Here it is--want it or not.

8 step cleaning method--I LOVE this:

1. trash removal and trash container cleaning

2.high dusting--picture frames, doorframes, vents, ect.


3.dustmop, unless carpeted

4.cleaning walls, furniture, glass,light switches, doorhandles, ect.

5. restroom and sink in rooms that apply.

6. wet mop or vacuum

7.restocking: bathroom tissue, kleenex, in my case--candles

8. double check your work. Don't forget to 'pat yourself on the back' for a job well done.

love working this way. 3 spray bottles of different cleaners and a bucket of clean rags. It's easy and effective. I do go back with polish on the items that need it. I could not believe how fast I cleaned the bathroom, dressing room, hallway, and sitting room. It was just over an hour and the rooms still feel clean today even though they are now cluttered. I must say that I'm not missing my carpet at all. It's great that I only have it in the bedrooms because dirty carpet will make a room 'feel' dirty no matter what. So, as you see, I am learning a lot from my new job. I hope to learn even more. I do love doing what I enjoy AND getting paid for it. It sure beats the old job. That job had become very stressful as there was no way you could feel good about a job that could not be completed properly.

Happy Sunday all. Love ya!

Day off

Soooo......it's a day off for me. I should be crazy busy getting everything done. Not so! Here it is 8:00a.m. already and I have done...nothing. Oh Wendy! I think I must be tired. That's my 'excuse' of choice these days...and...when that won't work?...'it's too BLASTED hot!, is always good. Life is crazy busy right now. I have about a zillion b-days to remember this month AND a visit with a lovely granddaughter AND working 40+ hours a week AND yardwork AND.....you get the picture. I haven't even started on Bre's b-day, Brady's Briddy took care of, I just owe her money, then Briddy's and Diane's and Chris's is TODAY! Dang!
Let's get organized Wendy! 1. Shower 2. clean house 3. shop for Bre's b-day 4. mow the yard 5. soak feet!!!!
Brandon and Rachel are my 'new best friends' these days. A few years back they gave me a foot massager. Oh, I do love you two! Every night after work I sit for a few with my feet in it. It makes me feel that 'I can go on!' The foot soaks every night are helping a lot to. The not wearing anything but 'flip flops' has made a 'huge' difference. I see a 'pro' pedicure in my future (and not to far in either)
Dennis has been working for the past couple of days on my window air condictioner. I hope he can get it installed soon, BEFORE the humid weather is past. There are only a couple of weeks each summer when 'swamp' cooling just won't 'cut' it and they are fast approaching. I tell him, 'sweetie you really REALLY don't want it to get to the point where I can't sleep because it's to hot. I'll turn into a total b-----' Bless him, he asures me that I already am.
Opps! New plan. Today I work. Darn. Poor Briddy is sick and can't cover her shift. I hope she get's better really quick. So....shower and work. Ain't life grand!

How many mouse clicks Wendy...youdon't want to know!

Here I am again. I spent 2 hours one afternoon trying to restore this blog. I gave up. I decided it would be much easier to simply create a new one. I just had not gotten 'around to it' yet. I'm posting on Bridget's blog a 'click' something that I didn't mean to and 'whala' I'M BACK! How scary. People like me really shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the 'internet!'

Vacations....I could get used to this:)

My vacation was SUPPOSE to be for 5 days but ended up being 6. [sorry Briddy] I spent last Weds. worring about and taking care of Mom. Briddy covered me at work, bless her. When it appeared that Mom was going to be ok I decided it was off to North Dakota. Thursday morning, woke up late so it was like a scene from "Home Alone" getting to the airport. I kept telling myself, you'll either make the plane or you won't....no stress. Got 'squared away' with 30 minutes to spare...only to be on a delayed flight? Once I made it to Grand Forks....well it was 'party' time and party I did. I had a lovely time with some truly AWESOME  family. We had a barbecue, wedding, arts festival, movie and treat night, it just went on and on... I loved every minute. My nephews and nieces are all so fun to be with. Funny, charming, problem solving....the works! The only 'fly in the oiment' was the trip home. ANOTHER delayed flight, this time by 4 HOURS, 'no room in the shuttle' a different ride to South Point and a 2 hour wait for Bryon. [who did AWESOME at Nationals...go Bryon] and a late night ride to St. George. All in All AWESOME! For those of you that havent tried this, Hot pizza and cold beer at a rooftop pizzaria is NOT to be missed!

