HI ACJ, overall that sounds like a good day.
Maybe son could get a summer job and save for the ipod and you could offer some money towards it.
The hug was good,they are so much nicer when you haven't been the instigator.
Hope finances get better soon.Are they being sorted by solicitors now? or are you and H still "discussing"
Enjoy the lovely sunshine this week end- who knows how long it will last.