Day 254 - Another Week & Season Over.....

Well another week and season is nearly done.... roll on Spring :).

Today we are going to dads to discuss next steps, last night he said to me ho would like to stay at home as time is so short now..... so my sister and I will need to discuss how this can work, I can move there and hospice will be involved with the process.

I also have to go through the furniture today and see what I want as dad wants to donate whats left over to hospice, he has a four bedroom house and a lot of solid wood amazing furniture so there is a lot...... to donate :). I will prob only take 1 china cabinet..... Steph is taking the single beds/fridge/freezer and dryer. Dad wants to know what we want now and then will get hospice in to take some stuff.....and when he is gone take the rest,  it seems weird when he is still alive but we think it's because he can be in control of this.... he is donating his tools that are left to the Mans Shed in KatiKati.  

Anyway just waiting for the washing to finish and then we will leave about 9ish....

Oh and weighed in lost 800grams this month lol. Hey goal was to weigh less than the beginning of the year and so far I am winning that goal - a whole 4.2 Kilos down lol. 

And the weather is crappy rainy and windy a fun day to travel.......

We are home, dad has decided to have the blood transfusion, as that will give him some more energy for up to 2 - 3 months, and take a little pressure of the heart... which means he will hopefully be able to stay home for a bit longer :).  It does not make his progression any slower, but just means he will have a bit more energy for the time he has left :).

Here is todays photo...

Eli and Isaac.... in case you didn't know.....

We are going back to dads next weekend for Fathers Day and taking Steph and Eli, Isaac will stay with his dad, who is coming down next week some time.  Chris and his partner will come down and meet us there, so Chris can meet Eli :). 

Anyway thats me for now, catch you all tomorrow :)

Day 253 - Not sure what to feel.....

Not much to report, going to Dad's tomorrow to have the family talk......

Anyway couldn't not post today lol, I have done everyday this year, except one day I think..

Have a good day/night :)

Day 252 - and It is Friday.....

Well it is finally Friday, this morning I went through all my nail stuff and labeled the draws etc.... I am getting motivated to start nails again maybe..... it felt good to organise stuff, I also found stuff I didn't know I had....

I am going to pick up my game and script soon, then not sure what is happening...... I had a crap sleep, mind going around in circles.....

Back later :)

No photo not in the mood, dad just got his blood tests back and in 2 weeks his red blood cells have dropped rapidly, basically the cancer is spreading.... we are having a family talk on Sunday to decide the future, the doctors want him to go to hospice, as things are going to rapidly decline.... I know this time was coming but it hits hard now, when this is the final stage..... they have said a blood transfusion and iron transfusion are an option but realistically this will only give him a few more weeks...... anyway thats me for now.... we are going to dads on Sunday to talk  things through..... on Monday morning he has Vision West coming to see if they can offer more help.... 

Day 251 - What will today hold, and is it Friday?

Today Isaac will go home about 11ish, I have so many little things I want to change around the house...... and plan to get a lot done this weekend....

I am really feeling like Spring is happening, hell we are suppose to get 15 degree's today. I have put away the winter sheets and the next change will be Summer sheets..... exciting stuff :)

I know in a few months, I will be moaning how bloody hot it will be....

Yay my game is ready to collect, but that will be done maybe after my client or tomorrow morning, tonight for dinner I am making Curried Eggs, Ham Steaks and salad. Eggs are boiled and cooling down.

I have been doing some rearranging, I have set up my alter by my gaming area, that area is really starting to be me, tidied and organised the lounge some, and did our bedroom, next job for there is the walk-in closet and get out summer shoes and putting away the Doc Martins and Converse shoes. I am feeling really Springy lol.

Oh and I could swear today is Friday......

Client/Friend came and went, I had a good bitch session to her about dad, he is pushing my buttons lately, I know he is frustrated, tired and ..... but....... anyway enough of that :).

Thats me for today - catch you tomorrow, going to try and start with the photos again tomorrow.... and its going to rain again for the next few days.... gggggrrrrrrr

Day 250 - Isaac Here....

Tonight Isaac is staying, he is feeling a little better.... no kindy this week though....

I preordered a new Nintendo game and it is available for pick up tomorrow, though I feel I have not had a lot of time to play lately. 

It is a Kirby game, my type of game :) 

Tomorrow I have a client for nails, she is off to Aussie for a holiday - lucky her :). 

