Hiya! This week’s ‘hello’- boozhoo, is from an Indigenous native language in Canada, our highest viewing country this past month! We hope you are all staying warm and well, through this icy Winter we are having at present. Mister C was super excited for a few minutes, when he saw small flakes of snow falling yesterday; but it unfortunately didn’t last long and dissolved as soon as it hit the ground (hopeful for some thicker snow soon- it’s cold enough isn’t it!). We acknowledge on the other side of the world in the US at present, they are experiencing their worst summer bush fires to date; while we also send our warm thoughts out to many countries in Europe, who are also experiencing terrible floods and landslides at present (it never ends with Mother Nature- that’s for sure).
Sadly, poor Flossy has been very unwell with a nasty throat and upper respiratory tract infection; thankfully it hasn’t spread to her chest (yet). Flossy went back to school for only one day last week, and has since been quarantined in her bedroom for the rest of last week; she has been diligently wearing a mask while walking around the house (well done sweetheart). I managed to arrange a phone consult with our GP, who unfortunately forgot to call that afternoon! I rang the rooms back the following day and rebooked a phone consult, and of course the GP rang while I was on hold on my phone (to Bunnings). I then rang the rooms back and had no return phone call. I then rang back and finally we got to speak to our GP (thanks!). Flossy unfortunately worsened and I ended up taking her in to the GP rooms (once her Covid result was negative mind you); she very brave to sit, wait and then undertake Covid swab test… Flossy is now on oral abs for her infection and today, I can report, is brighter and back to school tomorrow. (Phew for that!).
I too was unwell over last weekend (hence the late blog- sorry all); I ended up having suspected food poisoning (I don’t like that term) from a certain takeaway outlet on Saturday night. Widy also complained of similar symptoms- but of course mine was worse (it is said that adults do get is worse than children?). I won’t name names; it is difficult to prove when and where the bacterial bugs come from in the first place too. Having also written this, it may well have been something else instead (like the old milk in our fridge that was out of date for more than three days!), but most likely it was the takeaway, as Widy also had symptoms. As families, we always have our ups and downs; as I have written in the past, it is how we manage and juggle the issue, in order to get through the rough patch (it never lingers long) to more sunnier days, that really matters (don’t you think?).
Well, we have had a very busy weeks with lots of noise (sorry neighbours!) and mess at our house with the ongoing renovations that are underway. We have had a few unexpected delays (darn Covid) with delivery of our new front door and new window for Widy’s room (we understand- but is still frustrating). We are still waiting for the remainder of the renos to be completed in Widy’s new room, with the electrician and builders due back shortly. We finally chose the new flooring and matched the new carpet to our newish carpet in the upstairs bedrooms (we had replaced in 2019); I managed to dash into the carpet store and paid the deposit, expecting to have the work carried out in approximately two weeks (as stated by the attendant too). But, sadly no; I rang the shop front and was told it would be another two-week delay…
My heart sank; we were not able to sleep in our room downstairs over this time, due to the mess and the carpet had been partly taken up, in order for the new trims to go in. Husband has been staying at his Mum’s place for more extra days, as there really was nowhere for all of us to sleep in the house right now. Tonight, Husband has come home and will be sleeping in the sofa bed downstairs (he doesn’t know it yet!) and I will be bunking in with Flossy (thanks for having me sweetheart). I do love reno work, but sometimes even the most motivated person does sometimes hit a wall too (especially when the side of your son’s loft bed falls on you, when dismantling it!). Patching, sanding and painting walls and trims is so much hard work (but eventually very rewarding)! I have to admit, I am exhausted this week let alone caring for the family with Flossy unwell, my sickness, Husband away for most of the whole week, work and day-today routines (arrg!). We can only hope, ‘there is a light at the end of the tunnel’, as my dear Nan would sometimes say to me. Husband mentioned to me when he got home, he missed us greatly and is glad to be back home now. We often joke about him being a ‘creature of habit’ and a bit of a pain at times; but he was missed too (a lot actually), and I will admit he is a good cook and a great help with Mister C (when I have had enough- thanks Husband)…
Due to sickness at home with most of us at present, no stories from 2019 this week (sorry!). Instead, I found some reflective ‘Words of Wisdom’ about, life, love, marriage, home and friendships (things we all need right now) from a collection of books given to me over the past twenty years from some dear friends; I thought it would be nice to share this week…
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” (Vincent Van Gough 1853-1890).
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together and the music that brings harmony” (Eva Burrows 1929-2015).
“It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home” (Author unknown).
“A home without books is a body without soul” (Marcus Tullius Cicero 106 BC-43 BC).
“I get by with a little help from my friends” (John Lennon 1940-1980).
“Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness” (George Santayana 1863-1952).
“Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you” (Loretta Young 1913-2000).
“Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years” (Simone Signoret 1912-1985).
“You learn something every day if you pay attention” (Ray Leblond).
June 2021
A Word from Mister C…
Dad and Mister C, were lying in the big bed downstairs early one morning; I had gone to work early that day. “Dad,” Mister C said yawning, “When I look outside at all of our big trees and think really hard, the trees move!” … “Oh, wow, my son,” Dad replied smiling. “You must be able to read minds as well then; what a clever boy!” … “Oh, maybe, Dad. I am yet to reach my full potential and read minds just yet; but I can move trees really well though!” Both laugh and Mister C began to tickle Dad, laughter then filled the entire house… 😏
Stay tuned…
For more sillier stories in 2019, over half way through the year now, won’t be long until 2020! Thanks for reading our blogs, it means so much to us. Stay safe during this difficult Covid uprising time (again) and please remember to check in on your loved ones and neighbours now and then too. ❣
Sorry to hear that illness has struck Mister C’s house and am sure it is only temporary!!