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Post by catcats on Dec 9, 2023 17:10:58 GMT -5
I am taking a break to rest my feet and back. Finished wrapping 2 gifts for DD's BFF. Packed an overnight bag in case it works out that I have to stay overnight with DD2 after we attend a concert tomorrow. We are expecting much much much rain and it will be dark, so if it is better for her to have me spend he night, I will. But I hope not. I also gathered the small gifts for the Giving Tree. When the mail comes, there may be one or two more. Wrote checks for church and for DD. Hung and folded the dryer clothes and took a shower. Took down the trash and recycling. Wishing a good weekend for everyone. lennon, thank you for starting this thread again. catcats
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Post by desposito on Dec 9, 2023 19:36:35 GMT -5
Hi scholar and catcats!
Ohblondie, every time you mention the donut I get hungry.
I did a little plant care this afternoon, and watched an entire Christmas movie. Now somehow the day is almost over.
Good night everyone, see you in the morning!
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Dec 9, 2023 21:20:24 GMT -5
Diane - - I realized if someone jumped in mid thread they would think delicious breakfast donut and not spare tire donut! the spare is on the car and I can bring my mom to visit my dad I just realized I need to pay some attention to the car in the morning But I am going to head off to bed shortly
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Post by reve on Dec 9, 2023 22:07:55 GMT -5
Hey all, hope your weekends are going well.
Done: Laundry from machine to dryer Emptied dishwasher Stacked and ran dishwasher Bagged up clean laundry Wrote Christmas cards Replenished toilet paper downstairs Done the majority of the tree decorating
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Post by desposito on Dec 10, 2023 9:52:59 GMT -5
Good morning! The dog was fine last night but I still couldn't fall asleep til midnight, but I made up for it because I shut my alarm off at 6 thinking I would get right out of bed and then next thing I knew it was 8:00, later than I ever sleep. At least I was aware of shutting the alarm off this time.
I gave the dog breakfast but she didn't want to go out yet so I never want to start anything because I know soon she'll ask to go out.
It will be cold today but no precipitation, it looks like many parts of the east will be stormy, though.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Dec 10, 2023 11:23:38 GMT -5
Okay, I just checked to see if the dog wanted to go out and she was not interested. So I will do a couple of lists before lunch.
TO DO:
10 minutes on plants Make some copies Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by cando on Dec 10, 2023 12:02:18 GMT -5
Visited DMom - her mind was better than it was the last few times I visited her. I thought we would need to put her back on the expensive memory patch & had just selected her new Medicare PDP the day before the deadline in case we needed to put her back on it. So the plan I selected costs $194 more than the one she was on but since she had only been speaking gibberish & I had not seen her speak a complete sentence since she stopped the patch almost a month ago, I had thought sure we’d need to put her back on it. So comparison price shopped Good rx, & cost on different plans & made the decision based on that & now…. Ghah! And we are running out of money to cover her costs of living. Oh well, it’s too late now. The other meds should be the same… but could have saved her $25/month. Anyway, she actually was able to read the word “happy” & knew who I was. Sadly she didn’t know my DH, but when he jokingly stuck his tongue out at her, we actually got on video her sticking her tongue back at him. . I was actually able to understand her some, and she definitely understood me. Paid for the haircut she had last weekend. Emptied kitchen trash & replaced bag. Planned meals for today Drank 4 glasses of water Cd
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Post by desposito on Dec 10, 2023 13:11:55 GMT -5
Hello cando, how nice that your mom recognized you. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to see her not knowing who people are. I'm grateful that I was spared that with all of my relatives who died.
Of course, 15 minutes after asking the dog if she wanted to go out, she changed her mind and wanted to go out. It's quite chilly out there!
Next:
10 minutes on plants Write out a veteran birthday card Place an Amazon order Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Dec 10, 2023 15:50:57 GMT -5
Next:
Start dishes soaking 10 minutes PEEPing Refill pill container Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Dec 10, 2023 18:22:01 GMT -5
Busy day today!
I got up early and went to my mom's on the early side. We packed up all of the items we would need to address her Christmas cards We went to Dunkin Donuts (the real donuts Diane!!) and had an egg sandwich and frozen coffee We then went to the really cute little gift shop and spent way too much time wandering around My DS and his GF and her DD met us there We then went to visit my dad He was surprised to see my son and his "family" I managed to get the cards labeled and stamped. All my mom needs to do is sign them and she can do a few each day We also fixed up the wreath on the door to his rooom and his little tree I took my mom back so she could eat dinner with her friends then I met DH and DS and his family at a local diner for dinner
We got back to our house about 5pm. IAt feels like midnight outside and it is so damp. All I wanted to do was climb under the covers and go to sleep. Instead - I tossed a load of laundry in (I told DS I would wash his work jeans and he dropped them off). I am not getting ready to go wash the dishes that accumulated in the sink.
We never made it to the grocery store - DH's arm (where he had surgery) has been really starting to bother him so after we ate we came right home and he is in bed with a heating pad.
I am almost done filling a second bag for donation for my friend to pick up on Friday.
OK - I am not getting anything done sitting here so off I go
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Post by def6 on Dec 10, 2023 19:38:14 GMT -5
Good Sunday night to all, Many prayers for those taking care of their parents, My heart goes out to you I cleaned out all the lower cabinets in my kitchen over the weekend. I hope to continue with the rest.
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Post by desposito on Dec 10, 2023 19:48:14 GMT -5
Good evening def!
The rest of the day really got away from me, I watched some movies and took the dog in and out a couple more times--she's not on anything resembling a schedule anymore.
Tomorrow at noon I have my routine doctor visit so nothing will get done in the morning, and probably not in the afternoon either.
And now it's almost time to go down and sit with the dog until it's time to take her out yet again.
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow in the weekday thread!
Diane
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Post by reve on Dec 10, 2023 19:54:56 GMT -5
Evening all! About to launch into an incredibly busy week so I may well be a bit sporadic but I will still try and check in daily as much as possible.
Done: Put away clean laundry Load of laundry Changed towels kitchen Changed towels bathroom Watered plants Meal planned and ordered groceries Laundry from machine to dryer Threw out a much loved pair of pyjamas which were now too holey to wear Achieved dining table zero Made a list of chores to be done in the run up to Christmas Achieved dining table zero Quick living room PUPA Handled mail
To do: Set out clothes for tomorrow Try and organise bathroom cleaning products Spray down shower
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Post by catcats on Dec 10, 2023 20:45:53 GMT -5
Today was a day for not driving. DD had bought tickets for a Christmas concert/show and we set out for it. We were 2/3 of the way there and turned around and came back. Not the rain, although it sure was raining, but the FOG. And the fact that she would have had to bring me back home and then back out to her home , in the rain, fog, and dark. So we stopped and had lunch, and she headed for home. It has rained even more heavily since then. I thought the fog was incredibly thick, almost a white-out, such as you would see in a blizzard. I know it would have been fun to meet her friends and see the show, but it was not worth the risky driving. So I came in, got into cozy things and spent a quiet day here. I didn't mind one bit.
I had gone to 9 a.m. Mass first and it was pouring when we got out. Just feels good to be dry and warm.
Wishing everyone a good week coming.
catcats
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Post by catcats on Dec 10, 2023 20:47:53 GMT -5
cando---I was happy to read that your DMom was knowing you and having such a good day today. Happy Hanukkah too !! catcats
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