Happy Monday
Last weekend we decided to go see my parents. It is against the recommendations of the govt but we have not seen them since August and with mom's beginning of Alzheimer I NEEDED to see them. I also got to see my brothers, my sister, brother-in-law and 3 nieces and nephew. Did not see the sister-in-laws though, and only briefly the children. I gave out all their birthday and Christmas gifts... which they did open. Anyhow they have alot at the same time so this way they get to extend the fun. Slept at my parent's house and left after lunch. we will not be seeing them until the govt says it's ok once again.
Was sad on my way back thinking of my parents, it is not a good period. They have always been joined at the hip, so to speak, never one word higher than the other, mom always sitting on dad, always together. Now mom feels like everyone is judging what she does and telling her what to do so she gets angry (she was never one to be temperamental) and dad is not as patient as he has always been. very very sad to see it work out this way.
Went to my son's hous for supper on Sunday night and to see our grandson - wanted to wait a few days to be sure but ...
Let's join Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom .
The weather (in celsius)
The Last mile by David Baldacci
5e rang (season 3)
On the menu this week
Lundi -
Mercredi -
Jeudi - Grilled cheese
Friday - ?
Have not planned anything yet.
Looking around the house
- Post here - DONE
- Make bed, bath, breakfast, brush teeth - DONE
- Menu plan -
- Vac main floor
- Laundry
- Wash main bathroom
- Bake muffins
- Cook some hard-boiled eggs
- Cook some veggies
- Make some rice
- Make some overnight oats for my breakfasts
- Wrap a gift for the baby from mom
- Finish updating my gift list for 2020 (with costs)
- Read a letter dated August 18th, 1960... the last letter my grandmother (she died at the age of 36 so I never knew her) wrote to my granpa. Found a copy of this while looking at photo albums at my mom's house.
It was the same way with my in-laws when my MIL was first diagnosed. In their case it became better after they developed a specific daily routine (routine being the operative word) that made things for MIL to "remember" and then they were once again "joined at the hip" and happy for the last 10 years of their lives. I hope it works that way for your parents/
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your painting - so cute. And speaking of cute, I love your grandson, he's so cute and precious in that photo. Have a WONDERFUL week.
Glad you decided to go and see your parents, I'm sorry it's so tough right now. Definitely not easy to watch our parents age. Your painting is fantastic, you're very talented. Video worked for me, very cute. Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteGlad you to visit. Enjoy your week. Come by and see my post and link your the Fabulous party is on my Saturday post.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to spend time with your family. I know how hard it is to see you mom this way. My mom has been struggling with mental decline for several years and is definitely in a worsening stage. Love your photos of super cute grandson!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Gal. Sorry I'm so late. I've been pretty miserable with some kind of flu or covid. Waiting on test results. I loved your drawing and that scarf is beautiful! Your inspiration is always so funnily perfect. Stay safe and well. xo
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