Life...what can I say

Good news...my dress IS NOT' dry clean only'. I wonder why I thought it was? I wear a dress so seldom that the one I plan to wear to the wedding is getting a bit 'dated.' That's ok though because it's a 'special' dress. I bought it over 8 years ago to wear to Briddy's wedding. Since then I've probably only worn it about half a dozen times but always for something 'SPECIAL'. It's my 'SPECIAL' dress. I have it on in the picture of Brynna's blessing, Micheal's priesthood ordination, ect. That problem out of the way! Shoe's are another story. I 'hate' wearing heels of any kind these days. How do you find shoes that are 'flats' but dressy? Maybe the ones in the closet that Bre NEVER wears will work. Here's hoping! 3 more days of work then off for fun for a few. I hope to have a 'fab' time.
Last I checked Mom was recovering nicely. If she's still doing well, she should be able to do her exercise therapy tomorrow. It sure is scary when someone you love has to have 'procedures' done. [procedure my a--] One day I will learn to not believe that woman. I just hope it turns out to be worth it for her. I sure love her.
 Also for those who need to know
'Don't start with me...you WILL NOT win' fyi---I ALWAYS KNOW WHEN YOU'RE LYING! And on that 'happy note...Good Sunday all!

This 'ones' for you, Briddy

Bridget made mention of the fact that I haven't posted in awhile. Thanks for noticing sweetie! Life is pretty busy right now. Mom is totally important, and SHE rarely hears from me. Bad Wendy!
 So anyway, will be off June first and second for mom's surgery, then back at work until June 8th. Early on the 9th I'll fly out of Vegas for North Dakota. I am really looking forward to seeing the nephews. Their mom would be so proud of each and every one of them. What wonderful men. I should be able to see all but Graeme [sp?] I understand he won't be able to make it. My darling nephew Bjorn says I can 'crash' with him. Obviously!!! I haven't stayed with him before or I'm sure he wouldn't have been so quick to offer:) I'll fly back to vegas on the 12th. I hope to then 'meet up' with Bryon for a ride home. I'll work tuesday through friday and then be off Saturday with the hope of spending some time with the Provo kids. As I said...life is Busy!

Best quote all week: 'You've got to be freaking kidding me, who'd steal THAT!' classic!

My faith in 'Gentleman' kind has been restored

Yes I am indeed a fan of the 'tougher' sex once again. After several years of stuggling with boxes and linens at work while the 'male' sex walks on by, doing something close to nothing, I had lost all faith in the term 'gentleman.' However,'the man', gave me a chance to see men in a whole new light. The story goes as follows: He climbs on my roof to take my cooler panels off. He throws me the cooler belt and says, 'you need a new one, oh, and while you're at it, get new wiper blades for your car. The book will tell you what size.' 'Okkkkkk....' So after work I run to 'Home Depot.' Cooler pads were no problem [done that before] but the size on the belt..it was not readable [even WITH my glasses] I ask a associate for help, he is ever so sweet. He even goes so far as to take it out the package just to be sure. [I think HE could read the size on the old belt] Good experience! On to Walmart. I looked FOREVER for the brand of scratch cover I was told to get. FINALLY I see it [right infront of me:[ On to wiper blades. This is where it gets tough. Yes indeed, the BOOK did have my car year. It DID give me a size. Well actually TWO. Oh no. Do I have TWO different size blades, do the come ONE to a package...are there different sizes for different brands? I am sooooooo lost. I see am associate I have dealt with before [electronics, NOT automotive] he was ever so sweet but wasn't sure if I had the right sizes. So here I am , walking through Walmart looking for a 'man' any man, to help me. I kept looking for someone with a girl [so it wouldn't be presumed that I was attempting to flirt], everytime I saw a likely one, either the girl gave me a look of 'dislike' or the guy started speaking 'SPANISH' Damn! And then, like a light in the dark, I saw a familiar face. Oh yes, an old Bishop. He was ever so helpful. I now feel so renewed about the goodness of men and there williness to help a 'lady' in distress. So if ever you're in a store with your 'significant other' and some 'strange' lady keeps staring at you..be nice...let her 'pick his brain'...she probably needs the help AND is SOMEBODYS mother.

