1/11/2018
It's true that I do rule the roost, and the roost consists of two key rooms: kitchen and laundry room. Very exciting I can assure you. Having the final say in those two rooms is every woman's dream! (Actually, not so much).
But, there is one room where my best efforts to gain control requires much pushing, and pleading. What room you ask? The bedroom. Oh, don't roll your eyes. I'm just talking about being able to get into bed, moving one or both of the girls over and staking my claim in bed. Jeff goes to bed much earlier than I do, because he has to get up really early, while I sleep in until the girls "insist" that I get up. Jeff starts his new job on Monday, no commute, no getting up at the crack of dawn, and definitely more rest for him.
Last night, I went up to bed around midnight, and one of the dogs was definitely in my spot. I rolled the dog over to one side and then quickly got into bed, before the rolled up dog could figure out that the "pack leader" was calling the shots. Once in bed, however, said dog rolled back over and settled in next to me. We've discovered that once Bella goes to sleep, you might as well be talking in a foreign language, because she is really, really asleep. And, moving her is like pushing concrete around.
I got distracted in my organization task yesterday - and who would have thought that was going to happen? But, I'm armed with a new resolve today. Going into one of the spare rooms, pick up toys as well as the slides that are lying (laying?) on the floor. And, there is the matter of shredding. Jeff keeps a trash can in his office where he dumps everything he deems as needing to be shredded. When I begin the chore of shredding, there are often times plain envelopes, with no name and/or address (which would explain why they are called plan) and I don't shred those. Some would ask why I let the shredding pile get so big. Simple - it's boring, requires multiple dumping into large trash bags, and the amount of shredding that gets on the floor, because I "may"occasionally miss the bag!
Since I received new potholders at Christmas, I did go through my drawer where I keep potholders, and found several potholders, that just couldn't be saved. Out with the garbage they went. See - that was organizing - just on a really small scale! It's probably best to start small, because you will see instant results. The big jobs take longer for you to reap an award - as in feeling really good about yourself and what you've accomplished.
I'd love to stay and chat, but a spare bedroom calls me.
P
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Getting Organized - Part Two!
1/10/2018
I wrote yesterday about my lofty intentions of doing some organizing around the house. Well, those intentions were merely that, and no actual organizing was done - sad to say. It's a new day that's filled with "good" intentions. Today, I'm going into the spare room where I keep Benjamin's toys, and do pick-up. I have file folders that need a home, books to put back on the shelf, and toys to be taken from the floor into the toy containers. Not a difficult task by any means, just something that needs to be done.
When you have spare rooms, and for the most part, you keep the doors closed, it's easy to "forget" what booby traps lurk behind them. It's far too easy to take out of season clothes, or more likely, clothes that are too small, and toss them into a bedroom. In your head, your mantra says that you'll organize and put away these clothes someday. Well, the someday never seems to happen. I get busy doing other stuff, and since nobody goes into these rooms, they are a low priority to me. However, seeing the messy room last night, makes me see that I can no longer put the cleaning task off. Just like when I was working, there were parts of my job that I didn't want to do, but because I had to answer to a boss, those jobs were done, whether I liked it or not.
I started watching "Price is Right" and I'm amazed at how well I do when it comes to pricing items! However, there is something that I've noticed on this show as well as in stores and out on the street. Men who wear their pants past their waist line, which shows their underwear. I guess I should be thankful that they have on underwear. Yesterday, one fellow was on the stage with Drew, and for the entire time, he kept having to pull his pants up. A belt perhaps? I'm probably being a bit fuddy duddy(new words), but I grew up in a generation where underwear was just that - under some piece of clothing. And, as long as I'm talking about clothing, I was also brought up to believe that a woman's bra shouldn't be overly obvious under a blouse. So, I would never wear a black bra, which I don't own, under let's say a white blouse. But, on television I see this all the time. As I get older, it's obvious to me, that what was drilled into me growing up, is no longer relevant. You never wore white shoes after Labor Day for instance. Things like that.
Boy, did I get off track! I was "organizing" and then suddenly I switched tracks and started writing about clothing. Just the way my mind thinks these day.
