Been super busy of late & had no laptop for a while, so although I can read posts at work, I can't comment or post there.
OH is having trouble at work and has a disciplinary hearing soon but the BDH have not yet provided him with the evidence of what he is supposed to have done wrong & we have no idea when it will be. To say that he is stressed is an understatement. At time it's like walking on eggshells around here.
Mum seems more accepting of her situation. She will always miss my Dad terribly, but is slowly rebuilding her life and getting out & about a bit more . She's going on holiday this month with a friend. I hope she has a good time.
I've started making cards for Christmas and the last few birthdays for this year and I'm also selling them at work once a month from the end of september until Christmas.
We're also taking part in the Septimus Fruaglus Challenge on http://frugaldom.myfreeforum.org/about1347.html. This is is a great challenge to take part in and the forum and  blog are full of help and information to help you live simply and frugally for what ever reason.