oh SubC, I know how irritating it is when we have to look at something we don't like day after day! My husband went to buy a washer and dryer 16 years ago when I was in the hospital for a week. I TOLD him "just anything BUT the ones with the rainbow colored dial settings, I don't like those." But of course those were on sale and he got them. And as shallow as it is, I have thought about it almost every time I do laundry all these years. I should have just painted over it or something. But now this set is dying and I am going to be the one choosing!!

Teen has made progress over the years and sometimes DOES clean up the rage mess themselves. But this time teen is inpatient for a week or two, and I figured it would be emotionally better if it is cleaned up now, and not a reminder hen they get home.

Today is my day off and so far I:
- put in a load of wash
- took two boxes of donations to the car
- added the air fryer and a couple of wreaths to the donations
- threw out some trash and two boxes from the garage
- found the Tot sized small box of clothing in there, got out the summer things and put them in my car to give to Tot to wear
- found the Tot age appropriate toys (2 tubs) and brought them inside. I will switch out the ones more suited for a 1-2 yr old and put out the 3-4 year old ones, and put the tubs back. Some may be donated, but I already pared it down significantly.
- trimmed the branches on a front tree and roses again, and put them in the green bin
- watered the plants in front
- made an appointment for a pedicure this afternoon

Wow! See, this is why I love this forum. I thought I did not get much done but it looks great when I list it out!

I hope you can get a vacation, Road. Let him stay home and watch the dog, and YOU go!

I will focus on surrounding myself with things that are soft, sturdy and beautiful!

SubC, aww Bean, I hope he feels better quickly. Sounds like he is not too bad right now.

Did the format or font or something change just now on this forum?? Or did I click something?

I have another laundry load going.

I also went into the very hot garage and swept up 90% of the glass and ceramics that teen with autism smashed in a rage the other day. My poor, pretty ceramic pots that I was going to put plants in, and mason jars. One had legos in it, so those were mixed into the shards but I picked them out. The whole thing makes me sad. Shards over about half of the whole 2 car garage. It was too hot to move items that had shards under them, so that will have to wait. This is why I gave up.

It made me kind of depressed. But also made me want to go in that garage and get rid of most of the items in there. There is even an air fryer sitting in there that I have no idea where it came from. We have an air fryer in the kitchen. DH bringing in more hoard? It's going to be donated.

SubC, aww Bean, I hope he feels better quickly. Sounds like he is not too bad right now.

Did the format or font or something change just now on this forum?? Or did I click something?

I have another laundry load going.

I also went into the very hot garage and swept up 90% of the glass and ceramics that teen with autism smashed in a rage the other day. My poor, pretty ceramic pots that I was going to put plants in, and mason jars. One had legos in it, so those were mixed into the shards but I picked them out. The whole thing makes me sad. Shards over about half of the whole 2 car garage. It was too hot to move items that had shards under them, so that will have to wait. This is why I gave up.

It made me kind of depressed. But also made me want to go in that garage and get rid of most of the items in there. There is even an air fryer sitting in there that I have no idea where it came from. We have an air fryer in the kitchen. DH bringing in more hoard? It's going to be donated.

Congratulations on becoming a mom and having it be your best day!

Btw my cat has a limp not a limo.

All is going well with mom. I'm grateful for that.

Congratulations on becoming a mom and having it be your best day!

Btw my cat has a limp not a limo.

All is going well with mom. I'm grateful for that.

Went to the recycling hub in the city.

Took 4 feed bags plus two plastic grocery bags of things that are hard to recycle plus a few random loose items. Most came out of my basement where they have been accumulating.

Last day of camp for me tomorrow.

Went to the recycling hub in the city.

Took 4 feed bags plus two plastic grocery bags of things that are hard to recycle plus a few random loose items. Most came out of my basement where they have been accumulating.

Last day of camp for me tomorrow.

hello friends,

I had a long week, very busy. Today I had off. I had to take my car n for an oil change, tire rotation and minor repair. They are telling me it needs another $1k in work soon, but that is making me wonder how much I could get for it if I sold it to the dealership and bought something smaller, newer, and cheaper. It is an suv so it takes a lot of gas and would be more expensive than a car. I dunno.

Enjoying my grandkids.

