Day 102: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember

It's okay to sit and listen to good music

Day 101: Washing Day Again

 

Weirdly, washing is one of my favourite chores to do. everything goes in dirty and comes out smelling and looking all clean. The only thing I don't like about washing is finding things in the dirty clothes that I know haven't been worn, because the damn things are still folded up. The kids are bad for that one, and so is their mother.

Besides washing, I'm overseeing Hurricane and Monsoon while that reclean their room. I've told them if they don't do it than I'm going in there with a garbage bag and the room will end up super clean.

This school holidays their whole end of the house is getting cleaned out. I'm tired of the mess. I'm tired of asking for things to get done and it doesn't so now I'm going to get bossy. Not that it's a huge mess. The kids just don't put the toys away from one game to the next. And the garbage bag threat is mainly for the broken toys that I have to get rid of anyway.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sleep is overrated ~ your cats need for attention is more important.

Day 100: Losing My Mind

 

Okay, we all know just how long I searched for the story notes on Hey-Hey/Riley & Veah/Arlo. Swear to God, it almost did my head in. It definitely did my back in. I opened up my computer last night and, in a file, I've searched numerous times; there they were sitting there as happy as a pig in mud. right alongside a couple of more that I was missing. All the while Vlad sat back laughing his Russian arse off, saying he knew where they were all along. Then why the hell didn't he tell me? Because he's an arsehole that's why.

So now I have moved them into my Hayden Falls folder, so I won't lose them again. the others have been placed among the Misty River crews. I'm going to get a notebook and write down which stories are in which folders so when I go looking, I will be able to find them easily.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't trust the voice in your (my) head because he's a jerk, and he lies.

Day 99: Yard Work

 

Getting the yard down before we put the new trampoline together. At least this one has a ladder for the kids to be able to get in and out. 

I really can't wait until my nephew gets back so he can help with the massive undertaking of doing the paddock again. It's hard work.

My niece is getting me the number of someone who fixes ride on mowers. So that will be one of my next things to get done. I'm hoping they don't tell me it's not worth fixing.

Until tomorrow, remember: Stop and walk away ~ 11 days to go

Day 98: Shopping Day With Kids

 

I forgot how draining it can be to go grocery shopping with three kids in tow. If they asked for candy once. they must have asked 100 times or more. Drove me bonkers. but at least we got it done. Coming home and putting it all away was just as hectic. I bribed them just to get them out of my way. Their helping really isn't that helpful. At least I got the toilet paper put away before Hurricane and Monsoon could stand on it and squash it all.

Until tomorrow, remember: There's 12 days to go before school starts back

Day 97: Double Dang It!

 

I just realized the three kids are on 2 weeks holidays. they are going to eat us out of house and home.  Today I can occupy some of their time by getting them to write out the shopping list needed for tomorrow... just so you know; it won't be the one I use, but it will make them happy thinking they are helping. I can guarantee one will be filled with Nutella and fruit. one with chicken and pasta. and the last with chicken, mayonnaise, wraps and candy. As it is monsoon already came in and told me to add lemonade ice blocks because they are her favourites.

So, you guessed it. today is fridge and pantry cleaning day to check on what we have. I'm not buying a shit ton of double ups of anything.

I'm still finding all the where's wally stuff for the kid's hint list. I'm now onto all the back page lists. But now, I'm only doing a bit at a time. there is way too much stuff on each page. I'm two books down only 5 to go.

Until tomorrow, remember: Deep Breaths ~ Two weeks will go fast... surely it can't be that bad.

Day 96: Clean Up Day

 

Today we have to finish cleaning up the mess from the kids sugar high yesterday. If I'm honest though, they didn't get much chocolate, and both Hurricane and Graceful ended up giving theirs to Monsoon. which basically turned her into a giggling git... as well as a punch first ask questions later kid until she finally crashed at around 10pm. Hurricane woke up this morning not feeling the best. I'd say her hay fever/ allergies are playing up. 

