Day 101: Washing Day Again

 

Weirdly, washing is one of my favourite chores to do. everything goes in dirty and comes out smelling and looking all clean. The only thing I don't like about washing is finding things in the dirty clothes that I know haven't been worn, because the damn things are still folded up. The kids are bad for that one, and so is their mother.

Besides washing, I'm overseeing Hurricane and Monsoon while that reclean their room. I've told them if they don't do it than I'm going in there with a garbage bag and the room will end up super clean.

This school holidays their whole end of the house is getting cleaned out. I'm tired of the mess. I'm tired of asking for things to get done and it doesn't so now I'm going to get bossy. Not that it's a huge mess. The kids just don't put the toys away from one game to the next. And the garbage bag threat is mainly for the broken toys that I have to get rid of anyway.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sleep is overrated ~ your cats need for attention is more important.

Day 100: Losing My Mind

 

Okay, we all know just how long I searched for the story notes on Hey-Hey/Riley & Veah/Arlo. Swear to God, it almost did my head in. It definitely did my back in. I opened up my computer last night and, in a file, I've searched numerous times; there they were sitting there as happy as a pig in mud. right alongside a couple of more that I was missing. All the while Vlad sat back laughing his Russian arse off, saying he knew where they were all along. Then why the hell didn't he tell me? Because he's an arsehole that's why.

So now I have moved them into my Hayden Falls folder, so I won't lose them again. the others have been placed among the Misty River crews. I'm going to get a notebook and write down which stories are in which folders so when I go looking, I will be able to find them easily.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't trust the voice in your (my) head because he's a jerk, and he lies.

Day 99: Yard Work

 

Getting the yard down before we put the new trampoline together. At least this one has a ladder for the kids to be able to get in and out. 

I really can't wait until my nephew gets back so he can help with the massive undertaking of doing the paddock again. It's hard work.

My niece is getting me the number of someone who fixes ride on mowers. So that will be one of my next things to get done. I'm hoping they don't tell me it's not worth fixing.

Until tomorrow, remember: Stop and walk away ~ 11 days to go

Day 98: Shopping Day With Kids

 

I forgot how draining it can be to go grocery shopping with three kids in tow. If they asked for candy once. they must have asked 100 times or more. Drove me bonkers. but at least we got it done. Coming home and putting it all away was just as hectic. I bribed them just to get them out of my way. Their helping really isn't that helpful. At least I got the toilet paper put away before Hurricane and Monsoon could stand on it and squash it all.

Until tomorrow, remember: There's 12 days to go before school starts back

Day 97: Double Dang It!

 

I just realized the three kids are on 2 weeks holidays. they are going to eat us out of house and home.  Today I can occupy some of their time by getting them to write out the shopping list needed for tomorrow... just so you know; it won't be the one I use, but it will make them happy thinking they are helping. I can guarantee one will be filled with Nutella and fruit. one with chicken and pasta. and the last with chicken, mayonnaise, wraps and candy. As it is monsoon already came in and told me to add lemonade ice blocks because they are her favourites.

So, you guessed it. today is fridge and pantry cleaning day to check on what we have. I'm not buying a shit ton of double ups of anything.

I'm still finding all the where's wally stuff for the kid's hint list. I'm now onto all the back page lists. But now, I'm only doing a bit at a time. there is way too much stuff on each page. I'm two books down only 5 to go.

Until tomorrow, remember: Deep Breaths ~ Two weeks will go fast... surely it can't be that bad.

Day 96: Clean Up Day

 

Today we have to finish cleaning up the mess from the kids sugar high yesterday. If I'm honest though, they didn't get much chocolate, and both Hurricane and Graceful ended up giving theirs to Monsoon. which basically turned her into a giggling git... as well as a punch first ask questions later kid until she finally crashed at around 10pm. Hurricane woke up this morning not feeling the best. I'd say her hay fever/ allergies are playing up. 

I'm also going to make a start on the driveway today = whipper snipping. It's a dreaded chore but somebody has to do it. And sitting here typing away on my computer isn't getting the work done.

Until tomorrow, remember: Just do it ~ You'll feel better once it's done.

Day 95: Easter Sunday

 

Today the girls got their couple of eggs and the Easter present. This year it is a Vtech learning computer each:- that way no fighting.

Today I'm cooking a baked dinner for lunch, with roast veg and sloppy peas. I might even make some homemade gravy. It is going to be so good.

Is it bad that I'm already looking forward to school going back. Hurricane gets so bored at home. even though there is plenty to do. she really gets bored. I think it has to do with her ADHD, and then when she is bored, she starts picking fights with her sisters and thinks it's funny.

Until tomorrow, remember: Eat your fill and be happy while doing it.