Trying To Find a New Routine
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
United States
March 25, 2016 9:45am CST
When my daughter and her family moved in with me a few weeks ago my life went from being organized and predictable to busy and totally unpredictable.
I used to have my routine every day and rarely varied from it. Now, life it pretty much "go with the flow" every day and I'm still trying to find a balance.
The past few days have left me with little to no computer time but I'm not really complaining as I was busy doing other things. My life has gone from being pretty quiet and boring to anything but quiet and certainly not boring anymore.
Adding two adults, two grandchildren and two dogs to the household has given my 94 year old mom and me a whole new routine and a lot more to talk about. Our quiet and pretty dull life has now turned into a merry-go-round of activity and I never realized how quiet and dull our life had become.
As I sit here armed with my second cup of coffee I have some computer time to catch up a bit with all myLot friends.
What's happening on this Friday in your neck of the woods?
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22 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I am extremely busy and hurried today Marilyn..not something I like to be.
I need a routine, but everything is always so unpredictable it is draining.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I also like a routine and not a person who deals with change very well even though I do enjoy having the family living here
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@Marilynda1225 Yes it soothes us to have things the same Marilyn.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Mar 16
@Marilynda1225 That's good, and at least she can still have her privacy if she wants it.
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
My mom is dealing with the change much better than I had anticipated. She likes having more activity in the house but also the freedom to close her door when things get too loud or busy
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@much2say (55669)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Mar 16
I know lots of things change when families and generations move in together - I'm sure it's a pretty active household right now!! Today, as it is the last few days of Spring Break for the kids, we will be going to a train museum and the zoo!
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@much2say (55669)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Mar 16
@Marilynda1225 It's all for the kids 
- we had a lovely time!
- we had a lovely time!@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
The train museum sounds like lots of fun and of course who doesn't enjoy a trip to the zoo!!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
25 Mar 16
We had a meeting at the bank this morning, which I wasn't feeling up to but had to go. Either a cold or allergies and I feel like 'ugh'...
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
Sorry you aren't feeling up to par and hope you can rest this afternoon
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
perfect place to meditate on this Good Friday
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
We grandparents love our grandkids!! 
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I'm sure the day will come when I'll long for a boring day LOL
@allknowing (136570)
• India
26 Mar 16
That will what will happen to my sister who was on her own since the last 15 years. Her 'prodigal; son has come to settle with her with his wife. She is all ga ga over it. But little does she realise how she would have to adjust to their way of life and not them following hers.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
25 Mar 16
things may change but you will enjoy having them around and it may take a while but you will get back into a grove and things wil get normal
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I am enjoying having them here and I'm trying to find my groove (as you say), I'm sure it will happen and I'll forget what life was like when it was just my mom and me
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
26 Mar 16
My kids will be home today and tomorrow, looking forward to the laughter that will happen when they get together and with their dogs. Your house must be busting with laughter too. Happy Easter.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Mar 16
At 8:30 AM, it is pretty quiet and rainy here. I don't work today, but will go to yoga and maybe play some ping pong later.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
25 Mar 16
It was a rainy morning here too but then the sun came out this afternoon and it turned into a really nice day. Hope you enjoyed your day off from work
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 Mar 16
@Marilynda1225 That I did. I shot pool for an hour and a half and played a lot of ping pong for nearly two hours.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Mar 16
When my daughter's and granddaughter lived with us, the house was always buzzing with activity. I loved watching my little granddaughter go through the different stages of infancy. It was great. Now that they have moved into a place of their own, it is really quiet.
I went shopping today with a friend. Goodwill and Walmart were the places we shopped. Found some good bargains too. Now I should tidy up the house before the hubby gets home. He is working late so I should be able to get it done before he gets here.
@Iam_jauntyjen (5017)
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25 Mar 16
It is already Black Saturday here.15 minutes past two in the morning so it is very quiet.Might go the church later.
