* whew *
Patting myself on the back!

I vacuumed the kitchen/den/dining room and hall (these all connect together w/no doors, sorta a great room, but not exactly) AND the "guest" bath (which I sooo wish dh would respect as such) AND the computer room AND the laundry room. These rooms are what I always refer to as the "living area" of our home, and they are the parts that really I prefer to do when dh is not at home. BUT WAIT -- in addition, I vacuumed the "baby" room, for the first time in a LONG, LONG time. Amazing for me.

I also "focus" vacuumed the computer room, baseboards, tight spaces, etc. -- which is a far cry from saying it is completed, but is also a far cry from what it has had done to it in a long, long time, too. I really really need to declutter a LOT in here.

Vacuum is sitting in master bedroom, in my closet door, and I still must finish bedroom and master bathroom before I put it away.
I have no idea how long all this took, b/c as soon as I got started...
Phone rang... dfriend, late dmil's housekeeper, who wanted to borrow some money... just $40... no problem at all, and I knew dh would agree, but I had no cash on me at all and told her I'd have to call her back when dh got home b/c I was pretty sure he had enough in his wallet to spare that.
While talking to her...
Other Phone rang... dmom... I should call my duncle; she had said in passing to him and daunt that I was in the parade tomorrow.

He and daunt want to come to the parade; what time is it?
Started again.
Before I got finished...
Phone rang...
Dfriend again; she would not be home for another hour or so, could she call me when she got back in town? (Yes, of course, all was well.)
Before I got finished...
DH returned.
* whew *
But I finished the computer room before I even gave him more than a quick wave and hello.
Congratulations to
Mr. Lilac on his upcoming retirement!
You know, speaking of job stresses, this is possibly another issue at Fantasy Island -- that is where I told dmom that ds/ddil are living.

One reason ddil is working this additional shift this weekend is b/c the hospital where she works is kind of in turmoil. Closed down one facility, except for ER and some out-patient services, and of course caused a lot of job loss there (including one of my cousins, who was a very long-time, high-ranking employee.) Well, now they've decided for some reason that they are going to do huge, major renovations at ddil's facility, and will be transferring a bunch of patients to the now-empty other facility. * shaking our heads * Ddil is afraid her department may see some big changes, I think, and she may be planning for more job security if she already has her foot in the door at the other place, too.
Good luck with the interview,
Elizabeth!
Yeah,
Harmony, you're right -- everybody has drama in their family, I think. BTW -- I am so glad to hear you are feeling a little more energetic. It has been a long time coming and I know you are so sick & tired of feeling sick & tired. (((BIG HUGS))) Hope that is all behind you now and your days just get better and better.
And ditto to returning the seed packets! How frustrating.
Ooohhh...
Harriet... that is just beyond frustrating...
she held it, closed, and read aloud from the receipt. When the receipt read correctly, she handed the bag back saying, "It will all be in there."
Oh. My. Goodness. Didn't you want to just spill the whole bag back in the window and say LOOK AGAIN!!! AAAAAUUUGHHH!!
Of course, this is a common complaint here too... we always try to check the bag before we leave, but sometimes, you know... you get in a hurry... get home... open it up and ooohhh... so aggravating.
Hmmm... guess if I cooked MORE, this would happen LESS, right?
In better news, it sounds like bathroom progress is moving along well...
I always have such good plans and intentions, but my trouble is getting myself together to carry through and stay focused instead of getting distracted with something else. I do much better when dh is not at home to distract me! Then, too, this house isn't as easy to work in as other houses in which I've lived. Don't know why I have this feeling---there are floors, walls, closets and furniture just like the others!
LOL,
Sunny... I do MUCH better w/out dh home, too... and I just wonder what the future will hold for ds/ddil when they move to dmil's house. Of course, MAYBE the new-to-them atmosphere, w/much more storage space than they are used to, will have an energizing effect on them, and create some momentum to get them going. Let me think... right now they have 2 very small (single door) closets, 1 * small * linen closet, 1 walk in closet, and 1 sorta half-closet (b/c the ac unit takes up most of the floor in that room.) At dmil's, they will have 4 regular closets, 2 walk-in closets, 2 other large closets (1 inside, 1 outside the back door, but well-sealed/enclosed/locking door) PLUS a basement, attic (not really enclosed, but partially floored) PLUS 3 outdoor buildings and an open outdoor shed. LOTS of kitchen cabinets as well... and 3 baths, compared to one right now.
Ooohhh... if only the wheels of "justice" would turn more swiftly... why on earth does dbil have to make everything take sooo long???
Need to get that 2nd load of laundry folded and put away... and the bedroom and bathroom finished.
And call my daunt -- ddad's sister -- re: parade. I don't want her to think her brother knows something she doesn't. Speaking of family drama. Which I won't anymore.

At least not right now.
AND P.S. *** Happy New Year to
Twins & family!!! *** I wish I knew more about Jewish holidays. I should read more.
EDITING (10:42 pm, about an hour later -- my time is an hour behind on my own thread; I don't know how it shows up for others.)
Bedroom is DONE. Vacuumed baseboards, crown molding, windows, all furniture in between, plus floors. Did not move furniture, just got what I could reach w/vacuum attachments.
Bathroom still to do.
Daunt -- got voice mail, left message.
* OH -- the reason I'm doing all this "focus" vacuuming is because I really skipped the bedroom and bathroom the last time I should have done them, and since it's the last round of the year, I am trying to keep up. The sad thing is, I really feel like I've done something if I vacuum a zone like this. Sad -- b/c there is sooo much more to be done. But you gotta start somewhere, right?