Day 93: Update Day

 

This is what it feels like most days in my house. Would you believe my oldest cat decided he wanted my seat and wouldn't stop annoying me until I got up and moved seats. Then the youngest cat decided he wanted me to sit in the bedroom while he lay on the bed, so he did the same whole annoying thing until I moved to the bedroom.

I blame it on the freaking wet weather... yes, you guessed it, it's raining.

I forgot to tell you. The night Monsoon slept over she ended up sleeping for 14 hours straight. And then spent the next day with me while her mum was at work. At least the flooding went down some and Hurricane and Cyclone could get to school.

Today I'm back to working on Hayden Falls 1: Christmas Wishes Comes with Kisses and watching NYC murder cases.

Today is also Hurricane and Cyclone's last day of school before the Easter holidays. At least their mum will be home to look after them.

Day 91: Unexpected Sleepover

 

Today I had Hurricane and Monsoon after school, because Aunty Yace was flooded in. Lucky for me both girls fell asleep. Hurricane work up, when her mum and Cyclone pulled up after dance practice. Monsoon didn't. So, guess who's getting a sleep over.

They were a bit miffed that it was still raining so they were still stuck inside. Yes, while Hurricane watched her videos on my phone. I was stuck watching Twirly Woos with Monsoon. Also, about three hours of her laying on me, sticking her face in mine and asking, "Can I get a Chee Hoo." Over and over while laughing her head off. All I can say is thank God I'm having trouble with Disney+, or I'd be stuck watching Moana 2 over and over.

I worked on Hayden Falls 1: Christmas Wishes Comes with Kisses... in longhand.

Also watching murders in LA and NYC and how they caught them... very interesting. Some I even remember being on TV. Or I recognise the people in the episodes.

Day 90: April Already

 Today I started the day off by taking mum to her podiatry appointment. The technician was 20 minutes late; then on the way home I realized why, because mum and I got caught in roadworks for 30 minutes... a freaking pain in the ass.

Finally got home and had Monsoon waiting for me, because she didn't want to be at home while her mother tried to mow before the rain comes back this arvo. She ended up staying with me from 11am, to just after 5:30 pm when Hurricane and Cyclone finished swimming lessons... Do you understand how many times I had to watch The Minions and Twirly Woos.

Though after she left, I watched a doco on the white hats... a group of people who rescue others in the war. That one was both interesting and very sad. I would hate to live through anything like that.

I didn't get writing done today because I also had to spend most of the time reading Where's Santa's Elf while Monsoon searched for everything that needed to be found... longest 6 hours of my life.

Day 87: Happy Birthday, Cyclone.

 

Turning the 7

I hope you have an awesome party.

Day 85: Little Things

 

Today I have Monsoon come and stay with me while her mum is off at work (the teacher's aide one). So today she is going to help me do my chores.

We are going to be rearranging my kitchen drawers = put everything where they are meant to go. Nobody but me seems to put things back where they go.

Weare going to wash off the front verandah wall. it would seem my three granddaughters have spilt something all over it. So, it has to come off before the ants descend upon us.

We're going to restock the baskets under my TV it's where I keep all the wipes, spare notebooks, socks, grandkid's clothes, and spare bedding for my room.

We're going to tidy out the fridge and freezer. Again, people need to learn where everything goes. I might be a little OCD when it comes to those sorts of things. I swear to God people put them in the wrong place just to mess with me... or because my mum is 93 and just doesn't give a rats ar*e.

Day 84: Still Raining

 

This morning, I woke up to the sounds of thunder. It didn't last long, but the clouds did roll in; and it rained nearly all day. which only makes the whole place smell dank.

Today is grocery shopping day for the fortnight. I seem to get half the amount of stuff and pay twice as much as I used to. The shelves still aren't fully stocked. So, we might have to be creative in our cooking for a while. I'm also making meals where I can freeze the leftovers for another day.

I also have to pick Hurricane up after school, as Cyclone is going to dance, and Monsoon is at her bestie's (Anty Yace)... truth is I almost forgot. luckily her mum reminded me, and I got there in time. We came home and watch Captain Underpants. Apparently, I'm the only one who doesn't complain when she wants to watch it.

