OMG I can't believe it! This week has flown by. I've been so busy lately with Nick not going to bed until at least 8:30, I haven't had any time to spare. And then Brad's on the computer once Nick's down so no chance for Minti....... (tear).....

Little guy's still a bit sick as he's got a cough now and is still a bit congested. He wants two milk drinks before bedding down and plays and stories in between. The bedtime routine is getting out of hand!! I'm starting to think he's just talking me into keeping him up later and I'm letting him. He has been teething though, so that might have something to do with it. Overall he's still pretty chirpy and playful even if he is a little sick, so I'm not too concerned.

This week has been horrendous, but there has been some high points so it's not a complete write-off! My sister's home from Lismore for four days so that's great. We spent the day together and had a great time out at the shops shopping (I could only window shop but did get groceries, which is actually great considering what happened yesterday!!!!). I'm on my own tonight though because Brad's at the Mars Volta and Mia's gone to see her friend in town...... (tear).... oh well

Yesterday started out great! I had a lovely day at home in the morning with Nicholaus. After his nap we went shopping and I bought him a beautiful new pair of shoes. They're adorable!!! I also bought some other things for him along with a Hi-5 DVD. Basically, I had a decent amount of cash left over from last week's budget because I didn't go anywhere all week. So I had a splurge and it felt great! I even bought myself a new cleanser and moisturiser and mind you I needed it. I haven't bought cleanser or moisturiser for 2 years!!!!!! I've been using sorbolene creme as a cheap cleanser and moisturiser!!! It's been good but I felt like a treat because I've been feeling like I neglect myself a bit. Anyway, afterward I filled up with petrol, no worries and then went and bought the next weeks' groceries. I tried to pay with my card, which mind you I haven't used since before I was paid last week and as such could've rightly assumed I had all the money I needed for the next week. It declined!!!!! I was so upset and angry and confused and embarrassed. The supermarket was so busy and I tried not to make a scene because I needed to call my bank but my mobile was flat so I had to use their phone. When my bank confirmed it, I had to apologise to the checkout operator and leave with my head bowed. It was so horrific!!! To think we had noooooo money. I've never had this situation before and I couldn't understand how it could happen. Naturally I put 2 and 2 together and came up with 5. Brad had my card all week so I straight away suspected he'd spent all our grocery money, mind you he's been very frivolous in the past...... I came home absolutely furious and extremely agitated as I tried to confront him. Considering he didn't spend the money he was right to be upset and we sorted it out after a bit of a row. I had to take everything back today, all except Nick's gorgeous little shoes, so I could go buy groceries. It was a bit upsetting but I swallowed my pride and just did what I had to. I don't know when I'll be able to bring myself to treat myself to something ever again now - I never do, and when I did look what happened. I can't even spend $20 on myself. I think it's time I went back to teaching..........