Day #6 of #RRBC’s #ADayInMyLife 30-Day #Blogging Challenge @maurabeth2014 @RRBC_Org @RRBC_RWISA @Tweets4RWISA #RWISA

Saturday, January 7, 2023 (:42 PM

I almost forgot to post this evening. I was watching a very interesting show on television with George, about the scientists who have advanced our knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics, and I suddenly realized that George was sound asleep. That made me realize how late it is and that I had better get a move on.

Today was a busy day. I decided to clean the kitchen, move everything, wash the floor and counters. I also cleaned our downstairs powder room, the entry hall, and the laundry room (of evil dryer fame – I want it to look oh, so nice for the repairman when he does make his appearance. Because I’m just that kind of gal.)

It felt good to have everything look so sparkling. George helped by vacuuming the downstairs, which I really appreciated. I consider myself lucky because he is so helpful. His mother worked when he was a kid, and he learned at an early age to do things for himself. He is so totally different, in a good way, from my first husband, who was waited on by his mother, and expected me to do the same. He would actually leave little trails of his clothes lying around on the floor. I played along for a bit, because I so wanted to be a good wife (I was a bit naive in those days), up until I had our daughter. Then, it started to seem ridiculous.

I am having problems with my blog site here on wordpress tonight. The type is fading out and I couldn’t attach a picture and edit it. I have a lot to learn about this, but feel overwhelmed by it right now. I think I am just tired. Maybe Monday, I’ll play around with it for a bit and see if I can figure it out.

I say Monday, because tomorrow I will go over to our daughter’s and pick up Patrick. George may or may not come with me, I’ll see how he feels. I usually pick Patrick up and either bring him back here, or take him out for a nice lunch and we wander around a bit. Sometimes we go to the outside mall that surrounds the indoor mall (which I hate – I am not a mall person.) If the weather is nice, I’ll convince Patrick to stay outside. If not, we’ll see. Patrick has gotten so grown-up lately! He is such a kind and pleasant young man. He has always been very sensitive and the type of kid who will stick up for the underdog. The last time we were out, he held the door open for me, something I have been trying to train him to do without prompting. I told him he would always be appreciated if he opened doors for women, older people, and anyone who looks like he or she could use a hand. I do that myself, and sometimes people seem so shocked. It’s how I was raised, how I raised my daughter and now Patrick.

I am really dragging tonight so I am going to sign off now. I am hoping this blog will be okay when I hit print, because right now the print is all faded. We shall see!