Mid-Week

It always seems that, however tidy I leave the house before we go away, it needs to be tidied again when we get back! I must admit that I did bring back a few things for resale and have to take care of them. Daughter and I went to some garage sales while I was there. She was looking for some things for Baby A. I found several things for resale that were really cheap. Some of the prices were ridiculously cheap and others were a little more than she wanted to pay for used clothing. It seems Baby A grows in leaps and bounds and doesn't seem to wear things for long so there isn't a lot of point spending a lot of money on clothes. We found some really nice things for her and a lot of places were only asking 25-50 cents per item. You can't beat those prices!

Anyway, I did bring back a bit so that needs to be put away. I am caught up on the washing and all clothes are back where they should be. I feel as though I'm a hamster running on a wheel. I'm a little out of practice with the list writing so I need to get back on it again as I can feel my time management surge out of control again. 

It's going to be another short week all round. Next weekend is a holiday here in the US (it's one of the few holiday weekends shared, though for different reasons, in the US and the UK) and we are going away camping for a long weekend. We'll be leaving on Thursday night and coming back on Monday. So, there isn't a lot of time to get things done this week! The decluttering this month is not going well. I need to get back on that too. I want a nice and clean space (free from most clutter) before Baby A comes in July. 

I did get out for a walk this morning, just beat the rain and also missed a stunning sunrise. I only caught the end of the beautiful colours in the sky. Sigh. I do like longer days but - yikes - as sunrise gets earlier and earlier it's harder to see one! \

Been Away

Time sort of got away from me again. 

We've been to daughter's the past week and just got home tonight. I've read a few blogs and will have to steadily play catch-up. 

We had a lovely time. Baby A has grown SO much and is into everything! She can say a few words now and is very independent, wanting to do everything herself though gets frustrated when she can't do the things she thinks she should. I really wish we were closer. I was so pleased that she did seem to know who I was, and it didn't take her long to warm up to me. We had lots of fun times and cuddles. It was hard to say goodbye, but thankfully we will see them in July as they are coming for a short visit to Michigan. 

Daughter ended up taking the whole week off, so I got to spend lots of time with her too. All in all, a really lovely week. 

Trying to get dressed!

Really liking the new-to-her doll and shopping trolley/cart that I found for her. 

Social Week (for a not social person)

It's been quite a social week for me. I'm really a social introvert and find it really hard and draining to socialise with people. I can't be the only one! I am, however, very glad I participated in the social events this week. 

First one was something for my Asylum Lake board group. Later this month there is going to be a history walk and talk at Asylum Lake and the gentleman doing the talk offered to give the board members a preview. Really glad as I won't be there on the actual day! This man, M, was so knowledgeable about the history and where old buildings would have stood. It was so fascinating. I could have listened and walked with him for hours! 

I really enjoy history. It was one of my favourite subjects at school. I wonder about all this land has seen!

On Wednesday I had my small camera club group meeting. I still find it a bit daunting, but it gets easier each time and it's fun to talk with other people who enjoy photography. Also, on that day I had the Asylum Lake board meeting. It was long but quite interesting. I still feel a bit intimidated as I feel the other people know a lot more about the community happenings, but I am finding my feet doing the social media for the board. It's something I can do and I don't have to interact with people lol

Today I walked with my friend as she is back from her travels. I have enjoyed my time alone. I'm not quite sure how to move forward. I really enjoy just wandering by myself, but I enjoy walking with her too. I think I might just stick with what I was doing - three days walking with her, two days wandering by myself. That might change depending on what wildlife/birds there is about. 

Hope everyone is having a good week. Do you enjoy a lot of social interaction or do you find it difficult? 

The Little Things

Husband and I had such a lovely relaxing walk on Sunday. It wasn't rushed. It wasn't even that long. We wandered through the woods and listened to the birds and looked at the little things. 

I tried out my new phone taking a few close-up pics of plants and things

Sometimes it's just the little things that bring you joy. Sometimes it's just a matter of slowing down and taking time to look around you at things you wouldn't always notice. 

April Decluttering Totals

Although I didn't declutter as much as I'd hoped in April, I am still quite pleased with the totals. I really feel as though this is an ongoing process. I think that by keeping track of, and posting, the totals, it is helping me keep going with this. 

Craft items 26

Books 70

Magazines 6

Misc. 44

I really feel as though I'm doing well with the books. There are still a lot of them to go, but I'm finding it a bit easier to part with them. I am still struggling with the craft room. 

Are you still decluttering? How is it going? 

Still reading through the magazines

Days Rolling By

I can't believe the week is over, the month of April is over. I really do feel as though this year is flying by. I haven't posted here since Tuesday! I really thought I'd posted after that lol. 

Son was over again on Wednesday to work. He was here all day. Just as he was finishing work he got notice that his Internet was connected again so he was able to work from home Thursday and Friday. Not that I ended up getting that much done. I did something to the back of my leg, just above my foot. It really hurts and is tender to the touch. I'm thinking it's a flair-up from my ankle as it's the same one I've had trouble with over the years. It's quite painful. I have been walking but not very far each day so I don't irritate it too much. If I don't walk at all it tightens up and is even more painful!

On Thursday when I was out walking, I got absolutely drenched. I was wearing a raincoat, but the rain came down so hard I still got wet! I had been planning on going straight from my walk to the post office, but I had to go home and change first as I was so wet! 

I have totals from April decluttering, but I'll post tomorrow. Not a great month, but I'm plodding along with it and as long as things are leaving the house that's always a good thing!

One thing I did finally get done - the shredding! It is all up to date and the shredder put back away again. That does make me feel good!

Today I went for a little walk and then we went to a neighbourhood garage sale. This is a yearly event for us. This neighbourhood has so many sales you basically park your car and walk around the streets. Older son and husband like to go to this one. We didn't find loads of bargains. I got a few things. My favourite thing I got was a little set for Baby A. She likes to be helpful, so I thought she'd like this (photo courtesy of Amazon). 

She's such a funny little girl. I video chatted with her yesterday and she was sitting in a large cardboard box with some toys and trying to prop up the phone so she could chat with me. It was really quite funny. I really need to find her a Wendy house/playhouse. I was telling daughter about the one Mum made for me. Mum was great at sewing, and I think she used an old bedspread to make this house with plastic windows and a door that she could slide over an old table. It didn't cost a lot, but I loved that house!

Hopefully back tomorrow with the decluttering totals!