Can't pretend to catch up properly, but I have been reading all week (on my little phone in bed next to N), so I will make an attempt...
dog I love the idea of each one having their own blanket, that's so sweet. I also remember the feeling of buying N his first babygro (after 12 week scan) - I got a gorgeous oatmeally one with a little horse on it. Talking of horses, bet you can't imagine riding now! It's been ages for me too - too scared after mc to try this time around, but am determined to get back in the saddle properly after No 2. Sounds like you are enjoying a bit of hibernating with your gorgeous brood.
stripey So how's bedtime now? Did you manage to reintroduce C's nap? It seems such a delicate balance! I seem to get a good routine going for a few days and then mess it all up with a late/ long nap. And a morning lie-in is always paid for with evening company!
tea your plan for retraining sounds like a great one. Am also in awe of how you manage. Hopefully your ex H will get a job soon and start supporting you a bit.
tree sorry to hear of ££ worries - yes, seems crazy that you can earn just over the borderline and then be made to pay stuff back which I can see will be crippling - def worth working out what you might get if you cut your hours a bit. Crazy system. I can't even begin to make head or tail of it. I don't think you get vouchers unless you get child tax benefit (not working tax benefit) - I had a bit of a look today.
Oh, money stuff is always so depressing. Why can't we win the lottery. I have a nice little fantasy where we do, but I don't even do it. Have just been trying to sort out our finances a bit and I can't even understand how to log on to the new banking thing I've been given .
MM holidays start next weekend? You've still got a whole week to organise everything. I left everything till the last minute and just took my laundry basket of dirty stuff thinking there would be a machine there... but no! I think it was behind a locked cupboard and I spent about 10 mins trying to guess the combination! So had to do some stuff in the bath. Hope the foot allows you to get your long dog walks by the end of the holiday at least.
Am very of hkz off on her amazing sojourn thru Europe - hope you have a fab time!
Pat so sorry to hear of r/ship trouble; hope your family is looking after you down there and you are getting a break from it all, and can't wait to see you and Lenni at the end of the month for a proper catch up. Fwiw my ex-dh and I also did relate and found it immensely helpful in understanding each other - talking with a mediator is so weirdly different than just the two of you, I don't quite know how they manage it.
Lenni hope you are surviving the hols so far, and looking forward to pony rides down this way soon!
tink decorating sounds like it's going well, have been enjoying your pics on fb.
chef you've been quiet the past few days and I miss your funny posts!
That's about all my tiny brain has managed to retain I'm afraid, plus I'm sure this post is already far too long. We had a great holiday, very relaxing, was looked after well by my Mum and sis, and N had lots of fun. My older brother also came up for a few days and that was nice as he had never spent lots of time with N before, so they got to properly bond.
Hoping to get a scan tomorrow or next day - 8 weeks now!
Hope everyone is having nice relaxing Sunday evenings. I'm waiting for DH and N to return from the farm with my roast lamb dinner. Starving!