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 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 79: Holy Hell

 

I woke up feeling like this today. Last night I couldn't get my brain to shut off. So, every time I dozed off, it was like my brain would come up with something else for me to ponder on.

Coffee is not happening... not at all.

School camp gets back today. Hopefully she had a good time. I suppose I will find out when Graceful gets home.

I worked more on typing up all the synopsis. keep them all in a file so I can easily find them again when/if I want to work on them. Because it drove me nuts when I couldn't find them.

I also had to spend time with Monsoon and Hurricane doing Where's Wally... Monsoon has eagle eyes; she's way faster at finding stuff than I am.

Until tomorrow, remember: Where's Wally can be come addictive... Trust me I know from experience.

Day 77: Off To Camp

Today was an early start. Graceful had to be at school just after 7am. to get organized to go on the bus. There'll probably be tears galore. Meanwhile I'm at home getting Hurricane and Monsoon up and ready for school at the normal time.

Today I'm also trying to get a bit of work done one my computer.  Easier to do when I don't have Monsoon here serenading me... or annoying the heck out of me because she's starving every ten minutes. Which is what happened to me yesterday.

I'm still looking for character pictures... and typing up any and all synopsis that I've found so I don't lose them again.

I'm also catching up on the washing. I hate having it build up.

Until tomorrow, remember: Some days you just need to stop and take a moment to reset yourself.

 

Day 76: Another Hot One

 

Even though it's all overcast... it seems as hot as hell. It's not helping that menopause is kicking my arse, and I've been having hot flushes all day long.

I made a mistake of introducing my granddaughters to Where's Wally... I have all the books from when my daughter was young. So now any spare minute I have... I'm doing the books all over again, and Wally and his friends are still freaking hard to find.

Did the last bit of shopping before Graceful heads off to school camp. I also got myself a decent pair of jeans from the local op-shop for only $8.50. Nice thick denim... unlike all my other ones that seem to be thinner denim.

It's almost too hot to concentrate enough to get anything done. I've been waiting all day for a parcel to arrive... It looks like it might turn up tomorrow; as it's past quitting time for most people. It's the last part of Gracefuls birthday present.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't try and conform ~ when you are clearly meant to stand out and shine.

Day 69: Doctors & School

 

Graceful has doctors today, and then her and Hurricane are back at school. Which is good because I don't think I could handle another day of them being home sick.

Also going through and writing up the grocery list for shopping tomorrow. making sure I don't forget anything... or, stock up on stuff that I have ten-ton of. Something I am very guilty of doing every shopping day.

I worked a bit more on sorting out Hayden Falls. As I'm re-reading through them, I'm writing down characters and how they are all connected to each other. I need it on hand, because I need to know who belongs to what family and where they all work. The reason I'm doing this is because that in the two stories related to Haydn falls in each story same characters; but some of them I changed names or other details about them... and in one family I had an extra brother... I need to know this shit.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's okay to write shit down ~ our memories aren't as good as we think.

Day 68: Character Building

 

Today I'm character finding for two of my stories that I didn't even realize crossed over until I re-read them. So now they became two stories in a series (Hayden Falls). I have no clue who any of the pictures are of... but they just caught my eye for characters... This beautiful woman is my Nikki; one of my main characters... she is actually the first person I found and wrote the character around her looks.

I weighed in today 104.7kg.

It's raining today... supposed to rain all week. I love the rain, but it gets annoying when I need to get stuff done outside... like whipper snip around the septic tank... which I need to get done in the next three days.

I've been watching Home Town. I love Ben & Erin. They make everything look good. sometimes I'd use different colours or tiles, but hey... that's just me. I don't like anything if it looks too busy.

Graceful and Hurricane are both home sick for school. Driving me nuts because they are getting on each other's nerves and whining/fighting a lot. Then Hurricane and Monsoon, snuck out and got on the trampoline in the rain; and couldn't work out why me and their mum was cranky at them.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is what you make it ~ just remember to do your best.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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