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Stepping into June, tentatively

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AdoraBell · 30/05/2013 01:03

Cats, Zoo, Arti, Bessie, Scout, anyone else?

How are things going, Sinks shiny?

Plodding along here at Chez Adora, sinks have remained shiny, laundry under control, most rooms still presentable, garden battered by a storm but house remained dry. My back is giving me gip and estate agents are bringing the hoards at the weekend, open house.

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liveinazoo · 22/07/2013 14:46
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educatingarti · 22/07/2013 16:45

A weird day today - not a normal routine for several reasons but still done 2 1/2 hours work and just off to teach!

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AdoraBell · 22/07/2013 19:53

We're back from our trip to the wilderness Grin

After a 9 hour drive yesterday we all slept in today, OH went out for provisions and we had brunch around middayBlush

2 loads in WM are done and drying, DDs have helped OH clean the car, they vacuum and he washes and inspects. Looks like off roading has chewed up the tyres.
DW has been loaded but need to get the detergent for it. OH was lead by his stomach this morning so we have loads of bread and cheese but not much else.

We all had fun but I got nervous on our second go at whizzing through the trees when OH made me feel that I was going to fall, note to self "do not go before OH again" Angry

Hope Zoolets enjoy the new found garden Zoo

Off to meal plan for the week.

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educatingarti · 24/07/2013 10:22

Morning all. I really need to get going with some 20:10 today! I feel rubbish and really lacking in motivation! Sad
Off to pray and plan my day a bit and see if that helps!

I have already dyed my hair this morning ( only semi-permanent stuff that takes 20 mins) set the dishwasher off, put a load of washing out to dry and got some more in the machine and caught up on MN so not actually so bad!

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AdoraBell · 26/07/2013 22:13

Not much going on chez Adora this week, tons of loads in the WM, DW has seen daily action despite lot's of meals being eaten out. Had two days running round with DDs for Dr checkups etc so "a quick flick" is all anything has had.

Tonight OH and I are out and I'm trying to get washing done and dry but it's a damp grey day here, not the best day to be washing duvets DD1.

Just been to the shops for packed lunch food, they get to choose on the first and last days of term and both want spag bol for Monday, although DD1 wants fetuccini and DD2 wants fusili.

Hope all is well with everyone

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Scout19075 · 26/07/2013 22:14

I lost you all and couldn't find you!!! I found you!!!!

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AdoraBell · 26/07/2013 22:23

Hi Scout how are things chez you? I'm having a short skive while DDs google box upstairs for a few mins.

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educatingarti · 26/07/2013 22:26

Yay Scout!

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liveinazoo · 27/07/2013 07:21

hows smallboy?

its been utter carnage here-last day of termds dropped with runny bum and wasmadly trying to find someone to drop/pick up the girls and take in teacher presents

after that it just went tits up frankly kids wrecking havoc and leaving a trail of toys and mess in their wakeSad

I threw them all out in the garden Thursday for a bit just to escape the noise!

Friday I decided I cant live in this mess for 6 weeks and retain last shreds of sanity

Fridays ta dahs
frontline 2 very indignant animals
feed cats
feed kids
attacked front room
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liveinazoo · 27/07/2013 07:31


adora how was the trip?
arti-are you feeling anymore motivated

I forgot to mention the zoolets have been very excited by the birth of a future king.cant resist the CrownSmile

todays the day I exterminate the fleas!!!!!!
I need all rooms clear and then I can spray liberally round tidy skirting boards,quick flick over floors,the stairs and beds/sofas etc...then have evacuate for 30minsHmm

so todays tadahs
up early
-fed cats
-emptied litter tray
-cleared and bleached kitchen surfaces
wiped all tiling in kitchen
-rinsed surfaces thoroughly,dried and returned wiped items
-cleared window sills,wiped and returned plants
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AdoraBell · 28/07/2013 02:37

Hope the baby flying went well Zoo, our trip was lovely but f f freezingGrin

Had peeps viewing the house today, clients of OH in fact, so much clearing, wiping and nagging done this am. Viewing turned into afternoon tea, cake brought by visitors. Then we headed out for errands, dinner and a little fun for DDs, they did elastic tight rope stylee thing. Back to school on Monday.

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Scout19075 · 05/08/2013 12:44

AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

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bessie26 · 05/08/2013 22:08

Hello!

Sorry for not popping by much, too much RL getting in the way of my MNing these days! Hope you are all well (scout???!!!)

We are spending every moment we can outside atm. DH & I are attempting to make some of our wide borders narrower (by turfing) so they are easier to maintain. I have been partially distracted by helping DD1 learn to ride her bike without stabilisers.... Balance is going well. Starting & Stopping need some work. Grin

I am almost keeping on top of the house stuff. S&S and weekly home blessing are doing the trick. Am trying to declutter a bin bag a week. Haven't deep cleaned anything for yonks. I have started doing exercise classes again though, so am feeling much better in myself. Grin

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AdoraBell · 06/08/2013 02:56

Good to see you Bessie and glad to see that DD1 is doing well on the bike. I started a new thread as thought the 'June' title was a bit old Wink.

We've had people view the house on Sat, Sun, and again today so I've been doing everything everyday for the last 3 days, I'm exhausted! People like the house but want to pay much less than the market price.

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