Day 150: Day Off

 

Today it's raining so there is no yard work scheduled for me. It's a little on the cooler side, so I might cook up a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. enough that it lasts a couple of days.

I washed and hung it inside on the clothes airers - lucky I have the space to be able to do that.

I also spent the day reading Patricia Briggs: Mercy Thompson. I forgot how much I enjoy these books until I start a re-read.

Day 149: Busy

 

So fricken busy lately. I don't think I would survive without my morning coffee. I've taken to drinking out of my extra-large travel coffee mug. Today it's raining so this is what I have on:

1. Under the sea day at prep A with Hurricane.

2. Take mum to hearing appointment at 12:15

3. Cook a sausage sizzle lunch for the whole family

4. Do some more cleaning & packing

5. Read some Patricia Briggs to unwind

Day 148: Sleep Over

 

Today I took over another load. I also did some whipper snipping in the short gulley and the carport area. I also cleaned the dining room venetian blinds. I absolutely hate cleaning these things. I'll be glad when they are all done (I have 8 of them to do).

Monsoon decided tonight would be a good night for a sleep over. Meaning I am going to spend the night getting kicked in the back all night long. Love my granddaughters (most of the time). At least I can lose myself in Mercy Thompson's world

Day 147: Tired As Hell

I took another load over to the new place. and then did some rearranging of what's left at the current house. house is starting to look empty. Trying only to leave enough stuff for the last few weeks that we'll be here.

I did some more whipper snipping. I'm actually proud of what I've managed to get done. I'm just hoping it doesn't all grow back before I actually move.

My whole body is starting to ache from all the work. I'll have to get used to it. At the next house I'll try and stay on top of things.

 

Day 146: A Wasted Day

 

Took another load over... and ended up with Monsoon because her mum needs to clean the house. I'm hoping she actually does do some cleaning and not just go home and flake off. I'm dreading that it will be the latter.

Graceful and Hurricane started using the drop off zone at school. Meaning, we don't have to walk them into school each morning. No more crying.

Hard to get anything done while monsoon is here causing havoc; she was in a right royal mood. The worst part she wasn't picked up until after the other two finished school in the afternoon.

She really needs a nap and is fighting it for all she is worth. I bet she falls asleep just before her mum comes to pick her up.

Day 145: Granddaughter Day

 

I had Monsoon and Hurricane today. Hurricane was sick and couldn't go to school. their mum was renewing her resuscitation certificate for her job. I had the girls again while their mum had to go and pick up Graceful from school. 

Why is it when the kids are too sick to go to school, once it's past the point of them not going, they miraculously perk up and become total pains in the arse. That was Hurricane today... drove me nuts.

The girls have swimming this afternoon. I'm not sure if they are going to go, seeing as they are all snotty and blocked up... sneezing and coughing.

Day 144: Sleep Over

 

I have the girls for a sleep over while their mum tries and gets her assignment done. I bet I end up sleeping on the air mattress with Monsoon again. I wonder if I'll have to move to the couch at some stage

Not feeling the best today, but that got put on hold because life has to go on.

My niece stopped by for a visit in the day, when she was on her way home from a work conference. It was good to see her.

Sad to say that I'm not going to have an early night. These girls are going to be up past midnight just because they want to annoy the heck out of me.

Day 143: Spiders

 

I have been cleaning out both the pantry and the linen cupboard at the new place and they were full of little red spiders similar to this one. I loathe spiders... Most of the stuff in the pantry was out of date. I had to toss it all. At least I have enough of my own to restock it all. It's going to be hard to get everything to fit in. the new pantry is smaller than the one I have now.

Hurricane is excited to go and pick up her new glasses today. I think because one of the frames is Spiderman.

Realized how hard it is to clean when the hot water isn't really hot, and there aren't any plugs for the sink. I'm going to have remedy that situation.

Day 141: Leaving #2

 

My 2nd sister and brother-in-law are leaving today. So I have a chance to catch up on all the chores that were left by the wayside while I had my visitors.

I have a mad headache and a really sore back today. I'm mega tired. At least the cats have stopped freaking out with so many people being around.

I threw out the air mattress with the hole in it but kept the cover to put on the one at my daughter's place. I have to try and get back on track with my packing and moving schedule. I need to get` out of this house on time.

Day 140: Leaving #1

 

1st sister and brother-in-law went home today. I love my sister, but sometimes it's all too much. I'm not a drinker, and for me there is nothing worse than a person who drinks and doesn't know they're drunk. not that she did anything too annoying, she just got louder

I went and did the groceries to restock what I used with everyone being here. I'm a little put out with people today. People who should know better have done/ asked for. things they should never have any business asking/doing. I'm going to pissed off for a few days/weeks/months to come.

