Becksevens Surviving Maternity Leave Diary

Made hat and it looked lovely-i was really impressed with myself and the local paper was there so hopefully it will be fame at last for DS! Went to mums and tots this am and then have hearing test at the hospital for DD just to check all is ok after menigitis. She seems fine though as she certainly jumps when DS shouts in her ear! Have got a £6 off voucher at tescos so going to pop into day and spend more than £30 to use it up-need to get easter eggs etc so should spend it.Still no ebay-someone kick me!

Thanks to everyone for all your lovely messages of support. I've been so busy that i haven't been on here and haven't really done anything mse-I think the easter hols from preschool pretty much scuppered me going on the internet! Anyway-new fresh start today-maternity pay has started now-booo! so really need to focus on being a money saver. i have got my rocket and now some tomatoes and peppers on the go so that is at least something to report! I need to pop out for a few bits today as my internet shop was lacking stirfry stuff and kids yoghurts-also need to get a christening pressie-I really never know what to get-and can't spend much. I seem to be spending too much on my shopping too-but i guess the extra milk and nappies is probably to blame! i spend £87 the other day-gulp-and still need to get more-i'm sure i don't get the good bargains when i do it online but others seem to find it easier to budget. I need to focus now as i feel i've been a bit rubbish recently-need to focus now.

Well i spent £69 yesterday on my weekly shop which was slightly better I guess! Still tending to my veggies and also have a sunflower on the go for ds that he got from preschool ( can't eat that i know but they look pretty!) Me and my Sil are going to do a carboot sale on the 24th May so am going to start organising a load of stuff for that-actually I may start doing that this lunchtime so i have a good start on getting rid of some stuff and making some money on it. Will look for some mystery shops to do as well-could do some of the restaurant lunchtime ones as DS has got to the age where he really enjoys me taking him out for a bite to eat-and dd is still at the age where she sits in her carseat and smiles so the experience is quite enjoyable-I know it won't last! I need to start doing a small to do list each day to make sure i achieve something each day-just with 4 things on-today I am going to 1. deal with my bank account 2. dust the landing and stairs 3. Tidy the bedrooms 4. Ring my boss and arrange a day to go in and see him. I've got Rosemary Conley tonight but i don't think i've done very well this week-i'm so blinking hungry! Have got a wedding next weekend so will be on a very strict week from tonight onwards to get a bit more svelte!