What small DFW things will you do this week 1409/20?

Baileys_Babe

Popped in to update progress so far today, to find having written a post this morning I didn't post it properly. So I did my best to recreate it then the computer ate it, now I am going to try and post the bare bones.

Today I have:
NSD ✔️
Picked apples for lunch ✔️
Home educated the children for free ✔️
Checked the bank accounts ✔️
Updated the freezer inventory ✔️
B/L/D from stores ✔️
  Made a loaf of bread even lovelier than normal, wish I knew why ✔️
Dried the laundry outside on the line ✔️
Correctly delivered survey ✔️
Ongoing survey ✔️
Email project ✔️

Plan to:
Process the windfalls ✔️
Update spending diary on yesterdays spends ✔️
Contact the group about putting together an order with the wholesalers
Pmp etc ✔️
More work on my email project ✔️

This week I would also like to, most are rolled over from last week:
  Rearrange dd bedroom furniture, we have moved some of the furniture but dd needs to do more decluttering before the rest is in its new position

Rearrange kitchen shelves, this is dependant on finding the right free boxes when I go shopping ❌ no they didn't have any suitable boxes
 make a tiny batch of blackberry jam

Yesterday we visited OH parents we were sent home with some stationery for home educating and a batch of homemade caramel slices 😋

alt80

So much for the 7.00pm finish only just heading home now from my office. 

alt80

Yolt updated. 

Really struggling with mindset want to buy stuff for myself and wife and burn a lot of petrol today. Make use every one of those 525 horses under the bonnet lol. Mentioned in my diary but no one else seems to mention in theirs were all in debt so likely to have this f**k it mentality or are most on here over that by the time they get here? 

So my what debt free thing are you doing today will be to force myself not to go out unless it’s just for a drive later. Do some work instead lol.

determined_new_ms

Morning Hope you're all good today. Sun is shining here

@alt80 can you take up a low cost hobby? I sew (in case you didn't realise ), knit, ramble & forage and have an allotment. All low cost activities that keep me busy! I just don't see buying stuff as a leisure activity anymore

Today:
* this morning I have been sewing a gift for a friend's daughter's birthday gift
* have done almost 1/2 of my 15 mins tidying for the day
* B/L from stores
* dinner will be at a party we are going to - real 2 minds about it!
* hopefully I can convince oh to do a bit of decorating with me. Builder has been in touch and will be starting work soon!
* I have 2 repairs/alterations I want to do before I start on a dress I'm excited to make. It will be a challenge and I'm imagining it will look fabulous
* frog all of the toe decrease on the sock I'm knitting because I didn't read the instructions properly! sock making out of wool I bought last year!
* nip to the allotment for an hour
* take dog for a walk
* get some inspiration for the glut of tomatoes I have

Ok that's loads! Have a good day all

 

alt80

I like keeping fit and running which is low cost. Should find more time for son going out walking etc really. 

Baileys_Babe

What things does your son like doing?

alt80

He likes anything active swimming/football/cycling etc. Did take him to see some motorsport once he loved that. Films just general kid stuff really. 

ziggy2407

alt80 said:

He likes anything active swimming/football/cycling etc. Did take him to see some motorsport once he loved that. Films just general kid stuff really. 

Sounds a lot like my boy at that age - we spent hours in various parks all over the city we live.  One of the best activities I did was usually at the the beginning of the 6 weeks holidays, I used to get him to write a list of all the things he'd like to do - park, cinema, picnic, swimming etc - sometimes we'd recreate the cinema at home with popcorn, drinks etc or we'd have a real cinema trip or we'd spend the day at a park exploring, walking, parkour and a picnic (and Dad would pick us up after work).  Sometimes kids want the simple things in life and we as parents overthink it. 

I know these are strange times we're in at the min but when things get back to normal why not do a Park run together followed by breakfast out - doesn't have to be a weekly thing but great memories.  In the meantime why not sign up for a virtual race/event - we all love a medal and lots of charities are struggling with funding at the min so pick a charity close to your heart and have some quality time too.  Enjoy your son, they grow up so fast and sometimes they're just happy to have you home and dont need to be doing stuff all the time.

Whatever you do, enjoy and try not to be too hard on yourself - you're doing great!!

ditty1234

Umm homemade granola on yoghurt and raspberries.

alt80

@ziggy2407 love the virtual park run suggestion thanks. Going to try to come up with some things to do next weekend as a family I think. After a bit better afternoon in-laws have taken my wife and son for a bbq.