I can't help but hope a nursing home will, say, change his clothes more often....
Yes, although... that's also why regular family visitors are so important.
Anya Christina Emmanuella Jenkins. Twenty years old. Born on the fourth of July — and don't think there weren't jokes about that my whole life, mister, 'cause there were. 'Who's our little patriot?' they'd say, when I was younger and therefore smaller and shorter than I am now.
Anya ,'Potential'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Burrell - Apr 15, 2014 3:52:04 pm PDT #25313 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
SuziQ - Apr 15, 2014 4:07:57 pm PDT #25314 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
My hand is fine-ish. I just pissed the hell out of the ligaments. Nice to know nothing was broken or chipped but that means I just have to wait out the pain. Bleh.
I am heartbroken over watching the stuff my daughter is going through but it is all from choices she has made. Doesn't make it easier to watch but until she opens her eyes there isn't much I can do. Le sigh.
Dana - Apr 15, 2014 4:11:23 pm PDT #25315 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
About to file, and we're actually getting a refund. We'll ignore the little blip where I did something wrong and we suddenly owed money. I fixed it.
I'm sure most people wouldn't judge me for not getting taxes done early this year -- we've only moved across country, each gotten new jobs, and had both our mothers diagnosed with cancer. I guess I just judge myself, even though I would never do that to anyone else.
Jesse - Apr 15, 2014 4:12:19 pm PDT #25316 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yes, although... that's also why regular family visitors are so important.
Oh yeah, we'll be there all the time.
flea - Apr 15, 2014 4:19:22 pm PDT #25317 of 30000
information libertarian
Okay, so we are not buying that house. It had serious foundation problem, so serious that I could see them easily, and luckily we brought along a friend who is a contractor who could say really seriously that buying this house would be a bad idea. Because it is, but mr. flea was all sad and disappointed.
Also, Dillo's teacher will be out for surgery in a week and out for the rest of the year and I hope it isn't cancer and I am all worried for her.
Jesse - Apr 15, 2014 4:24:16 pm PDT #25318 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Good call, flea. And sorry about Dillo's teacher.
Consuela - Apr 15, 2014 4:24:35 pm PDT #25319 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Yes, although... that's also why regular family visitors are so important.
They help, yes. I would love if my dad had a reminder to put on a clean shirt every day; it's embarrassing to take him to church and discover he has spaghetti stains on his shirt.
This weekend Dad turned on the water in the sink to do the dishes, and then had a sudden need to go to the store. By the time he got back, the staff were in his apartment, mopping up the water, which had spread all over the floor and leaked out into the hallway.
He called me at 7:20AM today to announce that the carpets were dry. Yay, Dad. t sigh
In other words, hang in there, Jesse. And Jesse's Mom. And Jesse's Dad, too.
flea - Apr 15, 2014 4:27:35 pm PDT #25320 of 30000
information libertarian
Jesse, I wanted to say that you are such a role model for me in dealing with parent stuff. I know it's hard, but I appreciate you sharing as much as you do a lot. And Suela too, earlier this year.
Jesse - Apr 15, 2014 4:33:50 pm PDT #25321 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Aw, thanks, flea. I feel pretty lucky because my mother is so together and our relationship is good. Also I tell you people everything because it's more support than sympathy, I realized. I can't deal with too much sympathy.
Laura - Apr 15, 2014 4:53:49 pm PDT #25322 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
It is a huge blessing to have my step-father to be there for my mom. He is 15 years younger than her and in much better physical condition. He absolutely dotes on her. Pushes her to do her physical therapy, keeps track of all the medical stuff, and constantly gets her flowers and cards and generally spoils her. He is no youngster at 78, but I am so grateful for him and the care and love he provides.
She has said that there was no way she would ever live with her kids since we were kids. Goes back to her MIL living with them. Grateful that she doesn't have to make those choices.