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I'm kind of in awe of your SIL's determination to travel, and your determination to help her do that. Maybe this is a crazy suggestion, but would you be able to buy some folding beach chairs that would at least be a bit more comfortable for sitting? We stayed in a Melia brand hotel, which is a Spanish chain, and the decorating style was very contemporary and, austere in my opinion.
Day 3 of taking care of my Aunt and I am exhausted. Yesterday she was never comfortable enough to sleep more than an hour, so I got her in and out of bed numerous times. She was able to stay in bed from around 11am to 5:30 am so I did get some sleep. There are constant things to take care of. I love her dearly, bit I am also looking forward to completing my nursing duties on Saturday. I volunteered to actually cook something tonight, now I'm wondering if I will have time to actually do it!
Good morning from sunny California! It's nice to be back surrounded by my dogs. Liz, glad you had safe travels to Spain.
We got home at just about 8 pm, which would have been 5 am in Budapest. We left the boat at 6:30 am, so a good 22.5 hours on the road. I slept a little bit on the plane, but not more than an hour or two at most. I stayed up until about 12:30 am to hopefully get back on a schedule and I think it worked. I was up by 7 am west coast time and have been enjoying a leisurely morning, but got the kitchen put back together (sitters put stuff in very random places....), have laundry started, and have done some doggy clean up.
I decided to get on the scale and see what damage was done. Today's weight: 206.7. I'm up 5.9 pounds. I'm going to guess some of it is water, but I'm sure I have a good few pounds to take off. Even with all the walking, my calories were high. But I enjoyed every delicious minute of it and have not a single regret.
My new order of meds came yesterday. I unpacked it all this morning and took my shot a few minutes ago. Back on track and raring to go.
Diane S....FYI, I will be in your neck of the woods over 4th of July weekend, if you want to schlep on down to Ferndale.
Have to go visit Pop today. He needs his nails done and and hair cut. I shall go give him a spa day after lunch.
Have more laundry to do and dogs to brush and wa****'s flea season here and for the first time in several years they seem to be a problem. Have to get out the meds and get the dogs treated.
Liz, hope SIL manages okay.
DD, you are a godsend to your Aunt, but I think she knows it! Sounds like you are both lucky to have one another in each of your lives!
Ahhhh... Time to relax!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I bet Peps is tired after traveling home. I am pretty exhausted after our flight here to Madrid. We left at 10:30 pm last night and landed at 11 am Madrid time. A bit of confusion figuring out where to meet our prearranged driver but we found him finally. We were at the apartment by 1 and had done some minor food shopping by 3.
SIL is wiped out even after having a wheelchair in the airports. She just has no stamina partially because her medications have made her unable to eat much at all lately. I'm surprised she made it but we are here.
The apartment seems to be convenient to many things. It is clean and spacious with good amenities except it is very modern and the only upholstered furniture in the living room is one couch which SIL needs to be able to lie down on. My other SIL and I have to sit on hard dining room chairs.
Not sure what we will do the rest of the day. Maybe just try to stay awake enough to make it to dinner, then crash afterwards. We just decided we should pick a restaurant now while we still have some faculties.
Have a thinking Thursday!
PS: I watched Wicked on the plane and enjoyed it way more than I ever expected to.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Your aunt is so lucky to have you and I know you are glad to be there to help 
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hi everyone from Amherst. My Aunt is doing well, but needs a great deal of assistance, so I'm glad we're here. Our flight Monday was uneventful, but it really killed me to get up at 4:30am. I'm not made for that! We spent the night with DD, and then Tuesday, drove to Amherst. My Aunt is able to walk with a walker, but needs assistance in all transfers in and out of bed, to the toilet, to her wheelchair if she wants to sit up. So it's been busy. I will sleep in their condo tonight, while DH enjoys the peace and quiet of the guest suite they have rented for us in their building.
That's all I have, not much in the way of excitement. As she heals more and can sleep for longet periods, (right now it's about 2 hour increments) I will probably get some reading done.
I would be furious too! And I feel your pain. It is a hard thing to live with. Seeking advice from a therapist is a great idea.
Hard to "like" this post, but boy do I understand your frustration and anger. I, like you, have my own mess, but it is contained to my space. When Ron's clutter goes into the guest room, all hell breaks loose! I can't hang. The only benefit is that because it i usually all his mess, he is in charge of making it guest ready, which he does beautifully.
Yet another tasty sounding dinner!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
