Cate's Diary

[Llama]

Yay for a fresh haircut and no perfume problems!

 

[Emilyrose]

Em- I'm not so sure Archie enjoyed his play date as the puppy was very pesky(cute though) but he behaved himself very well under extreme provocation
I got some lovely compliments on my hair for the rest of the day & that was nice. My SIL loved my haircut. I decided to keep some of the curls & body instead of going super short.

Lol at Archie having a bit of a trying time. Character-building!

Delighted for you that your haircut turned out so nice. It sounds lovely.

 

[Cate]

Yay for a fresh haircut and no perfume problems!

Thanks, LaMa. It was a nice change not being affected.
Hi, Em. He did well not snapping or snarling. He would have to sort him out if they spent much time together. I do like the haircut. It doesn’t sit flat like it normally does after a short cut.
I’m off to golf today & so is G. I’ll leave the door ajar for Arch so he can go in & out.
Edit:
Archie in our bush, my new peg bag, made by my SIL, J & yesterday’s lunch, which was scrumptious

 

[Emilyrose]

Lunch yesterday looks so great! Archie is amazing. Enjoy your golfing day. Hope the conversation is pleasant and fun.

 

[Cate]

Thanks, Em. Pleasant & fun sounds good

 

[liza]

Love the picture of Archie in the woods--he looks like he probably has a lot of fun in there

 

[Petal001]

Hope you have a great golf day Cate and also that Archie has fun when you out !
Your pics are lovely

 

[Llama]

He looks so dapper in his little coat!

 

[Cate]

Thanks, Liza, Petal & LaMa. He does look so cute in that little jacket. Because we had to have him groomed as soon as we got him & it has been such a cold Winter he has a couple of jackets, but I think I'll get another one like this one. It's so easy to get on & off & fits easily under his car seat belt. His other one is a raincoat. He loves walking in the bush & smelling all the wildlife smells. No walks yesterday!
Archie had an upset stomach when he woke for some reason yesterday ( before being left home on his own for the day) & I didn't like leaving him but had felt committed to going & had myself psyched into it. It was raining a little on the way in. It was a cold & wet day, but I played 18 holes off golf in the rain & played ok. I enjoyed it because I played with K, who is my age & who I really like. The conversations afterwards were fine. It's too long a day though. I left home at 9 am & didn't get home until almost 5 pm. Next time I'll leave earlier. A couple of them think it's weird me not drinking, but I am getting used to it now. I felt so much better not having had any alcohol. I also felt less tired afterwards, even though it was a hard slog in the rain. I slept so soundly last night.
I got Archie to eat last night & he slept in a little this morning (we woke him at 7.15) & has eaten again. Funny thing is he hasn't been to the toilet still at 9.05 am. I am going to bath him today as he's a tad smelly. Poor little man. His stomach was so rumbly yesterday. I don't know what upset it, but he must have had diarrhoea. I haven't found the evidence outside, but I haven't gone looking either.
I'm feeling quite tired this morning. It has been a while since I walked around the course & it is hard on your body when it's wet & cold. I don't feel much like doing the rounds in the forum & will take a day off I think. Lazy day coming up, except for a couple of walks with Arch.

 

[Llama]

Archie had an upset stomach when he woke for some reason yesterday ( before being left home on his own for the day)

Maybe he somehow felt you wouldn't be there and was stressed about it? It worked like that for me as a toddler.

A couple of them think it's weird me not drinking, but I am getting used to it now.

Some people dislike it when others don't drink because it makes them feel judged or guilty. That's not on you though.

 

[liza]

Hope you get a nice rest day in. Being out all day like that in the wet and cold does sound exhausting!
Hope Archie is feeling better soon

 

[Petal001]

Awwww hope Archie is ok too. I know you said he suffers with kidney infections like my pet so just keep an eye . I hate when they not themselves . A big cuddle for him

 

[Cate]

Hi, LaMa, Liza & Petal. Arch was fine yesterday but it rained the whole day & we didn’t get to go for a walk at all. I quite enjoyed the day but wouldn’t want many like that. I was very tired.

