I missed March – well, didn’t really miss it, but didn’t post about it.  In the long run, it was pretty confusing.  April is definitely coming in like a lion, too.

Heard from son in a reasonable way for first time in over 7 years.  Saw a grandchild with his permission.  I know he wants something from me – he is in a battle with his ex regarding custody.  I don’t have much to offer him after so many years of hatred toward me.  I’m trying to be there for him on some level without being consumed by him.  This is very, very difficult

My oldest grandson’s mother has decided to abandon her house and her existing life in favor of another one without real form or substance.  It is substantially farther away and will make seeing my pre-teen grandson difficult.  But hey, pre-teens aren’t exactly into the grandparent scene anyway.  As it should be.

Sales are terrible, but that’s given me a much needed break for taxes, sorting, organizing and some thinking.  Formulating a marketing plan in my head.  Going to break out a couple new products in 2015.  Just need to keep enough drive to bring them to fruition.

Kitchen is done – sort of.  A week after we signed off on it one of the cabinets is lilting badly.  Sent a second message this morning to the contractor – waiting to hear back.  Has to be fixed.

In my world, Saturdays are typically dedicated to cleaning because I have wicked allergies, we live with 3 cats, and folks and coming and going in and out of the house all the time.  These past few weekends, my time has been dedicated to taxes.  This weekend is a split – part tax, part cleaning, part hair coloring.

After what is essentially a lifetime of cooking and cleaning, I can honestly say that I am over it.  If I had my way, I’d have daily help for pickup, clean up and meals.  No justifying that expense though.  Funny how in the end, we have it sometimes.  Thinking of retirement homes, facilities, etc.  Of course, all that for a price – loss off control over your life and your body.

But today, I whine:  I really am sick of spending at least one full day off cleaning, doing laundry, and foraging for weekly food.  Meh.