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.

Day 174: Still Sick

Miss Graceful is still sick, so she's having another day off school. I feel so sorry for the poor little thing, but also secretly glad it isn't me. Her mum is at work today. I have both Graceful and Monsoon... Hurricane decided she needed to go to school = too many sick people at home. Gotta love the way her mind works.

I got yesterday's house inspection rescheduled. I couldn't have some poor person coming through the house with a child with bad gastro. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Anyway, it's now rescheduled for two weeks' time. It will give me time to finish unpacking fully.

As you can guess there is a ton of washing to be done because of Graceful being sick. I'll concentrate on that today, and whipper snipping around the tank as they are getting someone out to look at the hot water system. Meaning there is no hot water. It doesn't get past tepid.

Also today, I'm going to finish setting up my room. there are just a few things I need to put away. and rearrange some clothes; seeing as I have a closet in this house and can hang up my skirts. On that note I will away for the day and get sh*t done.

 

Day 142: Almost Back To Normal

 

I have to buy a couple of things to help with the packing and moving. like plastic storage tubs and some plastic shelf lining to put in the next linen cupboard.

Under 8's day at my granddaughter's school. I gave it a miss to catch up on some house chores. I think with my new revised schedule I'll get back on track with the moving.

I went through the house and packed up as much as I can. I might not get it moved over today, but at least it will be done and ready to go for tomorrow.

Day 173: Sickness

Miss Graceful woke up in the early hours of the morning with both vomiting and gastro. This is a child that has trouble pooping at the best of times. So, on top of being ill, the poor little thing is freaking out because her bowels don't usually work like this. She had to stay home from school and dance.

I'm still in the midst of merging two houses into one. I forgot how daunting a task this was. I have about 1/3 of the house sorted. It will be less stressful once the skip bin is here, and I can throw away all the unneeded stuff.

I'm also puppy sitting today for a few hours while my niece is off running errands in Ipswich. At least it's a quiet little thing and not barking.

Okay, I better get back to the cleaning.

Day 172: Kitchen Done

Today I'm determined to get the kitchen finished. Meaning, I need to finish putting all the double-ups into the excess pantry and clean out the last cupboard. It's driving me insane that every time I clear the bench, I seem to fill it straight back up again. I know that in about two or three weeks I'll be able to relax fully because everything will be done.

I'm also going to be fixing up the chicken ornament cupboard, I need to put down some non-slip matting for them all to sit on, at least that's a job that will only take me a short amount of time.

The bad thing is I have a headache today and I'm not feeling 100%. I'm just going to have to slog through it and get what needs doing - done. 

Day 171: Swimming Day

 

While the girls were at swimming, I decided to tackle the oh so fun job of cleaning out the fridges before we go and do the shopping this afternoon. It was horrible. at least I know it will never get that way again, as I always clean them the day before shopping day. 

Monsoon also has a birthday party to attend across the road. She's going to be a nightmare to deal with when she gets home.

I did a bit more in the kitchen/dining room... it seems to be never ending. I have to keep telling myself I will get there in the end.

Day 170: Crisis Averted

Disaster was upon me, and I almost had a mental breakdown; but in the end I had to do a factory reset. Okay, last night my granddaughter (Monsoon 3); got a hold of my phone and did something to it so that I was flooded with ads every 5 seconds. It took me hours this morning trying to get it all back to normal.

Now I just have to re-downloaded everything that I had before. It's a pain in the arse, because I honestly can't remember what I had on my phone.

I'm still unpacking and setting up the house. There is still so much to do. I'll get there eventually. I'm just tired as hell. I wish it was this time next week/month and all the hard work would be over and done with. It's freaking hard work moving house.

Okay, I'll catch you with you tomorrow.

Day 169: Tired As Hell

 

I woke up tired today with the daunting task of beginning the whole unpacking process. The fight to fit two households into one is a real struggle. So today I put it off and did the washing and some yardwork instead. Though, inside I did clean out one of the main bookcases. It's the one right beside the front door, and the first thing everyone sees. I need to have it clean, neat and tidy.

Today I let the cats outside for the first time. Very happily they didn't run away... which is always a worry when you move house. Oliver did a whole explore of the yard and paddock. Robson just did a quick look around and was straight back inside.

I've decided that I need to take out time each day just for myself. I need to catch up on me time. But that will have to wait until after I have finished all the unpacking and cleaning of the house.

Day 168: Done & Dusted

 

Today I finished the cleaning at the old house and finally handed back the keys. Now it's waiting to find out if I cleaned it well enough. Pounds to peanuts they will find something wrong with.

