The Big MOVE, was so successful, and I've been on such a high, that it is only right that i'd have to come down with a thud. This place is lovely the move, and apartment plus mac's acceptance was spectacular, and it's been a joy to be here look out at mount Royal and the oratory...through one windown, look at the river and mercier bridge, through another and then see the lake and river through another. plus the lights at night, the movement and action of life in lachine, etc. all terrific, BUT
The ups and downs of the big A. have hit a real DOWN tonight....made the mistake of saying his helper, or girl that would get him ready for bed would be coming-said this around 6;15 pm thought i should prepare him...big big error, as he wouldn't eat dinner..ranted and raved till 9:00, when poor girl, Stephane came, she tried to make him understand,when she came at 9:00, but he just doesn't get it.....he can't understand that i need help, he of couse thinks it's because i don't want to help, i can say my knee is bad - I'm old, etc, but he keeps saying " So he says that's it, i'm going home. i reply that even if we were to go back to our house i'd still need help, and there i would need even more help...the stairs are too dangerous for him, we could both fall, etc etc,
Anyway....he is now in bed, i did everything...and can't say I did it with a smile, but i am trying to put myself in his place, and it's sad...he is so mixed up, and with all the company we've had, perhaps it's mixed him up even more, who knows..but for sure he knew he did not want any young girl washing him or putting on his p.j.s...and with his stiff body, this is a big job, even though it doesn't seem so big. he cannot hardly raise his arms, has problems with each bit of clothing, and anyway, it's difficult for him to fathom why it's a problem....
So here's hoping tomorrow will be better, and that when the big black lady comes to get him ready for the day, he will just accept it like he did the past two a.m.s////then we'll see what to do about night time, for sure I will not prepare him
As for the apartment and the move,,,that part is great!!!! I have to tell everyone, i have the best and most supportive 5 kids in the whole world, ...so for you youngsters..have kids they are great in your old age - espcially if you have 5 like mine...
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