Instead of retaliating, I've decided to take a step back and ignore it. I can ignore, but I can't forget.

Day 139: Visitors

 

Today my house was filled up even more with family. Two of my nephews and a girlfriend came over I also had my daughter and granddaughter, then my eldest sister and one of her kids. As well as my two other sisters and their husbands. All I can say for sure is, as nice as it was seeing everyone; I was glad when they all (mostly) left.

I have the headache from hell from all the noise. I'll be glad when the house gets back to normal. Actually, check back with me at Christmas. By then I'll have moved and have sorted through the house and have a routine set in place.

Day 138: Threadbear

 

My brother passed away today at 4:50pm. At least he is finally out of pain now. He will be missed by many.

Graceful and Hurricane each received awards on parade today.

Everyone came back to our house to stay so we were pretty full up. I'm not sure how long they will stay for. it could be hours it could be days.

Day 137: Resting, But Not

 

I managed to drop the plastic tubs off at new place. Low and behold there was no one there to help me unload everything. I had to do it in two loads as I wanted the stacks of tubs out of my lounge room.

Everyone was coming over for a visit for brunch. I'm tired and so is mum. We didn't go over to my brother's today. At 93 I have to listen to what my mum needs and for her today it's a rest.

I'm trying to get as much done around the house as I can... I feel like I'm falling behind on my moving plan/schedule.

Day 136: Kitchen

 

This right here is how I'm feeling today. I feel like I could go to bed and sleep for a week straight. The only problem is that I have too much work to get done. I got up early this morning and finished packing the 5 boxes/plastic tubs

Today Jax is having his birthday party. I'm not going because I have too much to do. After Jax's my daughter and the three granddaughters went to her ex-husbands for a BBQ.

Visited my brother for 2 hours and then came home and finally took a time out. Decided to read AKM Miles Sarcity Sanctury.

Day 135: Graceful

 

Graceful starts at her new dance school today. I think she is going to be a lot happier now. My other sister and brother-in-law arrive today. 

On the moving front, I packed up most of my kitchen today. I will try and get them over to the new place in the next couple of days.

We all went and visited my brother again. we have to get our "I love You's in while we can.

A very tiring day.

Day 134: Visiting Threadbear

 

I finally went to see Ted today, and it was a true shock to the system. he is a lot worse that I thought he would be. Honestly, I'll be surprised if he lasts the weekend.

My other sister and brother in-law sent word that they will be here tomorrow. At least we are all here to say our goodbyes. I just wish I wasn't feeling like shit. I have to wear a mask, which is making it harder for me to breathe. But we have to do what we have to do.

I think I'm going to prefer to think about the brother I remember before the cancer ravaged him so much. I hope he passes peacefully in his sleep... I love you, brother. We've had some tough times, but we've also had some bloody good times.

Day 133: Trying Times

Threadbare was too tired for visitors today. So the Kuzmic's didn't go anywhere. I'm going to have to go and see Threadbare at some stage.

I cooked curried sausages and rice for dinner. 

I still have the chills and shakes. I also have a massive headache; I'm coughing and I'm tired as hell.

 I had to have Monsoon while Graceful was at dance. At least I had other people to keep Moonsoon occupied while I try and get some rest.

 

Day 132: The Good & The Bad

 

Graceful is at another eisteddfod. So, today, Miss Kelly came and picked up Hurricane for school. The Kuzmic's went to visit Ted and came home bawling at how bad he looks.

I had Monsoon while Hurricane and Graceful was at swimming lessons.

I'm not feeling well today. My head is pounding and I'm absolutely freezing. I just can't seem to warm up. I think I'll have a hot shower and crawl into bed early.

We just had snatch and grab for dinner and tea because I didn't want to have to stand at the stove cooking.

Day 131: Happy Birthday Jaxon

 

The big 8.

I hope you have an awesome day.

On another note, my sister and brother-in-law arrive today as my brother isn't doing well. I also have Hurricane and Monsoon sleeping over. where I got the skin tags frozen off are hurting.

Day 130: Happy Mother's Day

 

93 years young... the best mother in the world. I asked her what she wanted for lunch, and she wanted a baked dinner with all the trimmings; so that's what she is going to get.

She put up with all of us and now it's time we take care of this silly old broad. She's a deaf as a post (selective hearing... I say). her motto is if she can't understand you then she is just going to smile and nod.

