Dust Be Gone

 The volunteer cleaner showed up. And, she is marvelous! We both were leery of the other. She stayed from 10 am until 2:30, the last 45 minutes with me objecting she had been here long enough. In that length of time, she did not even finish, that is how bad the place was. 

In discussing paying her, she said that her husband makes about $200K and they do not need the money at all, so no. I still had Tommy write her a check, but she put it down and said it was a Christmas gift for us. So, we tried, and she is coming back in two weeks. 

Now, the nasty outside of the commode is clean, the light bulb in the hall is changed. Now, I can see! Things that have been here for years are now gone. Tables are dusted, finally. My poinsettia in a planter is out and looks so cute next to the big fat bird chick. 

As she was dusting my red Kiss with the fairy lights, I took the remote and turned it on while she was trying to figure out what she did to turn it on. I gave her books that I got over 2 years ago from the free stacks. Many boxes are on the porch for Tommy to break down for trash or recycling. 

The place smells better with much of the dust gone. I did not realize how dusty it smelled in here. It is also bright with dust gone from wooden furniture. Maybe I will have less allergies, and Tommy will have lest sneezing and head congestion. 

We watched A Christmas Carol, 1938 version. Now, The Sound of Music is on. So, we have had two great movies. Plus, I took a nap. The day has gone quickly. 

Dinner: beef stroganoff and noodles, finished off leftovers of green beans, potato and slaw. 

Nothing Sunday

 Of course, my lack of sleep is front and center again. Three hours for Saturday and two naps on Sunday seems to have me back to my normal pain level...lol. And, we are rewatching Home Alone and Home Alone 2. We are so predictable and boring. I know. 

Saturday, Tommy took a small bin and emptied the table to my left. It was stacked with all sorts of detritus of my life. I took a wet tissue and cleaned part of the glass. Now, I need to get a toothbrush and try to clean the area between the glass top and the wood rim around that top. The glass is beveled and there is a metal piece between the glass and beveled wood. 

Tommy took items off the top because I could not stand and bend to do it. And, I could not twist my body around, either. I just hope I can complete the cleaning of the top, by which I mean the fiddly place between glass and wood. He refused to allow me to use anything as a coaster, so for three years I have had sweaty glasses, bottles, and cans on it daily. It is a miracle the surface is not ruined. Amazingly, there is no damage. 

The sorting of the bin will yield lots of fodder for his new shredder. He loves ripping up paper, so I hope he enjoys the shredder. 

When I finish cleaning this table, even before I sort the bin, I will start on the table to my right. It has larger items, not so much paper at all. Both tables are 25 inches square. Huge! The table with the glass top was given to him by his last girlfriend when she moved out of state. He has an identical glass topped table in the corner of the kitchen. The table to the right of me is one I found on the curb and asked him to bring it here for me about five years ago. He thinks it is his. Not so. Oh, the love seat he had was also hers. 

Both tables have a full shelf underneath. They are very handy, but dust catchers. Picture a half inch of dust. Yes, it was that bad when I moved here, but he would not allow me to remove it even for my health. Dusting either table shelf is beyond me! I will attach a towel to one of his canes to dust those as I sit since bending that far would be impossible. 

This is the second time we have watched both Home Alone movies. Tommy just informed me we are watching them Thursday, too. They will have little sections of commentary during the movie. I wish we could just see the commentary. But, it's okay. 

Dinner: leftovers--chicken, rice, broccoli, butternut squash. I froze the leftover taco soup and chicken cooked with carrots and potatoes. Tomorrow, I will cook the other package of bscb with carrots and zucchini. 

I have finished buying present for Lynda and have NOT opened the Kisses for her! I need to assemble it and wrap it. I don't think she reads this blog, but you never know. Now, I have to figure out what to get for Tommy. I will probably leave the flashlight as one of his Christmas gifts. The upcoming birthday is all set for gifts.

This week, temperatures will be in 70s for three days and 60s for two days--my kind of weather! 

How was your weekend? What are the plans for your week? Do you just hate dusting? I didn't when I was younger.