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

teafor2

That's fair enough then. What will the other 2 do, take something to keep them entertained or are they able to join in as well.

The birthday ideas sound lovely especially with a picnic and movie night.

What colour are you thinking of doing the girl's room? I painted DD's bright pink once that she chose. I knew after 5 minutes I wouldn't be able to live with it but carried on regardless. Every time I walked in her room it made my heart sink, I absolutely hated it :rotfl: And to add insult to injury when we painted it the next time it took 3 coats to cover it.

WannabeFree

Think something neutral this time Tea then I can share the paint between both bedrooms - The one I'm in now is bright pink _pale_ it's even worse that's its basically an empty room with a set of drawers :rotfl: It doesn't even have curtains to hide it.

So yeah lesson learnt. Will go neutral on the walls. They have butterfly bedding and curtains so there's still some pink in there I slept so well in youngest's bed last night I've decided once the birthdays are done and dusted my top priority is sorting myself a bedroom.


I will take the other two something to do in my bag, and some snacks and a drink

teafor2

I've always been a neutral fan although I like a splash of colour here and there, but the DC's are allowed to choose their own bedroom colours. Although after the pink saga I put my foot down slightly and did persuade DD to pick something less vivid.

I remember a few weeks ago you saying you'd moved bedrooms and were really happy that you'd done it, but I've missed or you didn't actually say, that you've not got a bed. So when you say you're getting on the sofa you actually mean to sleep? xx

WannabeFree

Girls would probably choose bright pink or purple :rotfl:

I don't have a bed or anything in that room other than a set of drawers so far Been trying to finish sorting the smalls out first

x

Kiffer

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armchairexpert

Wannabe, I'm so sorry that you don't have your own bed! Once you've got the kids sorted, maybe ask around? Single beds, at least, definitely come up on our local give-away site or very very cheap quite often. I have one spare, but I think postage from Australia might be a bit much...

You sound like you've got the birthdays sorted, but in case it helps: my girls are 7 and 10 now, and big hits for both of them in previous years have included a diary with a lock, a necklace with a 'secret locket', and the bigger one has been obsessed with origami since before she turned 9 - if yours like crafts, origami is great because it's quiet, not messy and can be done anywhere!

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Hi,

You're better posting this in the main DFW board.

teafor2

Morning WB. Hope you have a nice day and the party isn't too traumatic. As the Mum of birthday child I'd make sure I talked to you and include you in the group, unless of course you prefer not to join in. Whichever way it goes, enjoy the coffee. xx

WannabeFree

Thank you armchair, I will have a better look at origami it looks like something DD would love. A neighbour thought she had got a bed for me but it never pulled through. It's not urgent but will be sorted at some point I agree Australia is a bit far

Morning Tea, we aren't going to the party. Youngest has woken up more full of it this morning

WannabeFree

Birthday ideas at the front of my mind - takes it off youngest appointments and tests. So I'm thinking - I will paint the girls room but need to do some filling of holes first (this was my old room that hasn't yet been touched since I moved here 7 years ago so still plaster walls ) Then... Paint and polyfilla etc £19

DD1- her birthday first - A blanket/pillow (£13), A lamp (£6), Something to store/organise her pens/pencils (£7) and a cushion to make her 'desk' chair more 'her'(£5). I'm also in the middle of making her a desk which will be done for her birthday.

DS - He's next - He of course has his residential trip too. - An outfit (£14), A lamp (£6) and a blanket & pillow (£13)- maybe curtains if it fits in the budget (£12)

DD2 - Some sort of toy (£15), an outfit (£11) and blanket & pillow (£13)(girls share a room so she will benefit from the lamp DD1 receives)

I have my list for the bits needed for the cakes. Will go and get those this week. It also includes corn and a bag of sweets. We will have movie nights on their birthdays and a 'picnic' on the living room floor. (£6 + Gift card)

Once all the smalls are sorted I am going to save for a bed and to paint my own room. Then bedding/curtains. This will be a 'late birthday' gift to myself. Swapping rooms with the girls I still have no regrets over.