My feet and back are so sore today. It hurts so much to stand and walk. Not even helping if I rest them.

My big chore for today was to switch out all my mum's bedding. The cat, Robson decided it would be a good place to throw up. the little shi*head. Luckily, he did it in the day and not during the middle of the night... Yay, what fun...Not.

Day 82: Another one Done

 

I'll start off by saying that I managed to get the 5K added wordage into Cotter's Girls 1: TASH...  and I have decided to finish Crossroads 1: The Smile Made Me Do It. So, I'm happy that I'm mostly back on track with my writing schedule

We have another overcast and drizzly day. I might love the rain, but it's a pain in the ar*e because I can't get out and mow. Once again, my wash will have to be hung inside

My big chore for today is to get the spiderwebs down and mop my floors; even though I hate mopping when it's damp out because they take so long to dry.

Hurricane was so excited on Friday when she came home from swimming lessons, and she had been moved up a level. I had little Monsoon while the other two went swimming. So, she was on my old tablet and doing her work like Mar-Mar (me). She was so proud of herself.

Today I'm also cooking up pasta sauce so I can portion it out into meal sizes and freeze it for later use. It always tastes better when it's been cooked for a while... well, at least I think it does.

Day 76: Happy Saint Patrick's Day

 

I hope today that everyone is dressed in green and enjoying the day as much as possible. May the luck of the Irish be with us all. If I wasn't feeling like crap. I would be enjoying a pint along with everyone else.

Today I've been working on The Dark Frost 1: Accidentally Yours. I have almost finished book one. I'm hoping to get all finalised so I can quickly jump back in and finish book 2: Running Home to You.

Good news: My daughter fixed her washing machine, so at least I don't have to wash anymore of her clothes. I have enough of my own. I did all the bedding yesterday (5 loads), and today I have just the normal household washing (4 loads). at least then I will be all caught up.

On that note today will have to be short and sweet because I want to get all my chores done. While I have been ill, some jobs have fallen by the wayside; and I'm determined to get caught up on them all today.

Day 73: Sleepover Day

 

My three little terrors are sleeping over again. There mum is going to a friend's birthday party. Yay, what fun... Not. it just means I will have a crappy night's sleep because all three of them are wriggle worms while they sleep. I know for sure I'll end up sleeping on the couch again, and my two cats, who can't seem to sleep on their own will climb onto the couch with me.

Also, my daughter started back at her paying job today (swimming instructor). So, I had Monsoon from early morning when the other two went to school.

No work got done (writing wise). Monsoon and I just puttered around the house doing other chores, until we took a break and watched Moana 2... I'm not sure if I like it as much as #1, but the snippet at in the credits only means there must be a #3 coming at some stage. Then Monsoon wanted to watch some Wednesday, and then Frozen #2

I also had to watch Moana 2 again with Hurricane as our bedtime movie. At least they were all asleep by 10:30 pm. Hurricane and Monsoon were snoring so loudly. I'm surprised it didn't wake Cyclone up.

Day 72: Almost back to normal

 

My daughter went back to work today (teacher's aide = she has work placement while she's studying). The problem was she couldn't make it back in time to pick Hurricane and Cyclone up from school in the arvo (some roads still closed due to flood water). So, I had to go and pick them up.

but at least I didn't have Monsoon because she was with her favourite cousin/aunt. That was until I got home after school and they were there waiting at my place, which meant My niece's son Tornado was there as well. As you can guess with all four kids my it is one cataclysmic storm. They all get so excited and loud. They do my freaking head in... but I still wouldn't trade them for the world.

I worked on the ever-changing story idea notes. trying to get a bit more of it sorted out before I can set it aside and get back to one of my actual stories.

Day 62: New Tyres

 

I finally got around to getting my new tyres, and a wheel alignment. One of my major chores for the year done. I had Monsoon with me; so, we ended up taking a walk down to Woolworths, which is 2 blocks away. She loved pushing all the buttons on the crosswalks and stopping to look at a stick insect that was on the footpath. We also stopped to look at the kangaroos who were resting in the paddock next to the shopping centre. we also ran into Monsoon's favourite cousin/aunty. So, she was happy about that. while we waited for her mum to come and pick us up, we got the few things we needed from the shop. And a snack because all that walking made Monsoon hungry.