Happy B-day to me:]:]:]:]

Birthdays are the funniest thing. I have finally reached the age when a birthday can come and go with little notice on my part. I expected this birthday to be like that. Going to take the day off ,color easter eggs with the girls, and pay little attention to the fact that it was April 23rd. My friends and children had a different idea apparently. There have been several things that are making this birthday 'stand out.' The dozen roses from the northern Utah Doyle's, homemade slippers from Mom, candles and a t.v. series year from Bryon, a card from a favorite aunt, and card from an adorable grandaughter, the list just goes on and on. Such an outpouring of love is very humbling. I love all of you so much too. This is so much more than I deserve. I can't thank you all enough.

On a different note, Mom told me the best quote this morning. Yeah, I going to share:]

'You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you...if you knew how seldom they do:]'
Love you all and am wishing you a Happy Easter!

Yard is only half done...

Lovely day off...but it's over now...It must have been love...but it's ooooover now...Sorry, spaced for a minute. I love my life. There is ALWAYS something to do. Today, I had a zillions things on my 'to do' list but did about 3. It's ok, no one to answer to but me. I DO love my life. If I want to do something..I do it...if I don't...I don't. Even my money is my own. Does life get any better? Don't misunderstand, I realize some people NEED to be married. I mean, If you're raising kids, it's better if mom and dad live in the SAME house. I don't NEED to be married and loving the fact that I'm not. I even have my retirement planned. 40 cats and a scooter. I can see it now!!! Ain't life grand!!

Coral Hills owns me!!!

Yep, I'm at that time of year when it's eat, work, eat, sleep, eat, work... If you don't believe the eat part..rest assured...I'm getting plenty to eat. Seems I'm too tired to do much else. It didn't help to be on MY Thursday only to realize it was only my Wednesday. Didn't I already have one of those this week? Oh yeah, this is a 6 day work week. Two Wednesdays? How rude! I hope to get back to my little projects soon. For now it's all I can do to keep my head above water. I'm sure some of you know how I feel! The ONLY thing that will save me this week is that I get to work with 'my' girls for what is actually my Thursday and Friday. Look for me,..say about Wednesday...I mean y'alls Wednesday. Ok, now I'm CONFUSED!

Candy, Glasses and other odd stuff

Mom--frantically searching for the glasses sitting on her head-funny! Me-attempting to put on a pair of glasses  while already wearing a pair--not so funny.
The candy--oh yeah, good one Wendy. I have a roommate [Bryon] who does not consume candy--he inhales it. So--I buy an Easter candy dish and candy to go in it. After I have filled the dish I put away the rest of the candy for later. [with me so far??] This morning I notice the candy dish looks rather sad. Plenty of wrappers but little candy. Well ok, I'll just get rid of the wrappers and re-fill it. Now for the candy. Where did I put it? NO, no, no--for the life of me, I can't find the candy. Also, I have absolutely no clue as to where I 'stashed' it. This is about the time I started feeling really, really OLD. I bought the candy, I put it away---but where???  I have indeed found it but only by accident. I'd given up. I found it while looking for something ELSE!

'The Bitch is back----'

Old
theme song:
'I'm a bitch, I'm a Bitch'
Oh the Bitch is back,
stone cold sober, as a matter of fact.
I can bitch, I can Bitch,
It's the way that I do,
the thing that I do---'
New
theme song:
'Whatever' [I can't even be bothered to come up with one]
Lately everything has been 'Whatever'. Washer down at work-whatever. Can't get enough work done each day-whatever, Bre left her dirty dishes again-whatever. I have LOVED the 'new' attitude. However, lately I've noticed the old me creeping back in. [just ask Angie!] Yesterday for instance-I hear her telling Lizzy that she and Jeff have been together for 1 and a half years. Do I 'politely tell her I think she 'might' be 'off' a bit. Oh no, I say something along the lines of--'Yeah, on WHAT planet. If that's true, I'm 20!!!' See what I mean? I've so wanted to tell all who would listen, 'Yes I WAS a Bitch--but the Bitch is DEAD!' I'm very much afraid that instead of me saying that about myself it will be said about AFTER I've drawn my terminal breath!!!!!

'Hoarding--buried alive!!'