We're half-way through the week, and not counting today, Jeff has two more days at his current job, which also means he has two more days of commuting. I'm sure he's looking forward to having his commute time, which occasionally is 2 hours long, a thing of the past. I know that he'll be more rested come Monday.
P
I wrote yesterday about my lofty intentions of doing some organizing around the house. Well, those intentions were merely that, and no actual organizing was done - sad to say. It's a new day that's filled with "good" intentions. Today, I'm going into the spare room where I keep Benjamin's toys, and do pick-up. I have file folders that need a home, books to put back on the shelf, and toys to be taken from the floor into the toy containers. Not a difficult task by any means, just something that needs to be done.
When you have spare rooms, and for the most part, you keep the doors closed, it's easy to "forget" what booby traps lurk behind them. It's far too easy to take out of season clothes, or more likely, clothes that are too small, and toss them into a bedroom. In your head, your mantra says that you'll organize and put away these clothes someday. Well, the someday never seems to happen. I get busy doing other stuff, and since nobody goes into these rooms, they are a low priority to me. However, seeing the messy room last night, makes me see that I can no longer put the cleaning task off. Just like when I was working, there were parts of my job that I didn't want to do, but because I had to answer to a boss, those jobs were done, whether I liked it or not.
I started watching "Price is Right" and I'm amazed at how well I do when it comes to pricing items! However, there is something that I've noticed on this show as well as in stores and out on the street. Men who wear their pants past their waist line, which shows their underwear. I guess I should be thankful that they have on underwear. Yesterday, one fellow was on the stage with Drew, and for the entire time, he kept having to pull his pants up. A belt perhaps? I'm probably being a bit fuddy duddy(new words), but I grew up in a generation where underwear was just that - under some piece of clothing. And, as long as I'm talking about clothing, I was also brought up to believe that a woman's bra shouldn't be overly obvious under a blouse. So, I would never wear a black bra, which I don't own, under let's say a white blouse. But, on television I see this all the time. As I get older, it's obvious to me, that what was drilled into me growing up, is no longer relevant. You never wore white shoes after Labor Day for instance. Things like that.
Boy, did I get off track! I was "organizing" and then suddenly I switched tracks and started writing about clothing. Just the way my mind thinks these day.
We're half-way through the week, and not counting today, Jeff has two more days at his current job, which also means he has two more days of commuting. I'm sure he's looking forward to having his commute time, which occasionally is 2 hours long, a thing of the past. I know that he'll be more rested come Monday.
P
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Getting Organized
1/9/2018
After sending out multiple packages yesterday, I'm feeling pretty good about myself. However, there is still some organizing to be done. I have numerous outdoor shirts that seem to continually hang on kitchen chairs or other furniture. While this is handy, I don't like it very much. I need to take inventory of the hall closet and remove coats, jackets, etc., that are no longer used because they simply don't fit, so there is no reason for them to be taking up valuable "real estate"!
I'd like to be able to hang up the multiple outdoor shirts that Jeff wears in the closet. I'm pretty sure (actually, I'm positive) that he won't like this, but I need to take charge of the areas of the house that I "rule". The laundry room, kitchen and breakfast area are definitely "my" areas.
Next, I have a spare room that houses a whole bunch of Benjamin's toys. Over time, the floor of that room has become a virtual death trap. There are toys of all sizes strewn around on the floor, and they need to go into the toy box. I could/should have Benjamin do this, but the time we have with him is precious, and I don't want to use up that time tidying up. It's not like I have a super busy schedule, I just need to get my rear in gear.
And, then there's the bedroom. Last week, I took all my short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts, "shorty" (capri) pants and anything else that screamed warm weather, and stuffed them all in a laundry basket. Trouble is, I haven't yet moved said basket to a spare room. Would it be, or could it be that I'm just lazy? Hmm, I have to think about that, but I think I already know the answer. I wouldn't say I'm lazy but more of a procrastinator. When you have oodles of spare time, you/I tend to waste time. Rationale is that I could do the "x" chore tomorrow, or perhaps never. And, frankly nobody cares whether I move the summer clothes or pick up toys. Those two bedrooms are closed all the time, and you know as well as I do, that when you start filling up a spare room, it doesn't bother me/you as long as the "mess" stays behind a closed door!