At the new house I've tried to get a bit of stuff put away, but I seem to be making more of a mess with everything I put away. I know I'll get it all set to rights eventually.

I just don't know where to begin. I wish I could magically snap my fingers and have everything done for me. I'm stuck because I have to clean everything before I can put everything away.

I think I will have to do my usual and write up a list of everything that needs to be done and then mark them off as I complete each task. The problem is getting everyone else in the house to help me. I don't want to have to do everything by myself.

Talk again soon.

Day 167: Small Break

 

Today in between setting up our lounge room and doing some of the kitchen. I took a break from cleaning the old house. I can get back to that tomorrow. My back is killing me. I mainly just want our end of the house to be set up and finished, before I tackle the rest of the house.

It's hard getting anyone to help me. all the kids want to do is create mess while I want to put it all away. I will be happier when I have the kitchen/Dining room clear of clutter.

The cats are going stir crazy being locked up inside the house all day and night. I'll be glad when they can go outside again. I need to find a spot to set up their feeding station. It'll be easier to do when they can get back to their routine. It's hard right now while there is so much clutter everywhere.

Day 166: Slashing

Today, I got the whipper snipping finished (my neighbour leant me his snipper as mine couldn't get through the tough glass).  I also got the walls washed and then hired the slasher guys = luckily for me they had a spot open then and there. And one less job I have to worry about.

Even though this is a nice house. It will be better once we get settled as there are no stairs; easier for mum to navigate. I just have to train the kids not to leave their messes laying all over the place. Meaning, I'll have to teach them to pick up after themselves.

Another good thing is that the new house is warmer than the old house. at least with it being warmer, I'll be able to sleep better.

Day 165: Moving Day

 

Today is the moving day. I'm hoping to get it all done in 2 or 3 loads... seeing as we only have a small trailer like this. I've already moved a shit ton of our stuff over (via my own car).

I was hoping to get it done hassle free, but when there are so many people helping there are bound to be some tough moments. At least we got it done. Now the scary part is trying to get it all into the house.

I at least got mine and Mum's bedrooms set up, and half the lounge room. It's a start... I wonder how long it's going to take me to get the rest of the house organised.

Day 164: Hurricane's Birthday Party

 

Busy day today. Hurricane is having a party even though her birthday is actually Wednesday. So while everyone is at the party. I'm going to be whipper snipping more of my yard and packing up my car ready to take over this morning and then come back and repack it ready to go in the morning.

I'm tired of all the mess everywhere. I just want it all to be done and everything back to normal.

I feel like there is so much to get done and no time to do it all in. The help I thought I was getting was very far and few between. I don't recommend moving when you have to do everything yourself.

Day 163: Running Out Of Time

 

Today we moved all the stuff out of the room mum will be using at the new house and put it all into the lounge room. I also took over another load.

I whipper snipped some more of the yard. I wish the snipper was a bit stronger as it would make the work so much easier and faster.

I also had Monsoon and Hurricane in the afternoon while Graceful was at dance. Hard to get anything done with the kids around. I'm tired all the time. I'm running out of energy and time to get everything done.

Day 162: Getting It Done

 

Getting as much of the whipper snipping done as I can. I don't want to have to pay for someone to come in and do it. I can tell you my upper arms and my armpits are as sore as hell from all the packing, cleaning, and yard work that I've been doing. It will all be worth it in the end.

In between doing everything I have been reading Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson) of a night to unwind.

Day 161: Took A Gutsa

Today while whipper snipping the driveway; I stepped into a pothole the wrong way and tumbled head over heels. The whipper snipper went flying and nearly landed in the neighbour's yard. I ended up falling on my left knee, left shoulder, and smashed the left side of my face into the drive. I even managed to warp my glasses in the process. Not a good day. instead of resting, I had to pick myself up and dust myself off and keep on whipper snipping. even though I'm aching all over.

Day 160: Cats

 

Why is it when you are so busy trying to get stuff done the pets (in my case - cats) decide it would be the best time to act out. my youngest cat has decided now would be a good time to catch mice and bring them inside. The cats are smart, they know we're moving and are freaking out a little bit (I assume).

Also, we have some kind of wild animals digging up holes all over our lawn... pains in the arse... and seeing as I haven't actually seen what they are I don't know how to stop them.

Even worse, I have an ear infection. So I'm not feeling 100% today. It's not the best time for me to be sick.

