We finally put those flannel sheets on the bed and I think I slept better than I have in months. It's also made me realize how much sleep I'm not getting. I just want to go home and crawl back into bed.
I hate this one guy at work so much. He thinks it's hilarious to tell my engineer with peanut allergies that allergies aren't real. Usually in the context of there being free food around the office (like somebody brought in cookies) and she asks if there are peanuts in it. And he proceeds to joke that she should just eat it anyway, it'll be fine, blah blah. OMG DUDE YOU'RE SO FUNNY!!!!
I'm pretty sure my MIL is entering the early stages of dementia. She got lost in our house and couldn't find the stairs, couldn't remember which clothes were hers, and then when my BIL came for a surprise visit, she didn't recognize her own son And she refuses to come live with us. She keeps insisting that we put her in a nursing home. It's the last thing H wants to do but he's getting so frustrated I'm afraid one day he'll just be like "okay! Fine! If that's what you want!" His siblings are no help at all. Aging sucks
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 30, 2015 10:00:52 GMT -5
Found a local shop that does engineered hardwood floors and has all the colours you could ever want. And cheaper and better quality than our local DIY shop This made me happy.
We also tried out a new Japanese restaurant and I had one of the best sushi/sashimi combo platters I've ever eaten.
Post by orangeblossom on Dec 30, 2015 10:10:11 GMT -5
Damn @barefootbarista that's a tough choice. I hate insurance some times. Do you have an FSA? Could your doctor write a note, specifically saying that the liquid is a better choice for her? I'm sure the urgency of the medicine or if it's a long term med, but does you or your DHs job have a health care advocate?
My super relaxed day before my 4 day weekend has turned into a clusterfuck. I almost got rearended, my one study visit is having issues, and now I gave to stay late to consent someone else and wait around for samples.
Coworker and I had discussed going out for lunch but at this point I think we'll settle for delivered tacos or sushi.
I'm pretty sure my MIL is entering the early stages of dementia. She got lost in our house and couldn't find the stairs, couldn't remember which clothes were hers, and then when my BIL came for a surprise visit, she didn't recognize her own son And she refuses to come live with us. She keeps insisting that we put her in a nursing home. It's the last thing H wants to do but he's getting so frustrated I'm afraid one day he'll just be like "okay! Fine! If that's what you want!" His siblings are no help at all. Aging sucks
It does suck. My stepMIL was diagnosed with Alzheimers this year and I spent x-mas day having the same three conversations ~20 times with her (having learned from my grandmother dealing with my grandfather decades ago, I knew to just treat each time as a brand new conversation). Her long-term memory is still there, but her short- and mid-term are pretty much gone. I was kind of surprised she knew who I was, I hadn't seen her in ~4 years and only met ~11 years ago. My FIL expressed thanks to me several times for giving him a break. He has never been known for his patience so its only going to get harder for him. And they can't really afford much in terms of additional help. Makes me wish we lived closer (and I've *never* felt that way before).
I'm at the end of my rope with just about everything. To top it off, I had a long convo with my gpa's new doctor about gpa's dementia. I know sooner or later my aunt is going to move him to be closer to her, and I'm going to hate it.
I had no clue what day it was until I turned the news on around 8. Cue frantic running around the house to make myself halfway presentable. Today was the day I told my supervisor I would be working. Oops.
ETA: I have decided it is only going to be a half day. Less than an hour to go!
It does suck. My stepMIL was diagnosed with Alzheimers this year and I spent x-mas day having the same three conversations ~20 times with her (having learned from my grandmother dealing with my grandfather decades ago, I knew to just treat each time as a brand new conversation)
Velvetshady I think this was so nice of you. I'm terrible and often remind people that we already had that conversation, and it's not even to the point of dementia yet :/ I'm going to try and remember your way the next time this pops up.
Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed. - G. K. Chesterton
It does suck. My stepMIL was diagnosed with Alzheimers this year and I spent x-mas day having the same three conversations ~20 times with her (having learned from my grandmother dealing with my grandfather decades ago, I knew to just treat each time as a brand new conversation)
Velvetshady I think this was so nice of you. I'm terrible and often remind people that we already had that conversation, and it's not even to the point of dementia yet :/ I'm going to try and remember your way the next time this pops up.
I'd like to think I learned from how badly I dealt with my grandfather when I was younger. I couldn't deal with spending time with him after I heard him asking my grandmother who my mom was (his only daughter). Years after he passed away, I asked my grandmother how she dealt with him and that was her advice.
Post by downtoearth on Dec 30, 2015 11:57:13 GMT -5
ttt sorry about your MIL. My DH's grandpa went through that and I think we're headed there with my dad in the future.
I am so flippin' hungry. Like could eat my arm and there is no food here in the office and I forgot my lunch.
Plus, my babysitter is sick today, my DH is sick (again) today and so I had to ask a friend's husband to watch all of my kids for at least half a day to get some stuff done in the office. I'm going to get sick, aren't I?