Doing my usual weekend catch up.
em can't believe you're 31 weeks already! The months are flying by. I wonder how long the laundry standoff will last and who will cave in first. I love reading about catface's antics. That afternoon tea was amazing - loved the seaside theme.
waitresses sorry to hear the holiday went so badly wrong. I'm guessing you paid extra to either upgrade or move to a different location. Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday
Cag that's a great saving on the online learning programmes. Enjoy the visit with your parents. My fridge is also freezing stuff. It's 17 years old though. If DH gets a bonus in August, we're going to replace it.
Lonely do you get paid for painting the Beatrix Potter things? That's a handy way of earning some extra income. Verrry annoying about the missed appointment. Oh and I share your pain when it comes to empty loo roll tubes!
Welcome aboard Winch
Wreck that dragon tail was a great find. We don't do World Book Day here thankfully. At Hallowe'en the kids go into school dressed up in their Hallowe'en costume (usually the day before they break up for the October mid-term break). I pass a school on my way into work and it's funny to see all these little witches and ghosts and monsters walking along the street with their schoolbags on their backs. The kids also get to dress in green the day before St. Patrick's Day - usually very tasteful cheap 'Irish' stuff from Penneys (which was probably made in China). Like green net skirts adorned with shamrocks and tricolour hair ribbons etc. I read one of your posts too quickly and thought you'd bought peacocks! 
. It was a bit of a letdown when I realized you'd actually bought boxer shorts. Your cat is just gorgeous. I'd love a dog or cat but it would be cruel to get a dog as we both work and we'd be leaving it alone all day. DH reckons he's allergic to cats so that's not an option either 
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Seacow congrats. to your DS on his nursery graduation. A pity the day was so stressful for him (and you) . It should have been a happy day for you both. Is he starting school in September?
Fluffy, em and Wreck we seem to be married to the same man. DH always tells us we have to be ready to leave at x time. At the appointed time, DD and I are standing in the hall waiting while DH is doing about 10 last minute things.
Laska I love the wall plaques. Annoying about the postage though. I'm always reluctant to order online because the postage adds considerably to the cost of the items. For example, Amazon offers free postage to the UK/NI but we have to pay postage. Also, some retailers won't ship to the ROI.
Copper the treasure hunt you organized for your DGD sounded fun. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Where are you off to in Ireland? Do you need any recommendations or are you all sorted?
Sunny that's a big move for your parents. I hope they find a suitable house. Your DS is doing really well with his swimming.
Meadow good luck with the new jobs and flat etc. Exciting times ahead but unsettling too. Hope you cope ok with all the changes.
Hi to anyone else I've missed.
As for me, I've been having an expensive week. I got all of DD's uniform (except her shirts) and it came to €214. A new schoolbag cost €42.50 but it's a sturdy Ridge 53 bag so I'm hoping to get three years out of it. I also spent about €50 on school workbooks/dictionaries/calculator etc. I still have to get shirts, shoes and pay the €130 book rental fee but I'll leave that until the next pay day (DH gets paid monthly). Last night we ordered a take away as we'd no food in the house and DH had no car (temporarily) - that set us back €15 + €3 tip.
Work has been very busy as there are so many people on holidays. And nothing seems to be straightforward - everything I did this week involved some complication or other. I've only been back two weeks and I feel like I need another holiday!
Having a quiet Sunday today. DD was at a sleepover at her friend's house so we're not long back. DH has gone out for a run.