Jean in Newcastle Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Doctor appointment. Don’t forget to stop by the lab first. mail the cards that didn’t get mailed on Sunday. 6 Quote
Ausmumof3 Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Monday’s almost done here. We have a heatwave coming up with four days over 40 (104) and some higher. So I’ve been running trying to get all the out the house jobs like shopping, library, pet feed, fuel and cash, school books from the marketplace. Plus trying to keep pets and livestock cool and comfy as it’s already warm. And supervise chickens hatching and a new mamma hen. Feeling exhausted 😩 I need to cook dinner, fold a clothesline full of washing, walk the dog and tidy up. Oh and pack some lolly bags for dhs volunteer fire brigade Chrissy do. and speaking of mail I forgot to mail that card. 4 3 Quote
SKL Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Howdy! I am not ready for Monday ... but I'm more ready than sometimes. If only it wasn't already 5am! My kids were really putzy Sunday and ended up getting to bed midnight-ish or after. That isn't as bad as it sounds since they didn't wake up until past 9am, but still. And one kid didn't even finish all of the homework she was supposed to do. 😕 On the positive side, they did finish tomorrow's homework and start on the stuff due later in the week. And I did review what has been done so far, so I won't have to review it in the morning. But they will have to get up a bit early to make some corrections. I spent a bunch of time on another Christmas order on Amazon. Hopefully this is the last one. Work-wise, I hope to get focused again and crank out a bunch of reports. Looks like we have at least one conference call today, ugh. And I just remembered a tax payment that is due today ... hope the client is around to sign for it ... I have always sent it to them well in advance before. Not good since it's a new person and they already have other old tax issues that I was trying to help them with. Oh well, can't change the past .... I need to make some calls on the personal side - trying to remember what for ... one health issue for sure; maybe a dentist appointment for the girls; signing up for some day camps; and I thought there was something else. I also need to pay some bills. Well, for now I had better set about 50 alarms and get a bit of sleep! 7 Quote
Ausmumof3 Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Got dinner done helped with the lolly bags walked the dog, locked up the chooks etc, helped pick the last of the cherries, printed some stuff for dh, I didn’t get to the washing and I can’t now it’s almost 11. Still need to feed the cat then heading to bed. the printing was nearly a crisis because I didn’t buy paper because it was $9 a ream (usually pay $5). Luckily I managed to round up enough. Next time I’ll pay the extra $4 and save myself the stress. Edited December 16, 2019 by Ausmumof3 7 Quote
TravelingChris Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Coffee, Meds Prepare for running around doing errands Botanical Garden (renewing membership as gift to my dd and dsil_ AAA (renewing memberships as gifts to all three kids plus sil) - probably tomorrow or Wednesday because I need their numbers to renew Cancelled Art Museum because I forgot it is closed on Monday call dentist because broken molar keeps getting more and more broken so I cannot wait until next year and my dental insurance is active again (I maxed out the 1500 maximum already) figure out dinner concert Edited December 16, 2019 by TravelingChris 6 Quote
May Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Youngest DD surprised DH and me by showing up on Friday night from San Diego🎉Weekend plans were shot and Monday’s are too🎄Revised plans for Monday: Go out to bunch at one of DD’s favorite places Go to commissary to get SIL his favorite diced tomatoes to make his salsa. DD wanted a can for his stocking stuffer, the rest we’ll mail. Punt on afternoon plans and see what DD wants to do on her last day🎄 7 Quote
Selkie Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Good morning! office work - lots of odds and ends farrier appt. this afternoon need to get one more gift for ds19 & think of something for FIL who has severe dementia straighten up messy garage - boxes everywhere, plus all the fly spray, horse shampoo, & medical supplies I brought in from barn several loads of laundry to fold & put away maybe finally get started on wrapping presents... dinner: lentil soup 6 Quote
mom31257 Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Good morning! The usuals are done. meals school with ds tidy house get some stuff out of dd's room (She comes home late tonight, and I've been storing some stuff in there.) work more on Christmas stuff 6 Quote
