I am a recovering caregiver. When your world is focused on those you care for it is very difficult to make yourself a priority. But, you should be. I cared for my mom with Alzheimer's Disease for four years. That ended, due to dysfunctional family dynamics, two years ago. I am still recovering and each day try to do something for me.
Felt good to get it done and out of the way for upcoming travel. Now I just have to bathe him. :-)
This is a bit of what I do everyday. Research in the evenings. Do some hands on work a couple times a week. Dream of the travels I will have when it is done.
Yes, we had s'mores! Complete with graham crackers, those big square marshmallows that are made just for s'mores and Hershey bars. DD tossed some Reese's cups into the mix for those who wanted them. I didn't eat any (trying to stay away from sweets as much as possible) but the kids sure enjoyed them. My job was putting marshmallows on the forks and pulling them off to assemble the s'mores. LOL
Today, my "me" thing was working on cleaning out the garage. Sounds silly, but it made me feel good to make a little progress.
But on a rare occasion I plan it out - it takes a couple days of absolutely no physical exertion, and I skip a dose - and have one beer. Heaven!
I was reading a thing on how Native Americans used to plant corn, beans, and squash together. Corn takes a lot of nitrogen, which the beans provide. And the squash covers the ground, keeping the weeds out. Maybe squash would also keep the cats and squirrels out.
They make a mgd lite version too. Cannot find it here though.
My feet let me know that I'm 65 now. I think I need to ditch the heels and start with orthopedic shoes. I wish I liked yard work. People look so happy planting and seeing their beautiful things grow. Sometimes I plant things, but they die quickly. Definite brown thumb here. I tried to grow some kale and parsley for the rabbits once, but the squirrels and cats laid waste to the garden quickly. After watching the stray cats pooping in the garden I would have been scared to give the food to the rabbits. No telling what kind of parasite might be in it.
And smores? And you actually had Graham crackers, marshmallows, Hershey bars and a fire to cook those marshmallows on? Absolutely amazing and wonderful fun!
I had planned a small fire and s'mores for the grandkids last night, and ended up with a yard full when DD brought friends and their kids home. I didn't mind much, but just would have preferred a quiet evening. I'm glad I had the supplies to make s'mores for everyone, they had fun, no one stepped in unseen dog doo (I clean up every other day, but it seems there's always some that escapes me!), and no one fell into the fire pit. Considering that one of the guest kids was what my ex would call a "hot ball of wax", I guess that's all that matters!
Today I went and got groceries, a few things for upcoming trips, and on the way home, decided to take the long way and just enjoy a little more time to myself. I rode out through the country and up and down a few country roads before finally heading home. Made one small wrong turn and ended up on a road that runs through the middle of a CAFO farm, which smelled to high heaven - I forgot where that road lead to. It was bad, but not as bad as it sometimes is, when it's been hot for weeks - then it's enough to make your eyes water. Enjoyed my ride, though. Splurged a little and bought a scented wax warmer and some scented wax cubes (which I paid for and promptly left behind, so I have to go back and get them tomorrow - another trip out of the house for me -ha!).
Going to see mom tomorrow. She is on hospice and near the end.