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Post by NewLifeToday on Jan 25, 2022 9:49:35 GMT -5
Good Morning. Hi sidestep skatters def6 Nice to find you here. I am sending you good thoughts today, best wishes for today to be especially nice. Have returned to my little domicile, and will be tiny-stepping while I am here. First off, is R&R and getting my bearings. TaDa's upon arrival: some handwash tossed unwanted items from travel bag Tea and recovery time now....
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jan 28, 2022 7:11:25 GMT -5
Tiny TaDas: changed HEPA and charcoal filters in the air purifiers got trash ready to take out finished round one of hand laundry wrote out grocery list In Process: Monitoring orders and deliveries Exercises Grooming chores To Do: clean something take out trash and recycling Working on victories with less pressure. Best wishes to all for a very lovely day!
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Post by sidestep on Jan 28, 2022 7:16:36 GMT -5
Nice job on your early morning tadas, NewLifeToday. May you have a wonderfully productive day.
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Post by skatters on Feb 4, 2022 10:03:29 GMT -5
Forgive me all... today is not a "Tiny Steps" day. Today is a day of great leaps and bounds! I probably shouldn't post in this thread, but I don't think anyone cares too much!
My dryer is on it's last leg. I HAVE to call the apartment maintenance people in to fix it. 3 people do all their laundry here, and it takes about 3 hours to dry one load. I think there's a clog in the air vent system maybe, because the dryer still heats. It certainly can't be good for the dryer, fire safety, or my electric bill to continue this way.
So I took a three day weekend off from work - and I am on a MISSION. Not too motivated though, so I am going to try to keep distractions to a minimum and fire up a good audiobook. The goal, is to keep the dishwasher going and start at the corner by the front door and work around in a circle.
TaDa: 8:00 - 10:00 Up early (8am, on my day off is super impressive!!) Drank bottle of water and took meds Dressed in super comfy clothes and shoes Retrieved caffeine and ate a breakfast sandwich Unload dishwasher Reload dishwasher Fold some laundry Tear up bread for egg bake for tonight's dinner (it needs to sit out all day) See if I can create an empty box or laundry basket to put cleaning supplies in and things that don't have a home/need put away as I work (Found it!)
10:00 - 11:00 Put together cleaning basket with duster and supplies Front door area straightened LR wooden shelves quick decluttered/dusted/straightened Entertainment center quick decluttered/dusted/straightened Fish tank area straightened and decluttered Take lights off of christmas tree fold some more laundry Spray down stove top to soak Drive DS to work Pick up prescriptions
ToDo: 3:15 - Put away Christmas tree (seriously dreading this - I hate trying to smash it back into a box) Clean up left side of dining room Straighten up dining room table Change kitty litter
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Post by NewLifeToday on Feb 9, 2022 12:38:51 GMT -5
Skatters, well done! Congrats on all your TaDas.
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Post by skatters on Feb 20, 2022 12:39:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the cheers NewLifeToday!
Same story, different day. Just going to get to it!
TaDa: Dressed to shoes Meds taken Food consumed Load dishwasher Sort and start laundry Pick up garbage
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Post by sidestep on Feb 20, 2022 12:41:09 GMT -5
Hi NewLifeToday & skatters. Bravo on getting thru those tadas. TaDa: - Kitty Litter x 2 - Swept Around Kitty Litter - Minor Sweep Kitchen
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Post by NewLifeToday on Feb 20, 2022 14:25:12 GMT -5
Hello sidestep skattersCongrats on your progress and victories. Am treading water, and trying to help family. Dinner, dishes, duds, keeping sanitation standards in caregiving, research and endless work for helping family with health challenges, supervising helpers, and much frontline caregiving. Trying to love, to tell the truth with love, and somehow take time for small moments of rest, sleep or R&R. Sending you all best wishes.
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Post by sidestep on Feb 21, 2022 12:51:32 GMT -5
Continued good wishes to you, NewLifeToday. WTG on your Tadas too, skatters & NLT. TaDa: -Kitty Litter x 1 -Trash to Outdoor Can -Swept Outdoor WalkWay
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Post by skatters on Feb 21, 2022 13:03:27 GMT -5
NewLifeToday - I know you already know, but please please make sure you can take care of yourself as well. I have been in similar shoes, and I don't envy you. Good job on keeping up with the basics around the house, but don't forget to take care of YOUR basics too! sidestep - great job on your tada's! I am working second shift this week to help out while someone's gone for surgery. It's amazing how fast my body went back to the 2nd shift sleeping schedule. I like getting chores done before work! TaDa: Showered, dressed to shoes Made lunch and dinner for work Drove DS to work Folded laundry Found snowman tie dye shirt to wash since we have winter storm coming tomorrow! Loaded dishwasher
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Post by skatters on Feb 22, 2022 12:56:35 GMT -5
The roads are covered in ice here, they even cancelled school. And of course I have to get gas before work! Woke up later today than yesterday, so won't get as much done.
TaDa: Drank water Swapped laundry Cook pork chops Load dishwasher Find some caffeine
ToDo: Get dressed for work Pack dinner for work Take meds
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Post by NewLifeToday on Feb 22, 2022 18:05:12 GMT -5
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Post by NewLifeToday on Feb 25, 2022 19:51:20 GMT -5
Back at caregiving #2. Rest time. Started on DDD. Finally did my exercises. Best wishes to all for victories and joy.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Mar 2, 2022 19:30:31 GMT -5
TaDa's: Grooming Chores Standing exercises Senior day grocery shopping another round of handwash special project: got help from a neighbor for an improvement in my hand laundry protocol mailed letter to family visited friend who needed help and good cheer, and a few chores done Hope everyone is doing well and making good steps.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Mar 14, 2022 10:58:04 GMT -5
Best wishes to you sidestep skatters and all who visit this thread. Sofa cover wiped off. Put gas in car ($4.60 per gallon.) Toaster oven put away. Batch of laundry soap made. Two rounds of serious DIY hand laundry washed, and one on rack. Ceiling fan cleaned. Most of hall floor wiped down, and part of kitchen floor. Bathroom sink cleaned. Trash set by door to take out. I like my DDDD (dinner, dishes, duds, dollars list.) plus some extras. Frontline caregiving coming up soon. That love and caring in all the chores and thoughts could work wonders....
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