What I got done today:
- washed and dried 2 loads of clothing. Folded one.
- took out all the trash (it's trash day)
- picked up all the junk and trash in the family room, which dh has hoarded up. Took out one bag of trash from there.
-washed out my dog's ears. I still need to add ointment.
- let dog play while I did some poop scooping

I am working on other areas. Major problem, teen's cat has fleas. We have never in 25+ years had fleas on an animal here. It is an inside cat and there seem to be no fleas on the dogs. so don't know how he got them. Teen saw jumping bugs all over there room, caught one and the vet and pest control said fleas. Teen is gone for a week or two so it falls to me. I put flea control on the dogs and cat. A guy came and sprayed the wall edges around teens room. Now I have to wash ALL teen's laundry, bedding, towels everything and vacuum and clean their room. Also other rooms just in case, but they seem to be isolated to teen's room for the most part. But man, it s exhausting. So I am working on that as I am able.

What are you all up to?

hello friends,

I had a long week, very busy. Today I had off. I had to take my car n for an oil change, tire rotation and minor repair. They are telling me it needs another $1k in work soon, but that is making me wonder how much I could get for it if I sold it to the dealership and bought something smaller, newer, and cheaper. It is an suv so it takes a lot of gas and would be more expensive than a car. I dunno.

Enjoying my grandkids.

What I got done today:
- washed and dried 2 loads of clothing. Folded one.
- took out all the trash (it's trash day)
- picked up all the junk and trash in the family room, which dh has hoarded up. Took out one bag of trash from there.
-washed out my dog's ears. I still need to add ointment.
- let dog play while I did some poop scooping

I am working on other areas. Major problem, teen's cat has fleas. We have never in 25+ years had fleas on an animal here. It is an inside cat and there seem to be no fleas on the dogs. so don't know how he got them. Teen saw jumping bugs all over there room, caught one and the vet and pest control said fleas. Teen is gone for a week or two so it falls to me. I put flea control on the dogs and cat. A guy came and sprayed the wall edges around teens room. Now I have to wash ALL teen's laundry, bedding, towels everything and vacuum and clean their room. Also other rooms just in case, but they seem to be isolated to teen's room for the most part. But man, it s exhausting. So I am working on that as I am able.

What are you all up to?

Lila,

I'm sorry. Fleas are awful. Hopefully the pet stuff will kill them all.

Enjoying grandkids is good though.

Mr. kitty was chasing a mouse in the living room this morning. It got away. I set a trap, but need to set more.

Camp was fun and is over now. I am wiped out.

I was supposed to have Bean two days next week, but as of right now he has a temp of 103 and is waiting for covid results. They called his doc, and he is happily playing in his sandbox eating popsicles. (Doc said Tylenol and popsicles.) they sent video so I won't worry.

Lila,

I'm sorry. Fleas are awful. Hopefully the pet stuff will kill them all.

Enjoying grandkids is good though.

Mr. kitty was chasing a mouse in the living room this morning. It got away. I set a trap, but need to set more.

Camp was fun and is over now. I am wiped out.

I was supposed to have Bean two days next week, but as of right now he has a temp of 103 and is waiting for covid results. They called his doc, and he is happily playing in his sandbox eating popsicles. (Doc said Tylenol and popsicles.) they sent video so I won't worry.

Tatoulia, will your intern be working remotely?

I'm sorry the subway scared you.

Lila, I'm glad you are getting lots of time with tot and mini tot.

How is the planning going?

The swelling is almost all gone from the hand and the break in the skin has closed, so the head is definitely worse now. It's healing though - because it itches.

I have reached the tired part of the week already. 4 more days. I like the job, but the logistics are hard.

Today we are building armatures for our paper mache sculptures and starting our fantasy costumes. I am taking in two grocery bags of styrofoam food containers that have been sitting in my basement because I can't recycle them. My boss said they would be good for the armatures.

Tatoulia, will your intern be working remotely?

I'm sorry the subway scared you.

Lila, I'm glad you are getting lots of time with tot and mini tot.

How is the planning going?

The swelling is almost all gone from the hand and the break in the skin has closed, so the head is definitely worse now. It's healing though - because it itches.

I have reached the tired part of the week already. 4 more days. I like the job, but the logistics are hard.

Today we are building armatures for our paper mache sculptures and starting our fantasy costumes. I am taking in two grocery bags of styrofoam food containers that have been sitting in my basement because I can't recycle them. My boss said they would be good for the armatures.

