The problem with not having a bloke around is that I immediately turn into an ageing version of Bridget Jones. It cannot be helped. There are jobs I can’t do around the house and events I want to go to but not really on my own.
I have started compiling a list of requirements for “man” jobs pre christmas. This isn’t meant to be a sexist list. If anybody knows any good female electricians or plumbers let me know.
1, Light in shed broken thanks to teenager clearly kicking ball into it or dangling from it.
2. Loo seat in top bathroom broken and now teenage son peeing all over the floor (or that’s his excuse anyway)
3. Extension leads need to be found and arranged strategically around a house that is about to have way too many Christmas lights.
4. Winter pruning required for overgrown bushes in garden.
5. Winter pruning required for overgrown bush myself, come to think of it.
6. Things vaguely wrong with my car (blocked tubes?) but can’t be sure exactly what the problem is so ignoring
7. Things vaguely wrong with me (blocked tubes?) but can’t be sure exactly what the problem is so ignoring (but getting exceedingly grumpy).
8. Require escort for Christmas parties and especially need gorgeous 25 – 40 year old to gatecrash ex husbands Christmas drinks party.
…and my list is only going to get longer.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:25 am
You don’t need a plumber to change a loo seat, a gardner to cut back a bush or an electrican to plug in an extension lead. Your soon to be 17 year old son needs to learn to earn his keep a bit more IMHO. XX
December 8th, 2009 at 9:36 am
You’re right. Need to sort him big time. BUT personally I think it would be unfair given he’s doing his A levels to expect him to take on a more responsible role in the house than he would have to if I had a man about….it’s not his fault I’m on my own. Lx
December 8th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I’m hopeless at this sort of thing: I’ll send The Frog Queen over…
December 8th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Is she the one that does everything? Good for her. Looking forward to receiving her shortly Lx
December 8th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I find winter pruning INCREDIBLY relaxing – nothing like hacking away at trees to make you feel better (on my job list for next week when the weather is supposed to be nicer)
I’d send Mr Muddling over if it would help …
December 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
That’s very sweet of you – thanks L x
December 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Sorry, up to my eyes in ironing and hoovering!
Have sympathy with the blocked tubes though…!!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:32 am
I’ll send Significant Other. He won’t do it, but he’ll tell you the best way it needs to be done. Or perhaps not!