Ok, I have given up on the wall.
For now, anyway.
Instead, I have turned my efforts into thinking of ways to hide the marks, without actually getting rid of them.
So we now have a pink cloth covery thing with lovely patterns on it hanging up, strategically placed over the marks of course!
And if anyone asks, I think I'll tell them it's there cause it's good feng shui!!!lol
2009年12月22日火曜日
2009年12月19日土曜日
Artistic talents
Today I have cried, scrubbed, and cried a bit more.
B decided he would be an artist while Mummy was busy doing something for a couple of minutes. In the space of maybe 3 minutes we went from having a lovely clean apartment to red marker pen all over the shoe cupboard, wall near the entrance, and the chair from the kitchen he used to climb on and do said 'drawings'. And if that wasn't enough fun for him, he then managed to draw all the way from his hands to his elbows in the process. AAAARGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
It seems I need to start a whole series of ありえない posts.
I have managed to clean off the shoe cupboard with nail polish remover, the chair is not quite there yet, B is nowhere near there (who knows how many more days of scrubbing that will take), and I still can't figure out what to do about the walls. Any suggestions?
EDIT
We are still battling with the wall.
We've tried paint thinner (a kind of turps) which dissolved the wallpaper and turned the red into fluoro pink!!! The wallpaper is textured which is not helping things.
Nail polish remover is also helping it turn pink but doesn't seem to be dissolving the wallpaper as much. Will keep trying with that I think. Have already used a whole bottle of the stuff!
And if all else fails will consider painting over it somehow or if that doesn't work, re-wallpapering!!!!!
B decided he would be an artist while Mummy was busy doing something for a couple of minutes. In the space of maybe 3 minutes we went from having a lovely clean apartment to red marker pen all over the shoe cupboard, wall near the entrance, and the chair from the kitchen he used to climb on and do said 'drawings'. And if that wasn't enough fun for him, he then managed to draw all the way from his hands to his elbows in the process. AAAARGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
It seems I need to start a whole series of ありえない posts.
I have managed to clean off the shoe cupboard with nail polish remover, the chair is not quite there yet, B is nowhere near there (who knows how many more days of scrubbing that will take), and I still can't figure out what to do about the walls. Any suggestions?
EDIT
We are still battling with the wall.
We've tried paint thinner (a kind of turps) which dissolved the wallpaper and turned the red into fluoro pink!!! The wallpaper is textured which is not helping things.
Nail polish remover is also helping it turn pink but doesn't seem to be dissolving the wallpaper as much. Will keep trying with that I think. Have already used a whole bottle of the stuff!
And if all else fails will consider painting over it somehow or if that doesn't work, re-wallpapering!!!!!
2009年12月16日水曜日
ありえない！
Why is it that what seemed like a good idea for a post when I was thinking about it last night now seems EXTREMELY boring and dull??
So to post or not to post.
Ok, I'll post.
But only because I'm still annoyed and need to get it out of my system.
This could be long. Start rant.
Yesterday was my 20th visit to the dentist since August.
Yes, that's correct. Twentieth!!!!!!
And I'm talking about August this year, btw.
Unbelievable, I know.
Ridiculous even. I know that too!!!!
It makes you wonder if they are doing things deliberately slow for the insurance money.
Now despite such a whopping figure, I am actually not one to neglect my teeth. I've had one filling (from when I was about 11), regular checkups for like forever, blah blah blah. But one thing, well two actually, have changed all this.
Pregnancy. Need I say more.
I noticed after having B my gums were a lot weaker and went to the dentist I always went to (which no longer exists) to get things fixed. And they WERE fixed.
Then I got pregnant with A and had a horrendous time of it (more on that in another post, it was pretty bad with B too) and it seems that between getting pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding and not being able to get to the dentist til nearly a year later has really done me in.
In August I went for a checkup and what do you know, bad gum disease and 8 teeth needing fillings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In such a short time?? How the hell did that happen???
I was in shock.
ありえない！is all I was thinking.
You have got to be JOKING, right!!!!
I just wanted to cry. I'm sure I had tears in my eyes.
