I've been doing a lot of lately.
Hoovering.
Dusting.
Tidying.
Washing dishes/clothes.
Cleaning
Hanging clothes on the washing line and 5 minutes later bringing in clothes from the washing line because it's bloody raining again.
Trying to sand down and paint the front door in between said bloody rain.
Chasing after the rabbit because it's escaped again.
Apologising to the man down the road who doesn't appreciate his nice garden being devoured by escaping rabbits.
Boring cooking.
And moaning.
A lot.
Things I would rather be doing.
Watching this little boy and kitten watch the tele (did you know that little kittens like to watch Ben 10 ? )
I'm going to try and insert a photo now and if Typepad plays me up I'm going to punch it's lights out.
No, it's o.k. Typepad has escaped my wrath this time.
I'd also rather be finishing this
and this
and these little twinnies
and finally I wouldn't mind doing a bit of snoozing on the sofa like this
Can you tell I'm in a bad mood ?
Ohhh, love the blue kitty, so cute! I want one! Erh, wait, actually I have one. But so small anymore...
Posted by: deedeen | July 18, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Oh wow where did you get that beautiful green yarn from?
Posted by: Sarah | July 18, 2008 at 03:29 PM
so am I - really grumpy, and all I want to do is sleep !
Posted by: Josephine | July 18, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Leave the housework, life's too short - go do the fun stuff. School holidays in a few days time and it won't be worth cleaning anyway! Loving those twin bunnies - are they conjoined or just look that way in the pic? ;0)
Posted by: Caroline B | July 18, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Well, whether you intend it or not, at least when you are in a bad mood...you're funny! I adore the picture of your little one with the kitten! How cute is that! I agree with an earlier poster about the chores. Or you could try this...do one chore, then take an hour to play, do another chore...and so on. That way you get the work done and get to have fun too!
Posted by: Loralynn | July 18, 2008 at 04:58 PM
:)
bad mood or not, nice to read your words again! you always make me laugh. thanks for that.
Posted by: eireann | July 18, 2008 at 05:03 PM
oh, i love those little twinnies. they are precious!
Posted by: amandajean | July 18, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Well, I am sorry to hear you are in bad mood, but it was a rather funny post.
Posted by: Sarah | July 18, 2008 at 05:49 PM
You're funny even when you are grumpy! The twins are really precious, well done! And the little man in front of the tv is adorable, he looks so serious!
Do take time off from the chores why don't you!
Posted by: Christine | July 18, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I like both sets of twinnies!
Posted by: Lynn | July 18, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if houswork could be done once and for all: one big round of dusting, hoovering and washing and then never again?
Until they invent something like that I'll just keep reminding myself that "housework won't last, but hugs and kisses are for ever" - at least that's the excuse I'm using, and I'm going to stick to it ;-)
Both sets of twin are lovely, and that picture of boy and kitten - precious! Thank you for sharing this, and for that you have my permission to have fun the rest of the day!
Posted by: mathea | July 18, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Right now, I would rather be sitting in your kitchen, drinking a cup of tea, chatting and looking in on your beautiful little boy.
If that's not an option, then I'd rather be sitting on the rocker in the midst of the dead weeds with you knitting and those kidlets of yours chasing the dogs.
I'm easy -- either option works for me.
xxoo
A
Posted by: Anna H. | July 18, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Your twinnies are so sweet. As for the bad mood... what about a chocolate bar.. that always makes me feel better!
Posted by: Renee | July 18, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Kittens like Cinderella too.Or at least ours do.That where they are right now all tucked up in bed.So sweet.So peaceful!
Posted by: Kristy | July 18, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I have to say your list of things you'd rather be doing is wonderful, I hope you get to do some of it. The knitting looks like fun.
I love love love the twinnies!!! And your little one watching TV with his kitten, how adorable!
Posted by: Pink Sky | July 18, 2008 at 08:27 PM
hee hee! love the picture of the boy and kitty watching telly. too cute.
so much cuteness on your blog! i love it. ;)
hope you get outta the bad mood. i know just what you mean. i am GLAD it's friday. whew.
Posted by: Meg | July 18, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Boy, I hear that! The ac is not working here at work today and we are all sweltering with fans blowing on us and I just want to go home! Wahhh!
