This day is not over, but close enough. As I'm sitting here writing, DH is napping - and I don't think he'll get out of bed again today. I'm not sure how he will feel about that; but there's only so much I can take. It wouldn't be so bad except that he did something to mess up his TV. He does have a personal DVD player if he feels up to watching something.
It's been such and up and down day that my nerves are stretch to the breaking point. Let me see if I can recap:
1. I had to try to get DH up earlier than usual because of a clinic appointment. I asked DGS to go help grandpa get dressed; DH told him he didn't need any help. So, I ended up helping him ... he just isn't at the point of admitting he needs help. And, apparently he thinks I have absollutely nothing else to do but just stand there and wait on him. (yes, I know, that was bitter and sarcastic. sorry, it's that kind of day). Once we finally got him dressed, I absolutely could NOT get him off the bed and into the wheelchair.
2. Right at the time we should have been leaving, the telephone repair man showed up. I had been told 7:45 to 8:00; not sure who it was that called me, but this guy showed up at 10:30, and knew nothing about any other time. He parked right where I would have needed to put the car to get DH into it (although the way the morning was going, not at all sure I could have gotten him in it anyway). The repair man informed me that the "dead" phone needed a new wire. He did that, and informed me someone else would come by within the next week to bury the wire.
3. I called the hospice nurse to let her know about the fall last night and for some advice about the current issues. It was much later before she called me back (I had said it was not "urgent"). She and the social worker will come by tomorrow to see if they can help me come up with solutions to the mobility issue.
4. I talked to DSS, turned out BGS was supposed to work for a guy today. DSS came out and picked up both boys, but will bring DGS back in the morning to finish grass cutting (it was just too hot for him to get it all today). When he comes, I'll make a quick run to the grocery store.
5. Shortly after they left, the neighbors came over again. The lady and 2 of her daughters came - just to visit. While they were here, one of the girls went back home and got the oungest child, toddler boy. We had a very nice, though complicated (mom doesn't speak much English) visit. After they left, the one girl came back, wanting to help me. She swept the kitchen, and then sat and talked for a long time. Sweet little girl!
Then the mom came back with the oldest daughter (that I hadn't met yet), and they brought us take out dinners!! What a lovely generous gesture! And with the day I've had, what a relief not to have to cook! The dinner is fish and chicken, mash potatoes, field peas, and corn. I don't think DH will like the fish, but I have chicken left from last night he can have. And - there's desert! Looks like strawberry cream pie!
6. While it has nothing to do with DH, one more "little" issue put me over the top. I was trying to read email, and accidently hit a wrong button ... and "lost" my Google Chrome (IE replaced it!). That took away all my bookmarks and everything!! It was like the last straw, all I could do was sit here and weep. Well, I accidently found the way to put it back without losing anything. But I'm so burnt out tonight, I just can't stop the weeps.
Tomorrow just has to be a better day!
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