On Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, I take William to childcare for up to five hours. These are the only hours I really get to myself. In that time I try and squeeze in all the jobs I otherwise neglect, like grass cutting, car cleaning, house tidying, washing etc in those hours. Jo, is still facing challenges to her health, so I try and do as much as I can so that she can rest a little at night. Today I had a few clear hours that I had intended to dedicate to office cleaning. On Monday I went shopping for a desk and after consulting with the boss that night, I’ve decided which on one that should fit well. Now I just need to make room for it!
Well that was a nice theory, except today I had arranged for someone to come and work on Jo’s piano. It is showing some serious signs of abuse after being moved more than is good for any piano, let alone a delicate old classic. We know a very nice retired man who is a french polisher. He only charges a nominal fee as he does it for the love of it and have to a good old chat rather than the money. Our poor old piano now looks a lot nicer than it did, but I didn’t get anything done while he was here! Ah well. Maybe tomorrow.
It’s impossible trying to get household tasks done when you’re taking care of a baby, isn’t it? I’m relieved my one is still quite rubbish in the crawling department and will amuse himself with toys while I race around. Just wait till he gets more mobile. I have no idea what I’ll do.
Jo’s piano sounds lovely. I hope she’s feeling OK.
Comment by Helen — 6 September, 2006 @ 8:18 am |
Darren, if you don’t get points for having a tidy office, you get them for being a great husband and dad.
And you still have a week to get it clean.
Sherry
Comment by Sherry — 6 September, 2006 @ 10:53 am |