Day 127: Grocery #2

 

Today we are picking up all the stuff we forgot to get yesterday, but at least today, we don't have any kids, because they are all at school/kindy.

I also want to catch up on the washing, before we get a backlog of it again. I want to mop the floor as well. Luckily, I remembered to buy the floor washing stuff.

In my down time, I'm watching Maine Cabin Masters. Not sure what I'll watch next.

Until tomorrow, remember: Take the time and do it right.

Day 126: Needle Day & More

Today I am:

1) Put the bins out.

2) Getting my flu shot.

3) Doing grocery shopping.

4) Ordering my new bed frame.

5) Getting the hinge off the kitchen cupboard.

Until tomorrow remember: It's easier just to do it.

 

 

Day 125: Insomnia

 

3am is when I finally got to sleep this morning; and I had to be up by 5am. I couldn't have slept in, because my cat Robson is a shithead who will literally come and wake me up for his breakfast and to be let outside for the day... and then Nana (mum) and the kids are up and I had to start on breakfasts... didn't help that the toaster decided to up and die on us... had to go to Aldi and buy a new one.

So, because of the lack of sleep. I have woken up with a massive headache. I'm not going to nap today, or I won't be able to sleep tonight. I think I will read through some synopsis that I found. I'll see if they are any good and worth keeping, or if I should trash them now.

I need to write out the shopping list today... but first I want to go through the pantry so I'm not buying double ups of everything. or else they run out of date before we use them.

Until tomorrow, remember: Think smarter not harder

Day 124: Public Holiday (May Day)

 

The kids are home today so you guessed it there is arguing galore happening. Graceful has decided to hide out in her room to keep out of Hurricane and Monsoon's line of sight. I wish I could do that. Sadly, I still had to get up and do stuff to keep the house running.

The girls helped their mum cook cupcakes today. So, the house smells sickly sweet. they are going to love them. Well, graceful will. The other two don't really eat cake. they are more your chocolate and chips kind of snackers.

It has been raining on and off all day today. A real crap day for washing. We still did two loads; thank God that we have clothes airers and can hang everything under cover... Sure, we could use the dryer, but by using the airers, I don't have to pay for the power usage; and I think the clothes smell better when they are air dried. Plus, we have a patio where we can set up the airers, and if it rains too much, we can always bring them inside.

I have a headache today. I have set aside time to give myself a haircut. Seeing as I shave my head, it's easy enough to do myself.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's never a bad day to have a Star Wars marathon. 

Day 123: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember:

Music can alleviate the sorrow in your life.

Day 122: All The Pretty Things

 

Today I am trying to get all the loose stuff put away. I'm tired of looking at it and tripping over it. I've decided to pick up all the kids' stuff and put it into garbage bags, and if they don't put it away after school than It'll either be tossed or donated.

I also want to try and get the kitchen under sink door put back on. I have to figure out how to get the hinge off without damaging the cupboard. Someone before we moved in had the bright idea to glue the hinge to the cupboard wall. Annoying as hell. because the glue us like freaking stone.

I also need to clean the fans, so they work better. Not that we are using them as much now as it is getting cooler in the evenings.

Until tomorrow, remember: Take the time to do it right, and you won't have to do it again.

Day 121: Do You Ever? X2

 

Do you ever have days where you know you've written something down and then can't find it for a month of Sundays. And the moment you stop looking for it you find it somewhere you have looked a million times before... I've been doing that a lot lately... Usually, it's something to do with one of my books; but this week it was the shopping list. how the hell do you misplace the shopping list... Especially, because ours is always written in a bright red spiral notebook. None of the kids have seen it. It's like the damn thing grew legs and walked away.

But mostly my phone that is misplaced; the kids take it to play a game and put it down and then I have a hard time finding it. Annoying as hell. I wish when they were finished with it they would just bring it back... but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Until tomorrow, remember: Measure twice ~ Cuss once.

Day 120: Another Long Week

 

Sadly, it feels like this week has gone on forever... and the I realise we're only just over the halfway point. I really do just want to curl up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and avoid the world.

I think I might find myself a few comfort movies and just have a time out. All the kids are at school so at least they won't be annoying me until after school this afternoon.

If I don't end up doing a time out it will be doing some washing. because the kids are going to need nundies before we know it. I might even take the time to have a damn haircut.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's okay to hide away from the world for a couple of hours to recharge

Day 119: Bed Shopping

 

This is option number 1: I really like the shape and style of this one.  And it looks high enough to still put my stuff underneath that needs to be stored there.

The bed frame I have now, doesn't have a headboard or a footboard. So, my mattresses keep sliding off the end and my pillows falling down between the head of the bed and the wall and I'm sick of it. Seeing as I sit on my bed with my computer and work. I'm always pushing the damn mattress back on the bed

This is option number 2: Pretty similar just more of a curve. I think both could work with the size of my room and furniture. I think the wooden beds with headboards and footboards are too clunky.

Though I'm going to keep looking in case I find something else I like better. I'll let you all know one I find the one that calls my name.

