Marabou Stork Monday @ TDD - C&C

[helia]

trissie, we have some colorful personalities at our school this session. WTG dwelling on positives rather than negatives! When our kids were small, we preferred flying with them to driving long distances.
Lauralind, hoping you get the help you need at work.

Done with prep for class today - 2 handouts. We'll see. . . I updated gradelink + my timesheet.

We've already had a rain shower. Looks like more might be coming.

Heading to the (indoor) shower next.

We CAN park in the parking lot today, apparently.

Next:
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
- some qt??

Later:
- s2s and self care
- make the bed
- unload the car?
- call GF restaurant in IL on the off chance we can order a dozen croissants for the funeral
- I'm hoping for an email reply from NH re: wheelchair and chest of drawers
- I'm anticipating email reply from lawyer
- 10:45 otd to payroll
- 11-1 payroll: teach IW D6
- 12-1 payroll: annual observation
- 1-1:40 payroll: teacher meeting
- home; lunch
- go for a walk
- start on the slideshow
- email tech guy at church re: time to meet on Thursday
- Quick response to FB condolences
- payroll: correct my own GGT errors from last session.
- Can I make a draft of the midterm test?/ A practice test?
- WF - 2 items
- find the bulletin to Dad's Memorial service
- find/ OR order slightly larger photo of Mom for memorial service
- 6:30 zoom meeting with pastor re: Mom's funeral
- dinner: quinoa Mexican rice bowl, green salad
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- update health apps

TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions and weather website - rain between 11 and 2
- payroll: finish prep for IW D6
- payroll: update gradelink week 2
- payroll: update timesheet
- quinoa out of the freezer
- email from lawyer (actually the paralegal) + quick reply

[trissie]

helia, was there an issue with the parking lot?
lauralind, frozen neck/shoulder can be stress triggered too - and God knows you have lots on your plate!

Been very busy! And now it's 5:30 and I haven't really thought dinner yet (probably a pasta salad? There's chicken breasts in the fridge and all sorts of vegetables) and kids need to get started on homework soon (our homework time begins at 6pm with dinner around 7pm when DH finally gets home)

TaDas
- midday routine
- 30 on general pick up
- 15 on laundry
- mow front garden lawn
- pick up fallen apples
- start apple bread

ToDos
- 15 on laundry
- 15 in master bedroom
- chase kids to start working on homework

Braindump
routines
- afternoon routine
- evening routine
food
- dinner
- bake something sweet
- process apples
organization
- homework and backpacks
- DBD's speech therapy
- pay school bills
- have DS chose lunches for next month (school offers three choices each day)
- 15 on filing
- find and pay water bill
cleaning
- spiff up kitchen
- spiff up living room
- spiff up downstairs bathroom and hallways
- spiff up office
laundry
- ironing
- folding
- mending
- laundry put away
me time
- 15 of exercise
- Bible study
- reading
House&Holidays
- week 1 deep cleaning - office
- week 2 deep cleaning - master bedroom
- week 3 deep cleaning - DBD's room
- week 1 Christmas tasks
- week 2 Christmas tasks
- week 3 Christmas tasks
- week 4 Christmas tasks
garden
- water veggie garden
- sow spinach
- repot flowers I bought yesterday
- gather fallen apples
- deadheading
- weeding in veggie garden
- deadhead roses
- weeding in front garden
- oil patio furniture
- tree and bushes pruning
- general pick up in garage
- general pick up around the house

[Bama]

A late good morning to you all. I woke early with good intentions and yet here I am, almost lunchtime before getting to work. How does that even happen?

Trissie, is that the storm that brings babies? Hope dT’s hand really is ok. Daily pie should be a thing. Regarding the Tony/Zina show, I do wonder if current events have lowered viewership. It’s a good show. We don’t have WiFi so use my phone as a hotspot and it will only “allow” us to watch one episode before it freezes up so I have seen 3-4 episodes so far but I guess it keeps us from binging it all and forces us to get up and move lol.

Kitty, so sorry about Matilda, at least you now know she has a reaction to a certain drug and have that noted so the vet can suggest an alternative if needed.

Dogged, good catch on the slow cooker. That would not have been a good thing to discover hours later. What is in a cottage roll? I’m imagining a cabbage leaf with ground beef and veg…

Helia, what age is the class you’re being observed in? Hope it all goes smoothly.

Laura, I hope band becomes more enjoyable once your pain has eased up. My dds’ were both in high school band and played in the local orchestra group. I loved going to the orchestra concerts. A mix of senior adults, young adults, and seniors in high school, sharing knowledge and friendships. I’m so sorry to read about your parents and their current situation.

List time!

Done:
Up
Bible
Weigh
Feed Lily
Pick up bathroom
Emails

Do:
Pet chores

[Bama]

I almost forgot,

Happy 1st day of fall!

[Doggedly]

Hi, all. The day is not following the original plan, but it is taking its own course. We were woken up to a call from the groomer to ask if Germane could come in then, because they'd had a cancellation. I said that we could come in in half an hour, but it was closer to an hour by the time that we got there. Between me being creaky when I first wake up and Germane's dementia being at it worst when she first wakes up, it just took a while for Germane to use her pee pads and for me to get cleaned up. I was happy to go in early though. I suspect that it means that the groomer can end her day early, and we all appreciate found time. I think that the young groomers in the salon were her kids, so it's probably a PD day at the schools.

