Got the last of the living room done in my Mt. Vernon cleaning challenge today. Looked longingly at my loom, but she will be my reward for getting this house back into shape. BG is looking forward to learning to weave. Also got a start in the bedroom by cleaning off the top of my dressser, dusting and NOT putting alot back. Personal goal...keep it decluttered!
Start therapy on finger today, dental appts tomorrow, back to therapy on Friday. Now that I am not watching babies, I am trying to get caught up on doctor and dentist visits that having babies didn't allow.
Started knitting a little something onna stick for my CMOT Dibbler swap...not giving any clues..he he
Til tomorrow....
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Up & At It
I remember my Dad telling me that in the mornings. So often I am up and stumbling around, grabbing coffee, perusing the Rav forums...anything but 'at it'. Despite good intentions and master lists, ToDo lists, etc. a good hour is wasted just sitting around trying to get my eyes open and playing with pc. I tell myself its my 'me' time..that quiet time when DH has alredy left the house and BG is not awake yet. And yet...to really turn that time into 'me' time...time to fortify myself to face the day, shower, make myself presentable and feeling good about myself..ah..that is the challenge.
Little later in the am...Its hair day...wait..make that HAIR day for BG. The day to take a few hours and wash, condition, comb, braid. Her hair is super curly (think Jimmy Hendrix, only longer) and almost water proof to start. Its not til I add soap that her hair feels wet. Then I use the massage setting on the shower to power wash the soap out, add a ton of conditioner and work that in well. Power rinse again. Then we comb section by section, adding leave in conditioner and braiding as we go.
More later..noon time. Went with 4 smaller braids in the back and 2 pony puffs on top for bg's hair. I was thinking cornrows, but my hands are too tired to work it.
Got another bookshelf done today as part of the Mt Vernon cleaning! Only 4 more to go!
Little later in the am...Its hair day...wait..make that HAIR day for BG. The day to take a few hours and wash, condition, comb, braid. Her hair is super curly (think Jimmy Hendrix, only longer) and almost water proof to start. Its not til I add soap that her hair feels wet. Then I use the massage setting on the shower to power wash the soap out, add a ton of conditioner and work that in well. Power rinse again. Then we comb section by section, adding leave in conditioner and braiding as we go.
More later..noon time. Went with 4 smaller braids in the back and 2 pony puffs on top for bg's hair. I was thinking cornrows, but my hands are too tired to work it.
Got another bookshelf done today as part of the Mt Vernon cleaning! Only 4 more to go!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Ode..Yet Again...Another
Ode..Hebrew..meaning yet again...another. Another grandchild is on the way! For those keeping score, this will be #14 birth wise. #9..BG.. changed designation tho with adoption. This will be DS#2's first child and, the way it looks now, the first to be born outside the US as he is stationed in Germany. Not sure at this point what will happen next as he and his girlfriend are not married (yet?) and he could get orders at any time. Time will tell and we can only wait to see.
The Mt. Vernon cleaning is going well so far. Stairs and downstairs hallway are finished and have started around the corner in the living room. First up is the TV area and bookshelf behind it. Lots of dust! Even as I dusted the back of the TV, I could see more dust settling. Must have to do with electronics attracting things out of the air. Need to add clean areas to my weekly list so they don't get this bad again.
Haven't knit in a few days, so no update there.
Listening to The Tenth Gift by Jane Johnson on audio book. It was recommended by one of the Rav book clubs. It is another one I may have to listen to a second time. I get busy doing something else and realize I have missed parts.
First week day at home without babysitting. Off to see what I can accomplish!
...til tomorrow....
The Mt. Vernon cleaning is going well so far. Stairs and downstairs hallway are finished and have started around the corner in the living room. First up is the TV area and bookshelf behind it. Lots of dust! Even as I dusted the back of the TV, I could see more dust settling. Must have to do with electronics attracting things out of the air. Need to add clean areas to my weekly list so they don't get this bad again.
Haven't knit in a few days, so no update there.
Listening to The Tenth Gift by Jane Johnson on audio book. It was recommended by one of the Rav book clubs. It is another one I may have to listen to a second time. I get busy doing something else and realize I have missed parts.
First week day at home without babysitting. Off to see what I can accomplish!
...til tomorrow....
