SHEs Organized

I enlisted dh and we did some clean up on the screened porch. The rug is still wet out there and the bin of potting soil even had water in it. He suggested I let dcleaning lady do it but I'll have a list for her and I'd rather do that myself the way I want it. I'll have her dust and vacuum out there. I also cleaned the inside of ddog's favorite window to keep an eye on the world. Lots of dog slobber and nose prints there. Temp inside is 72 and outside is 70 but I worked up a sweat. It's very humid.

bw2, I think the ring is inside the house somewhere.

we were supposed to get pumpkins today but dd younger is under the weather, dd older is enjoying quiet time before work starts today, d mom - wants to stay working at home.

I thought about cancelling this but I decided just to go and get them as we had to cancel this seasons apple picking bc of dd orders work.

I want to decorate and when I wait too long then it doesn't get done.

I think I'm done for now. My energy is failing me!

I recently noticed the disappearance of rabbit food that had been spilt on the ground. I strongly suspected a critter had found a way under the fence and gained access to the garden. But life is busy so I mostly ignored my suspicion. Today I walked outside to the garden and caught just a mere glimpse of a critter running away and going under the fence. Hum....what to do? I need to focus on securing the bottom on the fence so critters can't dig underneath. It would be helpful if I knew what kind of critter it is. Most likely possibilities are possum, skunk, or armadillo, I relocated one of the cameras so it will record movement in the garden. Now I wait for the critter to show up and be the star of candid camera ......

Oh a game camera how exciting I cannot wait for the reports of breaking news from your garden LM!

I have had lunch talked with dsis this morning and I pulled bread dough
out of the freezer, put it in the oven thawed to thaw & raise at a low temp & it raised & now it's backing in the oven
in a 9" x 9" square pan just for fun.
The house smells heavenly.
Was yummy.

Ddoggo is napping.

20 mph winds here now.
I got a crochet hot pad started and did my quota if I go over it my shoulder complains.
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I was in the basement for a bit did some knitting on cranberry colored cotton yarn for dish cloth got
one section knit on it ! only 4 short rows.
I can do white hot pads for this one with holiday thoughts in my head.

Ddoggo came to get me to let me know it was time for her snack.
I watched mostly listened to 20 min. or so of a movie.
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Next round
I watered back beds they are more protected.
Put a stake for the sunflower to lean on winds have been hard on it today.
Dinner is thawing on the counter.
watered in front.

{TFD> You know you must be doing something right when your friends are all upset because your are busy.
It means I have a life! }

I have been so "down" all week and I didn't do much of anything for almost a week.


Woke up this morning to seeing a puppy pad on dh's side of the bed. He only puts them on the bed if he has soaked the sheets. Knowing that the kitchen was a mess, I just stripped the bed and got the first load into the washer and then I went into the kitchen...


This morning I loaded the dishwasher. ALL ten plates went in, plus 3 of dh's coffee cups and a LOT of cutlery. Numerous pots and pans got washed. I have a few pieces to still get done, but I am exhausted. I admit that I was doing what dh calls "angry dishes". Heck I was trying to break the Corelle. None of it broke.

The only thing I had been doing all week is taking out garbage. Keeping on top of that kept this house from becoming a stinky mess. Yesterday dh and I both spent all day reading and napping. This morning dh told me he thought today was Saturday when he woke up and couldn't figure out how it's Sunday already.

Right now dh is cutting the grass. We are having left overs for supper.

home from picking up pumpkins - it was nice going by myself instead of skipping it this year.

Family helped me empty the car and now all the pumpkins are in front of our house on the steps.

we harvested the "SURPRISE, I AM HERE" pumpkin and took pictures of dh and dogs next to it. He has told everyone that he has been growing it - We just let him chat about how proud he is of it. He did walk past it every day . I could say that I watered it - checked for bugs - fertilized it but he was so proud.
The girls and I think we should put the picture on the family Christmas card. Enjoy the little moments!

I have no idea of what I will make for dinner. I think I am going to have to go back to bulk cooking while mom and dd younger are in town. Making a regular dinner is not on my agenda during the last of the season.

add to planning: soups.
veggies:
casseroles - make a head type. without cheese -

pulled sidetracked home executive menu planning list:
Pam and Peggy'sL
Monday: left overs/paper plate night -
Tuesday: chicken
Wednesday: they say fish but fish is fresh here on Thursday to Saturday
Thursday: casserole/ crockpot night
Friday: Hamburgers/Tacos/spaghetti
Saturday: Cooks choice
Sunday: feast/roast/ham

Mine:
Monday: paper plate night - soup I made/sandwhiches/ or vegetarian
Tuesday: Chicken
Wednesday: Casserole/Crockpot night
Thursday: Fish
Friday: hamburgers/tacos-mexican/spaghetti-Italian
Saturday: cooks choice - baking day
Sunday: nice meal -make soups

I am trying hard to ignore another headache.

Made a new schedule with d mom in mind.

Dailies:
quick walk around yard with dogs.
fill bird bath with water daily
fill with bird seed M and Thursday
Toss a load in washer
empty dw, fill if needed
counters, stove, microwave, sink swish and swim
fitness me: mom.

Make mom breakfast - bring meds at 9:45 am.
Pick her up at 2pm.

home at 11:00 water what necessary
work in garden 2 hours - weed/dead head/get ready for winter

shower

What is the zone you are working in and the zone day.
Make dinner etc with mom
do something creative/learning/ build on what she loves/muscle fitness together or silver sneakers -
reading

things on my list this week: bring sewing machine in.
bring out an old project that she and I started years back. it's simple appliqué - I will see if she wants to help.
moms nails
phone cord for mom
pick up fall ribbon for corn stalks
cooking together:
pull canning book.
painting - with water colors - something dd's said we could do together.
dr. appointments make
Be grateful
Library with mom and Dh.
lunch alone with dh.

(((dearest Cathy))) and your dear dh (()))

would it help to get paper plates, cups and plastic forks etc. When dh is at his sickest we implement the "you can't do it all" rule. He was in the hospital and I got covid -- we set the rule in place. There have been times where we have enlisted the cleaners by us to wash our laundry. (this included the special sheets on the bed and pee pads on the bed during times of leaking and sleeping through when very sick for dh. Also the special underwear for men. Expensive but worth it at night.

praying for you and your sweet dh!

I DID NOT realize how much rain was coming down. Rain has been very light yesterday and so far today but it's coming down now. Walked ddog in it and came in through the garage where I shed my cap and raincoat, and took dog to laundry room for toweling off. My jeans are wet and uncomfortable. I think I'm going to put my pajamas on.

Wow, Harriet. Yes, some things he will long remember.