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Date: 01 January 2006 11:17:29
... so spake someone on teh Church of Fools Happy New Year thread, and for one moment I had to agree with them. Well, I was just mopping up 4 pints of milk from the kitchen floor... with my new Christmas squeegee, no less, which squeeges absolutely perfectly, I'm delighted to report. I mean, I couldn't really blame Tiddles, could I, if the kitchen table (where he put the new bottle of milk down while opening the fridge) were suddenly and without warning to move three inches to the right and thus force him to drop the unopened bottle on the floor. It was a festive fountain of white as the milk bottle burst and sent its contents cascading over the lino. Oh bliss, oh joy.
But no use crying over spilt milk. Dad seems to be making good progress and has started getting himself ready for bed (I just go over for the last five minutes to make sure he has the right medication and to lock up for him instead of going for half an hour to get him changed) and this morning has gone to church unaccompanied. He's still being sick from time to time, mind, but on the whole a definite improvement.
The boys have finally knuckled down and tidied their bedroom and are currently tidying the hall without any fuss whatsoever. They are determined that if they get through the First Day of the Year without having to say "sorry" or "I didn't think" and without me pulling any hair out (mine, not theirs!) then it bodes well for the rest of the year. (We'll just ignore the uncooperative kitchen table).
As for me, I have woken bright and breezy and am feeling well pleased with myself. The lounge looks presentable, as does the kitchen and the bathroom. The boys' room is impeccable and a load of junk thrown out. My plan for decluttering is in place and in the meantime nothing (except my room, which is next weekend's job) is too unacceptable - amazing how much better it makes you feel, not to be living in total squalor. Well, not total squalor! It's still far far from where I want it to be, but for now I am revelling in a relatively clean and tidyish home where I feel relaxed rather than overwhelmed.
I've spoken to all my family and shared New Year Wishes.
It is a little bit different - long live the New Year. :D