Fall 2024 cardfile/focus weeks

[blessedw2]

yesterday I just couldn't concentrate - it happens.
I set an alarm for 7;30 but kept hitting the snooze button so now I got up at 10 am
mom has not been cared for yet.

things on my list
daily card file
shower
water garden - can't believe that as it is October 29th.
Tuesdays are bathroom days.

I am beginning to see the problem with the kitchen - I don't empty the counters and don't finish the littlest amount of dishes.

figured out mom's water needs at 115 lbs. is 9.25 cups of water.

I am feeling at a failure level today - I need help with the basement, back room, garden - I am very far behind.
called head of health personnel to get mom a helper (she will not be happy) - she won't be back until nov 4th.

2:32 so far behind. picked up sympathy cards -
got a coffee and water for d mom
stopped along the way for mom
got her ice cream
4:40 took mom to Cost co for candy. it's cheapest there.
I didn't find the small bottles of water there. it will be a chore for tomorrow maybe some caffeine free Diet Coke or Pepsi or juices for the cooler

[blessedw2]

I am working on enjoying my joy - working on peace during the day. I am feeling very grateful.

Goals:
Desk day: sympathy cards
dailies am dinner pm
(I want help with dinner and clean up) Everyone has been putting their dishes that aren't rinsed in the sink - I want them rinsed and put to the side or in the dw if empty.
take out annuals
water what needs watering

read for fun
read to learn

ordered Swedish pancakes for mom - as soon as it comes then I will go over there with her meds.
empty mom's car
empty garage if I can

11:27 am
mom is done.
time for s2s
counters,
put away in all areas room to room
dishes
stove top
swish and swipe
microwave
what's for dinner
sweep, vacuum, rinse kitchen floor

1:50 all my desk duties are done
I still need to have dd older - she takes care of my checking account - see if a check was cashed.

ordered groceries

I am struggling today - I keep on trying but it seems that my progress is at molasses level.

3:35 holy cow - d mom said that when she saw me emptying my fridge - dd younger said you can get it done all at once - I got rid of stuff and did a small bit of wipe off. it needs a good cleaning - at this time it's too late for that.
I can't feel bad about it.

I am so tired.

[blessedw2]

mom is up already 8:30
I ordered her breakfast!

9:36 am late breakfast
beautiful day here!

set up meds for brother

1. put the bagels I bought away in freezer
2. empty dw
3. wash counters
4. empty counters as well
5. stove
6. sink
7. microwave
8. floors in kitchen

9. sheets in bedroom

10. open boxes in front hall
2 pm set up table for halloween

calls
mammogram
bone density

[blessedw2]

November 1, 2025 Friday!

Halloween was lovely!

time to work.

[blessedw2]

November 2, 2024

waving
researched for voting on Tuesday
errands run
got money for d sis in law for Thanksgiving.

I have to be quiet bc dd older is interviewing d mom.
next: continue the round robin
took boxes from the inside and broke them apart
put the canned drinks and water drinks in their area

timer 2:33
6:20 pm. home after a couple errands.
mom wasn't as thrilled but we kept moving forward.

thinking about dh and wanting to take time with him.
thinking about activities for mom
making sure I go to the park district to sign up for class.

[blessedw2]

November 3rd - yay
Sunday I love Sundays

so far:
empty dw
put dd older's dishes from last night to the side and rinsed them for her to put in the dw.
dd older gave mom's meds
took my meds
need to buy a printer today or tomorrow

pouring outside
We need it
time for pulling Thanksgiving done
1:30 pm
2:17 pm

[blessedw2]

November 4th.
I woke up to clutter - every time I go to sleep I think (because I have been working) that I did a put away - nope!

I need to work on that! :
left to right dance around the house. I haven't made it past the kitchen and laundry
dishes are completely put away

what needs completing: make dinner out of the prepped ingredients from yesterday
I bought a new meat grinder for the beef stew - really cheap.

also needs doing:
sheets
sweep/vacuum and rinse kitchen floor
wash counters and put away
The stuff on the counters is overwhelming bc we don't have space for the expresso maker - dd Youngers and her coffees and my teas
spices - I don't have a place for spices that I need to easily reach.
my books - dh has the upstairs and his room - dd younger has her room and I need to do something with my master gardener books and other learning books that are on a counter where the telephone used to be)
do laundry room weeklies
wash dog blankets

[blessedw2]

November 5, 2024 vote
mom's meds am
mom's meds pm
meals mom breakfast lunch dinner treat
Tuesday
Bathroom day

dailies,
phone call - new dr., dentist, mam o gram bone density pond guy

electrician done
s2s done
lets go 12:11 pm
pull card file
12:40 fed cat /gave her a shot
dishes emptied and the few dishes from sink are now rinsed and dw.
dishes washing themselves in the dishwasher salon
counters cleaned
sink shiny
lunch leftovers eaten
called mom at 230 to check in
working in garage

[Nancy]

Thanks for the ideas!
I am realizing I"m forgetting the monthly missions so am trying a re-set on my systems
and got cards for this and other projects.

[blessedw2]

good for you dear Nancy!!! you're work ethic inspires me always! you inspire me!
it's a joy to be here on our board with you! I don't say that lightly.