Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yes, it is really really early to be posting this thread. 3:51 a.m. I'm hoping that I'll be able to go back to sleep soon. And then I hope that I'll oversleep to make up for it. So I might as well type this now while I'm trying to get sleepy again. Clean kitchen Laundry. Check account balance Pharmacy - yet again. Chiropractor Dd history - get out My Book House guide and look for what I need for today. Dd L.A. - grammar Dd math - finish math book Put hold on LofF jellybeans Ds - TC lecture Write course description yard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I hope you're sleeping again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yikes! You're up early It's 1:40pm here and so far I've done little. Done: B'fast Emptied and reloaded dishwasher School Dr. appt School Surfed the interwebs because I don't feel like doing anything Ummm.....that's it. I suppose I should eat some lunch and do things. Gah. Why don't I have a maid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm up early for a change. Take ds to light rail station Make deposit at bank Reschedule hair appt Go through box of stuff and put away Pick up ds from school Schoolwork Laundry Clean off dining room table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I hope you're sleeping again! Yes. I did. I'm frequently up for about 15 min. of so in the middle of the night and then the pain settles down and I can go back to sleep. But until the cramps settle I know there is nothing I can do so I come here for a few minutes to distract myself. And lately, to get some "work" done by making out my list! Two more things that I didn't think of in the wee hours: Get two references for ds's volunteer application Ack. . . what was the other one? It's gone. I will run over here and write it down as soon as I remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I don't want to do any.thing. I hit the third trimester and all my motivation flew out the window. done: unload/reload dishwasher wash towels put roast in crockpot mail package quick grocery stop pick up milk from co-op fold giant pile of laundry in living room organize living room make pesto from garlic scapes cook potatoes and peas put up new bird feeder load dishwasher again shower dinner fold towels To do: bedtime for girls craft for myself? or pass out in front of tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Its almost noon here and we spent the morning at the park and running errands. Now I'm taking a break before starting the busy part of my day. Renew driver's license wash cloth diapers quick straighten up of the house so I hopefully return on Saturday night to a clean house quick clean all 3 bathrooms Kids to kung fu pack small cooler for trip have everything by front car to load into car in the morning make dh schedule car repair for while i'm away line up someone to pick up CSA share 30 minute read aloud 30 minute personal reading print out vendor map and book list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm awake...sort of. I'll stop by later when I'm more functional and have a plan. I'm thinking annual assessments today since I have the tests and need to get them done before I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Now I remember! I really, really, really need to buy toilet paper! This is an emergency! Call the National Guard! Call the President! Or just maybe remember to pick some up when I'm at the pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Tidy up, laundry, dishes. No motivation to do any of it but I've started the laundry. Oh and clean out my car. I need to get things really tidy since the next 5 days or so are rather busy. Tomorrow is food drive and dh and dfil are building a new front porch so I don't fall of as the pregnancy progresses. At some point this weekend I'm to go to the casino with dfil, and some sort of family adventure with dh and dd. I'm sure there are other things I'm forgetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Oh good grief no. This is the first day I have had to do almost nothing in weeks......I am lounging around, making phone calls, checking email, ordering stuff I need to order, etc.....but I am not leaving this house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Well, off to tackle today! So far: Normal morning chores Dr's appt this a.m. ( not related to dog bite ) another trip to the pharmacy Still to do: dinner in crockpot freezer ( still not done -- arrgh) grain buckets and shelf ( delegated to ds ) list three pieces of furniture on craigslist begin pantry clean-out, if time plant flowers and extra tomato and pepper plants ( doing this tonight with kids ) phone calls to chiro and surgeon Now, I'm off to accomplish things :-) Happy day to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ds to water polo practice. Laundry Vacuum Work in garage/organization/donation Dd to piano lesson Hiking trail at the park if it has cooled off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Testing it is. Got the big kids started on the first part of their tests. Baked banana chocolate chip