your gorgeouse, your kids love you, the house is shit so its better you spent 1.5k and found out now and not AFTER you had spent a lot lot more!
your missing your mum because she was fab but she is watching over you i am sure and thinking very proud thoughts about her wonderfull daughter who has raised 3 beautifull children.
the house is a tip becasue its the summer hols and everyones house is a mess. dont worry about..you can have a good clean when they are back at school...enjoy the break from housework.
As for hubby working long hours....just enjoy the paypacket and make ths most of when he is at home.
and last of all
((((HUGS))))