Jeff has two days down (counting today) and three more days to go, before he walks out of his current job on Friday. No more commute and perhaps time during the day for a short power nap. I tend to take a bit of a snooze in the afternoon and unfortunately I suppose that is why I stay up at night until around midnight. I have convinced myself that when I do go to bed, that I won't go to sleep. I do toss around a bit initially, but I actually think that I fall asleep pretty quickly, once I stake my piece of the bed and move the girls around so that I can actually get in the bed!
While I ate my breakfast (bagel and coffee), I watched a children's cooking show, and these young people, some as young as 11, were able to make really good looking and according to the judges, tasty dishes. I am so impressed.
Okay, thanks for the chat. Off to be useful.
P
After sending out multiple packages yesterday, I'm feeling pretty good about myself. However, there is still some organizing to be done. I have numerous outdoor shirts that seem to continually hang on kitchen chairs or other furniture. While this is handy, I don't like it very much. I need to take inventory of the hall closet and remove coats, jackets, etc., that are no longer used because they simply don't fit, so there is no reason for them to be taking up valuable "real estate"!
I'd like to be able to hang up the multiple outdoor shirts that Jeff wears in the closet. I'm pretty sure (actually, I'm positive) that he won't like this, but I need to take charge of the areas of the house that I "rule". The laundry room, kitchen and breakfast area are definitely "my" areas.
Next, I have a spare room that houses a whole bunch of Benjamin's toys. Over time, the floor of that room has become a virtual death trap. There are toys of all sizes strewn around on the floor, and they need to go into the toy box. I could/should have Benjamin do this, but the time we have with him is precious, and I don't want to use up that time tidying up. It's not like I have a super busy schedule, I just need to get my rear in gear.
And, then there's the bedroom. Last week, I took all my short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts, "shorty" (capri) pants and anything else that screamed warm weather, and stuffed them all in a laundry basket. Trouble is, I haven't yet moved said basket to a spare room. Would it be, or could it be that I'm just lazy? Hmm, I have to think about that, but I think I already know the answer. I wouldn't say I'm lazy but more of a procrastinator. When you have oodles of spare time, you/I tend to waste time. Rationale is that I could do the "x" chore tomorrow, or perhaps never. And, frankly nobody cares whether I move the summer clothes or pick up toys. Those two bedrooms are closed all the time, and you know as well as I do, that when you start filling up a spare room, it doesn't bother me/you as long as the "mess" stays behind a closed door!
Jeff has two days down (counting today) and three more days to go, before he walks out of his current job on Friday. No more commute and perhaps time during the day for a short power nap. I tend to take a bit of a snooze in the afternoon and unfortunately I suppose that is why I stay up at night until around midnight. I have convinced myself that when I do go to bed, that I won't go to sleep. I do toss around a bit initially, but I actually think that I fall asleep pretty quickly, once I stake my piece of the bed and move the girls around so that I can actually get in the bed!
While I ate my breakfast (bagel and coffee), I watched a children's cooking show, and these young people, some as young as 11, were able to make really good looking and according to the judges, tasty dishes. I am so impressed.
Okay, thanks for the chat. Off to be useful.
P
Monday, January 8, 2018
Christmas Is Over!
1/8/2018
Christmas is over
Returns have been sent
Maybe this Christmas
Cash or gift cards will make much more sense
I have lately become a pro at returning stuff. I bought clothes for folks, and because I didn't want to offend, I erred on the side of too small. Unfortunately, my best intentions have come back and bit me in the butt. This morning, I put out 4 packages for the mailman and 2 packages for UPS. So, if you need something returned, I'm your girl!
Went to Stacey's spa party yesterday afternoon. I had a lovely, lovely time. We had facials and then soaked our feet in something that smelled really nice. Stacey was nice enough to use the scrub cream on my feet. I'm just not able to get to my feet, so I appreciated her doing this for me. On the dining room table, were iced sugar cookies (my personal favorite), strawberries dipped in chocolate, pigs in a blanket, crackers and cheese, and some other sweet stuff! I was in sugar heaven for sure.
