Worn out --- not again!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

I am so exhausted. Everyone in my household has been sick. That's part of the 'joy' of having grandkids living here and returning to school. They left for their house this morning for a weekend with daddy who isn't able to move here until March due to his practice contract (neurologist). Anyway, we have four days and nights without the little ones so I'm hoping I can get some things done that need doing. But, I also hope we can get healthy here as there is a move in our future in about 4 weeks. I must spend time each day sorting and discarding. I'm glad there is so much to co that is so physical. I know this is good for me on so many levels. But, still it is hard, very hard. I look forward to the weekend when my husband will be here to help. I think we can accomplish a lot if we just determine to do so. Yes, I'm worn out...again! But, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel and am thankful for every moment of extra movement this allows me to do. Have a great day everyone!

  

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ANNE-ELIZ 9/1/2010 10:21PM

How familiar is that refrain!? Feel a bit better, work really hard, get really exhausted, rest a bit, feel a bit better, work a bit harder get even more exhausted. That's not to say that there's not a vast amount of stuff to do. Maintaining balance when the ground keeps changing beneath us is no easy feat. Figuring out the difference between being tired and being EXHAUSTED and what it takes to get back from each of those states, is a very difficult proposition. I second the motion for rest! Comment edited on: 9/1/2010 10:49:44 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

DJ4HEALTH 8/26/2010 4:08PM

Make sure that you get plenty of rest. Report Inappropriate Comment

NKBEAUTY 8/26/2010 4:00PM

Sorry to hear that you are tired...I know EXACTLY how you feel. Wishing you a nice rest...take care, Report Inappropriate Comment

One step forward...

Monday, August 23, 2010

I got to spend a couple of hours tending two of my grandchildren this morning while my daughter took the oldest one off to the first day of school and then went for her regular run. She is always on the move. I remember a time when I could be much more like her. Now, with the multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia dictating some of my life, I am most thankful that I can still play with the little ones. Since they moved in about two weeks ago it does seem like I have a little more ability to move more. Add to that the push to start discarding lots and packing up some things for our upcoming move and I see myself on a pretty healthy track. One change that has not been positive is the acute and complete fatigue that overwhelms me several times each day now. I think it is the ms telling me to slow a bit. I just remembered the medication I used to take to be able to drive to and from work years ago and found I still had some. So, took some provigil this morning and am eager to see if that will thwart the fatigue episodes. I hate to have to take time out from an other wise fun and productive day. I'd much rather keep putting one foot in front of another and take that one step forward each day ....maybe more that one step forward today! Hooray. Have a blessed week everyone! Thanks for stopping by.

  

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SMILEYBEE 8/23/2010 10:56PM

Hi there! Hope your energy level goes up and your pain level goes down! Keep up that good attitude! I was in Park City all weekend celebrating the finalization of our grandson's adoption. I'm headed back down there tomorrow so I can babysit him on Wednesday and Thursday. His big sisters start back to school on Thursday. How fun to get to be a part of all that ... hope my energy holds out! Report Inappropriate Comment

JMELLISSA 8/23/2010 1:34PM

Hi there, was looking though the top blogs and seen yours. First I love the way your write with all the little pic, just too cute (-: I love your attitude towards keeping your self moving... keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

Birthday Goals

Saturday, August 21, 2010

I don't remember when I last set goals to accomplish by my birthday so thought to myself early this morning...there's no time like today! So here's my hope for that magic date - 10/5:
1. Walk a 5K
2. Find a condo to downsize into
3. Lose 5 more pounds
4. Finish clearing out debris from all my closets and cupboards: Debris = clothes I don't/can't wear, expired foods, duplicate appliances and tools and such, useless papers, books I won't use again, etc. etc. etc.
5. Finish one of my crochet projects or my granddaughter's Christmas stocking
6. Start packing to move

If I can hit these marks I will feel pretty successful!