Great use of the styrofoam, SubC.

I'm exhausted too. I have to see mom tonight. Haven't seen her since Saturday. My intern will be remote through the summer and part time instead of full time. I'm glad we will still have her.

I'm in my third load of laundry. Cat blankets. My poor old cat has some fur matting but she won't let me fix it. She is short-haired but with age, she's looking more unkempt. I know one of her back legs bother her. She fell a number of years ago and has had a limo. Now when I brush her that area hurts. And there's no getting at the tummy.

I'm working from home today, then back in office on Wednesday and Friday. We will probably get out early on Friday. If so, the announcement will be made on Thursday. And if they don't, we all will be devastated. My admin and I will likely be the only people in the office on Friday.

Great use of the styrofoam, SubC.

I'm exhausted too. I have to see mom tonight. Haven't seen her since Saturday. My intern will be remote through the summer and part time instead of full time. I'm glad we will still have her.

I'm in my third load of laundry. Cat blankets. My poor old cat has some fur matting but she won't let me fix it. She is short-haired but with age, she's looking more unkempt. I know one of her back legs bother her. She fell a number of years ago and has had a limo. Now when I brush her that area hurts. And there's no getting at the tummy.

I'm working from home today, then back in office on Wednesday and Friday. We will probably get out early on Friday. If so, the announcement will be made on Thursday. And if they don't, we all will be devastated. My admin and I will likely be the only people in the office on Friday.

I hope you had a good visit with mom Tatoulia.

Today is my dd1's bday. 30 years ago I became a mom. One of the best choices I ever made!

Three more days of camp. House is a wreck. I've lost counters and half a couch. Things are spread out in the basement.

I picked up some racks by the side of the road yesterday that I *think* I am going to use at school, but I might keep them..

Much to do! Carry on!

I hope you had a good visit with mom Tatoulia.

Today is my dd1's bday. 30 years ago I became a mom. One of the best choices I ever made!

Three more days of camp. House is a wreck. I've lost counters and half a couch. Things are spread out in the basement.

I picked up some racks by the side of the road yesterday that I *think* I am going to use at school, but I might keep them..

Much to do! Carry on!

Lila, when I drop off things to donate, I picture my house being lighter. I imagine it weighing less. It's a visual that works for me because it's not visibly noticeable that I got rid of things. But I imagine it weighing less. Now it's automatic. I get the automatic thought of lightness.

SubC glad you are keeping a good eye on the hand and head. Just as I'd expect from you!

Hello CM, road, Becky, and all others.

I ended up doing quite a bit of walking today. Some of it unexpected. A friend who is sick with covid (very sick, fever, etc but thankfully no lung involvement) ran out of tests, so I brought her four and some groceries she needed. I did take the subway to her house and then walked home. The subway was filled with animals. Not real animals, just people misbehaving and a tad scary. Actually the people alone were some of the scarier ones. Oh well.

I'm home and showered.

I did work today meaning my job. My worst employee quit (thankfully) so I'm doing some of her work til the replacement is hired. The job hasn't posted yet. Hopefully I'll find someone. I did a little shopping and visited with BF. I did not see mom. I was going to go over and then at 8 PM I found out my friend needed tests and juice and oatmeal. So here it is 10:50 PM and I'm just out of the shower.

Off to bed. I have to go into office tmr. Not happy about going in on a Monday but my intern leaves this week and a friend in another dept (who worked with her on a project) suggested we have dinner. My intern will stay on for the summer but she's moving home so we will be on opposite coasts.

SubC I how are you today? That sounds really painful and very scary. I'm glad you are up to date on tetanus. I get mine on the 0s starting in 1990: so I know when I'm due. I really hope your finger isn't getting infected. Sounds like you have the forehead under control and I hope that holds true today.

SubC good job at the garage sale and for getting your jams. I love your time with Bean. So fulfilling for all of us (me included).

Lila, embrace the productivity! Don't lament that you aren't like that every day! Just embrace the truly productive day!

Yesterday I did mom's groceries (I took my car), dropped two bags off at goodwill (I swear I feel lighter), made lunch at 4 PM and fell asleep. I went back to mom's around 7 just to hang out. Then back here. So not a super productive day but I was good with it. I also washed my linen clothes yesterday and hung them in the bathroom to dry. I feel like I rediscovered linen this year. So much cooler. So easy to wear.

