It was my fault though, I went to bed too late and I was up with the wee ones getting them ready for school. It may have been a bank holiday but the schools were still on today. It is not too long until the holidays though, so it will not bee too much longer before I do not have to rush out three ties a day.
My partner will be taking them on their school runs tomorrow, so I will at least get a lie in.
Today seems to have passed in a blur, I do not seem to have got much done either. Well apart from reading that is.
I have nearly finished the Star Wars book series. It is a pretty bleak ending (I read ahead so I could read the last book at a not so frantic pace) It is an interesting ending though and not just a typical ending for a book that is aimed at children.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Restful but busy day
I had a lovely long lie in this morning which helped me feel better.
When I got up I decided that I would work on cleaning my partner's and my bedroom. I spent a while clearing things out of the way and putting clothes into a pile to get sorted out later. By the end of the day it looked so much better. I like sleeping in a room that is tidy. Especially when the floor is clean and clear.
Though the kitchen need cleaning again. It feels never ending. I would love a day when it is all clean at the same time. At least the living room is still clean.
The younglings have been not too bad today. Sometimes they were pests but other times they were great. I did get snippy with my youngest son but I said sorry for going too far and things were fine after that. It was just a part of the day when I was feeling frustrated.
I need to learn to recognize the feelings and then let them go. I will have to see if there is anything about that in my Buddhist book about that. If not then I will have to look on the Internet.
I have started to read the Star Wars books that I have been reading to the younglings at night. I have really enjoyed how the story is developing and I found myself looking ahead to find out what was going to happen. I then decided that it would be better to just read them instead. I have been able to read through them at a surprisingly quick rate. I have read two of the books today. I have really enjoyed them. It does not bother me that they are aimed at children. It is well written and the story is good. I think that is the most important thing about a book. I have started ordering the Jedi Quest series. It will be nice to read about how what happened between Ferus Olin and Anakin Skywalker.
When I got up I decided that I would work on cleaning my partner's and my bedroom. I spent a while clearing things out of the way and putting clothes into a pile to get sorted out later. By the end of the day it looked so much better. I like sleeping in a room that is tidy. Especially when the floor is clean and clear.
Though the kitchen need cleaning again. It feels never ending. I would love a day when it is all clean at the same time. At least the living room is still clean.
The younglings have been not too bad today. Sometimes they were pests but other times they were great. I did get snippy with my youngest son but I said sorry for going too far and things were fine after that. It was just a part of the day when I was feeling frustrated.
I need to learn to recognize the feelings and then let them go. I will have to see if there is anything about that in my Buddhist book about that. If not then I will have to look on the Internet.
I have started to read the Star Wars books that I have been reading to the younglings at night. I have really enjoyed how the story is developing and I found myself looking ahead to find out what was going to happen. I then decided that it would be better to just read them instead. I have been able to read through them at a surprisingly quick rate. I have read two of the books today. I have really enjoyed them. It does not bother me that they are aimed at children. It is well written and the story is good. I think that is the most important thing about a book. I have started ordering the Jedi Quest series. It will be nice to read about how what happened between Ferus Olin and Anakin Skywalker.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
So tired
Thank goodness that I will be getting a lie in tomorrow as I am exhausted. If I sit on the couch I have been falling asleep.
I got up with the younglings, though I think the extra layers that I put on our curtains had a positive effect. They got up at 7. And while I still had not had enough sleep it was not as early as it could have been.
In the morning I cleaned the kitchen as the sides were starting to get cluttered again. I really want to maintain the cleanliness in there. It looks so nice when clean and I spent so much time when I really cleaned up that it is worth putting in the work to keep it like it.
When my partner took the younglings out to his mums house I worked on the living room. I moved the computer desks and properly cleaned the room. It looks so much nicer. Though my partner was back sooner than I thought he would be. It sadly sent me into a really bad mood. I was in a really fowl mood until I had finished the job. I was not shouting at the younglings but I was really short with them. I did apologize after when I was feeling better. I just wanted them to come home to a clean living room rather than a work in progress. At least it is looking lovely and clean.
I got up with the younglings, though I think the extra layers that I put on our curtains had a positive effect. They got up at 7. And while I still had not had enough sleep it was not as early as it could have been.
In the morning I cleaned the kitchen as the sides were starting to get cluttered again. I really want to maintain the cleanliness in there. It looks so nice when clean and I spent so much time when I really cleaned up that it is worth putting in the work to keep it like it.
When my partner took the younglings out to his mums house I worked on the living room. I moved the computer desks and properly cleaned the room. It looks so much nicer. Though my partner was back sooner than I thought he would be. It sadly sent me into a really bad mood. I was in a really fowl mood until I had finished the job. I was not shouting at the younglings but I was really short with them. I did apologize after when I was feeling better. I just wanted them to come home to a clean living room rather than a work in progress. At least it is looking lovely and clean.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Frist wobbly tooth
My eldest son got his first wobbly tooth. I knew it would be happening at some point but it was still strange to see it happening. It is another sign of him developing and growing up. Hopefully the tooth will not be lost when it comes out.