OMG the longer days are bliss, not shutting the curtains till nearly 6pm now, I love it :). 

I am going to rearrange the pantry on Friday, that will be a full day job.... or maybe Saturday :).

Anyway thats me for now :).

The day has consisted of giving Isaac one on one time, a bit of Astrobot, a lot of playing on the floor, having dinner and getting to bed soon :). 

Tomorrow is a busy day getting the house tidied up for when my client arrives for nails, not that it is dirty or anything, just want to clean the bathrooms, mop and vacuum the floor and a bit of tiding up. Isaac will go home just before lunch time tomorrow so gives me time to get stuff done :). 

His mouth is getting a bit better, but still tender.....

Catch you tomorrow :)

Day 249 - Yesterday Ended Rough....

Well didn't get back yesterday, poor Isaac has ulcers in his mouth, he was so sore...... so I was helping Steph in the afternoon, then at 11pm, I get a help txt from Steph, pop out the back door and 20 steps later I am there, both kids are screaming so I take Eli and settle him, and Steph was trying to calm Isaac down, he was so sore and the more he screamed the worse it got, finally got some pamol in him and an hour later both muchkins were asleep, not sure how the rest of the night went yet..... I am one of these people that once I am awake, its hard for me to get back asleep......

No kindy for Isaac today.... oh and it doesn't help that Eli is going through a growth spurt, so it feels like all he is doing is drinking. 

Anyway no promises but will be back later hopefully :)

Today I have tidied up the outside area at the back again.... leaves seem to blow in from all directions :). Might do a bit more pottering outside and weed the garden boxes, not much is happening in there but a few weeds are popping up. Though its a bit chilly, I have all the doors open, enjoying some fresh air, before the next lot of rain arrives :).  

Just finished changing the lounge furniture a bit.....

Well have been looking after Isaac for a couple of hours, lots of one on one, did some gardening, going to try and do a bit each day thats fine :). 

Anyway thats me for today - catch you tomorrow :)

Day 248 - Last Week of Winter.....

I am excited to announce that Spring starts next week yay...... this makes me so happy.

Today housework, which I have done and at 10am I get the little ones to look after for a couple of hours :). Steph is getting a new tattoo, that I am getting her, for her birthday which is next month, the twins will be 30...

Currently I am watching the IndyCar race, its nearly finished, and getting exciting.....

Anyway back later :) 

Day 247 - Sunday Today?

Today not much planned, we did the grocery shopping early, I watched the IndyCar Qualifying live at 6am, David is watching the rugby...... 

I purchased stuff to start my lower carb...... It will be over the next week, that I start changing over :). 

Day 246 - Dad's Today.....

Today we are off to Dad's to get groceries and have a quick visit.... will wear a mask, just in case I still have a lingering bug, we then are going to visit David's sister and BIL for a bit. 

I have made some September Goals:

1:    Use the small home gym I have at home (Till my membership resumes early next month).

2:    Walk at least 3 times a week

3:    Start getting back into Lower Carb eating

4:    Start swimming again

Achievable goals, and coming into Spring, I always feel so much more motivated.....

Anyway not sure if I will be back later, depends on what time we get home etc..... 

We are back, had a nice day all in all.... Just got a cooked chicken on the way home and just had sandwiches with it :)

Am tired going to sign off for today :)

Day 245 - Nails Doing....

Nails done, was up early, so thought may as well do them :)

Plans today not sure.....

Just waiting on dad to call for our daily chat....

Today has been an ok day, babysat both grandchildren for a couple of hours.....

And just been relaxing for a bit, tomorrow we are doing dads groceries.... and doing a quick visit with masks.....

And thats a wrap on today, I am in my nighty, enjoying the bit of sun peeping in through the window :).

Day 244 - Feel so much better........

I have woken up so much better, still a massive headache, a tiny sore throat and a cough.....

I even cleaned the bathrooms this morning, and washing is on.... and feel part human again...

I think I am having Eli today, while Steph has an appointment, unless she takes him. 

Anyway thats me for now, need to go get Isaac for kindy :)

Kindy drop off done, Eli is feeling so much better today as well, he has learnt how to laugh, it is so cute...... He is so much happier than yesterday. He still has a bit of a gunky eye......

Steph decided to take Eli to her appointment today.... 

Not sure what I will do later today, will vacuum later after I have spoken to dad.

