Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Oops Almost Forgot

Just wanted to let you know I've only cooked for the group once, so far so good.

ONE WEEK DOWN

I've been here a week; I think it's been the coldest week I've ever spent in Florida, with temps as low as 20 something a few nights in a row. The days have been pretty cold as well but that hasn't stopped us from bundling up and going out on our daily "out to lunch" and the never ending stocking up on food shopping. The car window being stuck half way down made it even more chilly in the car. I'm now driving my nephew's van until the window gets fixed....thank you Joe.
My Mom has been feeling pretty feisty since I've been here. She stepped up her game the other day; she wanted to go out shopping but we had just come home so I told her I didn't want to go out again, she then threatened would to walk to the store by herself. I told her to go ahead but added that if the police found her roaming around alone they would probably take her in and she would probably end up in the psyche ward. I know, you think that's terrible...but sometimes you just have to resort to whatever works. The idea is that I'm the one with more of my marbles and I have to be the one in control, not her.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Vacation's Over

I just got back last night, so now it's Mom duty for the next 2 months. I had a great month off, I think I only cooked twice all month. Made like a tourist in LA, did a road trip to Northern CA to see friends, did my annual Xmas cookie bake day and spent the holidays with my family...it was wonderful. I don't have any resolutions while I'm here because I really don't think I can keep them. I'll continue with my kickboxing routine and get caught up on my travel blog. I do hope to make some progress in making plans for Mom's future care and comfort. I also plan to get more time off, on a more regular basis, than last time...so we'll see. I had a talk with Mom this morning saying that I don't want to be cooking dinner for 6 or 7 people every night, I told her "I'm here to care for you and everyone else has to take care of themselves". She agreed but you know I'm in LaLa land if I believe that.
The temps in Florida went down to the 30's last night and have been for the last few; the house was 48 degrees inside when I got here. I think it would have been great if someone had thought to turn the heater on before I got here...but that's just me.
So wish me luck...by the way I have my medication just in case the eczema comes back, and of course...HAPPY NEW YEAR.