When the garage starts looking like scenes from 'Hoarding--Buried alive' it might be time for a 'clean-up'. A 'real' clean-up Wendy, not just moving stuff from one side to the other! I have been promising to 'clean the garage' for a month now. Why? You may well ask. In order to build the third bedroom out there AND get Bryon 'off the floor' and OUT of my entertainment room, I must. The reason I've been 'putting it off?' I'm not kidding about the 'buried alive' stuff. My garage is like the 'Ellis Island' of the 'Dolye estate. a processing area. You know like the song, 'should I stay or should I go?--' Sadly to say, most of the stuff never leaves the Doyle property-never to return. It either gets moved back into the house OR is stored out there indefinitely. [wood working projects-started but not finished-decorations-ect] Yesterday, I 'took the bull by the horns' so to speak, and 'attempted' to CLEAN? it. Sooo---how did it go Wendy? ALL my 'stuff' DOES look better on the other wall.

Shopping---Again?

Yes , today is a shopping day. It wasn't suppose to be. It was a day for relaxing and cleaning the yard up, but---you know how it goes. I've been looking forward to these two days off since I went back to work. Why???--two words--spring break! Yes, things are crazy at work. So anyway, going to 'take er easy' today, or so I thought. Two days ago we had 'gentlemen callers' at work. AFTER they leave Bridget informs me that I have a tear in the butt of my pants. Oh dear, how embarrassing! Ok, time for a new pair of work pants. The next morning as I 'ready' for work I feel an all to familiar 'pull' in the butt of my pants. Yes indeed, 'another pair bites the dust'. How can that be? Two pair in less than a week? I have a 'new' crew member, one who doesn't know me well--otherwise how do you explain her comment when she learned of my misfortune--'Maybe your butt got bigger!' Oh--do ya think? Wonder she still has a job!!! As with any 'little' job I attempt--this job has GROWN! I now need new pants [two pair] laundry supplies, make-up, and misc. other stuff. This could take all day. The up side is that I've learned from two sources some things that help. Thank you Rachel [the 'queen' of coupon shopping] for making me realize those '10 dollars off' coupons that my credit card companies send out ARE valuable. Probably going to use at least two of those. Also, from 'what not to wear' size doesn't matter--it's 'fit' that counts. Here's hoping for the best. 'Happy shopping all!

Happy St. Patrick's Day--to one and all!

Irish Toast-[to be used at dinner]-'May your neighbor's respect you, troubles neglect you, the angels protect you and Heaven accept you!' Another St. Patrick's day, where has the year gone? I know, this is a typical whine of the elderly. It does seem that time is speeding up though and just as I'm slowing down. It doesn't seem fair somehow. Things are pretty quiet on the Doyle front. I need to go shopping today-compete with Irish t-shirt and green beret. Oh well, if people don't stare at you-dressed for a holiday-when will they? I am also old enough now that I don't really care. Yes oh yes, I WILL wear a red hat and purple dress. Nothing like the freedom of age to thumb your nose at the world and say, 'frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!'

I am STUBBORN!

How is it that with all I accomplished today--I DID NOT do the one thing I promised to do??? I must be 'mad' at 'the man' without knowing it. I 'promised' to clean the garage. Not done--it's now 20 minutes to 8:00P.M. However, I DID do all my wash, run Breane to work, iron, wash my car, mow ALL the yards, trim a great deal of them, water, and so on and so on---Why not the garage? I figure it's because he's INSISTING that I learn to handle the scooter, whether I want to or not. NOT! I have offered to give it back to him--but no go. The only person I'm hurting with my stubbornness is me. Until I clean the garage he can't begin on the new bedroom. What is wrong with me? I WANT the new bedroom. I'm looking forward to getting Bryon--off the floor-an into his 'new' room. Go figure!!@! It takes a woman!!!!

Technology--Iove it--I think?