Fuck I keep thinking today is Friday.....

Well just had cuddles with Eli and a visit from Steph and Isaac after kindy. Am starting to fade, can tell I am not 100%. I removed my nails the other day and want to redo them tomorrow hopefully - no kindy drop off yay lol.

Catch you all tomorrow :)

Day 243 - Throat feels like a....

I got worse as the day goes on, last night every time I swallowed I felt like my throat was being attacked with a razor blade and it feels even worse this morning....

Isaac stayed, he was asleep by 6.05pm, he was so tired..... and he's still asleep. 

No rain today, but my god it is windy......

Thats it from me, feel like my head is going to explode... 

Day 242 - Will I be back later.....

Will I be back later, god knows......

Today, no real plans, drop of to kindy done, and we are all sick, except Isaac......... Washing is in the dryer....

Isaac is staying here tonight and maybe tomorrow night - though he said only one night lol.

Thats me for now.... just waiting for dad to get online :)

Day 241 - Is it Spring yet.....

No it's not Spring yet, but I am pretending it is......

Today - have done the housewrok, washing is on, and not sure what else the day will bring.

We had a cold morning the other day, Isaac wore this....

And here is a photo of Eli, just about fitting the bouncer.... Can't believe he is 10 weeks this Friday....

Today I am sure I will see the kids, David water-blasted the back outdoor area....

Anyway back later :)

Day 240 - Spring is Coming.....

Spring is getting closer every day..... though it is raining today and will be for the next few days.....

Isaac is sick and I am feeling a little crappy as well, cough, headache and just off......

Today's plans not sure, I am sure David will watch the rugby, starting soon....

Catch you later - oh and must change the orange :)

Day 239 - Quiet.....

The house has gone quiet, I took Isaac home..... it was a nice couple of days but oh so tiring lol.

Todays plan's not sure yet.... just waiting for my daily chat with dad....

Back later.... 

Day 238 - Pancakes.....

Well up bright and early, thanks Isaac lol. Today well this morning we are making pancakes again, as we have no kindy today.....

Then the rest of the day, just spending time together playing etc.....

I slept like crap, my arthritic wrist was so sore last night, for whatever reason......

Isaac and I had a nice day..... he is such a lovely boy. Tonight just before he fell asleep, he goes "I love you so much Oma", it brought tears to my eyes, it was such a special moment, he tells me heaps throughout the day but just before his eyes shut, it was just so special. 

Day 237 - Another Thursday, which I keep thinking is Friday....

Today I want to finish my Lego, I am over half way......

Kindy drop off today, last one for the week :).

Need to do some housework this morning, we ordered Chinese for dinner last night, and have enough left for tonight yay :).

Nothing else to report right now..... oh my nails are still on, I have not ripped them of this time lol. 

Oh and they are talking about Dad going into a Hospice soon, he is really struggling, I am really hoping he goes before then :(. 

Lego done....

Isaac has decided he wants to stay tonight and tomorrow night, and he wants to make pancakes tomorrow....

We have been playing this afternoon, Isaac is enjoying nuggets for dinner, and some fried rice. 

I have one hell of a headache, we might both go in the thermal pool tomorrow - anyway thats me for today, catch you tomorrow :)

Day 236 - Whoops

Whoops didn't realise I had not posted.... today has been busy, set up a little gym area........

Did kindy drop off, Steph picked Isaac up and I had special cuddles with Eli. 

This afternoon, I started my lego that I got last year for my birthday, I did it once before, but made a small mistake at the beginning but just made do, today I pulled it all apart and started again fixing the mistake....

My back is still sore when I cough but it is feeling better :). 

Isaac is staying tomorrow night, Eli is gegtting his vaccination shots, so wont be the happiest of boys....

Anyway thats me for today :)

Day 235 - Yesterday didn't improve.....

Today not sure of plans, I hope David goes to work, a male sick is bad at the best of times, but a hypochondriac is worse..

Drop of to kindy soon...... I have a few odd and sods jobs to do today, and might go in the pool. I think I have a chill on my kidneys, prob from wearing wet clothes the other day.... I have had them before but not for years.... every time I cough oucchhhh.

Oh my Tui friend came back yesterday, it made my day :). 

Anyway thats me for now, Isaac goes back to mum's after Kindy :)

Day 234 -

Today have no idea what will happen, not as cold this morning thank god. Isaac had a good night.... will be here again tonight. 

