March Frugaleers continued. In which we report spends, share money saving advice, chat about pretty much everything and post pet pics.

[Cagliostro]

Welcome one and all! Newbies and lurkers always welcome 💐

I never see it as a marriage failing mammy, it’s somebody not living up to the vows. It’s very predictable for the older generation to say give it another go. In a catholic country I can imagine it’s even more ingrained.

sunny good luck with beavers.

lonely lovely cake!. Do you feel better for getting rid of everything in the skip?.

Lovely cake lonely. YY to how does it feel to get rid of a load of stuff? Skip people don't care, they see all sorts.

Mammy, be kind to yourself today. You must be shattered after that emotional rollercoaster. Sounds like you have a good sis and friends irl.

Hope people have a lovely mothering Sunday, mother's or no. The purpose of the day is to see our mothers or remember them. Not line retailers pockets.

Fluffy

Good luck sunny I hope it’s as lovely day with you as it is here. Cold crisp bright and sunny!!

lonely that cake though...!!! Amazing.

mammy well done on breaking the news. That must have been difficult but I’m glad you have real life support too xx

fluffy be kind to yourself xx

So. Mother’s Day has started with catface rubbing her wet head against my face (why on earth did we spoil her by giving her a drinking fountain?!) and dh bringing me a nice cup of tea.

I’ve been promised bacon egg sammies for breakfast.

Well snuggly you have obviously been needed by your children this morning

fluffy

Enjoy your day em and anyone else’s first mother’s day

I got a collection of mother’s day craft. My DDs are still young enough to be so so excited to give it to me (and tried to hide it as it came home from school/childcare). They did wake me up at 7.30 though, with a which helped

Lots of love to audit today, and anyone else missing their mums or those who have been like mother’s to them. Love to those without their children or those who couldn’t be mums 💕

Sorry it is so draining mammy. The people who you tell this weekend are the only ones you have to explain to though? Everyone else is not so significant? Not withstanding the DC. Do you think DH will maybe be more accepting once people know as you are obviously not changing your mind now? By this time next year, it will all be so different

Thanks for the new thread Cag, just been catching up.
need hope your dh comes out of his dip soon. It must be very hard to deal with, well done for staying so positive, as recognised by your ds!
fluffy that's hard to deal with, of course you're absolutely right about the marketing rip off surrounding Mother's Day.
unescorted sending positive thoughts your way
mammy good luck to you as you move things forward, it won't be easy I'm sure but definitely the right thing
lonely you must feel so much better for getting rid of all that stuff. Great cake too.
sunny hope the Beavers trip is okay

Feeling a bit sorry for myself as I've got a head cold. I've managed to avoid all bugs over the winter so I've done well really. Dd is making breakfast, ds is still asleep! Good day with friends yesterday. Quiet day today ahead of a busy week. Ds has the op on the "lesion" in his jaw on Wednesday . It's a quick op, but has to be done under GA and then we just have to wait to find out what it is, hopefully just a harmless cyst. I've been able to rearrange work so that I can be off on Wednesday. Need to sit down with DH and go through the calendar, meal plan etc.

snuggly I bet you are very much appreciated.
North hope it goes well for Wednesday.
Em happy first mother's Day.
Laska hope the wine worked to get rid of the fish bone.
Mammy sounds as if you have some good support there.

Thanks everyone I will need to ring my brothers and tell them and that's my immediate family covered then.

Happy Mother's Day to one & all.
I've been receiving handmade cards for days now and they mean so much. Dd added two sentences to the back of hers "you were the first person I met" and "I've loved you all my life".

Funny Mother's Day story my sil is 3 weeks off her due date, we met for lunch yesterday, she handed me a card from db for our dm. Then took it back & started opening it, it was sealed. I was like 'what's up' turns out db gave her some cash to purchase scratch cards for dm, and for convenience he put the money into card and she sealed it inside I think she bought them too, baby brain at its best! I promised I would explain to dm.

Ds bought me a lovely card. Which is a bit soggy as he lovingly chewed it. Love that kid.

emem cute photo do your little one

north hope you feel better soon and hope weds goes well

mammy you've been very brave opening up to everyone; they all sound very supportive.

Husband away today so no presents or otherwise this morning.

I don't especially want anything, aside from maybe a book light clip-on for reading overnight, I have dropped hints so who knows-maybe later when he's home

Sadly my own mum died a few years ago, reflecting today. Complex relationship.

Today I am committing to a no spend day , unless DH buys the aforementioned present as all our money is shared

Well done on telling them mammy. You are doing so well.

I have already cracked open the big bag of chocolate buttons that dd1 chose for me. She handed them to me and suggested we could share them. No flies on her!

The good thing about twins is that the other one had a nappy explosion whilst I was in the shower so dh didn't avoid it after all! I think she was trying to tell him he should have got up and let me have a lie in

I am intrigued to know what Sunny was eating that involved cactus btw!

Tequila

I must get back on being more frugal.

Must.

Ds bought me a present. Which is lovely. A voucher for facial and nails. Yippee.

Happy Mothers Day everyone. DD made me a cuppa and a piece of toast and brought it up to me. I'm not really a full Irish breakfast kind of person. Then she brought me in some cards and a present. The present was an eyeshadow palette. The colours aren't really to my taste (all browns) but I wouldn't dream of telling her that. So I will have to wear brown eyeshadow for the time being . I miss the homemade cards they used to make at school with the wonky handwriting and spelling mistakes . But I do appreciate the lie ins.

Yesterday was a big day for you mammy. Does it all feel more real now that you've told more people?

I'm home alone revising for my interview on Tuesday. Eating left over chocolate cake and using my new tea cup.

Cute picture em.

tayto oooh make up! Which pallet was it? I love an eyeshadow pallet. I lust over the beautiful dior ones....

anyone with a PCP know what a charge for credit is?

Afternoon. Have read through sorry for everyone having a tough time.

I'm in the train home very hungover. Was sick so much I was drunk but not awfully so however my body can not handle it. Looking forward to getting home!

we dont do Mothers day in my side of family (pretty much like we dont to much else it seems . Like family or being nice to each other. Bah, I must try and get over this stuff) . DHs family are really lovely though so at least I have them and my own little unit to have some family fun with sometimes. .. My mother had a dreadful relationship with her mother and I am from a 'split' family with major communication issues anyway.

As I didn't to do MD growing up I never asked the kids to or me either that's fine though, they show they love me in other ways ..as i do try to show mine when i am able to .. families are sch complicated things and the' Hallmark' thing what and what and what really counts is all a bit false anyway , but does make it a bit strange for those of us who dont/ cant or who for whatever reason are unable to..

Well i think the fish bone has gone (it must have) but my throat feels so sore and painful ,when ever i try and swallow anything, ( good for the diet then) .Perhaps I could just let chocolate and ice cream melt slowly in my Mouth rather than attempting to eat anything else today? [smile}

Here on my own also this pm , but thats ok also

wreck so a good time was had?
I didnt/couldnt drink much after all last evening.. !

Mammy also thinking of you. Ix

Eugh wreck poor you. The train is the worst place to be hungover. Hope you get home quick.

Laska it was good

Em we've had to do a bus, two train and a car! The bus also made me sick but luckily I had a bag I feel ok now just tired and hungry. I need a pot noodle!

Don't think I overspent on my budget either which is good.