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

Day 31: Back Outside

 

Today I'm getting back into the yard/paddock I want to try and get another chunk of it done... 20 minutes at a time. That way I feel like I'm getting somewhere with it all. I just wish the brush cutter wasn't longer than I am tall. It makes it a little hard to manoeuvre.

In between times I'm going to deep clean the laundry. not that it's dirty I just want to clean the filters on the washing machine and wipe over all the clothes airers. Other than that, the laundry is already clean as I usually tidy and wipe stuff over every time I do the washing.

Still as hot as hell... All I can say is thank God for air conditioning. I get to cool off between outside work; so that's a bonus. Even though the kids are home for the arvo I still managed to get my work done.

Until tomorrow, remember: The worst thing you can do... is nothing.

Day 30: Just For Something Different

 

Today after I did all my daily chores; I've decided to spend some much-needed time re reading my stories and making notes. Also sorting through what notes that I have for next books in the line of each series. I'm hoping just taking some me time will reenergise me enough to finish all the mundane things I don't want to tackle in life.

I've been so focused on everything else, that I feel like I've lost a part of myself along the way. I promised myself I wasn't going to do that this year. I'm hate it when my shit has to always be pushed to the back burner. From today on I will carve out time each week just for me. Probably on the days all three girls are at school. Too hard to do anything when they are home.

Today I'm working one sorting through the Mountain Made series. Sadly, I don't even remember what some of the stories are about... how bad is that? I'll get it all sorted just like I have with everything else.

Until tomorrow, remember: Results happen over time; not overnight.

Day 29: Kindy Has Started

 

Monsoon is off to kindy for her first day today. The house is definitely quieter with them all at school. It feels good to be able to get shit done and have no one underfoot.

I'm still working on the puzzle of the hinges. The problem is the door, and cupboard is made of compressed chipboard. So, there is only so many times you can screw into it. I'm thinking I might be able to tether it into place with some strapping. I'll let you know how it all goes.

I'm still doing bits and pieces in the yard; and I do mean bits and pieces as it's too hot to be out there for long periods of time, but every little bit helps... I can't stress enough; I'll be damn happy when the ride on mower has been fixed. It will seriously cut down on my yard work time. Or... I'll get more done in a shorter amount of time.

Until tomorrow, remember: Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.

Day 28: So much Still To Do.

Today I'm just pottering around the house. every time I mark one job off the list three more seem to get added. Like I've said before, it's mainly just wiping over walls, cabinetry, sweeping, and mopping. I'll get more done tomorrow when Monsoon is otherwise occupied.

That's when I'll tackle shampooing the carpets and mats. Too hard when I have a little helper who is more of a hindrance than a help. I just have to remember that tomorrow will be much better.

My back and legs are still hurting from where I fell off the ledge while whipper snipping, but at least I didn't break anything (except my glasses). But it's good to look out and see that I've got about 2/3 of the whole yards/paddocks done. Only the big paddock to go now. I'm not as stressed no I've decided to just take my time in doing everything.

Today I have been looking up ways to fix the hinges on the doors under the kitchen sink. Every time the maintenance guys try and fix it, they seem to make it worse, so I'll figure it out on my own. I saw these metal things on Facebook, but I'm sure I can figure out something similar. and way cheaper.

Until tomorrow, remember: Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Day 27: School Is Back In Session

 

It's time to start celebrating... Graceful and Hurricane have gone back to school. We'll be able to get back into some sort of workable routine now. Hopefully now the house won't get as messy seeing they won't be home 24/7.

Depending on the weather, I'm hoping to get the footpath mowed today. not looking forward to it because we have one freaking long footpath, but as with everything else I know I'll get it done.

Two kids down and one to go... not that I'm counting or anything. The house will be so quiet when they are all at school/kindy. I can't freaking wait.

Until tomorrow, remember: Push yourself, because nobody is going to do it for you.

Day 26: Happy Australia Day

I'll start off by wishing everyone a very happy Australia Day, I'm proud to be an Aussie. I don't get tangled up in all this segregated bullshit that seems to pop up every time this date rolls around. I can't be held accountable for something that happened hundreds of years before I was born. I'm not telling people to get over it, because everyone has the right to their own opinions. I just think we should celebrate life and not dwell on the past. Just so you're not wondering... I'm not a racist person. I don't care what nationality you are, or what religion you follow (unless it's some crazy-assed cult, because let's face it they usually always end in disaster). I'm a big believer in to each their own. You don't try and convert me, and I won't try and convert you. So, in saying that... once again, HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY.

In other news I weighed, and I've put on weight this week 105.1kg all my measurements are basically the same. It could also be from the amount of fluids I drank yesterday.  I spent the day doing yard work in 37degree heat, but at least I got done what I needed to; then not soon after it pissed down rain. So, I was happy to get as much done as I did. Though, it could also be because I have a fucked thyroid and that is always a stumbling block in the weight department

We lost power last night at 9:33pm and got it back at 1:05am... the kicker is my ex-son-in-law came around about 20 minutes before and borrowed our generator... they have power lines down around their house. The good thing is we didn't have to go into any fridges and freezers during the outage.

Today, I'm going to give the yard work a break, while the grass dries out, and pick one of the interior rooms to deep clean... 12 days until our house inspection... most of the cleaning is just wiping marks off the walls.

Until tomorrow, remember: A yawn is just a silent scream for coffee