The birthday I nearly forgot.

It was my fella's birthday on Friday and to be honest I nearly forgot! I thought it was actually the middle of this week and not last. lol Stu's birthday was put at the back of our minds. We've had a lot going on here. Sorting the kids for going back to school and college, having days out and spending time with family. 

It got to Monday and I realised I needed to buy some presents. Truffle Shuffle was where I went. I do love that website and have used them plenty in the past. I got some great bargains and even got a couple of presents for Becky's birthday at the beginning of September.

The wrapping had to wait until Stu's actual birthday to be done because I forgot the wrapping paper when we were in town on Monday and had to wait for it to come with the food shopping delivery.

When Stu got up we convinced him to go to town and pick up a few things that we needed like inner tubes for the bikes, rollers to decorate and a few other bits. It gave me the chance to get the food shop delivered and get his presents wrapped. 

The kids had decided that Stu was going to have a party tea so I made a start on cooking that while Becky wrapped his presents!

Stu got back just as I had finished cooking the food and then he finally got to open his presents. Money is tight at the moment so there wasn't many for him to open but what we did get him he loved. Some Wookie slippers, a Star Wars mug, Star Wars Pj's, some chocolate and a new Walking Dead t-shirt. He was very pleased with what he received. Phew!

When tea time came around I warmed up all the party food and put it out on the table. We all dug in and stuffed ourselves. There was loads left which we snacked on all day Saturday too.

We have a running joke about the caterpillar cakes. Either Stu or I have to have one for our birthdays each year. They're a bit of fun and are very tasty too. He rolled his eyes at it but secretly loves it. hehehe

For a birthday I almost forgot I don't think I did too bad at organising things. Stu had a great day and we had lots of smiles and giggles.

Our weekly meal plan! 19th - 25th August. #MealPlanningMonday

Last weeks meal plan went well apart from the fact I forgot it was my fella's birthday on Friday! Oops. I really forgot, I ordered his pressies on Monday and got them delivered Wednesday and even then I needed wrapping paper which came with the food shop. I made a party tea on Friday and then we had the leftovers on Saturday!

Last week has left us skint! I bought all of Ellie's school uniform, her birthday pressies for the end of the month, Stu's birthday pressies and stuff to start the decorating. It's 3 weeks until pay day so I am going to have be really frugal. We have plenty in the cupboards and freezer but I am not doing any more online grocery orders for a couple of weeks. Everything we need will be coming from the local Tesco or Aldi. All we really need is bread, ham and fruit.

This week on the menu we have:

Monday - Pasta, chopped hot dogs and tomato pasta sauce I have loads of jars of it in the cupboard.

Tuesday - Potato waffles, bacon, fried eggs and baked beans.

Wednesday - Pie, mash and peas.

Thursday - Sausages, chips and baked beans.

Friday - Fish finger sandwiches.

Saturday - Pizza.

Sunday - Some sort of casserole made in the slow cooker. I have a ton of veg in the freezer and packet mixes in the cupboard.

What are you eating this week?

They just look shifty! #MySundaySnapshot

I don't know what it is but this photo of my fella and girls makes me chuckle. They look so shifty!

Week 33 of #Project365 - A photo every day for a year!

Well this is a first. Usually I write my Project 365 post on a Friday afternoon but it was my fella's birthday and I totally lost track of time and forgot about it until Becky asked what photos I had for this week! Here I am at nearly 11pm writing this post. Oops.

Now for a photo every day!

220/365 - 10th August

Ellie went off to the garage again to do her own thing. She was doing some painting.

221/365 - 11th August

Sausage casserole for Sunday lunch. It's my go to Sunday meal when I can't be bothered to cook a full roast dinner.

222/365 - 12th August

We went out shopping and Monkey had to come, of course. It was back to school shopping. £75 for 2 cardigans, 2 polo shirts and a PE top. I nearly fainted when the man in the shop told us the price! Then £20 on school trousers, £15 for a school bag, £15 for shoes and then another £30 on stationary, socks and things like that. I HATE August. Back to school shopping, Stu's birthday and Ellie's. 

223/365 - 13th August

This is the face of someone who had cycled about 10 miles, the kids kept shouting "keep on going, just a bit further". I was sweaty and aching but I had fun! The kids were wanting to go to the Humber bridge which is about 17 miles away! I am sure we'll get there one day! Before we moved house I didn't do any exercise at all so to go about 10 miles is good going for me! We take a packed lunch and always stop halfway to eat it. It's a fun, cheap day out for us.

224/365 - 14th August

I had Becky out in the back garden testing a little gadget. I needed to see how far it reached via bluetooth. She was a good sport going out into the drizzle.

225/365 - 15th August

I finally made a proper start on stripping Ellie's bedroom wallpaper. I am so glad to get the orange paper down and fingers crossed today the paint is going on and maybe the wallpaper!

226/365 - 16th August

It was Stu's birthday and I was so unorganised. I bought the pressies which were delivered on Wednesday and forgot wrapping paper. I had to wait until the food shop was delivered for it to arrive then Becky had the honour of wrapping his pressies while I made the party tea! 

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