Mallard ducks are so pretty.

Today EO is hauling my mom's stuff (and some of our stuff) to the auction barn today.  We didn't get through everything, but we did take a look and found most of what is left is either stuff that goes in the trash or stuff we keep.  We really thinned things down, but both EO & I think we have a lot more stuff we can throw out.  We have lots of old bedding.  We have thrown out a number of old worn out blankets and sheets, but I have found a few more we can throw out.  

I am rather amazed that I don't have as much stuff as I thought I did. Even my sewing stuff.  I thought I had tons more than what I have.  But I don't, but that is ok, as I just don't sew like I used to.  I do miss making our girls little dresses that they can twirl in.  *warm fuzzy memories*

EO was gone before I even woke up this morning.  Well, he had to go pick up stuff from my mom and be to the auction barn by 10am.  So yeah, I don't normally wake up until 9- 9:30.  Well, since I was doing better today, I wanted to help him out by doing this dishes this morning.  there weren't many, but the dishwasher had to be unloaded, and then loaded.  And there were a few pans and what not that needed to be washed. I think I will dust and run the vacuum.  the carpet isn't real bad, but with the cats it is good to freshen up the house.  

There isn't much I can do, but I do try to help now that it is just the two of us here.  Well, when Steph is home on the weekends, she does some cleaning too.  But I don't want her to have to do tons, as she needs down time.  So she will pick a day and clean for a few hours, or help with laundry or cook or a little of each.  While we were gone on our mini trip, she thoroughly cleaned the fridge, which thrilled me.  She cleaned A LOT LOT LOT more, but the fridge was kind of nasty.  So that was my favorite thing she cleaned. 

boring... but i did want to put that in there of how she had the house cleaned for when we got home, because I think I forgot to mention it before.  but I was so grateful as then i was so sick after we got back, and it was good knowing the house was clean and I didn't need to worry about it, and i could just focus on getting through my day.  In fact, I don't even think I have to dust, it looks pretty good.  but i will still run the vac because of the cat hair.  

hummm, it has occurred to me, that i have a mini burst of energy.  and that means in a hour or two I will start running a fever.  well, i better get at it, and use what energy i have now before it is gone.  that burst normally lasts about 2 hours, and it has ... not sure how long it has been, but i am thinking at least an hour already.  ok,  the clock is ticking.  i'm off!