Worked today and spent some time looking at editing my blog and thinking about turning it into a book. You know, life is obviously just a little bit too easy at the moment, so I thought I’d give myself another project.
My daughter is still very unwell. She has a gastric feeding tube and still won’t eat or shower. The medication has been increased a little, so hopefully that starts to make some difference. For now, I’m just grateful that I’m able to get up each day and live my normal life while I can.
After work, I went and had dinner with the kids, which was a nice way to end the day. The lawnmower still won’t work, so I’ll have to take it in for a service. My washing machine is leaking, and maybe I should actually take a proper look at that considering I managed to fix my daughter’s washing machine yesterday.
The toilet is fixed. The roof is fixed, although I’m not entirely impressed because I don’t think the gutters were cleaned out properly. Perhaps he thought I was too old to climb up and check. It still needs painting, but that can wait for another day. Next, I need the insurance company to organise repairs to the wall.
When I got home, I ironed all my work shirts, put on another load of washing, had a bath, and listened to some music. While I was doing all of that, it occurred to me that it’s better than simply coming home, going to bed, and watching Netflix every night. Sometimes I need to make a bit of an effort to do things differently, even if they’re only small things.
It made me realise that maybe I should get out and do a few more things while I have the opportunity. Life has a way of reminding us that nothing stays the same forever. We get so caught up in routines, responsibilities, and the problems that need solving that we forget to make the most of the moments when we actually can.
The Lady in the Back Row 