Well unfortunately it wasn't a joke, and I have been taking the 2 kids with me ever since which is a hassle in itself. Time restrictions stress me out. Trying to get them both fed, dressed, cleaned up, in socks, then shoes, the shoes being on the right feet, out the door, into carseats, the 20 minute drive there, trying to park the car (this takes time, we have a voxy lol), toilet stops, and into the dentists by a certain time is STRESSFUL! Seriously, I allow plenty of time for things but every appointment turns into a major outing so I'm sure anyone with kids knows what I mean here.
Now the only reason I started going to this particular dentist which is by no means close by, was because it's in a huge shopping complex and they are open on Sundays and public holidays. Which if you remember are S's only days off. So appointment 1 was on a Sunday and S looked after the kids. Every other one has been on a weekday. AGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!! The head dentist wanted me there twice a week and he was like, the receptionists are qualified to look after your kids so bring them too and make sure you come as often as possible kind of tone. So that's what I've been doing.
Anyway, after a HELLISH experience yesterday I decided I'm not going back. It took an hour and twenty minutes to put the filling in, it being dropped in my mouth no less than 4 times during the process, the young dentist (only the 2nd time out of 20 appointments, thank goodness for that) shaking before he even started touching my mouth freaked me out but seriously, it was beyond a joke. Luckily for them I didn't choke. In the end the head dentist had to take over, and after everything was finally finished (there were countless stuff-ups in the meantime) the nurse was like 今日は本当に大変でしたね。すみませんでした。申し訳なかったです。疲れたでしょう。I actually felt sorry for her cause the shaking dentist was so unclear in his directions that the poor girl was like え? so many times. And she was the only one to apologize, despite it not being any of her fault.
I should have found somewhere closer to start off with but who would have thought it would drag on this long? And I felt bad for changing half way through. But there is a dentist with a special kids room and someone there to look after them across the road (maybe a 2 minute walk) from where we live now, so I've decided to go there from now on.
End rant.
Feeling much better now!
So to post or not to post.
Ok, I'll post.
But only because I'm still annoyed and need to get it out of my system.
This could be long. Start rant.
Yesterday was my 20th visit to the dentist since August.
Yes, that's correct. Twentieth!!!!!!
And I'm talking about August this year, btw.
Unbelievable, I know.
Ridiculous even. I know that too!!!!
It makes you wonder if they are doing things deliberately slow for the insurance money.
Now despite such a whopping figure, I am actually not one to neglect my teeth. I've had one filling (from when I was about 11), regular checkups for like forever, blah blah blah. But one thing, well two actually, have changed all this.
Pregnancy. Need I say more.
I noticed after having B my gums were a lot weaker and went to the dentist I always went to (which no longer exists) to get things fixed. And they WERE fixed.
Then I got pregnant with A and had a horrendous time of it (more on that in another post, it was pretty bad with B too) and it seems that between getting pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding and not being able to get to the dentist til nearly a year later has really done me in.
In August I went for a checkup and what do you know, bad gum disease and 8 teeth needing fillings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In such a short time?? How the hell did that happen???
I was in shock.
ありえない！is all I was thinking.
You have got to be JOKING, right!!!!
I just wanted to cry. I'm sure I had tears in my eyes.
Well unfortunately it wasn't a joke, and I have been taking the 2 kids with me ever since which is a hassle in itself. Time restrictions stress me out. Trying to get them both fed, dressed, cleaned up, in socks, then shoes, the shoes being on the right feet, out the door, into carseats, the 20 minute drive there, trying to park the car (this takes time, we have a voxy lol), toilet stops, and into the dentists by a certain time is STRESSFUL! Seriously, I allow plenty of time for things but every appointment turns into a major outing so I'm sure anyone with kids knows what I mean here.
Now the only reason I started going to this particular dentist which is by no means close by, was because it's in a huge shopping complex and they are open on Sundays and public holidays. Which if you remember are S's only days off. So appointment 1 was on a Sunday and S looked after the kids. Every other one has been on a weekday. AGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!! The head dentist wanted me there twice a week and he was like, the receptionists are qualified to look after your kids so bring them too and make sure you come as often as possible kind of tone. So that's what I've been doing.
