tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post4808103582626160345..comments2023-10-17T03:21:37.194-05:00Comments on Life of L: Time off almost always throws me off (151.2)Laura Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-88756498357724802962013-05-30T07:00:03.110-05:002013-05-30T07:00:03.110-05:00You barely got back in the swing of work week, and...You barely got back in the swing of work week, and now I think you are off again for another long weekend, how are you doing?Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-48475543487233081622013-05-28T13:25:51.631-05:002013-05-28T13:25:51.631-05:00Does she know not to sit on the cement deck of the...Does she know not to sit on the cement deck of the pool in her suit? To always sit on a towel or one of the chairs or a kick board (if that is okay at the pool)? And does she know not to let her suit rub the sides of the pool getting out? Use ladder, steps or lift herself clean out with her arms, without touching (great arm move). Makes a huge difference in the longevity of the suit. Also, rinse with cold tap water and line dry every time she swims - not you, herself. <br /><br />We need a lot of suits (we are at the pool every day). Youngest was down to one suit. At this house it does not work to just have one suit - what if something happens to it? We have had suits just plain give out one day at the pool. Youngest is just as hard a fit for different reasons (5' even being the biggest one). I ordered several (in 3 sizes each) from LandsEnd after reading very carefully. I think they all were on sale. I think I did that in February or early March - there were a lot on sale. Their website is very good. (Could make a note on your calendar for next winter, if she is still growing. not kidding about 3 sizes each, no shipping if order from Sears, or sometimes if you ask at the beginning of the call, they will give you free shipping, and returns to Sears are free shipping, save invoice)<br /><br />Neither one of my girls would ever wear a true 2 piece. (Middle does have a couple tankini tops that she wears with boy shorts.) They dive and flip a lot so need a T or X back of some kind. They both wear swim shorts over their tank suits so they do not have to worry about shaving down there as much and do not have to worry about how they sit. We have long shorts (like boys shorts) for wild activity things. And short shorts for general wear. <br /><br />I can well imagine the feelings of the jungle backyard and the stuffing sofa. In a sense those were piles, and piles are very hard. <br /><br />I had a lot of mountains like that. And they sort of permeated everything. I think because there were so many at the same time (didn't know where to start, guilt, failure feelings). I think being able to work on those things brings enormous positive, forward momentum. Even if it is something tiny, each day, helps. And you guys did major all the same weekend. How nice of your mother's husband!<br /><br />I am currently working my way through my house. With my foot (and all the major stuff with three kids starting at 3 new schools and mayo) last summer - not much other than daily coping got done. I need to do it now, at an even pace, while I can. It is also easier when middle is home, because it gives me company/help. And she is very good get it done person. She will be the one over taking down decorations and helping me with projects as a grown adult (without being asked, just seeing it). It is just her way. <br /><br />Make a note on your calendar about a week in advance of future dates like this past weekend to figure out your food and water and sleep. It just takes practice to see what you need to do and then be able to apply it. Because this weekend just happened, and it is fresh in your mind, make lists now - on your calendar. <br /><br />I honestly do not have to do this (holiday planning) any more because the refrigerator/counter/pantry just plain is stocked all the time. We go to the store once a week. We restock. I know what I eat. It is there. I eat it. If I need to pack it to eat it, I pack it. Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.com