Posted by: Jenna Z | July 18, 2008 at 08:46 PM
So good to have you back, an btw, I'm totally feeling the whole grumpy thing...have managed to wipe out nearly the entire week at work moaning and grumping..roll on next week (eek!). Hope you get time to crack on with your projects, the twin bunnies are too cute. The kitties look so snuggly too, well done Mrs Tippytoes. Isn't it funny how they all have their favorite TV shows, ours love Meercat Manor and Sooty (but only the 80s version-wierd huh!
Posted by: Rhona | July 18, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Ok ,make a left at the second stop sign and then a right...(Next time your in that mood come to my house!!) I am proud of you without ever meeting you. I had 15 minutes of quiet and updated my blog and tried to finish my book. bad mommy with wrinkled clothes in the basket!!
Posted by: Tricia | July 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I've been doing exactly the same things! Except not as much tidying, and not chasing the escaping bunnies because Mr Fox got ours.
Definitely moaning, mostly about the rain, grabbing the washing from the line and the boring cooking.
And where are those gorgeous twins going?
Posted by: joanie | July 18, 2008 at 11:20 PM
have you cut your lawn recently? i haven't, because, like you say, it's raining every five minutes. would you add that to the list please lyn. ta
Posted by: hazeljoy | July 19, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Gorgeous photo of the kitten watching tv! You definitely need to stop doing whats next on the boring list and start doing something from the fun list. That way I won't be the only one ignoring the chores . . .
Posted by: Sharyn | July 19, 2008 at 05:24 AM
today was a day full of housework, no sewing for me today either. hope your weekend goes better.hugs
Posted by: barbara brown | July 19, 2008 at 06:20 AM
I hear you sister. Man, sometimes I wish I could just let it all pile up but the neat freak in me just won't let it! If my house is cluttered up a mucky I just can't get creative...... not that the constant rounds of washing, folding, wiping, pegging don't get me down.....I just wish I could get a payrise!
Love your blog, you make me smile/giggle/laugh, so thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Beth | July 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
ha, so you are there afterall, I thought if I visited enough times you'd eventually show up again! glad to have you back, love the twins, they almost certainly need more friends so forget the housework! just name one person in your family who even notices...
Posted by: Margaret | July 19, 2008 at 03:43 PM
I know how busy everything seems to be, but I was very happy to see your post. You are one of my favorite bloggers. The boy and the kittens are adorable. The twin bunnies are so cute! Thanks for the update.
Posted by: Marcia | July 19, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Vent all you want, I loved it! It was like you wrote the story of my life, but replace an escaping bunny with a car chasing Jack Russell terrier.
Posted by: backwoods boogie | July 19, 2008 at 07:20 PM
I tidied my house before we left on our trip, with the idea that we would return to a tidy house... It lasted 5 minutes. Now I've got an Everest-sized pile of laundry AND the house to tidy again. Oh yeah, my mother-in-law will be in town tomorrow.
So instead I'm reading blogs to see what I've missed. Maybe I can just keep the curtains closed and get the kids to be quiet when she comes knocking...
Posted by: Lil' d | July 19, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Kittens watching TV on little boys' laps! Too cute!
Posted by: Brenda | July 20, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Sorry to hear you are in a bad mood, the weather certainly doesn't help! When I hear housework calling I usually just lie down until it goes away! Play with the children, that is what they will remember when they are grown up, not if the house was always dust-free
Posted by: Christine | July 20, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I blame it all on the naughty rabbit making a run for it ;-) Surely Boy and kitten watching the TV made your heart glow - it did mine!!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | July 20, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Yippee you posted! I missed you! I've been lurking here forever, and I'm so glad you posted again. You have a great blog. I don't at all blame you for wanting to snuggle down. I'm right with you there, sister!
Posted by: Janeen | July 20, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Cute blog - just found you. Love your header! I REALLY love your pom poms!
Posted by: Arlene | July 21, 2008 at 06:14 AM
housework can never end, just left it for a while and do what you like. furthermore more, we like your crafting, so this gives you more reason to do your crafting. Oh..., i like your little twinnies, they are really fuzzy and cute.
Posted by: Pauline Perh | July 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM
do you know quentin crisp said after 4 years of not doing any housework it doesnt get any worse- I am experimenting with this principle- and don't say ben 10 too loud because my children all sing the theme tune and each try to finish faster than the others- I think your kittens could probably sing it better!