Anyway, after a HELLISH experience yesterday I decided I'm not going back. It took an hour and twenty minutes to put the filling in, it being dropped in my mouth no less than 4 times during the process, the young dentist (only the 2nd time out of 20 appointments, thank goodness for that) shaking before he even started touching my mouth freaked me out but seriously, it was beyond a joke. Luckily for them I didn't choke. In the end the head dentist had to take over, and after everything was finally finished (there were countless stuff-ups in the meantime) the nurse was like 今日は本当に大変でしたね。すみませんでした。申し訳なかったです。疲れたでしょう。I actually felt sorry for her cause the shaking dentist was so unclear in his directions that the poor girl was like え? so many times. And she was the only one to apologize, despite it not being any of her fault.
I should have found somewhere closer to start off with but who would have thought it would drag on this long? And I felt bad for changing half way through. But there is a dentist with a special kids room and someone there to look after them across the road (maybe a 2 minute walk) from where we live now, so I've decided to go there from now on.
End rant.
Feeling much better now!
2009年12月10日木曜日
The moving diaries
Part 1 Tuesday 1st December
Unfortunately it's going to take another 10 days or so til we can use the net again so this post is going to be in diary form.
Is that even a form? Uh oh, better not let it slip that I minored in English Literature at uni! Nobody would ever believe me!! lol
Sorry, I digress.
I can't believe it's been over a week since we moved.
Time flies when you're having fun, hey.
Well finding new homes for everything has been fun, and the little walks we've been going on too.
But the rest of it?
Packing, lifting, pulling tables and things apart, more lifting, putting things back together, and unpacking come into an entirely different category.
Especially when you're the one doing 95% of it. Possibly more.
The first few days after moving are just a blur- S back at work and me unpacking pretty much covers it.
We were absolutely exhausted for days. Still recovering actually.
Ok, so the actual move.
We knew things wouldn't be done in a flash, but even so everything took a LOT longer than expected to do.
Mainly because B and A needed constant attention. And I stress constant.
A was teething (3 at once, poor kid!) and had no cot so I had to おんぶ her while trying to stop B and the cat escaping from the open front door all day long.
Cleaning, vacuuming, and moving boxes with what felt like a 10kg bag of rice strapped on my back for hours on end was NOT fun at all I'm afraid.
No more exercise for me this year I think!lol
S's parents came and helped on one of the days so FIL helped S carry all the heavy stuff (sofa, fridge, bed, cot, washing machine). S and I did everything else over the next couple of days. In the end (on the 3rd day no less!) my friend Y offered to look after the troublesome two which was a great help, and all belongings, furniture, people and animals got moved.
Things have settled down pretty quickly, and I'm already loving all the extra space.
We've been and done the neigbourly 挨拶 (aisatsu), given the obligatory washing powder, with some 柿 (kaki) or permissons thrown in for good measure.
Part 2 Wednesday 2nd December
Still rearranging furniture and trying to get organized.
The kids have been going to bed earlier and getting up earlier than they used to which is a good thing.
Must be the quiet.
Part 3 Thursday 10th December
We finally have been connected!!!!!!!!!!
Yay, yay and more yay!
Talk about a saga and a half!!!
Am dying to catch up on blog reading but that might take a few more days I think. lol
Unfortunately it's going to take another 10 days or so til we can use the net again so this post is going to be in diary form.
Is that even a form? Uh oh, better not let it slip that I minored in English Literature at uni! Nobody would ever believe me!! lol
Sorry, I digress.
I can't believe it's been over a week since we moved.
Time flies when you're having fun, hey.
Well finding new homes for everything has been fun, and the little walks we've been going on too.
But the rest of it?
Packing, lifting, pulling tables and things apart, more lifting, putting things back together, and unpacking come into an entirely different category.
Especially when you're the one doing 95% of it. Possibly more.
The first few days after moving are just a blur- S back at work and me unpacking pretty much covers it.
We were absolutely exhausted for days. Still recovering actually.
Ok, so the actual move.
We knew things wouldn't be done in a flash, but even so everything took a LOT longer than expected to do.
Mainly because B and A needed constant attention. And I stress constant.
A was teething (3 at once, poor kid!) and had no cot so I had to おんぶ her while trying to stop B and the cat escaping from the open front door all day long.
Cleaning, vacuuming, and moving boxes with what felt like a 10kg bag of rice strapped on my back for hours on end was NOT fun at all I'm afraid.
