... is what is needed for me. I seem to be a bit down more than I am up at the moment. Silly little things like the tumble dryer not working, and trying to sort it out by myself, have ended up with somebody looking at it for 2 minutes, and quoting over £200 to get it fixed (but they happen to have one much cheaper in their shop). So now I feel taken advantage of, and like a silly little girl!
Having looked after a dog in the summer holidays we now have a flea infestation. I have found 7 on me alone in the last 24 hours. So I am faced with spraying insecticide everywhere, which I hate having to do, but it is getting me so stressed finding these b*ggers everywhere I cannot relax in my own home, and cannot wait for more gentler methods to take effect.
We never seem to have enough provisions in the house, this is mainly due to the fact that Sophie is so hard to take to the shops. But I am going to have to bite the bullet today, as we are completely out of toilet roll, and that is one thing we cannot do without!
Despite me trying to be organised, everything seems to be taking so much longer at the moment. It is my own fault for taking on so many things when I already have enough on my plate ie 4 children! But I do not want to give up anything like the allotment, my cello, breastfeeding support.
So what to do?
I know many people facing far greater worries, and far greater problems at the moment. So I am grateful I only have these silly things to deal with. I am going to face these things head on, deal with them, stop thinking about them and start doing something about it, and try to be in a slightly happier mood for when the boys return home from school!
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ReplyDeletehope your day improves, and in-between the "jobs" you get even 5 minutes to yourself to put your feet up.
take care Claire xxx
Oh huge (((HUGS))) Claire, you are so not alone. I am finding the simplest things getting me down at the moment. Do you think it's the time of year?! We should try and get the families together sometime....how far are you from The Severn Valley Steam Railway? We have been promising Roo a day out there for ages now...maybe we could meet up?
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Rach xxx
We're only about 15 miles away from the Severn Valley Railway. Would be lovely to see you guys again. Do you still have my number, as yours was on the white board, and has "disappeared".
ReplyDeleteIf going to the shops is a problem why don't you internet shop? I like Ocado.
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Sorry Claire - I rather suspect that the particular scrap of paper on which it was written got recycled long ago!!
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Rach xxx
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ReplyDeleteAw, sounds ilke you're having a bit of a rubbishy time. The fleas would definitely be getting me down too, without any of the other problems! And when children make shopping hard work, it really limits you. My little DD used to be a right little s*d in the shops, it was exhausting and I hated getting black looks from other shoppers, it really curbed my independence for a long time.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs and hope something nice is just round the corner for you. Washing machines - gah!! I've sat and watched bolshy repair men as they've pulled out soggy, breastpads out of washing machine filters and all the dirt dust under the machine too, very embarrassing. ((hugs)) xxx
Oh Claire, you're not alone in that place at the moment. I hope you have found a way to get through the day as stress free as possible.
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:-( hope the following days get better for you, if it rains it pours doesn't it! I used to do online food shopping, a bit annoying with the first one but so much easier when you re-order and so lovely having it bought to your door. I do find I spend less that way too as I don't put any extras in the trolly that tempt me :-) Can you ask around for a recommended washing machine man who is local? Facebook is fab for things like that, I often use it for asking for help with recommended people rather than being ripped off e.g. 'does anyone know of a fab washing machine repair man - help!' in your status :-) x
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