Missy’s family of 4, paying off debts, saving for a house and just trying to survive!

missymoo81

Sorry for the Delayed post. Am currently in Lincoln as had to take new truck for a timing belt change 🙄 6 hour round trip with the actually belt thing taking 4 hours. I’m so bored and could be doing so many better things with my time. Have a 5am start tomorrow too. 

Money wise I am ok at the moment ex still hasn’t paid the maintenance. Going to text him tomorrow! 

Shopping wise I Forgot to book an online slot so will actually have to go in store which to be honest should be Cheaper as will prob go to lidl. Will prob go tomorrow or Wednesday. OH still hasn’t put up washing line so have MOUNTAINS of washing. 

Desperately need to dye my hair, as in it looks AWFUL but can’t do it on my own and OH is always busy. V annoying as don’t want to pay £65 to have the hairdresser do it. 

Hope you’re all ok x

missymoo81

At work and more than a little bit Tired! Just need to get through today. Have a workout and a private tuition session which is not great as exhausted. But needs must, V tempted to cancel the PT but it’s money and they’ve already paid and it would just extend it for another week. Have text ex re maintenance, we’ll see how that goes......

Managed to order Roo’s emblem jumpers and some leggings with a discount code for me for work. Just need to get some blue t-shirts and tights for May, should possibly have got PE tops but didn’t think Of that and order date for t-shirts has been and gone...... Both children need new coats so will go to Primark for those nearer the time. We’ve got hats and scarves etc for winter so should be ok there. Although whilst in primark May get May some more hoodies as she’s grown out of all hers but don’t have the budget this month so will have to wait for next! Can’t remember what my food budget was for the rest of the month..... need to check as could probably squeeze that a little!

Was really good and made tuna pasta last night for today, and we have that for lunch today, rather than a meal deal. Do need to get some shopping. Thinking of chicken salad for dinner. 

Shopping list
chicken
peppers
squash
bananas
sweetcorn
fajita mix
salad stuff

Lots of other stuff I’m sure!

PurpleFairy26

Well done for fitting so much in, particularly when you are tired. Hope today is a bit quieter for you and you get the maintenance payment. 

missymoo81

Ok, so I’m sat here waiting for the plumber. Landlord is paying for us to have a gas cert as it has to be done every year. I’m watching something called The Middle, It’s a sitcom, I’m not one for watching them but it’s actually pretty cool, it’s about a family and all that goes on. Quite funny. 

Have spent quite a bit of unnecessary money the last 2 days On coffees and dinner last night, had a nightmare day and just wanted to chill out. But will take it out of the emergency fund as that is my overflow as there is no play in the ordinary budget. Something I need to look at in the long term.

Desperately need to do some washing today but OH still hasn’t put up the washing line, going to make it his first job when he gets up! I’ve got a nail appointment at 1345,  not something I should be spending money on, I know, but I’m on show all of the time and need to look a certain way, and it gives me a chance to actually spend an hour with a friend that I’m going to try and convince to come back to classes..... 

I’m at work at 3-10, teaching 4-5.30 and having a meeting at 7.45pm. Need to get some shopping at some point between 5.30 and 7.30.

Plumber is delayed, so will come next week instead So I’m sat drinking coffee and watching tv. Going to sort money out, do some washing (I can always put it on the clothes horse) order Roos T-shirts etc.

Other updates, for those interested. My curly hair seems to be loving the curly girl method! Well my version, a satin pillow, Johnson’s baby shampoo and garnier blends conditioner! It’s actually growing and falling out a lot less. Trouble is it’s growing outwards as it’s getting thicker and it will obviously take a little while for the length to grow but I’m sure it will catch up with itself! Still haven’t dyed it though, may get OH to do that When he gets up too......

Still need to write my shopping list. Will do that now too. Omg it’s so warm isn’t it! Not the best day to work in a gym! 

missymoo81

Felt bad about having my nails done so managed to scrape together enough cash so it didn’t come out of my budget. 

Got to work and the whole world seemed to be there. Felt really out of place, unfortunately that’s how I feel whenever I do something for me. Like I’ve then missed out on something I should have been doing......

Not feeling too happy at the moment. Miss the children terribly and ex still hasn’t paid the maintenance. Just need a hug really, but instead I’ve got to work for hours 😢

jwil

Sorry you are feeling down.  Have a hug from me, and hope your day has improved.  Hope ex pays the maintenance soon. x

missymoo81

Thanks JWil! I really appreciate it. Love how friendly and nice everyone is on here. 

MagicCat

Sorry to hear ex still hasn't paid, really frustrating.
Another virtual hug for you - it's great you did something nice for yourself and got your nails done. Hope work goes quickly!

PurpleFairy26

Virtual hug coming your way. Hope DH has put up that washing line, one of those things that’s a 5 minutes job but will save you loads of time. I know it’s a PITA and you’re already really busy but could you do it if he’s not. 

missymoo81

Thanks so much MagicCat and Purple. Very much loving the hugs. So work is done, what a very long and hot shift. So sticky! 

And purple OH did put the washing line up, and I managed to get 2 loads dry, well I’ve just bought them in and they’re a little damp. I’m hoping the heat in the house will help dry them as I can’t be bothered to re hang them, they are currently in their basket.

Popped toTesco and got some chicken and curry sauce for dinner. Took the money out of OH’s wallet. Have a Tesco order to pick up tomorrow, just need to add a couple of things, it’s more expensive at £45 than I wanted to pay £40 was the budget but it’s not too bad for 9 days for the 2 of us. Im just going to have a look through it in a sec and see if there is anything I can take off. 

Just about to have a shower and cook some dinner. Have to take the bike for a service tomorrow. So another day wasted! As it’s 2 hours travelling each way, and 4 hours to wait. Have to work at 1930 but apart from that I’m not in. 

Hope you’re all ok