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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
      Buggsroo Member Posts: 574
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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
      Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,095
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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: 4,610
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      Nothing self-care is silly!

    • Quilting brings calm
      Quilting brings calm Member Posts: 2,733
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      Good for you! Anything that makes your life easier is not silly.

    • Vitruvius
      Vitruvius Member Posts: 352
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      Good for you.

      I need to find some baby steps for myself.

    • harshedbuzz
      harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,969
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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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      "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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