Back home, I have had my coffee and breakfast, have checked and turned off the cottage roll, and I am fighting to keep my eyes open so might sneak back off bedward for a while.

It will be the observer's chance to learn how to navigate controlled chaos, helia.

Often, just writing out the rant provides the relief, and we don't need to send it anywhere, trissie. Good on you, focussing on the positive.

I think it's so much worse for you, when your work requires movement as well as your work around the home, Lauralind. I just have to avoid the trap of thinking "I'll coast today because it's a bad day, and pick up the slack tomorrow." Because tomorrow is here and I'm feeling the same, and it will be easier on me if I pack in stages during the week and not be trying to do that at the same time as packing the rental car and then doing the long drive.

Bama, the stork that brings babies is white. This must be the bird that brings brats.
A cottage roll is the pig's shoulder, rolled up and tied. It's cured, so it's like ham, but a cheaper cut.
Happy equinox to you too!

[Doggedly]

Working on updating my goals:


Goals
Short Term
Prepacking
Clear off Germane’s chair
Check if enough cash for vacation.
Top up if necessary.

Uninstall air conditioner

FACE Finances: track spending–in progress

Set up hold mail if possible

Goals
Long Term
Rewash patio door panes
Laundry

Wash floor
Dust
Fill box for basement

Start contacting friends about getting together for dinner–in progress: two dinners enjoyed
Play with new window washing gadget–in progress.

FACE Finances: work on retirement budget: start going through bank statements
Run the dw
Unclog drains–kitchen done

Decluttering: go through To Go Through boxes to declutter
Decluttering: move “Not Now’ items to boxes to basement
Decluttering: check boxes in locker and discard the not needed

Change mats in entrance
Empty/wash boot tray

Get copy of medical records
Start looking for new doctor
Sign up for govt dental plan

Tidy top of fridge
Get watch strap fixed

[Peaches1000]

Good afternoon!

Next:
-Open blinds/get water
-Check email
-Update Toodledo
-Check bank accts/Amex
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min (order)

Extras:
-Tuesday - HH Speech
-Order file folders/order ensure/Wash hair/whites
-Tasks - (unload dishes)/(air filters)/(Amex)/(DH reim)/(food options list)/(move desk area chargers)/(addtl)
-Declutter/organize/clean - 10 min
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min

Routine:
-Gather dirty laundry/sort
-Laundry #1 to washer
-Laundry #1 to dryer
-Laundry #1 hang/fold
-Put away laundry

-1pm Eat
-Cat - brush/food/water/litter
-Vacuum something
-6pm Eat
-Close blinds
-Open & sort mail/file
-Prep for next day (clothes/calendar)

Done:
-Bedroom - pupa
-Dress/ready
-Foyer Bath - pupa/restock
-Fresh food for kitty
-10am Eat (ensure)
-Medicine/vitamins
-Declutter/organize/clean - 1 hr+

[Bama]

Doggedly, I know it was a rushed morning getting you both ready and out the door but that’s a big item to mark off the list. I looked up a photo and oh my gosh, I wouldn’t want that to be the first thing a baby sees. I love all of God’s creatures and I’m sure he’s a beauty to someone. Thanks for the roll explanation, I wasn’t even close.

Hi Peaches.

Done:
Up
Bible
Weigh
Feed Lily
Pick up bathroom
Emails
Pet chores
Wipe down counters
Eat, log breakfast

Do:
Vacuum
Dw
Sink

[Doggedly]

Now you have me curious enough to go and look up a picture of that bird, Bama.
Germane is happy to be back home, and looking much better.

[trissie]

hi Peaches!
Dogged, glad you were able to save time, eventhough losing a slow morning would not be worth it for me!
Bama, I hope one of the streaming services here will pick up Tony&Ziva soon - I don't want to go pirate to get it! But I love me my stealthy dark-haired ninja romance

having a major case of IDonnaWanna... it's 8:30pm and I just want to settle down and read, but first I need to get this house under control and finish what I started in the master bedroom.

TaDas
- 15 on laundry
- 15 in master bedroom
- chase kids to start working on homework
- afternoon routine
- bake something sweet
- dinner

ToDos
- evening routine
- 30 on laundry
- polish shoes from MB closet

Braindump
food
- process apples
organization
- DBD's speech therapy
- pay school bills
- have DS chose lunches for next month (school offers three choices each day)
- 15 on filing
- find and pay water bill
cleaning
- spiff up kitchen
- spiff up living room
- spiff up downstairs bathroom and hallways
- spiff up office
laundry
- ironing
- folding
- mending
- laundry put away
me time
- 15 of exercise
- Bible study
- reading
House&Holidays
- week 1 deep cleaning - office
- week 2 deep cleaning - master bedroom
- week 3 deep cleaning - DBD's room
- week 1 Christmas tasks
- week 2 Christmas tasks
- week 3 Christmas tasks
- week 4 Christmas tasks
garden
- water veggie garden
- sow spinach
- repot flowers I bought yesterday
- gather fallen apples
- deadheading
- weeding in veggie garden
- deadhead roses
- weeding in front garden
- oil patio furniture
- tree and bushes pruning
- general pick up in garage
- general pick up around the house