Day 122: Clean Up

 

I cleaned up the house after the kids went home. not that it was really messy, but we decided to go through the tub of colouring in books while they were here and got rid of the ones that were all filled up. some of them had been through three generations of cousins. I thought it was about time that we started fresh. next on the list will be getting new pencils, but the ones we have now will last a while longer.

I was much happier once my room was back to rights. I'm not going to miss the kids being in my room all the time. At least at the next place they can play outside. or down the other end of the house in t heir area.

Day 121: Another Sleep Over

 

The granddaughters are sleeping over because their mum has a birthday party to go to. I'm not going to get any sleep tonight, because apparently Hurricane and Monsoon napped today. I'll do them a mixed platter of all their favourite foods for dinner. I also got them some new colouring in books.

I finally caught up on all the washing. AT least it's done now. I'm already tired already and it's not even dark yet... wish me luck.

Day 120: Not Well Today

 

I'm still feeling like utter crap today. I know I won't be getting anything done. That, and I have Monsoon both before and after school. Weirdly my feet are burning like hell. Probably because I'm overweight, but today it's annoying the piss out of me. I want one day (just one) where I don't wake up with something hurting... I know I'm just bitching... everything is just a part of getting older. As I always tell my daughter... I just need to suck it up, Princess.

Today I had a time out and watched Good Cop/ Bad Cop on Stan... I liked it. I would probably watch it again. though Monsoon made me turn it to Wednesday when she got here in the arvo... because she just loves that Wednesday Addams.

Day 119: Aching All Over

 

I woke up this morning with the start of a migraine and aching all over. It actually feels like when I have a bout of Ross River Fever. It couldn't have come at a worse time. For some strange reason I ended up with Monsoon. I still can't work out how that happened. I'll also have Monsoon and Hurricane this arvo while Graceful is at dance practice... I think I'll cook them pasta to take home for their dinner as their mum and Graceful won't get back until around 6ish pm.

I'm not going to get much done while I have Monsoon. I think I'll just bag up the stuff, ready for the op-shop run. I don't want to be carting all of that to the next place.

Day 118: Started Packing

 

I actually started the process of packing. I want to be able to move as much stuff on my own as possible. make it easier for the actual move day. I'm already starting to figure out how to set out each room. Well, all the rooms I'll be responsible for anyway. It makes it seem more real now as I watch the picture come off the wall and the empty storage tubs get filled.

Also had to take mum for a dental check up in the arvo. A very productive day even if I do say so myself.

Day 117: School Parade

 

Today, Hurricane is getting a certificate on parade for beautiful handwriting.

Aunty Yace dropped off Monsoon to me at mid-morning, because she didn't want to go grocery shopping (because it's boring).

I also started a major declutter of this house before the move = not taking anything that we don't need. I'll have to do the same once there. because we won't need double ups of everything.

Day 116: Sleep Over Night

 

I have Hurricane sleeping over tonight. Graceful is away for a dance eisteddfod tomorrow. Monsoon is staying with Her bestie (Aunty Yace). I hope she's good because I woke up tired as hell today (no sleep).

I feel like pasta today, So, I'll make some spaghetti bolognaise sauce. I need it to simmer for a good 3 to four hours to make sure it tastes right. For me, there is no quick fix for pasta sauce. they all need to simmer so the flavours can have a chance to evolve. If I'm energetic by then, I might even make some garlic bread.

I'll have to make sure all of Hurricane's school stuff is packed in her bag so it's an easy drop off in the morning.