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Silly little steps, caring for me for a change

M1
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This may seem silly (it strikes me so), but i did two things today that have already made me feel better: i bought a Roomba, and signed up for a cleaning service once a month. No more dog hair in the corners. Sign of how overwhelmed I've been not to have done it sooner. My kids think it's hilarious. Baby steps but steps by God.

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  • Buggsroo
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    M1 I can relate, it took me a long time to sign up for grocery delivery, now I don’t what I would do without it. I also treated myself to a new IPhone 14 max, as most of my life is on the phone.

    I commend you for taking care of you.

  • ghphotog
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    Good deal! I know all about dog hair.

  • Ed1937
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    Two great steps, M1. Babysteps can make a difference. I could have housecleaning every day, and I would still have dog hair in the corners.

  • Iris L.
    Iris L. Member Posts: 4,591
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    Nothing self-care is silly!

  • Quilting brings calm
    Quilting brings calm Member Posts: 2,725
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    Good for you! Anything that makes your life easier is not silly.

  • Vitruvius
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    Good for you.

    I need to find some baby steps for myself.

  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,939
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    M1-

    Congratulations on your Roomba!

    What did you name yours? People name then you know. Mom christened hers "Dirty Harry". Every month or so I get a call that "Harry" has gone missing. The first couple times this information alarmed me having forgotten the vacuum has a name.

    Leaving this for you-

    Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from Cambridge Travelodge - BBC News


    HB

  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,591
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    M1 I get it being consumed with our lo's care and all of the emotional Rollercoaster. I am glad you've taken a couple steps towards taking care of you. We all need to be doing that.

  • M1
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    thanks for the chuckle Stewart. I may name mine Pigpen, after the Charles Schultz character. but Dirty Harry is pretty good....

  • White Crane
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    M1, One of our sons gave me a Deebot brand robotic vacuum cleaner last Christmas. I love it! I named it “Deebee.” I must confess, sometimes I even talk to it. Seriously though, I’m so glad you’re taking care of yourself, and I don’t think these things are selling at all. Good for you!

  • eaglemom
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    Now I want to get Roomba, or something like that. Hmm, I do have a Kohl's 30% off coupon. Now to think of a fun name. I will admit, Dirty Harry had me giggle out loud.

    Self care, in any form is needed. Groceries delivered or store pickup scheduled (when I can go through a drive through and bring back lunch) has been very helpful to me. The other thing I've done is schedule my haircuts when I'm there. That way 5 or 6 weeks stays that way, instead of me pushing it further and further out.

    I would encourage everyone to attempt to do some self care.

    eagle

  • harshedbuzz
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/171992#Comment_171992

    "Pigpen" is an excellent choice.

    My DH wants to get one just so he can name it "Porfirio Roomba-rosa".

  • Sandy1956
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    M1, good for you! You’ve got me surfing for a Roomba and a name. Boomer’s Zoomer comes to mind.

  • Lgw
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    Mine is Alice. She takes 1 thing off my plate.

  • Ed1937
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    I wasn't considering getting one, but you don't have to buy it dog food....... 😁

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