There’s something to be said for Time-Outs even for adults. They’re like safety nets that can catch tantrums before they become regretful Over-Reactions. Mom and I have taken a few time-outs and seem to have arrived on fresh new ground. It doesn’t feel like a battlefield anymore. The evenings are typical for Kansas – Hot & Humid. In the evenings we sit on the patio and wait for the fireflies to put on a show for us. It’s okay for now.
The Social Worker came on Monday and the meeting was positive. Mom will now have a visiting nurse come once a week and a housecleaner for two hours twice a month. She understands that there is no way to get out of this and I think she’s a little curious. For me it’s a start in the right direction.
Tomorrow is a big day because we will visit Garden Villas again. This time it will be a much closer reality for mom because she may actually be moving in. It’s not set in stone but we have finally had some comfortable talks about what it will involve and why this move is best for her and those who love her.
Notice the Meals on Wheels menus posted on the refrigerator.
One of my favorite times with mom is watching her prepare her breakfast every morning. It’s comforting to see how well she is able to get around and a relief to know she gets a nutritious breakfast every morning.
This is a routine that will be hard to replace if she moves. It’s a habit she has had for years and there is a very specific order of daily steps.
Oatmeal with sliced bananas and yogurt. Toast or muffin with juice and her morning pills.