JDIs for today:

- Put gas to car
- Deadhead roses
- Water the front garden
- Bake zucchini bread
- P/U DD

Never got the dusting and vacuuming done as I decided to work from the bottom up and vacuumed the basement and stairs instead. I have tomorrow to clean up the rest as DH got to the airport and found his flight had been cancelled, so he will be back tomorrow night instead.

Got the baked beans cooked in the crockpot and had a taster with supper and put the rest in containers in the freezer.

Got some more blanket squares sewn, and had two Skype sessions with DH. Photographed flowering trees in yard and e-mailed to DS.

Did somebody mention ironing? What's ironing?

JDI's: Tried on several pairs of summer slacks and had to put two into the pile named: "Wait-and-see-if-I-lose 5 pounds" pile! Then got charged up and went through our son's closet. He moved out but left some clothes behind. I emailed him to ask what he wanted done and he wants them tossed! Yay!

Today was "health day", in balancing the life wheel chart thingy. I went to the doc for lab work and updates on meds. He told me where I needed to improve, so it's a start!

Again, not home all day and evening so didn't get to clean/declutter.

Did everything on my list except bake the zucchini bread. DD was working late, so I came home from work at 6:30 p.m., watched news, watered the garden, called my neighbor to inquire after her ailing dog, checked the mail and dead headed the roses. Then, it was time to go for DD (8:30 p.m.) It was 9:45 p.m. when I got home after picking up DD - I was tired and fell asleep for 45 mins. Got up and did the dishes, fed the cats, etc. and now it is past 11:30 p.m.! Too late to even think of baking - have to be up at 5:30 a.m. to go to work.

I didn't get to my list as it was the nicest day we have had yet this spring so I sat outside and did some marking and planning.

So I am carrying over my list today.
Yesterday's JDI list:
-take out garbage
-clear off coffee table
-declutter living room

spent yesterday at the hospital again for tests. This weeks appts have really used up my time. this afternoon it is Charlies time at the vets. check up time for him. DH,s time tomorrow.
It would be good to go to my 'worry list".
Laundry first.
more work in the little bedroom.
meals for all. I really shut my mind to the "not getting done".One thing good that happens with age ,ones standard can decline. Or it had better. ann 39

Jo, isn't it a relief when family members agree to toss something, especially when they no longer live with you?

Oh Bless, I wouldn't even have thought of baking at 9.45pm after your day, never mind 11.30 pm! I hope today is going well. Such an early start.

Tina, nice days are such a gift after our long winters (is this one really over yet?), so I can understand you spending it outside. I've done the same.

Ann, I hear you about the appts. taking up time. It is a drag, isn't it, to be messing with doctors or dentists when one ought to be doing something exciting, or at least productive! I agree about age and standards declining. Doesn't mean living in a pigsty but does mean that there are some things more important than a perfect house. Hang in there - as Red Green (CBC) would say, "We're all in this together!"

JDI:
Phone DSF - DONE
E-mail DH - he's now at the airport, fingers crossed for a flight.
Order tickets for December concert - DONE
Cut up large box in basement - DONE
Dusting and vacuuming (didn't I see this somewhere before?) - waiting until someone comes from insurance company to photograph oil tank before vacuuming or I won't hear him at the door.
Run errands in town
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Jo, you DID get something done towards decluttering and getting organized - you checked with your DS to see what he wanted done with the stuff he left behind at your place. It's great that he has given you the go ahead to just get rid of that stuff.

Ann, that's just the way life works some times. Your health and that of your family needs to take priority. And Charlie is a member of your family.

Tina, with the way this spring has been, we need to take advantage of the nice days that we get. You made a good choice!

For me today -
- continued puppy training
- sewing (this is my "project of the morning")
- meet with lawyer to sign paperwork re: the sale of Mom's place
- laundry (dry, fold and put away 1 load)
- go visit Mom this afternoon

Bushlady: I tend to be a night owl (albeit one who has to wake up early!), so, baking late at night is nothing new. But I am trying to get more than my customary 4 hrs. of sleep a night, so, I've been aiming to go to bed at 11:30 p.m. More often than not, it's 12:30 a.m. before I get to bed - still, it's an improvement over the 1:30 a.m. that used to be my normal weeknight bedtime! Today, however, should be better - I'll get home from work/after picking up DD around 7:30 p.m. Plenty of time to bake!

JDIs for today:

- Cook rice, warm up curries, pack lunches - DONE
- Leave note for gardener - DONE
- Farmers' Market during lunch break
- Bake zucchini bread
- Clean bathrooms
- 15 mins. paperwork

You know Ann, I try and use the doctor time selfishly when I have to wait....crocheting, a book, list making, etc. Things wait for us at home. You can only do so much in a day.

Bushlady:
I too am amazed at some of the late times Bless does things!
I use to be a night owl in my 20s and 30s, but now I am not!

Jo:
Great going on the son's clothing toss. You Rock!

Bless:
The large garden you have is a lot of work with all the rose bushes, etc. Glad you have someone to help you some.

Darlene:
What type of puppy do you have? I took Gypsy with me for a ride to the farm stand to pick up my flowers that came in today.
Think this is it for me.

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Had to leave early for crocheting/knitting this morning shopping afterwards and when I returned home the message about the hanging begonias was in,so I took Gypsy and went to get them and a few more flowers. Pray I don't kill them.