It’s been so long since…I’ve just got used to it

I tend to leave things sometimes until I can't stand it anymore! I only do that with really big jobs that are going to require time and hard work but they do get done eventually! I'm half way through cleaning out the spare room. Thanks for responding pat, I appreciate it!

I know what you mean, while my daughter was on school holidays I only managed a few responses here and there and I too was itching to get back here. Moving into a new place sounds exciting, it's usually a lot of work moving but I am sure you will love it once you're settled! Good to see you back and thanks for stopping by zandi!

Well, it's not exactly a high grade redecorating project. I'm going to describe this to you, but it's going to sound awfully tacky. I've saved some old 12 month wall calendars, and am going to take the picture halves of the calendar, and make them into a collage for my bedroom wall. Cheap to do, but I hope the result is pretty. I might try to frame it, but I don't know...

Redecorating sounds like fun; I wish I could afford to do some around my house! I would look forward to that job, I love changing things around every now and again, it gives me a new lease of life. You should enjoy that, hope it turns out great! thanks for the response AmbiePam!

It sounds really good actually, you must post a photo when you've finished it. Good on you for using your creativity!

Only if you OWE the gov't money. We do not. I am only filing for REFUNDS. And even though they say you can only wait 3 yrs to file for a refund, that is false, as they have refunded from many more years back than that. If the gov't owes you, they WILL pay you, once you file the return. It is like money in the bank and that is the original reason I waited a couple of years at first. Because my hubby was intent on spending it frivolously and I wanted to spend it on paying off bills instead. And how do I know if I haven't sent them in yet? Because I have a farm, and it is always operating at a loss, as even if I make income I can carry forward previous year's losses to offset it so I don't have to pay taxes on it. I can do that 10 yrs back or forward. My hubby, his taxes, are simple, 15 mins each. He is an employee, and we ensure that every employer deducts an extra $50 each week in income taxes to ENSURE he gets a refund. I have roughed his out and I kinda know the ball park figure we should be getting back. It is a few thousand per year minimum, particularly because of the overdeduction request.

Oh dear! That will take some work! I would go and see an accountant in that case. Something are just too hard and time consuming to do them yourself! We always get our returns done by October each year because although they are not complicated ones we would hate to have to do more than one at a time! Anyway good luck with is and thanks for responding AnnieOakley!

I know...So much to do, so little time! That's life I think! Not much we can do until we retire although the household chores are never ending. If I ever win the Lottery I will hire a cleaner and a cook! Thanks for your response sweetie1026 hope you catch up on everything...

That sounds so productive! I do nothing, and I mean nothing outside except hang the washing out! I am not a gardener I'm afraid and I don't enjoy it although I love a beautiful garden and organic veggies would be fantastic! Hope it all turns out well, it sounds you know what you are doing, as for me, I leave it all to my husband! Thanks for joining my discussion RawBill!

You're welcome Paula. I do not really know what I am doing either, but if I keep waiting until I do know in theory, then I will never take action, so we are just going to wing it and learn as we go!

Life can be like that especially if you have health problems. In your case I would only concern myself with getting better, everything else can wait. When you feel good again you can reorganise your time although it is difficult when you are working. Thanks for responding and take care of yourself.

I always loved the time with my Children to and they used to have 7 weeks Holidays in July and yes you are right it is to long for them but I appreciated every minute with my 2 and still do now

I adore my daughter and I treasure quality time with her and it's great in between terms when she has two weeks off school;it's a reasonable amount of time to spend together but the end of year ones are usually seven weeks long! That is way too long to have to entertain a child who gets bored easily every day! Oh well, she's back at school, my spare room is almost done and I am here again! Thanks for responding to my discussion gabs, I appreciate it!

people and pets, those are the important things - mylot is a great place, but it isn't "real life."

That sums it up! Sometimes it's easier to accept that we'll probably never catch up so we won't worry about it anymore! As long as we always have time for the people and pets we love that's all that counts, I think, don't you? I had time with my family and now it's just me, the cats, the dog and the bird! Thanks Elic!

I was so behind with my emails! I was responding to what I could and sometimes I was four or five days late, but I figured it was better than not responding at all! Life has a way of taking over at certain time and there is no point fighting it, may as well go with it...I've started tackling the spare room...Ugh! I'll get there...Eventually! Thanks for responding Sreekala!

you're not the only one paula. It's really rare that i can check the emails of the other users response. that's why instead i would just check the friends started and recent discussions. am sure that i can still respond to their discussions some day.

It is a good idea to do at least a little every day and to make a start. Life is busy for most of us these days and I am sure many can relate to us! I am sure that slowly but surely everything will return to normal, probably just in time for the next school holidays!(LOL) Thanks for responding neelimaravi!

hey, thanks paula.. for ur immediate reply.. have a great day.

It sounds like you are organised. I am not usually a procrastinator, in fact I tend to be on top of all my chores, I just haven't had time during the holidays and the room got worse and worse until I couldn't stand it any longer! I made a start and it's coming along well so I don't feel so stressed about and of course I'm glad to be back here! Thanks for a great response bystander!

thanks too, paula. i know that you're also one great fella. don't forget that holidays keep us away from our regular chores... but we always come back, then make up and update on our backlogs...

That is an excellent resolve just4auk! It is a good idea to be mindful of all opportunities that present themselves. I agree that God may just have a hand in whatever we encounter in our lives. It's good you don't put off doing something just because it's hard. Thanks for joining my discussion, I appreciate it!

thanks for your agreement.. your discussions is very great.

I have not been as active here since I posted this discussion which can be frustrating; I guess we cannot always do just what we want to do and that is life! Thanks Professor2010!

There's always something that needs doing around the place isn't there? I am not doing too bad around the house now; it's amazing how much extra time I have now that my daughter is at school and my husband is at work! I felt a little overwhelmed when I looked at the spare room but I'm more than halfway there now so all is good, thanks for being kalav!

True! I am nearly done already because when I'm on my own I fly through my chores; it's great to have no interruptions. I'm also glad to be catching up on MyLot and getting some writing done. As much as I love my family I feel so at peace when I'm by my self! Thanks Mike!

Not a bad idea! We would love to be here most of the time but life has a way of directing towards other things that a lot of the time are more important. For me having quality time with my eight year old is priceless although I am glad to be back here and my spare room is coming along well. Thanks for responding BarbaraPrz!

I'm glad to have time here again! I've missed spending ages reading everyone's comments and starting a discussion etc. Anyway I enjoyed the school holidays with my daughter but I am relieved she's back at school. It's not easy thinking of cheap ways of entertain an eight year old every day for seven long weeks! Thanks for responding eshaan!

I went through my daughter's old clothes not too long ago and gave heaps away to a friend who has a younger child; it was such a good feeling to clear her cupboards but now the 'too small' clothes are beginning to take over again! I'll think I'll have to stop feeding her......Kidding!! Thanks Dawn!

I know what you mean! My husband goes away on business sometimes and stays away for up to week and, as much as I miss him, I enjoy not having to cook because it's just my daughter and I and we're happy with very simple food. Yes I have my house back, the spare room is almost done and I'm back on MyLot...Life is good! Thanks for the response beesugarpie!