SHEs Organized

I went to the Monday morning stitching group. We had a new person show up who wanted to learn how to crochet. Happily one of the ladies was able to introduce her to how to start a granny square. (She wanted to learn that particular thing.)

Dh hasn't gone outside yet. He has a PSW coming at some point this afternoon.

There is no longer an afternoon group on Monday, but dh doesn't know that. I go out and come home at the same times because it confuses him when I don't go out. Plus maybe he enjoys a break from me.

LM / When I was in beauty school after high school I was on clean bathroom one week and I was clueless.
Came home and told mom she needed to teach my sisters how to do that.
She would clean while we were at school.
So for a few weeks you might have an alternating schedule dson one week , DD on next week, U on a third week.
Repeat that for a bit then if it does not work hire that out.
But at least the kiddos will know how to do that task.

Dson learned it at work in a fast food place, so there are other ways to learn.
An important life school.
-----
I've gotten the trash out and rebooted the cans for trash pick up day
with stuff I've edited and weeded out of the garden beds.
I have called about ins. quote.
We have walked, saw a mom and young deer.
Earlier heard the wild turkey and saw them down the street.
----
Waving to all.

Twins -- yes -- I wanted a steroid shot for the allergy symptoms -- runny nose, sneezing, coughing, headache.
My doctor's dad -- who was my doctor from age 2 till ds was in high school -- used to say, "A steroid shot doesn't CURE anything, but it makes everything feel better." It is not unusual for me to get a shot in the spring when everything starts blooming.

I told the nurse, I probably brought this on myself by trying to wean off the allergy shots and the daily antihistamine. (OTOH, I also told her I was suspicious that the Medicare card had jinxed me. )
I didn't even see the doctor, and the nurse agreed with everything ChatGPT told me last night -- saline spray, Flonase, DAILY antihistamine, and the codeine cough syrup if I have to have something to sleep.

Cathy, that's kinda nice that you go out for the afternoon group, but it's just you.

Mystery, I had trouble getting into the site on my phone, but desktop computer is working fine.

I will join y'all in bathroom cleaning. And laundry. Monday is always laundry day for me.

the days are long but the years are short.

So, so true. LadyM, it is so hard to believe how much time has passed since you first showed a picture of ds as a toddler in the swimming pool! And now he is graduating and talking about marriage!
I think dgrands are looking forward to their new schools next year -- just across the street for dgd, in walking distance for dgs. DGS has mentioned to ds that he "might NOT" go to AU; he might stay closer to home, like his mom and I did. I know this may be something that stems from his autism, and he may change his mind a dozen times in the next four years, but I will be quite happy if he stays here in Tiny Town and drives to the nearby junior college. You know, I told ds and dmom, if dh were still living, he'd be really sad if dgs didn't follow in his footsteps for college, and it might make dgs feel too much pressure.

Rose -- I am impressed with your step count so early in the day!

Hope all goes well for Harriet and HRH!

So glad your dog can alert you to BS needs, Nancy! That has to give you a great sense of security!

afternoon a busy day so just a quick checkin

LadyM… I taught my son how to clean his bathroom when he was 12. We worked side by side 3times before he had to do it on his own. I posted a list on the bathroom door with everything that needed to be done. He had to clean his shower, sink and commode and sweep/vacuum the floor and then mop it.

Once he was on his own I checked how he did. I gave him 3 tries to do it right. After that if it wasn’t done he couldn’t spend time with his friends at the skating rink on the weekend.

He only missed once

Twins… I am less than a mile from Sweetie when I go to class and I have his phone set up so he can call if he needs me. With the new meds he is now getting up, showering, doing his personal and getting dressed correctly.

When I stay for my class I’m only gone an hour and if I stay for either coffee or now drumming I’m gone less than two hours.

Sweetie is now walking independently two blocks several times a day… takes him abt 10 minutes and he always has his AirTag with him.

I do have a companion with him on Tue and Thur. so I can be gone for 4 hours. I usually run errands, go to my drumming class at the city’s community center or just find something I want to do.

These days I have to take his BP and BS, make his three meals, make sure he gets his meds and oversee his evening routine.

Don’t know how long this will last but I’m enjoying this freedom for as long as I can

Made the bed.
I rolled up the hose and moved the 2nd lawn chair and side table in prep. for mowing.
Came inside and did a bit of knitting chillaxing b/c it was too wet to mow.
I had a feeling of angst looked outside and storm clouds are coming in
might have lightening so changed my mind on mowing for now.

After my lunch ...
Bread dough got mixed up and it's raising now.
Did up those dishes.
Walked to both corners to get my step count up that helped.
Stairs to basement are next.

Have a good afternoon ladies.

Home from workout and I ran errands after. I had to go to city treasurer's office because I, as treasurer, forgot to pay our stormwater bill on time. After there, I voted in the local primary so that's done. Two things off my list. Tomorrow I have body work at ten, then dh and I are going together for pedicures. Totally new experience for him. I'll also take care of going to HOA post office then.

Ds is coming for supper this evening.

(((RRose))) I'm also taking my freedom where I can get it, one day at a time. Sometimes an hour to myself can be such a treat.

As far as housekeeping and teens... I will be forever grateful that my current dh was taught how to do everything inside and outside of a house to prepare him for living on his own when he was a teen. Even now (when he remembers) the bathroom gets a once over every Wednesday and Saturday. I have NEVER had to clean his whiskers out of a sink after he shaves or trims his mustache. He knows how to sweep and mop. The past 2 years have been harder as he has been somewhat forgetful of things and/or in too much pain to be able to do much. I do thank him when he does anything in or out of the house now. On the other hand, I have to help him get up from some chairs now and he also needs help getting pants on and off.