I had a nice relaxing day today as it was my partners turn to do the school runs. I was able to get a nice lie in and a peaceful soak in the bath.
I have managed to get a copy of a game that I have been trying to get for years. They were not able to call the game 'Before I kill you Mister Bond' I think that is a shame as it is a great name. I had an old copy but I wanted the improved version. I found a place that sold them secondhand. I ordered my copy and it arrived today It is in great condition and I am so happy to have my copy of it.
Io also finished my Star Wars book today. I really enjoyed reading it, I am enjoying it more than the legacy of the force book series that preceded the fate of the Jedi.
I had a nice relaxing day today as it was my partners turn to do the school runs. I was able to get a nice lie in and a peaceful soak in the bath.
I have managed to get a copy of a game that I have been trying to get for years. They were not able to call the game 'Before I kill you Mister Bond' I think that is a shame as it is a great name. I had an old copy but I wanted the improved version. I found a place that sold them secondhand. I ordered my copy and it arrived today It is in great condition and I am so happy to have my copy of it.
Io also finished my Star Wars book today. I really enjoyed reading it, I am enjoying it more than the legacy of the force book series that preceded the fate of the Jedi.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Cooler day
The weather has been cooler today. I did think that there would be more rain, but I am not complaining. There were some showers during the day but nothing while I was out.
It felt pretty warm when the sun was out though but it has not felt as close as it did yesterday. I think the showers that we have had during the day have helped clear the air.
The younglings have managed to break something else today. They have broken a computer game disc. Though recently a lot of things have been happening while I have not been there and my partner has been in change of them. He sadly gets on his computer and does not pay enough attention to the younglings. He needs to spend less time on the computer. I have been doing that and I have noticed a positive effect.
He really does have to remain vigilant as my computer really is a blind spot. The younglings can hide there and not be easily seen from my partners computer. Though it does not help that once he is browsing the computer his attention is solely focused on what he is reading rather than where it should be.
I know that the younglings should be able to know that they should not be touching some things and that they should not be so rough. They do need to learn this, but they will only learn with the effort from both of us. That takes vigilance, consistency and discipline. And of course not giving up.
It felt pretty warm when the sun was out though but it has not felt as close as it did yesterday. I think the showers that we have had during the day have helped clear the air.
The younglings have managed to break something else today. They have broken a computer game disc. Though recently a lot of things have been happening while I have not been there and my partner has been in change of them. He sadly gets on his computer and does not pay enough attention to the younglings. He needs to spend less time on the computer. I have been doing that and I have noticed a positive effect.
He really does have to remain vigilant as my computer really is a blind spot. The younglings can hide there and not be easily seen from my partners computer. Though it does not help that once he is browsing the computer his attention is solely focused on what he is reading rather than where it should be.
I know that the younglings should be able to know that they should not be touching some things and that they should not be so rough. They do need to learn this, but they will only learn with the effort from both of us. That takes vigilance, consistency and discipline. And of course not giving up.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Feeling down
I do not know what is the matter with me today. I have been feeling really down. I have started to feel better now but I have felt bad for much of the day.
I am getting tired of how my partner is reacting to the younglings and I am tired of how negative he is. I know our younglings have been acting up and not doing as we ask. He however does not stick to the discipline and he gives up far too easily.
I do wish that I could leave the younglings to play nicely without the fear of them doing something that they should not, or touch something that they should not. They are going to have to learn that and learn it soon.
I think the time has come again for me to look through the book that I got, and it is time that my partner read it as well.
I am getting tired of how my partner is reacting to the younglings and I am tired of how negative he is. I know our younglings have been acting up and not doing as we ask. He however does not stick to the discipline and he gives up far too easily.
I do wish that I could leave the younglings to play nicely without the fear of them doing something that they should not, or touch something that they should not. They are going to have to learn that and learn it soon.
I think the time has come again for me to look through the book that I got, and it is time that my partner read it as well.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hot, hot, hot day
Today has been a very hot day, the night is not much cooler either. It also does not help that as my step daughter is spending the night we will be in the living room where it is much warmer than in the bedroom.
The younglings got up really early today. I let them go on the computer early as it gave me the chance to get a nap in the morning and I did need that. I went to bed later than intended but when I went to bed I struggled to get to sleep.
My parter was not able to take the wee ones to his mums house so instead I asked him if e could take them out for a walk. It gave me chance to get some cleaning up and have a little bit of peace.
I managed to get the soundtrack for the computer game Tropico 3. I need to get the names of the tracks but it is good to have them to listen to.
The younglings got into trouble today for squirting salad cream in the garden and touching things that they should not. I will be so glad when I can tell them not to touch and they do it and keep away from it. I will have to see what I can do about it.
M new Star Wars book arrived. I am looking forward to reading it.
The younglings got up really early today. I let them go on the computer early as it gave me the chance to get a nap in the morning and I did need that. I went to bed later than intended but when I went to bed I struggled to get to sleep.
My parter was not able to take the wee ones to his mums house so instead I asked him if e could take them out for a walk. It gave me chance to get some cleaning up and have a little bit of peace.
