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  • NanaOfTen
    NanaOfTen Member Posts: 191
    edited March 2009

    Barbe, kewl! then I got three things done yesterday ... chemo, getting home and cleaning up all that hair, lol, thanks barbe, you all are great and a big help.

    the link for help at home ... I do have a place close to me and have not contacted them out of silly ol' pride and let me tell you ladies ... I am really getting ready to say what the heck! and ask for help. It has always been a challenge for me to ask anyone for help. When married, I was the one at Lowes getting the wood to redo the molding for the window frames, not my hubby, he was too busy bending the elbow. At least I knew what i was doing, Laughing and it turned out quite well. I'm just used to doing it all myself.

    so, it's 4 a.m. and the steriods are doing their work, can't sleep.  Going to go make a nice tall glass of iced water, pop my anti nausea pill, watch tv and go knit some more on my next hat. When the sun comes up, I plan on doing some dishes ... they are still in the sink.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    I'm right here with you Nana......sigh. 

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited March 2009

    Barbe and Nana, you must be exhausted.  You need to take today off from cleaning!

    I just loaded the dishwasher and started it.  Now I'm off to the bus stop!

    Good Morning Everyone!!

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited March 2009

    I am pondering what to do today over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.   Hmmmmm,  sun is not out, but it is not raining - yet.   Yesterday I renewed my lease for this apartment for another year.  Although I will not stay here forever, it is good enough for now.   The thoughts of moving are too much.  

    HAPPY St. Patrick's Day.  Have a good day.   HUGS,  Nancy 

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009
    Wow! Barb and Nana........ya'll should just go back to bed and get some rest now. The rest of us are just getting up. All I've accomplished so far is 2 cups of coffee and fed my dogs.......oh yeah...I read the newspaper :)  Well, I guess that pretty much does it for me todayWink Nooot!! I have to work today, so the housework will have to wait......Hope you all have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!! Don't do too much!!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((((hugs to all of you))))))))))))
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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Nana please let a bit of that pride go and ask for some help, there is no shame in that, you have raised children and tolerated a husband that was not all he should have been, so now it's "you" time, even if its only to help out the next few months through treatments, "You/We" DESERVE IT!!!

    Well up @ 5:30AM, have made the bed, washed some dishes, fed both Margo & Roxie (cat), Margo out x2 , she is doing great with the potty thing. She and the cat still have not quite befriended each other.

    Happy  Cleaning Ladies.

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009
     

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    What's everyone up to this morning? I did my early morning "pause awake" at 3:30am (wonder why our body reacts that way) so I got the dinner dishes from last night in the dishwasher so we'd have things ready for breakfast. Now its back to tidying up cause I don't want to ever get behind again like that.

    Nana I felt the same way about asking for help and I know I've seen a lot of other women mention having the same thoughts but its just not worth all the stress you feel not getting it done. I didn't even have chemo and its taken me all this time trying to catch up. They should put it in the insurance code that any woman going through cancer treatment has to be reimbursed for housekeeping services as well. When I run for president I'm making that part of my platform along with all moms getting paid to stay home with their kids till they reach school age.Smile 

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  • Dejaboo
    Dejaboo Member Posts: 2,916
    edited March 2009

    Wasnt on all weekend...Wow- this thread is busy.  Cathi- Your Puppy Looks adorable.

    Welcome to all the New House Cleaner Support Ladies.

    Cant even remember if I did any cleaning over the weekend.  LOL...Im sure I probably didnt. 

    I did do some laundry yesterday & Got my Vit D!   Was finally nice here so me & Deja went for a walk & then soaked up some Sun & relaxed.

    Pam

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited March 2009

    I vote for Mom!!!!!

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  • caligrlof68
    caligrlof68 Member Posts: 323
    edited March 2009

    So, ladies....today is the first day I've actually felt like doing any kind of cleaning(mastectomy 2-25, finished chemo 1-21). I will start with my bedroom. Clean sheets will go on the bed first thing....gotta get those darn flannel sheets off...I'm sweating my a@@ off at night!!! grr  I will get all of my laundry done too...maybe 2 loads at most. If I get any more than that done there must've been divine intervention.

    Stacy 

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited March 2009

    Welcome Stacy.  That sounds like a very busy day for someone still recovering.  Take it easy and please send some of that devine intervention my way!

    I changed the bed and put the sheets in the washer.  Wish I could get rid of my flannels, not quite yet.   I alos vacuumed the bedrooms.  I want to get lots done today so I can enjoy tomorrow.....60 degrees again but then 30 by Friday.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    Stacy, be careful changing the sheets! I still can't manage it because of the tug and pull then stretch motion. Do you need a hand....? 

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Nana sending hugs your way today as you get ready for your new do.

    Stacy welcome to our Mean Lean Cleaning Machine of a group!  Sounds like you've already got a great start to the day so grab a cup of coffee once in awhile and visit with us as we chit chat throughout the day keeping each other motivated and on track!

    Ok Pam, don't make me get the wet noodle out! Its back to work for you today.Smile

    Juliag where are you? Don't try hiding under that pile of laundry now, we all know that trick, don't we ladies? Don't make Cathi have to send lil Margo in after you............

    bkc, Cathi, ebann, Barbe, lefty, coonie here's roll call. Anyone got plans for today?

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  • Dejaboo
    Dejaboo Member Posts: 2,916
    edited March 2009

    LOL- Too funny Mom...I guess I better not tell you that the Laundry I did yesterday is still in the dryer...I didnt realize that when I posted. Surprised

    I did load the dishwasher just now & ran it.

    Ok- Time to get my Butt moving.

