Category: A day in my Life

I’m back on early mornings again at the moment – waking between 5 and 5.30am. If I can’t go back to sleep or have already had close to 8 hours I get up and do the usual routine of putting the heater on, letting the dogs out and making a cup of tea. When Bailey comes back in he always heads straight to the heater.

And I get settled with my cup of tea and laptop. This morning I caught up on some youtube videos.

About 6.45 I headed upstairs. I’m liking the fact that the days are getting longer and we’re getting nice sunrises again. Within the next months I’ll move my dog walks/rides back to early morning – which I always love – but it’s still too cold now :-).

I have my shower (Kevin has to help me wash my hair as I can’t get my back wet – where the mole was removed), get dressed and do my makeup.

Christy comes in already dressed and has a chat with Kevin, who has climbed back into bed to warm up.

I put on a small load of washing – the girls white shirts I didn’t get too yesterday.

We’re going to be out all day so I want to take the dogs on a run before we leave. I get the tricycle and Christy & I head out with the dogs.

So beautiful down by the lake this morning.

Since Christy was with me I took the opportunity to get some photos on the bike. I certainly look a sight!!!! But the dogs can’t pull me off this beast – yay!

Love the long shadows you get early in the morning.

Back home I got breakfast organised for everyone and unpacked the dishwasher. Kevin hung out the washing for me, Christy helped with the animals and I got stuff organised for the car.

Just after 8.30am we were out the door and on our way, with a quick stop for petrol.

I ate breakfast – a spinach wrap with cheese & pasta salad – on the way.

We arrived at Macather Square in plenty of time.

Our movie – Harry Potter – wasn’t on until 10.30am but we were meeting the Powell’s – who were taking Christy to see Kung Fu Panda 2 at 10am.

We took some photos while we waited….

Once they arrived and headed off to their movie we went in search of a pet shop. We had to wait till it opened…

Amy got a new pump for her fish tank and I took a photo of this cute picture….

On the way out we found these inquisitive kittens – who seemed to love my camera.

Then it was time for Amy’s first Gold Class movie – using a gift vouchure she had recieved for her birthday.

We order an early lunch and headed into the theatre.

We had ordered lunch for 11.30am but it ended up coming in around 10.45am!!! Amy and I shared the vegetarian nachos. We loved the movie and it seems sad that it’s all over. Afterwards to headed to the Powell’s, where we hung out for the rest of the afternoon.

Leanne supplied a yummy afternoon feast, which also included some spring rolls and cheese triangles.

Sarah & Amy went for a walk to the shops, I tried to photograph Lilly….

and Christy and Alyssa spent hours playing “house” outside…

Just before 5pm we headed home, just as the sun was starting the set….

Christy had a little nap…

Luckily we got home before it was fully dark as there were two very excited pups outside….

We had a  play before i got into my PJs, brought in the washing, and the budgies, and made a quick dinner of quorn enchiladas. Christy made herself some nachos.

We then settled down to watch the movie “Balto”, which Christy and I have been reading.

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After the movie (which was rather cute) Christy went to have a bath before I read her the last few chapters of Balto.

We then watched another show (which I can’t remember) before Kevin headed to bed. I then watched another Dog Whisperer before heading to bed (along with Amy) around 9pm, tired after my early start this morning. I managed to read just a few pages before turning the lights out.

Woke up around 6am, feeling slightly better than yesterday, but still not that great. I’ve got a bad flu/cold – have had it for a week. Luckily I manage to get a reasonable nights sleep. Downstairs for the normal routine – dogs out, tea made, computer time.

I don’t think I’ve been drinking enough water lately and read that you should have 80 oz. I found this great cup Kevin had been given at a conference and it’s 20 oz. So four of these a day….

I didn’t feel like proper food so made a chocolate protein shake for breakfast.

I helped Chrsity set up the TV so she could play on the PS3.

Not to0 many photos of the girls as they spent most of the day playing on their computers or watching TV. Amy is also unwell but Christy is okay.

After breakfast, and more time online, I had my shower and got dressed, then got on with my morning jobs of emptying the dishwasher and feeding the animals. I went out to check on the chooks and collect some eggs.

They have started laying well again and we’re back to getting 2-3 a day (not bad for 3 yr old chickens in the middle of Winter)

I then decided to clean the guinea pig cage as it was way overdue. Here’s Jasmine – our only remaining piggy at over 6 yrs old – who needs her nails trimmed.

