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Marsh Mallow Monday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, historically used for food and medicine. It features soft, velvety gray-green leaves, tall stems (up to 150 cm), and delicate pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn. . Thriving in moist, damp soil, it is found in salt marshes, riverbanks, and gardens, and is excellent .for attracting pollinators.
The roots contain a slimy soothing sap (mucilage) and were historically used since ancient Egyptian time to create the original, medicinal version of the marshmallow confection, often mixed with honey. This was used to treat sore throats, bronchitis, and inflamed membranes.
Marsh Mallow has several culiinary uses - the young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, while roots can be boiled and fried.
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The roots contain a slimy soothing sap (mucilage) and were historically used since ancient Egyptian time to create the original, medicinal version of the marshmallow confection, often mixed with honey. This was used to treat sore throats, bronchitis, and inflamed membranes.
Marsh Mallow has several culiinary uses - the young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, while roots can be boiled and fried.
https://victoriananursery.co.uk//images ... ow-001.jpg
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Kittykatt
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Good morning everyone and happy Monday!
Stay safe in the storm, L.Ann!
KitKat, that sounds like a very good day.
Good to "see"you, Gma.
I hope you enjoyed your belated birthday celebrations, Helia. The cake sounds delicious! On a more mundane note, I use Barkeeper's friend to remove.mineral buildup from toilets. Bleach is good at taking care of any residual staining, but NEVER at the same time, of course!
Dogged, WTG with working internet and successful grocery shopping.
I finished another seam on my tablecloth yesterday and then crashed. So ... I still need to post my list for the week. There's lots of little things that need to be done today, so I need to attend to that first!
Stay safe in the storm, L.Ann!
KitKat, that sounds like a very good day.
Good to "see"you, Gma.
I hope you enjoyed your belated birthday celebrations, Helia. The cake sounds delicious! On a more mundane note, I use Barkeeper's friend to remove.mineral buildup from toilets. Bleach is good at taking care of any residual staining, but NEVER at the same time, of course!
Dogged, WTG with working internet and successful grocery shopping.
I finished another seam on my tablecloth yesterday and then crashed. So ... I still need to post my list for the week. There's lots of little things that need to be done today, so I need to attend to that first!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
To do:
Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
11.30 am -2.30 pm Royal Mail parcel collection
Tuesday:
DH WFH
8.45 am Matilda -boosters - vet
REMEMBER FLEA CONTROL FOR MATILDA - I think she needs a new prescription?
Pick up food for Fred and Matilda at vet
Can I drop off food our gang won't /dont eat any more at charity collection point at vet?
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Final touches to Waitrose order no later than 9pm
Remember to order extra milk for church on Sunday
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run?
Can I hoover the car?
12 pm parish lunch
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week, we're doing coffees after church
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Were doing coffees after church and there's also a brunch as it's our patronal festival. Remember MILK and BUTTER
Visit DF E for coffee? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
24/2 Matilda - boosters - remember her vaccination certificate and passport
Sometime when it stops raining - roofer L will work on Garage roof and small house job
11/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries: eBay #1 #2, #3,#4
Extras:
Order my meds
Stick label on package ready for collection
Take LO off email list for parish lunch
Make list of menu choices people have made (7 of us)
Email list to Farmer's Union
Put Matilda's vaccination certificate by my bag ready to go for tomorrow
Find health questionnaire from vet for Matilda,. complete and email across
30 minutes on my response to DEFRA consultation ( they estimate it will take 4 hours. I've already read through the material and had a good think about some of the issues raised, so hopefully it will take less time, but I'm still allowing myself plenty of time. Responses have to be submitted by the end of March, but I dont want to leave it until the last minute!) #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8
Order new orthotics - WIP
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2025
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Judeand Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH Launched
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
11.30 am -2.30 pm Royal Mail parcel collection
Tuesday:
DH WFH
8.45 am Matilda -boosters - vet
REMEMBER FLEA CONTROL FOR MATILDA - I think she needs a new prescription?
Pick up food for Fred and Matilda at vet
Can I drop off food our gang won't /dont eat any more at charity collection point at vet?
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Final touches to Waitrose order no later than 9pm
Remember to order extra milk for church on Sunday
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run?
Can I hoover the car?
