tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post3214514161729050160..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: When Grammie is Running Low on SpoonsDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-27143507817014183742018-04-18T00:01:07.873-07:002018-04-18T00:01:07.873-07:00Thanks Meg. I do try to plan ahead for days when ...Thanks Meg. I do try to plan ahead for days when I am low on spoons. I am hoping to get some more quick fix meals made and frozen also so that I can just pull them out of the freezer, thaw and heat. I also need to learn how to use my Instant Pot more.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-58624574739091656092018-04-15T14:57:46.973-07:002018-04-15T14:57:46.973-07:00I like the idea of spoon theory a lot, Debbie. Bei...I like the idea of spoon theory a lot, Debbie. Being able to identify how many spoonfuls of energy we have to start with and then prioritising what to use up those spoons on. I guess there's a lot we do each day that we could expend spoons on but that might not be important or necessary or bring joy to us. Maybe on those days when you have more spoons, you could use a couple of spoons preparing for the days with less. Baking bread for the freezer sounds like a good idea for days like that. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-43326815979461354992018-04-15T14:06:50.393-07:002018-04-15T14:06:50.393-07:00Hi Bless, thank you and I do know that you care. I...Hi Bless, thank you and I do know that you care. I do have Jeff pick up bread on his way home from work some days but he really prefers my homemade bread. I am going to start making extra loaves on the days that I feel good and keep some in the freezer for him. I'm sure Rachel would sweep for me if I asked, I just have a hard time asking. ;) She is great about offering though. She is taking me down to Costco with her this week to do some shopping for things we need there. This is a huge time and energy saver for both Jeff and I. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-69627140018604599872018-04-15T14:03:24.079-07:002018-04-15T14:03:24.079-07:00Thank you. :) I'm really trying to rest as mu...Thank you. :) I'm really trying to rest as much as I can this weekend. Tonight we will be hot tubbing! ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-43255832179098901602018-04-15T14:02:14.228-07:002018-04-15T14:02:14.228-07:00Please do Laura, it really does help not only you,...Please do Laura, it really does help not only you, but also those around you understand that you have very limited energy and have to pick and choose how to use it. Praying for you as you recover my friend! (((((HUGS))))Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-9790978547931477452018-04-15T14:01:10.545-07:002018-04-15T14:01:10.545-07:00HI SJ, I hope you have gotten some rest by now and...HI SJ, I hope you have gotten some rest by now and are feeling better. I understand about not even having the energy to read. Those days I watch reruns of Friends or a movie that I have seen many times so that I can actually follow what is going on. How is MrDog doing?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-68496973561063308652018-04-15T13:59:07.119-07:002018-04-15T13:59:07.119-07:00Thanks Cheryl, I have not blow fried my hair in da...Thanks Cheryl, I have not blow fried my hair in days and I am just fine with that. ;) We don't have a store here in town to buy bread so it had to be made. The joys of living out in the boonies. ;) I do have to sweep or vacuum daily because Steven picks up everything (including dog hair) and puts it in his mouth at this stage of his life. So yes, I am picking my spoons. Be blessed my friend!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-90564045443603454922018-04-15T00:48:02.727-07:002018-04-15T00:48:02.727-07:00Debbie, I agree with Cheryl, above, who said to ch...Debbie, I agree with Cheryl, above, who said to choose your spoons wisely. I know you want to do your best for your family and save money, as well, but, you need to pick and choose to conserve your energy. Can you buy some bread and keep in the freezer for those days when you are not up to baking bread? Or, maybe even have some frozen bread dough on hand so all you have to do is let the dough thaw and rise and then, bake? Could you ask Rachel to sweep and have Steven stay in his stroller until the floor is swept? Or, could a quilt be spread on the floor for Steven to play on while Rachel sweeps the floor? What can you do to conserve your energy? Are there any "short cuts" you can take to make it easier on yourself? Said with love, because I care. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-78375366493823079702018-04-13T18:59:40.828-07:002018-04-13T18:59:40.828-07:00I wish you lived close by. I would come sweep your...I wish you lived close by. I would come sweep your floors. I'm sure your family doesn't care if you don't sweep or make bread. Take all weekend resting. Go in the hot tub and try to sleep. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-64597347424929598602018-04-13T18:18:31.327-07:002018-04-13T18:18:31.327-07:00I'm going to check out that spoon theory. Mayb...I'm going to check out that spoon theory. Maybe it can help me during recovery.<br />Be blessed,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-26742077499539755622018-04-13T16:17:21.642-07:002018-04-13T16:17:21.642-07:00Spoon Theory was a game changer for me! It helped ...Spoon Theory was a game changer for me! It helped me start to manage my energy better and also helped explain my reality to others. Thanks for the reminder!<br />I've had an 'In' day today after 3 medical appointments this week (one was for MrDog). Yea for dvds! Will do the same tomorrow and Sunday. Don't even have the energy to read.<br />Cheering you on. SJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-82746872982859641312018-04-13T13:49:01.211-07:002018-04-13T13:49:01.211-07:00I totally understand those nights with little qual...I totally understand those nights with little quality sleep.<br /><br />Just remember kiddo - your hair will dry on it's own - you need not look 'perfect'. Bread can be purchased. Kids don't need to see Mom's house all perfect and clean.<br />On really bad days - pick your spoons'!!!! <br />Take care and get some rest.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com