wintermom Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Ausmumof3 said: Got dinner done helped with the lolly bags walked the dog, locked up the chooks etc, helped pick the last of the cherries, printed some stuff for dh, I didn’t get to the washing and I can’t now it’s almost 11. Still need to feed the cat then heading to bed. the printing was nearly a crisis because I didn’t buy paper because it was $9 a ream (usually pay $5). Luckily I managed to round up enough. Next time I’ll pay the extra $4 and save myself the stress. Chooks = hens Lolly bags = ?? Lolly pops in a bag? Ice lollies? 5 Quote
wintermom Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) It's a cold one out there, which feels strange after reading about 40+C temps in Aussie. We have it at -14C this morning. The snow is still frozen onto all the tree branches after our freezing rain followed by snow. It's quite lovely and bright outside (at least looking out the window). Once the body goes outside the loveliness turns to shock. 😉 Thank goodness the wind has died down. Another question for people of the south; is there such a thing as the opposite of "wind chill" with heat? Humidity aside, does wind make the heat feel worse or just spread fires? Done: School run with dd and ds, coffee, breakie, work e-mails To do: Read my friend's grandfather's memoirs so I can return the booklet to her, walk with a friend, avoid thinking about all the Christmas stuff I should probably do. Edited December 16, 2019 by wintermom 3 Quote
MysteryJen Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Good morning! dh left his phone in the kitchen last night- and the alarm went off and I was the only one to hear it. 5:30 am looking for the source of the alarm... So I am up. Today is a fairly regular Monday with a few Christmas things to do. coffee/paper see dd2 off to school (Wednesday is her last day) school with ds3 read a little update calendar, I seem behind on this. bank bills order a few more presents (I buy the gifts for dmil- she gives me a check) wrap a couple of gifts (dh had them squirreled away in the closet) clean bathrooms laundry figure out dinner ds3 to a late night practice (regular tennis is on Christmas break) watch some football Have a great day! 4 Quote
DawnM Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Work Leave early to get DS15 to the doctor It is DS20's birthday! So, we are having a birthday dinner. 4 Quote
ScoutTN Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Good morning! Math with Ds English with Dd Pack lunch Drop off Rx and other items at mom's Bills/budget Tomorrow! No time today... Ds to new school for lunchtime Pizza order for Scouts! Tutoring prep, then tutor two students. Scouts COH Edited December 16, 2019 by ScoutTN 4 Quote
Ausmumof3 Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, wintermom said: Chooks = hens Lolly bags = ?? Lolly pops in a bag? Ice lollies? Yep chooks is hens and roosters lolly bags is I guess candy in a cellophane bag. Mix of wrapped, gummy etc i forgot I needed a translator 5 1 Quote
Ausmumof3 Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, wintermom said: It's a cold one out there, which feels strange after reading about 40+C temps in Aussie. We have it at -14C this morning. The snow is still frozen onto all the tree branches after our freezing rain followed by snow. It's quite lovely and bright outside (at least looking out the window). Once the body goes outside the loveliness turns to shock. 😉 Thank goodness the wind has died down. Another question for people of the south; is there such a thing as the opposite of "wind chill" with heat? Humidity aside, does wind make the heat feel worse or just spread fires? Done: School run with dd and ds, coffee, breakie, work e-mails To do: Read my friend's grandfather's memoirs so I can return the booklet to her, walk with a friend, avoid thinking about all the Christmas stuff I should probably do. Brrrr that sounds cold round here wind with heat mostly makes us paranoid. It can be a little more drying on the skin and definitely the trees but I don’t think it’s equivalent to wind chill. 4 Quote
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 16, 2019 Author Posted December 16, 2019 “Heat index” combines heat and humidity. 5 Quote
SKL Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Drove the kids to school again. Long story. At least I got them there in time. Cleaned the kitchen. Fed the bird. Set up and started using my new rock salt spreader. It's heavier than I expected but OK. Putzing through small items on my work list. Driver can't drive today so I will need to take Kid2 to clarinet. Also need to text re the other days this week. 3 Quote
wintermom Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: “Heat index” combines heat and humidity. And no one likes it when that number rises. 😨 At least with wind-chill a smart person can and will cover their skin. With hot, humid conditions you're s.o.l. 3 Quote
Selkie Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Trying to squeeze in a lot of work while the puppies nap. It's like having a baby, only more fun. Got all the laundry washed/hung/folded/put away. Ordered a gift. Chopped garlic, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, parsnips, and kale for tonight's soup. Cleaned the kitchen. Going out now to get all the horses haltered and ready for the farrier. 2 Quote
