Tuesday 8 September 2015

Finally!

I achieved more yesterday than I have in the last 8 weeks put together, except perhaps for when we cleared out Mums house. Its amazing just how far I can get when the aren't too many interruptions!

The house is all clean at the same time rather than me managing one drawer, one room or, on a good day, either upstairs or downstairs. It felt so nice yesterday afternoon to sit down knowing that everything felt as it should do. I managed to empty both washing baskets too and thanks to the lovely September weather, both loads were dried outside. Even Jet managed three walks yesterday - one with a neighbour and her three boys. She said that she was getting lots of looks thinking how crazy she must be to have three boys under 5 AND a young dog!! I think the boys enjoyed having Jet with them mind :)

Today started with a lovely surprise - the eldest of the three boys knocked on my door dressed in his school uniform for his first day at school. He looked adorable and very grown up. He seems very excited to be starting school. Mine were all like that too - more than ready by that point to take the next step, just as they are doing now.


Ironing basket now emptied, floors swept and off out to walk Jet despite him trying to pretend to be asleep. He isn't fooling anyone!

Hopefully by the end of the week, I should be moving on to the garden which seems to have turned into a jungle almost overnight!! I knew I needed to act when my lovely neighbour asked if I was planning on cutting back my quince as her gardener was coming and could cut back on her side. Oops, I think that was a subtle request to pull my finger out :)

Welcome to all my new followers. I'm really sorry, but I have no idea how to welcome you individually. I have tried to work it out, but failed miserably :( It's very nice to have you onboard though x

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  1. Great job done you can relax a bit now, Jet looks really settled nice to know you are all getting on well together :-)

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    1. A little too settled perhaps! Cheeky monkey on the settee :)

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  2. There's a great sense of satisfaction when the house feel 'under control'... well done! Jx

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    1. Thanks - it sure needed! At least now I can maintain it quite easily whilst starting to pick off the other jobs that need doing!

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  3. Jet looks sooo comfy! He looks like he's well and truly got his feet under the table. Like you, I'm feeling rejuvenated as the autumn approaches and am doing lots more tasks around the house and garden now that the house is empty during the day time.

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    1. Ooh yes that's his sofa - he sleeps on it at night but sometimes climbs up during the day for a quick snooze!
      It's amazing how much better I feel mentally when I'm working my way through the list. It's al part of my master plan.

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  4. Jet looks sooo comfy! He looks like he's well and truly got his feet under the table. Like you, I'm feeling rejuvenated as the autumn approaches and am doing lots more tasks around the house and garden now that the house is empty during the day time.

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  5. Jet looks totally relaxed there, obviously three walks in one day is doggy bliss, and it makes for a peaceful evening when they get that tired doesn't it.

    I was the complete opposite to your brilliant productivity yesterday and all my jobs seemed bitty and I felt really unaccomplished by the end of the day, if you know what I mean. Ah well I'll be back to normal soon .... I hope.

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    1. I've spent too long feeling like I've not achieved anything and I find it way too frustrating, so it feels good to finally get my butt into gear!
      Jet certainly seems to be enjoying his new life with us. He's always up for a walk even if he appears to be tired and sleepy!
      Hope you soon feel more on top of things :)

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  6. I bet you felt like joining Jet after Zll your hard work.

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