I managed to get the soundtrack for the computer game Tropico 3. I need to get the names of the tracks but it is good to have them to listen to.
The younglings got into trouble today for squirting salad cream in the garden and touching things that they should not. I will be so glad when I can tell them not to touch and they do it and keep away from it. I will have to see what I can do about it.
M new Star Wars book arrived. I am looking forward to reading it.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tired and aching
I started doing my Bingo wings exercises yesterday and my arms are still aching today. I will do them again tonight so my arms get used to it. Though when I saw my friend earlier she showed me that even though she is younger than me her arms are not as toned as mine are at the moment. That is a positive sign that I should be able to prevent really big bingo wings.
I have been listening to the soundtrack for the game Tropico 3 today through You Tube. I will find a way of getting the soundtrack myself in MP3 format as the music is great and really upbeat. It makes me want to dance. From what I have seen from the comments it has that effect on a lot of others as well.
It has helped me feel better as well. I was not feeling too good earlier on. It helps to have something to life the mood.
I really must make sure that I get an earlier night tonight as I am so tired.
I have been listening to the soundtrack for the game Tropico 3 today through You Tube. I will find a way of getting the soundtrack myself in MP3 format as the music is great and really upbeat. It makes me want to dance. From what I have seen from the comments it has that effect on a lot of others as well.
It has helped me feel better as well. I was not feeling too good earlier on. It helps to have something to life the mood.
I really must make sure that I get an earlier night tonight as I am so tired.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Lie in day
Even though my partner was drinking last night he got up and did the school runs.
I must confess that I do like it when he does it as it gives me chance to have a lie in during the week. I went to bed a bit too late last night so I was glad that I did not have to get up.
I had a nice and relaxing morning. I had a lovely soak in the bath and and just had a restful morning.
I am not sure what is the matter with my youngest son at the moment. He really does not take a telling off well. He has a big huff but even when we try to be as tactful as possible he does the same. I will have to see what I can do to make him accept being told off better.
I must confess that I do like it when he does it as it gives me chance to have a lie in during the week. I went to bed a bit too late last night so I was glad that I did not have to get up.
I had a nice and relaxing morning. I had a lovely soak in the bath and and just had a restful morning.
I am not sure what is the matter with my youngest son at the moment. He really does not take a telling off well. He has a big huff but even when we try to be as tactful as possible he does the same. I will have to see what I can do to make him accept being told off better.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Not as warm today
I went to visit my friend again this morning as arranged. It was nice to see her again. I know that I had only visited on Monday but it was good to go up again.
The weather was not as hot as yesterday, it was not cold though ans I was still warm when walking out and about.
It also meant that my partner got some time to himself in the flat.
The younglings have started acting up again at the moment, making a mess in the garden and going for things that they should not do. I will have to make sure that I keep an eye on them.
I have started clearing the rose bushes that had been cut down when the bricks were re-pointed. It does not look that much but I managed to fill the brown bucket up really quickly. I also removed the dead Ivy from the wall. I would like to get the place looking really nice. I am not sure that we will be moving out so it will be nice to make it a nice place to live. Though according to my pendulum it said we would move in February. I thought it meant the February that had passed but it could mean next February. I will have to check.
I did some work in the bedroom as well, I cleared some clothes off the floor and put all of the clothes that were dried on the line today. I am feeling motivated at the moment. It must be the spring feeling. Though my motivation is only working for during the daytime, it has been vanishing at night time.
The weather was not as hot as yesterday, it was not cold though ans I was still warm when walking out and about.
It also meant that my partner got some time to himself in the flat.
The younglings have started acting up again at the moment, making a mess in the garden and going for things that they should not do. I will have to make sure that I keep an eye on them.
I have started clearing the rose bushes that had been cut down when the bricks were re-pointed. It does not look that much but I managed to fill the brown bucket up really quickly. I also removed the dead Ivy from the wall. I would like to get the place looking really nice. I am not sure that we will be moving out so it will be nice to make it a nice place to live. Though according to my pendulum it said we would move in February. I thought it meant the February that had passed but it could mean next February. I will have to check.
I did some work in the bedroom as well, I cleared some clothes off the floor and put all of the clothes that were dried on the line today. I am feeling motivated at the moment. It must be the spring feeling. Though my motivation is only working for during the daytime, it has been vanishing at night time.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A hot week
The weather has been forecasted to be hot this week. It looks like I will be slapping on the suncream lots. Thankfully I have got some in the house. I will need to get some more at some point, but at least I have got something to use now.
I will be able to get a lot of washing done this week. I like it when the weather is good for drying clothes.
The younglings keep going down to the very bottom of the garden and getting into the neighbors garden and looking at the chickens. I have told them lots but they still go there. I will have to find a way of blocking that part of the garden. They will still be lots of garden for them to play in though.
I do not know what is the matter with my eldest son but recently he keeps acting up when I read to him at night and it is really putting me off reading to him. I do not want to stop as I think it is good for him for me to read to him, I just wish he would stop messing around. He is getting really good at reading now and he has made great improvements recently.
