Gave Favio a bottle

Gave bread to the pigs

Did laundry

Getting ready to take Jody to the doctor to get the stent removed that was placed following his kidney surgery.

On Sunday, I drove 430 miles, returning from a trip to see my sister and her family. My 3-year-old dog was riding shotgun (well, actually in her crate in the back seat), exhausted from a week of playing with her new cousin dog.

On Monday, I got my state emissions test done for the car.

Wednesday, I weeded -- 3 big plastic bags' worth. Until I came across a big, fat worm. End of weeding for the day. Hate worms! Then I cleaned the kitchen and hallway floors, showered and went to work.

Today I need to go get some groceries, after having cleaned out the fridge in time for the trash disposal pickup.

Tuesday, made spaghetti and meatballs to take over to DS's, had dinner there, then took granddaughters to dance class.

Wednesday, had my birthday, went to spring concert at granddaughters' school, then took them to piano lessons.

Thursday, did some laundry and contemplating some house cleaning (yuck! but has to be done).

planned where to go for the celebration for my promotion
went to visit mom in the hospital, AGAIN, for her pneumonia
patted the kitty girl's belly (it's new for her to lie so vulnerably. Secure girl!)

I sorted through my huge spice rack and disposed of outdated spices
I cleaned the fridge
Yesterday , I got an injection in my knee (for osteoarthritis) and will take it easy today.

Gym 3 days this week. Skipped today and slept in. yawn

Cleaning lady coming to give me estimate on cleaning my condo.

Had to get a new windshield for car.

Going to surprise friend with balloons on her entrance when she gets home from work. It's her birthday and doesn't celebrate. Maybe balloons will put a smile on her face.

Every weekday I work a part time job. Check MLS listings, I'm trying to buy a rental house to later flip. Ran my 5.5 mile route. Baked a home made pizza, baked muffins, fried chicken.

Took the day off from my PT job today: 2 loads of laundry, changed the sheets on the bed, ironed the duvet cover, vacuumed, dusted, mopped. Fertilized the lawn. put preen on the flower beds. @ 3:30 I go work a side construction job with DH. We're hammer drilling 27 posts into concrete inside an unfinished wall.

Sunday I went to a Pampered Chef party at a friends house. Had a good time in spite of the high prices for the merchandise. Did buy a couple things that will make my life in the kitchen easier.

Tuesday I had an appointment with my gyne doc in Pittsburgh. Appt. was at 10. Didn't get out of there till 1:00. Had a late lunch at Steak n Shake on the way home.

Wednesday was the monthly lunch out with a group of friends. A bitter sweet time as it was the first lunch since the death of the 100 year old member of the group. His wife was there putting up a brave strong front.

We are having a group of neighbors garage sale this weekend so I gathered up stuff to put in the sale and priced them.

Updated my medications list and history for doctor visit with a new doctor.

Cooked dinner every night, cleaned up, did laundry, and other regular chores. Did some work in the atrium with the plants.

Went to VA with Harry. Wheeled him around that enormous building for various appointments from first floor to basement to third floor and then back to first floor. Came home, paid bills and took them to mail them. Also took trash to the compactor.

Got the grocery list finished and divided by two (one for Harry), unloaded that bunch of stuff and got it put away.

Did 2 loads of laundry today and cleaned the Florida room and kitchen before the health department came after me!!

Tomorrow--more cleaning and laundry on my list. I would just love to have all the laundry clean and the whole house clean at one time!!

Took DH to chemo treatment only his blood pressure too low and could not have it. Had to have pint of blood instead and off all meds for awhile

Mailed package to son in MI

Resting, am tired from running around and fighting the snow driving to chemo treatment

I had a better week than anyone else!! My three things included:

- Spending time with Nita (aka the "KT Queen")

- Spending time with Nita's DH (Mike)

- Touring Nita and Mike's fantabulous motorhome

Now I just have to figure out how to keep them from leaving!

Since Monday...

Cold weather and snow has delayed the spring birds' migrations through here, but Wes dug the snow away from the Purple Martin pole and I prepared the gourds. We got 12 of the 16 hung so far.

I listed, and gave away, several items on Free Cycle, re-arranged one shelving unit of bird and gardening supplies in the garage, and re-scheduled a car appointment because I simply didn't feel like driving to town.

Made appointments for Harry the Perfect and Sam the Not to have their yearly shots and exams. I wish my medical team could provide the quality of care and concern that my vet gives!

Started re-reading the Michael Connelly "Harry Bosch" books in order.

