Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Yesterday was Monday

     Yesterday was Monday and also President's Day. The kids had school. They were off Friday for a required teacher workday. Caleb had a virtual appointment with his psychiatrist in the morning so he did not ride the bus to school. We had to discuss that Caleb's ADHD medication, Focalin, is out of stock and the pharmacy does not know when it will be available again and Caleb is running out of what he has. There were not many solutions. When i talked to David, he said he gets these same calls everyday. It looks like all the ADHD medication is out of stock, so we cannot just change him to something else. I asked if we could then put Caleb back on his night time meds because at least if he is able to get a full night's sleep, it will help him during the day. He was taking Clonodine and Trazadone until we took him off. When he has Focalin, he can perform at school and comes home tired. Without the Focalin, he will be less likely to perform at school and will have a hard time going to sleep and staying asleep. I suggested that we put him back on the night time meds. People with any mental health problems desparately need a good night's sleep, especially is they have to manage being without their meds. 

    After Caleb's appointment, I took him to school. I then went to Walmart to pick up our sodas that we drink daily. I wasn't going in to buy alot, but I needed to restock on Nana's groceries that she eats everyday. I figured while I was there I could go ahead and prepare for the week. I bought a whole cart load. Most of the space was taken up by our drinks. I drink Diet Mountain Dew throughout the day to stay awake and be able to work on things. Nana drinks Coke to be able to take her meds. I bought half as much Dew as I normally do, trying to reduce our cost. I told Caleb that he is no longer allowed to drink soda anymore. 

    I bought chicken thighs and cooked them for dinner. I also bought stuff to make a salad and served that for dinner too. I am trying to get back into ketosis. I have been knocked out with the daily doughnut eating I have done since last week. I was on a good 13 day ketosis streak and just really needed doughnuts. Once I started eating them, I wanted them every day. Yesterday was the last day of eating doughnuts and pasta. I had both for breakfast. I ate swiss cheese and Vienna sausages for lunch with the rest of the kimchi I had. I had the baked chicken thighs and salad for dinner. I need new batteries for my glucometer. I haven't been checking my sugar or ketones since last week when the batteries died. 

    Tonight I am hoping to cook the bacon that is in the fridge for dinner. I would like BLTs. I don't have any appointments today. Yesterday we had Caleb's appointment plus in the afternoon I had an Autism webinar on Defense Mode. I am asking my social worker to buy the program   for me because it is for parents of teenagers with Autism. I can't afford it, but I need it. 

    Today was a regular bus riding morning for Caleb. I took my kratomade this morning and feel pretty good. I've done some hape' too. I'm just getting my thoughts collected so I can figure out how to make the most of today. I need to steam clean the hallway carpet again. Bella is having accidents and I don't know how to help her more than I am. I let her outside plenty. 

    I've got to stay on top of Caleb to keep his room clean. I need to catch up on the dishes and laundry. I am never at a resting point. I always have so much work to do. I am glad the sun is shining today. The sunrise was beautiful at the bus stop. Yesterday was trash and recycling pick up day. Caleb only brought 3 of the 4 trash bins to the road, and none of the 2 recycling bins to the road. This kid just doesn't get that we have to get those bins emptied as frequently as they collect them. Ugh! 

    I'm going to make bacon starting at 1400, so I want to see what else I can get done before then.

    Tomorrow I go to Wilmington to have a dental appointment in the morning. After my dental appointment, I have to pick up Caleb for his therapy appointment in the afternoon. I am going to slow cook a whole chicken tomorrow in the crockpot with some cream of mushroom soup like my mom taught me. That way dinner will be ready when we get home.

    I have alot going on. I am still working with the social worker with CPS. I am still trying to clean up my house. I have to get my Mazda inspected in order to renew registration. I have to start working on filing my taxes, Caleb's taxes, and my business taxes. My mortgage is increasing by $322/month in March. I need to take Bella to the vet, but I cannot afford the vet bill to get her caught up on her shots and exams. I am waiting to hear about my appointment with the pain clinic and regarding my MRI for my back. I don't know what I am forgetting. 

    I will get more kimchi tomorrow while I am in Wilmington. I eat alot of it so I buy the big gallon size from the Asian Life Market. I want to update my business website. I want to begin the classes I have been postponing all this time. I really think the trauma classes would help me immensely. Not only would they help me, but they would help me help others too. 

    I am feeling like dating is too hard right now. I really want a life partner. I don't know if I will ever get married again. I want someone I can rely on. 

    I am feeling like I might need to move away from this house to somewhere more affordable. The only problem is, is that my credit score has sunken because I have not been able to keep up my credit card payments. I have to have a minimum credit score to be able to apply for another VA housing loan. I'm screwed right now. I have to get my business going so I can pay all my bills. I am praying to get approved by VA for disability claims and Aid & Attendance. That would help me stay here. 

    Right now I am looking on how to plan to make the most of food pantries in my area. I have to find ways to cut costs somehow. Everything is so expensive. I am just happy I can still afford chicken. 

    Well, I'm feeling pretty good now, so let's see what I can do today.

    Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day!

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