    Pam

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Stacy I say let the maid make the bed, Barbe is right you are not that far out from surgery. A complete bed changes still bothers me, more so from having nodes out in 06 than the MX I think this past Oct,  you might look all healed on the outside but the inside still has a ways to go.

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Cathi is right Stacy. I know I'm 5 months out and just starting to feel like I have enough energy to start this. So don't over do it too soon.

    Cathi now what woman in right mind is gonna let a maid looking like that in her houseSurprised

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    How about this one?

    http://static.open.salon.com/files/maid1228415542.jpg

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  • Dejaboo
    Dejaboo Member Posts: 2,916
    edited March 2009

    Shes Too Cheerful for me- LOL

    How about someone  Nice like Berta on Two & a Half men...Any one watch that?

    Pam

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    How bout this Pam

    http://www.snapshots.net/cartoons/00183-funny-cartoons-grumpy-picture.gif

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  • caligrlof68
    caligrlof68 Member Posts: 323
    edited March 2009

    I'd really prefer a nice, handsome man making my bed...or better yet... UNMAKING my bed...tee hee hee. Sorry ladies.. just had to throw that out there!!!  

    So far today I have loaded the dishwasher and bought and put away groceries. Next I'm heading up stairs to start that messy bedroom. I can't really complain, however, because that mess is all mine!! When my husband moved out he actually took all of his crap that was strung out all over the floor in the bedroom. I used to complain because I couldn't tell what color carpet we had in the bedroom. Geez. Now look what I've become.

    Pam... I LOVE Two & a Half Men... It is such a funny show! 

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  • caligrlof68
    caligrlof68 Member Posts: 323
    edited March 2009

    Ok... anyone remember the show "Who's The Boss?"  Wasn't that Tony Danza as a hunky housekeeper? 

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    OK -OK LADIES HERE YOU GO - That maid I was planning on hiring -  he's here - LOL

    American men's contribution to housework has increased about 15 percent in the last 40 years, so has their sex activities, suggested a discussion paper released Thursday.

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Next week -pool or not, I'm hiring a pool boy!!!! Cool

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  • Dejaboo
    Dejaboo Member Posts: 2,916
    edited March 2009

    Oh- I need a Pool Boy too!  LOL

    Well I did better today then I thought I would.  Finished the load in the dryer from yesterday- It wasnt important stuff that it needed to get folded right away- but then again- Nothing is that important if you ask me- LOL

    got another load in.  Threw some stuff in a crock pot for Dinner.  I hope I dont give dh a heart attack- I havent cooked in months.   Saw a new recipe in the Kraft Magazine...It only had 5 ingredients...I thought- Hey I can do this...Only I didnt have 3 of the ingredients so I substituted- LOL

    I think dh will probably be happy if I go back to not cooking.

    I also caramelized some Almonds for him..He likes them on his salad.

    And I am working on an order.

    Pam

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    You have done well today Pam, I washed one load and it is hanging out to dry, love that outside smell, espically on sheets. 

    I am also cooking tonight, but Ed and I rarely eat together during the week, running a car lot does not come with a schedule unfortunetly, so he usually does a reheat,

    I have started taking Margo out for short walks, boy is that fun, but she did better today than yesturday, she is so scared of all the new sounds, but it is best to get her used to "everyday" things. I needed her for motivation to walk again anyway, I was getting pretty lazy when it came to that.

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  • caligrlof68
    caligrlof68 Member Posts: 323
    edited March 2009

    Cathi...when he's done cleaning your pool I'd like mine cleaned too. And then there's that spot on my back that needs the tanning lotion rubbed in....hmmm

    Now I have dinner cooking in the crock pot...smells so nice! I've taken the pooch for 2 short walks. I did get the clean sheets out and set them on the corner of the bed. I took the trash out. Haven't cleaned the bedroom YET...I will get there... I think. 

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    Well, I woke up weird. Hit the wall 3 times trying to get out of my bedroom and felt kind of dizzy so I took it easy. This is the only day my husband and I are home together. I had him drive to a mall where I bought him 2 racing jackets for being so wonderful during my healing. T'was just over $300 but I would have spent $3,000 if I'd had it! He got the new AMP one and the Crown Royal. Then I had him take me back home to bed. I just got back up now and hope I feel good enough to drive to work tomorrow! He rented House and we will settle in for hours of TV soon.

    We watch Two and a Half Men too. I wouldn't trust Berta with my DH, he's a sweetie! 

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Well gosh  Barbe I hope your head is feeling better.

    Cali you have done good my dear, gosh you are just about a month out of surgery, I don't think you should even attempted the bed thing alone, you know the general rule is NO LIFTING  over a gallon of milk for 6 weeks, I am sure the mattress weighs more than that, just lifting the corner, I/We all know how it is, we want to be up and at it, and the we tend to over due it, most of us have been there done that.  One day (I was proably 4/wks out) woke up feeling darn good,  decided that the ceiling fans were quite dusty,  so I just climbed up on a chair from room to room (I have 10 ceiling fans in my house) and cleaned them all, at the time I did not feel as if I was over doing it,  well a few hours later, my arms, my chest my back - every part of my upper body gave me hell,  I spent a good part of the next 2 days in bed.  Its not really worth hurting yourself.

    Ok enough lectures. XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Ladies please no Cabana boys this is a PG rated site!  Besides I'm gonna have a hard time explaining your posts to hubby if he walks up behind me.Embarassed 

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ODLGY2oViaE/RnkapMfcQ2I/AAAAAAAAAvs/wby3c7f7tkw/s400/ist2_808069_behave_yourself_teacher.jpg

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