Day 63: Chore Day 1

 

Today I have to catch up on a few chores. One's that I can't do while I have Monsoon home with me. So, I'm going to take my time and get as much as I can done over the next three days while all the kids are at school/kindy.

I also need to do a bit of research on something I plan on doing in the yard. My old next-door neighbour told me what I needed. now all I have to do is go and buy it and put my plan into action.

Hurricane and Graceful have to wear green today for school. Swear to God, we are going to have to have a box with a heap of different coloured shirts in them for the different day. White... Red... Orange... Yellow... Blue... Pink... Football... State of Origin...I'm sure I'm forgetting one. Then you have to think about Book week costumes... Easter bonnets... Christmas costumes...Pyjama Day... Crazy Sock Day. It never ends.

Until tomorrow remember: Taking the first step, is the beginning of getting the job done.

Day 62: Ticked Off

 

Do you ever have those days where you know you have something but for the love of monkeys, no matter how long you look for it; you just can't find it. that has been my life for the last two days. I woke up thinking about two story snippets that I've written and put aside. I know in #1 the main character is called Hay-Hay, and in #2 one of the mains is called Arlo. I know wherever they are, they are together. Everywhere I have looked they are not. So, I'm not happy about it. I know they are not something I would have discarded. The silver lining in all this fucked-up-mess, is that I found a heap of snippets that I had forgotten about and alternate versions of now stories. they were good to read through. Now I'm not giving up. I'm still going to keep looking for Hay-Hay/Riley & Arlo/Charlotte (at least I think that was her name). I have one more box I can go through, but I'm not even sure that it has writing supplies in it... Just had a look... Not there.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes life just sucks.

Day 61: Dental Drama

Today my daughter had to go to the dentist... she ended up getting a tooth pulled due to an abscess. it was literally like it came up overnight. She looked like one of those squirrels with their cheeks all full of nuts. The dentist told her they'll need to take another one out but due to her having ITP they will only take one at a time. So glad it's her and not me. I remember what it was like when I had to have my tooth pulled, seemed to hurt like a bitch forever. She's now on a wait list for when they will call her back in to have the second one done. They say between three and six months. give her body enough time to settle down between procedures. The funny thing was. she's terrified of the dentist and had to go by herself because I had to stay home and look after her youngest child. In case you're wondering my daughter not long turned 36 years old.

Weighed in today 105.1 the joys of thyroid, up and down like a freaking yo-yo. I'm not letting it get to me though.

I'm thinking I might have to have a warehouse 13 & Eureka Marathon soon. I haven't watched them in a while. Lately I just need comfort shows. I've been having some really bad headaches. mostly to do with the heat. Driving me nuts, well not just me. I suppose it's affecting a lot of people. I just wish winter would get here already

Until tomorrow, remember: Life's a bitch and then we die.

 

Day 60: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember: If it's not worth doing ~ then don't...

Day 59: Swimming Day

The girls have swimming today... so we all know what that means. I have washing to do. the wet stuff from swimming, the dance clothes, school uniforms, and any other clothes that are around the house and not yet washed. I always like to start off each week with an empty laundry basket in the house

I've also noticed a wet spot near a downpipe. I'm going to have to keep my eye on it and see if it's a problem (I.E: damaged downpipe) or someone was just using the hose there. I'm hoping it's not damaged. The last one was a pain in the arse to get fixed.

I also need to get some mowing done today while the girls are down at the pool and not underfoot. I get it done faster when they aren't here; and now that I have two sets of batteries I don't even have to stop.

Does anyone know how to get old, dried paint off of a garage floor? Yes, I know it should have probably been dealt with as soon as it happened; but it wasn't and now I'm trying to remedy the problem.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is like a box of chocolates ~ you never know what flavour the day might bring.

Day 58: Still Cleaning

Today I'm tackling the horrid task of going through my drawers and wardrobe. I was looking for something yesterday and for some strange reason, I noticed I have more than just my clothes in there. So now I have to go through and sort everything out and put other people's belongings back into their rooms. 

I'm just going to put some good music on and potter away. This is what happens when I get the three girls to help me put the clean washing away. No wonder we can never find anything...

I also want to see what's in the boxes and baskets under my bed, I have 3 and for the life of me I can't remember what's in them. One of them probably holds all the missing story notes I have been looking for ~ at least I hope it does.

The bad part about doing this is as soon as I empty out a drawer, one of the cats gets in and lays down like it has found the best home ever and has no intentions of moving ever. Makes the job go twice as long

Until tomorrow, remember: To do the job right ~ do it yourself

Day 57: Chore Day

 

Today while all the girls are at school/kindy I'm going to pick one chore that needs doing and get it done while I don't have little ones here to get in my way... today I think it is going to be to rearrange the pantry and knock down the cobwebs. for something I go into every damn day; it stumps me how there can be cobwebs; and yet they are there.

I also want to try and come up with some type of cover solution for the appliances that are stored on the garage shelving because they are getting full of dust which can't be good for them. I'm going to have to buy some dust covers for them as the plastic tubs take up too much room and don't fit enough appliances in them.

This is what I have decided to do while the girls are all at school I will clean something that I don't want help with... mainly because it is just easier ~ less of a headache if you will. I'm actually hoping they both Monsoon and Hurricane come home worn out; or at least want to watch the same thing on TV ~ which rarely happens... Graceful has dance this arvo so she'll be home later than the other two.

Until tomorrow, remember: The roses are dead. The violets are dying... You say it's over; but I know you're lying.