The only pleasures..This time of day has got to be one of my favourite times. The washing done, dishwasher on, all quiet in my wife's room, classic fm on a sixty minute sleep timer, lights out and sleep not far away. Such simple pleasures.
Hi maryjoan. You have been through so much, so much heartache as well. My OH and I are in the early stages of the pathway, and the giving up of work does scare me.
I've just put her to bed, the bedding is now clean again, for now. The last few days have seen several bedding changes. It gets me how she always tries to blame someone else, usually our youngest daughter, she got the blame even though she was away. Today I invested in a mattress protector, horses bolting and stable doors and all that. Clean sheets at five o'clock , half past five said sheet soiled with blood. She has a scratching habit. I've just read the post so far and I've realised it sounds like I'm whingeing, well I am and it's allowed. I'm not quite out of the woods yet, , I'm drying her favourite blue pyjamas. Until I take her those there's always a chance she'll come back downstairs. while there I bought some flowers , they do brighten a room, we got a few other things too, including that mattress protector. When we got home we had a light lunch and then like many other afternoons, yours truly here , fell asleep. I just can't stay awake! I'm sleeping fine at night, but if we're not going anywhere I'm usually out cold by mid afternoon.. Anyway, on waking my wife said she'd put the flowers in vases . She tried, but I was left with the task of putting it right . Those little sachets of that liquid plant food, I didn't know how far it could be spreadevery surface in the kitchen is now coated with the sticky substance , a bit like the other night but that was a different substance, I'll not go into detail. Anyway I'm already feeling better, you can't beat a good download on here. I know things aren't getting any better, but I also know there are plenty worse off than we are. So, long live me time til next post, goodnight. Al. tea, best drink of the day. Al.
Hi. An afternoon post for a change. All thanks to Paddington 2, ninety minutes peace. Children's books and films fascinate her now. The peteŕ rabbit movie will be the next big thing. While these things keep her occupied and happy, she won't be shouting at anyone else while it's on the tv. The tablet battery is down to 5% and I'm struggling to keep my eyes open, it's a toss up which is going to give up first. I really enjoy these quiet times, much better than when she's shouting and raving about ,, well , just about anything. No one is safe. So on this quiet Sunday afternoon I'll sit quietly and watch the film with her and for a short while forget about everything and just enjoy her company. A good time to put the kettle on, mmm, no sugar, just a splash of milk
Let the quiet times roll.think I'll change my name to frazzled al. For a time today the weather was almost springlike, it gave me the opportunity to wash the bedding again. You can't beat the smell of line dried washing when you're curled up in bed. Sadly it's wasted on my wife, i think it is anyway. I think I might have to buy a third mattress protector, then I'll have a bit longer to get them washed and dry. And, Rolypoly, yes another pair of her favourite pj's would definitely be a good idea. This morning she thought it a good idea to pull the mattress protector to one side and dirty the mattress. Sorry to go on about this subject but this is a new development for me. There's been the occasional incident but now it's happening all the time. Both me and the washing machine are struggling to keep up.However, we are keeping up, just about oh well, I've had enough for today so lights out and goodnight from Al.
Hope you are sound asleep now.Hi. Normal service resumed shortly after the last post but don't worry, it was good while it lasted.
The dietician is due to call tomorrow afternoon. Luckily I've managed to keep the date on my calendar. I say luckily because shortly after receiving the letter my wife tore it up in temper. That's how she is nowadays, temper tantrums that come from nowhere interspersed with quieter moments. I'm sure she uses the quieter times to charge her batteries for the next rage. At least I got some time to myself tonight, which is fine but sometimes you just wish things were like they used to be
and only needed to change the top sheet and Kylie usually.)
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Hi. I have been meaning to post several times since Monday but for some reason I haven't somehow had the will or the energy to do it. It's been a long week with lots of washing to get through. She's really been getting into some awful states. A couple of days ago she went into the downstairs toilet and called out to ask who had made such a mess on the floor. Then came out absolutely covered, i had to get her undressed and into the shower and all she could do was complain about the mess our daughter had made. Always someone else. I don't think we're talking of incontinence, it's more of a coordination thing. Whatever it is it isn't easy. I don't feel as though I've anything positive to post tonight. I just keep thinking it can only get worse
I sometimes think what a strange and alien world she must feel she's living in. What next I wonder. I know it's unhealthy to think what the coming weeks , months and years will bring but weeks like this you can't help but worry. I should be more appreciative of the 'now', I've said it often enough but sometimes you just feel like you've had enough. I can promise this though . I will bounce back, this is only a temporary dip on this rollercoaster ride on the dementia journey. I'm going to switch off now, time to sleep, one long blink away from morning and it starts all over, perhaps tomorrow will bring a good day. Here's hoping ,, goodnight , Al.