No more exercise for me this year I think!lol
S's parents came and helped on one of the days so FIL helped S carry all the heavy stuff (sofa, fridge, bed, cot, washing machine). S and I did everything else over the next couple of days. In the end (on the 3rd day no less!) my friend Y offered to look after the troublesome two which was a great help, and all belongings, furniture, people and animals got moved.
Things have settled down pretty quickly, and I'm already loving all the extra space.
We've been and done the neigbourly 挨拶 (aisatsu), given the obligatory washing powder, with some 柿 (kaki) or permissons thrown in for good measure.
Part 2 Wednesday 2nd December
Still rearranging furniture and trying to get organized.
The kids have been going to bed earlier and getting up earlier than they used to which is a good thing.
Must be the quiet.
Part 3 Thursday 10th December
We finally have been connected!!!!!!!!!!
Yay, yay and more yay!
Talk about a saga and a half!!!
Am dying to catch up on blog reading but that might take a few more days I think. lol
2009年11月21日土曜日
Last spurt
Packing is nearly done!
We've run out of boxes so no more proper packing til S gets home tonight.
Off to make dinner so I can a) use up stuff from the fridge and freezer, and b) wash up after cooking, so everything is ready for packing.
One more sleep til the big move! Yay!
We've run out of boxes so no more proper packing til S gets home tonight.
Off to make dinner so I can a) use up stuff from the fridge and freezer, and b) wash up after cooking, so everything is ready for packing.
One more sleep til the big move! Yay!
2009年11月18日水曜日
Take 2
We now have keys! Yay!
Last night S didn't get home til close to 10pm, so unfortunately we didn't end up moving any stuff. Hopefully he will be earlier tonight though.
Today was spent ringing around SO many places that need address changes. Water, electricity, gas, grocery delivery people, and credit cards just for starters. Then I started on changes I could do on the net, still only got through about a third or so of all that needs changing. Talk about information overload! My head is spinning with passwords and IDs at the moment! lol
We've given notice at the post office but that doesn't help with Sagawa or Kuroneko who seem to have taken over nearly half our postal items lately. Which means I have to tell anyone who sends catalogues and things our new address. I know Kuroneko will forward for a year, but we still have to ring Sagawa who apparently don't do forwarding unless you have a nice 担当者 who remembers you. Anyone done this before??
S was meant to be ringing Kuroneko, Yahoo BB and NTT today. Hope he got round to it cause I think it takes nearly 2 weeks or so to be able to use the net again!!! 8 working days not including weekends, it seems. No net will be a challenge, I'm sure!!
Last night S didn't get home til close to 10pm, so unfortunately we didn't end up moving any stuff. Hopefully he will be earlier tonight though.
Today was spent ringing around SO many places that need address changes. Water, electricity, gas, grocery delivery people, and credit cards just for starters. Then I started on changes I could do on the net, still only got through about a third or so of all that needs changing. Talk about information overload! My head is spinning with passwords and IDs at the moment! lol
We've given notice at the post office but that doesn't help with Sagawa or Kuroneko who seem to have taken over nearly half our postal items lately. Which means I have to tell anyone who sends catalogues and things our new address. I know Kuroneko will forward for a year, but we still have to ring Sagawa who apparently don't do forwarding unless you have a nice 担当者 who remembers you. Anyone done this before??
S was meant to be ringing Kuroneko, Yahoo BB and NTT today. Hope he got round to it cause I think it takes nearly 2 weeks or so to be able to use the net again!!! 8 working days not including weekends, it seems. No net will be a challenge, I'm sure!!
2009年11月17日火曜日
Keys
Just found out we will be getting the keys for the new place sometime today, not Sunday as we originally thought. This is GREAT news, because at the moment I have nowhere to put all the boxes I've packed, am finding it extremely hard to get to things not yet packed because of said boxes, and it's getting a bit dangerous for the kids to be running around the place with mountains of boxes piled up everywhere. So this means we can start moving stuff late tonight!Yay!
As of yesterday A has come down with a cold, so I'm in top gear to get everything done ASAP, before anyone else gets sick and makes the job any harder. Wish me luck!
As of yesterday A has come down with a cold, so I'm in top gear to get everything done ASAP, before anyone else gets sick and makes the job any harder. Wish me luck!
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