I will be able to get a lot of washing done this week. I like it when the weather is good for drying clothes.
The younglings keep going down to the very bottom of the garden and getting into the neighbors garden and looking at the chickens. I have told them lots but they still go there. I will have to find a way of blocking that part of the garden. They will still be lots of garden for them to play in though.
I do not know what is the matter with my eldest son but recently he keeps acting up when I read to him at night and it is really putting me off reading to him. I do not want to stop as I think it is good for him for me to read to him, I just wish he would stop messing around. He is getting really good at reading now and he has made great improvements recently.
Monday, May 17, 2010
I have sent off the school photos today. I am not sure how long it will take for the school to send them off to get printed but hopefully in about a month we will get the pictures. I am really looking forward to getting them. At least I will be getting an E-Mailed copy sooner. Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks for that to arrive. I will be able to set the picture as my desktop picture on my computer.
I do not know why but my partner is being really crabbit at the moment. He told me that he is feeling really angry at the moment but does not know why. I hope that he stops being so grumpy soon as he is taking it out on me and the younglings, he is also swearing a lot. That is not good, especially as my eldest son's teacher told me that he has been swearing recently.
When I was out and about this morning I saw one of my friends and she asked me to go for coffee. It was really nice and it made a welcome change from what I was going to do. I did have a worry though when I was at the shop afterwards. When I was looking in my bag I realized that Boba Fett was not there. I checked back at my friends house and he was not there. I retraced my footsteps but he was not there either. I was thinking about what I would have to do to remake him. Thankfully though I was mistaken about putting him in my bag this morning and I was still in my bedroom. I was really relieved about that.
I do not know why but my partner is being really crabbit at the moment. He told me that he is feeling really angry at the moment but does not know why. I hope that he stops being so grumpy soon as he is taking it out on me and the younglings, he is also swearing a lot. That is not good, especially as my eldest son's teacher told me that he has been swearing recently.
When I was out and about this morning I saw one of my friends and she asked me to go for coffee. It was really nice and it made a welcome change from what I was going to do. I did have a worry though when I was at the shop afterwards. When I was looking in my bag I realized that Boba Fett was not there. I checked back at my friends house and he was not there. I retraced my footsteps but he was not there either. I was thinking about what I would have to do to remake him. Thankfully though I was mistaken about putting him in my bag this morning and I was still in my bedroom. I was really relieved about that.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Nice lie in but...
I am still feeling tired. I must need more rest than I thought.
Today was the turn of spending time in the shed. Even though I got rid of a lot of paper and I got rid of stuff into the bucket it did not look like I had done anything by the end. I am sure that if I carry on like this though there will come a point when all of a sudden I will notice it looking better.
I did find some pictures of me from when I used to go out clubbing. It was funky to see the pictures again. I always thought I looked huge at the time but looking back on my figure I think I looked fine. It is a shame that I did not see it at the time.
Today was the turn of spending time in the shed. Even though I got rid of a lot of paper and I got rid of stuff into the bucket it did not look like I had done anything by the end. I am sure that if I carry on like this though there will come a point when all of a sudden I will notice it looking better.
I did find some pictures of me from when I used to go out clubbing. It was funky to see the pictures again. I always thought I looked huge at the time but looking back on my figure I think I looked fine. It is a shame that I did not see it at the time.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Cleaning like a madwoman
After seeing my friends lovely clean kitchen I decided that I would clean the kitchen today.
It started off that I just wanted to clear the side of clutter. From that I decided that I should remove anything that should not be there, after that I decided that I should go through the cupboards and see if I could make more room in them for stuff from the side.
Once I had done that I cleaned the sides properly. Before long I was cleaning the whole kitchen. I started in the morning and while I had to take breaks from it I eventually finished for the night at around 11.30. I will see if I can clean the floor before I go to bed.
I am so pleased with what I have managed to get done, the kitchen looks so much better now. While there is still stuff on the side I managed to get rid of a lot of it and I have created so much more space to use. I need to make sure that I keep it like that as best as possible.
My partner took the younglings over to his mums so that gave me some time to myself and some peace. Though I spent that time cleaning and my step daughter and her friend came in from time to time but it was nice.
I have downloaded a new computer game today. You are a dictator on an island. It is based around Cuba. The music is great. I likes d listening to it so much that I have found a really funky album to download and listen to.
It started off that I just wanted to clear the side of clutter. From that I decided that I should remove anything that should not be there, after that I decided that I should go through the cupboards and see if I could make more room in them for stuff from the side.
Once I had done that I cleaned the sides properly. Before long I was cleaning the whole kitchen. I started in the morning and while I had to take breaks from it I eventually finished for the night at around 11.30. I will see if I can clean the floor before I go to bed.
I am so pleased with what I have managed to get done, the kitchen looks so much better now. While there is still stuff on the side I managed to get rid of a lot of it and I have created so much more space to use. I need to make sure that I keep it like that as best as possible.
My partner took the younglings over to his mums so that gave me some time to myself and some peace. Though I spent that time cleaning and my step daughter and her friend came in from time to time but it was nice.
