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

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  • WannabeFree
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    Good afternoon :)

    The weather has been lovely today. My appointments went well. We then spent an hour in the park while youngest had her pack lunch. It's lovely to get some fresh air again. We popped in salvation army and dropped the clothes off plus got a coffee £1.20 spent. They have some free activities on over the school holidays I think the smalls would enjoy. It's hard finding things all 3 will enjoy now DS is 10 and youngest is still in the younger age bracket.

    I hope the weather is nice enough to walk through the park on the way home from school although it's a later finish tonight as they have something on at school.

    I'm also hoping all the fresh air means youngest will actually sleep tonight! This always happens when we change her meds around.

    Hope the sun is shining for you and you've had a lovely day :)
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  • WannabeFree
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    Now we are waiting for the bus home. Sorry for broken posts but I don't trust the bus WiFi not to lose my posts :o

    Also been to the bank and sorted some things out and been to the housing to report the leaky roof and dodgy back door.

    I'm feeling so much lighter and happier and I think now is my time to prove to myself I can do this. Im in control and we will be happy and make memories :D

    Still waiting for E D F to call :cool: will chase them this evening.

    x
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  • teafor2
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    Hi WB :) It's really nice to read how positive you're feeling about everything. It is hard trying to find things for everybody to enjoy when there's an age difference, but even if there's just a couple of things you can all go to in half term it'll be nice to get out of the house for a change. Enjoy the rest of your day. xx
  • I'm glad you're feeling more cheerful Wannabe and it will do you and DD good to gt out in the fresh air :).
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  • milann
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    Glad you managed to get a bit of fresh air and hopefully it’ll help little one sleep.
    When does ds go on his residential - our school went last week for year 3 - just an overnighter and next week for year 4 which will be 2 nights away. I should have been going on both but had to back out as I’m expecting to go in any time now - I was gutted as I really fancied going.
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you :)

    It has been nice to get out today. We've been out since 8am and just £1.20 spent on a coffee :)

    Finally home and smalls are eating, then bath and bed so I can iron the uniforms and clean the floors before I join them. I'm so tired! I've had too many late nights and early mornings and it's definitely catching up.

    Has anyone had to verify their identity to pay pal but doesn't have photo ID? I have tried speaking to them but they just keep telling me I need photo ID but I don't have any :( I feel like I'm going round in circles and they've limited my account until I provide it! Nothing has changed on there other than I needed to update my bank card as I lost the one that was on there :(
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  • teafor2
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    Glad you've had a nice day :)

    I'm pretty new to PP but hubby has been using it for years and has never had a request for photo ID. What do you mean when you say they've limited your account? Can you only do a certain amount of transactions per day? Really don't know what to suggest about photo ID if you have none. The only types I can think of are driving licence and passport and there must be loads of people without either of those :o What a pain in the rear :( xx
  • beanielou
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    PayPal is a blooming pain sometimes.
    Take it you did not manage to phone TV licence people? x
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  • teafor2
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    Morning WB :) The weather is lovely here this morning, although a bit on the cool side. Are you and DD planning on getting out and about to make the most of it? I'm off to do my usual Tuesday shop and coffee meet up :) Hope you have a lovely day and manage to sort out the PP problem. :o xx
  • WannabeFree
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    Good morning

    Sorry I didn't come back last night both girls where causing hassle. DD had sore legs and was crying till 1am! And youngest well was just her. We got up late this morning :o still made it to school etc on time (my kids have never been late I hate it) but I hate the feeling it gives me so I need to make sure I'm in bed earlier.

    I didn't sort PayPal :( I've rang 3 times and they say I need photo id *bangs head against wall*
    I'll try again later as we have stuff to do this morning.

    I spoke to TV License waiting for them ringing me back. I've definitely overpaid by around 6 months :o

    I also need to chase E D F today. They didn't call yesterday!

    Me and youngest both have an appointment this morning. Then I need to call and get the older two booked in for eye tests.

    Not sure what else today will bring. It all seems so busy :o

    Sun is shining and I'm happy :)

    Have a lovely day

    x
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