Day 78: Parcel Day

This is what I'm hoping turns up today... the kids new trampoline. they need a new one because the current one is too small for all three of them to jump on at once. Don't get me wrong they still do it, but needless to say one of them will come off crying and hurt... but then no more than 10 minutes later they are all back out there jumping like crazy again. Mind you, I'm not looking forward to having to put the thing together.

I've also been back in the kitchen rearranging everything. Trying to get the pantry to a place that I'm happy with it. Where it's easier for me to find stuff when I need it.

Well, I started in the pantry and then moved onto the pot/frying pan pantry. then it was the drawers... I got some organisers to hold all of the cooking utensils... trays that I can separate everything into the correct categories... Now I have to make sure everyone else keeps it neat and tidy.

Until tomorrow, remember: If you use it, you batter damn well put it back where it belongs; or start running if I have to go looking for it.

 

Day 73: Today I

 

Today I'm going to sit down with a clean book, and work on some of the storage problems around the house... see if I can come up with solutions for each one, and how much it's going to cost me... because I always like to know how much and how long it's going to take me to save up and get each thing. It also dictates in what order I buy and do the things I want. Mainly it's all about storage solutions... With three adults and three kids in a house we have a lot of stuff.

Hurricane and Monsoon have swimming lessons. Gracefuls was yesterday arvo. So, I'll have to wash all the wet stuff when they get home. Hopefully they don't take forever to dry. As I hate using the dryer; I think they use too much power.

Today I'm also cleaning out under my bed, because the kids and the cats have made a mess under there, mainly Hurricane and Monsoon. They seem to think under my bed is their own personal cubby house.

Until tomorrow, remember: Smile... just because it makes people wonder what you're up to

Day 72: Pot Cleaning Day

 

Today while everyone is at work/school/kindy... I'm going to tackle the job of getting the pot and frying pan bottoms clean. It'll probably take me all day. I'll do them in batches so that I'm not standing on my feet for so long and sweating up a storm. Seeing as it is so damn humid.

In between time I'm still cleaning up bits and pieces... I'm still thinking of ways to change up the garage. I'm tired of not being able to reach things on the shelves when I need them.

My back is a little tender today, just below the divot in my back. Too much bending. Hence the reason I'm doing all my chores in bits and pieces so that I don't turn my little niggle into something worse.

If I have time, I'll try and get a bit more done on my story sorting project. It doesn't seem like I'm getting anywhere, but I know that I am, even if it is just character naming etc at this time. But I know if and when I'm ready to get back to writing I will be ready.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes it's good to take care of yourself instead of everyone else.

Day 71: Chore Day

 

Today while all the kiddos are at school/kindy I'm going to catch up on all the little chores I couldn't get done while all the kids were home sick. I'm just lucky we have enough airers (6) that I can still hang out a couple of loads of washing.

Today I'm also cleaning the washing machine and laundry again. I don't know why that room always seems to have a smell, and I don't know why. I know right now because it has been raining for nearly a week.

I would love it if I could be one of those people, who could sit on a porch while it's raining. snuggled up with a good book, a blanket and a nice cup of coffee. Sadly, my reality is, when it rains. The patio doesn't stay dry; and my beautiful grandbabies wouldn't leave me alone while I was trying to get my me time happening. So instead of enjoying myself. I'll just work on the chores that need doing.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes you just gotta get it done.

Day 70: Septic and Shopping

Today is septic service day. I pity the poor guy that has to get down there to the septic tank; due to all the rain I haven't gotten the grass cut down, and I know the guy will turn up before we even have the kids breakfast finished.

I'm trying to come up with new storage options in our pantry. The way we have it set out now just isn't working for me. I need to fix it. I like being able to see what's in the pantry. At the moment, everything is stacked on top of each other. So definitely not the best.

Still working on sorting through all my semi done stories. I still haven't found the two I actually first started looking for, which is a bit of a bummer. So for now, I'm going to put them out of my mind and concentrate on the ones I did find.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes it's okay to give up & try again tomorrow.

