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Still alive out here in the middle of nowhere!

I've had some time-management issues this month that have made blogging and commenting near-impossible. The Captain has been away and Rosemary's Baby's tutor had to take a 3-week sick leave. Living where we do, there's no one to take over when our tutor gets sick. The major lesson I've learned from this is that MY KID NEEDS HIS THERAPY!

Holy cow, he's been a little terror! I literally cannot spend more than one minute at a time on the computer or I go back upstairs to find the little monkey either raiding the cupboards and fridge of things he shouldn't have, or in the garage, trying desperately to figure out how to back the car out of the driveway for a joyride. He's suddenly napping at weird hours and appearing in my room expecting breakfast at 3AM. No-therapy-RB is killing me!

However, all should return to normal next week and I am to be banished to the basement, as my presence on the main floor during therapy sessions has been deemed a "distraction". The ornery part of me might want to argue, but to be honest, my basement needs a good cleaning anyway, and since I have a TV, treadmill and computer down here, I'm pretty sure it'll actually end up being good for me too. Prepare to be sick of me by Christmas.

In the meantime, go visit my friend and fellow blogger Granny Bob for an update on the amazing autumn colours in our area at the moment.

Have a beautiful fall weekend, everyone. I really will be back soon!

Comments

Linda said…
Enjoy your banishment to the basement and use the computer guilt-free!

Those were some pretty colors on Granny Bob's page. We're just starting to get some around here.
September 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Unknown said…
It sounds like you've had a busy couple of weeks! I hope that you have a great weekend!
September 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Laeli said…
Oh yikes! I'm tired just reading about all of that. Please, enjoy your lovely banishment in the basement!
September 30, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Granny Bob said…
Sorry life is tuff right now hoping things get better. I am not sure how to say this so I won't offend, but very glad you will be banished to the basement as I really enjoy your posts, and get a little cranky without them, selfish of me I know.Hope all is soon back to normal at your house and you get some time for yourself.Take care and keep them comming!
September 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Granny Bob said…
Hi again! no I guess I don't mind the link,but the pics are not that great but thank you for being nice and helpful, you are truely a very special person! Hugs
September 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Glenda said…
I was getting ready to send a sympathy card to the Captain, cause I figured surely she is dead! Go to the basement with honor and pride...be proud to be where it is quiet for a time! Consider it a mini vacation and blog a little. We all miss you and hope things get back to your normal soon!
September 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Debra She Who Seeks said…
Enjoy your enforced basement/TV/ computer time when it happens, you poor thing you!
September 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Dimple said…
You can look forward to banishment! Make a cup of tea, relax! Recharge for the end of your banishment and return to the main floor of the house!
September 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Jase said…
A really very interesting read! I hope you keep updating us with more info!
October 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Quirky Homemaker said…
Good Luck with everything!
October 2, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Frostbite and Sunburn said…
Banishment sounds like the perfect therapy for YOU. Enjoy!
October 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Telly C. said…
Lol hang in there! The basement will be a great get away.
October 5, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
I hope your down in that basement a good long time 'cause you are missed.

Lookin' forward to life gettin' back to 'normal' for ya.

God bless ya sweetie and have a fantastic day!!! :o)
October 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Anonymous said…
You are a superstar for dealing with all of this and still being so positive. I hope your life calms down soon my friend!
October 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
'Just checkin' in...have a wonderful weekend sweetie! :o)
October 7, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Granny Bob said…
Happy Thanksgiving, thought I'd see if there was anything new. Take care!
October 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Dimple said…
I have enjoyed your blog for a long time now, and I have awarded you The Creative Blogger Award!

http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/vba-rules/

Thanks for being you!
October 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Dimple said…
Ooops! I mean The Versatile Blogger Award! Sorry! (the link is right, though)
October 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Janine said…
Hi Wendy!! Where ya been? Is all ok? Things here are good... Rain rain and more rain... at least it isn't snow - yet!!
October 20, 2011 at 4:44 AM
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