Day 35: Wednesday's Woes

 

Today I have two little girls (Hurricane & Monsoon) who can't agree on what to watch (after school) one wants to watch Stranger Things, while the other wants to watch Teen Wolf or The Wizard of Oz.  I told them to pick something bloody different, as long as it wasn't K Pop. So instead, we are watch Twirly Woos. I have no one to blame but myself.

I have a massive headache today, and the fingers on my right hand are aching like a bitch. They have been since I fell off the ledge out the side of the house while whipper snipping, I must have done more damage to myself than I thought.

Today I'm deep cleaning my bathroom. Well rally only the shower stall as the rest of the bathroom is actually clean. But Hurricane is allergic to most soaps, so we use sunlight soap which makes one hell of a mess and I'm forever cleaning it up. At least it usually only a five- or ten-minute job. I just hate doing it.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's perfectly okay to wish more people were fluent in silence.

Day 34: Podiatrist Appointment

Toda is mum's podiatrist appointment; my daughter is going to have to take her as I have a flat battery. At least it's only in the next town over so only a fifteen-minute drive. I'll stay home with Monsoon, who will more than likely want to watch her favourite movie yet again The Wizard of Oz the original version that is. Today, weather permitting, I'm going to mow the house yard, the tank yard, and the walk through. Mainly because they are annoying me.

I also need to pick up all the crap that got blown into our yard with the wind yesterday. and depending on the wetness of the grass I might try and get some more of the paddock down. It seems to be growing back faster than I can cut it down. Luckily, I still haven't come across any snakes yet. My niece has in her yard. But summer isn't over and the paddock isn't finished yet and I don't want to jinx myself.

Also have to get the kids suitcases down for their holiday with dad and Kate. and pack up all the beach stuff for them to take with them. only going for a weekend, but they usually need ten ton of crap.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is 10% of what happens to you & 90% of how you react.

Day 33: Happy Birthday To Me

 

Today is my birthday... I'm 57 at least I think I am) I was born in 1969, so you go and figure it out. I also did my weigh in today and I was 105.8 which is confusing as I gained .7 of a kg, but I actually lost cm all over. I'm not fazed by it though as I know it will all work out again in the end and I will start losing again.

The weather has been freaking hot here at the minute. You can't do anything without wanting to change your clothes at least three times a day because you've sweated through them. 

I'm not doing anything too crazy for my birthday. I might de-cobweb the interior of the house and spray the exterior for wasps. though it looks like we might be in for some rain today; so, I might hold off on the spraying until that passes us by. The wind has just started to pick up outside.

Hurricane and Monsoon are loving being back at school; Graceful not so much, but at least she has dance and jiu jitsu to look forward to. I'm loving the peace and quiet.

Until tomorrow, remember: Be like a crow> collect shiny things; hop down the road for no apparent reason & scream loudly whenever you see your friends.

Day 32: February Already

 

This week I have accomplished a lot off of my jobs list. I'm actually quite chuffed with the amount that I've gotten done. between wrangling chores and family, I'm all tuckered out... but looking back over the week it was totally worth it.

I'll use the whole plodding along thing while I do everything next week. It seems to be working for me. Hurricane and Monsoon are enjoying being back at school, Graceful not so much, but she is loving being back at dance.

Until tomorrow, remember: Your life has no remote; meaning you need to change it yourself

Day 31: Back Outside

 

Today I'm getting back into the yard/paddock I want to try and get another chunk of it done... 20 minutes at a time. That way I feel like I'm getting somewhere with it all. I just wish the brush cutter wasn't longer than I am tall. It makes it a little hard to manoeuvre.

In between times I'm going to deep clean the laundry. not that it's dirty I just want to clean the filters on the washing machine and wipe over all the clothes airers. Other than that, the laundry is already clean as I usually tidy and wipe stuff over every time I do the washing.

Still as hot as hell... All I can say is thank God for air conditioning. I get to cool off between outside work; so that's a bonus. Even though the kids are home for the arvo I still managed to get my work done.

Until tomorrow, remember: The worst thing you can do... is nothing.

Day 30: Just For Something Different

 

Today after I did all my daily chores; I've decided to spend some much-needed time re reading my stories and making notes. Also sorting through what notes that I have for next books in the line of each series. I'm hoping just taking some me time will reenergise me enough to finish all the mundane things I don't want to tackle in life.

I've been so focused on everything else, that I feel like I've lost a part of myself along the way. I promised myself I wasn't going to do that this year. I'm hate it when my shit has to always be pushed to the back burner. From today on I will carve out time each week just for me. Probably on the days all three girls are at school. Too hard to do anything when they are home.

Today I'm working one sorting through the Mountain Made series. Sadly, I don't even remember what some of the stories are about... how bad is that? I'll get it all sorted just like I have with everything else.

Until tomorrow, remember: Results happen over time; not overnight.

Day 29: Kindy Has Started

 

Monsoon is off to kindy for her first day today. The house is definitely quieter with them all at school. It feels good to be able to get shit done and have no one underfoot.

I'm still working on the puzzle of the hinges. The problem is the door, and cupboard is made of compressed chipboard. So, there is only so many times you can screw into it. I'm thinking I might be able to tether it into place with some strapping. I'll let you know how it all goes.

I'm still doing bits and pieces in the yard; and I do mean bits and pieces as it's too hot to be out there for long periods of time, but every little bit helps... I can't stress enough; I'll be damn happy when the ride on mower has been fixed. It will seriously cut down on my yard work time. Or... I'll get more done in a shorter amount of time.

Until tomorrow, remember: Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.