So it's Tuesday, I looked after dgd as DD2 has a course to attend, only another 4 weeks left I think. I took my washing with me and got it washed and dried.
Dgd and I did some shopping, I bought birthday presents for DD1's twins, clothes as they have lots of toys already, they are 4 soon. Dgd helped to choose the clothes, I bought her a t-shirt so she didn't feel left out.
Then back to the boat, DD2 dropped me off as I've left the car on her drive, it's easier than trying to move the car and boat and find somewhere to moor and park.
We are at Thatcham and will move towards Newbury tomorrow morning.
Scrimping and saving, ranting and raving. Past retirement age.
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My four daughters swap clothes which seems to work very well, for the grandkids. I wait till they visit then do they offers at Argos so they have something to play with here and then can take home.
You are so good at helping out all your family but I sometimes wonder - with all the back and forth - do you ever forget and go to the wrong house - or go to pick up the wrong child? :-)
I used to be fascinated when listening to colleagues going through all the permutations of who picked up what child when and where they were to go - they must have needed a software program just to track it all. One woman told me that her worst nightmare was losing track and leaving a child sitting outside a soccer field or hockey rink somewhere while she AND her husband both drove to pick up the other child!
My girls swap their children's clothes and then they sell them on eBay when everyone has put grown them.
Margie, I've always made it clear that I will not do full time childcare, I'm only doing extra at the moment as DD2 has a new job and is signed up for a course, her youngest starts school in 18 months so I expect my duties to lessen then. Also life on the cut is very isolated, I'm having trouble finding anything I can do that fits around CHS'S constantly changing shift system, so spending time with the family means I at least see someone other than my grumpy beloved.
I think it's interesting that you talk about the isolation - and I think it's a really important consideration that many don't think about when retiring or moving somewhere new. It must be especially difficult when living a more nomadic life. Are there any organizations for boaters/cruisers that might offer some thoughts on how to overcome this issue?
I can’t believe that the twins are four already. Are there any free/cheap workshops nearby? . I’m a voluntary tutor for an upcycling project and we charge £2 for a class of sewing, knitting or crafts using upcycled materials. Tea and a biscuit and lots of talking! We alaways have a waiting list despite running 6 different groups each week.
Margie, there seems to boat plenty of pub/evening events aimed at boaters but not much during the day.
I did finally find a local knit and natter but it is way out of my price range. Most of the things I'd like to get involved with have been scuppered by all the extra shifts CHS is doing. These should be less in September so I will try again then to find something that interests me.
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