I had a happy mother's day, but as usual nothing in our house goes completely to plan. I woke up early, sore and sorry for myself, but started doing some work. Ended up going back to bed at about 11am for a couple of hours after some panadol.
Got moving to go to my Brother's place for afternoon tea.
Allan had dug out the old go-kart and Jack decided that yeah he could ride it. He was doing so well, going round and round a small spot in the back paddock so Allan told him to go up the hill and back down. OOPS.........Jack picked up speed going down the hill and crashed into this big rusty old piece of machinery that was sitting in the back paddock. He got the brakes and the accelerator mixed up. He was winded by the steering wheel, had a graze on the leg but otherwise seems ok. Some good show and tell material lol. Steve had been filming him and got the whole thing on video. Only thing is that now he may never get on another go-kart again! I think the fear of crashing may just stop him stepping out of his comfort zone.
The afternoon tea was beautiful. Jacinta had done a great job cooking. Little caramel tartlets, lemon meringue pies, cupcakes, slices, A real High Tea like the hotels all serve and absolutely wonderful.
Allan is gradually getting rid of all the stuff he has stored in his back paddock and sheds. He really is a Steptoe..all manner of things we bought home and he has the wood there to make Stef's swing. They have a great one for her on the back patio. Its like a huge sling..so I checked it out and have taken photos so that I can make them for Stef. The problem we have with finding a swing seat is solved. Kids swing seats are too small for Stef, and a plank swing is too dangerous in case it hits someone in the head. This sling swing seat will be perfect.....soft, and it curves around her with not too much force and no hard bits that will hit anyone else and easy to make. And Stef loves it. The sewing machine will come out and I will make two, one for the yard swing and another for under the patio. It will be great to have the second one under cover. Stef loves to swing and it calms her better than anything else. Yesterday, she sat in theirs for hours and just giggled and had a huge smile on the face the whole time. It was great as she is a bit out of sorts this weekas she needs a huge poo and the drugs just arent working to make her go. I couldn't imagine going 2 weeks like she does. Poor kid must be in agony.
Anywway, on with a new week. My first full week in my new job. Hopefully I will be able to get into some sort of routine with it. I missed sending out an important email on Friday...it was difficult trying to fit a whole days work into a couple of hours, so I hope they understand. It will be the first thing I do when I get into the office. Its such a busy busy job and still lots of learning, but I am getting there.
Still working the three jobs and so will have to do at least a couple of hours each night to keep up to it all. I can deal with that I think. Poor kids have to do a bit more. Brent and Jack will have to walk to school today and tomorrow...its a fair distance, but I have a company meeting this morning, and tomorrow a finance committee meeting for the school which as treasurer I have to attend. I just have to schedule everything that I do to fit it all in one way or another. Steve helped a lot with the washing over the weekend...he did so much work around the place...he really is wonderful. Stef's room is so neat and clean now....even the walls got done. (until the next time she pours laundry liquid on her bed, or apple juice and chips and whatever else she can find) I feel as if we need a giant safe...lol. How many other people have locks on the fridge and deadlocks on the pantry...now I need to lock up my washing powder, shampoo and toothpaste as well??? Bloody child! She really is a destructive force of one!
Ok, on with my day......its gonna be a biggie.
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