Petals diary

Thanks Em ,LaMa , rob and LaMa . Was down another lb this morn but will wait till next Wednesday as that's my official weight day.
Food so far today was good . Made a lovely coconut squash soup and had sourdough baguette. Dinner is salmon with a cheese crumb . Will have some snacks this afternoon as am walking later.

Em no optician said wait the year as I not had done at beginning of lockdown . I think the answer is for me to reduce eye strain tbh .
 
Ah, okay. That's good that it's nothing serious. You just mention it a lot, that's all. :)

Thank God it was a nice day today! I got my walk in too. :)
 
Sorry Em that should say I had them tested at start of lockdown so they feel just wait it out another few months. I I do have an issue but it's managed as best as possible with glasses. Sorry I probably shouldn't bang on about it . Lol

Yeah was a gorgeous day . Hope we get a few more .

Thsnks Rob and Cate be great if I can hold it down now
 
Hope you have a relaxing weekend, Petal.
I just had a quick skim over the level 5 restrictions in Ireland. Is your MIL "in a bubble" with anyone else or does someone else have responsibility for her care? I'm glad you can still get out for walks.
 
Thanks Em it's sort of hovering a little but happy enough. Need to keep firm for the weekend now.
Thanks Cate no I think at the moment only her neighbor but I asked her daughter to clarify if I should be . Tbh I don't think I will have an issue . She is actually going to go to her daughter in about 3 weeks for 3 weeks I think as she has medical appts near where her daughter lives. The family is small so it makes it hard . It's kind you looked it up . Yes we can walk still ,work and shop. Tbh Cate I see no real evidence of a lockdown . We were adhering to all the rules anyway so not much will change . My son though won't see his girlfriend for 6 weeks if not longer as he won't risk a fine !!! Lol
 
Petal001 said:
My son though won't see his girlfriend for 6 weeks if not longer as he won't risk a fine !!!
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That must be tough but I think it´s sensible. Other people get through years of long-distance relationships of course, so 6 weeks should be doable. And thankfully we have all these technical aids to keep in touch.
 
Petal001 said:
My son though won't see his girlfriend for 6 weeks if not longer as he won't risk a fine !!! Lol
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It must be love, hahaha. Only messing - a practical approach rather than a passionate one has more chance of longevity!

This lockdown doesn't seem as brutal so far.
 
I'm glad that you don't feel that lockdown is harsher for you anyway. Hope you are getting to relax over the weekend xo
 
Thanks ladies . I do think my son is the more practical of the two. We are doing some house maintenance which is hard work but as I said to the 2 adult kids it's their baby as their rooms . They are ruthless and they have cleared stuff out before them . One room is being converted to a small games/sitting room but will be a sofa bed for guests . And daughter is doing a total makeover on her room . I did help out yesterday with washing walls and emptying stuff but mostly I cooked and emptied kitchen cupboards and kept out of their way .
Have a friend coming to help paint daughters room tomorrow. Son will do some painting on the room conversion but that we can do over time .

Food was good but struggled a bit last night and stole a few of my husbands walkers sweet chilli sensation crisps. Other than that I stuck it out.

Watched strictly come dancing last night . Enjoyed it. So a little relaxation but not as much as I hoped !!

Today is more cleaning and clearing and prep work then visiting mil but will have to make it short visit . I think I'm safe enough to go. Worse case scenario I will be turned around . I need to go and get a step ladder somewhere too , perhsps she has one I can borrow actually.

Tomorrow I'm hoping to hide away while painting is being done but we shall see !
 
Sounds like a strenuous day :eek: I find work in the house stressful even if I don't lift a finger: just the fact that my safe zone is changing makes me a little anxious. But seems like the result will be worth it and good job letting them do it instead of trying to do too much yourself.
 
I have a feeling you'll have a hard time not getting involved Petal! Good that there is a bit of hustle and bustle around you for the weekend.

I think the visit to the mother-in-law is definitely grounds for a 'compassionate' visit.
 
Home renovations are stressful I find, whether you are actually doing any yourself or not. I hope you found some quiet time somewhere in there, Petal.
 
LaMa and Cate I find it so so stressful. I wish everything was just right but we actually have so much work to do now . The house is 20 years old and needs updating now in certain aspects . It will be long drawn out as money allows . Some people remortgage here for work but we will do it as and when we can afford it .

Yesterday was a good day . Had a lovely walk and listened to my audio book. Watched some of the tv show I am currently into . Brilliant but very gritty . Visiting went well . Had a lovely pork chop when I got home for dinner . I was hungry last night and I did snack but on a small apple , spoon of nut butter and a small banana . Have a BH here today but need to get moving soon and get back to de cluttering and prepping . Lots on today

Ps : I loved being off work and dread going back tomorrow. I think I have 9 weeks to Christmas so I am going to go back with a positive attitude take an odd Friday if I feel like it but lock myself away ( covid ) and just try to get on with it without complaint but be firm and say no when it gets too much.
 
Petal001 said:
I was hungry last night and I did snack but on a small apple , spoon of nut butter and a small banana .
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Eating when you´re hungry and choosing foods you won´t feel bad about later is an excellent skill to have. As is saying no clearly and in time. Hope you have lovely day.
 
You sound like you’re really making the most of the bank holiday. Sorry that work is still so difficult. At least we have that lovely Christmas break coming up.
 
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