Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606735)

i know a few mothers at the kids school who are in that frame of mind. will give you a slap for no good reason. shall i send them your way?

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606720)

not for the past couple of years.

skint to the point it's not funny. no prezzies for me and OH again this year, and we are just going to have to get the kids what we can.

forking out for boys new uniform (starts school in jan) hasn't helped either and the bloody car needs some stuff doing to it.

if it wern't for the kids we wouldnt have even bothered.

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5606736)

:( isn't it crap the way everything comes at once

Originally Posted by sallyclaire (Post 5606744)

Hang on in there! We are struggling at the mo too but eternal optimist that I am, it can only get better:thumbup:

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606747)

cant understand why some start in sept and some in jan and then all move up into the next year at the same time?!!

daft

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5606758)

yeah tis a bit bizarre that :unsure: Do you have to buy the uniform off the school?

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606763)

yes and no.

they preferably want the schools logo and the t-shirts and jumpers but i refuse to pay 13 quid per item for it.

just plain uniform for the boy, from adams which still cost me more than enough

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5606769)

Adams can be quite pricey.

I have Tesco school trousers, 2 pairs for £7 they last quite well, the knees don't go in them so quickly.

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606785)

i am limited with the shops i can get access to. would have got the lot in ASDA because their stuff seems to last for ages!! but i cant get to one without a car, sainsburys had nothing in and adams was my only cheep(er) option. if i had gone the schools option it would have cost me over 150 quid!! at least adams only cost me 75 (with shoes and socks and P.E. KIT)

WE'LL GET THERE THOUGH. just need to keep things in perspective.

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606801)

have everything ready for your big move?

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5606817)

Oh blimey, I live within walking distance of Asda - could've posted them to you :thumbsup:



Kind of, we're renting the house so that's not such a pressure now, means we haven't got to worry about selling it.

Been clearing stuff out slowly but surely, house is looking barer by the day. I've got a lot of paperwork stuff to sort out but just can't seem to put my heart into it at the moment :unsure:

Biggest stress I have at the moment is our two cats, we're not taking them and I can't get anyone to have them either :(

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606841)

what about a family member or someone who lives close to you? is there no-one who can help you with the cats? what about a shelter (a good one?)

Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5606848)

gotta go now babes. the kids need a bath. see you in a bit.

Originally Posted by sallyclaire (Post 5606951)