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Dreams of Sewing & Cleaning Update
I went looking for some bone colored yarn in the bins in the basement yesterday. Found some fabric I had bought to make BG some clothes (pattern sizes were children's 2-4 and she is wearing adult sizes now) and started to dream about sewing again. Thinking maybe, when I get the house a little more up to speed, I will make some things for granddaughters. Once upon a time, I did a lot more sewing. The only things my sewing machine has been out for in the last 6 yrs have been DH's 2 kilts, which he helped make, and to sew on some of his Army patches. I used to work for JoAnn Fabrics and have lots of fabric stash left. Once I had 2 big garbage cans full of fabric, but decluttered one whole can full a few years ago. (I am not counting the 4 totes of fabric we used for our litergical banners.)
House Cleaning update: Started in the stairway and removed books from the 2 bookshelves, cleaned the shelves, dusted the books, moved shelves away from wall, cleaned floors, walls and woodwork behind them, replaced everything except a small stack of books that I want to get rid of. Thinking of taking some of the books to Half-Price Bookstore and seeing what I can get for them, and some can go to grandkids.
Moved on to area in downstairs hall by the closet. Removed everything, washed floors and woodwork, took register cover off to vac....and ran screaming for my life as an inch thick, 10 inch square dust bunny tried to eat me! Well, maybe not eat me...but it was scary what was in there! Clogged my mini vac twice getting it out. Today I will be moving on to the other end of the hallway.
Also got 2 more shelves cleaned in the kitchen, everything put back nicely organized.
Til tomorrow......
PS: found the bone colored yarn
House Cleaning update: Started in the stairway and removed books from the 2 bookshelves, cleaned the shelves, dusted the books, moved shelves away from wall, cleaned floors, walls and woodwork behind them, replaced everything except a small stack of books that I want to get rid of. Thinking of taking some of the books to Half-Price Bookstore and seeing what I can get for them, and some can go to grandkids.
Moved on to area in downstairs hall by the closet. Removed everything, washed floors and woodwork, took register cover off to vac....and ran screaming for my life as an inch thick, 10 inch square dust bunny tried to eat me! Well, maybe not eat me...but it was scary what was in there! Clogged my mini vac twice getting it out. Today I will be moving on to the other end of the hallway.
Also got 2 more shelves cleaned in the kitchen, everything put back nicely organized.
Til tomorrow......
PS: found the bone colored yarn
Friday, February 27, 2009
Virtual PJ Party
So, in honor of my new found freedom, my flysisters in chatzy threw me a virtual pj party. Lots of chat and ROFLOLs. Even party hats ^ altho one did get a little tipsy and put on a lampshade []:-}
Over the past couple of years of FLYing, these ladies have helped me alot. Not just in housework encouragement, but with dh's army training time (gone for 19 months) and everyday ups and downs. We rejoice together and its been a place to rant and whine when upset....and someone will turn the mood and laughing will start. Births, deaths, child troubles, and child accomplishments have all been discussed and shared.
Most of these ladies were ones that hung around on the old noodlebug chat room that FlyLady used to use for her once a month Q&A. We found that the room was available 24/7 and made good use of it. When it went down, one of the members made a chatzy room for us so we could continue our friendships. Some have dropped away, some come occasionally, some are new to the site, all are welcome. I have even had the pleasure of meeting a few face to face.
On the finger front, I had my assessment yesterday and they gave me a plan of exercises, most of which, I was pleased to see, I was already doing. There is still some bruising and swelling even after 2 1/2 weeks. Mobility is up, but still far from normal. Knitting happens, but I take more breaks now.
Making good progress on the BSJacket. At least 1/3 done.
Need to go thru my stash and find the yarn for The Grim Squeaker Egg Cozy which I may make larger for a TP cover. Thank you sallyinwales for developing the pattern.
I want to make a skirted diaper cover/soaker for newest granddaughter. I have yarn, just need to check pattern.
Over the past couple of years of FLYing, these ladies have helped me alot. Not just in housework encouragement, but with dh's army training time (gone for 19 months) and everyday ups and downs. We rejoice together and its been a place to rant and whine when upset....and someone will turn the mood and laughing will start. Births, deaths, child troubles, and child accomplishments have all been discussed and shared.
Most of these ladies were ones that hung around on the old noodlebug chat room that FlyLady used to use for her once a month Q&A. We found that the room was available 24/7 and made good use of it. When it went down, one of the members made a chatzy room for us so we could continue our friendships. Some have dropped away, some come occasionally, some are new to the site, all are welcome. I have even had the pleasure of meeting a few face to face.
