One more week of TCG working part time until he goes back full time. So far the biggest problem has been keeping myself fed. I suspect this problem will only get worse when TCG won't be hear to keep me fed in the morning hours. So, I guess I need to figure something out.

sj, I always kept a nearby stash of nuts, Kind bars, trail mix, etc. Oh and cheese and olives worked well too when I wasn't in the mood for sweet.

Caregiver who was supposed to show up at my mom's at 8:30 this morning, didn't. Called the company at 9:00 to find out what's up (this is the FOURTH no show in *counts on fingers* 12 days). Good news, the caregiver not showing means the Director, who's an RN and who my mom really likes, will be with her unless/until a sub can be found. Bad news, I mentioned this is the FOURTH time (and that's three different caregivers, not just one enormous flake)? We really like the Director, but it's like she's the only competent one on the staff or something...

Good news, my mom's coming back really strong from the stroke last month, to the point that we were talking about discontinuing the care either at the end of the month or after 4 weeks or something anyway. Bad news, she had so many falls when she was on her own these past few months that I'm very hesitant to leave her on her own, even though, other than just Being There, there's just not that much for the caregivers to do.

So wisdom and good decision-ma is the request of the day.

Ginger, how're you doing?

sj, how's ltc today? Besides perfect, of course. :)

Right now she is letting me eat lunch out with my mother. She's sleeping in the stroller while we are out at a Mexican restaurant.

Good girl!

Mmm, Mexican. Maybe that's what sounds good for lunch...

Epic, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with the home healthcare providers.

I managed to get through lunch. Now a quick trip to the Gap and then rush home to nurse again.

I should probably feel guilty about returning a baby gift and buying myself something instead of something for ltc. But the clothes weren't going to fit her in the correct season, and ltc has a ton of clothes while I have absolutely nothing that fits me right now.

Epic, you might consider a lower level of care if she doesn't need nursing care but isn't quite safe on her own. There are companions out there that, for much less cost than a nurse, can prepare meals, help with meds, drive to appointments or the market, etc. Worth a look. Then again, less cost than a nurse may still be spendy, but it might make your life easier knowing someone is there with her 2 or 3 days a week.

I should probably feel guilty about returning a baby gift and buying myself something instead of something for ltc.

Screw guilt. You just made a human. Buy whatever you want.

Rain! Brief rain. Acutally, still kinda falling. I was in my 89ºF office (no a/c, thank you LEED Platinum building) thinking "it smells like rain", and then the skies opened up!

(Observations from a really hot person in the Southern California drought, who is not focusing well on work today.)