  

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SARAHTAIT 8/22/2010 12:17PM

Wonderful goals....sounds like you are simplifying your life and what greater goals can there be than that?? Walking that 5K race is a great goal also...I am so proud of your accomplishments. When is your birthday??? How long have you given yourself to accomplish all these goals or do you have a time limit set??? Just wondering!!! So awesome!! Hugs, Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN42BOYS 8/21/2010 9:38PM

these are great goals! i really like them a lot, and i've worked through many of them myself. Report Inappropriate Comment

CKDC90 8/21/2010 9:15AM

I LOVE LISTS, WHEN I MARK THE ITEMS OFF I FEEL SO ACCOMPLISHED. FYI, DON'T SETTLE FOR A SMALLER CONDO DUE TO YOUR GOAL DATE UNLESS IT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU. REMEMBER IT IS YOUR HOME, IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE AND FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE YOUR GOALS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. Report Inappropriate Comment

Grandkids Diet Plan

Thursday, August 19, 2010

So, here I am about to collapse. Step wise I've done quite a few, but have a few more to do before the day is out. I tended the three little ones - 7 yrs, 5 yrs, and 8 mos. for over three hours. My ears are ringing and my knees are weak. But the exercise is certainly piling up. There are the deep knee bends up and down with the baby. There are the various press positions ...also with the baby. There's the vacuuming moves to try and keep small stuff up...also for the baby. Then there's the constant running back and forth for snacks for the big ones, the wrestling...also with the big ones and the various other games they and I managed to think up. One of the constant games is picking up the toys. I'm the best at that one. Then there's the getting as much as possible out...the kids are the best at that. Next time I hope to play coloring and reading. I wonder if they will go for that??? Meanwhile, I'm sure being challenged in every way with this new Grandkids Diet Plan. Cheers and hugs!

  

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TIME2BLOOM4ME 8/26/2010 1:22PM

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NURSNANA 8/20/2010 1:10PM

I understand what you are talking about and it does wear you out, but it is so much fun to be with your grandchildren. My daughter is leaving her 3 littl boys with us for the weekend, so she and her husband can have a little beach vacation. The oldest is 6 and the twins are 3, very active little boys! Nana will have lots of activities ready to do and I am putting up our Walmart swimming pool and I bought a lot of stuff on sale to play with in the pool. I may get in with them! I am sure I will be totally worn out and hurting, but it is worth it to be with them and have fun! You might want to try playing with Play Doh when the baby naps, the older kids would love it! We make all kinds of things, Pizza, Pies, snowmen, birds nest, snake etc. It is a lot of fun! Enjoy, but try to take good care of yourself too. Hugs, Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

PHEBESS 8/19/2010 5:30PM

LOL! Maybe you should do this every week! Report Inappropriate Comment

DARK-WING 8/19/2010 4:01PM

I love the grandkids diet plan. I wish I got to do it more often. Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKYCPA 8/19/2010 4:00PM

Very cute but I am sure you enjoyed every minute of it. You would do all the time just to spend time with your grandkids. Report Inappropriate Comment

Never a dull moment

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Now-a-days there's never a dull moment at my house. With our daughter and her three little ones always on the move I use all I have to keep going. Though fatigue can become overwhelming and I must retreat to rest a bit, for the most part I'm keeping up pretty well. We've also been looking for a condo to downsize to and let the kids have the house for a few years. We've found what I think could be just perfect for us. It's a little smaller than I'd hoped, but the location is great for my DH's commute and for me to really enjoy some big city living. We made an offer, but we must wait and see what happens. It is such an exciting time. My diet is suffering a little these days --- not the calories, but the content. Fortunately one of my grandsons loves smoothies and both the boys love to help make them almost every morning. What a delightful way to start the day. After that, things get pretty crazy. Like I said, Never a dull moment here. I'm loving ever bit of insanity, every hug and kiss, every "I love you". How could I ever ask for more?!

  

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TIME2BLOOM4ME 8/18/2010 9:39PM

Got to love those nutrition packed smoothies. I used to make them for breakfast and the kids would say to their friends I am feeding them ice cream for breakfast. Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 8/18/2010 5:21PM

I can totally relate to you about the fatigue. I am really struggling with it also. I guess it has alot to do with the fibro-I don;t really want to diagnose myself with chronic fatigue syndrome but I sure do have a lot of fatigue that I have to deal with-so much so that it interrupts my life. Even getting extra sleep doesn't work-it seems the more I sleep the more I want to sleep. Not sure what the answer it. We have to figure this out. Enjoy the little ones while you can and conserve your energy for your precious ones. Hugs, Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 8/18/2010 2:42PM

With all the chaos and little ones, you are really burning the calories. Enjoy the time together. Those little ones sure grow up fast. Report Inappropriate Comment