Day 66: Black Boxes & Garage

I'm going to have to re-dig through my black tubs to see if that's where I saw my story snippets. I tell you. It's driving me crazy. So, this is my chore while the girls are at swimming. I'll have an hour to get the job done before they are home again and annoying me... by annoying I mean they will want to pull everything out and look at it = not going to happen. If they aren't in the black tubs, I'll have to admit defeat. Admit I must have accidentally thrown them away.

 

while I'm out in the garage. I'll see if there is a better way of storing everything ~ setting everything out. As I would still like to get the ride on mower in the garage at some stage. I still think there is a better way. maybe even put the dryer up on the chunky coffee table as that would get the coffee table out of the road. I know anyone reading this has absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, but I do and sometimes I just need to talk shit out.

Until tomorrow, remember: Never regret anything that made you smile

Day 65: Chore Day #2

 

Today I have to go through and clean out all the fridges and freezers. They all need a good wipe out. I hate it when it gets left too long and the bottom end up full of crumbs and bits of crap. or when stuff gets spelled on the fridge shelves and they get all sticky. So, I'm trying to go through and clean them at least every two weeks. Sometimes more if they need it.

Doing this also helps me keep track of just what we have in all the freezers etc. That way I'm not over buying. Though mainly If I'm not going to eat it, I give it to my neighbour across the road. he has a pig. I know it won't go to waste.

I also need to whipper snip the walk through and the driveway today. just to keep that grass down nice and low.

I have a bad headache today. It's one of those ones that zips all over like a tight skull cap. Tonight, I'll take a stronger pain pill and hopefully it will abate while I'm sleeping.

Until tomorrow, remember: If captured by the Faries ~ turn your clothes inside out and it will confuse them enough for you to escape.

Day 64: Still Looking

 

You guessed it, I'm still looking for my story snippets. I just wish I knew where the hell they were. Absolutely annoying the freaking crap out of me because I want to look at them so badly. If I wasn't looking for them. They would be the first things I'd find. But no. Life decided to be a bitch and throw a spanner in the works.

I'm mowing the house yard and tank yards today. at least with having double the batteries I won't have to stop for an hour in the middle and wait for a recharge. I might even charge up the Ryobi mower and get the front mound done as well.

Also, since we've had a bit of rain, I'll have to go into the toy greenhouse and empty out the tubs as I noticed they are half full. They probably have frogs/toads in them. Meaning my daughter won't go near them ~ just in case.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's not about winning or losing, it's about how you play the game.

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 59: Swimming Day

The girls have swimming today... so we all know what that means. I have washing to do. the wet stuff from swimming, the dance clothes, school uniforms, and any other clothes that are around the house and not yet washed. I always like to start off each week with an empty laundry basket in the house

I've also noticed a wet spot near a downpipe. I'm going to have to keep my eye on it and see if it's a problem (I.E: damaged downpipe) or someone was just using the hose there. I'm hoping it's not damaged. The last one was a pain in the arse to get fixed.

I also need to get some mowing done today while the girls are down at the pool and not underfoot. I get it done faster when they aren't here; and now that I have two sets of batteries I don't even have to stop.

Does anyone know how to get old, dried paint off of a garage floor? Yes, I know it should have probably been dealt with as soon as it happened; but it wasn't and now I'm trying to remedy the problem.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is like a box of chocolates ~ you never know what flavour the day might bring.

Day 58: Still Cleaning

Today I'm tackling the horrid task of going through my drawers and wardrobe. I was looking for something yesterday and for some strange reason, I noticed I have more than just my clothes in there. So now I have to go through and sort everything out and put other people's belongings back into their rooms. 

I'm just going to put some good music on and potter away. This is what happens when I get the three girls to help me put the clean washing away. No wonder we can never find anything...

I also want to see what's in the boxes and baskets under my bed, I have 3 and for the life of me I can't remember what's in them. One of them probably holds all the missing story notes I have been looking for ~ at least I hope it does.

