Tuesday

All day Tuesday, the stiffness in my neck seemed to get worse. By 5:00 PM, I was moving like a robot in order just turn my head.

I’m pretty convinced it was from working in unnatural positions under the sink over the weekend.

So, this dramatically reduced my chances of completing the chores I’d planned. I did manage to wash the sink and toilet in the main bath (but I’d planned on washing the walls and floor, too). I unloaded the dishwasher, but didn’t clear off the counter and clean it with antibacterial spray.

Severe thunderstorm watches went up for most of Southeast Michigan just after 6:30 PM. We’d been getting light rain off and on, but nothing to write home about.

I never heard any thunder all night and woke up every time I changed position in the bed. I’ll have to wait until morning and the light to check the rain gauge to see what we got.

6:30 AM update: I went outside and checked the rain gauge. We got a good half-inch of rain overnight, so the lawn and gardens should be happy.

I also forgot to mention that at about 3:00 AM, I was awakened by an annoying beeping. It was the smoke detector in the office, signaling a low battery. I had to reach way over my head (ouch), get it down and rip out the batteries before I could go back to bed! This has been a sh*tty night!!