Nope, Not an Energizer Bunny

   

This is about my speed these days.

      I can go go go when I'm on vacation, wanting to take in as much as possible in limited time. But, I can't pack in a week at home without feeling spent. It's rare for me to have social and or commitments every day. Sure, I have pet care, house and yard, and my ever present to do list but I'm subject to just my own and the pets schedule and timeline. Since Tuesday I've done my usual at home, but also had 1-2 outside ventures daily. Two concerts, an overnight stay in a hotel, two friend meetups, dinner at my sons, a lake day, and a volunteer shift at a book sale stretched my batteries. Oh, and a late afternoon kitty check and play yesterday.

Pup enjoyed the very warm lake.

   

The, he found cool pavers in the
shade to nap upon.

 This week starts busy too. My sister, BIL, and I are getting an oak desk and chair ( picture in Friday post) to my son this morning. Tomorrow is PT and a blood work appointment. I really need a stockup shop so will hit Sams Club since it's fairly close to where PT and labs are located (seperate locations, but same town). I've a couple slow days hopefully to deep clean and knock a project off my July list. 

    Friday, I host book club so need to figure out food and do a shop. My out of town sister will stay over so that's motivation to get the room my son stayed in refreshed as a guest room. Otherwise, she'll just use the bed in my office where my daughter sleeps when she stays over, but it needs fresh sheets, plus should wash the top quilt as pets have napped on it since last washed. It's a sisters birthday and haven't gotten her present yet, so will find a little something along with homemade jam. ( We do more simple,  novelty, inexpensive gifts). I'll have grandpup until early afternoon Friday as daughter has a shoot Thursday night then dentist appointment in town Friday morning. My sister is bringing her 6 year old grandson as parents needed care overnight. I'm going to haul down the bin I saved of my sons transformers, trucks, and dinosaurs and hopefully that will amuse him. 

     Weird to think just 18 months ago, I would have this, plus a full time job on my calendar. Suffice it to say, these past two weeks confirms I'm not the energizer bunny I might have once proclaimed to be.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM

    Wow. That IS a lot! I could never figure out how you managed to do all you did when you worked full time.(Same could be said about many other women who also worked full time and bore the greater responsibility of their households.)
    I have a house party to attend on Friday evening, and then am hosting one on Saturday afternoon. In between I have seemed to schedule several appointments. While my schedule is nothing like yours, I often find myself waking up, looking at my appointment book and wondering just what I got myself into! I guess is should be glad that people are endeavoring to get me out and about, but as you know from years of reading /commenting on your blog, I am happy to be the cricket in the hearth!
    You mention Sam’s Club…Costco is the retail cult of choice here. My youngest and I went about 3 weeks ago. We play a game where we write down our predictions for time and money spent, and then see who is the closest! The joke used to be we can’t complete a Costco trip in under 3 hours and $300.00!
    Have a great week. I admire your energy!
    -Meg B.

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM

      I think in the old days I just didn't think, just did. The Costco locations aren't convenient but others I know go out of their way for Costco.

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  2. JackieJuly 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM

    You are going to have another busy week. I am trying to get as much done as is possible before we leave. There is nothing worse than coming home to a load of tasks I have found. I do know there will be lots of harvesting to do in the garden though.

    God bless.

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 9:04 AM

      After today, two full days with nothing on my calendar but cleaning, yard, and hopefully check off a project.

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  3. AprilJuly 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM

    I hear you. I am on major overload right now (elderly father just got out of hospital after 4 days) and this evening just started crying from stress and the to-dos that didn't begin to get done. Energizer bunny? Ha. Maybe one on its side with the batteries thrown across the floor!

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM

      I feel for you. I do not have any caregiver duties but my dog and it's minimal. Take deep breaths.

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  4. KirstenMJuly 21, 2026 at 12:49 AM

    I need a lie down in a darkened room just reading your schedule...

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM

      It was a lit for me. This week already feels calmer as tge desk move dudnt hapoen...it's just too big for his space. Beautiful, but too big.

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  5. TreadersJuly 21, 2026 at 2:51 AM

    On the weeks where I have a lot going on I inevitably crash and burn afterwards so you're not the only one that's no longer an energizer bunny. Heck it's taken me this long to realize that resting for 10 minutes while working is totally acceptable!

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM

      With the change yesterday, it was a much calmer Monday. Yes, I need to rest and recharge, then usually can push on.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM

    Hoping you get a break today & can catch up a bit & relax. I have been gone 4 of the last 6 weeks (if memory serves) & I'm exhausted. I've told myself that this week can be a rest week. I need it anyway thanks to my foot, so it's forced me to dial myself way back. I'm trying to stay busy by doing small things around the house that need to be done. Nick is a total & complete Energizer bunny & adventurer, and never sits still. Yesterday: golfed with friends, came home & packed for Yosemite. Went to the store with friends to gather items for camping trip. Played pickleball with friends. Came home for dinner. Back out with friends. Just one of those would have been plenty for me, and that's not a busy day for him at all. - Hawaii Planner

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM

      Sams Club is always a stressful venture even on a midday weekday. I rarely go more than once every 8-12 weeks, mostly for big stockups. After getting hrandpup from doggie daycare, I have no where to be thecrest of the week other than pick up fresh fruit and will just walk to store. Nick sounds like my youngest when shes "on". As shes more in career work, shes starting to realize the mental recharge is needed.

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  7. JuhliJuly 21, 2026 at 9:35 AM

    I would be prostrate after your week LOL! My strategy lately is to mostly veg out and then start a small project but only commit to about 15 to 30 minutes on it. Usually I keep going. I am hoping that my energy bank is refilled before we start Nana & Papa camp next week. Take care of yourself and enjoy your time with others.

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    1. SAMJuly 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM

      Starting tonight, other than getting fresh fruit and I'll walk to store for that, staying put!

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