We might even take a breather and watch some episodes of Haven, or Death in Paradise.

Day 129: 1st Load Moved

 

I looked after Hurricane and Graceful while Monsson had her swimming lesson. I also packed up my car with the first load to be taken over. I can see it now... my back is going to be killing me by the end of it all. I tripped over Hurricane who was trying to help and jarred my back.

I found a heap more empty plastic storage containers. I'll give them a good clean out and then I can start packing them as well. All of my kitchen stuff, I think.

Tonight, I am definitely going to be taking medication for my back. especially if I plan on doing anything tomorrow.

Day 128: Groceries

 

It's beyond ridiculous how much groceries have gone up in the last few weeks. I will be glad when we're all living under one roof. It might actually bring the grocery bill down some... or let us buy other things that we've been doing without. on average my grocery bill has doubled in cost over the last couple of months. Soon, no one is going to be able to afford the food we need to survive.

Even if you grow it yourself, they charge you for using the water. It's a lose-lose situation.

Day 127: Break

 

I needed a break. I feel like I've been run off my feet. So, I did something that will calm me right down. I wrote out some lists. It didn't even matter what was on them. it made me feel productive as will marking them off when I complete what's on each list. I work better if I work from a list.

Day 126: Busy Day

 

Today, I have to get my niece, (Aunty Yace); to pick Moonsoon up before school. then I have to drop Hurricane off at school, and then mum and I have doctor appointments. and that's all before 9am. Yace dropped Monsoon back off by 11:30 and We got Hurricane after school. I had them bathed and fed before their mum picked them up in the evening.

in between all of that I started wiping out the cupboards that I've already emptied. I'm trying to stay ahead of my moving schedule.

Day 125: Sleep Over Night

 

Today was a big day for Hurricane:

1. She got and award on parade

2. She has an ADHD specialist appointment in the arvo.

3. has to sleep at my house with Monsoon because Graceful has an early (rescheduled) eisteddfod in the morning.

They be easy to please for dinner as I know exactly what they will both ask for dinner... pasta (no sauce) with cheese, and a cup of orange cordial.

Day 124: Switch Up

 

Today I took a break from my place and went and did some work at the other house. I need to make some space so that when I start bringing over our stuff there is actually somewhere to put it.

We pulled apart a silky oak double bed that my daughter's ex-husband is taking for when he has the girls sleep over, they have a bed. Which is good because it's one less thing we have to find room for. and I won't ever have to walk into the ends of it and come away with massive bruises.

You guessed it. I came home with more washing. So, I got that done while I puttered around the house doing little things. As I wore myself out at the other house.

Day 123: Laundry Day

 

Today I spent most of the day either folding dry washing or washing and hanging out new loads of washing. Lately it seems like a never-ending cycle. just when I think I'm done I find a heap more that needs doing.

In between I'm packing up all the excess pantry to get that out of the way, and I'll do the same with my bedside tables as I'm giving them to my nephew; I have other ones to use.

I think I will cook a piece of silverside (corned beef) so that we have leftovers for sandwiches.

Day 122: Clean Up

 

I cleaned up the house after the kids went home. not that it was really messy, but we decided to go through the tub of colouring in books while they were here and got rid of the ones that were all filled up. some of them had been through three generations of cousins. I thought it was about time that we started fresh. next on the list will be getting new pencils, but the ones we have now will last a while longer.

I was much happier once my room was back to rights. I'm not going to miss the kids being in my room all the time. At least at the next place they can play outside. or down the other end of the house in t heir area.

Day 121: Another Sleep Over

 

The granddaughters are sleeping over because their mum has a birthday party to go to. I'm not going to get any sleep tonight, because apparently Hurricane and Monsoon napped today. I'll do them a mixed platter of all their favourite foods for dinner. I also got them some new colouring in books.

I finally caught up on all the washing. AT least it's done now. I'm already tired already and it's not even dark yet... wish me luck.

Day 120: Not Well Today

 

I'm still feeling like utter crap today. I know I won't be getting anything done. That, and I have Monsoon both before and after school. Weirdly my feet are burning like hell. Probably because I'm overweight, but today it's annoying the piss out of me. I want one day (just one) where I don't wake up with something hurting... I know I'm just bitching... everything is just a part of getting older. As I always tell my daughter... I just need to suck it up, Princess.

Today I had a time out and watched Good Cop/ Bad Cop on Stan... I liked it. I would probably watch it again. though Monsoon made me turn it to Wednesday when she got here in the arvo... because she just loves that Wednesday Addams.