Rasita

Reminder

2005-11-11T18:43:00.000+10:00

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New Web Site

2005-11-08T01:27:00.000+10:00

Finally!

Hubby has completed my main website for me. This blog will stay here but from now all my writing, recipes, photos, art and craft will be at www.rasita.biz

Please change your links as follows
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Moving, Eventually!

2005-11-07T19:33:00.000+10:00

We are still working on it (well, my hubby is still working on it since I don't know enough about this to do it myself), but the new site is up and running so feel free to drop by and visit. I will start cross-posting entries (should I actually make many) until it is officially up and running.

Here it is....

rasita.biz

What I Did On Saturday

2005-11-07T19:20:00.000+10:00

I Made what she is wearing. It turned out pretty good and I am happy with it. She loves it which is more important.

Dancing In The Rain

2005-11-05T11:33:00.000+10:00

Just the other night I bought myself a bait trap so that I could use it for my dragons (turning it into an outside terrarium), and today the kids, hubby and I headed down to the creek to look for sticks that might be suitable to stick inside of it. At this stage of the day it was a beautiful, sunny, hot day and looked to remain that way.
As husbands tend to do (well mine at least), he got distracted on our search for sticks. We played billy goat gruff on a bridge over the creek before tramping off through some nearby bush in search of a track. Hubby takes this track while mountain biking. It was still sunny.
We saw where the kangaroos rested and what would be their drinking hole. We saw many bull ant nests, lots of bush and then the creek. At the creek we were not sure, but we are thinking, that we saw a platypus. It looked like the ideal place for one to reside with lots of tree roots exposed from the banks. We heard whip birds and various other birds. A few minutes before we left, it started to rain but being in the thick of trees it did not bother us, and this being Queensland, the showers would probably pass soon anyhow. Hubby and Jade had to make their way back up, pass the animal holes, lantana, leaf matter and steep hills to us back on the track. The rain didn't pass but only became harder. It was great!
We dragged the pram out into the open and started the other way on the track. Hubby pushed, dragged, carried the pram while I gave Erin a piggy back ride. This was actually a better way to go as the track took us all the way back to the road. By this stage we were soaking wet and it was still pouring. Across the road, a small creek and past a building site where we provided amusement for those sheltering in the garage, then we were home.
Hubby, Mercedes and myself got dried up and changed while the three other girls played in the water on the street until they were called in.
The rain wasn't cold, it wasn't warm but it was just cool enough to be refreshing and warm enough to not bring a chill.
I would call this a fun outing.
And, I would love to go back to the creek (platypus one) with the camera and an umbrella (just in case).

Wednesday

2005-11-03T19:23:00.000+10:00

We Painted The Cubby House!

2005-10-30T19:33:00.000+10:00

Jadeen

2005-10-30T19:32:00.000+10:00

At The Park

2005-10-30T19:27:00.000+10:00

Lots & Little

2005-10-29T19:36:00.000+10:00

Today hubby had his LAN on so I was stuck at home alone with the kids (eldest was away with her grandparents). I didn't end up being alone though as a friend stopped by since her boyfriend was also going to the LAN.
So far today we have painted (cubby house), watched some DVDs, gone for a walk, played at the park and had dinner at a different park. Tonight we are planning on watching some more of the DVDs (TV series) once the kids are in bed. 2 down, 1 to go.
I will post pics once my pc returns from the LAN.

Almost There!

2005-10-28T17:45:00.000+10:00

It's Raining, It's Pouring....

2005-10-27T20:47:00.000+10:00

But the old man's not snoring!

