I'm back. We had visitors last weekend so we had a busy and not very frugal few days. I've been reading but didn't have time to post.
Anyway, I've caught up on the last few pages.
em I hope the medication helps. I'm sure MIL's departure will help too. It was lovely to read about DS squealing in excitement when you chase him and the enjoyment he gets out of his little books. It brings back memories of DD at that age. He's at a lovely stage and you sound like a very fun and caring mum. Your toe nails turned out fab. We have a fax machine in work but we hardly ever use it as we have scanners now, so we can scan the relevant document and send it by e-mail. The fax machine is at a remote spot in the office so sometimes there's a fax sitting on it for a few days before anyone notices 
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north is your DS really finished school now? I thought he was around 14 or 15! What are his plans for next year?
Wolf sorry to hear about the tyres. That's an expense you could have done without although I guess you would have had to get the tyres in a few months anyway. If you can't afford to pay for them now, maybe take up your Dad's offer and pay him back for one each month.
Lonely more tyre trouble for you too!
Cag I must have missed a post somewhere but I'm assuming you've been offered a house? That's brilliant. I can't wait for Monday now, to hear all about it. If you do accept, when are you likely to move in?
Sunny that's exciting about getting insurance for your gadget. When are you going? And where? I mean, is it in the UK or abroad? You don't have to be too specific if you feel it might out you. Your mention of the "goose like honking" made me laugh. Poor DH having to put up with that din 
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Love I can't believe your mum sent you the link to that particular sermon 
! I know people re-act to things in different ways but that's a very odd re-action. Anyway, feel free to post and talk as much as you need.
Seacow it sounds like you gave your Dad a lovely send off. Well done for getting through your speech. The letter your Dad wrote to your Mum sounds very moving and I hope it gave her (and will continue to give her) some comfort at such a bleak time. I'm glad to hear that DD is a source of comfort and joy for you.
We've had a glorious two weeks here with lots of sunshine. I suggested a barbecue to DH earlier but he's still in bed (he's awake but resting). I'll see what he says when he gets up. The containers we planted and the hanging basket are doing great. The daisy tree was suffering a bit in the porch (too much sun and heat I think) so we've moved it outside, into the back garden. Hopefully it will perk up again.