Day 181: Still Cleaning

 

Today we concentrated on the garage and got most of it done. The skip bin is already two thirds full. I'm happy I have at least gotten the shelving problem solved.  Now it's just the problem of the mess on the dining room table and the kitchen bench. I swear every time I clean them off; I mess them up again. It didn't help that I had to look after the three girls while their mum was at work. the two younger ones tried to help me, but were more of a hinderance than a help. Hurricane wouldn't know what an inside voice was if she tried. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get more done.

Day 180: Skip Bin Day

Today we'll make a big dent in getting rid of stuff. Hopefully we'll only need the one skip bin.

I'll be glad when the rubbish we have just fits in the normal house bin. and when all the stuff is out of the front drive/parking. Sadly, I didn't take into account the crows and their curiosity.

Getting this much cleaned might not seem like a big deal to most, but for me it's like I accomplishing something. Laugh at me if you will; but it makes me feel good.

It's not as hard for me to get rid of things as it is for some others in the house. I'm under the assumption if we haven't used it in over a year than it definitely isn't needed. 

Day 179: Rearranging Garage

 

I need to rearrange the garage to fit the stuff in easier... and pull all the stuff for the skip bin out into the front drive/parking space. It will free up a lot of the floor space in the garage.

I'll also get a chance to rearrange the shelving and sort everything into its proper placing. It will make me feel a little better having at least that much done. 

I'm trying to make room for the dryer in the garage, so it can get out of the laundry. At the moment it's blocking on of the door. A door I want to be able to use. one that leads straight from the laundry and out to the clothesline.

Making meat and vegies for lunch. Something to fill us up and keep us going.

Day 178: Sorting Day

 

Today we start the major sort through. We have two days before the skip bin arrives. Si I want to go through as much as possible to make sure that it's ready to start filling up the skip bin.

Is it weird that I'm both dreading and looking forward to finally sorting through it all. making the house one step closer to being done.

I'm going to force my daughter into helping me, seeing as it's her mess we'll be sorting through. Mostly it will be too small clothes of the kids that need to be donated and then stuff to be bagged for the skip bin.

The three granddaughters all have swimming lessons in the morning. So, we probably won't get started until after lunch. A bit annoying, but some days I just have to go with the flow.

Day 177: Freezer Day

Today one of the jobs on my list is to clean out all of the freezers. I want to know what's in them. I mean, we might as well use all of the stuff we have before going out and buying new stuff and doubling up.

Graceful and Hurricane were getting awards today. Monsoon is going to under 8's day at her cousin's school.

It's absolutely freezing here today. I just want to stay curled up under a rug and read, but I have too much to do. It won't get done if I don't do it. Also going to try and get the patch of grass at the back of tank done today. I want it all clear for when the guy eventually turns up to service our hot water system.

 

Day 176: Bunnings Trip #2

 

After watching a few videos, I realize I have to go back to Bunnings and buy a few extra things... as well as hinges to build the new gate.

I finally got the few things in the kitchen swapped around that I needed doing. I'm at the point that I feel like the more I clean the bigger mess I'm making.

Each time it starts to get overwhelming, I go out and do one battery on the whipper snipper or mower. At least then I can come back in with a clear head and look at the problem from a new point of view.

The neighbour across the road came over and looked at a few things. during the school holidays he is coming over to take a few things away for us, and to pull out a dead tree that is in the way. At least with all the stuff gone from the yard, it will be easier to maintain.

Day 175: Bunnings Trip #1

 

I picked up the supplies to paint the interior walls. I have things I need to get done before our new scheduled house inspection.

1. Repair and repaint any walls that need it.

2. Hire a skip bin.

3. Slash the paddock.

4. Whipper snip around the tank and under the clothesline.

5. Remove all unwanted items from the yard.

6. Build a side gate. to keep the kids in the yard

As well as any other general cleaning that needs to be done. I'm now hopeful that I'll have time to get done.