After all the hype about this being the worst drought in 100 years (and they are most likely right) it has been raining (storming) on and off for a couple of weeks now.
I passed by a nearby water supply and the creeks off of that were looking at least half full. This means that the stone bridge built across one part (about a month before hand) is completely submerged! This is great news as it means our lawns now get watered.
They (the local governments) have put into practice level 2 water restrictions (means the dams are at 35%). This meant no sprinklers, only hand held watering before 7am and after 7pm and for no longer then an hour per day. Even washing the car was restricted to those hours and they urge the use of a bucket for water over a running hose.
It has been a dry site, some yards had become bare of grass and looked like dustbowls.
Fortunately our yard has been saved by the use of grey water. I divert the water from our washing machine to the gardens/laws out front and they benefit from the 2 loads of washing per day (it is a 6kg machine, approx 12lbs).
This rain is great, let's hope it continues and gives us what a spring should be, full of new life and not dust bowls for a yard.

Dr Who

2005-10-26T23:50:00.000+10:00

I really like the new series of this. The new Dr is cheeky and funny.
Though, I am not sure who the guy is on the home page of the Dr Who site.

Just Resting My Feet

2005-10-26T19:39:00.000+10:00

for a few minutes.
Almost all done, well, almost giving up, had enough and hope it is enough.
Only gonna do the miles and miles of tiles now and hope the carpets are clean enough (already cleaned them but you know how beige carpet goes when you try to clean it, never looks new again, especially when it is short, very tight pile)

Time to go vacum then clean the floors.....

Almost Ready

2005-10-26T16:47:00.000+10:00

to give up!
It seems that everytime I clean up, it then is messed up.
eg. The kids bathroom. I gave them explicit instructions to keep it tidy and the water in the bath.
They almost emptied the bath water to the floor, covered the mirror, bench, cupboards and floor (plus baby who wasn't in the bath) in bubbles!
I guess it could have been worse and i could have given them bath crayons instead!
Now all that I have left to do, before tomorrow mornings inspection, is the miles and miles of tiles (sweep and mop), 2 bathrooms, tidy my WIR, tidy the floors, make dinner (or at least point in the right direction), clean windows if i desperately think they need doing plus half a million other small jobs that escape my mind at the moment.
Did I mention it was already 5pm?

Exercise

2005-10-25T16:09:00.000+10:00

I did my fair share today.
Cutting the weeds atop the wall and mowing the yard.
Now i have 2 hours before I go out and I have to bathe the kids, myself and make dinner!
I get to rest at 9pm tonight, perhaps. Tomorrow is another full on day, perhaps more full on.

Rain Is Coming

2005-10-25T10:44:00.000+10:00

I might go and stand out in it!

Update

It never came but by passed us. Another fine day here with too many bills and not enough money!

Did You Know?

2005-10-25T10:34:00.000+10:00

That red clay mud tracked inside the house (onto the cream coloured carpet) 2 days before a rental inspection can not possibly make a person happy.

And

That by having in-laws stay we have the kitchen the cleanest it has been and a cubby house being made.

And

That my dog is a her not a him.

And

That Merc looks cute with her hair in pigtails.

And

That a nice breeze comes through the window at my desk.

And

That the side wall (4 inches wide in some spots) is still two thirds covered in weeds but that means I have done a third. I had to stop because it was getting hot and I was getting a cramp in my hip from the way I was having to stand. More to be done later when it is cooler.

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I think I will do some inside maintenance for a while.

In-Laws & Out-Laws

2005-10-24T21:35:00.000+10:00

At the family reunion in April, I was part of the out-laws and his side of the family were the in-laws.
The in-laws are here now and have been for 4 days.

Day 1
Hubby took off with his dad for the day, scooting him around between different clients, our homeschooling warehouse, and to watch his last indoor soccer game for the year. Hus mum stayed with us, succumbed to jet lag and spent most of the day playing with, reading to and enjoying her grandkids. I had less to do then normal so I was a bit at a loss as to what to do. I am still getting used to it.
Mercedes still had a cold and was grumpy and extra clingy, and I was tired from a restless night of having her in our room and waking up frequently. The boys arrived home about 10pm.

Day 2
Hubby and father-in-law spent a good part of the day planning, and dealing with cubby house preparations. Saturday is a bit fuzzy in my memory but I do know that I was tired due to another bad night with a restless bubs.
Oh yeah, some friends and my mum came over for dinner. I made chickpea samosas.

