OK so it is now well into October and nearly a month since I last wrote on here. Things are improving on the babysitting front as I am not looking after the toddler so frequently. Last week was the exception as the childminder got married and went on her honeymoon, for the whole week. Don't really know how I got through last week as I have been ill (and still am) with a virus and chest infection. OH and the toddler have had it too but not the chest infection - I get one with every cold as I have COPD. Even worse the toddler climbed up on the back of the sofa and jumped on daughter's neck so she is having trouble moving her head, and needs to go to A & E tomorrow!
I am coping here (while I have been ill) by just trying to do something every day towards the upkeep of the house. Today I stripped the bed, washed the kitchen floor and did some washing. Yesterday I vacuumed the hallway and dining room; the day before cleaned the kitchen worktops. It is not enough really but all I can manage at the moment. I am working on the theory that doing anything (even if not to a high standard) is better than doing nothing. We have also decided to put vinyl flooring in the dining room and hallway which should clean the place up nicely as the carpet looks worse for wear, my carpet shampooer died, and the hallway carpet is worn out. It's a nice pattern and will look like wood planks when fitted. We are lucky we have a great carpet fitter neighbour just 3 doors away lol.
The dog behaviourist came twice and I am pleased to say there has been some improvement in the dog's behaviour. It was not cheap, and the dog is not perfect but she is growling much less now. I think the trigger is usually when she suspects that she is going to be moved somewhere she doesn't want to be (usually behind a stair gate in the kitchen.) This is still a work in progress but like I said it is improving.
This would be nice!!
OH and me have decided we really like Teignmouth in South Devon and will move to that area in 3 years time when he retires. Ideally, we would like a small cottage with a large garden (2 up 2 down style) Will need to declutter the house first as there is so much junk here I made a good start before I became ill and have 3 large bags in my car ready to take to the charity shop. I have always wanted a small cottage as I was brought up in one and I like the country living style. Also, living near the seaside will be healthier that living on the edge of a city with all it's pollution. The grandchildren will love visiting for weekends too. One of my best friends lives in South Devon so I will be able to visit her more often - oh I can't wait to go.
Party for the Kids arranged
It's Halloween at the end of the month and usually we have a big family party here. However, this year we have decided to just do a kid's party for family and friend's children from 5 pm - 8.30 pm with sandwiches, hot dogs etc. The kids will all go trick or treating first, as daughter and her boyfriend will take the toddler. This year will be a bit different as kids
and their parent will have to go with daughter - not just daughter on her own with all the kids!! And it will be a tea party - not one almighty drinking session like we usually have lol.
Bye for now All the best x