On the finger front, I had my assessment yesterday and they gave me a plan of exercises, most of which, I was pleased to see, I was already doing. There is still some bruising and swelling even after 2 1/2 weeks. Mobility is up, but still far from normal. Knitting happens, but I take more breaks now.
Making good progress on the BSJacket. At least 1/3 done.
Need to go thru my stash and find the yarn for The Grim Squeaker Egg Cozy which I may make larger for a TP cover. Thank you sallyinwales for developing the pattern.
I want to make a skirted diaper cover/soaker for newest granddaughter. I have yarn, just need to check pattern.
Life Returns
After a year of watching 2 little ones, I have a life back. Today was the last day for watching them 5 days a week, 9 hrs a day. I love the babies...don't get me wrong...but at my age and with BG still at home and homeschooling, everyday is a bit much. The biggest missing part was being able to go out at the drop of a hat. Getting 2 little ones dressed, sippys ready, diaper bag ready, into car seats, out of car seats, 2 carts at the store....well, you get the picture. I don't know how DD does it all the time...or did before I started watching them.
BG is excited. She is already planning trips for us to the library and COSI and the zoo and...and... And I hope to get her back involved at the rec center for classes again. Homeschooling will be a bit easier too when we get back on a real schedule, I can sit and help her, and we don't have to wait for baby nap time.
I am looking forward to deep cleaning my house (did I say that?). Going to do the Mt. Vernon method in each room. For those not familiar with this method, you start in one corner of a room and really clean that area before moving on to next. If you need to stop for the day, you start where you left off. This way you are not tearing apart an entire room (that never gets put back..SHE that I am) and then its easier to keep clean. Working on my FlyLady habits is another thing I am looking forward to. Too many of them have slipped since dd moved in a year ago and I never was able to re-establish them properly.
Til tomorrow.....
BG is excited. She is already planning trips for us to the library and COSI and the zoo and...and... And I hope to get her back involved at the rec center for classes again. Homeschooling will be a bit easier too when we get back on a real schedule, I can sit and help her, and we don't have to wait for baby nap time.
I am looking forward to deep cleaning my house (did I say that?). Going to do the Mt. Vernon method in each room. For those not familiar with this method, you start in one corner of a room and really clean that area before moving on to next. If you need to stop for the day, you start where you left off. This way you are not tearing apart an entire room (that never gets put back..SHE that I am) and then its easier to keep clean. Working on my FlyLady habits is another thing I am looking forward to. Too many of them have slipped since dd moved in a year ago and I never was able to re-establish them properly.
Til tomorrow.....
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Knittin', Nothin', and Time Wastin'
Last night was our weekly knitting group get together. We had a nice group out including 2 new ladies. It was nice to see progress on everyone's projects (except my QAL). I did get several rows done on the BSJacket before switching over to complete almost a whole round on the QAL. I had to stop a couple of times to stretch out my finger which still hurts. I start therapy tomorrow, so it will be nice to see if any of the exercises I have been doing are making any difference.
Managed to get most of the daily stuff done in the house yesterday, but nothing extra. Just hoping to maintain til next week when I can start working at deep cleaning and decluttering this place room by room.
Over at Ravelry, (Reclaiming the Home) SallyinWales posted a great item about time wasting and gaining an extra week. I will paraphrase: If you can find 12 minutes a day x 5 times a weeks that you waste, and use that time to do something productive towards a goal, you will have gained an entire week of working towards that goal. Fits right in there with what FlyLady says about the 15 mins a day toward decluttering and cleaning your home. I know I spend way too much time just playing cards on the pc. I could be using that time for something more constructive than reaching the next level on Facebook Scramble. (on level 16 with 489 more games to reach level 17 x 3 mins per game + time for starting next game...mentally adding wasting time in my head and guesstimate several hours)
Managed to get most of the daily stuff done in the house yesterday, but nothing extra. Just hoping to maintain til next week when I can start working at deep cleaning and decluttering this place room by room.
Over at Ravelry, (Reclaiming the Home) SallyinWales posted a great item about time wasting and gaining an extra week. I will paraphrase: If you can find 12 minutes a day x 5 times a weeks that you waste, and use that time to do something productive towards a goal, you will have gained an entire week of working towards that goal. Fits right in there with what FlyLady says about the 15 mins a day toward decluttering and cleaning your home. I know I spend way too much time just playing cards on the pc. I could be using that time for something more constructive than reaching the next level on Facebook Scramble. (on level 16 with 489 more games to reach level 17 x 3 mins per game + time for starting next game...mentally adding wasting time in my head and guesstimate several hours)
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