Day 3
We were out in record time and off to church with a little bit of time before hand. We were early compared to normal. When we got home, lunch was had and then the in-laws took off with a mutual friend for the rest of the afternoon. The kids and I took off to a new friend/neighbours place for a swim in their pool (well the 3 older did).
Dinner was home made meat pie and pizza with sweet potato mash. Yum!

Day 4 (Today)
Was a busy day. I am sure it took me half of the day to just get moving. I really need to stop these late nights!
Lunch was at a mutual friends house. It was great. The friends are lovely people and always inviting. Eventually I played the baddy and made us all go home as I had to prepare for tonight. Tonight was our shared meal. I made chicken and corn rolls and chicken nuggets.
The boys started on the cubby house building and built a good part of the frame. They wanted me to take photos but I was being a stubborn Kerr and said no. No pictures...

Distraction - hubby is talking on Skype to a possible client(?) and the guy has an Italian accent, he is in Italy, I think!

Ok, I am pooped but an yet to be the mouse in the wheel that goes no where (exercise bike) and read.

Oh, our camera works well but I haven't really had much of a chance to play with it yet.

They Are Here!

2005-10-21T20:00:00.000+10:00

Hubby's parents arrived this morning
and
our new camera finally arrived!!!
I have taken couple of pics but still need to figure out all the bells and whistles yet. Not sure it actually has bells and whistles but it has lots of buttons!

I Am....

2005-10-19T21:28:00.000+10:00

A troll!

and Mercedes went to sleep cuddling a bush lemon!

Wakeup Wednesday

2005-10-19T08:48:00.000+10:00

Today has to be officially renamed - Wakeup Wednesday

Why?

Because it is a hard day to wake up because bubs was waking up lots last night (including 4.45am this morning. Did you know that the sky is light at that time of the morning?)

Bubs woke up alot last night due to the fact that we had to move her cot into our room (inlaws arrive in 2 sleeps for 3 weeks so the couch in the family room is out of the question) and she was out of routine. It really threw her. In teh mornings it is either Jadeen or Miranda who gets her up and then she is happy but today she woke up in our room and mum had to get her out.

Tonight should be better, I hope!

P.S. 50 First Dates is a hilarious movie. Hubby and I cracked up laughing a lot as we watched it last night.

Dejavu

2005-10-17T14:43:00.000+10:00

I got that feeling today.
It was to do with the first training session for Miranda's basketball this arvo, licking of a bowl, telling off for licking of a bowl, in-laws coming and by being at the front door.

Mental Note

2005-10-14T18:37:00.000+10:00

Never shake popcorn container when lid is not on properly.

Tonight is survivor night and we are having caramel strawberry popcorn, freshly made in our kitchen.
On second thoughts, maybe they should eat before watching survivor....hmmmm..I think that is a good idea.

In making the sauce we added some strawberry jam/syrup to the caramel that we made to go on it. Yum!

Withdrawl

2005-10-14T17:23:00.000+10:00

I am in camera withdrawl and it doesn't look like we will get one this week...possibly another week to go before it turns up!
I have seen so many good shots I would like to take.

For example - a spider on an invisible spider web, it's background was the cloudy grey sky.
- Mercedes walking around in her sister's gum boots carrying a pail. She was just so cute that I toyed with the idea of getting out the digital video.
- Erin trying to skate in some toy skates
- the 2 inch water wark on the outside of the house from the rain storm we had last night (and it wasn't even that heavy or for very long!
- the beautiful sunset I know we will have tonight due to the cloud coverage
and lots more!

The reason I don't use the digital video is because I don't know how to download the pics on it. Plus the battery is on charging and it doesn't take good enough photos!
We are waiting on another camera to come because the last one has had it's shutter lens broken (by accident) by Erin. I am tossing up whether or not to try fiddling with it and see if I could some how manage to fix/break it.