I'm really sorry to keep going on about life post-Himself, you must all be bored to tears by now. It's just that adapting to the single-having-to-do-everything-myself way of life is such a major part of who I am right now that blogging about it seems to be the obvious thing to do. But do feel free to zone out for a while!
In the past, Himself always did the "man" things. It wasn't that I couldn't do them, hell I lived on my own before I met him, but if I tried to do things around the house he would be hovering over my shoulder telling me how I should be doing it and pointing out what I was doing wrong. There's no denying he could turn his hand to most things and do them well, it was how he earned his living after all. I could do these things, but in my own way - and the end result probably wasn't very pretty - but in the end it was just easier to let him get on with it.
So following my success with mowing the lawn yesterday, today I have fixed bolts to the back door, stuck sticky draft excluder stuff (that's a technical term, you know, "stuff") and very nearly bought a drill to fit a lock to the other door. Except I had no idea how expensive drills are. I will think on that one for a while and see if I can get away with borrowing one from work when I need to use one.
On top of that I have dug out all the old tomato and courgette plants, swept the yard, made soup and got a chicken roasting in the oven.
Some days you just rock!
In the past, Himself always did the "man" things. It wasn't that I couldn't do them, hell I lived on my own before I met him, but if I tried to do things around the house he would be hovering over my shoulder telling me how I should be doing it and pointing out what I was doing wrong. There's no denying he could turn his hand to most things and do them well, it was how he earned his living after all. I could do these things, but in my own way - and the end result probably wasn't very pretty - but in the end it was just easier to let him get on with it.
So following my success with mowing the lawn yesterday, today I have fixed bolts to the back door, stuck sticky draft excluder stuff (that's a technical term, you know, "stuff") and very nearly bought a drill to fit a lock to the other door. Except I had no idea how expensive drills are. I will think on that one for a while and see if I can get away with borrowing one from work when I need to use one.
On top of that I have dug out all the old tomato and courgette plants, swept the yard, made soup and got a chicken roasting in the oven.
Some days you just rock!
You DO rock, no doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteClearly you rock. Don't buy a drill, find people to lend them to you when you need them. Or just pinch them from the nosey neighbour (who, incidentally, you should definitely report to the nosey-bastards-who-deserve-a-smacking squad [or similar]) who probably has lots. Then you could drill holes and then screw his child and her friend to the fence.
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree...you rock!
ReplyDeleteRock on, girlie-girl!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gifts? Power tools or a good set of hand tools. Last year my dad gave me a reciprocating saw for my birthday. I haven't used it yet, but when I need one, I have one!!! I also have several drills and a couple of sanders. My husband is not allowed to touch my tools.
Yes, I'm weird that way. Don't give me jewelry, but a sturdy screwdriver set or some rachets will please me no end!
Yay! You are doing great! Now my other half still can't do a lot of stuff around here, we often have to call for reinforcements! LOL! Perhaps I will have to call you next time!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I nearly lost the puppy in the backyard this morning! The grass has grown so tall, I could not see her!
This is getting a bit repetitive but it's worth repeating... you DO rock!
ReplyDeleteAnd, erm, what in the world is a courgette? I'm pretty sure I call it something different...
Lol!!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, it's a zucchini!
You do rock! And i am sure HIMSELF couldn't multi-task like that, could he?
ReplyDeleteWell done you.
ReplyDeleteEven 7 years down the road I feel pleased with myself when I've achieved something that s might have done in the past.
I lost 3 toddlers in the grass once after s left as I can't use a petrol mower & that's all we had when he was around! Now I use a different sort of horsepower for mowing!
Can I come round for dinner?
ReplyDeleteExactly! I used to say quite sarcastically that the only time I needed a man around the house permanently was when it was time to put the Christmas tree in the stand and keep it standing! Of course, that was half tongue in cheek.
ReplyDeleteI actually bought a drill recently that was described as the "training bra" version for novice DIYers. . .lol.
I hate it when the significant other hovers over me, telling me how to do things better. In a way, I am envious of you!
ReplyDeleteYou DO rock - and you can do anything you set your mind to! This will be a rediscovery of self!
Guy stuff is really not as complicated as they like to make out - and if you can't borrow a drill, then there are tool hire places that will hire you one for the weekend for not much. (Or ask for B&Q vouchers for Xmas!) Congratulations on a day well spent!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great and no....this isn't boring hearing about, it's inspiring :D
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