Day 64: Still Looking

 

You guessed it, I'm still looking for my story snippets. I just wish I knew where the hell they were. Absolutely annoying the freaking crap out of me because I want to look at them so badly. If I wasn't looking for them. They would be the first things I'd find. But no. Life decided to be a bitch and throw a spanner in the works.

I'm mowing the house yard and tank yards today. at least with having double the batteries I won't have to stop for an hour in the middle and wait for a recharge. I might even charge up the Ryobi mower and get the front mound done as well.

Also, since we've had a bit of rain, I'll have to go into the toy greenhouse and empty out the tubs as I noticed they are half full. They probably have frogs/toads in them. Meaning my daughter won't go near them ~ just in case.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's not about winning or losing, it's about how you play the game.

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.

Day 56: Belated Birthday

 

Happy birthday for yesterday, Ballerina.

Hope you had an awesome day.

Until tomorrow, remember:

Eat the cake & die happy.

Day 55: Haircut Day

 

My daughter is getting her hair done professionally today... first time in years. Usually, she just trims it herself. I can hear it now; she is going to come home complaining they gave her a bob style haircut. She does it every single time.

I'm not feeling the best today. A tad queasy. Probably coming down with what mum had on Sunday. I can't really concentrate on anything enough to get anything meaningful done.

Being I'll probably has something to do with the heat. or the number of freaking mozzies we get inside of a nighttime. They drive me freaking bonkers. I had to have at least 60 in my room last night. They seem to be immune to the spray.

I'm so tired... damn cat kept waking me up all night. It was like it was just making sure I was there. As soon as I gave it a pat and spoke to him, he'd lay down and rest and then it would start all over again; and now today he's laying down beside me like he wasn't a pain in the arse all night long.

Until tomorrow, remember: Believing you can ~ is halfway to getting it done.

Day 54: Visitors...

 

My daughter caught up with a friend she hadn't seen in five years, and it was like no time had passed at all. the only difference is they both now have kids. That's what true friendship is supposed to be like. I cooked lunch for them and even prepare dinner for my grandbabies ~ only has to be reheated.

I weighed in today 104.1kg, down by .7kg which is good.

I've been reading through some of my story notes... seeing which ones go where. There is only one set that I am missing now that I really want. I'll have to keep looking for them. I know I wrote them out and it annoys the hell out of me that I can't find them.

Another freaking hot day here today. It messes with my head (headache/migraine) though I'm also super tired today. because I got woken up at 3am by Monsoon who decided she needed to watch something on TV and she needed to be in my room to do it. Wizard of Oz (the original) at 3am not my favourite thing in the world to have to be doing.

Cakey, dropped of Graceful's phone so we won't have drama with that tonight. Monsoon found her phone. Hurricane is the only one who never seems to lose her shit. both Monsoon and Hurricane are sunburnt. they look like a Christmas tree on crack.

Until tomorrow, remember: If at first you don't succeed ~ It's not failing if you pay someone else to do the job for you.

Day 53: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Day 52: Catch Up Day

 

Today I'm trying to catch up on all the chores that I have let slip over the last week. I also want to try and move the ride on mower into the garage to get it out of the rain... I might need help with that part. I might have to wait until tomorrow when I have people here to help me.

I have some washing to do after the three kiddos get home from swimming lessons. I also want to walk around the perimeter of the house and spray for wasps again. those suckers just keep popping up.

I also need to clean out (tidy) my drawers etc in my room. I haven't been the best at putting my clothes away properly of late and I've noticed there are clothes in the wrong drawers. even worse when the kids try and help me.

The weather doesn't know whether it wants to be hot or overcast. I wish it would bloody make up its mind already. I just hope the washing has a chance to dry. At least I can move them to an airer if I have to.

Until tomorrow, remember: No matter how hard your past is ~ you can always begin again.

Day 51: Weather Permitting

 

I'm going to try and get a bit of the yardwork done again today. I've had a long enough rest, and it needs to be done. Not per say in the bouse yard. but I have some whipper snipping that definitely needs doing.

I'm still tired and have a massive headache... but what else is new. same shit - different day. If I don't do the chores then they'll never get done. Luckily, I actually like the yard work. I just wish it was a tad bit cooler some days.

