The Best Is Yet To Come

slm6002

It is warm and there is nothing in the diary until later today when we have sports club.  I can't see many turning up but as we run it we will still need to go.  At least the hall will be cool and we can open doors if not.  

Until then we can do not a lot.  Cant believe the holidays are whizzing by so quickly and feel like we haven't done a lot so far.  Mum sent us a small amount of money for a holiday treat but not sure what to do / where to go as yet.  We also have plenty of money in the holiday pot but not needed it really so far.  I imagine it will just sit there until next year or if we need extra money moving.

We managed to sell our old wooden kitchen table today that was in the garage and someone is collecting the chairs through olio.  That will be another gap in there so that we can get organising it a little better.  I know there is a bike in there that DD2 had but has not used in years.  It will be far too small by now and can go, also DS old bike that was broken (various people tried and failed to mend it).  We have the dentist on Monday so might book a tip trip as well and take them in.  They have a big section for old bikes.  They then get given to the local charity who do them up.  We need to organise and sort what is in there because we will be moving and when we do we can store things in there until it is time.

debtfreewannabe321

I totally agree @dawnybabes working out what's on the menu every night is so stressful and boring too!
I love the conviction @slm6002 ' because we will be moving and when we do'  that's the way to manifest that house move 😁👏🏻
I am hoping the new EA are fantastic and well worth their commission! Perhaps you had to wait this long for the perfect buyer and the perfect home for you to come up ❤️☺️

slm6002

We tried to move before XH left and had 2 agents and barely any viewings (3 in 18 months), and then this is our 2nd agent after 4 months of nothing.  We are currently off the market as of this morning, but back on again hopefully by the end of the day or tomorrow morning.  Things must pick up for us soon surely.  It is a great house and just need people through the door.  It is reassuring that some of the ones that went on at the same time are still on now, so it isnt just us, but then there are also others long gone.  Our turn next please.

We think the young couple who moved in next door have split up and they are moving things out.  Hoping they don't both move our but it isn't looking hopeful.  It might look odd if 2 houses next to each other plus they are both very polite young people.

slm6002

All quiet here so far, and it is going to be another hot one.  DD1 and BF are house sitting another of his relatives houses while they are on holiday.  She already knows it will be a long time before they move in together as too many things niggle her.  He is lovely but not mature enough yet.  It is good practice though.

More washing will be done and I need to go shopping again.  DD1 made beans on toast for her dinner the other night but then discovered the bread was furry!  I think it was the heat this week that made it turn as it still seemed fresh. I managed to pick up some bread that night from olio but it wont last much longer.   At least it kept us going another day or so and kept us out of the shops and spending money.

Nothing else planned today, but am expecting a call from the opticians any time soon as DD2's glasses must be nearly ready to collect.  The extra bits have already been paid for so just need to fit them.

slm6002

Feeling a bit bleurgh this morning.  Feel like we haven't done anything fun this holiday and there are only 2 weeks left.  I think I need to arrange some days out even if the kids are not wanting to do anything, or I will not feel like we have had a holiday at all.   We've just been waiting for things to happen.

I opened a work email today and yet more things are changing for my role without any input from me - basically taking the fun bits away and leaving me with the bits I only do because I know I still have the fun bits as well.  I have been really happy there, but for the past few months I just want out.  Changing jobs while trying to move would not be a good idea and it is so handy for DD2's school.  Maybe once we are back in Sept and the initial changes have settled things will work out better.  

Now off to the tip again so maybe the sunshine and change of scenery will perk me up

slm6002

Still feeling a little meh still but at least we have been out and about today.  Nothing that exciting but something achieved and some questions answered.

Me DD1 & DS went to visit the local uni.  DD1's anxieties were calmed and she knows how it will all work.  The only downside was finding out that the new amended work hours that she struggled hard to secure probably will now not work.  She has had a conversation with another option (job that relates to the course so more suitable) and they are now looking into the finance side of things.  She was told though that even if they couldn't offer her anything now, they would when she has graduated so she has a job offer already.  Obviously lots can change over 3 years, but please all keep fingers crossed that they can offer part time work alongside uni.

DS already knows he wants to go to this uni as it is linked to the college and the course leader is fairly confident he is already allowed in as he teaches him for his BTEC as well as being the person that decides who does the degree.  They are going to work on the application together this term coming.  He also joked that after uni he would probably offer DS a job helping him.  Wouldn't it be nice if both have secured jobs for after uni in things that they would like to do.