I'm reading the new book about Trump, and there will be no opinions or comments expressed here. I'll just say this, the book is interesting.
We're in the double digits - 16 degrees today. There was mention of freezing rain, so Jeff took my car, which handles better in bad weather. Apparently, there was an accident on his way to work, and he had to wait 45 minutes. This did not make him a happy camper. But, he reminds himself, as do I, that he only has to do this commute four more days. And then he'll be like me, not too excited about winter weather. If you don't have to drive in snow and/or ice, then it's not such a big deal.
We went to WalMart yesterday, and I gave Jeff a very "short" list of things to buy. We have more than enough food in the pantry and freezer to last us for weeks. Our problem is, we keep buying more frozen food and add those items to the almost full freezer in the basement. If we do get a major snow storm this winter, and can't get out until the snow plow comes, we'll have no worries - we have lots of food to eat. Oh, and lots of extra toilet paper on hand.
Happy Monday.
P
Christmas is over
Returns have been sent
Maybe this Christmas
Cash or gift cards will make much more sense
I have lately become a pro at returning stuff. I bought clothes for folks, and because I didn't want to offend, I erred on the side of too small. Unfortunately, my best intentions have come back and bit me in the butt. This morning, I put out 4 packages for the mailman and 2 packages for UPS. So, if you need something returned, I'm your girl!
Went to Stacey's spa party yesterday afternoon. I had a lovely, lovely time. We had facials and then soaked our feet in something that smelled really nice. Stacey was nice enough to use the scrub cream on my feet. I'm just not able to get to my feet, so I appreciated her doing this for me. On the dining room table, were iced sugar cookies (my personal favorite), strawberries dipped in chocolate, pigs in a blanket, crackers and cheese, and some other sweet stuff! I was in sugar heaven for sure.
I'm reading the new book about Trump, and there will be no opinions or comments expressed here. I'll just say this, the book is interesting.
We're in the double digits - 16 degrees today. There was mention of freezing rain, so Jeff took my car, which handles better in bad weather. Apparently, there was an accident on his way to work, and he had to wait 45 minutes. This did not make him a happy camper. But, he reminds himself, as do I, that he only has to do this commute four more days. And then he'll be like me, not too excited about winter weather. If you don't have to drive in snow and/or ice, then it's not such a big deal.
We went to WalMart yesterday, and I gave Jeff a very "short" list of things to buy. We have more than enough food in the pantry and freezer to last us for weeks. Our problem is, we keep buying more frozen food and add those items to the almost full freezer in the basement. If we do get a major snow storm this winter, and can't get out until the snow plow comes, we'll have no worries - we have lots of food to eat. Oh, and lots of extra toilet paper on hand.
Happy Monday.
P
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Brrrrr
1/7/2018
Definitely cold outside. Even the girls go outside, do their business and are back inside the house in a flash. I feel the same way. Be outside just long enough to get something done and then scurry back inside. How do you know if your dog has gone outside in the winter? Easy - their fur is cold!
Jeff is counting down the days until Friday, which will be his last day of work. He starts for the new company on Monday I think. I know he's looking forward to having no daily commute. Even though I stay at home 99.9% of the time, I am dressed every day and make the bed as well. I believe that it's important to get out of pajamas, if only for a mental boost. And, in the mental area, I need all the help I can get! (insert smiley face here).
Before we go out to Andrew's house this afternoon, we're going to make a stop at WalMart to get essentials only for the next week. The girls and I will wait in the car (heat running of course). At the present outdoor temperature, we could even buy ice cream and it wouldn't thaw out this afternoon while sitting in the car. I am, while writing this, also writing down a grocery list of things to buy as I remember them.
Spa day at Stacey's house. Pedicures and facials. I don't know any woman who doesn't enjoy a pedicure. Most men just don't understand how good a pedicure makes you feel. Looking forward to feeling pampered a bit.
