Wishing on an ickle star

Mondays – urgh!

My dad picked up DD so I could go to work. Was home by 1pm and had managed to sort things so I can be off with her again tomorrow. She's starting to show signs of improvement and her temperature is starting to come down! However I'm feeling 'off' now but hoping it's just tiredness!

So have spent some time this afternoon thinking about the next few months, what we need to spend on and a few other wants!

Needs
House Insurance renewal – I pay this annually to save fees then put aside money each month to pay next year
Car Insurance renewal – same as above
I'll be using all the usual sites to get the best deals and any cash back that's available for these.

Bed for DD – at 2.5 years old she's still in her cot!! She's happy and has never attempted an escape but we need to decide between a toddler bed and a full size single soon. She's so small I feel she'd be better in a toddler one but it seems a waste of money as we'll have to buy a full size in the end!

Garden fence – after 7 years of bodging repairs it finally gave in to the winds a few weeks ago. We're awaiting quotes as no time to DIY sadly.

Garage roof – we've been having issues with this for the last year but DH has constructed an internal guttering system which is keeping the problems at bay.

Wants
Decking and sorting out the back garden – I'd really like to get this done before the summer so we can make use of it. The garden is ok and there is a bit of lawn for DD to play on but it does need a good tidy up at the least.

Slow cooker – I have a small one that was my mums but I'd like one that I can batch cook in.

My wants list is much longer but I'm trying to be sensible!!! :rotfl:

Better turn in - I'll need the energy for tomorrow if DD is getting back to normal toddler mayhem!

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Keeping my diary up to date is proving to be harder than I thought!! Although keeping on top of anything is proving to be quite difficult at the moment!

I'm on annual leave this and next week though so planning to get back on track. Lots of sorting to do so putting my to do list on here – then I can keep checking in and hopefully update more regularly with my progress! I'm hoping that the time off will also refresh and reinvigorate me – life is getting on top of me at the moment – need to start living, not just surviving!! If you're reading this Mr Weatherman - some sunshine would really help :cool:

Most of my earlier post's to do list are below although DD's bed is now sorted – we lowered the cot to its bottom position and took off the drop side to see how she did. First night she was amazed that she could get out but after two visits from her she went to sleep no bother. She loves it and it just looks like a day bed with very high sides! It is really sturdy so I think it will do until she is big enough for a full size single.

So my to do list:

House

• Spring Clean (already done our bedroom, DD's bedroom and bathroom)
  - Spare bedroom
  [STRIKE]- Lounge[/STRIKE]
  [STRIKE]- Dining Room[/STRIKE]
  - Kitchen
  - Loft/Study
  - Garage
• [STRIKE]Sort clothes etc to be weighed in/go charity shop/tip/sell[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Order a new black bin (ours has split)[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Defrost outside freezer[/STRIKE]
• Clean indoor fridge and freezer
• [STRIKE]Update inventory of freezer contents[/STRIKE]
• Update inventory of dry cupboard contents

Garden

• [STRIKE]Mow lawns[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Weeding[/STRIKE]
  [STRIKE]
• Planting seeds[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Planting pots[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Tidy up[/STRIKE]

Money/Paperwork

• House Insurance
• Car Insurance
• [STRIKE]Tel/BB (MUST SORT ASAP!!)[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Mobile phones[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]General check of accounts etc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Decide on current account cost - is it worth it??[/STRIKE]

Business

• END OF YEAR!!!
• Budgets and forecasting for Y2
• Website
• Insurance
• Update Risk Assessments
• Update staff folders

DIY

• Garage Roof
• Decking
• Garden Fence
• Fix toilet
• Reseal shower cubicle

Some of these are long term and money dependent but if they on here in black and white then they're not playing on my mind but I can plan them in.

Better get started :eek:

EDIT: Filled in form on Council website regarding split bin. Already had email to say it will be replaced with 7-10 days! :T

Another few jobs done and also tidied up the dumping ground aka the hallway and found 38p!

News from the vet was not good but could have been worse. She is in the early stages of kidney failure but can be treated with a special diet. More expensive than her normal food but luckily we're on a direct debit plan with the vet so get all treatment at a reduced cost and she's worth it!!! Biggest problem will be feeding two cats different meals!

We spent £7.50 from the clothes money last night on a take away. A favourite of ours and it fed all three of us (with a little extra salad). Keeping the rest for treats over the bank holiday weekend as we're staying with friends Sun - Mon.

We've decided to end our mobile contracts and try out a SIM only deal. The savings are extreme although partly because the contract had more minutes and texts than either of us used! So instead of paying out £45 a month for our two phones it will be £7. We do need new phones though DH has found a nearly new one on Gumtree which he is picking up after work - they've already dropped the price just by him showing interest! Me on the other hand am either being brave or stupid - and looking at non branded phones. Found one on Am@zon that looks to be what I need and with vouchers from Xmas and S&S it won't cost much at all!

My dad is having DD for 2 days next week so I can go to the shop with DH. Hopefully I'll get quite a few jobs done such as the risk assessments and staff folders alongside serving customers. Although being Easter week it will (hopefully) be busy!!