I will cut my coat according to my cloth. {Edited by Forum team} 2019

Savvy_sewing

Been given some polystyrene balls reclaimed from bean bags. So no excuses not to make some Thermal bags now.
But not tonight. My shoulder is still sore and I need to rest it today.

Savvy_sewing

Morning already. I wish I could sleep better and without bad dreams. I wish I could wake up refreshed instead of with tired eyes, and puffy face. I tried staying up a bit longer, and thought it would help me but even with my sleep mist I took a while to drop off, and woke several times, but getting back to sleep was the problem. Oh well I can't expect my brain to change over night!

So today I am back in work, able to work upstairs as my friend comes in today. So she will do the social media stuff, and serve and I will tackle the alterations as there are a good few in to do. I haven't brought anything home to do this week, and I am hoping that I will get a good start today and not need to. I still have to find time to cut out some bags.
I also have to get the website updated. So I will have to block time or it's not going to happen. I had ordered some year planner last year via Amazon which were supposed to be here by Tuesday and I got an email from Amazon Tuesday saying sorry but not saying when the new one is actually going to arrive. So back to pen and notepad then!

Imagnu_2

Mooloo, if you go to http://timeanddate.comyou can print off planners and calendars for free. We print monthly ones and put up 4 months at a time to keep track of family comings and goings.

Apologies, the planners are only available with subscription, but you might still find the monthly calendars useful, you could tape them all together!

Savvy_sewing

Well the work is coming in thick and fast.
I made a skirt for that fabric artist today. He wanted as cheaply as possible. That so annoys me. So a no frills, no hand sewing job. 75 minutes from pattern to outfit. I am not sure I'd like to work at that speed though.
I managed another no spends day. And am keeping to the menu plan, really trying to cut the waste.
My shoulder is sore so I will be careful.
Had to laugh just got a text message from Barclaycard telling me that my credit rating has gone up. Erm thanks but I don't need it.

I am cutting my coat accordingly remember!

Savvy_sewing

Dreams! Confusing, unnerving, and darn right weird. I wake disoriented and alarmed. I really need to get to grips with life, as my dreams clearly show my subconscious brain is not a happy one.
I can't describe this morning's last dream, too distjointed and too weird. But it played on my mind and kept me awake in the early hours. Dispute trying to think positive and grateful thoughts.
I suppose that my chaotic life is why, but oh I wish I could take control of those dreams and feelings when I wake.
One day I will have a good sleep and no bad dreams!
One day I must wake up with a bounce!

Time for a shower and wash away the night.
I have a busy day ahead and I still haven't cut out any thermal bags.

Savvy_sewing

So after I opened up the shop my first task was to find a couple of duvet covers in the workshop and cut out all the components for four thermal bags. It took about an hour. Then I did my repairs. I seemed to have found my flow, as I could work upstairs and not have to be interrupted much by customers collecting etc. I managed to finish £167 worth of jobs, and would have finished a zip in a jacket for another £30 but I got a pin in my finger and started to bleed on the coat!!! So time to stop and as it was just passed closing time I just decided to clean the spot and come home.
Defrosted a ragu mix from Wednesday and boiled potatoes for mash. So we have a cottage pie with a grated cheese topping in the oven.
Can't wait to try it.
I managed another no spends day, and we managed to bank £180 for the shop, plus card payments will go in in a few days.
So concentrating on bringing in the cash as best as I can.
Feeling better than I did this morning.
Had a letter from school inviting me in to discuss Dgd as she is entitled to Pupil Premium, which I know the school have been claiming ever since the criteria changed 3 or 4 years ago. But what I didn't know is that they can use it to help with one school uniform a year as well. That would have been good to know in the past, but handy to know that I can claim back a full uniform next time I buy one.
I also believe it can help with her residential in March.
That would really help me as I was struggling to find the £55 a month at the moment as I cannot pay myself a wage when I don't have it in the bank.
Soon, soon.
Things are going to come together.
I had a call from the Foster carers for the boys.
Apparently the only thing holding back the return of the boys is the fact they still haven't sorted out their bedroom. That this weekend has changed and the boys are to go to DS and her on Sunday till Tuesday, so he can start school where they now live on Monday. Then the same the next weekend with a view to full return on weekend 27.8th lock stock and toy box.
If the house is not in order the social will be doing paperwork for a court order. They will loose the boys if that's on the cards.
I do feel awful because I told her that I believe the boys best interest is not with the family, but with a new family. It breaks my heart but I cannot see them having a happy life if DS is not happy. He appears to be very depressed about life as far as his talk with his sister.
He doesn't really want to be with the woman. But thinking stupidly that he has to stay because he wouldn't get the boys. I really think he needs to get away from her!
But I cannot interfere. It is their business not mine.
Time for that cottage pie! I am starving!

pollyanna_26

You're really getting organised now Mooloo . The meal planning must be making a real difference both financially and less stress . The meals sound healthy too.


Good you got 4 thermal bags cut out . It's good news about the school info too . Everything seems to be coming together .


I hope as things fall into place the dreams and sleep problems will lessen . You've had so much going on in your head over the last few years in many ways it's bound to stay in your head during the night . We carry our worries with us 24/7 so as each of yours is solved you should begin to feel the difference .


You're wise not to interfere re ds . As I said recently he has to sort this himself . Well done for seeing they aren't ready to have the boys back at this point and telling the foster carers your feelings .


I must admit there are a number of things to consider .
If they split up who would have the boys ? Neither of them sound able to care for them alone due to the shifts .


GF does come across as lazy but your son could have sorted the boys room .


It isn't easy to fathom but at the moment I cant see returning the boys as anything but a disaster waiting to happen.


Meanwhile give yourself a pat on the back . You've worked wonders over the past week . I hope dgd is settling back into .school .


polly x

Savvy_sewing

It's the parents bedroom that's not ready. They are still sleeping on the couches downstairs.
No wonder they are tired. I will call at 3 after work and offer to help this afternoon. But I hope they will have done it. More for comfort if nothing else.

Savvy_sewing

Quick tea break before my next fitting.
Teaching at 2pm so heater on in the top floor workshop or my fingers won't work.
My first hour and a bit, making cushion covers for sale. Two lovely black and white cushions done, photographed and on the FB Pages.
Not got access to the website from the phone.
I enjoy being creative. Simple things just to relax me at the start of the day.
I need to go shopping after work as I have a few birthdays coming up. Don't enjoy Saturday afternoon at the shops.

hb2

Hi Mooloo, I'm sorry that your sleep is not restful. Everything is harder to manage when we are tired It sounds as if your brain is working at night on the things you are able to bury during the day. I agree with Pollyanna that the dreams should diminish as you cross things off the 'worrisome' list.

It is clearly a difficult situation with your son and one to which I don't know the background but it does sound as if you have done what is best for 'the boys'.

Good news that you will get help with Dgs school uniform!

I hope that your day goes well and that you will be able to get some 'me time' somewhere over the weekend.