Good day--- a very short blog--The paint Lady is giving me the 'Heby Jeebies'----moving furniture so she can paint--and climbing up tall ladders----As you can see below, we are living thru a chaotic mess--
I have made a decision here--yesterday really-- I decided that yes, we will move--but not buy another house-- Retirement Living have Garden Homes ---- 3 bedrooms -- 2 floors-- washer and dryer on main level, 2 bathrooms-- a small yard--and they are rentals-- I am reserving the first one that comes available and if this house has not sold, we will carry both places till this house does sell----- We can walk right out our door to the car ---- Ret. Living does the grass--
--WE ARE TOO OLD TO BUY ANOTHER HOUSE--- which eventually we will have to sell again-- I just cannot go thru all this "selling stuff" again!--
- So between keeping the dogs away from the paint Lady--the mess on the main level, and the "man" in the house who is not the way he is supposed to be, it's amazing that I have not lost my mind-- I keep telling myself--"this too will pass"--Lord love a Duck!-- I sure hope so--Good thing we have a good sense of humour isn't it?
-Himself's Doctor just called--is going to send the Lab out here, to our house, to do blood work for Himself--so nice of him, because to get Himself into the Lab, might send me way "over the deep end"--(Mom's expression for sure!)-----
"LIFE"---- is really all about how we deal with the puddles" for sure--- There is always a way---Mom used to say, "Where there's a will, there's a way!"--
I swear that she is busy helping me write this blog--- LOLOLOLOL---------------So---- I must get little Lopez out for the 2nd time--
And isn't it a good thing that "nothing is permanent" in this crazy world--not even our troubles????? Good thing we are strong , positive, women---
It's Kathy. I think you've made a good decision. It is a lot of work to take care of a home. I'm happy to hear that all the disruption isn't affecting himself too much. And think of how wonderful it will be once it's all done. But I remember a few years ago when we had new windows put on. At least 8 men, some in almost every room, doors open and Daisy barking. But at least they were all very nice and she made some new friends! Have a great day. I am preparing for a 4 day trip - the first one in 4 years. Really hard to think about what to bring!
ReplyDeleteKathy--- The paint Lady is quite slow---wish she would hurry it up--Wow! Enjoy yer trip-=-Where to?---- Hugs, Lynda
DeleteHello! It sounds like a great decision. I’ve always thought that when I’m ready to sell, I would just go to a retirement village. My Dad was in one and it was great. He made so many new friends. He had his own home, two bedrooms, and a patio. The mail was in the lobby and it was a hallway. His front door was all In closed and the patio went outside to the car. It was perfect. And, many had animals and of course he made friends with all those pets. It was perfect.
ReplyDeleteAlso, no lawn work. I always told him if he missed it that he could come and do mine! Ha ha
I bet it feels great to have a plan…
Hugs from me, Jacquie
Jackie --That retirement ho e sounds great! --a good idea but the Lady in charge got angry when I called to look at her townhouse---- and then she said that there are lots of people ahead of me on her list----Crazy---so, I guess we will just wait and see-Lynda
DeleteIt sounds like a smart decision has arrived in your thoughts. I do hope that having a difficult decision made will give you peace! I swear more than half the stress in life is those decisions that we haven't made yet!
ReplyDeleteFunny how life is eh?--- And Barb, guess what?--I called to see if I could see one of these places and she told me that there a million people in line ahead of me--so-----now--what to do??--Lynda
DeleteI'd say leave your name on the list and pray!
DeleteGreat idea---Lynda
DeleteDealing w/all that goes along w/homeownership is a challenge, especially when all that needs doing, plus caregiving, falls on your shoulders. Yes, having a good sense of humor is definitely life-saving!
ReplyDeleteGlad labs for Himself will be done @ home. PHEW.
FOR SURE, I have to remind myself that nothing is permanent, too. All things pass, eventually.
You are making a wise decision, my dear. NOT AN EASY one, but a wise one, for sure.
HUGS and blessings
Barb
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Thanks Barb-- hard day today with himself-
DeleteLoved all your inserts today. I think I will twinkle today..for sure.