12 pm parish lunch
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week, we're doing coffees after church
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Were doing coffees after church and there's also a brunch as it's our patronal festival. Remember MILK and BUTTER
Visit DF E for coffee? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
24/2 Matilda - boosters - remember her vaccination certificate and passport
Sometime when it stops raining - roofer L will work on Garage roof and small house job
11/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries: eBay #1 #2, #3,#4
Extras:
Order my meds
Stick label on package ready for collection
Take LO off email list for parish lunch
Make list of menu choices people have made (7 of us)
Email list to Farmer's Union
Put Matilda's vaccination certificate by my bag ready to go for tomorrow
Find health questionnaire from vet for Matilda,. complete and email across
30 minutes on my response to DEFRA consultation ( they estimate it will take 4 hours. I've already read through the material and had a good think about some of the issues raised, so hopefully it will take less time, but I'm still allowing myself plenty of time. Responses have to be submitted by the end of March, but I dont want to leave it until the last minute!) #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8
Order new orthotics - WIP
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2025
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude
and FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH Launched
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,
Freddie and MatildaCats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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Kittykatt
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Today has turned out to be a pleasantly mild 13C , and dry. So far.
No walk for me yet, as I have to wait in for the postman , but I've had a nice time in my garden, a good chat with Dnextdoorneighbour C, and even had my coffee out there again. I'm hoping to get a walk in later, but now it's time for the housework.
Edited to update: postman has just called, so I'm going for my walk now..
No walk for me yet, as I have to wait in for the postman , but I've had a nice time in my garden, a good chat with Dnextdoorneighbour C, and even had my coffee out there again. I'm hoping to get a walk in later, but now it's time for the housework.
Edited to update: postman has just called, so I'm going for my walk now..
Last edited by Kittykatt on Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:24 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
To do:
Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
11.30 am -2.30 pm Royal Mail parcel collection
Tuesday:
DH WFH
8.45 am Matilda -boosters - vet
REMEMBER FLEA CONTROL FOR MATILDA - I think she needs a new prescription?
Pick up food for Fred and Matilda at vet
Can I drop off food our gang won't /dont eat any more at charity collection point at vet?
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Final touches to Waitrose order no later than 9pm
Remember to order extra milk for church on Sunday
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run?
Can I hoover the car?
12 pm parish lunch
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week, we're doing coffees after church
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Were doing coffees after church and there's also a brunch as it's our patronal festival. Remember MILK and BUTTER
Visit DF E for coffee? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
24/2 Matilda - boosters - remember her vaccination certificate and passport
Sometime when it stops raining - roofer L will work on Garage roof and small house job
11/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries: eBay #1 #2, #3,#4
Extras:
Order my meds
Stick label on package ready for collection
Take LO off email list for parish lunch
Make list of menu choices people have made (7 of us)
Email list to Farmer's Union
Put Matilda's vaccination certificate by my bag ready to go for tomorrow
Find health questionnaire from vet for Matilda,. complete and email across
30 minutes on my response to DEFRA consultation ( they estimate it will take 4 hours. I've already read through the material and had a good think about some of the issues raised, so hopefully it will take less time, but I'm still allowing myself plenty of time. Responses have to be submitted by the end of March, but I dont want to leave it until the last minute!) #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8
Order new orthotics - WIP
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2025
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Judeand Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH Launched
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
60 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
11.30 am -2.30 pm Royal Mail parcel collection
Tuesday:
DH WFH
8.45 am Matilda -boosters - vet
REMEMBER FLEA CONTROL FOR MATILDA - I think she needs a new prescription?
Pick up food for Fred and Matilda at vet
Can I drop off food our gang won't /dont eat any more at charity collection point at vet?
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Final touches to Waitrose order no later than 9pm
Remember to order extra milk for church on Sunday
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run?
Can I hoover the car?
12 pm parish lunch
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week, we're doing coffees after church
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Were doing coffees after church and there's also a brunch as it's our patronal festival. Remember MILK and BUTTER
Visit DF E for coffee? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
24/2 Matilda - boosters - remember her vaccination certificate and passport
Sometime when it stops raining - roofer L will work on Garage roof and small house job
11/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries: eBay #1 #2, #3,#4
Extras:
Order my meds
Stick label on package ready for collection
Take LO off email list for parish lunch
Make list of menu choices people have made (7 of us)
Email list to Farmer's Union
Put Matilda's vaccination certificate by my bag ready to go for tomorrow
Find health questionnaire from vet for Matilda,. complete and email across
30 minutes on my response to DEFRA consultation ( they estimate it will take 4 hours. I've already read through the material and had a good think about some of the issues raised, so hopefully it will take less time, but I'm still allowing myself plenty of time. Responses have to be submitted by the end of March, but I dont want to leave it until the last minute!) #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8
Order new orthotics - WIP
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2025
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude
and FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH Launched
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1
x2 x3S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1
#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
60 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,
Freddie and MatildaCats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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kitkat
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Good morning Kittykatt!
Thanks for another fine start! Sounds like a nice day there?
We have another shade of grey... Not too cold but, unfortunately, windy - minus 10 C windchill.
Do you sew or embroider? (I saw your post about the tablecloth)
Today:
WHB
one outing with pup (likely a big store)
one with DH (medical)
also - need to cook (I wish I had LAnn's mealplan
Starting MR
BIAB
Thanks for another fine start! Sounds like a nice day there?