I have downloaded a new computer game today. You are a dictator on an island. It is based around Cuba. The music is great. I likes d listening to it so much that I have found a really funky album to download and listen to.
Friday 14th
A sad thing happened last night. I was just about to turn off the TV when I just looked at the mouse trap. It was then that I noticed that the peanut butter was not there and I realized that there must be a mouse in it. I knew it would not be good as I had not checked the trap that day. I picked up the trap and as I suspected the mouse did not look in a good way at all. It was alive but only just. I put it at the end of the garden where it could find some scraps of food and it was raining, so it could gt moisture. But sadly it was not enough. I saw the poor wee mites body where I had put it. I really wish I had have noticed it earlier. I had been at the back of the TV earlier on but I did not notice it. I think that because the trap had been empty for a few days that I was not expecting it to be today. I have been feeling bad about it all day today. I must make sure that it does not happen again.
Apart from that, today has been a good day. I have been busy but I have also found the time to relax.
I should have done more in the morning though but I got caught up with watching funny clips on the Internet.
I did do something good in the afternoon. While the younglings were playing outside I took out a chair and I carried on working on editing the short story that I am writing. It was nice to be out with the wee ones. It was also good to see them want to spend less time on the computer and watching the TV.
The DVD's that I rented arrived today. I have enjoyed watching Yu-Gi-Oh and so have the younglings. I have also thought of a few films that I would like to see. I will get them out once I have sent these DVD's back. The film I will be watching with my partner will be Galaxy quest. That is a fun film so it will be good to see it again.
I went to visit my friend while my step daughter went dancing. I really must do something about the clutter at our home. I know that she has had a mass declutter drive in preparation of her sister in law coming over to live but it looks like there is plenty of space there. I need to do something to make our home feel the same. Especially in the kitchen. There is so much space in my friends kitchen and it is small like ours. Though she has more cupboard space. Our kitchen is knackered so we have to put a lot of stuff on the sides as we have nowhere else to put it.
Apart from that, today has been a good day. I have been busy but I have also found the time to relax.
I should have done more in the morning though but I got caught up with watching funny clips on the Internet.
I did do something good in the afternoon. While the younglings were playing outside I took out a chair and I carried on working on editing the short story that I am writing. It was nice to be out with the wee ones. It was also good to see them want to spend less time on the computer and watching the TV.
The DVD's that I rented arrived today. I have enjoyed watching Yu-Gi-Oh and so have the younglings. I have also thought of a few films that I would like to see. I will get them out once I have sent these DVD's back. The film I will be watching with my partner will be Galaxy quest. That is a fun film so it will be good to see it again.
I went to visit my friend while my step daughter went dancing. I really must do something about the clutter at our home. I know that she has had a mass declutter drive in preparation of her sister in law coming over to live but it looks like there is plenty of space there. I need to do something to make our home feel the same. Especially in the kitchen. There is so much space in my friends kitchen and it is small like ours. Though she has more cupboard space. Our kitchen is knackered so we have to put a lot of stuff on the sides as we have nowhere else to put it.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Clean up
The place is beginning to get out of control again. It is time for a big clean up again.
I spent some time in the bedroom putting the clothes away.
I went to see my eldest son's teacher this morning for an assessment for how well he has been doing. She said that he has been doing really well but she is concerned about the fact that he does not listen and has problems with his attention. I am going to have to look at ways that we can help him improve his attention span.
I really need to make sure that I get to bed at a decent time as I am feeling really tired tonight. I must not be getting enough sleep.
I spent some time in the bedroom putting the clothes away.
I went to see my eldest son's teacher this morning for an assessment for how well he has been doing. She said that he has been doing really well but she is concerned about the fact that he does not listen and has problems with his attention. I am going to have to look at ways that we can help him improve his attention span.
I really need to make sure that I get to bed at a decent time as I am feeling really tired tonight. I must not be getting enough sleep.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Clearing out the shed
For the last couple of days I have been working on the shed.
I have been able to fill up the paper bucket and clear some space but there is so much clutter in there that I know that at some points it will get difficult to get rid of stuff. I will have to keep working though as anything that I do will at least help.
My daughter is becoming really cheeky at the moment. She has her sweet moments but there are times when she drives me mad.
I have been able to fill up the paper bucket and clear some space but there is so much clutter in there that I know that at some points it will get difficult to get rid of stuff. I will have to keep working though as anything that I do will at least help.
My daughter is becoming really cheeky at the moment. She has her sweet moments but there are times when she drives me mad.
Tuesday 11th
The school photographs were taken taken today. It took a while to get the pictures right but I was able to get them in the end. My eldest had a picture taken on his own later in the day.
I am really pleased with the pictures and I was able to find a picture selection that will not cost too much to buy. I am looking forward to them arriving.
I am really pleased with the pictures and I was able to find a picture selection that will not cost too much to buy. I am looking forward to them arriving.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Lovely lie in
I had a lovely lie in today. I woke at ten but fell asleep again and woke at eleven thirty.
