Trying to tamp down the restlessness I have around this time of year. Trimmed the roses and put up the outside lights last night. Moved all the boxes, cut up unneeded boxes for the trash/recycling, and put up the big tree downstairs. Still need to string lights, wrap gifts, and hang ornaments, plus put up the small tree in my home office. I usually run through all this over the weekend, but the family is hurting physically with various ailments and I can't do it all by myself (my back and arms won't let me). It's just going to take longer than usual, and I have to deal with it. Thankfully I have T on Monday. I know why I'm doing this and somehow I need to stop.

I also have the pain doc, the dentist, and physical therapy this week. I'll be joining my husband for the pool exercises, so that will be some fun. The water is really warm and getting out feels like I'm an elephant lifting legs that weigh a ton. It's still good, though.

Mood has been okay, but I'm warily watching for hypomania with all the holiday prep. I also can't run my husband or daughter ragged either. My daughter is quitting her job and has another lined up in January. The management at her current job has been running her ragged so she'll be taking ibuprofen for a while. My husband is still having problems with muscle pain and while the physical therapy is helping I suspect he has back issues like mine.

Hope everyone is doing well and hugs for those who aren't.