OK time to start prepping dinner - enchiladas tonight.

slm6002

OK I have 2 weeks left to organise myself, have some fun as well as all the appointments I have booked in for the kids (dentist, haircuts, opticians etc).  Think I feel a list coming on:

* Make shopping list for town - while the kids are at the dentist with Grandad - take money to bank.
* Make sure DD2 has everything she needs for school - she was on about a purple pen late the other night
* Have a meal prepping day to get some easy meals in the freezer for when energy levels are low - this has worked really well in the past.
* Finish washing carpets - borrowed machine from friend
* General clean and tidy to keep on top of things
* Start working on photo book for DS's 18th bday as this will come round really quickly
* Start gathering ideas for bday gifts for all 3 of the children, and buy bits if possible (money in the pot already)
* While I am on gifts look at the christmas list and give it some thought
* Consider emailing line manager about anxieties of returning to such a different job and see if there is anything that can be done to make it easier.  Probably not but at least they will know I am concerned.

I have some time with a few friends this week coming so hoping that will perk me up a little more

I think that is it for now, best get on

slm6002

Well not a whole heap of things done but I have emailed my line manager over my main concern,  the rest can wait but main issue needs looking at before we go back.  I hesitated as it is unusual for me to put this sort of thing into a formal email, or even make such a thing of it, but figured if I am loosing sleep and bursting into tears about it, the issue needed sorting.

Benefits updated for savings, washing done, dinner in the slow cooker and some birthday gifts purchased.  4 large heavy dining room chairs removed from the garage - yay.

Dentist tomorrow for younger 2.  Need to complete paying in slip for banking and write a shopping list next.

slm6002

It's been a funny day.  The weather has looked like it is about to rain all day but never managed it.  Cardi is back on as chilly.

Made it to town for the dentist and DS's appointment went very well - good but frustrating as his oral health care is almost non existent.  DD2 however who looks after her teeth needs to have a filling out and then put back in again.  She had tears feels it is just not fair.  I sympathise with her and my brother and sister were the same.

Managed to get the list I had written done while in town, as well as getting some new tops that were in the sale for work.  Got home and the kids said they were granny tops so may end up going back.  I need to try them on and see first.

DD1 came home midday as she was feeling poorly - sore throat and headache.  Dr said to go to pharmacy, but on the way there she started having chest pains and pain in her back.  It got so bad that she couldn't walk, sit or breath.  As we were in the car park I rang and asked the pharmacist to come outside as we couldn't get her inside.  He calmed her down a little and we eventually got her inside where her bp and pulse were taken.  On the second attempt it was back to normal but the first one not quite so normal.  20 min later she was feeling much better.  They were so good with her and dropped everything to help her.  The Dr's don't want to see her but I have suggested that she asks to be referred to get checked over, also the suggestion of the pharmacist.  I am hoping that it is a one off and just a reaction to the medicine she took for her headache and sore throat.  Quite a few people also came over to us in the car park and asked if we needed help which was lovely, and one guy in a van asking if she needed some gum as that always helps him lol.

Anyway after that little episode nothing much else has been done.  Pasta and a jar of sauce for dinner and have dropped DD1 off at band for a few hours.  Will keep checking on DD1 but once DD2 is collected it will be time for bed.

slm6002

DD1 came home with her washing this morning and to complete some admin bits for uni - maint loan applied for, train card applied for and resignation letter to current work sent.  She has requested pasta bake on her return tomorrow which is an easy one to achieve.  She has also recovered from her episode yesterday which I am glad about.

I have had an email back from line manager who is trying to help, but so far the only suggestions she has are unlikely to work.  At least it has been bought to their attention now.  There are only 2 options that I think would work and neither are really achievable.  One would mean moving someone who has been at the same desk for over 20 years and I really think they would be too scared to even ask lol.  I have said I am open to suggestions,

I have been looking for other jobs and there are a couple that I may go for and see if I get anything back from.  Both are similar jobs in the area of work that I enjoy (and the same area that is being reduced at work). It would be great if I could earn enough to not need to rely on benefits anymore, and not need to report each month how much savings I have.  They are in another town, but possibly working from home several days a week too which would help.  Although I would need to see where I can pop a work space in.  I would also no longer have school holidays off, but the kids don't want to do much nowadays anyway.  Something to think about - need to update CV and work on applications.

Club tonight and then after that I think I may treat them to sausage and chips from the local chippy.