ReplyDeleteHouse is in chaos BUT...there's that big butt LOL
..its temporary. Sounds like dogs and himself are doing ok with the chaos.
Excited to hear you have a plan. Sounds ideal. Rent and forget about all that outside stuff. Securing dependable,consistent help with outside work seems to have become more difficult every year and even though you enjoy it...cant do it all.. ...
Are there any units that don't require steps upstairs to bedroom...or a master on main level? Since himself is frail he may require a BR on main level in the future. At least its a plan...a work in progress.
Nice that blood draw is coming to your house. One less thing to handle.
Try to breathe and go with the flow as best you can.
Hugs and blessings in your day.
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It has been a difficult day--- seems all this paint chaos is hartd pon Himself--me too--LOL--L<ynda
DeleteSounds like a great plan! I'm sure it is a relief to have a plan in place and can move forward on clearing out slowly. I'm surprised that a retirement area would have 2 stories in the cottages. Would it be possible to live on one floor? I guess I'm asking if there is a bedroom on the first level in case the stairs become too much for either of you. My house is like that so I very seldom hit the stairs.
ReplyDeleteHave patience with the confusion of the painting - won't it be nice when it is all done! D
These places are 2 stories-- Doesn't sound good does it?--Lynda
DeleteHappy to hear you made the decision, and it really is up to you! So you don’t spend the last years of your life cleaning house and doing super yard work, and snow removal! It’s no point, at this stage. Will you keep all the clocks?
ReplyDeleteHavent figured out about the clocks--LOL--- Himself has not been good today What on earth will a move do to him?-- -Lynda
DeleteYa know, I believe you're right! We are crazy! Have you ever seen that sign for people to display when guests arrive It says, "Welcome to the nut house."
ReplyDeleteYour memes are great as usual. I saved the one that showed the old ladies laughing.
Nothing doing much around here. It's been in the 80s F with a mix of sun and clouds and no rain. Just when we think autumn has arrived, summer comes back. That's fine with me. It has not been too hot...no A/C. Just windows open.
A retirement living home sounds just perfect to me. I'm kinda doing that, but I'm in an apartment. You need a house, though, with two of you and 3 pets. Hope you don't have to pay a rental fee for them on top of your rent.
Can't wait to see the done photos after the paint!
On to exercise and then meditation. Hope you get some time to relax, too. {{{HUGS}}} PS Did you see my late post yesterday?
This has been a terrible day--Himself is all crazy--just having the paint Lady here and the upset in his day--It has been cooler here--nice weather-- --no frost yet------ The best part of today is reading your comments-Lynda
DeleteThe retirement place sounds like it's a good place. I have 2 comments - do you think himself would be able to handle a move? He was so messed up when they took some of the furniture away. Also, a lot of rentals have hefty monthly fees for maintenance of the property, etc. I know nothing about these as I haven't been in that situation but know they can be quite costly. The painting looks like a big job. Hope it doesn't take too long. Love the other inserts. Have a good evening. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteNo--I do not believe he can handle a move --because he was terrible today-- all because the painter was here --Brenda-=- It has not been a good day with him--Lynda
DeleteWherever do you find the cutest posters to pass on? I love the one about training a friend. Good idea bout the retirement rental!!! Donna_cps2
ReplyDeleteDonna---- good to hear from yu--This has been a "day from hell"--Lynda
DeleteIt's Marti. Sometimes I post as Anonymous b/c it's a headache to keep saying my name.
ReplyDeleteI am SO glad, Lynda, that is what I kept telling you to do, LOL LOL. To NOT buy another house, to get a condo or assisted living. It's SUCH a headache to keep moving and moving as you age, and as you age, it gets harder and harder, and I'm only 65. I want to age in place. This is (hopefully) my last home before I have to move to assisted living. My boyfriend is moving from Columbus soonish and going to move in here with me. Of course, I am a nervous wreck about this, for lots of reasons, but I think it will be okay.
Yes Marti do all of that BEFORE you are 80 yrs--because its almost impossible when yu are old-- Nice to hear from yu-Lynda
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