My Living room feels like a sauna. The plasterer has been and now the wet plaster needs to dry out. The radiators are on and the damp is making a lovely sauna like effect.
"Unfortunately" Mr Y is away on business till Thursday. The plaster should be dry then. I am not one for conspiracy theory but Mr Y's business trips have all been very convenient for him lately with regard to the kitchen fitting. hmm....
29 January 2008
20 January 2008
Winner
Hurrah I am a winner. Well all right then, a runner up. But I was impressed. My very own porcelain gold bunny.
15 January 2008
Stripping
Mr Yoastie is back from Atlanta. He came bearing gifts of Disney Princess Tattoo plasters, Peanut butter and M&M's. (Somehow Gold, Frankincenses and Myrrh sound better).
Once unpacked Mr Yoastie got down to stripping. The wallpaper of the kitchen ceiling. Yes, the new kitchen has been ordered and will arrive soon. In five weeks soon. We have to get the ceiling plastered and electrics re-routed and plumbing done.
The builder called back on Monday and asked whether the electrician had been in touch. He had and I was happy with the quote. But the plumber was proving to be a problem. "Well Mrs Y if you get your other half to take the paper of the ceiling. - Oh, he has done so already. Blimey, he's quick. Well Love I'll get the plumber sorted for you."
The plumber called today will be round tomorrow. First time ever I have had anyone in the building sector who has actually called back and sorted out others. Should I worry? We'll find out.
Once unpacked Mr Yoastie got down to stripping. The wallpaper of the kitchen ceiling. Yes, the new kitchen has been ordered and will arrive soon. In five weeks soon. We have to get the ceiling plastered and electrics re-routed and plumbing done.
The builder called back on Monday and asked whether the electrician had been in touch. He had and I was happy with the quote. But the plumber was proving to be a problem. "Well Mrs Y if you get your other half to take the paper of the ceiling. - Oh, he has done so already. Blimey, he's quick. Well Love I'll get the plumber sorted for you."
The plumber called today will be round tomorrow. First time ever I have had anyone in the building sector who has actually called back and sorted out others. Should I worry? We'll find out.
10 January 2008
Lonely
Mr Yoastie is away for a whole week. I think this is pretty lonely. Also Atlanta has a useless time difference with the UK. So phone calls are not able to take place at length.
But I have come to realise that there are some positives. I have had a nice evening in with Russell Crowe and some fudge ice cream. Master and Commander is according to Mr Y. a "girl film". The box of Lindor chocolates that was not eaten at Christmas has slowly been decimated this week. I have had a play on facebook and I have not tidied up my sewing machine all week.
I do miss him though.
But I have come to realise that there are some positives. I have had a nice evening in with Russell Crowe and some fudge ice cream. Master and Commander is according to Mr Y. a "girl film". The box of Lindor chocolates that was not eaten at Christmas has slowly been decimated this week. I have had a play on facebook and I have not tidied up my sewing machine all week.
I do miss him though.
09 January 2008
Swimming
Tomorrow is swimming lesson number two. The girls have been packing and then emptying and then packing and repacking their bags.
They want me to take photos of them swimming, so that Daddy can see what they are up to. I don't think I will be allowed to take pictures of them. I saw a big sign last time that cameras were not allowed. I have promised to ask however, so fingers crossed I'll be able to take a photo of them.
They want me to take photos of them swimming, so that Daddy can see what they are up to. I don't think I will be allowed to take pictures of them. I saw a big sign last time that cameras were not allowed. I have promised to ask however, so fingers crossed I'll be able to take a photo of them.
08 January 2008
Car Sickness
It stinks. It really stinks. The car and the fact that I have to clean it up.
The eldest child was sick in the car. Not just a little bit but lots. Think the Exorcist. The poor child was so stoical through it all and never complained. Her sister on the other hand screamed her head of. "Mummy! It's disgusting! It smells! She up throwed over my book!" I was well aware of the first two points. Breakfast had been rice crispies and a large glass of milk. Now it was decorating the back seat of the car and the child.
Our trip out the Oxford was cut short or rather abandoned. My first born was cleaned up successfully, as were my clothes, her sister's book, the booster seat and the floor mats. Now I have the rest of the car to do.
Mr Yoastie is away with a large time difference, so can't be relied upon to lend me a sympathetic ear. I called my mother. Helpfulness personified she reassured me that it is really hard to get vomit out of the door handles and window buttons. She was speaking from experience. Oh, cheers Mum. I will have to do my best.
It still stinks though.
The car now smells of washing powder, with sour notes. I think I may have to seek professional help.
The eldest child was sick in the car. Not just a little bit but lots. Think the Exorcist. The poor child was so stoical through it all and never complained. Her sister on the other hand screamed her head of. "Mummy! It's disgusting! It smells! She up throwed over my book!" I was well aware of the first two points. Breakfast had been rice crispies and a large glass of milk. Now it was decorating the back seat of the car and the child.
Our trip out the Oxford was cut short or rather abandoned. My first born was cleaned up successfully, as were my clothes, her sister's book, the booster seat and the floor mats. Now I have the rest of the car to do.
Mr Yoastie is away with a large time difference, so can't be relied upon to lend me a sympathetic ear. I called my mother. Helpfulness personified she reassured me that it is really hard to get vomit out of the door handles and window buttons. She was speaking from experience. Oh, cheers Mum. I will have to do my best.
It still stinks though.
The car now smells of washing powder, with sour notes. I think I may have to seek professional help.
05 January 2008
Busy
We have had a busy few days. The girls had their first ever swimming lesson. We were there far too early and then they changed into their swimsuits really quickly. They had to wait for 15min and were very impatient to get started. The other mothers were impressed with the fact that I had brought toweling bathrobes for them, rather than trying to dry two children of at the poolside. Seemed odd to me as all of the children in my swim class in Germany came with robes but this just goes to show that all countries are different.
Today Mr Yoastie flew out to Atlanta. So now the cat is the only male in the house. To take my mind of being on my own (with the girls) we went to the cinema. They have an early showing of children's films that have been out for a while. Today's film was Surf's up. It did get scary (if you are under five) but had a happy ending. I now have the task of find out what type of penguins they were, why chickens can surf and why they would want to. Also why the penguin chick wanted to be rescued all the time.
Today Mr Yoastie flew out to Atlanta. So now the cat is the only male in the house. To take my mind of being on my own (with the girls) we went to the cinema. They have an early showing of children's films that have been out for a while. Today's film was Surf's up. It did get scary (if you are under five) but had a happy ending. I now have the task of find out what type of penguins they were, why chickens can surf and why they would want to. Also why the penguin chick wanted to be rescued all the time.
04 January 2008
Princesses - chapter two
Once again the daughters were in their Princess outfits. CE was dancing away in the living room, CS was busy scrubbing the kitchen, as she had been ordered to do so by the wicked stepmother.
""Oh, my fingers are worked to the bone!" sighed the Princess. But then she heard a knock at the door. The Prince was there. He had come to marry her. And his brother had come to marry princess CE. "Princess CE" called Princess CS. "It is the prince and his brother they have come to marry us.""
"NO, I don't need a Prince! I am fine dancing by myself!"
I think this just about sums up their characters.
""Oh, my fingers are worked to the bone!" sighed the Princess. But then she heard a knock at the door. The Prince was there. He had come to marry her. And his brother had come to marry princess CE. "Princess CE" called Princess CS. "It is the prince and his brother they have come to marry us.""
"NO, I don't need a Prince! I am fine dancing by myself!"
I think this just about sums up their characters.
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