job is fantastic, especially after you've put so much hard work into becoming qualified. Glad to hear OH is moving in the right direction with his health and that the boys are all doing well and pitching in to help out financially.

I've not been on hear for a while, but loved reading your diary so shall make more of an effort to pop on - no pressure mind lol.

Wishing you and all the family the very best for 2022. xx

Thanks TF2 ☺. I'm going to try and post more frequently now. I hope all is well with you.

Seasidegal58 said:

A bit late to the party but I'm glad to see you back posting and congratulations on your new job!👍🥳. Good news on hubby's weight too!
Happy New Year to you and your family Hairy and I hope 2022 proves to be all that you wish for. x

Thanks SSG ☺. Happy new year to you too.

HairyHandofDartmoor · 5 January 2022 at 5:47PM

Sunshine_girl2 said:

It's lovely to see you back posting , you were missed . Many congratulations in securing a job that you love. I am sure you will settle in before long. Great news on DH losing 2 stone, you can definitely tell . Glad you had a lovely Christmas. Enjoy the rest of the holidays .

Thanks Sunshine ☺. I'm going to try and post more regularly now.

jwil said:

Happy New Year

Happy new year Jwil ☺ .

milann said:

Hope 2022 is a good one for you all 🎉👍

You too Milann ☺.

Fidelia said:

Not sure when you start your new job, Hairy, maybe you've been back a few days already. Just wanted to say I hope everything goes/went well and that you are very happy and fulfilled there.

Take care x

Thanks Fidelia ☺.

HairyHandofDartmoor · 5 January 2022 at 5:57PM

I did my first day in my new job yesterday but without the children. We were tidying up and organising resources, etc. It gave me a chance to get to know the staff and they seem very nice.
Today was my first day with the children and I had a lovely day playing with duplo and sand 😂. There was the odd tantrum and tears, but that used to happen at school too so it's something I'm used to dealing with . When it was time for some of the children to go home a couple of the others decided they wanted to leave too 🤔 so they had to be quickly distracted 😂. I've started to get to know some of the children and the daily routine. Judging by today I'm going to enjoy working there ☺. I'm feeling tired in the evenings and my feet are a bit sore but hopefully I'll get used to it and feel less tired eventually.

I hope everyone else has had a good day today.

milann · 5 January 2022 at 6:30PM

I’m so pleased it went well for you today 👍

Willowtree222 · 5 January 2022 at 6:37PM

Great that you’re loving it so far. X

elizabethhull · 5 January 2022 at 6:39PM

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

I did my first day in my new job yesterday but without the children.

Sounds ideal !!!! Even I could do that...........

I'm glad you enjoyed your first day WITH children - there will be the odd sticky day (possibly literally!), as there is with all jobs, but it sounds like a good start. and hopefully a pleasant working environment. I expect the feeling tired will gradually lessen as you get used to what's expected of you.