I can say we did sleep in today. That’s the only food thing about today.
I am a creature of habit. It works for me. I got up Sunday morning. I did my thing, fed all pets, made coffee, fed all people. Read the big newspaper in detail.
Emily showed up somewhere in that process and announced what we would be doing for the day. Cleaning the house. She listed all chores out, which I really like. Cuz if she don’t list it, I don’t do it. And I accept no blame for that. Also a list allows me choice, so I choose the things I want to do.
So Emily did her thing and got ready. Then she went to work. This is also good. It means no one will be there to comment on how I do chores. Emily is the back seat driver of chores. Very annoying. So, where did I start? I picked up the portable vacuum and went after all the places Roomba and the upright vac can’t get to. Easy hour or more to finish. I’m sure I missed something.
Went out back and cleaned up all the poop. Marika did not bother while we were gone. Then I mowed the lawn. Something I have not done in a few weeks. It looks fabulous.
Back inside, started the laundry. Then the “put shit away” chore. This last task is harder than you think. That’s because I put things away where they go until there is nothing extraneous around. Makes the house look neat and less cluttered. Dusting was next, about 30 minutes into it, Emily returned.
I finished the dusting. Now time for my shower which I had skipped in favor of all the housework. Emily decided to mop. I saw it first, and decided to leave it to her.
Once out of the shower I had nothing to do. Already did my share. Emily has lots to do. Good for her.
I did have one chore left. I went to the store and left Em to the mopping and finishing the laundry.
First stop was the pharmacy. Emily’s sumbass doctor finally got her prescription refilled. He added in extra refills because he was such a dumbass. I picked up mine and of course, meds for Jaxon.
I ran into Barb Garlick there. Her husband, Kirk, has been in and out of the hospital the last couple weeks for Gout. They are trying any number of meds on him with no luck so far. She still has her sense of humor at least. But I can tell it’s getting trying. She is excited about our big winery dinner date next Saturday. I’m glad to see the future doe. Or scare her. Not sure Kirk can make it, but hope springs eternal.
After Rx, time to get groceries. Instead of heading to Winco, favorite grocery, I shopped where I was. I just purchased fewer items and will hit Winco later in the week.
Once I had all in the car I went to Best But, near the house, to return the antenna that does not work. Found a cool advent item for Emily too and then headed hone.
Emily was about done when I got home. I made dinner. Steaks and salad. I fried the steak, faster and easier than the BBQ and I am ready to finally relax.
We enjoyed our dinner as only you can when you have been working all day. After dinner I paid bills, last chore on the list.
Now. Bedtime. Emily has been asleep for an hour. My turn.