Project Clorox the house is complete. Although I keep thinking of other places I might have touched that need wiped down. I had a sore throat by the time I was finished due to the smell of the Clorox. This big house has a lot of surfaces that I touch regularly. Trust I got all the remaining C Diff bugs killed off.
Went into Walmart this afternoon to get more bleach and some more sewing machine needles. I broke two needles this morning and was getting low. I also got some more pins as I kept running out of them. I have bent so many that my supply had diminished.
Did lots of sewing today. Got another 30 finished and more in the final process. Two of the sheets came in today so am getting those washed up and then I can cut them into strips and start the assembly process for the next batch. Still waiting on two more sheets to come in but at least now I can get started. Have about 550 flannel pieces that need two pieces of sheets sewed to them.
The chicks continue to do well. They are really growing now. Still can’t tell if I have any roosters in the group but that will become obvious in another two weeks or so. Thinking I have at least one if not two as they are a bit bigger than the others. I could be wrong but won’t be surprised to start hearing them learn how to crow soon.
The sun came out for a bit this afternoon. It warmed up into the low 60’s. I look forward to some warmth coming back tomorrow and the rest of the week. I need a nice day to get down and give the chicks some fresh bedding.
Took a nap again this afternoon. I stayed up until after 2:00 last night and was up before 8:00 this morning. I was up for about an hour during the night too. Naps are nice on a day like today.
Took five calls on the Hot Line last night. I checked earlier this evening and they weren’t too busy yet. I might get back on tonight if they get busy. I need to make up some hours I lost while I was sick. They have been extra busy lately. We are really starting to see the impact COVID is having on people’s mental health. Kids are starting to struggle to adjust to the new norm. As normal, kids that have a strong family base seem to be doing better and those with little parental support are really struggling. As life gets hard for the parents due to no income, etc. the impact and stress gets passed down to the kids. Parents do the best they can do and sometimes that short changes the kids. Those with limited resources seem to get a double whammy in times like this.
No plans for the weekend. I doubt that I go anywhere this weekend unless the kiddos want me to come get them for a bit. I need to do some house cleaning and will continue to sew masks. I seem to be getting pretty good at doing nothing. I have some painting to do on the deck if the urge hits and I want to do something outside.
I’m finally starting to feel good. Still not as strong as I would like to be but getting there. I need to start expanding what I eat beyond chicken noodle soup with added rice and veggies. It is easy and filling and I still don’t trust my stomach with beans, red meat, raw vegetables, fats, etc. Not having any symptoms so hoping that episode is behind me now. Trusting I won’t have a reoccurrence.
I have enjoyed my empty space this week so far. I am remembering how to be alone and the pluses that brings. It has been good to have time in the quiet to process my thoughts and get grounded. This year seems to keep bringing changes and challenges and I need this down time to let all my body catch up. It will be nice when Jim gets back next week though. It is more fun having someone here to share the little moments of life with.
Grateful the Clorox project is completed, grateful my sewing needle supply has been replenished,, and grateful for the empty space I am enjoying.