We have another shade of grey... Not too cold but, unfortunately, windy - minus 10 C windchill.
Do you sew or embroider? (I saw your post about the tablecloth)
Today:
WHB
one outing with pup (likely a big store)
one with DH (medical)
also - need to cook (I wish I had LAnn's mealplan
Starting MR
BIAB
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helia
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Thanks Kitty! We've tried liquid bleach in the toilet, but since there's a lot of water in our toilets and the stain is under water, I found it not very effective. Maybe I need to let it sit longer? I did not know there was a plant: marsh mallow. So interesting as I associate that name only with the candy.
We're weather twins, kitkat. Our windchill is reported to be -11.67 C -- but there's not much wind here. We're a light gray, and the sun might peek out later today.
Last night, my birthday celebrations were very enjoyable! The cake was awesome. I think I'll post a pic later. It was a lemon strawberry cake; dd27 made lemon curd and the icing had mascarpone cheese in it. There were also lots of fresh strawberries in it. It was SO delicious! Speeches were nice too.
I have a low key day, which means I need to be more disciplined so I don't waste it. I have a payroll meeting at 1 pm. I'll join on zoom, unless AC says I must be present in person. (With my new role, I'll start taking more leadership in the bi-weekly teacher meetings.) I also need to know what is on my midterm test and have a practice test ready for my students tomorrow. Other things: decluttering (always on the list), exercise, a grocery order or a trip to the grocery store. Writing and reading would also be great!
Dh is traveling to California for work again this afternoon. He was just in San Francisco at an academic conference for 5 days last week and tried to get out of the meetings tomorrow in Santa Barbara - but was told no.
He's taking the red eye back Tuesday night and will arrive ~ 5 a.m. on Wednesday. Wednesday evening, he'll be out giving an exam. This all means less cooking for me this week as I'll be on my own for dinner 3 nights.
Next:
- some qt
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
Later:
- squeegee and wipe down shower
- make bed
- reclaim kitchen
- menu plan and groc. list
- Kroger order? Or - go to Kroger today?
- put away groceries
- lunch
- after lunch clean up
- payroll: update gradelink week 2
- 1-1:40 payroll: instructor meeting
- dress to jog
- jog
- payroll: grade HWs turned in
- payroll: make midterm test
- payroll: make a practice midterm test
- payroll: prep for AR D4
- writing 30 minutes
- declutter 15 minutes
- text to CG
- other things?
- dinner: chicken cacciatore, rice, roasted veggies
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- health apps
- read for fun
- other things?
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions and weather website
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Mon 1-1:40 payroll: instructor su mtg/ groceries/ dinner: dh on my own
Tue 9 - WW?/ KSJ get together?/ 11-1 payroll: teach AR D4/ Dh out for the day?/ dinner: on my own
Wed
/ dinner: on my own
Thu 11 - 1 payroll: teach AR D5 - Midterm test/ 2:30 - 3:30 payroll: CA mtg/ 4-5 work out with AS/ 6:30 SS Vol. ESL/ dinner: TBD - quick
Fri dinner date with dh?
Sat 1-3 payroll potluck
Sun Church/ 3:30 - 6ish host CG2/ 6 - Host Sunday dinner for up to 8 people
Mon 10-12 be home for gas inspection
Tue 9 - WW?/ KSJ get together?/ 11-1 payroll: teach AR D6
Wed
Thu 11-1 payroll: teach AR D7/ 2:15 leave for airport - fly to Austin, TX!
Fri Enjoy Austin!! /3-4 payroll: exit exam? / Dinner with the Ks
Sat hike and dinner with the Ys
Sun church with the Ks/ fly home
February Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- remake guest beds
- can I spend some time decluttering in MBR?
This Week - Deskwork
- Writing progress - wip
This Week - Errands
- get Mom's bags of stuff to the charity
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
Mom
- go through bag of Mom's knick knacks
We're weather twins, kitkat. Our windchill is reported to be -11.67 C -- but there's not much wind here. We're a light gray, and the sun might peek out later today.
Last night, my birthday celebrations were very enjoyable! The cake was awesome. I think I'll post a pic later. It was a lemon strawberry cake; dd27 made lemon curd and the icing had mascarpone cheese in it. There were also lots of fresh strawberries in it. It was SO delicious! Speeches were nice too.
I have a low key day, which means I need to be more disciplined so I don't waste it. I have a payroll meeting at 1 pm. I'll join on zoom, unless AC says I must be present in person. (With my new role, I'll start taking more leadership in the bi-weekly teacher meetings.) I also need to know what is on my midterm test and have a practice test ready for my students tomorrow. Other things: decluttering (always on the list), exercise, a grocery order or a trip to the grocery store. Writing and reading would also be great!