I'm doing a load of delicates now and having my first cup of coffee. Going to be another hot day but not super terrible.

What are you doing today?

SubC I how are you today? That sounds really painful and very scary. I'm glad you are up to date on tetanus. I get mine on the 0s starting in 1990: so I know when I'm due. I really hope your finger isn't getting infected. Sounds like you have the forehead under control and I hope that holds true today.

SubC good job at the garage sale and for getting your jams. I love your time with Bean. So fulfilling for all of us (me included).

Lila, embrace the productivity! Don't lament that you aren't like that every day! Just embrace the truly productive day!

Yesterday I did mom's groceries (I took my car), dropped two bags off at goodwill (I swear I feel lighter), made lunch at 4 PM and fell asleep. I went back to mom's around 7 just to hang out. Then back here. So not a super productive day but I was good with it. I also washed my linen clothes yesterday and hung them in the bathroom to dry. I feel like I rediscovered linen this year. So much cooler. So easy to wear.

I'm doing a load of delicates now and having my first cup of coffee. Going to be another hot day but not super terrible.

What are you doing today?

Good almost afternoon.

Tatoulia, I love linen, but it wrinkles so!

Slept in and started the day with my hardest/most important chores - the naughty goat got double breakfast to keep her still on the stand longer and I still didn't get her milked completely out. She has twins on her during the day though, so it should be alright.

Watered the trees dsil moved for me yesterday and disbudded the last baby goat. I'm glad she was a single because she got my last dose of tetanus vaccine and the animal pharmacy isn't open evenings or weekends.

My hand is swollen and sore and discolored and hurts when I move it, but definitely not infected. Head is much better - a little sore and a little itchy. It was a pretty deep slice, but clean. The hand was more of a direct hit.

Lila, I agree about just appreciating the good say. In my experience I have really good days and then I am down for a while. One of my goals is to make the good days a little more frequent.

Hi road and Becky and cm!

I'm going to pick some beans and then have lunch.

Good almost afternoon.

Tatoulia, I love linen, but it wrinkles so!

Slept in and started the day with my hardest/most important chores - the naughty goat got double breakfast to keep her still on the stand longer and I still didn't get her milked completely out. She has twins on her during the day though, so it should be alright.

Watered the trees dsil moved for me yesterday and disbudded the last baby goat. I'm glad she was a single because she got my last dose of tetanus vaccine and the animal pharmacy isn't open evenings or weekends.

My hand is swollen and sore and discolored and hurts when I move it, but definitely not infected. Head is much better - a little sore and a little itchy. It was a pretty deep slice, but clean. The hand was more of a direct hit.

Lila, I agree about just appreciating the good say. In my experience I have really good days and then I am down for a while. One of my goals is to make the good days a little more frequent.

Hi road and Becky and cm!

I'm going to pick some beans and then have lunch.

Ouch SubC, I hope that all heals up quickly. The hand definitely sounds worse. I hope you get full function back soon - no infection!!

Tatoulia, nice work getting things out of your space. And spending time with mom is good... hopefully not frustrating.

I did church and got nothing else done but I count holding the miniTot good times! And I brought Tot over for awhile to play last night. I will go see them shortly as well.

I will remember what you guys said and embrace the great day I had yesterday. I have considered if it is something I could re-create. I had a lot of fresh fruit and half a grilled cheese for dinner the night before. Hmmm, will try that again perhaps?? Although I am avoiding dairy for the most part. Maybe fruit tonight.

I am going to prepare 3 more clothing items to return. I have those plus 2 other things and will take it all and return it tomorrow. I will drop off a box to donate as well. Good to clear some space. Maybe I can find a thing or two to throw in the donate box tonight before I have my son put it in my car.

I will also work on my planner today and sort out my week. I NEED to stop working so much and focus on home and my health and family, but the only way I manage to do that is with planning. I need to pick my 'days off' for this week and respect them by not letting more obligations in. I got 2 'days off' last week for the first time in ages, so am going to try and do that each week of the summer. If I can get 3 days off, or a couple half days, that would also help.

Will go over and check on the weight loss thread as well and update there.