The bad part about doing this is as soon as I empty out a drawer, one of the cats gets in and lays down like it has found the best home ever and has no intentions of moving ever. Makes the job go twice as long

Until tomorrow, remember: To do the job right ~ do it yourself

Day 57: Chore Day

 

Today while all the girls are at school/kindy I'm going to pick one chore that needs doing and get it done while I don't have little ones here to get in my way... today I think it is going to be to rearrange the pantry and knock down the cobwebs. for something I go into every damn day; it stumps me how there can be cobwebs; and yet they are there.

I also want to try and come up with some type of cover solution for the appliances that are stored on the garage shelving because they are getting full of dust which can't be good for them. I'm going to have to buy some dust covers for them as the plastic tubs take up too much room and don't fit enough appliances in them.

This is what I have decided to do while the girls are all at school I will clean something that I don't want help with... mainly because it is just easier ~ less of a headache if you will. I'm actually hoping they both Monsoon and Hurricane come home worn out; or at least want to watch the same thing on TV ~ which rarely happens... Graceful has dance this arvo so she'll be home later than the other two.

Until tomorrow, remember: The roses are dead. The violets are dying... You say it's over; but I know you're lying.

Day 52: Catch Up Day

 

Today I'm trying to catch up on all the chores that I have let slip over the last week. I also want to try and move the ride on mower into the garage to get it out of the rain... I might need help with that part. I might have to wait until tomorrow when I have people here to help me.

I have some washing to do after the three kiddos get home from swimming lessons. I also want to walk around the perimeter of the house and spray for wasps again. those suckers just keep popping up.

I also need to clean out (tidy) my drawers etc in my room. I haven't been the best at putting my clothes away properly of late and I've noticed there are clothes in the wrong drawers. even worse when the kids try and help me.

The weather doesn't know whether it wants to be hot or overcast. I wish it would bloody make up its mind already. I just hope the washing has a chance to dry. At least I can move them to an airer if I have to.

Until tomorrow, remember: No matter how hard your past is ~ you can always begin again.

Day 51: Weather Permitting

 

I'm going to try and get a bit of the yardwork done again today. I've had a long enough rest, and it needs to be done. Not per say in the bouse yard. but I have some whipper snipping that definitely needs doing.

I'm still tired and have a massive headache... but what else is new. same shit - different day. If I don't do the chores then they'll never get done. Luckily, I actually like the yard work. I just wish it was a tad bit cooler some days.

At least with the kids at school and my daughter at work, I will have a peaceful day to work at my own pace. the only one I have to worry about checking on is my mum. Which I do every 20 minutes when I have to recharge the batteries on said tools. Also, on days like this I make sure that I prepare our lunch early, so I only have to do the basic cook when I stop (we like our main meal at lunch time so that we're not going to bed on full heavy stomachs).

Until tomorrow, remember: No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side of things.

Day 47: Finally Dry

 

I made the mistake of doing a load of bedding (washed) when it was raining. I hung them out on the clothes airers, but it took nearly three days for them to dry properly. I think I'll leave the rest of the washing until it stops raining. At least I could finally make my bed properly.

I looked after Monsoon while her mum took her big sisters to school and doctors. I also weighed in 104.8kg. I seriously feel like I'm filled up with gas (bloated).

Today I'm just having an easy day, and I started going through some old notebooks to see if I had any story synopsis or ideas in them. I have another whole pile that I will leave until later in the week. I'll get to them eventually.

I'm tired today, and my lower back is hurting. I have a mad headache because I still haven't given myself the haircut (shaved) that I desperately need. I just seem to keep running out of time. 

Still having infrequent showers, so I haven't gotten to mow as yet. Thankfully the grass isn't very long... I'll try and get to it this upcoming weekend.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind... instead, be led by the dreams in your heart.

Day 45: Hopefully New Mower Day

 

I'm hoping that my lawnmower actually comes into the store today. I'm lost without my mower.