Dh is traveling to California for work again this afternoon. He was just in San Francisco at an academic conference for 5 days last week and tried to get out of the meetings tomorrow in Santa Barbara - but was told no.
He's taking the red eye back Tuesday night and will arrive ~ 5 a.m. on Wednesday. Wednesday evening, he'll be out giving an exam. This all means less cooking for me this week as I'll be on my own for dinner 3 nights. Next:
- some qt
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
Later:
- squeegee and wipe down shower
- make bed
- reclaim kitchen
- menu plan and groc. list
- Kroger order? Or - go to Kroger today?
- put away groceries
- lunch
- after lunch clean up
- payroll: update gradelink week 2
- 1-1:40 payroll: instructor meeting
- dress to jog
- jog
- payroll: grade HWs turned in
- payroll: make midterm test
- payroll: make a practice midterm test
- payroll: prep for AR D4
- writing 30 minutes
- declutter 15 minutes
- text to CG
- other things?
- dinner: chicken cacciatore, rice, roasted veggies
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- health apps
- read for fun
- other things?
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions and weather website
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Mon 1-1:40 payroll: instructor su mtg/ groceries/ dinner: dh on my own
Tue 9 - WW?/ KSJ get together?/ 11-1 payroll: teach AR D4/ Dh out for the day?/ dinner: on my own
Wed
/ dinner: on my ownThu 11 - 1 payroll: teach AR D5 - Midterm test/ 2:30 - 3:30 payroll: CA mtg/ 4-5 work out with AS/ 6:30 SS Vol. ESL/ dinner: TBD - quick
Fri dinner date with dh?
Sat 1-3 payroll potluck
Sun Church/ 3:30 - 6ish host CG2/ 6 - Host Sunday dinner for up to 8 people
Mon 10-12 be home for gas inspection
Tue 9 - WW?/ KSJ get together?/ 11-1 payroll: teach AR D6
Wed
Thu 11-1 payroll: teach AR D7/ 2:15 leave for airport - fly to Austin, TX!
Fri Enjoy Austin!! /3-4 payroll: exit exam? / Dinner with the Ks
Sat hike and dinner with the Ys
Sun church with the Ks/ fly home
February Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- remake guest beds
- can I spend some time decluttering in MBR?
This Week - Deskwork
- Writing progress - wip
This Week - Errands
- get Mom's bags of stuff to the charity
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
Mom
- go through bag of Mom's knick knacks
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L.Ann
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Morning all! We only got a couple of inches so it isn’t too bad and we haven’t lost power. I meant to tell you yesterday, helian, have you tried barkeepers friend? It is the best thing I have found. The liquid version is best so you can get it where you want. For toilets you need to put it in and let it sit for awhile. It works best in tub and shower walls when it sits a bit too.
1-walk
Menus
Monday-pizza leftovers
Tuesday-ground turkey and black bean chili
Wednesday-DD33 at PS/leftovers me
Thursday-Middle Eastern chickpea bowls
Friday-eat out on way home
Saturday-shawarma turkey lettuce wraps
Events
Monday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Wednesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3, me doctor 10:40
Thursday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Friday-Hopkins@10:30
Weekly House Blessing-mop kitchen, bathroom, dining room
Detailed cleaning of
Death book-update DD33’s pages, call lawyer for appointment to review will and DD33’s POAs
Phone calls-call social security to figure how to get DM’s form
Taxes-finish DM’s income so I can figure out what I still need(last paper done on 2/28)
Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for me and dog
-make DD33’s lunch
-pick up bedroom and dress
-shovel and clean car
-pick up Little Bit
-meds for DD33
-Breakfast for DD33 and Little Bit
-diet site
1-walk
Menus
Monday-pizza leftovers
Tuesday-ground turkey and black bean chili
Wednesday-DD33 at PS/leftovers me
Thursday-Middle Eastern chickpea bowls
Friday-eat out on way home
Saturday-shawarma turkey lettuce wraps
Events
Monday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Wednesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3, me doctor 10:40
Thursday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9:15-3
Friday-Hopkins@10:30
Weekly House Blessing-mop kitchen, bathroom, dining room
Detailed cleaning of
Death book-update DD33’s pages, call lawyer for appointment to review will and DD33’s POAs
Phone calls-call social security to figure how to get DM’s form
Taxes-finish DM’s income so I can figure out what I still need(last paper done on 2/28)
Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for me and dog
-make DD33’s lunch
-pick up bedroom and dress
-shovel and clean car
-pick up Little Bit
-meds for DD33
-Breakfast for DD33 and Little Bit
-diet site
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helia
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Re: Marsh Mallow Monday
Glad you didn't lose power, L Ann. OK - both you AND Kitty recommended barkeepers, so I'm going to order some next. Are DD33 and Little Bit both having a snow day?