Ouch SubC, I hope that all heals up quickly. The hand definitely sounds worse. I hope you get full function back soon - no infection!!

Tatoulia, nice work getting things out of your space. And spending time with mom is good... hopefully not frustrating.

I did church and got nothing else done but I count holding the miniTot good times! And I brought Tot over for awhile to play last night. I will go see them shortly as well.

I will remember what you guys said and embrace the great day I had yesterday. I have considered if it is something I could re-create. I had a lot of fresh fruit and half a grilled cheese for dinner the night before. Hmmm, will try that again perhaps?? Although I am avoiding dairy for the most part. Maybe fruit tonight.

I am going to prepare 3 more clothing items to return. I have those plus 2 other things and will take it all and return it tomorrow. I will drop off a box to donate as well. Good to clear some space. Maybe I can find a thing or two to throw in the donate box tonight before I have my son put it in my car.

I will also work on my planner today and sort out my week. I NEED to stop working so much and focus on home and my health and family, but the only way I manage to do that is with planning. I need to pick my 'days off' for this week and respect them by not letting more obligations in. I got 2 'days off' last week for the first time in ages, so am going to try and do that each week of the summer. If I can get 3 days off, or a couple half days, that would also help.

Will go over and check on the weight loss thread as well and update there.

Lila, when I drop off things to donate, I picture my house being lighter. I imagine it weighing less. It's a visual that works for me because it's not visibly noticeable that I got rid of things. But I imagine it weighing less. Now it's automatic. I get the automatic thought of lightness.

SubC glad you are keeping a good eye on the hand and head. Just as I'd expect from you!

Hello CM, road, Becky, and all others.

I ended up doing quite a bit of walking today. Some of it unexpected. A friend who is sick with covid (very sick, fever, etc but thankfully no lung involvement) ran out of tests, so I brought her four and some groceries she needed. I did take the subway to her house and then walked home. The subway was filled with animals. Not real animals, just people misbehaving and a tad scary. Actually the people alone were some of the scarier ones. Oh well.

I'm home and showered.

I did work today meaning my job. My worst employee quit (thankfully) so I'm doing some of her work til the replacement is hired. The job hasn't posted yet. Hopefully I'll find someone. I did a little shopping and visited with BF. I did not see mom. I was going to go over and then at 8 PM I found out my friend needed tests and juice and oatmeal. So here it is 10:50 PM and I'm just out of the shower.

Off to bed. I have to go into office tmr. Not happy about going in on a Monday but my intern leaves this week and a friend in another dept (who worked with her on a project) suggested we have dinner. My intern will stay on for the summer but she's moving home so we will be on opposite coasts.

hi all! Happy Saturday!

I did not get much done yesterday because I went over to my son's house to prep for them coming home from the hospital. I picked up their house and washed dishes and brought in some groceries. Then spent time with the 2tots which was a joy. Time well spent.

I did clean out the cabinet under the kitchen sink because dh put an onion in there who knows when and it went bad. omg the smell! So I pulled everything out, tossed a few jars (we save empty jars but I needed space) and put things back neatly.

You will be proud of me: there was a george forman grill in that cabinet for, I kid you not, 15-20 years!! Someone gave it to me and I never used it, not once. I always thought I would. I finally put it in the donate box. I am proud of myself, it's a big thing! Now stuff is not crammed in there, and there was even space to store a couple items that have been living on the counter.

Today I woke up with great energy. It is only 11am and so far I have:

-washed, dried, and folded one load of clothes
-loaded and run the dishwasher
-found the branch trimmers and went outside and trimmed hanging branches and trimmed the roses, and pulled a few weeds. All went into the recycle yard waste bin.
-Took down the curtains from the front living room window, washed them, and they are in the dryer
-Took down the curtains from the side living room window, and they are in the washer
-went outside with my dog, let him run around, and I picked up 75% of the doog poo in the dog area yard

I just made a vegan pizza and ate a few small pieces, and am sipping an iced coffee. Goals for today include putting my clothes away, cleaning the two big living room windows and sills and curtain rods, vacuuming the dust webs above there and then re-hanging the curtains. That is the hardest part for me (re-hanging, they are on clips) so I hope my son will get out of bed and help with this.

This is the most I have gotten done in ages. I do want to get things moved back into the room tomorrow, so need to finish dusting and cleaning the living room.