I was feeling quite a bit better so made a snack to have while writing out my grocery list.

Then left the girls at home and headed to the supermarket.

Unfortunately by the time I got back I was feeling horrible again. Still I managed to get the groceries put away and hang out the washing.

I also picked up the back yard so the dogs have a clean area. It’s amazing how quickly the house falls apart when you’re out of action for a week.

I was glad to sit down again and have some lunch (and cup number 2 of water).

After lunch I did the last thing I needed to get done today – I vacuumed the floor

Just a bit better don’t you think.? 🙂

Even though it was only 3.30pm I decided to go have a bath. Christy had gone to the park to play with a new friend she made yesterday and Amy was watching TV. The hardest part of a bath is choosing which Lush bath product to use. Today I went with the comfort bubble bar.

I took in cup number 3, a towel to dry my hands and a book to read (by one of my favourite YouTubers). Bailey is always close by as he loves to drink bath water. Lucky the lush products are made from natural ones.

After my bath I got into my PJS (it’s okay to that at 4pm when you’re feeling yuck 🙂 ) and painted my toe nails.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent on the couch, painting my finger nails, using copious amounts of tissues and feeling sorry for myself. Kevin came home around 6pm, with the start of a cold. I made us an easy dinner of Quorn Dippers, sweet potato and corn. Which we ate while watching the first Harry Potter movie (we’re going to watch them all in the lead up to seeing the latest, and last, in Gold Class in a few weeks.

Oh, doesn’t Harry look so young and so cute?

We all started to crash around 8.30 so stopped the movie (to finish tomorrow) and tidied up downstairs before heading up to bed. I managed to finish the book I’m reading before heading off to snoozy land.

Woke up at 5am and started thinking about things. Realized I wasn’t going back to sleep so got up and went downstairs. I let the dogs outs…

and myself a cup of tea….

Then watched some vlogs on youtube while the dogs went back to sleep for bit.

Eventually Kevin came downstairs all ready for work.

As did Amy, who wanted to show me one of her school projects.

When they left, I went around and opened up all the blinds.

Christy was already up and dressed so I went and had my shower and got ready for the day.

I then made some breakfast for Christy and myself – a tea to take in the car, and a bagel (I ate half now and half later for morning tea).

Then it was time to drop Christy and Shantel at school

and head to my appointment at the Skin Clinic to get a mole checked.

This mole has now been frozen 3 times and the Doc was concerned that it has grown some blood vessels so he wanted to do a biopsy. He did it then and there and I get the results next week.

I then headed over to the mall to get some groceries and bread.

All packed in the car.

I then drove to the school to pick up some cheques that had to be signed by the principal. Then went to pick up some school hats. Back to the school to drop them off and then home.

Love this row of trees – we don’t have a lot of seasonal trees around here.

I put away the groceries and then took the dogs for a walk.

LOVE that my feet are good enough to walk them again. This is my 5th day in a row and boy have I missed it.

I had some Leek & Potato soup for lunch while playing on the computer.

I had made the soup yesterday and packed some up to put in the freezer.

I arranged the flowers I had bought into vases.

And headed into the scrapbook room to make some thankyou cards to send to my Aunties.

I then receive a phone call to say that the car place needed to swap the loan car I am driving (while I wait for my new car to arrive). They took away a really nice car – one I loved driving – and left me this. I’m sure it’s not a bad car but it’s not what I’m used to – no cup holders, no cruise control, no place to rest my arm and no digital speed reading, oh, and the boot is TINY!!!!! And it was a shock after the lovely car I had been driving.

At 3pm I left to pick up Amy & Emerson, and then Christy.

We dropped Emerson off and headed to the hairdressers where both the girls had an appointment.

We didn’t get home until after 5pm, just as the sun was setting.

I made a cup of tea and rang Kevin to find out where he was so he could pick up pizza for dinner on the way home. He was on his way so I quickly placed the order online and he went straight to pick it up.

How cute are the new Domino’s boxes?

My favouirte – thin & crispy, BBQ sauce, cheese, double pineapple, tomato & onion. Yum.

We took our pizza into the loungeroom..

and ate while we watched Tron. It was a bit slow in places but I enjoyed it and the special effects were pretty cool.

Christy and Rosie had cuddles on the couch.

