My weekend “to-do” list is remaining mostly undone, but that is okay. I think I had high hopes, but not enough bandwidth to tackle the list.
This weekend, I spent time with my grandchildren and other family members either in person or via telephone calls. These interactions were definitely more meaningful than any household chores.
Right now I feel like I am in survival mode, and that is okay, too. Life is hard right now trying to figure out what my new normal will look like. I am caught between two lives – the one I had prior to September 2025 and the one after. My mind knows what I need to do, but my heart is unwilling.
The quiet voice inside my head is saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”
Rita DiCarne 
A day different than planned…https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/an-unexpected-situation/
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This sounds like a positive plan, Rita. Don’t add any more stress. I didn’t even get to slice yesterday because Mike’s cardiac rehab is great, but affecting his bad back negatively, so I was tied up. I think I’ll write about that today if I get a chance. He can’t even get out of bed today. Ugh! Life can be tough. Take care.
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I’m sorry Mike is having such difficulty. Life can certainly throw us curve balls for sure!
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Family always comes first. It is hard navigating uncharted waters. All we can do is move ahead hoping for the best taking each day as it comes. Some days are easy others are not. We get through them.
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I peeked back into your blog to get a bit of the back story. I’m sorry but I’m so glad you are writing your way through it. It will always be “early days” I think – having witnessed a surprising loss in our family, there are times when years are but yesterdays.
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I’m glad you spent time with your grandchildren. Somehow they know how to make us happy.
and yes…you’re in the early days of grieving. Give yourself a break with your chores. You’re going to have plenty of time after June to tackle them.
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Family over chores every time! Good choice! And continue to give yourself grace. It’s early days.
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