I have just finished building Isaac's lego (Minecraft), oh man I hate Lego, yet alone with nails..... David got it for him, bloody great he doesn't need to build it....

I am now grumpy, David is home apparently has a headache..... fuck my life.....

And haven't seen mu Tui's for 24 hours :(......

Need to go and calm down....

Day 233 - Isaac here..... Maybe

Isaac will be staying the night tonight - I will cook him Croquettes for dinner, he loves the Dutch Beef Croquettes, and tomorrow as he has no kindy wants to bake something and have some pancakes lol. I am hoping to have him tomorrow night as well..... He is pushing his mum's buttons right now, well they try and get used to a newborn in the house :). 

Today is a rather chilly one, not sure of plans, think David will take Isaac to the park. 

Ohhhh need to remember to change the orange today for the friends :).

Back soon....

Isaac is here and been to the park, it is bloody freezing out there....

I have spent the afternoon watching renovating videos and trying to work out what things I want to do next on the house :).

Day 232 - Family Coming.......

 Today my niece from Hamilton is doing the Forest Run here in Rotorua, after that she is popping in here with my sister, her partner and their dog Charlie to meet Eli......

I am starting to freak out about Dad, he is not doing well at all, his cancer has spread to his lymphnodes in his neck.... and the lymphnodes under his arm are constantly leaking, he sleeps most of the day and is really struggling, I have offered to go stay with him, but he doesn't want that. 

Anyway thats me for now.....

Everyone has gone, all had cuddles with Eli...... and Isaac got some books from them. It was busy but nice. 

About to fold the washing then have some breakfast come lunch......

Day 231 - Another Friday Rolls Around Again....

Today not sure what is happening, put out a new orange for my little friends, the little wax-eyes are loving it right now, till the Tui's come :)

I do need to clean the showers, well just give them a wipe down and thats about it for my plans today, feeling a bit drained this morning :). 

Back later :)

Shower/Bath done..... I do need to clean the pool shower but that can wait for another day......

And its raining....

And its stopped raining, even the sun come out for a smidgen.......

Had some lovely cuddles with Eli today, and spent over 2 hours cleaning my jewellery - my silver pandora bracelets..... they turned out not to bad, think I will need to do it every 3 months or so....... ggggrrrrr love some things about living in a high sulphur area but not what it does to jewellery and taps etc.....

Anyway not sure what else todays plans will be, prob not much so will be back tomorrow. :)

Day 230.... Thursday Again, funny that it comes around every 7 days :).

OMG these lighter mornings and nights are bliss..... Spring is so close yet so far away....

I slept in till 7.30am, and Isaac was up playing with his toys lol. 

We had a good night, the plumber is due back sometime today......

Anyway short and sweet.....

Unison (Power Company), must be replacing our power pole, we have an old wooden one currently and they are just dropping a concrete one out the front....

Well plumber is here, so now we have no water or power fun..... thank god for hotspot.....

Plumber been and gone, so at least we have water again if nothing else.....

Have a new shower in the thermal pool area, and a new kitchen tap :)

Hopefully the power wont be to far away, been nearly 2 hours, and they said about 2 hours. 

This afternoon I have a friend coming for her nails after kindy pick up :)

Nails done for my friend, power pole is a nice new concrete one..... Power back on and all is well.

Catch you tomorrow :)

Day 229 - Midweek Already.....

WTF it is Wednesday already..... and there is a nice frost out there as well.... getting the bins in was rather chilly. 

Last night about 9pm our power went out, all the neighbours lights were on, so it was just us.... anyway Unison came out and climbed the power pole and fixed the fuse which had blown....

Last night something upset my stomach..... god knows what, but it was not a nice experience.....

Anyway kindy drop off soon.....

Kindy drop off done.....

And of course I had to my new friend again lol

Just waiting on a plumber to get back in touch in a time they can come and check out and fix a few things in the house :)

Well pick up from Kindy done, plumber will be here in about 15 minutes......

Plumber been, fixed Steph's tap and temp fixed our dripping tap, needs a part will come back tomorrow and also putting a new shower thingee in the Pool Room, the shower in there is terrible.... means I can change and shower in there, rather than dripping throughout the house to the inside shower. 

And thats me for today, Isaac is staying the night :). 

Catch you tomorrow :)

Day 228 - Well Isn't this Beauitful......

