We have not been away for 18 months, our last trip was just a few days 20 miles away. I had to double up on monitoring so not restful. My husband always liked to be packed far too early for my liking.
I am afraid I really prefer we stay at home. I have stopped holiday brochures, the odd one slips though. I just hope the Christmas TV adverts do not cause havoc! He loved to travel.
Washing is difficult I wonder about baby wipes? I know I used them I was in hospital, even on my hair.
It is our routine to shower each morning, twice some event has meant a wash instead. I feel I must not allow the routine to change too often, in case it becomes the new routine.
I am having to check the clothes to make sure everything is fresh. I pinch clothes, when told that they are still all right, I use the dryer so I can wash, dry and return quickly. I try to keep up to date.
So far so good.
He was always good at present wrapping, now they look a bit cobbled. I have resorted to money so each family can choose a treat to share. I do buy other gifts as 'non birthday any day presents' when I see something someone may like or need. Reading this I realise I am smoothing out extreme highs and lows. Gentle undulating days seem best. I but the seasonal Christmas treats but spread them over the weeks after Christmas.
I find extremes just wear us both out!
It is all a long cry from what we used to do!
Dr, Claire Weekes wrote a good book on depression, Self help for your nerves. it was a breakthrough at the time.
It has been updated, her work has helped many. She is still in print, as they are for layman they are easy to understand. She uses a floating method, it might help Carers.
I hope overall you enjoyed the concert, music in a Cathedral is special.