Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Wednesday WIPs: On the Ball

 

I knew I was finally getting on the other side of this when I woke up caring about what my house looked like. The first thing I did was blow up my exercise ball anticipating that I would soon be needing it for some rehab. I like to sit and knit on it. When I was teaching, I always had one in my classroom. After missing the entire second week of school one year, I learned my lesson and took all this back stuff very seriously. I started and ended my day with a good stretch out and sat on it when I had the rare opportunity to sit. 



There were so many things that needed catching up on. The floors were a disaster. Vacuuming with my little cordless wasn't a problem but mopping would be so I did the washrag shuffle. The rest of the day was spent recuperating but at least I had accomplished something.


The poor Mister had to create his own 72nd birthday celebration yesterday. I sent him to the store for a cake and this is what he came home with. I was expecting something a little more festive tbh.  His old work buddies are taking him out to lunch today so there's that. We do what we can at our age. 







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8 comments:

  1. BonnyApril 15, 2026 at 7:14 AM

    I hope you get plenty of time to sit and knit on the ball and your back is feeling better. Happy Belated Birthday to the Mister! I would eat a piece of that cake. It even says it's "Fun and delicious" right on the box.

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  2. VeraApril 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM

    Hope you are feeling better. Happy Birthday to the Mister!!

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  3. JuliannApril 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM

    I used to have a pair of booties with duster cloth on the bottom for my kitchen. I’m happy to hear you are seeing/feeling some progress.

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  4. WanderingcatstudioApril 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM

    I had the ball recommended to me so many times, I really should give it a whirl.

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  5. AnonymousApril 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM

    First, the happiest of birthdays to The Mister. I think that cake looks yummy. You can't go wrong with Pepperidge Farms. :-)
    I'm glad you're doing somewhat better. Mandy used to use the exercise ball all day when she sat at a desk. The washrag shuffle is a great idea. I used the dust mop yesterday and it made me feel a great sense of accomplishment. I've been cross-stitching, (outlining) all week.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. KSDApril 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM

    You know, I'm impressed that he knew you could get cakes in Frozen Goods. Most would have beelined to Bakery.

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  7. JaneApril 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM

    Well - the washrag shuffle is new to me but it looks like a good idea when one's back is in a pinch. I'm smiling at the cake your husband chose. Chocolate is always a good choice.

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  8. Delighted HandsApril 17, 2026 at 7:56 AM

    I sure hope you are doing tons better! I would eat a piece of that cake! Happy Birthday to the Mister!

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