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Post by medusahair on Jul 2, 2016 21:51:28 GMT
 Good Morning The federal election is still too close to call.... Today is church and pottering around. Hope everyone has a great day |
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Post by shellie on Jul 2, 2016 23:04:20 GMT
Good Morning to all the Lovely Ladies
I need to get my act back together. On every level. About the only thing that I am keeping under control is my 'load a day' (washed and dry), I did let the ironing pile up for a few weeks but I tackled it on Friday night and got it all done within an hour. Every room needs an overhaul, between my own clutter, and things of both Mum's and Dad's now, everywhere I look feels overwhelming. Just don't have the focus to get anything done. But I need to. I need to get back to that feeling of calm and control and organization.
Things with Dad (or should I say Dad's wife and SDaughter) have quietened down now. SDaughter should be happy, getting him out of the house was her goal since the day he fell. All the nastiness was just her being her. It could have all gone smoothly and amicably but apparently she just likes to stir stuff and be spiteful (hard to believe she is a 60yr old grandmother). Anyway the good news is I haven't had a text from her in well over a week. She did make a complaint about me to the Nursing Home, but the Home was great about it and seem to have quickly worked out what she's about.
As far as Dad goes, he just wants out. Poor old fella. He is obsessed with getting his wallet and his taxi voucher book, so he can book a taxi and leave. I spent 15mins talking in circles with him yesterday about him not being able to transfer from wheelchair to taxi, not able to walk, and not able to access the house with the stairs. He just wants to go home. In the meeting with the Nursing Home manager the other day, his wife asked could she take him home for a visit and SDaughter couldn't disagree quick enough and say 'No, we have 2 stairs at the back, he can't get in', so even if he could be 'handled' for a visit home, SDaughter wouldn't want to have him there anyway.
Due to Dad's head injury, he now (on top of mild Dementia) has very vivid delusions which confuse and worry him. Yesterday was all about his wife having a 'flirtation' with some 30yrs old. It's very hard trying to stop him worrying when he knows full well I don't know his wife. And to be honest, given their marriage/cheating history, well I am not surprised he has doubts. I have spent 40yrs not thinking or talking about this woman (who caused so much damage to our family) and now it's just about all Dad talks about. Very exhausting.
Anyway, I am going to get up now from behind this laptop and try to get something done. Thinking I might start on the 'edges' (bedroom, ensuite, laundry, kids bathrooms) and work my way into the middle (living areas)
Wishing you all a Super Sunday and hope your having a wonderful weekend. (BTW - wasn't that Election a waste of time and resources???)
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Post by medusahair on Jul 3, 2016 2:04:36 GMT
*hugs* Shellie, it is hard when you have to keep talking around in circles. Is your dad on any anti anxiety medication? If he isn't, it may help with settling in
Hope you get back on top of the house
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