This coming week, my calendar is empty. However, the week of the 15th, I have three doctor appointments. Stacey and Benjamin are taking me to see my doctor on Friday for a pre-op visit and then we're going to Bob Evans for breakfast. Who doesn't love eating breakfast in the afternoon? I would love to order waffles, but after I add syrup, the waffles just become a sugar bomb.
I hope you're having a wonderful day and if it's cold where you are, stay inside!
P
Definitely cold outside. Even the girls go outside, do their business and are back inside the house in a flash. I feel the same way. Be outside just long enough to get something done and then scurry back inside. How do you know if your dog has gone outside in the winter? Easy - their fur is cold!
Jeff is counting down the days until Friday, which will be his last day of work. He starts for the new company on Monday I think. I know he's looking forward to having no daily commute. Even though I stay at home 99.9% of the time, I am dressed every day and make the bed as well. I believe that it's important to get out of pajamas, if only for a mental boost. And, in the mental area, I need all the help I can get! (insert smiley face here).
Before we go out to Andrew's house this afternoon, we're going to make a stop at WalMart to get essentials only for the next week. The girls and I will wait in the car (heat running of course). At the present outdoor temperature, we could even buy ice cream and it wouldn't thaw out this afternoon while sitting in the car. I am, while writing this, also writing down a grocery list of things to buy as I remember them.
Spa day at Stacey's house. Pedicures and facials. I don't know any woman who doesn't enjoy a pedicure. Most men just don't understand how good a pedicure makes you feel. Looking forward to feeling pampered a bit.
This coming week, my calendar is empty. However, the week of the 15th, I have three doctor appointments. Stacey and Benjamin are taking me to see my doctor on Friday for a pre-op visit and then we're going to Bob Evans for breakfast. Who doesn't love eating breakfast in the afternoon? I would love to order waffles, but after I add syrup, the waffles just become a sugar bomb.
I hope you're having a wonderful day and if it's cold where you are, stay inside!
P
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Saturday
12/6/2018
Weather update, as if you needed one: COLD but thankfully not windy. The fireplace is on and will probably stay on, all day. Both of the dogs are curled up as close to the fireplace as possible. For me, after I've sat in the room for awhile, I think it's just too hot, and I need to step outside for a bit.
Sitting near my desk, are four packages that are being returned to Amazon. It's tricky getting the right size, color or something when you buy clothes as presents. I, have however, become a master at returning stuff. After Christmas, I kept all the boxes and padded envelopes just in case I had to return something. And, it's a good thing that I did. I abhor the thought of giving gift cards or cash to the family, but may in the future, have to resort to that. I've always thought that gift cards represented a "I can't find anything for you, so here's this". Mind you, when I receive a gift card to say Amazon or Ebay, I'm really quite happy. At this point in my life, I don't need a lot of stuff. Wendy bought me the self-threading needle, or something like that, which should make mending, which I probably should leave to the pros, easier!
Tomorrow, Stacey is having some kind of facial/pedicure party. Jeff and I will go out and take the girls. They can play in the backyard, but can come in when they become cold and/or tired. I like pedicures, but because of my particular ills and aches, cannot easily reach my toes, (sigh), so maybe I'll just watch the other women.
Jeff is doing the countdown to next Friday, which will be his last day working for the county. On Monday, the 15th he will become a contractor working for a contractor to IBM. Maybe that made sense, or not. Anyway, we'll be hanging up the lunch box, at least for now. Jeff will no longer have to commute and will get 2 hours a day that he now spends commuting back. He'll be less tired I'm sure, and the girls will enjoy his company and the extra attention - not that they need any!
A bit of laundry today. I keep a towel on the bedroom floor, in the same spot every night. I don't know which one of the dogs, maybe they both do, pee on the towel (doubled up). Each day, I simply pick up the used towel and put down another one. While that may sound silly, it is saving the carpet!
Jeff made a good dinner last night. We had bought a bag of roast beef, rice and some kind of veggie. He added more roast beef, chilies and sour cream. Yummy. You have to love those one pot "wonders".
I hope it's warm where you are. Our temperatures are supposed to rise later in the week.