And Bailey warmed up in front of the heater.

When the movie finished around 8.30pm I cleaned up the kitchen and put the dishwasher on and we all headed up to bed. Kevin & I have been getting up really early – around 4.30 -5.30am so we’ve been going to sleep pretty early as well. I managed to read just a few pages before turning out the lights.

Woke up around 6am – a sleep in for me – but not surprising after I had to be at the hospital last night from 7.45pm – 9.15pm having an MRI. Have to go back later today for part 2. We had cuddles with the dogs this morning. They aren’t normally allowed up on the bed these days but we’re stocking up on extra cuddles this week :-).

Eventually I got out of bed and headed downstairs and let the dogs out.

Both the girls were already up. Amy, because she has to be ready to leave just after 7am and Christy because she has an excursion today and has to be at school early

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I had a cup of tea and sat for a few minutes before making Kevin & Amy a green smoothie for breakfast- which I started doing this week when they were both sick. Once Amy & Kevin had left I made some toast for Christy and left her eating breakfast while I went up to have my shower and get dressed.

Then it was time to drop her off at school.

Of course, Bailey had to come along for the ride.

Back home I unpacked the dishwasher

fed the animals, put on the first load of washing and made myself some breakfast – I’ve been on a real bagel kick lately and can’t wait to enjoy some in the USA – they are SOOOO much better than what I can buy locally.

While eating I made our finally booking for the trip  – our airport pickup I also signed a few things supporting Animals Australia’s campaign to ban live animal export – something I am very passionate about – and it finally seems to have upset a lot of Australians. The videos are absolutely heartbreaking and sickening but it’s something everyone needs to know about. I truly can’t believe that Australian animals are allowed (by our government) to be treated in this manner. Even more-so that people could be so cruel as to torture an animal that’s about to die. Looks like I’ll need to reapply my mascara as I’ve just cried it all off.

On a happier note, I hung out the first bit of washing – Christy’s quilt, and put on another load. It was so weird that all this was done by 9am!!!! I then took the laptop into the laundry so I do watch some youtube videos while doing the ironing

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I went to start packing our clothes (I did my toiletries yesterday).

while the pups had a snooze.

Then Mum & Dad came to take the dogs on walk.

I had a chat with Mum & Dad when they dropped the dogs back. Then time for some lunch. I wasn’t that hungry so just a bowl of Potato and Leek Soup. Then headed off for my MRI appointment at the hospital.

I had left 15mins to get parked but the parking lots was FULL. I didn’t know where else to go  and after driving around for a bit ended up getting a bit claustrophobic and having a bit of a panic attack – a first for me. I couldn’t stand the thought of going back through the parking lot so just waited by the entrance. After about 5 mins I saw someone leaving and their car was RIGHT in front of where I waiting – how’s that for luck. Unfortunately I ended up being 15mins late for my appointment but what could I do???

I had a canula (sp?) put in, and was then taken to the MRI room. Today I had my right hand and foot done (last night was the left side). It’s noisy (even with ear muffs) but it’s surprising relaxing just lying there. I did start to cry at one stage when my thoughts had returned to the cows I watched earlier this morning. So I had to turn my thoughts to our upcoming trip :-).

An hour and half later and I was done. I was hungry so bought a packet of chips which I ate on the way home. Thankfully I was close to the exit of the car park.

Christy was due to be picked up at 4pm so I just waited at the school even though I was 20min early. The bus arrived and the kids had to get marked off, then we headed home.

I folded up the clothes from the dryer and put in another load so I get everything ironed and put away tonight. Then it was time for a cup of tea and to read some blogs. Dinner tonight was Mexi-Bean Burritos – which we haven’t had for ages. Since Christy was just finishing up her bath and Amy watching TV we decided to have a casual dinner tonight…in front of the TV.

Christy came down and we watched Got to Dance UK – about the only show she likes to watch with me. Tonights episode was all about the selecting the performers for the semi-finals.

Next we put on the Dog Whisperer and the girls wrote up their lunch orders for tomorrow. They don’t get them very often so it’s a big deal when they do.

Rosie seems to have a lot of lose fluff so I thought I’d better giver her a brush…

which was obviously VERY needed…

Later we had some ice cream and Rosie & I snuggled on the couch.

We all headed up to bed. I read to Christy, said goodnight to Amy and read on my kindle for around half an hour before going to sleep.