Though I still need an early night as I feel like another good sleep will have me feeling much better.
I think the best plan for sorting through the junk is to take things on one room at a time. Tomorrow I will start with the living room. I need to identify areas of clutter and got through them thoroughly. I was able to declutter my E-Mails easily enough once I was in the right frame of mind. I now am happy to check my E-Mails as there are not many to look through, and I am not overwhelmed.
The younglings have been pretty good. They have had their moments of madness but I was able to get some cleaning done with them being around. I need to be able to clean with them being there so that I will be able to keep the place clean over the summer holidays.
My partner was talking to me about how we never spend time together. I agree with him, we have fell into a rut of never doing anything together. Sometimes I am happy for things to stay as they are but other times I think I should make more of an effort. I am not really sure what I should do to be honest.
I have also been working on updating my Star Wars book list. I have found some extra books to add to it. I am going to start getting them books in one or two a week. I can get them inexpensively enough from Amazon market place. They are children's books and I have enjoyed reading some of them to the younglings. They are easy to read and I can get through a book quickly enough.
Though I still need an early night as I feel like another good sleep will have me feeling much better.
I think the best plan for sorting through the junk is to take things on one room at a time. Tomorrow I will start with the living room. I need to identify areas of clutter and got through them thoroughly. I was able to declutter my E-Mails easily enough once I was in the right frame of mind. I now am happy to check my E-Mails as there are not many to look through, and I am not overwhelmed.
The younglings have been pretty good. They have had their moments of madness but I was able to get some cleaning done with them being around. I need to be able to clean with them being there so that I will be able to keep the place clean over the summer holidays.
My partner was talking to me about how we never spend time together. I agree with him, we have fell into a rut of never doing anything together. Sometimes I am happy for things to stay as they are but other times I think I should make more of an effort. I am not really sure what I should do to be honest.
I have also been working on updating my Star Wars book list. I have found some extra books to add to it. I am going to start getting them books in one or two a week. I can get them inexpensively enough from Amazon market place. They are children's books and I have enjoyed reading some of them to the younglings. They are easy to read and I can get through a book quickly enough.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Time to relax
I was able to get a lie in this morning when I was not expecting it as well as time to myself in the afternoon when my partner took the younglings to his mums this afternoon.
It was just nice to be able to relax for a bit on my own without having to worry about rushing out.
I just wish that I had enough time within that time frame to get the flat totally gutted. I think I need to work out a plan of action tomorrow.
It was just nice to be able to relax for a bit on my own without having to worry about rushing out.
I just wish that I had enough time within that time frame to get the flat totally gutted. I think I need to work out a plan of action tomorrow.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Parter back
Well typically as I had to be up at seven to get the younglings ready they had to be woken up. I really could have done with that yesterday.
The day went pretty well and I had a nice relaxing morning.
The weather had brightened up by the time I went to collect the twins (the day started off quite cold) The bad moment came when I was trying to find my key before I went to collect my eldest from school. I was feeling stressed as I do not like to be late and I really shouted at the twins. I felt really bad about it as they were really scared. I really have to stop it but I just do not seem to know how to do it.
I was really annoyed at how the younglings were not listening to me or doing as I asked. Maybe I have been raising my voice so much that they automatically just ignore it. But I do wish that they would listen to be before I shout in the first place as I did do my best at bed time not to shout when I was telling my eldest but sadly it did not work. Better luck next time.
My partner is back so that also did not help the bed time as they were excited about him being home. He had a great time and found out that he was the top student of the year on his course.
The day went pretty well and I had a nice relaxing morning.
The weather had brightened up by the time I went to collect the twins (the day started off quite cold) The bad moment came when I was trying to find my key before I went to collect my eldest from school. I was feeling stressed as I do not like to be late and I really shouted at the twins. I felt really bad about it as they were really scared. I really have to stop it but I just do not seem to know how to do it.
I was really annoyed at how the younglings were not listening to me or doing as I asked. Maybe I have been raising my voice so much that they automatically just ignore it. But I do wish that they would listen to be before I shout in the first place as I did do my best at bed time not to shout when I was telling my eldest but sadly it did not work. Better luck next time.
My partner is back so that also did not help the bed time as they were excited about him being home. He had a great time and found out that he was the top student of the year on his course.
Thursday 6th
It was the election day today. I voted for the SNP. I sadly know that they will not go in but I had to vote for who I wanted to get in. I really hope that we get independence at some point.
Thankfully I met one of my partners friends when I went to vote. He kindly stayed with the younglings so I was able to vote in peace. The younglings were off school as the school became the polling station.
After that I went to my friends for a bit after. I was not able to stay long as she was going to the doctors but it was nice to be able to get up with the younglings. They behave well at her home so that is fine. It was a pain when I had to go into the shop on the way home but once that was done and I was home I was feeling much better.
I have been swearing a lot over the last week. I have been letting myself get too stressed. I do not know how I can find a way of chilling out more.