Day 159: Windy

 

I work up all ready to get to work in the yard, but it was too windy to do anything. So, I had the day off, because I needed the damn rest. I'm not feeling well today. Though, I did have to take the girls down to their swimming lessons. Just to top off an already awful day. I couldn't get a car park; so I had to park right at the back of the lot and wrangle Monsoon and Hurricane on the walk from the car to the swimming centre. The problem wasn't the wrangling. It was that I can't move as fast as a 3 and a 4-year-old. feeling poorly and I had to chase the two of them all the way to into the building.

Day 158: Good News & Bad News

 

The good news: is that one of my neighbours took pity on me and finished mowing my driveway... I still have to whipper snip it, but it's cut a whole days work out for me, so thank you kind neighbour. 

The bad news: is that I still have to get back out and whipper snip the long gulley. Let's just hope I don't fall down it again today.

At some stage I also have to find time to do a quick run downtown and pick up some stuff. I hate going out when I have so much work to do. I guess I'll just have to wear my yard working clothes.

Day 157: Insomnia

 

Lately, with everything going on I have been suffering with insomnia. I hate waking up tired as hell. I hope it doesn't last for too long. but knowing me it'll last right up until I move or even get the new place all unpacked.

Today I have to take a load of stuff over to the house and then come back and get stuck into the whipper snipping again. Right now, it feels like it's never ending.

My cat Robson is being a pain in the arse. Oliver is a dream. I suppose they are freaking out because they know something is happening.

Day 156: Another Day - Another Load

 

Today I took over another load and then moved some stuff around in the new place. I swear to God it seems like it's never ending. I know I'm doing all these little bits now so that the actual move day will be short... I just wish it was already over and done with.

I also had Monsoon all day. she decided that she needed to be with Mar-Mar and not her mum. So that means I have her until mum got home from dance with the other two girls in the late afternoon... Let me just tell you a 3-year-old is no help when it comes to cleaning a house in preparation for moving. Seeing as I can't go outside with her here (I have an unfenced dam); we'll be doing inside chores.

Day 155: Doctor Day - Oh What Fun!

Today I have my six-month check-up... which means fasting blood tests. and mum has to get her gut needle (I think it's Prolia). I also have to get a couple of scripts. Sadly, I also think I have another ear infection. Plus, I need to ask whether or not I need to have him work out a Ventolin work-up for the school for Graceful.

When I get home, I have more yard work to contend with. I can tell you that I am well and truly over the yard work. I hate having such a big damn yard.

My upper arms and armpits are starting to get sore. I'm assuming it's from the constant use of the whipper snipper. I'm trying to get as much done before I end up with Monsoon this afternoon.

I fell down while doing the long gulley and now my back is killing me. I think I need different gumboots - ones with better tread.

 

Day 154: Toowoomba

 

Today I'm having the morning off from yard work. I have to go to Toowoomba and buy Hurricane's birthday presents - she wants Spiderman & Dinosaurs. Actually, she mainly asked for undies. So, I will get her some of those too.

When I get home, I'll have to get stuck back into the never-ending yard work. I'll take a break from the whipper snipping and do some mowing instead. I'm going to be absolutely knackered by the end of the day. At least I should fall asleep fast.

Reading Patricia Briggs at night to unwind.

Day 153: Granddaughters Visiting

 

I had all three granddaughters while their mum was at work. It's so hard to get anything done while they are here. The two eldest ones were sick and had to stay home from, school for the day. I had to wait for them to go home before I could get stuck back into the damn yard... I am so over the yard... But it has to be done.

I must admit they were pretty well behaved. I have no complaints. A little whiney but I put that down to them all being sick. They mainly just spent the morning watching Netflix and laying in my bed.

On a different note: I'm trying a new recipe today> Japanese beef curry. I hope it tastes okay.

Day 152: Over It

 

Today I'm ready to punch the walls and kick the hell out of the whipper snipper. I'm tired as hell and I have so much still to do. You don't realize just how much work there is until you find your doing it all on your own.

Okay, I'm just bitching because I'm tired. I think as a pick me up I'll make mum and me home made hamburgers and hashbrowns for lunch today. Just a little pick me up.

Today I started on the driveway--which is why I'm complaining. as it's all up hill. I will probably get half of one side done, but that's okay. I will get it all done eventually.

Day 151: Visitors

 

Visitors, some I knew about. Some I did not. It was crowded and noisy. I had a freaking headache, which didn't help any.

I managed to wipe out the whole kitchen pantry and wash the kitchen blinds = they were the hardest to do.

Luckily, I have soupe left over from yesterday, so I didn't have to cook today,

Short and sweet, but I'm tired.