Bit of a hard day yesterday. Started off badly by having to get up at 5:30 a.m. to get the youngest away to her skating lesson. We usually have an hour walking around the lake, but I found my hip was hurting so much I couldn’t manage more than one circuit, and even that was … More Hard days yakka.
Out last night with the kids collecting lollies and sweets from the local neighbourhood. My daughters went by themselves in the end. The neighbours daughter was told she had too much homework to do so wasn’t allowed to go. I thought was a bit mean spirited really since it’s just one night, but there ya … More And away went the kids
Had a good day on Sunday. Woke up early because the dogs don’t understand daylight saving any more than I do (see previous posts) and once up… I stay up. Started off mowing our little patch of heaven. Took ages but the sky was overcast and so was a bit cooler than usual. Also of … More Gardening, such fun.
Yes it’s true… Welsh Dog has finally reached the ‘Big Six Ohhhhh…. ‘, i.e. 60, today. Do I feel it? Well I didn’t until I went to the gym this morning and flogged myself into a stupor. Actually I decided there is nothing to be gained from over exerting myself any more. Since this ‘person’ … More Happy birthday me!!
The wife was intending to call the old man in the UK to let him know she was safely back. Unfortunately by the time she’d come out of customs and I’d dragged her off to the school to drop the kids off it was far too late for her to call. 😦 No doubt she … More Phone calls?
Went up to the eldest daughters room after she’d gone to school and discovered… three towels over the floor plus her clothes from yesterday. In the bathroom was a dress… another towel and her underwear! This weekend she’ll be without her computer. The youngest daughter made an effort. Even though her room wasn’t tidied (at … More At the scene of the grime!!
You may recall from the previous message that I sent the kids off to school with messages written in their diaries explaining to their teachers they might be late for their buses and asking if it would be ok if we took them straight to the civic centre. When I picked them up I had … More On a theme…
This house runs on chaos… it’s true. Regulars might wonder why I spend *so* much time wittering on about how aggravating the kids can be… are… and how they seem to either do nothing… or maybe worse… do just the wrong thing at the wrong time. Here’s an example of why I get so frustrated. … More Kids… such a joy to have.
The wife is in Heathrow and currently boarding her plane home (via Singapore). Maybe we’re odd but it’s been a real strain being apart for two weeks and regardless how much we fight when we’re together (well we don’t fight a lot actually)… we like being around each other more than being apart! 😀 She … More One more day.
Came home today after the usual couple of hours at the gym. It was stinking hot outside and no sign of rain so, as usual, out came the hosepipe. Mid-day is not the best time to be watering, but where the alternative is waiting until the right time… and meanwhile the plants die of thirst… … More Life at the Manse.
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