What are you cleaning and decluttering today?

hi all! Happy Saturday!

I did not get much done yesterday because I went over to my son's house to prep for them coming home from the hospital. I picked up their house and washed dishes and brought in some groceries. Then spent time with the 2tots which was a joy. Time well spent.

I did clean out the cabinet under the kitchen sink because dh put an onion in there who knows when and it went bad. omg the smell! So I pulled everything out, tossed a few jars (we save empty jars but I needed space) and put things back neatly.

You will be proud of me: there was a george forman grill in that cabinet for, I kid you not, 15-20 years!! Someone gave it to me and I never used it, not once. I always thought I would. I finally put it in the donate box. I am proud of myself, it's a big thing! Now stuff is not crammed in there, and there was even space to store a couple items that have been living on the counter.

Today I woke up with great energy. It is only 11am and so far I have:

-washed, dried, and folded one load of clothes
-loaded and run the dishwasher
-found the branch trimmers and went outside and trimmed hanging branches and trimmed the roses, and pulled a few weeds. All went into the recycle yard waste bin.
-Took down the curtains from the front living room window, washed them, and they are in the dryer
-Took down the curtains from the side living room window, and they are in the washer
-went outside with my dog, let him run around, and I picked up 75% of the doog poo in the dog area yard

I just made a vegan pizza and ate a few small pieces, and am sipping an iced coffee. Goals for today include putting my clothes away, cleaning the two big living room windows and sills and curtain rods, vacuuming the dust webs above there and then re-hanging the curtains. That is the hardest part for me (re-hanging, they are on clips) so I hope my son will get out of bed and help with this.

This is the most I have gotten done in ages. I do want to get things moved back into the room tomorrow, so need to finish dusting and cleaning the living room.

What are you cleaning and decluttering today?

Happy Saturday!

Lila, I am impressed with all you are doing!

Good job on the grill!

You have given yourself all that space! Plus, you will bless someone who really wants that grill but doesn't have it in their budget to buy it new, or you will bless someone who could have bought it new, but won't now, so you will save all the materials of creating and shipping another one.

This morning I did a little work in the garden. Then I went out to the feed store. I stopped at two yard sales and a Saturday market that I passed. At the first garage sale I bought a $10 lodge cast iron skillet that retails for at least $50. It is rusty but shouldn't be hard to clean up. It came with an extra lid. At the second one I spent $1 on a nylon tunnel for Bean. He has already gotten $1 worth of fun out of it. At the market I bought 4 half pints of jam. I am feeling very rich right now with my fancy jams!

Bean arrived when I got back. We have played and made hot bread. I made biscuits without him while he napped. And cleaned up some dishes. He should be up any minute.

Happy Saturday!

Lila, I am impressed with all you are doing!

Good job on the grill!

You have given yourself all that space! Plus, you will bless someone who really wants that grill but doesn't have it in their budget to buy it new, or you will bless someone who could have bought it new, but won't now, so you will save all the materials of creating and shipping another one.

This morning I did a little work in the garden. Then I went out to the feed store. I stopped at two yard sales and a Saturday market that I passed. At the first garage sale I bought a $10 lodge cast iron skillet that retails for at least $50. It is rusty but shouldn't be hard to clean up. It came with an extra lid. At the second one I spent $1 on a nylon tunnel for Bean. He has already gotten $1 worth of fun out of it. At the market I bought 4 half pints of jam. I am feeling very rich right now with my fancy jams!

Bean arrived when I got back. We have played and made hot bread. I made biscuits without him while he napped. And cleaned up some dishes. He should be up any minute.

hi SubC! Sounds like a nice day, with the tunnel and the bread etc, yum! I went to see the Tots and had a nice visit but forgot to take over a couple of things, so only stayed an hour. I will go back in a bit and take my big girl Tot out for ice cream.

Also, I got the curtains out of the dryer damp and hung them back up myself! I have never done it alone before. There are 4 floor length, heavy panels and they have like a dozen tiny alligator clips per panel on the rod to attach. But I got up there and did it! It looks nice and smells very fresh in my living room.

I dusted a bit but have not gotten it all done yet. I did clean the windows and the windowsills and rods before I hung the curtains. There is still much to do and I will try and dust a bit before I go back over.

I wish I had energy like I had this morning every day! I would have a clean house in no time!