Though once again after watching some of the election coverage I ended up going to bed too late. At least my partner comes back tomorrow so I can book a lie in for Sunday. I was not happy as the younglings would not let me have a lie in at all (they were up at 7)
Thankfully I met one of my partners friends when I went to vote. He kindly stayed with the younglings so I was able to vote in peace. The younglings were off school as the school became the polling station.
After that I went to my friends for a bit after. I was not able to stay long as she was going to the doctors but it was nice to be able to get up with the younglings. They behave well at her home so that is fine. It was a pain when I had to go into the shop on the way home but once that was done and I was home I was feeling much better.
I have been swearing a lot over the last week. I have been letting myself get too stressed. I do not know how I can find a way of chilling out more.
Though once again after watching some of the election coverage I ended up going to bed too late. At least my partner comes back tomorrow so I can book a lie in for Sunday. I was not happy as the younglings would not let me have a lie in at all (they were up at 7)
Wednesday 5th
Today went not too badly but I have been really tired. I really need to get an early night but I just do not seem to be able to manage it.
I went to visit my friend in the morning. I had a nice time there and it was nice just to relax for a bit.
I went to visit my friend in the morning. I had a nice time there and it was nice just to relax for a bit.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Happy Star Wars day
May the fourth be with you :)
Yay today is Star Wars day. We have had a funky day. We have played as many movies as possible. I printed off some cards for the younglings to draw on. they did well and it was fun to do something with them. The boys then played with their lightsabers later on in the afternoon.
It was nice just to have a fun day. I will prepare better next year so we can do a better job. I might even decorate in advance.
Though my youngest son had a n accident in the bath. I did not see what happened but when I went in he was very upset. He had been standing on the bath and fell off and bashed his jaw. It is going to get a nice bruise. I asked him if he could open his mouth and he could do that without problems so I am hopeful that the worst it will be is bruising. He was upset for a while. I have not seen him in that much pain. It was sad to see him like that. thankfully he settled off to sleep without too much trouble.
Yay today is Star Wars day. We have had a funky day. We have played as many movies as possible. I printed off some cards for the younglings to draw on. they did well and it was fun to do something with them. The boys then played with their lightsabers later on in the afternoon.
It was nice just to have a fun day. I will prepare better next year so we can do a better job. I might even decorate in advance.
Though my youngest son had a n accident in the bath. I did not see what happened but when I went in he was very upset. He had been standing on the bath and fell off and bashed his jaw. It is going to get a nice bruise. I asked him if he could open his mouth and he could do that without problems so I am hopeful that the worst it will be is bruising. He was upset for a while. I have not seen him in that much pain. It was sad to see him like that. thankfully he settled off to sleep without too much trouble.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Tired
It is my fault. I was getting the printer to work last night and I stayed up far too late. I will not be able to do the same tonight as I will have to get up and take the younglings to school and nursery. the last few days have really flown by.
There was another mouse in the trap this morning. I took the younglings out with me first thing this morning to let it out. It looked like it was another baby. I do hope that we are eventually getting rid of them all now.
I ordered two more mouse traps today. I felt that the one that we have got while doing a great job is not enough. I need more in case there were mice that were missed due to the trap being sprung. I have ordered two of the same type of trap. I like the fact that the mouse does not seem too stressed being in there. I think that is because the mouse can see out of the trap. When I have taken them out they have even been cleaning themselves when I have been walking along with the trap.
Bless me eldest son but he wanted to touch the mouse. It was really hard to explain to him that the mouse would not like it and that it would be really frightened. I know that he does not want to hurt it but sadly the mouse does not know that.
I have not been so snippy with the younglings today but I have not been on the computer as much as I had been over the other days so that helped. I did get snippy toward bedtime but that was because I was tired. I will have to work on making sure that I do not get so irritable when I am tired, but it is challenging.
I just need to make sure that I get to bed at a decent time.
There was another mouse in the trap this morning. I took the younglings out with me first thing this morning to let it out. It looked like it was another baby. I do hope that we are eventually getting rid of them all now.
I ordered two more mouse traps today. I felt that the one that we have got while doing a great job is not enough. I need more in case there were mice that were missed due to the trap being sprung. I have ordered two of the same type of trap. I like the fact that the mouse does not seem too stressed being in there. I think that is because the mouse can see out of the trap. When I have taken them out they have even been cleaning themselves when I have been walking along with the trap.
Bless me eldest son but he wanted to touch the mouse. It was really hard to explain to him that the mouse would not like it and that it would be really frightened. I know that he does not want to hurt it but sadly the mouse does not know that.
I have not been so snippy with the younglings today but I have not been on the computer as much as I had been over the other days so that helped. I did get snippy toward bedtime but that was because I was tired. I will have to work on making sure that I do not get so irritable when I am tired, but it is challenging.
I just need to make sure that I get to bed at a decent time.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Catching mice
When I got up in the morning i noticed that there was a mouse in the trap. I got the younglings ready quickly and got down the road with them all to get to the release spot. It was strange when I got there. As I was walking back from releasing the mouse, I had stopped to take some pictures when two lads walked past separately. One had a a duvet under his arm. They must have stayed out overnight drinking Buckfast and smoking.
