MeandO's mortgage-free musings

DS and I have had a lovely roast dinner using up the veg, some chicken thighs and a couple of sausages for DS. I gave OH some cooked veg to take home for him and his son to have later.

DS and I made some chocolate cheerio cakes with some cereal that needed using up, a bar of dark chocolate and some melted easter chocolates. It's nice to finally have less chocolate in the house - DS won a competition which = lots of Easter eggs - he gave lots away, but there was still way too much chocolate around here!

Work on the bathroom has started and they guy has achieved lots already in just a few hours. It should be done by Friday, I'm so pleased.

No plans tonight, other than getting packed lunches ready for tomorrow. I may have a bath, as that is still useable, then do a few more surveys in bed. I could do with an early night, I didn't sleep well last night.

I was going to do some washing this evening but thought I'd wait until
tomorrow as the weather is supposed to be nice so I can dry it all outside

I got the garden wall painted in the 45 mins between getting home from work and picking DS up from school. It was slapped on more than painted, but looks fine.

The bathroom is coming on nicely, I wouldn't be surprised if the work is finished today rather than tomorrow. I withdrew £300 of the money owed yesterday, but need to withdraw a bit more today to cover the whole amount - couldn't yesterday because of the cashpoint withdrawal limit.

Out of the blue, I have (hopefully) sold an item advertised ages ago for £15 and have had enquiries about a £20 item. The £15 item is supposed to be collected today which will go towards a £5 collection at work and £10 towards the bathroom.

I managed to get one load of washing dried outside yesterday, leaving the slightly damp bits out there overnight. I put my bedding on to wash early this morning and got it hung on the line in the nick of time today before rushing out of the door. It was one of those stressy/tiredy/rushy mornings this morning.

Oh, DS's latest wobbly tooth also fell out whilst brushing his teeth, so the tooth fairy needs to raid her purse again too.

I jumped on the scales today and was mortified to see I've put on even more weight. I'm almost a stone heavier now then after I had DS! :eek: I could've cried trying to find something to wear this morning that would be cool in this sun and actually looks ok. Due to stressy morning and no time last night, I didn't have time to prep anything for my lunch and the fridge is pretty bare, so I just grabbed a tin of tomatoes, a plain bagel and some fruit. So, despite not really having money until Monday when the child benefit is paid, I'll have to transfer a bit from a different pot and stock up on fruit, veg and eggs etc. I have some nice frozen YS fish in my freezer that I shall make into something nice and healthy and shall have to start calorie counting on MFP. Feeling totally fed up with myself. :(:(

A little overpayment of £6.86 today with some funds left in the bank account.

New totals:
Mortgage now: £76,910.14
APR OP:£157.31/£100

I saved myself £90 at the weekend by fitting some flooring myself instead of having the fitter to do it. I got fed up with waiting for them to show and just had a go myself and thankfully it worked out OK. I have a few bits of DIY materials I didn't need left over from the work, so will take those back to B&Q for a refund one night this week.

So it's Thursday - I thought it was Friday for a good hour this morning.

DS and I popped to Asda to pick up a few essentials yesterday and timed it right for some YS fruit and veg. Grapes, blueberries and a big tub of stir fry veg for 45p each. I also picked up some reduced shampoo and conditioner on offer as I was getting low.
The bill came to just under £20 and I used an Asda gift card my parents very kindly gave me, so it cost me nothing.

This morning was one big rush, but I have managed to grab something for lunch today and some of the YS fruit for snacks. DS is eating out at a school event tonight then he's off to his Dad's, so OH and I will use up the stir fry veg with some rice or noodles from the cupboard.

The help to save £50 has left the bank account today, along with the Sky bill for the month. Other money has come in, so YNAB will be looking a nice shade of green again.

Feeling a bit this morning.
I only realised when I got to work and saw the date that I was getting married ten years ago today. Don't know why I feel quite so down about it as I know wholly that the ex and I were not meant to be. We still get on ok, although it's been a little more difficult lately, but still feel sad that life hasn't turned out the way I thought it would. It's a strange feeling.