Making a List (and checking it twice)
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
United States
April 10, 2017 11:10am CST
Today I'm making my grocery list and since I'm getting old and forgetful I do have to check it twice. Not only do I check it twice but I have to remember to take the darn thing with me when I go to the store 
I keep telling myself I need to be more organized when it comes to making my grocery list and I should be writing things down as I know we need them but I don't. I always think I'll remember and that's giving myself more credit than I deserve.
You would think I'd resign myself to the fact that forgetfulness comes with being older.
We have a beautiful sunny day here for this Monday. Even the dogs were happy to spend a little extra time outside this morning rather than being rushed to do their business so we could get back in the house.
So what's up with you on this Monday?
I keep telling myself I need to be more organized when it comes to making my grocery list and I should be writing things down as I know we need them but I don't. I always think I'll remember and that's giving myself more credit than I deserve.
You would think I'd resign myself to the fact that forgetfulness comes with being older.
We have a beautiful sunny day here for this Monday. Even the dogs were happy to spend a little extra time outside this morning rather than being rushed to do their business so we could get back in the house.
So what's up with you on this Monday?31 people like this
34 responses
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
10 Apr 17
I never used to write a list and would just wander through the store aimlessly and be surprised when I spent more than I wanted.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 I have no clue about prices, I just buy what I want. So far I"ve never passed out at the total!
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@marlina that's what I should be doing and I say it all the time. One of these days I'm actually going to go it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
I hope you get everything you need at the store! I always put my list in my purse right after I write it so I don't forget to bring it. With lack of sleep and little ones to take care of I'm lucky I remember my name half the time! Lol.
Today Josiah has a check up and shots. =( Then we might be going to Dollar tree for a few things.
I hope you have a great day!
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I'm sure with little ones you can't really forget things you need. Hope Josiah has a good check-up
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
10 Apr 17
I make a list, leave it on the counter or take it and never look at it...so I give up with lists.
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
10 Apr 17
the more you think the more space will be occupied by your thoughts. There will be no space in your hard disk (brain) to stores things which are needed most. Automatically, you forget things. Occasionally clearing the brain will work a lot in having a strong memory.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
10 Apr 17
I don't think I've ever cleared my brain. It's totally clogged with all sorts of things 
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I'm getting more and more forgetful and it's scary sometimes
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 I too make lists.Most often forget to take the lists.But no matter.I remember all the items on the list except the one most needed one.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
17 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 Good to meet another one.Our brains are fascinating .
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
OMG you make me laugh!!! I am just like you and forget the one thing we absolutely need
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
11 Apr 17
I have a small blackboard in the kitchen, as soon as I notice that I need something, I write it on the blackboard and then I prepare my grocery list. I only go out once a week for shopping and I want to be sure to buy everything I need, but not what I do not need.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 It works for me, if I do not write immediately I am pretty sure to forget.
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I like your idea I was thinking of getting a dry erase board and putting it on my refrigerator and then write things we need as I see it.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I should be writing them down as we run out of them. It would make like easier so I don't know why I don't do it
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 Some habits are really hard to establish, aren't they?
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
I am the same, and once I get my list going I put it on my back door so as not to forget it, sad to say that doesn't always work either lol. I walk right out without it.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
My mother used to say I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached so I guess I've been scatterbrained since childhood and here I am blaming it on old age
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 My mom used to say the same thing to me lol.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Apr 17
Oh yes i ned that list too and have done it all- forgotten to bring it or left stuff and said I'll remember- No old is winning fast!
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
My mother used to say I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached so I guess I've been scatterbrained since childhood and here I am blaming it on old age
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 Haha! It happens more than I'd like to think it does! :)
@Kaligirl13 (33)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I write grocery lists as well. I also use the Krazy coupon lady app which is amazing it gives the ability to make lists and it has all the sales at different stores and tips for getting deals and coupons. It's amazing and a life saver. You should check it out if you haven't already.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I haven't checked it out so thanks for the suggestion. Anything that makes life easier 
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@Kaligirl13 (33)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 you will seriously love it. It has so much on there. I've saved soo much money from using that app it's crazy. I wish I would have known.about it much sooner. Definitely worth it let me know what you think of it!
@snowy22315 (180710)
• United States
11 Apr 17
Not too much..just waiting for a payment that should have come in over night!!! GRRR...always something! Hopefully, the geriatric rider will start up today, that will make me happy.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
12 Apr 17
I have forgotten my list a few times. What I really hate is when I forget my coupons. I can kind of remember what is on my list but when I forget my coupons, it's a terror.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
11 Apr 17
same old thing, whatever comes along we will end up doing
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@diannen I think you brought that beautiful Florida weather to the North. It's been wonderful since you came home. Thanks!! 
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 Are you saying I should come and go more often?
