A Frustrating Friday…

 I woke up at 2:30 AM and could NOT fall back asleep. I might have dozed here and there, but I finally gave up and got up at 4:30 AM.

Since I was up, I figured everybody should be up. So, I kicked the cats off the bed and stripped it. I have a lot to do this weekend and probably won’t have time to do my normal housekeeping.

So, the bedding went into the washer and I went through my normal morning routine. That left me more or less ready to leave for work a half hour early. So, I figured I’d sweep and mop the kitchen floor on my way out to work, so it could dry undisturbed.

I moved all the chairs and the rolling cart into the living room and swept the floor. Then I put my coat, hat, scarf (I love that scarf!) and gloves downstairs. With 10 minutes to spare, I got out the Swiffer WetJet to wash the floors and, IT WOULDN’T START!!!

The batteries must be dead, but it’s been so long since I put it together, I wasn’t sure just where the batteries are. So, I gave up and set it in the corner to fix after work and started putting my coat on. Then it dawned on me I could just do it the way I used to.

So, I filled up my mop bucket with hot water and Pine Sol and washed the floor, walking backwards. I got my outdoor gear on and went into the garage. I backed out and while I was waiting for the garage door to close (I always wait for it to close before leaving – security concerns) I made sure I had my cell phone, wallet and belt. Oh, NO! I forgot my belt!

So, I reopened the garage door and then realized I couldn’t go back in that way or I’d walk across the wet floor! So, I unlocked the front door, went in and took a giant step from the living room to the hall (avoiding stepping on the kitchen floor). I retrieved my belt and went back outside. I put it on outside on the porch. I locked everything back up and left for work. I got there one minute late (and I am never late) and feeling very rushed.

But, it was Friday and payday, so I didn’t stay tense all that long.

I did take my morning walk outside, but it was cold!

I went home at lunch. I stuck the bedding in the dryer and made my last BLT sandwich. Oh, I still have tomatoes left, but now I’m out of bacon. And, there's none in either freezer! OMG!! In my house??? Oh, the shame…

I moved the chairs and the rolling cart back into the kitchen after dusting them off. Then I drove back to work while it was snowing. Geez! I thought we were done with all that…

I walked inside in the afternoon because I had a 3:00 PM meeting. It was stupid as most meeting are. I hope I didn’t let it show.

Finally, it was 5:00 PM and I was headed home. I treated the cats and changed clothes. I emptied the dishwasher and then took the bedding out of the dryer and remade the bed.

Since it was payday, I paid some bills online and updated my check register. I watched the rest of the evening news and then made my dinner (if you could call it that). I took off meat from the remaining Cornish Game hen and made a “chicken” sandwich with just salt and mayonnaise.

I tried to find the batteries in the Swiffer, but no luck. So, I sent a text asking Jake if he knew where the batteries were. I knew he either has one or had one. He sent me a text me back that they were under the cover I already tried to get loose (sigh). But the hockey game was coming so, so that battle would have to wait until later.

I watched the Red Wings lose to the Anaheim Ducks 5-2. When the game was done, so was I and I went to bed.