muffins. During the next section of the test, I plan on showering, getting dressed, and starting on some chores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The lasagna is in the crockpot. I went to the garden to get fresh spinach to layer into it, and darn, if the bunnies hadn't eaten it. There wasn't a spinach leaf left on the stalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 10:30 report - I'm actually getting some things done today. Woo hoo! Showered/dressed/ate breakfast Watched TC lecture with ds15 Got My Book House book from downstairs (where dd is afraid to go because of spiders) and assigned her an Egyptian Cinderella story Checked account balance Bought a Groupon just perfect for ds15's birthday next week. Put a hold on Life of Fred Jelly Beans and Kidney Next up: meds and then clean the kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 sit in front of my kindle for a few minutes and drink iced tea. Check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Take ds to light rail station √ Make deposit at bank √ Reschedule hair appt Go through box of stuff and put away Pick up ds from school Schoolwork Laundry √ Clean off dining room table √ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 well its almost 3 and I've marked one thing off my list. Maybe I was aiming a little high this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 well its almost 3 and I've marked one thing off my list. Maybe I was aiming a little high this morning Some days are just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Noonish report - Cleaned the kitchen Took meds Took care of ds15 whose face puffed all up just by taking the garbage out to the bin. This kid's allergies are out of control. Read another chapter of "Woe is I Jr." with dd11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 9:22 pm Nap! These mega allergy meds I have to take are knocking me out. I cannot handle it! Read some Thomas books to Han Solo Read his favorite book, Chugga Chugga Choo-Choo twice. This was also Indy's favorite book and I still know it by heart. Thought about sweeping the kitchen Decided it could wait until tomorrow 1 load of laundry Watched some TV Freaked out at 5pm, when I realized Indy had a mandatory meeting for his Archery merit badge at 5:30 and the traffic coming off post is HORRIBLE at that time of the day Scrambled to get him there on time-totally did 'cause I rock Picked up dinner-BAD, BAD, BAD! Surfed the interwebs (the kitchen floor really can wait until tomorrow!) Filled out some forms for Indy to go to Scout camp next week down in Garmisch (he'll be hiking in the Alps) Went to pick Indy up at the appointed time and waited 45 minutes because they weren't finished-fortunately, I had my Kindle, so I read Put gas in my car And that's it. I'm done. Sparkle, how do you get those cool check marks???? Are they from the mac character viewer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 We have completed the language portion of the testing and had lunch. I showered, dressed, and completed a load of dishes during testing. I have a ton of dishes to do. I came home from scouts at 10pm last night to find not only the dishes I didn't finish yesterday, but dinner and dessert dishes waiting as well. Add to those breakfast and lunch for today. I feel like I'm going to be doing dishes all day. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Laundry is done Vacuuming done Reviewed dd's piano theory flash cards, practiced her pieces with her for lesson Cleaned out bedside table and found four brand new journals Boys cleaned out recycling bins and took them in for $$$ Cleared out two bags from the garage Cleaned upstairs bathrooms To do: lunch dd's piano lesson Park (if it's cool enough) I'm itching to try my new camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm marking stuff off but keep adding more :/ My house is truly a disaster and all I'd like to do is clear off a space to craft, but the clutter is too inspiration-sucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Everything but the plants and the freezer are done! We got involved in clearing the shelf for the grain buckets and before it was done I had a load in the truck for Goodwill and the entire shelving unit was cleaned and organized. It was sort of like when you give a mouse a muffin ;-) Then it was time to pick up dd from music camp. Hope everyone has a good and productive rest of the day :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 OK - so I drove 40 minutes south of us to get a reference for ds15 for his volunteering at the library. It was at our former pastor's house that smells very strongly of cat litter. The house looks clean but smells horrible. They take in all sorts of strays. They also rescued a duckling from the mouth of one of the cats and have it in a banker's box in one of the rooms. He was cute. Then I drove about 60 minutes north from there to my chiropractor's. I was late but ds called ahead for me and explained that I was still coming. I really really like my chiro. He keeps me alive and functioning. The Feldenkrais guy on the other hand sort of skeeves me out. But he