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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • [Deleted User]
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    WannabeFree wrote: »
    While here isn't a desirable area I am starting to love our little house. I know who the good are and I know who the bad are. I keep myself to myself but know there is people who would be there if needed. It's local to the kids school/the local hospital and A&E. I can manage walking to everything (when I'm well)

    Others looking at the area might not agree because it is far from 'Nice' But once I shut the front door I'm getting to the point I feel happy with how we've made our home. I guess that's what matters most.

    That is such a lovely post hun and yes to feel happy in your home is a major plus xx
  • Cherryfudge
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    WannabeFree wrote: »
    While here isn't a desirable area I am starting to love our little house. I know who the good are and I know who the bad are. I keep myself to myself but know there is people who would be there if needed. It's local to the kids school/the local hospital and A&E. I can manage walking to everything (when I'm well)

    Others looking at the area might not agree because it is far from 'Nice' But once I shut the front door I'm getting to the point I feel happy with how we've made our home. I guess that's what matters most.
    What a lovely post! And with the addition of a cosy night snuggled up with the kids and a film, it sounds pretty near perfect!
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  • beanielou
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    Glad that you are starting to like your wee house :)
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  • WannabeFree
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    Night was pretty much as planned. We watched some weird kids film on Netflix but they seemed to enjoy it :rotfl:

    Thank you for the replies :)

    x
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  • WannabeFree
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    Morning :)

    Smalls away to school so peace and quiet again.

    Have some cleaning to do and the beds to make once the dryers (and ironing) is done.

    Something with Chicken tonight. Not sure what yet though but it needs using and it was gifted to us. Won't go to waste here ;)

    Nothing much else planned I don't think.

    Hope you all have a lovely day and stay safe

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  • Toni'sfriend
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    Have you got snow, W? It's pretty deep and falling heavily here. All the schools are closed which means that OH will probably be on snowman duty shortly with the two little girls next door!
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  • Mumoffourkids
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    I wish my rent was that low. I pay £1200 per month for a four bed end terrace. Once I am debt free I am saving to buy my own house and plan to do this within the next five years even if I have to get a three bed and sleep on a sofa bed in the living room at least it will be mine. I like my house at the moment as it is convenient for the shops, kids schools and train station into London but it is on a main road and the back garden isn't that big.

    You sound like you are making your house into a lovely home and that I think is the main thing.
  • WannabeFree
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    WE do have snow still, it keeps coming on and off. It's not very deep but we had enough to make a snowman and the smalls walking in wellingtons this morning!

    How nice of your OH - memories that those smalls will keep forever.

    Stay safe and warm though!

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  • mummytogirls
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    Enjoy your day WF xx
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  • WannabeFree
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    Mumoffourkids wrote: »
    I wish my rent was that low. I pay £1200 per month for a four bed end terrace. Once I am debt free I am saving to buy my own house and plan to do this within the next five years even if I have to get a three bed and sleep on a sofa bed in the living room at least it will be mine. I like my house at the moment as it is convenient for the shops, kids schools and train station into London but it is on a main road and the back garden isn't that big.

    You sound like you are making your house into a lovely home and that I think is the main thing.

    I'm a lot further up North than you. It's amazing how much rent is nearer London.
    mummytogirls wrote: »
    Enjoy your day WF xx

    Thank you MTG you too :D

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