At least with the kids at school and my daughter at work, I will have a peaceful day to work at my own pace. the only one I have to worry about checking on is my mum. Which I do every 20 minutes when I have to recharge the batteries on said tools. Also, on days like this I make sure that I prepare our lunch early, so I only have to do the basic cook when I stop (we like our main meal at lunch time so that we're not going to bed on full heavy stomachs).

Until tomorrow, remember: No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side of things.

Day 50: Damn Tired

 

Freaking insomnia is going to be the death of me. Why can't my brain shut down for me to go to sleep? I go to bed tired; I wake up tired... I know I get it in bouts. It might last for a week or for a month or two... then it will go away and I'll get a reprieve for a couple of months, and then the bitch comes right back, and we're back at square one.

Hence the reason if Monsoon is awake, she'll come into my room to watch TV. since she has started kindy, she has a tendency to fall asleep in the arvo when she gets home.

On the silver lining side of things. due to my insomnia, I found the synopsis to all of the Mountain Made - Quaide's Crossing - Brothers McCrieve - & Rebel Rousers. I had been looking for them for months. Now I'll be able to transfer it all onto my computer. If I could just find the synopsis for Woden's Wolves MC, & Ravengers MC I'd be happier still.

Until tomorrow, remember: If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Day 49: Bad Days

 

Hurricane is home from school sick today, and she's not happy about it. fevers and congested. knowing her it will be gone by tonight and she'll be set again for tomorrow... having ADHD she doesn't like her set routines being changed on her. At least the other two are at school and won't annoy the crap out of her.

Yesterday I had the maintenance guy come around and show me how to switch the water tanks over. now I'm not wasting all that rainwater. there were just too many switches that could have been the one to turn and google was not my friend.

I can tell you I'm sick of all the ants and garden spiders coming in to get out of the rain. The ants I can deal with, but I'm terrified of spiders. they always run so fast. That's how I know we are going to get more rain in the near future. all the critters are looking for somewhere dry.

Monsoon went to sleep at 1:48am so I'm super tired today, as she needed to be in my room watching TV so she didn't annoy her sisters while they tried to get some sleep... The live version of the Lion King is really good.

Until tomorrow, remember: It always seems impossible until it's done.

Day 48: Happy Birthday Mum

 

My wonderful mother turns 94 today.

Until tomorrow, remember:

No Rain ~ No flowers

Day 47: Finally Dry

 

I made the mistake of doing a load of bedding (washed) when it was raining. I hung them out on the clothes airers, but it took nearly three days for them to dry properly. I think I'll leave the rest of the washing until it stops raining. At least I could finally make my bed properly.

I looked after Monsoon while her mum took her big sisters to school and doctors. I also weighed in 104.8kg. I seriously feel like I'm filled up with gas (bloated).

Today I'm just having an easy day, and I started going through some old notebooks to see if I had any story synopsis or ideas in them. I have another whole pile that I will leave until later in the week. I'll get to them eventually.

I'm tired today, and my lower back is hurting. I have a mad headache because I still haven't given myself the haircut (shaved) that I desperately need. I just seem to keep running out of time. 

Still having infrequent showers, so I haven't gotten to mow as yet. Thankfully the grass isn't very long... I'll try and get to it this upcoming weekend.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind... instead, be led by the dreams in your heart.

Day 46: Can You Believe It

 

I was so excited to use my new mower and it's raining. What were the odds on that happening? I'm still looking forward to July when the ride on gets service/fixed and we can put it to use again.

I started watching Stargate SG1 from the beginning. I thought it was supposed to start yesterday. then realised when they give us the start date on Netflix it is always a day later.

because of the rain the family birthday BBQ that was supposed to be today has been postponed until next Sunday. which is good because I'm too tired to enjoy it.

My nephew and his partner came out to visit my mum (their nana), seeing as it's her upcoming birthday. hopefully they will make it out next weekend. As it is I'm going to have to do up some freezable containers of chicken spaghetti sauce for him to take home... Oh the joys of family.

Until tomorrow, remember: The road to success, is never easy... or quick.