Until tomorrow, remember: Take a quiet moment each day, and tell yourself you're worth it

Day 118: Beautiful According To Me

 

Until tomorrow, remember:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Day 117: Dr Appointments

 

Mum has a doctor appointment today at 11 am. She wants to see about her cough. I bet they stick us with the damn flu needles while we're there. I was also correct in saying that poor Graceful was sick for the entire weekend. I knew it was bad because she didn't go to her swimming lesson, or dance practice, and she never misses dance practice. So, of course the other two had to turn into little ferals for the weekend. getting into as much mischief and being as loud as they possibly could.

Today I am going to work on the Rebel Rouser portion of the synopsis I have been trying to finish writing. As a couple of people, I don't even have a clue who they are... I'll figure it out in the end.

I have to get some more of the soiled washing done. At least the stuff I had on the clothes airers is dry, so if it rains, I can just hang it all out under cover.

Until tomorrow, remember: An apple a day keeps the doctor away ~ Especially if you peg it really hard at his head.

Day 116: Soundtrack Sunday

 

 

Until tomorrow, remember:

Dancing makes the chores go faster.

Day 115: Anzac Day

 

Lest We Forget

Day 114: Sick Again

 

Hurricane and Graceful are home from school. I can guarantee that Hurricane will be sick for a couple of hours and then she'll be fine. Graceful will probably be sick all weekend. Graceful is not often sick, so, when she is she's usually really sick...She will more than likely sleep all day, and Hurricane will be running around annoying the hell out of everyone. At least Monsoon was at kindy, so the three of them weren't home.

I worked some more on my synopsis; while watching more renovation shows (Fixer to Fabulous) I still like Hometown better. Ben and Erin really are my favourite ones on TV at the moment.

I really need a haircut. My head is literally pounding. actually, I don't know what hurts more, my head... my back... or my feet.

Until tomorrow, remember: There is no off switch for your brain... when insomnia strikes - learn to ignore you active in your face brain...so you can sleep 

Day 113: Taking A Day Off

 

1) Today I'm just watching house renovation shows and re reading my synopsis. I think there is something off between Jess and Grace's book and the synopsis. I'm not sure if it's names or the time frame.  

2) I'm having a peaceful day with all three kids back at school. I only have the cats to contend with.

3) I did manage to get the kitchen cleaned up.

4) I have a massive headache today, So, I'm probably due for another haircut.

5) Not really hungry today, so just having something light for lunch/dinner.

Until tomorrow, remember: Today is a good day to sit back and drink coffee.

Day 112: Grocery Day

 

I can't believe how much groceries have gone up over the last few months, and then I heard the other day that they are going up again. I got half a trolley load, and it cost $299 and some cents. And then in the other shop it was $265 and some cents...and that was without buying hardly any meat. Seriously, I don't know how people can afford to live on their own, pay rent, all their bills, fuel (which is ridiculously high right now) and still afford groceries; let alone food for a pet. I just know that for 3 cats it costs $80 a fortnight. The second most expensive thing on our grocery list is buying the school lunch foods and snacks. They cost a fortune. Mind you every single week I come home and I have forgotten something important like carrots, or milk, or bread; something we use every damn day.

Then I come home and everyone buggers off so that I can put everything away in the right spots. It drives me bonkers when people rearrange shit on me. I wish my pantry was a little bigger, but we have to live with what we have when we're in a rental

Until tomorrow, remember: If you don't eat, you don't poop; and if you don't poop... you die.

Day 111: New Clothes

 

I have to buy some new clothes. I just have to start replacing all the ones with holes in them. I realized all my shirts are really freaking short and I like them to be longer than my crotch. I also need some new shorts as well. But I will keep looking for them as I like ones that have a bit of length.

I have clothes in my wardrobe that I haven't worn in at least 2 years. So, it's time for me to get some new things to wear.

Until tomorrow, remember: Wishing hard doesn't get the job done.

Day 110: Over It

 

Today, I'm over everything. 

I'm over people not listening to a word I have to say.

I'm over being sick and just feeling blah all the damn time.

I'm over my shithead of a cat thinking he rules the roost. He's like a freaking feral puppy and chews on everything in sight... He's 8 years old for crying out loud I thought he would have outgrown that crap by now... Yes, you all know I'm talking about Robson.

Until tomorrow, remember: Tomorrow has got to be better.

Day 109: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember:

Shit happens; so just take another step and move forward.

Day 108: Wall Art & More

 

Dang it... I don't know how many times I have to go mad at Monsoon from drawing on the walls... even making her scrub it all off by herself hasn't deterred her. It drives me bloody bonkers every time I find some. Sometimes she draws good things - Stuff you can actually recognise what it is, but most of the time it is just random scribble... and usually in a red pen either biro or felt-tip pen. The hardest colour in the world to get off of anything.

The soles of my feet are freaking sore today... Probably because I'm fat. But having a stuffed-up thyroid it is hard to lose weight. I did try going to a dietitian, but the way he wanted me to eat was way more that I was used to and I gained weight instead of losing it. So, now I'm back to struggling through it all on my own.

I'm taking it easy today. Because we're still not all better yet, but we're getting there... I just wish I had the energy of the kids. If I could bottle and sell that I would be a billionaire.

Until tomorrow, remember: The voices in your yeah, can be real dicks... or maybe that's only mine.