Added a new bird to my life list, the White Faced Ibis. Amazing. It's only the third time they've ever been reported up here.

Winter was/is very hard on me this year. It's also dragging out far too long. I feel like I'm in a slow-motion bubble just stumbling through the motions I have to make to keep the household going.

It's sunny today so that helps a lot.

I'm sending hugs and love to those of you dealing with sickness, treatments, and/or loss of loved ones.

This post was edited by caroline on Thu, Apr 25, 13 at 14:52

Let's see. Three things. I took my mom to the orthopedist. She'll have carpal tunnel surgery next week.

Went to the nursery and bought my first round of annuals -- more to come! Planted some of them today.

Tonight Book Club meets at my house so I cleaned and pushed some chairs around in the living room. Still have to go get some last minute goodies.

So much going on this time of year!

Put all the stuff I trimmed off trees and bushes through the chipper shredder and made mulch...
mowed the lawn
took a personal day to go with my daughter to the pet crematorium. Her 16 year old dog had to be put asleep.

Tuesday evening I went to a fundraiser with a friend. Yesterday I went to Indianapolis with a friend for a fun filled day. Today I have been cleaning and changing furniture around in my den. Sure looks good....

I have had two blood draws
a cat scan
and I went Grocery shopping
honestly I had to get up really early for the two blood draws and the cat scan so I am really bone weary...usually we sleep really late so going to bed early is just beyond me so I have been dragging around all week.

1. Had lunch with my Mother and my daughter at a restaurant overlooking the ocean.

2, Handed out 20 paperback books to strangers as part of World Book Night.

3. Had an ice cream cone with my daughter at Chick Fil A Tuesday night and noticed 2 police cars in the next parking lot over while we were eating our cones in the car. Then the police helicopter flew overhead. It was time to leave!!!

Played Taxi for DH to and from the train Tuesday. Did some grocery shopping enroute.

DS's birthday.

Cut and color today.

Played bridge on Monday
Cooked dinner for a friend on Tuesday
Played golf on Wednesday
Played golf today
Playing Mexican train tonight

I like to play a lot!

Will buckle down over the weekend to get some chores done.

Went to the Y every day this week, swam twice and worked out every day.

Shopped for groceries, some spring-weight slacks, and bath towels

"Spring Cleaned" my bedroom and bathroom

Worked
Cooked
Cleaned

1) I had finally got a hair cut (^_^)
2) Machine knitted hats for charity (^_^)
3) Set up another 3-tiers book shelf and had organized all the knitting books that have been laying everywhere around the house (^_^)

"To do" list for the next few days and weeks:
1) Routine back up the laptop
2) Clean the dining room to make room for knitting machines.
3) Clean out stored stuffs from the 3 bedrooms.

I really need to do a garage sale. Sigh... I say this every year and haven't gotten to it.

1) Colored my hair
2) Got paged out for work and worked 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
3) Drove up the Keweenaw peninsula and looked at a couple of waterfalls.

1. Worked three days, last one yesterday - very busy day

2. Bought some stick on tiles, primer, chalk line, and utility knife to lay tile in Lauren's room today...which didn't happen because she didn't move the stuff out of her room and closet like I told her to over the last two afternoons. So, now it has to wait for who-knows-when. I'm off this weekend but have plans both days that don't include laying flooring.

3. Taught Duray how to mow.

lol lol lol...hasn't been a productive week at all!

did get to new junk store, a place called ollies...

bought gas at costco before the weekend hike

did some midnight moving of furniture when i couldn't sleep...thank goodness i have wheels on everything i moved!

Worked a 40 hour week
painted 1 bedroom-ceiling, 2 coats on walls, and trim
walked 2 miles at the track each day

Organized my office.

Went to the San Diego Zoo.

Packed for a weekend in Palm Springs.

It has finally warmed up enough and stopped raining all at the same time so I got some garden and deck clean-up done. It starts raining again tomorrow.

Went for a walk with my niece and her 3 week old son yesterday. He is soooo cute.

Ran 3 times and went to the gym 3 times.

Went with DH to Oklahoma pick up a diesel V W Beetle we just bought.
Took care of our 6 mo old granddaughter.
We are going for steak at one of our favorite restaurants tomorrow.

I met with my personal trainer on Tuesday.

Visitedr a friend who wasn't feeling well after having cataract surgery. Also took cookies to her DH . (He loves sweets and has been really good to me)

Played three sessions in a sectional bridge tournament on Cape Cod this weekend.