It was nice to read a lot of good news here today. To those still struggling, you'll get past the challenges.

Hubby and I did nothing on the deck. We did continue cleaning projects inside and spent some money at both Home Depot and Lowes (soil, flowers, herbs, cleaning tools, pillows). We also spent a lot of money in Trader Joe's. We looked at deck furniture, and decided on it, but will order it online to be delivered, along with an umbrella. That should hopefully give us time to do the staining. Our deck will look *****in'. It is always the prettiest on the street. Nobody else seems to care as much.

I am a bit angry at my husband. It was about 4 pm when he announced that his work colleague was coming over at 7:30 pm. I don't like when he doesn't check with me about having people over. It wasn't for dinner, but still, I want more notice and a possible chance to veto such visits. I was so overheated and tired when we got home. My medication makes me overheat easily. Then I was rushing to scrub the kitchen floor and wash leftover dishes before she came. She's here now. I let them work on the project in the basement alone, but she asked if I will go down to join. Of course I said "yes". As I finish typing this, I'll be dragging my *** downstairs.