Hurricane: got an academic award on parade this morning. Hence the reason I had Monsoon with me while their mum was at school parade watching Hurricane.

Working on a new story idea, as yet it is untitled. But I need to get the thoughts down while they are still in my head. If I wait too long, I will forget all about them. It has happened to me before. where I've thought I've written them down and haven't. It annoys the f*ck out of me. My words of wisdom for today: write it down = nobody's memory is that great.

Day 61: 1st Eisteddfod of the Year

 

I have Monsoon and Hurricane for the morning, while Cyclone is off doing her thing. she came home with a pennant and 3 medals. Very proud of her. Hurricane ate me out of house and home. I don't understand how someone so small/tiny can eat so much... she eats more than I do.

The weather is weird today; it's as hot as, but real windy at the same time. the girls and I spent tome watering the plants and deciding if we need to move them. I have Parsley and Birdseye Chillies growing.

the girls have been drawing me pictures all morning. I couldn't get any work done while they are here, so I spent the day reading; because wherever they are working, they need me to be. Not because they're clingy, but because I don't like it when they go silent. It usually means they are up to no good.

Monsoon was playing hide and go seek by herself. I found her a few times sitting in my utility cupboard in the pantry. When I asked her what she was doing. She told me to shut the door again because she was hiding. Whatever floats her boat.

Day 60: Sleepover Day

And by sleepover, I mean Hurricane and Monsoon are spending the night at my house. Means I'll have a crappy night's sleep. And will have to endure watching Minions... and Captain Underpants again.

At least with Hurricane being sick yesterday, she should go to sleep early, and Monsoon isn't quite over her cold so I'm hoping she'll nod off at a reasonable time as well.

Not that they are annoying, it's just they both want to sleep in my bed with me, and the pair of them are bed hogs. I'll more than likely end up on the couch, while they have my bed.

Grandkids: You gotta love them.

Cyclone; well she had to get new jazz shoes for her big day tomorrow. she's just excited to have a night off from her sisters. She tells me they can get a little noisy... I think because they turn their listening ears off.

Day 59: Washing Machines.

My daughter's washing machine has a blockage. So it looks like I will be doing double duty with mine until she gets it sorted out. seeing as she has 3 kids, she doesn't want to let it build up. Especially because Hurricane was sick last night and vomited over everything.

Weirdly washing is one of my favorite chores to do. Everything goes in dirty and comes out smelling and looking so clean.

On the bright side it gives me time to read in between loads. I'm still reading, Sherrilyn Kenyon's: Dark Hunter series. I forgot how much I enjoy these books. Well worth the re read.

I have a mad headache today, and my back is twinging a touch, but nothing to really complain about.

Day 57: Sore Finger and other stuff

 

Don't you just hate it when you hurt yourself and you have no clue at all of how it happened. Today I realized the tip of my right index finger is as sore as hell. And why is it when you have something like that you are always bumping, and or, touching it and making it feel worse than it already is... Yeah, well that's my life today. Well, actually, it started hurting late yesterday afternoon.

I'm going to go and see about new tyres for my car while I'm downtown today... That's my big chore. The ones I have now are wearing out fast.

I also have to Pick up mum's medication from the chemist and fit in a bit of grocery shopping somewhere. Full agenda. I'm trying to get it all done today, because on Friday I have Cyclone sleeping over, and then on Saturday I have Hurricane sleeping over. Monsoon is going to sleep over at her favourite Aunt's (Second cousin) house. Friday I will be either watching Wednesday, or Stranger Things... and on Saturday; it will more than likely be Captain Underpants, or Buzz Lightyear. I'll have to make sure my Kindle is fully charged.

I'm not sure I'll get any writing done on either of those days... But that's okay as it will give me more time to read Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Day 55: Happy Birthday Lacey

 

Happy birthday, Lacey. I may have forgotten how old you are, but at least I remembered your birthday.

In other news I'm still working on Iron Horse MC 1: Just this side of crazy. though at some point I may swap back to Dark Frost 1: Accidentally Yours. I'll see how I'm faring. 

My cold is coming back, and this time around I have the cough to go with it, which in turn makes my ribs as sore as hell; and has brought my headache back.