The rest of the day went well. I have not been good for letting myself get wound up and raising my voice. I have also been swearing a lot over the last few days. I need to get off the computer during the day. The main problem has come from me typing up the story that i have been writing. I need to concentrate on typing when I am doing that and I have been getting annoyed when that has been broken. I knew that it was not wise but I still did it. I should have accepted the consequences of my decision. It shows me that I still have a lot of work to do on remaining calm. I am getting tired of being short tempered. It does not feel nice when I get mad so I have to stop it.
The one positive thing is that I have finished typing up my story. I will be getting onto editing that so I will need to print it out. But at least the main part of the typing is done so I will stay off the computer so that I can get the housework done and not get so wound up at the younglings.
I spoke to my partner tonight. He is feeling bad as he has spent all of his money. He was trying to keep up with the others who obviously went with more money. I told him that they'd had more time to prepare and save up for the trip. He does need to try to stop feeling bad for not having as much money as the others. He also needs to be more careful with the money that he has got. He is at the hippy commune so at least he will not need to spend any more money for the rest of the trip.
I did catch another mouse tonight. As the younglings were still in bed I just ran to the end of the street and released it in the field that is there.
The rest of the day went well. I have not been good for letting myself get wound up and raising my voice. I have also been swearing a lot over the last few days. I need to get off the computer during the day. The main problem has come from me typing up the story that i have been writing. I need to concentrate on typing when I am doing that and I have been getting annoyed when that has been broken. I knew that it was not wise but I still did it. I should have accepted the consequences of my decision. It shows me that I still have a lot of work to do on remaining calm. I am getting tired of being short tempered. It does not feel nice when I get mad so I have to stop it.
The one positive thing is that I have finished typing up my story. I will be getting onto editing that so I will need to print it out. But at least the main part of the typing is done so I will stay off the computer so that I can get the housework done and not get so wound up at the younglings.
I spoke to my partner tonight. He is feeling bad as he has spent all of his money. He was trying to keep up with the others who obviously went with more money. I told him that they'd had more time to prepare and save up for the trip. He does need to try to stop feeling bad for not having as much money as the others. He also needs to be more careful with the money that he has got. He is at the hippy commune so at least he will not need to spend any more money for the rest of the trip.
I did catch another mouse tonight. As the younglings were still in bed I just ran to the end of the street and released it in the field that is there.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
A restful day
I was going to take the younglings out for a walk but I ended up staying in all day. I was not bothered and the younglings did not seem upset.
I spent some time cleaning, playing with the younglings, typing up my story on the computer and of course preparing food.
The day has gone really quickly. I am in fact really surprised how quickly it has gone.
After the last few nights I decided last night that my eldest would not watch Yu-Gi-h GX at night as he was settling off to sleep far too late. He made the slightest protest but i think he knew with the tone of my voice that there was no chance that he was watching it. I told him that I would also not be watching it and he was happy with that (I really did end up not seeing it)
He did not really moan about it which I was really glad about it and as a result he settled off to sleep at not long after nine. i knew that this is later than what I would like but it is a lot better than just before ten. Hopefully he will improve on tonights time. It still was good and it did make a difference to how I felt tonight.
I saw the mouse again tonight. It must have hidden under the computer desks during the day. It dashed under the couch and as I lifted the couch to find the mouse I could not find it. It was then that I realized that it must have been trapped in the couch. I made a hole in the bottom to get out any trapped toys. I think it must have dashed in thee. I had fun getting the couch to the front door and the door kept rattling as I tried to get it out. Thank goodness that the new neighbors are not like the previous ones as they would have been stamping down to us.
I know that if the mouse was evicted through the front door that it is not far enough away from the house to make it a successful release but I can hope that it will not be back. At lease it is hopefully out for the night.
I spent some time cleaning, playing with the younglings, typing up my story on the computer and of course preparing food.
The day has gone really quickly. I am in fact really surprised how quickly it has gone.
After the last few nights I decided last night that my eldest would not watch Yu-Gi-h GX at night as he was settling off to sleep far too late. He made the slightest protest but i think he knew with the tone of my voice that there was no chance that he was watching it. I told him that I would also not be watching it and he was happy with that (I really did end up not seeing it)
He did not really moan about it which I was really glad about it and as a result he settled off to sleep at not long after nine. i knew that this is later than what I would like but it is a lot better than just before ten. Hopefully he will improve on tonights time. It still was good and it did make a difference to how I felt tonight.
I saw the mouse again tonight. It must have hidden under the computer desks during the day. It dashed under the couch and as I lifted the couch to find the mouse I could not find it. It was then that I realized that it must have been trapped in the couch. I made a hole in the bottom to get out any trapped toys. I think it must have dashed in thee. I had fun getting the couch to the front door and the door kept rattling as I tried to get it out. Thank goodness that the new neighbors are not like the previous ones as they would have been stamping down to us.
I know that if the mouse was evicted through the front door that it is not far enough away from the house to make it a successful release but I can hope that it will not be back. At lease it is hopefully out for the night.
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