Day 45: Hopefully New Mower Day

 

I'm hoping that my lawnmower actually comes into the store today. I'm lost without my mower.

I suppose I should say Happy Valentine's Day to all the love birds out there. Not me... but out there, there are people who have that special someone in their lives. the one person who completes them. I wish you all a wonderful day.

Today Graceful has her solo dance lesson and then the three girls have swimming lessons today. which means I will have at least two loads of washing to get done this afternoon.

I still have my crazy-arsed headache. So I'm also kind of trying to take it easy, because I don't really have the energy to do anything to heavy or that is going to need me to remain focussed on it for too long.

Until tomorrow, remember: Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Day 44: Freaking Cats

 

Walked outside late yesterday afternoon to call the cats inside when my cate Oliver who kind of look a lot like this, came limping around the corner covered in bits of cacti. It took me forever to get them all out of him. I was lucky he just stood there while I used a kitchen dinner fork and combed them all out of him... PAIN IN THE ARSE.

Kids are all at school. My daughter is at work so mum, and I have the house to ourselves. I love the quiet days. The kids have struggled but so far, they have kept the house relatively clean. I am proud of the little doodle bugs for at least trying.

Getting back to the shithead cats my other cat Robson, has decided of late that is perfectly okay to wake me up numerous times a night just because he wants to have a cuddle. I know you are all saying just shut my door and lock him out... I can't because I need to be able to hear my mum if she calls out to me in the middle of the night.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.

Day 43: Quiet Day

 

The three little hooligans are all off to school today, so I have the day off. I have some washing that needs to be done, but that will only take me a couple of hours. So I think today I might take some time out for me time. Give myself a little break. I still have my headache so I'm not going to be doing anything that needs a lot of concentration, because today, I don't think I have the ability to focus.

Going to see if my daughter is going to set the kids pool up again. They'll get no use out of it is it's pack away and sitting on the shelf. Maybe next week after we have mum's BBQ lunch.

It has been bloody hot here lately... I'm counting down the days for winter to get here. I hate the heat, freaking plays havoc on my head, and all my arthritic joints. You think it would be worse in winter... but for me summer is a killer.

Until tomorrow, remember: I may be wrong ~ but it's highly unlikely.

Day 42: Grocery Day

Have I told you how much I hate going grocery shopping. I thought all living in the one house was going to cut down on the grocery costs but then realised my daughter and kids don't eat the same food as me and my mum. It seems some people think it's okay just to buy a heap of crap that goes rotten in the fridge and gets thrown out each week. I'm tired of throwing away food. It really annoys the hell out of me.

I've decided I'm just going to be strict on what I buy this week. and make sure the people in this house only cook what they can eat so there are no leftovers. I also want to stop buying crap that sits in the pantry until it is well past its expiry date.

I'm going to keep a running tab of what I have in the freezers and pantries so that we don't end up with a heap of shit we don't need, which is something that usually happens in our household. Though today I have to chop up and make more chilli onions for mum. Well, I cut the onions and she does the chilli part.

Until tomorrow, remember: One day we'll make the onions cry.

Day 41: Can You Believe It

 

Dang it... my favourite lawn mower died. I was halfway through the footpath, and it just stopped. At first, I thought it was the batteries were flat, but no, they were still half full; and brand knew as I had only just bought two new ones. The silver lining in all of this is my favourite mower is coming back on sale in Aldi this Saturday, So I am definitely going to replace it as we are in snake season, and I don't want the grass getting too high. I like to be able to see the snakes coming into the yard... I'm also going to get another battery because I think one of my older ones is about to bite the dust. I always like to have the two in the mower and two on the charger ready to be used

I'm looking after Monsoon today while her mum is at work and the other two are at school. at least it will be a day of tv, drawing and in her case eating, which lately she does non-stop. Hence the reason I think she's having a growth spurt. She'll also pull out her little computer and work right alongside of me and that should occupy her for a while.

Today I also want to go around and spray for wasps I did it a couple of weeks ago; but I saw yesterday there are a few new ones, or I missed them last time. seeing as most of react badly to any sort of wasp/bee bites they have to go.