I'm also going to make a start on the driveway today = whipper snipping. It's a dreaded chore but somebody has to do it. And sitting here typing away on my computer isn't getting the work done.

Until tomorrow, remember: Just do it ~ You'll feel better once it's done.

Day 95: Easter Sunday

 

Today the girls got their couple of eggs and the Easter present. This year it is a Vtech learning computer each:- that way no fighting.

Today I'm cooking a baked dinner for lunch, with roast veg and sloppy peas. I might even make some homemade gravy. It is going to be so good.

Is it bad that I'm already looking forward to school going back. Hurricane gets so bored at home. even though there is plenty to do. she really gets bored. I think it has to do with her ADHD, and then when she is bored, she starts picking fights with her sisters and thinks it's funny.

Until tomorrow, remember: Eat your fill and be happy while doing it.

Day 94: Soundtrack Saturday

 

Until Tomorrow, Remember: Be good or the Easter Bunny won't come and leave any chocolate eggs.

Day 93: Good Friday

 

Today I won't be doing much of anything. Because of my life I am catholic. I don't follow all the rules, but Good Friday is always no red meat... basically only fish or vegetarian options. I'm not really a huge red meat eater, but on a day when I can't have it... I crave it... weird as all shit.

I'm going to try and fix the door under my kitchen sink. I had to o and but a whole different hinge (Well I got my niece to pick it up for me). As the hinge on the door doesn't fit into the fixing plate that we got. I got tired of waiting for the real estate to come and repair it. So, we well tackle it ourselves.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's okay to just have a day when you sit and do nothing.

Day 92: Easter Bonnet Parade

 

We have two Easter bonnet parades... two different schools... two different towns... and both at the exact same time. So, it will be a divide and conquer kind of day. We'll have to decide which of is will have to drive to the kindy in the next town over.

All the kids will be coming home after the parades at it is the start of the Easter holidays. Which reminds me I need to have fish on hand for Good Friday, because for me it is a day of no red meat.

I have a bad headache today. Probably from driving in my old glasses, but until I get up to get my eyes tested again, they will do, as I broke mine when I fell of the top driveways lower edge.

Until tomorrow, remember: Be nice to each other, because you never know what some people are going through.

Day 91: April Fools!

 

I can see that I'm going to have a day of the kids playing pranks on everyone in the house. Not much different to any other day really. I can't count the times I've had Hurricane and Monsoon yelling out ~ I pranked you.

Other than that, I'm not doing much. I have to tidy the garage and get the bin out for collection. Weather permitting, I'll also mow. I don't want it to get too long.

I'll also have to move the still boxed new trampoline. We'll be putting it together over the Easter break. As well as the sandpit. We got one of those ones where it has a wooden lid that can close down of a night to keep the critters out.

Until tomorrow, remember: Count to ten and start again

Day 90: Bigfoot

 I have been watching a whole heap of shows on and about bigfoot. Whether you are a believer or not, they have been interesting to see. the different ways people go in search of a bigfoot site. Me personally, I think there could be some truth to all the stories. I also believe that we should leave well enough alone. That if they do exist, then we should let them live their own lives as they are probably only trying to survive as they know best.

There is one show where the guy that is a sceptic; I just want to reach through the screen and slap him upside the head. He can't believe in the paranormal/mythical... but will then come up with another answer and always starts with. "If you get the perfect setting at the perfect time, this could happen." Where in reality, he couldn't possibly know what the conditions were like on any given night/day.

I'll just keep watching the shows and the ghost ones; because honestly, I just like seeing the people in the show's reaction. sometimes it's funny as hell. Or they seem truly terrified and have the shakes/shivers really bad.

Until tomorrow, remember: What doesn't kill you will probably try again.

Day 89: Where's Wally ~ Do You See Him?

