It's the little things

[mummytasha11]

Been a lp for about 7 months now and today I put a new shower curtain up and I'm mega proud of myself!

It has been in my cupboard since before ex left he never got round to it so today I was clearing the cupboard out found it and put it up myself!

Sense of achievement even if it is a bit silly

Yay go you! I'm rediscovering myself now that exh has gone. Yes it's awful he's gone, but I'm loving getting myself back. I painted my bathroom yesterday and today I've waxed my bedroom door. Jobs that have needed doing for ages but oh isn't a keen DIY-er... And I always seemed to be looking after the kids.

It's only when we're on our own that we truly know who we are - that's my Sunday afternoon bit of wisdom lol!

I have a list of jobs I'm determined to do before Christmas...it's great knowing that there's very little you actually 'need' a man for! Apart from the obvious

well done.... its a great feeling when you do stuff that previously someone did for the family. Go girl ....

Mummytasha11 haha yes! ;)

My ex did naff all, so I never really got to do anything 'new' post-ex

i unblocked the loo today all by myself! dd stuffed kitchen roll down it and it got very blocked!

Unblocking the loo, although a really unpleasant job is one of the most rewarding. Now I take the drains apart on a regular basis and give them a good clean out - just to make sure.

My collection of tools and drills is really something to be proud of now. It is worth spending as much as you can on tools - you really do get you pay for with them.

I bled all the radiators in the house and increased the pressure in the boiler! Hard to believe that for the past 8 years since ExH left, I've always felt the need to ask him to do it. God bless Google and YouTube - that's all I can say!

I love these threads.

Well done everyone!

Since becoming a single parent last November my highlights are.

Learning to drive

Buying and maintaining camper van, checking oil, water etc

Reestablishing friendships with the friends I was isolated from

Fitting the new toilet seat

Fixing back gate and garage door

Mowing back garden

A tidy (enough) house

Rock on ladies

A fridge that doesn't make me feel ill.

We'll done everyone.... I'm not typically good at Manual stuff but since I've moved into my new house...(too far for my dad to do stuff) I have conquered my fear of the loft & been up there to store stuff, also unblocked a toilet (why do kids stuff so much paper down them ) also lit my open log fire for the 1st time!! Little things but I'm proud of myself!

It's a good feeling Rainbow isn't it?

Youtube has saved me a fortune.

You have all inspired me! My DS posted some cotton buds down my shower drain. Off to Google remedies.

Good luck ilovepicmix.

Let us know how it goes.

when I became a LP I hadn't long moved and after baby was born I decorated the house, the great thing was when a financial advisor came round and complimented me on my flooring - he then asked who had done it and how much I had paid as his was mega bucks so he was ver surprised when I told him I did it myself with an electric sander and it cost me £10 quid each room. He was

Then best thing is though I got to choose, no compromise on decor it is my choice and if I want a red wall or a green bathroom - its up to me