My big chore for today is to fold up all the laundry and put it away, and wash whatever is in the basket. I'm trying not to let it all build up again. because it's so exhausting when I have to do laundry all day long.

I probably won't get any yardwork done. Not when I'm feeling like crap. My yard is such an odd shape that it makes it so hard to keep tidy; and parts are on so much of a tilt that I have fallen down embankments way more than I should. Pain in the ar*e. in saying that though, I'm slowly getting it down.

Day 49: Yard Work

 

I tried to get a little bit of whipper snipping done, because it's too long to mow the house yards. My shoulder/arm wasn't too happy about it. I've decided that I'll just have to take it slowly and just do a little bit every day. It'll all get done eventually.

My eldest sister Saff, and her second youngest daughter (who's a grown woman in her own right); came around and brought Mum Chinese for a belated lunch. I made myself fish and salad. because I knew what was in it.

I was freezing today, which is weird in itself seeing as that we're still in the hot months of our year. Everyone else was all dressed for the summer months while I was all rugged up. I hope I'm not coming down with the same cold my granddaughter's all have.

I had both Hurricane and Monsoon today, while Cyclone went for her swimming lesson. So, today we watch Rise of the Guardians... twice.

Day 48: Happy Birthday Mum & Other Stuff

 

1.  My wonderful mother turns 93 today. It's her day to be spoiled so whatever she wants for lunch that is what I'm making her... Apparently, its honey, soy, and garlic chicken.
2. At 7:30 am they started slashing our paddock. the guy says it will take three hours... but it only ended up taking two.
3. Telstra is working on some tower in our area, so I have no internet; and I won't have for the next five days. I'll have to write the posts out in a notebook so I can type them up once I get back online.
4. I had Hurricane while Cyclone was at dance practice. Hurricane is so congested it's not funny. Monsoon is spending the arvo with her favourite Aunty (second cousin). So at least there won't be any fighting.
5. I have a mad headache today. I'm trying to do as little as possible. At least my back is almost back to normal. It's only twinging every now and then, now.
6. Today's big chore was untangling all the wire behind the TV... Zip ties are a wonderous invention. At least I have no worries about Robson (youngest cat) won't get all tripped up as he's going through the space between the TV and the wall.

Day 45: Babysitting Again

I have to look after my granddaughters again, while their mum is working. Both Hurricane and Cyclone are ill, so they are home from school. If I'm honest, I think Monsoon might be a tad sick as well. They all have colds in varying degrees.

Today, I'm bribing them with screen time. If it keeps them all quiet, I'm all for that. at least their mum is only working until lunch time, and then they get to go home, and I can rest.

I have a damn headache. I love my granddaughters, but some days they do my head in; and while they're sick it's one of those days. it also doesn't help that one has ADHD and likes to make weird high-pitched noises.

I'm finding it harder and harder to recover after each visit. But they only have to smile and my heart melts. It's then that I completely forget what little terrors they have been. Because they are my little angels.

I don't get any writing done while they are here. Hurricane and Monsoon always want to help. I've made that mistake before. I've left my current WIP open and one of the girls has either added a heap of gibberish of deleting big chunks of my story that I'll never get back. It's just easier not to have the computer on.

Day 42: I Have Monsoon Today.

 

Yesterday, my back went out... so I basically ended up sleeping the afternoon away. I could hardly move. I woke up and it's still really tender. So, I won't be doing much again, because I can't sit up for long periods of time.

Though, I did have to get up and take Hurricane and Cyclone to school. I also have Monsoon while Emily is at work this morning. I'm hoping Monsoon is going to just want to have a quite morning watching my phone or TV. Knowing her as I do, she'll want to eat me out of house and home.

I need to sort out the cords behind my TV. They look like a jumbled mess, and It's doing my freaking head in. Yet, that will be a job when I don't have Monsoon here trying to help me.

It looks like we might get some rain today. unless the clouds all disappear on us.

Writing wise: I'm not sure I'm up to getting any done, seeing as I'll have to be lying down mostly for my back. That, and I can't write while Monsoon is here. I have her this morning and again this arvo when Hurricane and Cyclone go swimming.