So when I got up this morning, K had left me a little reminder note. (I can't remember what is wrong with the stove or I would have told you about it. Don't tell K though! I'll fake it!)
And where is the best place to leave a note for me so that I won't miss it?
On the ceiling! I have this habit of walking around and throwing away loose papers so I'm assuming he put it up there so that I could not reach it to throw it away with the hopes that it will bug me enough that I will remember to make the phone call.
K is very thoughtful like that!
On a more serious note, Do you have any suggestions on what to do when your brain shuts off? My doctor suggested puzzles or memorizing things. I thought he was joking with me but he was really serious. I thought I was just spacing but he said my brain will turn into an old ladies brain if I don't exercise it and get that memory back. I have a house full of kids and the blank look of "I have no clue what you're talking about" is getting old. What happens when I forget something important...like a child? I'm a little scared!
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Hey Laurie,
After I had Ashlie (my 4th child), my brain fog was so bad. I talked to my mother in law, who is an expert on herbs and she brought me a product called 'Mindtrac' made by Dr. Christopher. I don't know if you have heard of his herbal lines but he is quite popular here in Utah. It honestly made a huge difference for me! Anyways, it is just a thought. Good luck!
Nichole
This made me laugh so hard!!! Our dryer finally died after the heating coil went out. But a friend of ours had an even older dryer in storage and gave it to us for free. We've been using it almost a year and it's soooooooo nice to get the dryer load dried in ONE dry cycle.
I can't wait to hear what's the matter with the stove. :)
Your doctor is right--do puzzles and things to get your brain out of a rut. Learn to play a new musical instrument or learn new music pieces and memorize them, play Scrabble or do crossword puzzles, start a new hobby such as crafts, painting, or bird-watching, learn a foreign language, and reading. You can also drive a different way to get your kids to school or to go shopping. Do things that will get your brain thinking--and have fun with it!
Update: The washer had a kinked hose and the pump is damaged but still useable. Yeah!! The dryer needs the vent cleaned out but mostly now that the washer is working right the clothes shouldn't go into the dryer as wet so that should help the dryer out. Bummer! (I was hoping for new front loading stackables. I have a very small laundry area. Maybe next time!) As for the stove, I remembered, with Ken's help, that the fan makes a funny noise every time I use it. What would I do with out Ken?
At least you can use them for a few more years. Your washer and dryer story sounds a lot like my van story!
I'm so dependent on my washer and dryer it's scary! I go through the whole forgetting thing too. Do puzzles and read. I do both, and I still forget things, but it's fun anyway!
I'm glad that you'll have your washer and dryer for a little longer. I think every mother can relate to the brain fog, at least, I know I can.
Oh man it gets worse? I am a walking brain fog, I am glad you posted this so I could read all the suggestions!
Laurie, I was wondering today why you hadn't blogged in awhile. I use google reader to know when someone posts. Then I realized google reader doesn't pick up on posts if the blog is private! So no wonder why I thought you hadn't been writing. Anyway! I've missed all these last posts but this one was funny. I, too, worry about getting old woman brain. My mom forgets a lot and is a little bit scattered and I"m so worried it will be me! I'll have to buy myself some puzzles. I do like Sudoku... have you tried that?
Ha ha! This post made me laugh! I'm sorry about the "brain fog" I personally think that maybe some M&M's would do the trick- a small sugar rush never hurt a mom- chocolate is my best friend!
Ok Laurie. Are you just busy with the holidays? I miss your posts!
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