Happy Thanksgiving, Sue! And also all the rest of Canada!

I finished the laundry, properly set up the new tv stand, and got most of the packing stuff into the trash and recycling as appropriate. Next on the list is cleaning the bathroom (ugh) and going to buy Nature's Miracle (ugh), but it's also raining here, so that's not so appealing either.

I think the trick at this point is to try and at least build social capital out of it, rather than end up losing social capital. Like if I don't get the appointment this time, maybe I can rotate in later.

That sounds like a good strategy. If possible try the expect the best prepare for the worst philosophy too.

I'm sorry about the situation with StuntHusband, Jilli. Having eyes wide open about friends is easier said than done.

Yay new kitty! When possible pictures please, Jesse.

I'm sorry about the parental concerns, Kat. It is so hard.

We went for a drive to Canada yesterday, basically because we could. I have to come up with better reasons to tell them I am crossing the border than just for a nice drive. It was super pretty and now I want Buffista Island to be on the St. Lawrence.

Litterbox done. But Uhg, it's only 75, but so fucking humid, I think my hair got wetter and not just from sweat. Debating what to do next.

Woo! Monster ac on a moving dolly rolls easily into the back of the closet! Will have to figure out if I can get the other in there as well, might have to put up a shelf.

Still so fucking humid.

Primary debates with a lot of candidates are exhausting to watch.

Yes. We'll go see him in respite every day. In fact, it's close to the Y with the really awesome pool.

I think the thing that we are really working with, though, is that she wants him to be in respite so she can spend more time with us. So I'm trying to be empathetic with what she feeling, but then she said, "You could go to DC for the day."

Really, Mom? Really? We are there for 4 days. I don't want to go to DC. I don't want to go to Michigan to see my brother who I am still not talking to because he voted for Gary Johnson. I just want to hang out with my family.

Timelies all!

I'm sorry things are so hard, Kat.

:/ I guess you just have to keep saying that and pretend she actually hears it. Bleh.

Taking tomorrow off. Looks like I'll be rearranging the litterbox room furniture ( because I want to) and maybe doing my car emissions test. Maybe on the latter.

Ugh Kat, that's so hard. As someone who was primary caregiver for a few years, I kinda get your mother's perspective. Sounds like the respite care is for her more than anyone else, but maybe that's what she needs. That could help explain why she's not really hearing you and your needs. I am glad that you can go see him every day.

And Jilli, huge ugh on your behalf too. I had a person like that in my life, only in my case it was my sister so she was sort of stuck with me up until the end, but I saw her pull that move on so many people who loved her. I wish I had advice for you.