I suppose I should say Happy Valentine's Day to all the love birds out there. Not me... but out there, there are people who have that special someone in their lives. the one person who completes them. I wish you all a wonderful day.

Today Graceful has her solo dance lesson and then the three girls have swimming lessons today. which means I will have at least two loads of washing to get done this afternoon.

I still have my crazy-arsed headache. So I'm also kind of trying to take it easy, because I don't really have the energy to do anything to heavy or that is going to need me to remain focussed on it for too long.

Until tomorrow, remember: Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Day 42: Grocery Day

Have I told you how much I hate going grocery shopping. I thought all living in the one house was going to cut down on the grocery costs but then realised my daughter and kids don't eat the same food as me and my mum. It seems some people think it's okay just to buy a heap of crap that goes rotten in the fridge and gets thrown out each week. I'm tired of throwing away food. It really annoys the hell out of me.

I've decided I'm just going to be strict on what I buy this week. and make sure the people in this house only cook what they can eat so there are no leftovers. I also want to stop buying crap that sits in the pantry until it is well past its expiry date.

I'm going to keep a running tab of what I have in the freezers and pantries so that we don't end up with a heap of shit we don't need, which is something that usually happens in our household. Though today I have to chop up and make more chilli onions for mum. Well, I cut the onions and she does the chilli part.

Until tomorrow, remember: One day we'll make the onions cry.

Day 41: Can You Believe It

 

Dang it... my favourite lawn mower died. I was halfway through the footpath, and it just stopped. At first, I thought it was the batteries were flat, but no, they were still half full; and brand knew as I had only just bought two new ones. The silver lining in all of this is my favourite mower is coming back on sale in Aldi this Saturday, So I am definitely going to replace it as we are in snake season, and I don't want the grass getting too high. I like to be able to see the snakes coming into the yard... I'm also going to get another battery because I think one of my older ones is about to bite the dust. I always like to have the two in the mower and two on the charger ready to be used

I'm looking after Monsoon today while her mum is at work and the other two are at school. at least it will be a day of tv, drawing and in her case eating, which lately she does non-stop. Hence the reason I think she's having a growth spurt. She'll also pull out her little computer and work right alongside of me and that should occupy her for a while.

Today I also want to go around and spray for wasps I did it a couple of weeks ago; but I saw yesterday there are a few new ones, or I missed them last time. seeing as most of react badly to any sort of wasp/bee bites they have to go.

Until tomorrow, remember: I licked it ~ So it's mine.

Day 38: First Of The Decluttering

 

Today I'm going to attempt to go through the plastic storage tubs in our garage. We have about twenty of them, and I'm hoping to get them down by half. to make the garage look and feel less cluttered.

I'm determined that 2026 is going to be the year of embetterment for all of us, I just have to work on getting the others on board with it all. they find it hard sometimes to see that things will be good for them. good for us all as a family.

Though honestly, most of the crap in the tubs is mine, so I have to be the one that has the tough love on myself. I have to be the one who throws the shit away that I'm holding onto for no reason. My new mantra has to be: that it's okay to let go.

Until tomorrow, remember: today is a good day to try.

Day 37: Inspection Day

 

Today is the day. Thank the heavens there are no kids at home today while everything is happening. Also, I'm glad we got everything done. I knew we would. I'm not so sure about my daughter's bedroom; but that's her problem not mine. She is a work in progress. though basically she has her closet to go... She has way too many clothes. It's just not something I can help her sort through for her.

While I have been cleaning the house this past few weeks, I have been thinking of ways I can better set it out. a better layout if you will. A way to make it appear larger than it really is. Which will start with another round of decluttering. If we haven't used it in the past year, then we don't obviously need it.

I was going to have a day of rest, but the paddock was calling my name. So, it looks like I will be doing a couple of sessions out there today. Just so I can get another section completed.

Until tomorrow, remember: Whatever you do, give it 100% unless you're donating blood.