Day 181: Still Cleaning

 

Today we concentrated on the garage and got most of it done. The skip bin is already two thirds full. I'm happy I have at least gotten the shelving problem solved.  Now it's just the problem of the mess on the dining room table and the kitchen bench. I swear every time I clean them off; I mess them up again. It didn't help that I had to look after the three girls while their mum was at work. the two younger ones tried to help me, but were more of a hinderance than a help. Hurricane wouldn't know what an inside voice was if she tried. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get more 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 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 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 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 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.

Day 149: Busy

 

So fricken busy lately. I don't think I would survive without my morning coffee. I've taken to drinking out of my extra-large travel coffee mug. Today it's raining so this is what I have on:

1. Under the sea day at prep A with Hurricane.

2. Take mum to hearing appointment at 12:15

3. Cook a sausage sizzle lunch for the whole family

4. Do some more cleaning & packing

5. Read some Patricia Briggs to unwind

Day 145: Granddaughter Day

 

I had Monsoon and Hurricane today. Hurricane was sick and couldn't go to school. their mum was renewing her resuscitation certificate for her job. I had the girls again while their mum had to go and pick up Graceful from school. 

Why is it when the kids are too sick to go to school, once it's past the point of them not going, they miraculously perk up and become total pains in the arse. That was Hurricane today... drove me nuts.

The girls have swimming this afternoon. I'm not sure if they are going to go, seeing as they are all snotty and blocked up... sneezing and coughing.

Day 144: Sleep Over

 

I have the girls for a sleep over while their mum tries and gets her assignment done. I bet I end up sleeping on the air mattress with Monsoon again. I wonder if I'll have to move to the couch at some stage

Not feeling the best today, but that got put on hold because life has to go on.

My niece stopped by for a visit in the day, when she was on her way home from a work conference. It was good to see her.

Sad to say that I'm not going to have an early night. These girls are going to be up past midnight just because they want to annoy the heck out of me.

Day 141: Leaving #2

 

My 2nd sister and brother-in-law are leaving today. So I have a chance to catch up on all the chores that were left by the wayside while I had my visitors.

I have a mad headache and a really sore back today. I'm mega tired. At least the cats have stopped freaking out with so many people being around.

I threw out the air mattress with the hole in it but kept the cover to put on the one at my daughter's place. I have to try and get back on track with my packing and moving schedule. I need to get` out of this house on time.

Day 140: Leaving #1

 

1st sister and brother-in-law went home today. I love my sister, but sometimes it's all too much. I'm not a drinker, and for me there is nothing worse than a person who drinks and doesn't know they're drunk. not that she did anything too annoying, she just got louder

I went and did the groceries to restock what I used with everyone being here. I'm a little put out with people today. People who should know better have done/ asked for. things they should never have any business asking/doing. I'm going to pissed off for a few days/weeks/months to come.

Instead of retaliating, I've decided to take a step back and ignore it. I can ignore, but I can't forget.

Day 139: Visitors

 

Today my house was filled up even more with family. Two of my nephews and a girlfriend came over I also had my daughter and granddaughter, then my eldest sister and one of her kids. As well as my two other sisters and their husbands. All I can say for sure is, as nice as it was seeing everyone; I was glad when they all (mostly) left.

I have the headache from hell from all the noise. I'll be glad when the house gets back to normal. Actually, check back with me at Christmas. By then I'll have moved and have sorted through the house and have a routine set in place.

Day 138: Threadbear

 

My brother passed away today at 4:50pm. At least he is finally out of pain now. He will be missed by many.

Graceful and Hurricane each received awards on parade today.

Everyone came back to our house to stay so we were pretty full up. I'm not sure how long they will stay for. it could be hours it could be days.

Day 136: Kitchen

 

This right here is how I'm feeling today. I feel like I could go to bed and sleep for a week straight. The only problem is that I have too much work to get done. I got up early this morning and finished packing the 5 boxes/plastic tubs

Today Jax is having his birthday party. I'm not going because I have too much to do. After Jax's my daughter and the three granddaughters went to her ex-husbands for a BBQ.

Visited my brother for 2 hours and then came home and finally took a time out. Decided to read AKM Miles Sarcity Sanctury.

Day 135: Graceful

 

Graceful starts at her new dance school today. I think she is going to be a lot happier now. My other sister and brother-in-law arrive today. 

On the moving front, I packed up most of my kitchen today. I will try and get them over to the new place in the next couple of days.

We all went and visited my brother again. we have to get our "I love You's in while we can.

A very tiring day.

Day 134: Visiting Threadbear

 

I finally went to see Ted today, and it was a true shock to the system. he is a lot worse that I thought he would be. Honestly, I'll be surprised if he lasts the weekend.

My other sister and brother in-law sent word that they will be here tomorrow. At least we are all here to say our goodbyes. I just wish I wasn't feeling like shit. I have to wear a mask, which is making it harder for me to breathe. But we have to do what we have to do.

I think I'm going to prefer to think about the brother I remember before the cancer ravaged him so much. I hope he passes peacefully in his sleep... I love you, brother. We've had some tough times, but we've also had some bloody good times.

Day 133: Trying Times

Threadbare was too tired for visitors today. So the Kuzmic's didn't go anywhere. I'm going to have to go and see Threadbare at some stage.

I cooked curried sausages and rice for dinner. 

I still have the chills and shakes. I also have a massive headache; I'm coughing and I'm tired as hell.

 I had to have Monsoon while Graceful was at dance. At least I had other people to keep Moonsoon occupied while I try and get some rest.

 

Day 132: The Good & The Bad

 

Graceful is at another eisteddfod. So, today, Miss Kelly came and picked up Hurricane for school. The Kuzmic's went to visit Ted and came home bawling at how bad he looks.

I had Monsoon while Hurricane and Graceful was at swimming lessons.

I'm not feeling well today. My head is pounding and I'm absolutely freezing. I just can't seem to warm up. I think I'll have a hot shower and crawl into bed early.

We just had snatch and grab for dinner and tea because I didn't want to have to stand at the stove cooking.

Day 131: Happy Birthday Jaxon

 

The big 8.

I hope you have an awesome day.

On another note, my sister and brother-in-law arrive today as my brother isn't doing well. I also have Hurricane and Monsoon sleeping over. where I got the skin tags frozen off are hurting.

Day 130: Happy Mother's Day

 

93 years young... the best mother in the world. I asked her what she wanted for lunch, and she wanted a baked dinner with all the trimmings; so that's what she is going to get.

She put up with all of us and now it's time we take care of this silly old broad. She's a deaf as a post (selective hearing... I say). her motto is if she can't understand you then she is just going to smile and nod.

We might even take a breather and watch some episodes of Haven, or Death in Paradise.