I love the ceiling fan in the sitting room--I think? He says, 'Wendy, I'm going to wire the light/fan to a remote. That will make it easier for you. You can control the light/fan from anywhere in the room.' It SOUNDED like a good idea so I say, 'you go!' In truth, it is a good idea---unless---the battery in the remote goes dead. It's the funniest thing--you can control the light by puling the chains, even if the battery is dead, provided that the light was 'on' when the battery went out, otherwise---no go! Go figure! The fan simply 'will not' work without the remote. Anyway, it's been about 3 weeks since the battery went dead. Yes, I HAVE been looking for a new one. I knew I could get one at 'batteries pus+' but--at nearly 7 dollars I was hoping to find it cheaper. I look every place I go. It simply is not with the 'AA or AAA's. Last night , at Walmart, I get smart and ask at the jewelry counter. YES! They have one--and at only 5 dollars. It does occur that pretty soon I will have paid for that ceiling fan again--just in the cost of batteries--no matter--for the time being--when I say--'let there be light'--there is indeed---LIGHT!

Please, what do I think?

I've been laughing myself silly for the past couple of days! First, I gave the girls at work a choice. 'Hire one part-time gal, and keep things 'as is' OR hire two part-time gals and everyone gets a 'set' schedule!' Not so very hard is it? BOTH girls had to contact their 'friends?' to find out what they thought. First, 'Jeff thinks, I think, that we should hire one girl.' 'Richard says , flip a coin!' 'SO this is how YOU feel.?' I swear they didn't know. This was indeed very funny UNTIL I caught myself doing the SAME thing. 'Here's the deal sweetie---what should I do?' How very pathetic!!! When did we all decide to quit thinking for ourselves. As Bryon's shirt put's it--'THINK--it's not illegal--yet!' AND that's what I think--I think!

The more things change--the more they stay the same!

If you are wondering what that is all about???? Here's the scoop! Thad and I had a 3 bedroom house built to house our growing family. We used all three bedrooms and boy did we need them!! A  few years back it got to the point that Breane had TWO bedrooms!! This is when the MAN said, 'we should change the front bedroom into a entertainment room.' 'That's what the Man says,--listen what the Man says.' So, we changed it. Yea!! Now, the problem! I now need 3 bedrooms again! What to do? We are going to build a third bedroom, of course! It should be done sometime THIS year. So---- I will have a 3 bedroom house again--The more things change---the more they stay the SAME!

Ouch!!!!!

I HATE it when I do something that is TOTALLY stupid!' Did you not SEE Breane put the broken glass in the garbage can Wendy?' Yeah but-- ' Was it not MINUTES later that you tried to push the garbage down with your hand? 'yeah but-- ' Have you not cut your hand  this way before?' yeah but---  If  I was on trial I woud so LOSE!! SURELY there is  somone I can blame here  BESIDES me? I'm on washers tomorrow and have NO idea how I'm going to manage it. The cut is between my thumb and first finger and it is pretty deep. In fact I need to wash dishes tonight and haven't a clue how I'm going to manage THAT. Life is difficut enough without doing stupid stuff, poor me!!!!!!!

Cookie---how can I expain?

So, if someone gives someone else a cookie for Valentines why is it such a BIG deal? First, you have to know that the MAN in question, is ALWAYS doing something nice for me, second, we've agreed that it isn't REQUIRED to remember each other simply because it is a holiday, third, the man doesn't know his own BIRTHDAY, forth, I RARELY remember him on a holiday. See, you're starting to 'get the picture!' I was ever so pleased. He brought two. We shared one and I took the other to work. Thank you sweetie, oh, and by the by, I Love you!
Bryon also remembered 'good ol' Mom. He gave me a chocoate heart which I will really enjoy and---I would have LOVED the flower if---he'd remembered to pick it up AFTER paying for it. You ARE your mother's son!!
All in all, an EXTREMELY nice Valentines. I hope all can say the same!

Two words----Wall Lettering

Don't be fooled by the package---Wall Lettering is NOT easy!!!! 3 steps---that's what they say. Yeah right, 3 very DIFFICULT steps. Step 1--remove backing paper--with WHAT. You're suppose to be able to rub it, on the wrong side, and Walla,it's sticking to the transfer paper. Well---MINE didn't. I about rubbed clean through the paper. Ok, moving right along to step 2--put it on the wall. Oh ,but don't forget to measure. You have to remove it about a zillion times to get it straight. Now, step 3--rub over the transfer paper and the lettering will 'by magic'  be on the wall. Not so!!! Also, DON'T rub the transfer paper with water until you are SURE the lettering is loose. Wait a minute---isn't that 4 steps---those lying BAS----!!!!!! All that, having been said, the lettering DOES look pretty good, if I do say so myself. [I have  to---no one else will!:]

