Mooloo's little tapestry of life, 2016

Savvy_sewing

For a mothers love for her son. It's nearly 7am and I'm waiting outside DS's house to take him to work. It's dark and cold but at least it's not wet.
Yesterday morning I took my diary into work with me and spent about an hour working out my head and turning my thoughts into more positive ones. By the time staff arrived I was feeling better. Chattered to mum on Skype and she has decided she would like to return to Cyprus so that is now booked up. Christmas in the Sunshine. Well it will be warmer then here anyway.
DGD will be going to her Mums.
So both mum and I have something to look forward to.
2 months time and that will probably fly.
There were quite a lot of collections at work yesterday and Friday, so the card machine payments will show in the bank around Wednesday. That will help.

Savvy_sewing

I've found the adapted for the SAD lamp, so it is now on charge.
Bought the roofing felt for my shed today, and hopefully my friend will help me do it next weekend.
Simple supper tonight as the neighbour's little girl is here ( again). Sausages, chips and peas.
The fancy foods will have to wait until we are on our own.
I haven't really done very much today, just chilling so to speak.
I should probably have done more but never mind.
It's back to work tomorrow, and hopefully once the lamp is charged I will be able to use it and see a difference.
I have a lot of things to sort out at home, so having the energy and the willpower would be good.

Brighton_belle

Well done! Everything crossed this makes a difference. You'll have to ensure you use it regularly and have a schedule for when in The day is best for you.

Oh and I did the virtual tour of your shop: a very attractive space
Mooloo

Savvy_sewing

Brighton_belle wrote: »

Well done! Everything crossed this makes a difference. You'll have to ensure you use it regularly and have a schedule for when in The day is best for you.

Oh and I did the virtual tour of your shop: a very attractive space
Mooloo

Thankyou!
I always feel it has a good feeling about it.

Savvy_sewing

Probably shouldn't have used it at night, but I had the SAD lamp on for 15 minutes last night. I couldn't sort the times out on it. Forgotten how to change them so it is unfortunately not going to come on when programmed until I find the instructions - download some. But it works, so I had a blast once it had enough battery.
I'm awake, having a cuppa then I must wake up the girls by 6.30 as we must leave by 6.45 to take DS to work again. As it is half term there are people booked in for Paintball again today. Hopefully that extra day will boost DS's income just when it's needed.
Although he only gets paid monthly, so he may have to wait till next month for it. Every penny counts!
Talking of counting the pennies, I'm trying to gear myself up to a no spend November. Other than the bills and petrol, I only want to have to buy the milk and fresh fruit and veg.

Talking of fruit, I have about 20 pears that need using up today/tonight really. Any ideas what I could do with them? I was given them last week, and although we have had one or two a day there are too many to use as is?

Ten minutes to getting the girls up. I'm savouring the peace and quiet and my cup of tea. We will have breakfast and get ready for work and Holiday Club when we get back. It will rush me a bit, but luckily I'm usually in the shop 30 minutes early anyway.
Mum is excitedly looking forward to our week in the sun at Christmas, even though it will not be beach weather, it will be a treat. I looked at car hire for 5 days and it's coming in at around £40 just under for a small car. I can live with that. I will book it when I do a bit more research as to where the car rental place is in relationship to the hotel. I don't want to have it at the airport and have to find my way to the hotel. I'd rather get it on the 2nd day and hand it back the day before.
Right, here's to focussing on getting through the day without the dole drums!
Have a good one where ever you are!

Bextow

You could chop up and freeze the pears to use at a later date in a pie or crumble

Feral_Moon

Bextow wrote: »

You could chop up and freeze the pears to use at a later date in a pie or crumble ��

That's what I did as I have a pear tree and got lots of fruit off it this year.

Savvy_sewing

I should probably have done the pears yesterday but I didn't get around to it. I did sort out Wheelchair Assistance and the hire car for Mum etc while I popped home at lunchtime to let the man in to measure for the windows.
In the evening I made two different meals as DGD wanted pasta again and I fancied Chilli. However I diced and fried up vegetables that were lurking in the fridge rather than get any meat out of the freezer.
After dinner I was absorbed in Autumn Watch etc and sat watching TV! I know that I should have been doing other things but apart from Skypeing my Mum for 30 minutes I didn't.
I am trying the SAD light on beside me now, while I catch up with things on my iPhone and make my cup of tea here in the bedroom.
At least I don't have to get DS today. (But I do tomorrow)
I think the fact that I am going to be lucky and get some winter sun is helping me to improve my mood as I have something to look forward to in a couple of months. I will need to shut the shop between Christmas and the new year as staff goes away just after I do, but looking at the last two years there was not a lot of work in really, when we opened between the holidays. I shall just advertise the facts in advance.
Yesterday there were only 4 jobs in, and so not much money through the till. £3.55 cash and £69 on the card machine. Less the Saturday girl's money at the end of the week. But I needed some help when I came home. She was making bunting while manning the shop, which staff had cut out last week. So it kept her busy anyway.
Tonight I'm babysitting my Eldest's children, but it is only for a short time as there is only one dance lesson this time.
Tomorrow is the early run for DS ( unless it gets cancelled etc). And the shop is closed, so as I will be up early perhaps I will find my mojo to have a blitz in one area at least before I go to Mum's.

Savvy_sewing

So I have dug around in the cupboard and found a short crust pastry mix. I mixed in brown sugar and some cinnamon and spread it overa dish of pealed pears. We will see if it works as a crumble in about 20 minutes.
I did not have to Babysit in the end as Biggests partner was due home in time. So we have had chicken Kiev, rice and sweet corn for our evening meal. I have taken out Meatballs for tomorrow.
I gained half a tub of hummus, some cucumber sticks and some grated cheese.
So along with what ever else I have in the fridge for lunch tomorrow.
I also brought the milk from work home as it needs drinking up. Possibly banana milk shake then.
I have some new folders for sorting out my paperwork at home. So tomorrow I will start on it all after I have taken DS to work.
I will go and see my Mum after lunch. I will be taking DGD so I won't have to rush back for 3 o'clock.
Maybe I will have a bath and a bit of a pamper myself evening for a change.

Savvy_sewing

I'm shattered!
I went to bed at a reasonable time, but I woke many times throughout the Night. I was up at 6.20 so I could take DS to his work, and got home about 8 again. I have had more tea, and my porridge but I am so tired that I think while DGD is on her kindle I might just have an hour back to sleep.
I have planned to stay home till after lunch and then go to see my Mum so I have time. ( but feel guilty that I should be doing the homework).