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I’ve now got a whole shelf that is empty, at least for now. I’ll add reorganizing the kitchen cupboards to my to-do list


Yes, I do have a bookshelf project. Main problem is that H still hasn’t picked up the rest of his stuff – which means that one of my bookshelves is completely full with his books. I would box them myself but why should I do the work? Saying that though, I'll give him another week or two (he's on late shift this week so it isn't gong to happen this week) and then I'll just do it myself. I have a box of ornaments sitting in the basement that was never unpacked when we moved into my dad’s place. I’m going to go through it and find a few to put out in some of the empty spaces. The upstairs bookshelf will be partly donated to my son so his overflowing bookshelf can be reorganized, but again H's sbooks are still there at the mo.


I know that feeling. My to-do list is growing but I keep finding other things that need to be done before I can even think about decluttering or reorganizing. And on top of that S13 keeps making plans for the weekends so that we don’t spend the day just sitting indoors. He does get bored so easily so I don’t really mind if he plans something to do and lately he’s been finding free stuff so that’s an added bonus . And while my teeenage son still wants to spend time with his mum I'm going to make the most of it - it won't last long.

Definatly, spending time with your son is a priority over book sorting!

Just remember, if you end up dealing with H's books, you don't have to do a good job. Stack them in the corner, put them in plastic bags, or the worst moth-eaten box you can find.

Did you already threaten him with donating his stuff if he doesn't take care of it, or was that TTD?

Hmmm, I think we have mice in the garage. Maybe some cheese in the bottom of the box, then the books, then into the garage

Or is that just being evil

Here I was, being nice... I kind of like the idea of putting his stuff front and letting him know that you he can pick it up if he gets there before the charity pickup. Letting him think you called them first, of course.

Not guilty of that I'm afraid I've not got it in me to do something like that unfortunately. I may think it but I'd never carry anything like that out. I mean I couldn't even get the rotting shrimp right could I? lol.
I know what you mean about priorities, my priority at the mo is getting enough sleep which I'm still not doing! lol.

I couldn't do it either - nor the boxes in the mouse-infested garage LOL - no matter how tempting it might be .

Besides, it might encourage the mice to either stay in the garage when we're trying to get rid of them, or move into the house which we definitely don't want.

And I haven't forgotten about the goodreads app. I'm just trying to figure out if setting up a new Apple account will have any impact on the apps I already have on my iPhone. My H would know the answer but I'm not about to ask him . I wouldn't think it would but I'm making a list of what I've already got so that I can download them again if I have to.

Here I was worrying about S13 and he goes and shows me he's fine. Last week he came home from Cadets and wanted to quit but couldn't say why, which was really strange because he's loved Cadets since his first day. All weekend he was fine and quite happy out fundraising for the Corps, but he kept saying that doesn't want to go to the weekend camp in October. Anyway, he came home from Cadets last night and proudly announced that he has been made mentor to one of the newbies - who also happens to be a buddy of his from school. And he's also decided that maybe he does want to go to camp after all. Guess he just needed a little shot of self-confidence .

Tonight is Meet The Teacher night at his school. Normally H would swap shifts if he was on nights so that he could go as well, but not this year. It's going to just be me and S13 as H simply said "I'm on lates so I can't go". S13 is really looking forward to having me meet his teachers for some reason - more so than usual. On the way home it'll be our usual Wednesday night stop at the library. Might even take S13 for a donut after the library as a treat

Maybe he's been doing well at school and get some good marks from the tutors My H is exactly the same, I don't even bother asking him anymore!
Good to hear as well that he's decided to stay on at cadets His weekend at camp will give you a break, unless you're going as well? lol.
Hope all goes well tonight, I'm sure he'll be fine