Friday, March 13, 2009

The wheels on the bus go round and round all day long

My friends what can I say,

It has been a c r a z y couple of days...

Firstly yesterday...

We arranged for the car to be towed to the mechanics first thing in the morning...

Hubby went with the car...

Meanwhile I organised the kids and our bus journey started...

Arrived in time for the interview with the new school...

It started off a bit bumpy as they were unsure as to whether the two older kids would actually get in because of subjects and personally I did wonder whether Joshua`s looks had something to do with it...lol...

But thankfully it all worked out and the kids start their new school come Monday morning....

Then another bus trip home and I was thinkng to myself I do hope that the car won`t be far from ready...

Well that thought was soon put to rest....

A phone call from the mechanic to say they had found another problem.....

"Why am I not surprised" I said to myself.....

Anyway the car wouldn`t be ready for at least another 3 hours....

I had so much to do that day and without a car it was going to be a long day....

So another bus trip to go get a few basics done....This time I just took the daughter with me...

Did what we had too and back to the bus stop where the bus was waiting for us and as I parked my bum on the seat my phone went off...

It was the mechanics saying that the car was ready to be picked up....

Hooray......

There was yet to be another bus ride to where the mechanics shop was and it was a joyous occassion for owner and car to finally be reunited....Even daughter was over the amount of bus trips we did that day...lol

By the time I finished what was needed to be done that day it was 7pm before I could park my behind down for the evening....

Then we come to today`s events...

Firstly there was the hospital appointment at 9am for Krystal...

So our day began at 6;30am as we were busing it again....

Yes people`s another bus...

Actually two buses to the hospital...

We arrived early and amazingly we weren`t kept waiting long....

By 9:30 am we were out of the hospital and waiting for another bus for the journey home...

Then it was into town as we had to go and purchase new uniforms for the kids ready for their big day come Monday...

Boys were easy...Polo tops and bottoms....

Krystal on the other hand opted for the pinafore...

Naturally it was too long, "too nerdy" were her words...lol....

Quick phone call to her nana asking could she take up the dress for her ....

No mum can`t do these things.....I`m just no good at hemming...lol

Nana is a lifesaver as she did it there and then....

Then pitt stops off to the schools to drop off books and say goodbyes....

Another long, l o n g, l o n g day....

I am exhausted from these past couple of days...

The amount of buses (9 all up in case you lost count) and walking I have done has really taken it`s toll on this old out of shape body of mine....

I am ready for bed and somehow I think I will sleep tonight....lol

8 comments:

  1. Oh gosh Mandy, what a week you have had !!!!

    I swear the Universe keeps throwing us curved ball, don't you think ! LOL

    I am exhausted just reading your post! (altho I am tired for different reasons). I really feel for you ! *Hugs*

    That's great to hear about your children starting their new school next week, and that you have got most of all organized ! I don't know how I would have ever coped running like all you Mothers have to do ! LOL

    Go have a lovely warm shower, or bubbly bath, put some candles on, grab yourself a nice glass of wine, put some soft soothing music on, and go and relax for a while before you slip into bed. You certainly deserve it Mandy!

    Hope you weekend is relaxing, and not bus hopping around the country side ! ;-)

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  2. Mrning gorgeous! I can see that I have missed much over the past couple of weeks. Can see that some reading is in order to get me caught up.
    You write as if everything is under control and I am sure it is. Now time to take care of you. Should be easy knowing what has happened to me because I ignored the signs.
    Will make sure I catch up with news of the family.
    Love and many blessings dear friend xo

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  3. hey Mandy
    what a day. you must be lucky to have a good few high schools to chose from in your area. Iam glad it is all sorted out now. As to cars..don't even get me started LOL..

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  4. Good morning Jules...
    Well I passed out through sheer exhaustion lastnight....lol...
    It will be a quiet weekend for me, no kids, no husband..Just me and the dogs, oh and cat so I will be able to now get stuck into the tedious house cleaning chore....lol

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  5. Good morning Chez sweetie, nice to see you up and around....Yes it`s been busy as usual in this house...I was stressed in the beginning about the car but what could one do about it other than get it fixed....More of an inconvenience than anything....Everything got done so that was the main thing....
    I`m glad that you are NOW taking more notice of the signs and that now you will start to heal...Love to you always Chez...

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  6. Morning l harry....Actually we are limited in the way of schools but this one is the lesser of evils if you know what I mean....I just hope the kids settle and make a go of this because I am slowly running out of options....They were talking about "Home Schooling"...OMG no way....lol....

    The car is fixed now and touching lots of wood I hope it stays that way for a long long time...

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  7. morning... I do hope you are feeling better this morning.. you say your by yourself today, so do the basics and then lounge back and take it easy.

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  8. Oh Mandy I so relate to the car and the buses, we lost our car for some time when it was in a bad accident (not bad enough to be a write off) so insurance didn't allow for a rental car, so it was bus bus bus in the middle of winter, groceries lugging around, walking everywhere else.... ahh, the memories of being sooo tired.
    I am glad the car is back, I am glad the kids got into the school and hope they will like it (as much as any child likes any school)
    xxx Starry

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