Thursday, half-way through January PWYC

[lucylee]

I'm up, s2s, did Bible reading...
Waiting on pest control lady, who should be here soon -- maybe 30 minutes.
I need to get another load of laundry started.
I left the vacuum cleaner out so I can do the carpet/rugs after she leaves.

ALL the Christmas stuff is piled up on the dining room table, except the tree, which I am keeping up as an act of faith, till I get good results from biopsy.
I also still have cards on the mantle, dh's stocking still hanging there, and the wreath on the front door. I'm going to take care of that Right Now.

[Twins' Mom]

I've been through the wringer today but I have finally succeeded in making the Powers That Be happy at Wix, and now they will not only take payments for the HOA, but send them back to our bank account.

At the next TOTH I will set a timer and start. Very little done because I've been on the phone all day.

[Nancy]

Brushed out the dog.
Washed up the lunch cooking adventures.
Watching / listening to a writing workshop. smart goals, rewards, ugh might be the same ole' same ole' on this wk shop.
Thinking of bathing the ddoggo, had been waiting for her to go outside for a break.
I got 12 K steps yesterday so today I need down time.

[Lady Maverick]

We are home from a successful eye appt for DH. That exam is done for the year.

we all need somewhere in our home, even if it is just a closet sized space to make our sanctuary where we can relax even if it's just for 2 minutes

Yes! I agree. A spot that welcomes us to relax and feel at peace.

I have finally succeeded in making the Powers That Be happy

That is impressive. BWTG on sticking with this project to reach this milestone.

pet grooming glove will give them a try has any one here used them?

I have used them and they work okay. I prefer to use brush instead.

Kathryn - What kind of phone are you using?

[Ramblinrose]

Twins …I hate days like that!

Taking a break. I ended up vacuuming the old fashion way because Enistien was going to eat up my time while I tried to figure out what needed to be done. Vacuumed the main part of the house plus the MBedroom and bath. Pulled my swifter out to mop the same area. Not a fan of it, but I had some areas that needed some attention. Also wiped down all my white kitchen cabinets and completed two loads of laundry.

My bed has been remade including the mattress pad and I cleaned the bathrooms. Taking a break and. Wes to put on some decent clothes as I am in my work ones and still need to go to the grocery store.

I am happy with what I’ve got done because I haven’t felt this good in a while. Over the weekend I want to finish vacuuming and if my energy holds up really mop my floors.

In the past, when I was a stay at home mom and using my box, Thursdays were my cleaning days. I would do my entire 3000 ft sq home completely in a day from top to bottom. Thinking back, sometime I amazed myself. My box was my saving grace until I had my cleaning routines memorized. Those were good days!

[Nancy]

Walked ddoggo after a break for lunch.
Sun is nice here today. 46* F outside just a few degrees from our hi temp. at 12:45 .

Waving.
It did get up to 49* in the sun but still frosty in the shade I noticed when I did the walk about in back yard and
picked up after ddoggo today.

[MysteryWoman]

Finally back in the house for good!

DC got brought home; I can't remember what I did with the time in between getting home with DC and heading out to the gyn. I know I had less time than originally planned; the drive home was slow, so I needed to allow more time to the Dr's office. Do remember that I hit the potty and there was spotting again. I told the NP that my body was showing off for her. So she did a biopsy, which was just as uncomfortable as I remembered it being but not painful as lucylee's Dr indicated. (Of course, I don't have a fancy uterus! ) Bleah. Got home from that, tidied the bathroom, then took DD to work and grabbed a quick lunch, then it was time for the nutritionist. Goals for next time: 1) add fruit or veg to breakfast, 2) be mindful about sweets (what I eat, when I crave them) and try to accompany them with a protein.

I just want to be a slug for the rest of the day, but I know there are things I should be doing. I should follow Nancy's lead and take care of some paperwork. I need to clear out the medical binder from a couple of years ago so I can use it for this year. Everything's well settled up since then, so I can put them in the shred box. The shred box is getting pretty full; I think I may have to start a new one soon. I missed the last two community shred days; one, I forgot, and the other, I was about sixth in line when they closed up for the day.

I'm glad Sweetie is doing well, Rose. Likewise glad that Twins finally has the payments working!

[Twins' Mom]

Ugh, Mystery. I have to laugh about Lucylee's "fancy uterus." It's nice you could get it over then and there. ( I want to be a slug also. )

Nancy, glad you're having nice weather for walking the dog. It's nice here, and 56, the highest we've seen in a while.

RR, our house is 2900 sq ft and I could easily spend 1.5 days if I let myself, and there's only two of us here. (This was during COVID when dcleaning lady didn't come)

Speaking of dcleaning lady, she will be here tomorrow! I've meant to run the Roomba every day this week, but it's not worth it at this point.

That is impressive. BWTG on sticking with this project to reach this milestone.

Ha ha ha ha ha, LadyM! My adrenaline is still out of control. I didn't get ugly, but I was persistent.

I'm glad you got dh's eye appointment squared away, LadyM.

I'm not opening us up to payments at the website until the $$ are back in our account, which is 3-5 days from tomorrow. Several checks dropped off today so I'll need a deposit. Perhaps wait until Monday.

A.m. routine is done except for s2s. I got on the phone before I showered, and thought I would do so after my workout. I need to walk the dog now and don't want to shower first and take time to dry my hair and all. She's impatient and I'd rather get it done now. And dh may call suggesting we go out to fav place tonight so I want to be ready if he does. My supper plan is smoked brisket from the one we received awhile back, butternut squash and either broccoli or a salad. I wouldn't mind giving up cooking tonight, all things considered.

[blessedw2]

hello I and mom did errands - didn't get home until 10 minutes ago.
it was a good day -

waving to you all!

d lady - how was your dd's presentation?
well done on sticking to the project and getting it done d twins
I can't seem to go back - I will try again so that I can say hello to all of you!!!

[Lady Maverick]

spotting again. I told the NP that my body was showing off for her. So she did a biopsy,

((((Mystery))))
Did NP say when the results would be back? Is that a 10-14 day wait?

I spent some time in the garden soaking up the bright sunshine. It is my happy place, for sure!

I picked up DD13 from school and offered to take her to get a treat for having a successful no-drama school week. DD13 said her presentation went well but wanted to take a rain check on getting a treat. She just wanted to come home. I am dismayed that DD13 body odor filled the vehicle while driving home. There is no way anyone within 4 feet of her didn't smell it at school. I am partly blaming myself because I didn't double check if she took a shower last night. Talking with her counselor and myself, DD13 insisted that she would take charge of her own personal care. Obviously, what we tried isn't working. We need a different plan. Someday this will all be a memory....but right now it is a difficult phase without a clear-cut solution.

Potatoes are in the instant pot. They should be finished in about 30 minutes.