P
Weather update, as if you needed one: COLD but thankfully not windy. The fireplace is on and will probably stay on, all day. Both of the dogs are curled up as close to the fireplace as possible. For me, after I've sat in the room for awhile, I think it's just too hot, and I need to step outside for a bit.
Sitting near my desk, are four packages that are being returned to Amazon. It's tricky getting the right size, color or something when you buy clothes as presents. I, have however, become a master at returning stuff. After Christmas, I kept all the boxes and padded envelopes just in case I had to return something. And, it's a good thing that I did. I abhor the thought of giving gift cards or cash to the family, but may in the future, have to resort to that. I've always thought that gift cards represented a "I can't find anything for you, so here's this". Mind you, when I receive a gift card to say Amazon or Ebay, I'm really quite happy. At this point in my life, I don't need a lot of stuff. Wendy bought me the self-threading needle, or something like that, which should make mending, which I probably should leave to the pros, easier!
Tomorrow, Stacey is having some kind of facial/pedicure party. Jeff and I will go out and take the girls. They can play in the backyard, but can come in when they become cold and/or tired. I like pedicures, but because of my particular ills and aches, cannot easily reach my toes, (sigh), so maybe I'll just watch the other women.
Jeff is doing the countdown to next Friday, which will be his last day working for the county. On Monday, the 15th he will become a contractor working for a contractor to IBM. Maybe that made sense, or not. Anyway, we'll be hanging up the lunch box, at least for now. Jeff will no longer have to commute and will get 2 hours a day that he now spends commuting back. He'll be less tired I'm sure, and the girls will enjoy his company and the extra attention - not that they need any!
A bit of laundry today. I keep a towel on the bedroom floor, in the same spot every night. I don't know which one of the dogs, maybe they both do, pee on the towel (doubled up). Each day, I simply pick up the used towel and put down another one. While that may sound silly, it is saving the carpet!
Jeff made a good dinner last night. We had bought a bag of roast beef, rice and some kind of veggie. He added more roast beef, chilies and sour cream. Yummy. You have to love those one pot "wonders".
I hope it's warm where you are. Our temperatures are supposed to rise later in the week.
P
Friday, January 5, 2018
Offically Cold
1/5/2018
Jeff believes that it's not really cold until we're in single digits. Okay, happy to report that earlier this morning, the temperature was 8 degrees, which means it's COLD. At this temperature, I'm glad I'm home so that the dogs don't have to spend their days either outside or in the basement. They may be a "bit" pampered!
Before going to bed last night, Jeff and I put the duvet inside the cover, making the bed toasty, and the girls seemed to like the fluffy feeling they/we get when the duvet is put back on the bed. During the warmer months, it's just too warm to have on the bed, especially when you have two dogs with you.
Moving slow this morning. Didn't sleep well, so got up shortly after Jeff left. Then I found a mind-numbing show, watched a bit, slept a bit. Now it's time to get dressed and start by day - and it's noon, so I should do this soon.
Jeff is counting down the days until he leaves his job. Next Friday will be his last day and then he will be done with the morning and evening commutes, and he'll be done with packing up his lunch.
This is really short today - sorry. Have a great Thursday.
P
Jeff believes that it's not really cold until we're in single digits. Okay, happy to report that earlier this morning, the temperature was 8 degrees, which means it's COLD. At this temperature, I'm glad I'm home so that the dogs don't have to spend their days either outside or in the basement. They may be a "bit" pampered!
Before going to bed last night, Jeff and I put the duvet inside the cover, making the bed toasty, and the girls seemed to like the fluffy feeling they/we get when the duvet is put back on the bed. During the warmer months, it's just too warm to have on the bed, especially when you have two dogs with you.
Moving slow this morning. Didn't sleep well, so got up shortly after Jeff left. Then I found a mind-numbing show, watched a bit, slept a bit. Now it's time to get dressed and start by day - and it's noon, so I should do this soon.
Jeff is counting down the days until he leaves his job. Next Friday will be his last day and then he will be done with the morning and evening commutes, and he'll be done with packing up his lunch.
This is really short today - sorry. Have a great Thursday.
P
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