tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post1538105342518584069..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: After Christmas Catch-UpMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-45102611696190508962016-12-30T13:30:00.087-06:002016-12-30T13:30:00.087-06:00Leigh - I tend to have more than one list going so...Leigh - I tend to have more than one list going so if I lose one, there's always another listing plenty of things to keep me busy!<br /><br />Not only are mornings the freshest time, but the time when I have the most pep and energy!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-78948984443921992652016-12-30T06:40:15.901-06:002016-12-30T06:40:15.901-06:00I have a "The List" too, but somehow it ...I have a "The List" too, but somehow it always manages to be misplaced. "Freudian" slips? LOL. I like the idea of taking a week off between the holidays. <br /><br />Being a morning person myself, I can relate to 4 p.m. being late to make a start on anything creative. Mornings really are the freshest time, aren't they?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-75607838396806671152016-12-29T19:05:41.876-06:002016-12-29T19:05:41.876-06:00Sandy - Okay, now you've got me wishing for fr...Sandy - Okay, now you've got me wishing for frigid weather! Somehow, that just doesn't seem right. ;o) Everything on The List doesn't have to get done now. And you can bet your sweet bippy (remember the TV show "Laugh In" or are you too young?) it won't!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74386086522380413602016-12-29T08:23:07.891-06:002016-12-29T08:23:07.891-06:00Mama Pea,
Like you, I always have a to do list. ...Mama Pea, <br /><br />Like you, I always have a to do list. I say when it's extremely cold out go enjoy time for yourself in your quilt room. Then when temperatures warm a bit, start one of the tasks on your list. Who says everything has to get done now anyway?<br />Hugs, and love sent your way.<br />SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67754087341652640602016-12-28T19:32:22.364-06:002016-12-28T19:32:22.364-06:00SmartAlex - Ain't that the pits??! Those dang...SmartAlex - Ain't that the pits??! Those dang menial household tasks can be all-consuming. Okay, certain ones of them just must be done every day, but if it's not one that you only do once a week, it's another one so there are always, always, always more to do in a day's time than seem right. Maybe we should write a book on "How to Control Your Menial Tasks." You start, okay? ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20591326747301586392016-12-28T16:42:14.575-06:002016-12-28T16:42:14.575-06:00I had a four day weekend for Christmas and felt &q...I had a four day weekend for Christmas and felt "guilty" when I sat down to read a book and I didn't get any naps... The menial household tasks will take up all your time if you let them. SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-75220692738351442232016-12-28T16:39:28.891-06:002016-12-28T16:39:28.891-06:00Michelle - Isn't that the truth! You always f...Michelle - Isn't that the truth! You always feel soooo good when you accomplish a good deal.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-42205736580709788022016-12-28T16:38:44.411-06:002016-12-28T16:38:44.411-06:00Kev - I think the "there's always somethi...Kev - I think the "there's always something to do" dilemma comes with our way of life, don't you? But it's what we've all chosen and wouldn't change for anything.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24148477872792778432016-12-28T16:36:27.600-06:002016-12-28T16:36:27.600-06:00Ruth - I don't take our decorations or tree do...Ruth - I don't take our decorations or tree down until after New Year's usually. So I don't even have that on my list yet! As hard as you work, outside the home and then at home, you NEED to spend some time with your head resting in the laundry basket! ;o} At least the laundry was clean!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-45000325450440849312016-12-28T16:07:20.912-06:002016-12-28T16:07:20.912-06:00I have along list of things to do. I need to quit ...I have along list of things to do. I need to quit looking at it and just do it. Starting is the hard part, but I feel so good when it,s done. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299100592327267900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23672662478789467782016-12-28T16:02:36.327-06:002016-12-28T16:02:36.327-06:00You're like me, there's no such thing as t...You're like me, there's no such thing as time off! Even when I think I'm not working my wife normally tells me I am!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9703200559444706332016-12-28T12:48:50.763-06:002016-12-28T12:48:50.763-06:00I haven't taken Christmas down yet, promised t...I haven't taken Christmas down yet, promised the youngest I'd wait til after New Years Eve as she is having a hot cocoa get-together at our house. I had Monday off and planned to do housework, etc. but instead I spent most of it with my head on a clean pile of unfolded laundry watching documentaries on Netflix. Tis good to be lazy now and then. We've had a couple of frosty days but for the most part, it's been rain, mud and unhappy critters. Happy New Year to you and Papa Pea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51033495414326481692016-12-28T12:22:07.295-06:002016-12-28T12:22:07.295-06:00Sandy - With my weak mind, if I don't write it...Sandy - With my weak mind, if I don't write it down, it gets forgotten. (Hey, maybe that's not such a bad thing . . . ) ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82211171181356315522016-12-28T12:20:31.167-06:002016-12-28T12:20:31.167-06:00Mark - Okay, I'm totally exhausted after readi...Mark - Okay, I'm totally exhausted after reading of your upcoming week and planned activities! Aren't you supposed to be still taking it easy??Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9215458530237146322016-12-28T12:19:38.362-06:002016-12-28T12:19:38.362-06:00Glenda - With your continued encouragement, maybe ...Glenda - With your continued encouragement, maybe I can learn to do just that!!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-29363485413793557422016-12-28T12:18:51.201-06:002016-12-28T12:18:51.201-06:00Kristina - You, my friend, have a bona fide, good ...Kristina - You, my friend, have a bona fide, good excuse for not getting ANYTHING done in the past month and maybe a few more weeks into the future. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! (Yes, I am yelling at you.)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85714675004623812322016-12-28T12:17:32.036-06:002016-12-28T12:17:32.036-06:00Sue - Yes, my ever-optimistic mentor! It IS a lov...Sue - Yes, my ever-optimistic mentor! It IS a lovely life we have. :o]Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-60214708420655354932016-12-28T12:16:30.239-06:002016-12-28T12:16:30.239-06:00Vera - Misery loves company? ;o) Let's form ...Vera - Misery loves company? ;o) Let's form a support group. Oh, wait! Is that something that would fulfill and energize me? Geesh, so many decisions!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9053919415625322712016-12-28T12:14:48.291-06:002016-12-28T12:14:48.291-06:00Goatldi - There is real truth to what you say. We...Goatldi - There is real truth to what you say. We can only keep up energy to work, work, work if we have some sort of a break from it now and then!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-42498265483883563212016-12-28T11:42:10.077-06:002016-12-28T11:42:10.077-06:00Jeez ~ I'm glad I don't make lists! Ment...Jeez ~ I'm glad I don't make lists! Mental ones, yes. But hey, I do know when I have things I need to get back at.....like my blog, even! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081059067819864689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-87485859876524679982016-12-28T08:56:07.775-06:002016-12-28T08:56:07.775-06:00That is quite a to-do list! I suspect it's li...That is quite a to-do list! I suspect it's like mine, for everything that gets crossed off there is at least one more thing waiting to jump on. <br /><br />I was hoping for some "off" time in my almost two weeks away from the day job, but there won't be much. My goal for an "off day" is to not leave the property all day. I can be busy, but if I get to stay home it counts.<br /><br />We did have one last Friday. Saturday and Sunday were family gatherings and Church happenings. We made a trip to the 'big city' (1 hour drive) Monday to gather with family that lives there, I made one yesterday for yet another medical test, we'll make another today to see a movie with a couple of our kids, Thursday it's off to Indy (3-1/2 hour drive)to pick up the granddaughters, who will keep Papa hopping until we bring them back on Saturday afternoon. Sunday after Church and Monday will be our "off days" and we'll need them. Tuesday it's back to the 'day job', also in the big city. Whew!!<br /><br />All in all, though, it will be good break. Just not a quiet one.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58364505084372612582016-12-28T08:44:59.730-06:002016-12-28T08:44:59.730-06:00We share some of the same
To Do items on your lis...We share some of the same <br />To Do items on your list. At my stage of life I quite often just do the absolutely necessary things and do what I want.....you should try it.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15913107088061708812016-12-28T04:17:34.826-06:002016-12-28T04:17:34.826-06:00I actually started laundry yesterday. It didn'...I actually started laundry yesterday. It didn't make it to the clothesline, but made it to the drying rack. I never got my jelly canned for Christmas either, but I'm okay with that.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91490823018524176372016-12-28T04:00:56.911-06:002016-12-28T04:00:56.911-06:00Ah, the list. The list that NEVER gets done. Thing...Ah, the list. The list that NEVER gets done. Things get added the minute one item gets crossed off. I love "The List", and yet the list can tick me off as well. <br />We do the best we can. Sneak in some "ME" time and consider it a lovely life. It really is, isn't it?<br />A very very Happy New Year to you guys.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85858977981478478142016-12-28T02:04:19.850-06:002016-12-28T02:04:19.850-06:00Oh crikey! That list! I have one too, and it never...Oh crikey! That list! I have one too, and it never seems to get any smaller, and I am the same as you in that if I don't sew, write, and be creative in the mornings then it doesn't happen at all as I also tend to dwindle away with energies as the day marches on. <br />It is nice to know that someone else also has trouble juggling the things they do in their lives! Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.com