hasn't crossed any lines and I prepaid for 5 hours so I'm still going but will not buy any more sessions after that. Unless he crosses a line in which case I will yell long and hard. Anyway - after the chiro. I stopped next door at the grocery store and got the "chicken meal deal" and some snacks and totally forgot to pick up toilet paper which we desperately need since we are on the last roll. Then I drove to the taekwando dojo and dropped off a reference sheet there for ds's second reference. He said he would get it to ds tonight at taekwando. Then I came home. I'm eating a snack now of cute tiny little quiches and some unsweetened applesauce. Then I have to go to the pharmacy to get my prescription and finally get some TOILET PAPER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's a lot of driving! Off to dd's piano lesson Pick up something for dinner...maybe that chicken dinner deal? You've inspired me, Jean. It's too hot to turn on the oven or stove tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Got the toilet paper and my prescription - and 9 bars of Theo's dark chocolate with salted almonds because they always run out and I'm tired of looking there in vain for my fix. The lady had the gall to suggest that the reason they run out is because I pick up 9 bars at a time! I just laughed and told her to order more of the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sparkle, how do you get those cool check marks???? Are they from the mac character viewer? Hold down the alt key and type 251 on the numeric keypad. Take ds to light rail station √ Make deposit at bank √ Reschedule hair appt √ Go through box of stuff and put away Pick up ds from school √ Schoolwork √ Laundry √ Clean off dining room table √ Most of the stuff on my list is done. I'm a little irritated because I was reading Silas Marner out loud to ds, and I looked over and he was asleep. Grrr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Testing is done. We did the entire CAT-5 test in one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Took dd to swim lesson Zumba'd - totally lost my place in a song I was leading but just played poker and kept dancing. The instructor I was helping helped me to get back on track without anyone knowing. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Well I was gone to teh city today before this thread got started so I will do a recap instead *Got up at 445am with the dogs we are sitting, because they thought it was time to play. *8am sent dd13 to go check on the cats we are sitting and walk the dogs *On the road at 9am to head to the city. *Went to University to see if the ortho students could do dd13's braces learned her mouth is seriously messed up, too severe for the undergrads, got referred to the grad studies, will here in 3 months if she will be selected. Looks like she needs a break and wire before they can even start the braces. Instead of the low price of $5K at the undergrad clinic we are looking at closer to $7-8K at the grad clinic, which is similar to the price of a private clinic. Did I mention we don't have private insurance for this, and that they said if we don't do it soon she is likely going to end up with serious issues with her jaw (she has a molar coming in like *this* close to the joint, adult teeth missing(never decended), major over crowding, and just a whole heap of trouble. Price will just keep going up the longer we wait. *went to reuse center. One of our favorite places to go, for $5 you can take as much as you want, we got canning jars, books, candles to melt down to make new ones, board games, office/school supplies, craft supplies, altoids tins(want for organization and the survival kits we are making in 2 weeks), and the kids love it because I hand them each a basket and tell them to go find what they want. I never say no to their treasure hunt there. Filled entire back of station wagon with boxes and bags filled with stuff *went to thrift shop and bought some home decor and supplies for sensory bins/trays *went to Dollar store, filled up on pet supplies, home items (so glad I can get advil etc there), craft supplies and items for sensory bins/trays *had dinner at folks place *took boys for haircuts *finally on road back home, did I mention earlier the city is 2 hours from us and the car was so over loaded with purchases I could not see out the back window and the kids were buried in bags *got home, the 2 youngest helped me unload the car while the 2 oldest took the dogs for a run and checked on the cats we are pet sitting *cleaned out car completely, now just need a nonrainy day to shampoo the interior and wipe everything down *sorted out all purchases, and put 2/3 of it away, rest has to wait until tomorrow. *it is now 12:28am and I am finally heading to bed before the dogs think it is playtime again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 swellmomma, sounds like a fun trip. Hope your dd gets chosen for the braces. I've decided that insomnia is a bad habit. I should probably do something constructive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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