 

My grandies, especially the two youngest, love doing Where's Wally. And they both keep asking me for hints. So being the good Mar-Mar (Grandma) that I am I have spent a day going through all our Wally books (7) and found all the main stuff (& wrote it down). So, now when they ask for a hint, I can give them one. Only in one picture (Fun in the Foreign Legions) I just can't find the bone. I tried looking up the answer. but apparently, there are different versions of the same picture (Of where the main non-people) objects are set up. So, for now I'll have to keep searching. In case you're all wondering I have the Australian version.

At least now the kids can enjoy finding the rest of the stuff. I still haven't gone through and done the lists in the back of each book. They are for another day; there is only so much my eyes can take at one time.

Until tomorrow, remember: All's well that ends well.

Day 88: Happy Birthday Graceful

 

A very happy 8th birthday

To a wonderful granddaughter.

You're going to have an amazing day.

Until tomorrow; remember: Not in jail, not in a mental hospital, not in a grave... I'd say it's a very good day.

Day 87: Soundtrack Saturday

 

Until tomorrow; remember:

A coffee a day keeps the grumpy away

Day 86: Ants!

 

With all the crappy weather we've been having, our house is overrun by ants. those little, tiny motherhumpers that you can hardly see, but can't get rid of them. Not are their only an abundance of ants, but the flies and spider have really increased in numbers. All trying to get out of the weather. My mum always says that having ants as we do is a sign we're going to be in for a shit-ton of rain.

So you guessed it, today I'm going around the house and spraying everywhere, especially the window ledges and the doorways. Anywhere these little buggers can come in. Another job that is best done while everyone is either at work or school.

Until tomorrow; remember: Life is just a series of obstacles preventing us from reading books.

Day 85: Family... Gotta Love Them

 

How can you say mad at the grandkids when they look at you after they have done something wrong and tell you that they love you. Or that the reason they are driving you bonkers is because you are their Mar-Mar and they just live you so much.

At least today they are all at school and I can get the floors mopped without them leaving little footprints everywhere because they just walked over my nice clean-and still damp floors.

I'm also back on the computer today; doing a bit here and there. Still just trying to get things decluttered and organised. Though, I swear to God that the computer changes things on me every time I shut down for the day. Takes me forever to find things sometimes.

Seriously though I'm tired of folding up the washing and everyone just chucking it into drawers and baskets... or leave it sitting out until they wear it again. I blame my daughter for this because it's a learned behaviour.

Until tomorrow; remember: Karma takes care of those who have done us wrong.

Day 84: Grocery Day

Today I am hoping like hell that the groceries are not going to cost us a fortune. It seems like every week that they go up and up, and there seems to be less and less in the store.

At least the pantry is now clean, and we (I) can easily put everything away. it drives me bonkers when everyone just shoves it in anywhere.

Today is also deep cleaning the shower day. I'm having a hard time getting the soap marks off the floor. Because Hurricane is allergic to scented soap, we use Sunlight soap, and sadly it is leaving a white residue on my brown tiled floor

Until tomorrow; remember: Psst, my cat says you are a little B*tch

Day 83: Freaking Hell

 

This little fluffernutter is Robson (Robby) he may look all cute and adorable, but don't let the cuteness fool you. he is one humongous pain in the arse. He's taken to getting on my little computer table and taking it over while I'm trying to get shit done... and if I don't pay him enough attention - he mock bites me until I stop everything and pat him.

I've still been going through all my partial stories and writing down character names... then I'm looking for picture of random people to see how I picture them in my mind.

Today I'm also finishing off the girl's bedroom. I don't understand how they can mess it up so fast, especially when they are at school 3 - 5 days a week. Yes I know they are only 4 & 5 years old, but dang they create a lot of havoc.

Also washing today and hanging it on the airers on the patio = better to be safe than sorry and it getting rained on. I know I could use the dryer but why waste the power. the sun when it's out does a better job and the clothes smell better.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't forget what a fabulous little weirdo you are - and always will be.