We all did really well in April, I believe, even though, some days, we couldn't finish our lists. I know that May is going to be another good month for us JDIers.

My JDIs for Tues., May 1:

- DD to campus, self to work
- P/U DD from campus (she's working late)
- Clean bathrooms

Good morning and hello to everyone. Welcome to May! How can it be May already? Wow, the year is flying by.

Today's JDI list:
-refill vitamin tray
-take out garbage
-get mother's day card ready and mailed
-dust living room

The year is indeed flying by, Tina, and so far most of it has been winter!

I had to google loquats, Bless, after reading your spring garden posts. I think I may have seen them in the supermarket, but being exotic fruits at an exotic price (lol) I tend to walk past anything like that. They sound delicious so I may just break down and try some one day.

Yesterday afternoon I was in the yard in the sunshine with DGD, who announced to every neighbour who walked by, "My grandma's here!" I sewed up a seam in a favourite stuffed toy dog!

JDI:

Empty dishwasher - bottom done, DDIL did the top
E-mail DH - done
Put away pull out bed
Fold DDIL's laundry
Meet DGD off the school bus as her mom has gone to the dentist and errands
Play with DGD in the house as it is rainy
Go with all the family to DGD's swimming lesson
e-mail DH some more.

Good afternoon, all! Whew! This was a tough morning! First, trying to get to work downtown, with all the street closures in anticipation of the various protest rallies being held today. Then, a routine weekly meeting, which usually lasts 1 hr., which lasted the entire morning!

Tina: I think the world is spinning faster! How else can the days go by so quickly?

Bushlady: Loquats are expensive, here, too - they bruise easily, so don't ship well. One of the ethnic stores sells them for $4.99 for a small container.

This month already has too many tasks!
Yard work: prep & plant 5 pce container garden, 12 flower baskets, Tues. garden centre classes

Re-organize garage so outdoor equipment, furniture & supplies are readily accessible

Patio set up: power wash, place garden table, umbrella, 6 chairs, 2 lounges & cushions

Furnish deck; BBQ, refill propane tank, plastic drawer unit for outdoor/picnic meals, 12 pce. outdoor furniture

Report progress of remaining 2 yr upgrades program to Condo board

Order/coordinate removing/replacing carpet with hardwood; remove & replace carpeting on 3 flights of stairs unless I can negotiate a more reasonable price for hardwood stairs.

Carry out daily routine to keep household chores from lagging; being guest ready is necessary

Finish repairs on winter garments so they are all put in storage

Repair dogs toys [carry over from last week]

Work with DH to flush RV tanks from winterize. Clean, scrub, organize/re-stock all RV equipment, supplies, camp clothes.

Shop for wedding gifts, and a ridiculously long list of items needing to be replaced or reviewed for practicality.

Since we have a new in - old out rule, figure out what can/should be relinquished.

Ask DH to remember to review books for donations to Fire fighter annual 'Bookworm' sale.

Develop a 'staging' zone for an August target Yard Sale

My goodness, Cyd! You are going to have a busy month! But you are so well organized in so many ways that I think you'll get it all done and done well, too!

With the road closures and traffic and what not, we didn't get home till 8:30 p.m. By the time I made dinner, we ate, I packed lunches, washed the dishes and ETE'd the kitchen, it was late and I am too tired to clean the bathrooms. So, they will have to wait until tomorrow.

JDIs for today:

- Bank?
- Pay bills
- Clean bathrooms

Hello everyone,

JDI list for today:
-3 meetings at school today (going to be a long day)
-scan paperwork
-sorting
-load of dishes
-wipe counters and stove

Hi, all. things are looking a little better at this end for me.(Bush Lady if your around thanks again for your concern). There is a light at the top of the well.
I have come home to JDI,s.I notice whilst down the "well" there were some jobs that seemed to be preying on my mind. I started trying to put these worries on paper. This led to my tackling my own personal demons list. Slighlty different than the usual master or TO DO LIST. I am working my way through these with my baby steps. Other jobs are being let go but ignored unless I write them down on my worry list. Nothing new here BUT as one friend would say .organizing depression.
The list looks surprisingly similar to old lists but I have a different approach for now.
I hated that my laundry room was never orderly,so 2 loads today and the quilts that have been sitting down there. will go to the coin laundry.put into vacuum bags and out of my sight.
My nice little room has become a drop everything on the bed room. So clear the bed even if I cant toss everything and see less confusion.
Stop here because looking after hubby and my dog takes care of the rest of the day for me.
Bit of a novel here but it is my way of coming back, saying Hello and taking some deep breaths. Ann 39.

Sounds like you have a good plan in place, Ann. It's good to hear from you. I like your idea of organizing depression! Those worries need to be dealt with in much the same fashion as our excess stuff (aka clutter).

Bushlady, my search for a comfy wheelchair cushion continues and I feel like I'm making some progress.

My list for today -
- Baby steps in my bedroom (rehang pictures and clear out no longer needed items from closet)
- Bake carrot cakes (currently in the oven)
- Do further investigation re: increasing Mom's comfort level
- laundry (I need to do at least one load)
- attend an online meeting
- other tasks?