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I like the bus tour idea, I hope you were able to set that up. DH and I almost always doa hop on hop off tour in a new city to get the lay of the land.

Hope your trip to Milwaukee goes well Paula! How fun for your DSD to have you come and see her newlywed home.

Today is pretty much the same as the last few days. My Aunt is able to transfer off the toilet herself now, but needs transfer help in and out of bed, and into her wheelchair etc. There are many little tasks, changing jammies, keeping the pain med schedule, prepping the condo for the cleaning service today, washing towels, making the meals. i'm a little worried about leaving them tomorrow. I suggested that they should arrange to have someone to come in the next few days to take care of the housekeeping tasks, or I am afraid my Uncle will just get too worn out. They can order services by the hour, and they can get food from the dining room delivered.

I did have a break today. I helped my Aunt into bed for a nap, and then my Uncle, DH and I went to a BBQ lunch their building has on Fridays during the summer. It's served on a patio, next to a very nice garden. And then they had pride cupcakes for dessert. After I came back from the BBQ, I got my Aunt up, and made her a lunch and then I took an hour nap, which felt like heaven. I will sleep in their condo again this last night, so my Uncle can hae one more night of sleeping through the whole night to gear up for his caregiving tasks the next few days. Dear Aunt is napping now. We are going to have dinner around 7pm, and then I'm going to try and shower her. I've done some sponge baths, but she hasn't had a good shower for a week.

Tomorrow and Sunday nights we will stay with DD. Then home on Monday. I'm ready to return to my "retired" life. Although from what I can tell from all of you retired people, it's really trading one kind of schedule for another.

Is it really Friday already? Last night we had pizza at a place within walking distance. Very good and inexpensive meal. I slept like the dead last night for about 10 hours and got up at 8:30 am. I am feeling pretty good now. The healthy SIL is also up and did fairly well. Not as healthy SIL is still in bed at 9:30.

We are thinking we will take a private bus tour today (so no walking). Waiting for SIL to get up to book it. My DSD arrives from NJ today. My nephew and wife (son of less healthy SIL) also arrive in Spain today but are going to Barcelona for 2 nights.

I may take a walk shortly. It seems pretty safe around here. Lots of young women walking around alone. I am 6 hours later in the day than my east coast family and friends and 9 hours later than the west coast people. Seems weird that I can't call anyone until mid-afternoon.

Have a fine Friday!

That's right - you are leaving soon aren't you? Must be beautiful in Michigan now.

Such a good person! Caretaking is exhausting. I know your aunt is super appreciative.

Greetings all

Another great summer day. Yesterday I did not get out as I was so peeved with DH for his messes. But I did get a start on my own and cleared off a lot of my desk and got rid of lots of stuff. He did too but it is barely a dent. Why do we need 5 dog beds when we only have two dogs?

Speaking of dogs, sure Peps, I will come down to Ferndale and the dog shows. Probably the Saturday show as I have gallery Sunday and an event on the 4th. Looking forward to it. Glad you are home safe.

Liz enjoy Spain! Must be so exciting. How kind of you to tend to your SIL. She is brave to make the trip. I hear you on the chairs.ix-nay on those. DD has a good idea to get cheap beach chairs. Enjoy your events.

And ditto DD on your kindness for caring for your aunt. Very demanding even if she is a good patient. No doubt it is hard for her to just sit and wait to feel better. Sounds like a door dash night,

And Paula glad your mom is doing well and will get out of "jail" soon.

CC lots of chores before you leave. Don't over do it. All the stuff will remain LOL.

I stopped at the hippie grocery for a few things. Yesterday I was so mad at DH I almost told him I would not coo****il he got rid of all this trash. But I didn't - mainly because I need to eat too and because ultimatums like that seldom work. We shall see.

Take care all. Yoo hoo, Ann and Ocean D, we know you are out there..

Diane S