Tidying up

Every now and then I get this overwhelming urge to tidy up stuff. You know, all those little projects that take a few minutes but you just never get around to them?

Our beach bag is way too full as the towels just take up way too much space. Often all I need is my daughter's stuff and a towel for me. So I've put her stuff all into a bag and that way I can choose to take a big or small bag for myself depending on the swimming location.

The next 'project' is ripping a few of the CDs we've bought recently and popping them on the Ipod and computer for car playing and back up purposes. Of course, as soon as you connect the Ipod you get the 'hey, there's a new software update available' message and the whole shenanigans begins.
Thankfully it has downloaded ok and now I just have to re-boot the computer...I'll do that after I've used the safe and reliable WMP to rip my CDs thanks!

Speaking of backups, the Powerhouse museum had a fascinating display on recording information and retrieving it in the future. It really highlighted the fact that you need to keep backups and update the way you back up with the technology changes or else you'll lose your information. As my hubby pointed out, a lot of the tablets we're growing used to don't have USB ports. You have to buy a connection cord of some sort. Got to wonder what's going to replace the USB. Whatever it is, it will probably happen before I'm 40. Goodness knows how many times electronic storage will change in my lifetime.

I forgot to post this yesterday!  So, two things to be thankful for then. Let me see...how about good workplaces and organised mums. I am very lucky to have and be both.

A morning in the life of my 1 and a 1/2 and a bit year old

Morning:

Get up at the respectable hour of 6.30/7am. Might have a shower with Mum or Dad.

Play with my toys for a bit, especially if Mum is still at the gym as you can't start breakfast without her.

Eat breakfast with Mum and Dad. Spoons are a bit tricky. Especially if you get the handle wet 'cause you dunked it into the bowl by accident. And why can't I shake my water bottle? It makes a nice noise and looks really cool...
Yes, I want toast. Vegemite please. No, wait, Peanut paste please. Um, maybe, I don't know? Yum, thanks mum.
Ok, now I want to sit on your lap Dad. You haven't finished eating? Good, I'll have some too then to help you.

I'll play with my toys now. Mum, Dad, do you want a taste of my Lego soup? It's really good. Oh, you think it needs a bit more Lego? Ok.

Kiss Dad goodbye. He's going to 'work'. No Mum, don't do the dishes. Games Mum. Games. On your tablet computer thingy. Yay! No, not the Sims. Noooooooo! Ok, yes, that game with the apples (acorns, Candy Crush Saga).

Story time? Yes, yes it could be. Nap time, maybe? Ok, tuck Teddy and Miffy in too and you've got a deal.

Sleepy....

Saturdays

A wonderful day where I am free to enjoy my family. Sort of. Sometimes! Today the hubby and his nephew are going 4wdriving leaving myself and our daughter to our own devices. She's currently sleeping, and appears to be transitioning to one nap a day. But I did think this a while back, so I won't place bets just yet.
She was very patient at the shops today, especially as there was no apple for her to snack on! I am so lucky to have her temperament and personality.

Dinners have been a lot healthier lately as I don't want my daughter seeing too much junk food just yet. I tell you, the best 'diet' you can have and stick to is by having a child. Of course, that only works if you're wanting your child to eat healthy all the time. Which I do. And consequently I've been a lot happier lately since writing this blog and being verbally grateful for my life.

So it seems it's a case of 'happy mind, happy life, happy tummy'!

Mondays

I believe a fair few people will hate me when they read this next bit. I love Monday mornings. I still have to haul myself out of bed at 6am to ride to the gym, but after that I can sit back and breakfast with my family. Then my daughter has a nap and I get time to assess the day and week ahead.

Today I was able to get into the garden for the first time in a while.  There is a decent breeze blowing this morning which makes it pleasant to be out of doors. Net result?  Ineke 1, weeds 0.
The kangaroo paws look so small without their flowers now. I always dead head them because the flowers look very scruffy when left on the plant. Sitting down to a lukewarm coffee after the whirlwind gardening is very satisfying.

On the creative front in my household, my daughter has started drawing. She's been at it for about a month or so now, and loves her crayons and pencils. We often colour in together. I also picked up the latest Lego creator set - the Mountain hut. Short and sweet build, but then I guess anything is short and sweet compared to the expert series! They've also released the Parisian Restaurant inthe expert series, but that won't attach to my Emporium or Fire Station apparently. I'd have to get the Town Hall to go in between. Guess I'll have to save up for Christmas!

Thankful notes:

- good weather
- peaceful mornings