Woke up to this this morning - it was rather nice.....

And it wasn't even that cold outside today....

Isaac stayed the night, we had a lovely time..... we looked after Eli for half an hour or so...

Isaac is smitten with his brother :)

Today's plans not much.... kindy drop off and will see what else we can find to do :). 

Today after kindy drop off, I pottered around, cleaning the doors to out the back, cleaning the laptop, phone. Ipad and TV, looks much better. Every teacher was going "oh Oma has had a haircut" lol. 

I am feeling good today and have been feeling productive the last few days, it feels good :). 

I am still enjoying the Tui's and Wax-eyes enjoying the oranges, and now the doors are clean as well lol :). 

I watered the Strawberries, Mandarin Trees, Lettuces and the Silverbeet. This weather is just bliss, nice and cool but with a hint of pollen in the air :). The bees are starting to pop out.... Spring is so close lol. 

Tonight for dinner is homemade hamburgers - nice and easy :)

Had to add a photo of the wax-eyes.....

Need to go and get Isaac soon :). 

Day 227 - And a new week begins....

Today I am going to sweep/tidy up the courtyard out the back, getting it ready for Spring, I had a crap sleep and got up early and tidied up the kitchen, cleaning everything blah blah blah....

Isaac is coming for the night tonight I think.....

And thats me for now..... oh forgot to mention we have two Tui's hanging out by the oranges now :).

And its done..... and I like this little area, it is so private and it has the perfect dry area for the cushions :)

One thing I am surprised about is I didn't break a nail, doing all this, I had a few close misses lol. 

Day 226 - Things are planted......

Mandarin tree planted, so now we have two..... Strawberries planted got three types.... I feel like Spring is on thew way.... the plum and apple trees are getting leaves and buds..... the days are getting longer and just feeling pretty happy, been a while since I felt like this..... 

The Tui keeps coming back and I can get so close to it......

My little friend is back :)

Last night Steph and family came for dinner, Isaac has decided he wants to be a baby lol. 

Anyway back later, just need to wait for dad to come online :)

Today I have been busy, after doing the planting, I started cleaning up the front area, then I decided to change the lounge around again...... I moved it back to what it was a few months ago, I like sitting by the doors.... now my lower back is sore, so going to relax for a bit. 

I made a breakfast muffin for lunch, it was so yummy..... it had an egg, bacon and a breakfast muffin pattie in there...

This afternoon, got some cuddles from my grandchildren, and relaxed some more, tomorrows jobs are housework and then tidy and rearrange the back courtyard again :).

Catch you tomorrow :)

Day 225 - Should have done it sooner.....

Today I finally sorted out my earrings, think I have only worn them once in the past 8 months.... now I have short hair again, I can wear them and they can be seen. If I had known how much better I would have felt with just a haircut, I would have done it much sooner. 

Today I must remember to put out a new prange for the birdies :). 

I had a second hole in my ears, but they have closed up, might go and get them redone next week :). I have heaps of dangly earrings, might be time to get some studs again....

Anyway thats me for now....

Orange changed for birdies, I am so hoping the Tui's will come and find them, I can hear them close and occasionally see them....

OMG the first Tui turned up..... only stayed a few seconds but now it should come back... so exciting lol - and just like that its back yay.......

Oh and here are my nails...

Managed to get a photo... that fence will be updated prob in the summer so ignore how bad it looks....

And a couple more...

The darling little Tui has been hanging out most of the day, we have had a swarm of little earthquakes here in Rotorua today, seemed to have stopped now. 

We went and got our 2nd Mandarin tree today and some strawberries to plant, will try and get that done tomorrow. Also did groceries.... 

Thats me for today, going to do some gaming I think, dinner tonight is either chicken satay kebabs or mini hamburgers :). 

Day 224 - Haircut Feels So Good.....

 Haircut feels so good, before and after photo's..... not sure if going to stay this colour or go blonde again....

I kinda like it like this, with the greys giving the highlights lol. 

Today's plans not much, need to go out and get my meds and some mascara, might start wearing makeup again......

It's going to be another gorgeous day out there and no rain is planned for the next few days yay....

Did my nails today, first time in months I think.... I think the haircut has made me feel so much better about myself, even bought some new mascara, as my old ones dried out..... tomorrow I might even do makeup lol. 

Anyway thats it for me today, tomorrow will take a photo of the nails :)