Katerina I am so sorry you have to deal with your sister and her drama.

My family isn't one for meltdowns usually, but my cousin's memorial service is this weekend. Here's hoping for Grace and wisdom of all our family members.

Askye, one of the things strokes can temporarily affect is judgment. I'm relieved that you are there to help.

Askye, you are doing the work of a super hero being there for your mom. It sounds as if she is not the easiest of patients.

Perhaps you could disable her car? I've heard that removing the distributor cap or unplugging the wires to the spark plugs will stymie someone who should not be driving. These tricks cause no damage and are easily fixed. Or you could take the keys and say they'll be returned when the doctors give an all clear. She won't like it, but nobody wants her to have an accident. It's not just her, it's about public safety.

I don't know why my sister has to be so difficult and unpleasant. She did tell me that getting really angry was better than sex, so at least I know why she thinks it's okay to repeatedly scream at me in public. I've been avoiding her, but family time means we have to put up with one another.

Crochet hooks are good for maneuvering the drawstring through the sleeve. Knitting needle or chop stick will do in a pinch.

I have tried Sophia's safety pin trick before, but one I read on the internet that I'm going to try is using a plastic straw, and stapling the straw to the string. We'll see!

she thinks it's okay to repeatedly scream at me in public

She is wrong. I mean, I expect you know that. But it should be reiterated.

Katerina I am so sorry you have to deal with someone who thinks getting angry and yelling at people is better than sex

That is really wrong.

Mom is not at the point where I need to disable her car. I hope it doesn't come to that. She is mostly ok but there are things like...I took her to the bank and post office, etc and even though it was 15 mins to the bank she pulled out her check book right as we left and was trying to write a check while I was driving. Her handwriting isn't that great. She did stop and realize it was too soon. But then as we got to the bank she was trying to write while I was driving and with the checkbook just on her lap. I suggested she wait until we were at the bank and I could find a surface for her to write on.

That doesn't seem huge but little things can cause problems.

Today I basically moved my work office to my house, except none of the furniture. I have lots of things still in bags, but 2 mo iyirs, keyboard, mouse and printer are all here. I have to much paper in my office that i think once I go through it here I can either make correct files or throw stuff out.

In getting things set up I had to clean up a desk that I have not used except for a catch all in abt 8 years. Threw out lots of paper. So many note pads.

Timelies all!

Got home and no one else is here. Little worried, because the nanny only supposed to be here until 5. Hopefully she just took Mr. S out and forgot about the time. Unfortunately, I do not have any way to contact her.

Askye, that's impulsivity and executive function (making an appropriate plan and carrying it out). It's not a big deal, till it is (and driving makes it a big deal fast) Is she getting OT as well as PT?

Sheryl, that seems...not ideal. Can you get her phone number when she gets back?