A new week and a new attitude Monday August 12, 2025

[blessedw2]

welcome to a new week!!!!

1. The Power of Dreams
Dream big, little one, so bright,
Reach for the stars and take flight.
With every step, you'll find your way,
A world of wonder awaits today.

2. Be Brave
When you feel afraid or shy,
Look up at the endless sky.
The courage is inside your heart,
Brave, strong, and ready to start.

3. You Can Do It
A mountain is big, the climb is tough,
But remember, you’re strong enough.
Keep going, don’t ever stop,
You’ll reach the top with one more hop!

4. Believe in Yourself
The world is yours, just take the lead,
Trust your heart, let it guide your speed.
When you believe, you’ll find the way,
To make your dreams come true one day.

5. The Adventure of Today
The world is waiting, full of fun,
Each day’s an adventure just begun.
Explore, discover, laugh and play,
Make the most of every day!

6. You Are Special
There’s no one like you, it's true,
You're special in all that you do.
So stand tall, be proud, and say,
"I’m amazing in every way!"

7. Keep Going
When things seem hard, don’t lose your pace,
Keep going, keep a smile on your face.
For every challenge that you face,
You’ll find strength, courage, and grace.

[blessedw2]

mom is in the hospital but it is a good thing. We caught the uti before it went bad.
I need time by myself and I am enjoying not having new people in the house today.

time to start:

[Nancy]

Morning thanks blessed for those quotes thoughts & encouragement.
Ty 4 the update.

I was up in the nite again sigh oh well.
Did my planning & reading while it was dark out still.
Bujo entry made.

Got up and will need a siesta later on.
Did up the dishes and goes em put away.

QT done but one journal will do it in a bit. It's a joy to have diff. books!
Walked while it's still cool out at 6.
Near century mark temps. today & tomorrow.

Bfast not yet.
Slept pretty well when I did sleep went to bed on time.

[Lady Maverick]

Good morning

Blessedw2 - Thank you for the start and wise reminders. I'm glad you’re able to take a small break from caregiving while your mom is in the hospital. You’re handling tough challenges!

Today marks the first Monday of the new school year. The morning began with the school alarms ringing at 7 a.m. to wake up both teens. DD14 has been dropped off at school, and DS17's homeschool assignments are organized on his Google Calendar.

DD14 will finish school at 1 p.m. today for her appointment at Psychology Specialists in the capital city. This appointment begins her autism evaluation, something I hesitated to pursue for a long time. However, DD14 has been persistently asking for this evaluation over the past couple of years. We'll be traveling about 160 miles today to make it happen.

[blessedw2]

good morning again - it IS so nice to have a couple days - not so much mom as much as having so many people constantly coming in and out of the house - I love people but the noise and constant flow of people is mentally overwhelming. Between the people, mom, dogs and life there isn't any quiet even at night because I listen in for mom at night.

I have the piano tuner in -he looks younger than the last time - lol how did he do that lol.
I thought that would be nice for mom and for me - dd younger is here right now and she can work with me on my piano while mom is with us.

dd's suggested I go back to learning as it gives me so much joy.

I am using my card file full time now. write it down and forget it - the card will come up again.

Good morning d lady!
I hope you and your sweet kiddos have a wonderful school year!!!
did your ds graduate? junior year?
lots of driving - may it be traffic free and enjoyable.

hi d Nancy
sorry you were up again last night - hope you get a good night sleep tonight.
hope the heat isn't oppressive for long.

good morning everyone

[blessedw2]

listened to the state horticultural pod cast.
emptied dw
washed bird baths
let dogs out
breakfast and meds
cleaned one counter.
fed birds.

I need to stop by mom's

[Harriet]

"up in the night" - I was, as well, having to take a pain pill at something like 2 or 3, posting with the Fun and Games villagers briefly. This pain from the nerve that was hit at Friday's procedure is just giving me a fit. It has a sciatic feel to it. Very little sleep, probably 3 hours but I'll yield to the smart watch opinion when I check my phone later.

I'd thought HRH wanted to do errands today, but he's decided on tomorrow since one script will take that long to fill. I'm just as glad, because I can concentrate on my 3 items plan around the house:
clean,
declutter,
desk day.

Glad that lucylee was able to come in and write a nice long post. So sorry ddil's back is still so painful.

Hoping to hear that Ramblin' continues to improve. No, lifting too much would have to be off-limits, wouldn't it?

160 miles, LadyM - safe and uneventful travels, good results I hope.

((blessed)) The prophylactic daily dose of D-Mannose brought my dear aunt's recurrent UTIs under control.

The verse is meaningful, wise. You know I will probably attribute it to you in my mind because you appreciated it enough to bring it, lol, but did it have an author you could find? I wouldn't put it past your talents at all.

[Ramblinrose]

Harriet… I am right there with you with no sleep. Most likely due to steroids

I am still feeling puny. Sure the sinus infection is effecting the way I feel. Constant sinus infection was the reason for the surgery but I’ve been on meds for it off and on since April. Dr was surprised to find it during the procedure but know it was possible. I didn’t but it explain s my headaches and not feeling myself for a long time.

[blessedw2]

thank you for sharing d harriet!!
I am sorry your nerve endings are giving you problems - I am so sorry you are in pain. I am sorry that they hit the nerve ending. Praying your nerve endings calm down fast!
I hope you enjoy your time at home!!!

hi d rose!
so sorry you are feeling yucky!!!
praying your sinus heals fast!

hello all

counters are spiffy
stove is cleaned
dh is washing his cloths
set up meds for the week

feeling guilty about not going to mom's yet. we do have her helper there.

[Lady Maverick]

Homeschool finished at 11:28 a.m. today. It is the start of our 10th year of homeschooling. Wow. Never during the time raising the other kids did I ever consider homeschooling them. I still question myself about 10 times a day for doing it, but deep down, I know it’s the only option that works for DS17.

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