Posted by: dirftwood shack | July 21, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Oh those kitties look so snuggly.
Stare at them a while and see if it makes your grumps go away.
Maybe I'm just under their spell.
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | July 21, 2008 at 11:27 PM
mmmmm, i'm with you, good thing my husband makes wine...kinda takes the grumpola away a bit (i'm not a (total) drunk or anything--just saying). oh and we don't clean, just move every 2 years!
Posted by: susaninfrance | July 22, 2008 at 04:02 AM
I've been reading your blog for a while now, first comment today. You make me chuckle and brighten my day - even when you're in a bad mood! Twinnies are cute.
Posted by: Estee | July 22, 2008 at 07:04 AM
oh dear... i hope tomorrow will be better!
Posted by: Péitseoga | July 22, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Don't be cross. It uses so much more energy than being happy and gives you lines on your face.
Posted by: greedy nan | July 22, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I must admit to liking a bit of Ben 10 myself - its not just a boy and kitten thing!
On the BBC news yesterday morning they advised never to put more than 6 things on your (bad) to do list to stop you getting stressed over the things you haven't done.
I wonder if anyone makes lists of their lists - now that's just time wasting :o)
Posted by: My Baboo | July 22, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I hope you feel better soon, I guess we all have those angsty type days. Meanwhile the bunnies look super cute and the yarn for the knitting has really pretty coloures.
Dy
Posted by: Dyan | July 22, 2008 at 11:52 PM
What cute kittens! Great photos too. :)
Posted by: Darlene | July 23, 2008 at 07:35 AM
typepad being a dickhead is enough to put anyone in a bad mood : ) love the kitty and the sweet boy.Sometimes its good to let it build up.I know the kids don't really care and a glass of wine helps me ignore it too!
Posted by: clare | July 23, 2008 at 08:27 AM
omg, had a dream we met up last night, i was asking you about other peeps on flickr, and you were nothing like i imagined ... so now i have a head version of you and a dream version. i would much rather be crafting that wiping bottoms but with 3 young uns in nappies its my raisan detre at moment !
love the twins ... going to post a pic of my twins now. im my dream you said you were too busy to make bears ....
Posted by: raggyrat | July 23, 2008 at 12:57 PM
No, I don't believe you can really be in a bad mood and still put such sweet photos in here for us all to enjoy. Too much good stuff just ahead to stay grumpy.
Posted by: Elaine/Muddling Through | July 24, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Aw, I sympathise, real life really gets in the way of what we would rather be doing doesn't it? (says me who is sitting at the computer blog-hopping instead of doing the washing or the accounts!)
Posted by: Miaou | July 26, 2008 at 09:47 AM
you always make me laugh - wondering how you will find typepads 'lights' and when you do - please punch them a bit for me too!
lovely kitten pic - very sweet!
Posted by: katie | July 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Hang in there :) Tomorrow, tomorrow, its only a day away!
Posted by: Kristin | July 27, 2008 at 04:50 AM
god, i love your posts.
Posted by: tifanie | July 27, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Ohhh, I am so sorry for your bad mood but reading about your bad mood made me laugh and now I'm not in a bad mood anymore. Well, at least for a little while anyway. Some days are just meant to be grumbled about, I think! Hope you are knitting away or catching a cat nap now.
Posted by: Sandi Andersen | July 29, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Love the bunny twinsies.
And the kitties.
And the TV-hypnotized toddler is sweet as can be.
What a wonderful blog!
A new favorite for me.
Posted by: [email protected] | July 30, 2008 at 03:22 AM
Hi,
My bad mood(s) is(are) always gone after reading your blog !
;-)
Posted by: ilse | July 30, 2008 at 09:30 PM
There are far better things to do than housework! I love the photo of the avid TV watchers & the little bunnies are adorable!
Posted by: Jayne | July 31, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Hmm that's sounds like all the things I should be doing right now but instead I'm looking through the list of blogs that Jane Brocket recommends in the back of the Gentle Art of Domesticity, which brought me here. Love your blog! xx
Posted by: Hayley | August 05, 2008 at 11:11 AM
aaaaw! Your kittens are so cute!
Posted by: Lily | August 13, 2008 at 04:59 PM