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

Day 46: Another Week Done

 

I kind of feel like this rabbit today. I feel like I have been through the wars and survived. I'm proud of the fact that I have made this far through the year and not killed anyone (in my stories that is ~ you have to remember I'm still an author at heart). 

Today, I'm also doing some washing, mainly bedding as it's starting to look weird. and I know it's just from the cats and kids napping on them. I like to wash them at least once a week.

The kids are driving me batty today. not because they're being naughty, but because they haven't stopped eating. anyone on the outside looking in would think we starve them at any other time, because no sooner have they finished one thing and then about fifteen minutes later they are all starving again. It didn't help that we also had a family BBQ for mum's birthday so there was 1 ADHD kid and one on the autistic spectrum, who clash whenever they are together.

I'm just going to send them down to mum every time they come and ask me for something.

Until tomorrow, remember: I licked it ~ so it's mine

Day 40: I Woke Up This Morning

 

First of all, it was a good feeling of just waking up and knowing that I was alive. Okay, so maybe the cats woke me up at the arse-crack of dawn because they wanted to be fed and let outside for the day. But I did wake up with David Bowie songs running through my head... So I think I may be listening to him today. he will definitely get my headache to settle down especially if it's his earlier work.

I weighed in today and I'm 104.7KG so down by 1.1KG which is good. I'm going to also give myself a haircut today (shaved head) so that will also release some of the pressure on my headache/migraine.

Once the two oldest girls are at school today, I have to do a quick tidy up, and then the household chores will be over and done with. I find it easier if I can keep on top of everything and don't let it all build up.

I also want to separate out all the too small clothes as our girls have had a bit of a growth spurt. So, it looks like little darlin' across the road is going to be getting another lot of hand me downs. It's good when we can hand them onto someone else who can get use out of them.

Until tomorrow, remember: If you can't be perfect ~ be useful.

Day 39: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember: Next time a stranger talks to you when you're alone just looked shocked and whisper, "You can see me?"

Day 38: First Of The Decluttering

 

Today I'm going to attempt to go through the plastic storage tubs in our garage. We have about twenty of them, and I'm hoping to get them down by half. to make the garage look and feel less cluttered.

I'm determined that 2026 is going to be the year of embetterment for all of us, I just have to work on getting the others on board with it all. they find it hard sometimes to see that things will be good for them. good for us all as a family.

Though honestly, most of the crap in the tubs is mine, so I have to be the one that has the tough love on myself. I have to be the one who throws the shit away that I'm holding onto for no reason. My new mantra has to be: that it's okay to let go.

Until tomorrow, remember: today is a good day to try.

Day 37: Inspection Day

 

Today is the day. Thank the heavens there are no kids at home today while everything is happening. Also, I'm glad we got everything done. I knew we would. I'm not so sure about my daughter's bedroom; but that's her problem not mine. She is a work in progress. though basically she has her closet to go... She has way too many clothes. It's just not something I can help her sort through for her.

While I have been cleaning the house this past few weeks, I have been thinking of ways I can better set it out. a better layout if you will. A way to make it appear larger than it really is. Which will start with another round of decluttering. If we haven't used it in the past year, then we don't obviously need it.

I was going to have a day of rest, but the paddock was calling my name. So, it looks like I will be doing a couple of sessions out there today. Just so I can get another section completed.

Until tomorrow, remember: Whatever you do, give it 100% unless you're donating blood.

Day 36: Cleaning Mode

 

Making sure the last of the big-ticket items are done for our house inspection tomorrow. I want tomorrow to be just get up, make beds, sweep out, do the dishes and change the kitty litter.

Not that there is much to do today, it's mainly just cleaning up anything the kids played with last night, and make sure there isn't any crap blown into the yard again.

I'll also mop the floors once the kids are all at school because it's a hell of a lot easier than they are at home. I must remember to get the crap off the front door. I have been meaning to do it for days and keep forgetting.

Until tomorrow, remember: Stay positive, work hard & make it happen.

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.

Day 28: So much Still To Do.

Today I'm just pottering around the house. every time I mark one job off the list three more seem to get added. Like I've said before, it's mainly just wiping over walls, cabinetry, sweeping, and mopping. I'll get more done tomorrow when Monsoon is otherwise occupied.