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 16, 2019 Author Posted December 16, 2019 Human care done pet care done medical care done mailed Christmas cards went to the lab waiting for the doctor 3 Quote
SKL Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Well I got up the energy and made some phone calls. First to the health care place re mental health services. They don't know what to do with us and will call us back tomorrow. Second to the dentist to confirm my appointment and schedule the next cleanings for my kids. The next open slot for 2 kids outside of school hours is in April! Next to the young chef academy to sign the kids up for 2 half-day cooking camps for next week. And I texted our driver, a friend, my sister, and a fitness place that contacted me because I ran the turkey trot. They won't take my kids until age 14, so that was a short conversation. I still feel like I'm forgetting a phone call I planned to make today. What was it?? I had to revise an urgent document for a closing that is supposed to happen today - because of an $8.50 bank fee that just hit. 😕 Also sent some other work emails. My big client conference call is in about 10 minutes ... per one calendar. Though my other calendar seems to think it was 45 minutes ago. Guess I'll find out soon enough. 4 Quote
TravelingChris Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Well at least I did make it to my coumadin appointment and back safely before I became super spacey. I am having a migraine equivalent due to coming severe storms. Because of that I cannot drive to do anymore errands, schools are closing early and so the concert we were going to attend was rescheduled too. At least we now can get things like grocery deliveries so easily so I just used instacart and the shopper is shopping. When she gets here in about a half an hour, I figure,because she is more than half done with item shopping including the longest one of deli meats. I will be able to have lunch and take my meds to help with it. Otherwise, some online shopping, little cleaning, dinner, and relaxing are now in order. 4 Quote
TravelingChris Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, wintermom said: And no one likes it when that number rises. 😨 At least with wind-chill a smart person can and will cover their skin. With hot, humid conditions you're s.o.l. I can\t stand cold wet windy days worse than 90 degrees with high humidity. In fact, neither dh nor I like snow anymore and are happy to live in a place where we get very little snowfall and often have 60 degree highs in winter though we just as often have highs in the 40s in winter too. 4 Quote
MysteryJen Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 Wrapped a few gifts cleaned kitchen laundry bank/bills took ds3 to the gym grocery store library next up: pick up ds3 more laundry finish cleaning sewing room 3 Quote
ScoutTN Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Started the dishwasher Called the orthodontist to clear up a billing problem Called orthodontist again to reschedule an appt. Ate lunch Checked in with dd about schoolwork Texted a friend Next up: morning list things Tutoring prep ✅ Tutor 2 students ✅ Head across town to Scouts COH ✅ Edited December 17, 2019 by ScoutTN 4 Quote
wintermom Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, TravelingChris said: I can\t stand cold wet windy days worse than 90 degrees with high humidity. In fact, neither dh nor I like snow anymore and are happy to live in a place where we get very little snowfall and often have 60 degree highs in winter though we just as often have highs in the 40s in winter too. Very few people like snow (if you don't count children), especially when they have to shovel it, drive in it or navigate walking on the snow/ice. Many people don't have a lot of options, though. Thank the good Lord there is such a thing as spring, summer and fall. 😉 Edited December 16, 2019 by wintermom 5 Quote
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 Doctor’s appointment done dropped dd off at dog walking did some research on some of the things the doctor talked to me about. found a Pinterest recipe to try made list made a chicken wild rice soup for dinner. 3 Quote
ScoutTN Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 Unloaded the dishwasher Sent some emails. Thought about tomorrow. Home, in jammies, in bed. I love being warm and cozy when it's cold and wet outside. I was cold all evening. I hate winter. Reading is next. 3 Quote
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 Day 33 all food logged and step goal made. 2 Quote
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 Cleaned the kitchen washed one load of laundry dried the same load of laundry changed out the cat litter 1 Quote
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