Date night and no date----

Yep, I've been 'stood up!' That's the problem with a 'steady date'--- works great-- unless----he's BUSY! In truth however, he DID have a good reason. It seems one of his rentals burnt down last night and since this one was in Salt Lake----well, you get the picture. I hope that things went well -- or as good as can be expected-- for him today.
As always, life moves on. I've decided to give my 'shower room' a 'face lift' after seeing Mom's kitchen. Also, I don't believe that 'the man' is going to have any time soon to help with projects around here. I'm just going to do small wall repairs and paint but it shoud look a lot better. Then later, when he has more time, we'll do it right! The trick willl be to not let him know. I'll let you know how that goes.
YEA!!!! SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! [in two more days!]

It looks wonderful

Just a quick note to tell all who are interested, that mom's kitchen 'face lift' looks wonderful!!! I can truly appreciate how much work was involved from all we've done around here. Rachel you're mom's 'the best!' Anyone who hasn't seen it---should. It looks 'fab!'

Please?????be HAPPY for me!

Back in July I ordered a new Vanity. I was worried because it was a month out and we might? need it before then. [Oh how hopeful/foolish I was!] Anyway, tomorrow I paint the HANGING new powder room door. That's IT, we are DONE!!! Oh happy day. I haven't the COURAGE to mention to him that we haven't even STARTED the shower room. It's sorta sad to see a grown man cry!

On another note. I got a fab. gift this  week. Some GREAT GUYS gave me a cabinet. Not just ANY cabinet but one that was made in 1948 for a television. It is beautiful!!! It has been converted into a wine cabinet. Boy, do these two KNOW me. Thanks guys! I don't want to look a 'gift horse' in the mouth but--- You could have FILLED it first!

Ideas---who needs them?

Didya ever notice----the person who HAS the idea--is RARELY the person who has to do the actual WORK! Case in point---'Honey, I want to replace the  door between the hallway and the powderoom!' Ok, we have an idea! To start with, I have neither the tools or the know-how,  just the idea, AND total confidence that HE can do it. We go to Lowe's yesterday. I spend 25 dollars for a six-panel door that will fit. This is JUST the door. It has no hardware or even cut-outs for the handle OR hinges. Now it's HIS turn. He has to make cut-outs for the hinges and door handle AND latch. Then he has to install said hardware. THEN hang the door to be sure it fits. Then he has to take the door off and take off ALL the hardware so I can paint it. Little wonder the poor man GROWLS every time I start a sentence with, 'Honey, I have an idea---:]

New Twist to and OLD game!

Everyone [who is anyone] knows Janurary is for ORGANIZING! Here's the kicker-I NEVER get it finished. What happens, is that I start out strong and then peter out before anything acually gets accomplished. So,,,, this year I've decided to do things a bit differently. I'm going to ASSUME that I won't get it finished, therefore, I WILL finish whatever litte project I start. What this means is that if I find something that I either want to display OR DISCARD I wiill do it right then and NOT sit it aside to deal with later. Best case...there will be small 'bits and pieces' of my home which actually ARE organized. Has this method worked for anyone....anyone....no?....oh well, I'm going to try it anyway. .....You could AT  LEAST wish me LUCK!

Potatoes and unusual smells!!!

Occasionally I ask myself, 'are you 50+ or a mere teen?' This is often when I have done something really REALLY dumb! [see what I think of teens? oh dear!] Anyway, this has to do with the afore mentioned potatoes. About a week ago Bryon and I went shopping with Bre's money, [I LOVE when that happens:] we picked up what WE wanted and also most of the stuff on her list. One of the things on her list was red potatoes. They were accidently left in the car. It has been 'bittery cold' [at least for US!] so 'no problem!' A coulpe of days ago I remember them so I take them out and sit them on the kitchen table where they have remained until this morning. I pick them up to 'finallly' put them away. The bag is dripping????  What???? Oh yeah, if you FREEZE potatoes and then thaw them, guess what? I can't believe I did that! This would also explain the lovely smell I've been trying to mask with 'scented' candles. Who do I know that would pull this stunt? Oh my, NO ONE! Needless to say, I owe Bre a bag of potatoes. Happy Thursday all and remember, DON'T FREEZE THOSE POTATOES!