Some people dislike it when others don't drink because it makes them feel judged or guilty. That's not on you though.

I think you’re right, LaMa.
I will keep an eye on Archie, Petal. It’s awful when they’re sick. I have to encourage him to drink enough water & to go to the toilet.
We’re doing fasting blood tests this morning & just waiting until it’s time to go in. I’ll get my laptop out later & do the rounds.

 

[liza]

we didn’t get to go for a walk at all. I quite enjoyed the day but wouldn’t want many like that. I was very tired.

It's nice to have a purely stay-at-home day once in a while (especially after a busy day like your previous one) but I know what you mean by not wanting to have too many like that. I usually need to get out even if it's just a short walk.

 

[Petal001]

I agree too days at home without doing something I get cabin fever unless it's been a productive day. Good luck with the blood tests and glad Archie is ok

 

[Cate]

It's nice to have a purely stay-at-home day once in a while (especially after a busy day like your previous one) but I know what you mean by not wanting to have too many like that. I usually need to get out even if it's just a short walk.

I made up for it today & got a couple of short walks in this morning in town & a long one after our late breakfast. We decided to skip a meal today.

I agree too days at home without doing something I get cabin fever unless it's been a productive day. Good luck with the blood tests and glad Archie is ok

I’m ok with staying home, but need that walk. Archie is good today, thanks Petal. How’s your pooch?

 

[Llama]

That does sound like you're making up for yesterday

 

[Cate]

I have, LaMa & I feel better for it. After a golfing day, especially in winter, I feel really flat & I used to put it down to the couple of glasses of wine afterwards on top of it being hard work. Now I realise it’s the golf.
Walking with Archie is better for me I think. All that twisting is hard on your body. It will be easier in spring & summer.

 

[Cate]

We have the kids again this weekend. We didn't find out until Thursday. I know that D is grateful but I don't understand why he & his partner can't make it work for the kids to fit into their picture. G & I both love our time at home together & our personal space & I don't think your kids, no matter what age they are, ever really understand that. We have had a lifetime of sharing our personal space with the general public. We also plan our meals well in advance & only go shopping when we absolutely need to. Feeding 3 extra people for 2 nights with only one day's notice meant we had to go shopping yesterday when we had the weekends food all sorted. I really feel he is putting his relationship with his partner ahead of his children. He also let slip last night that the fire pit party they had organised last week for which he needed us to have the kids again was just a party for the 2 of them. He says that they cancelled everyone else last minute as she had the flu (not covid) but G & I both feel that we are being taken advantage of, but fear estrangement by him if we speak up. His partner seems very needy & demanding & I know he defers to her in almost everything. She has already turned him against me once for some perceived snub, which still hurts a bit.
Anyhow, back to today.......
Today- It is bucketing down outside & we are not going anywhere. It is meant to clear as the day goes on. I hope it does as we have a golf day organised for 28 people tomorrow & all the food is thawing in for the BBQ afterwards.
Today is day 28 of no alcohol. I must admit I feel quite proud of myself for doing this. It has been 13 years since I took a total break. Back then I went 6 months without a drop, but also I had no bread, rice. pasta or any starchy carbs for that 6 months. It is in me to switch a switch & do something like this. I can be very strong-willed when I decide something. I need to extend my metre board & switch a new switch- A CICO out switch, or a Rob switch. I have a walk Archie every day switch now. I played golf in the rain because I decided I was playing regardless. Clicked that switch. I'll work out what my next month's task is. There will be squats....

 

[liza]

Today is day 28 of no alcohol. I must admit I feel quite proud of myself for doing this.

That's great Cate!! I get what you mean about it boosting your confidence to be able to do something when you decide to. Every time we make those decisions to choose health, i think it reinforces it and makes it easier the next time.