Afternoon all,
Bliddy brilliant news Ann! Well done!! I don't think you should be gobsmacked,
we all knew you could do it
I do agree about 2 things - firstly, they will be lucky to have you; secondly, you deserve a laaaarge celebration of your choice. I sincerely hope this is the beginning of a phase of your life where you can do things that bring you joy and satisfaction.
Sorry to hear about the cold though. It's probably not surprising as your immune system will be responding to everything that has been happening 'recently'.
I'm also very glad that eldest has somewhere lovely to live. I think a bistro set sounds like a lovely gift for them
Amy, you made me laugh talking about a journey of 'only' 100 miles. That is like the other side of the world to many of us in the UK
I'm very glad that you have some down time and have some plans to enjoy yourself with your favourite aunt.
To end the week in a similar style to which it started - Mum fell today and needed her scalp glued together by the paramedic. Not really conducive to clear thinking even in those without dementia! I said I would not take Mum shopping and her face fell. So I agreed that she and I would go to Costas for a cuppa while hubby did both lots of shopping (bless him!).
As we got into the car, Mum took off her fleece and I realised that the back of her blouse was soaked in blood. So I 'ran' back to her flat to collect another top. As soon as we got to Costas we went into the disabled loo and I cleaned Mum up and helped her change into a clean top. Almost the first thing Mum did after that was drip hot chocolate down her clean top
Then we had another loo trip. Then we had to change seats because Mum thought the other looked more comfortable. Then she wanted another loo trip. Leaned on the table to help her stand - but this one tipped up, showering both of us with 'hot' chocolate (which, by that time, was thankfully cool). Fortunately hubby arrived just afterwards!
So now we have 3 loads of washing to do - wet and otherwise dirty knickers and bed sheets; bloodstained clothing and towel, and clothes that are soaked in chocolate drink
I have emailed the SW, and the wardens have left messages for her (she's off until Monday), saying that Mum really needs help with personal care and getting food. Plus I wonder if these falls are related to the erratic medicine taking, it certainly can't help. Let's see what that brings!
I am very glad that, apart from the washing, I am now home with my feet up and nothing else to worry about for a while