That's when I'll tackle shampooing the carpets and mats. Too hard when I have a little helper who is more of a hindrance than a help. I just have to remember that tomorrow will be much better.

My back and legs are still hurting from where I fell off the ledge while whipper snipping, but at least I didn't break anything (except my glasses). But it's good to look out and see that I've got about 2/3 of the whole yards/paddocks done. Only the big paddock to go now. I'm not as stressed no I've decided to just take my time in doing everything.

Today I have been looking up ways to fix the hinges on the doors under the kitchen sink. Every time the maintenance guys try and fix it, they seem to make it worse, so I'll figure it out on my own. I saw these metal things on Facebook, but I'm sure I can figure out something similar. and way cheaper.

Until tomorrow, remember: Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Day 27: School Is Back In Session

 

It's time to start celebrating... Graceful and Hurricane have gone back to school. We'll be able to get back into some sort of workable routine now. Hopefully now the house won't get as messy seeing they won't be home 24/7.

Depending on the weather, I'm hoping to get the footpath mowed today. not looking forward to it because we have one freaking long footpath, but as with everything else I know I'll get it done.

Two kids down and one to go... not that I'm counting or anything. The house will be so quiet when they are all at school/kindy. I can't freaking wait.

Until tomorrow, remember: Push yourself, because nobody is going to do it for you.

Day 26: Happy Australia Day

I'll start off by wishing everyone a very happy Australia Day, I'm proud to be an Aussie. I don't get tangled up in all this segregated bullshit that seems to pop up every time this date rolls around. I can't be held accountable for something that happened hundreds of years before I was born. I'm not telling people to get over it, because everyone has the right to their own opinions. I just think we should celebrate life and not dwell on the past. Just so you're not wondering... I'm not a racist person. I don't care what nationality you are, or what religion you follow (unless it's some crazy-assed cult, because let's face it they usually always end in disaster). I'm a big believer in to each their own. You don't try and convert me, and I won't try and convert you. So, in saying that... once again, HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY.

In other news I weighed, and I've put on weight this week 105.1kg all my measurements are basically the same. It could also be from the amount of fluids I drank yesterday.  I spent the day doing yard work in 37degree heat, but at least I got done what I needed to; then not soon after it pissed down rain. So, I was happy to get as much done as I did. Though, it could also be because I have a fucked thyroid and that is always a stumbling block in the weight department

We lost power last night at 9:33pm and got it back at 1:05am... the kicker is my ex-son-in-law came around about 20 minutes before and borrowed our generator... they have power lines down around their house. The good thing is we didn't have to go into any fridges and freezers during the outage.

Today, I'm going to give the yard work a break, while the grass dries out, and pick one of the interior rooms to deep clean... 12 days until our house inspection... most of the cleaning is just wiping marks off the walls.

Until tomorrow, remember: A yawn is just a silent scream for coffee

Day 25: Another Week> Conquered

 

I've had to battle changes of weather, kids well and truly ready to go back to school, and I'm still standing. I even had heat stroke a couple of times. you spend over twenty minutes in the sun, and it plays havoc with my health. They say sweating is good for you... all I know is it makes me smelly as hell, but at least I know I've done something.

The yard is coming along. I still have a ways to go, but now, I'm not trying to kill myself anymore to get it done. I can't wait until the ride on mower is fixed. Sadly, that is still a couple of months away. For now, it's just whipper snipper, brush cutter, and battery-operated mowers. I suppose at least with all the battery-operated stuff I have a time limit of 20 minutes each session.

I'm yet to find the 2nd dog run that is supposed to be piled up at the base of one of the trees. I'll find it eventually. I'm rolling them up and putting them aside for my daughter's ex-husband (seeing as the wire cable is still good) It's also his birthday today.

The frangipani tree has started to flower. It's pretty. they are a nice pinky colour. I'm going to dread it when the wattle trees start to flower because it will have me sneezing until the cows come home.

I need to get myself some safety glasses, as my real glasses just aren't good enough to stop the debris while I'm working in the yard

Until tomorrow, remember: We can all do our own stunts; intentional or not.