Sorted

Gas lady arrived after lunch, she had to change the meter, she confirmed that it was actually a smart meter but had not been linked to the electricity, when she tried to link it, no joy, so a new meter was fitted, tested and an in home display left on the side in the utility room. I can check each day what we have used and the cost. That does not include the standing charge or VAT but gives an approximate amount.

DB and I had words last night..........I was very angry with him, so much so I could not sleep. He did apologise this morning, but I know the same thing will occur again.........I had made certain promises, and I intend to keep them, but no way is it going to be easy.

Its a dull cold morning, yesterday it got up to 24c today we will be lucky if it reaches 20c.......bŕrrrrrr......I am holding out putting the heating on.......I need to get to grips with the controls, which is not going to be easy.

DB was elected to have spag bol tonight, no idea what I am going to have.......his will be a ding dinner.

Today is my 2 hours off, I might pick up something whilst I am out.

Waiting for the gas man

Was up at 7.15am, after a disturbed night. DB was fidgeting, so I knew he was awake.

Carer was prompt, so we had our breakfast in the sitting room. I had towels to hang out, they are moving in the slight breeze. The sun broke through around 11am.

I filled two flasks with boiling  water, the electric will be switched off whilst the meter is changed, I hope they do not rock up before lunch or DB will be having cold soup.....

Keep doing bits in the garden, I could do with some sort of edging to keep the soil from spilling onto the slabs. Do not want to spend a fortune if I have to buy it. I have spent more than enough on having the trees cut back.

I need to get my mojo up, I have the felt out to make Santa, Ruldolf and the sleigh for GGS. Its just getting it cut out and started. I need to be sure DB is ok before I start. I may have to resort to sewing when he is asleep!!

Supper tonight, sausage, potato wedges and beans. There is melon left for dessert.

Start of the week.

 DB struggled, but managed to stay awake till 9pm. Carer came just after 7pm to get him ready for bed.

Light went out just before 10pm, DB needed the loo just after midnight, we both then settled down. The alarm woke me at 7.30.

DB up washed and dressed by 8.30, breakfast and settled down to read. He settled down for a nap around 11am. He is walking better, will get him to walk with his frame into the conservatory after lunch. He usually has a nap in the afternoon as well just now.

I am sleeping a lot better, the last 2 nights have been over 8 hours......amazing!!

Laundry hung out on the whirly, very little breeze and cool, but temperature die to rise to 21c today.

Supper tonight, white fish, mashed potato and peas. I have a melon I am going to do for dessert.

A good sleep for one of us.

 Carer came just before 7pm, so DB elected to go to bed. I took a book through and read till 9pm and then settled down myself. I did wake a couple of times and finally aroused myself at 7.30. 

It was TJ this morning, he was so pleased to see DB home, he said all the carers had said how much they missed coming........so life goes off as usual again.

DB sat in the conservatory for a while, then settled down to sleep for an hour or so.He walked through the sitting room to the conservatory with his frame. I followed behind with the wheelchair, just in case. He is walking slowly, but getting there.

He has just had his lunch a banana sandwich, yogurt and a glass of milk.

I have made a pot of lentil soup. I will decant it into a jug and put it in the fridge.

Supper tonight, chicken, mash and veggies.

Home at last

Db arrived home at 8.45am this morning. At 10pm last night I spoke to the nurse looking after DB. After talking to DB the decision was made to cancel last nights pick up and schedule it for today. Apparently the ambulance chaps arrived before DB was up. So 2 nurses washed and dressed him and waved bye bye.

I was just thinking about getting dressed when there was a tap tap at the window, low and behold the patient was there.

He has had a fair day, quite tired, but a few nights sleep will soon sort that out. He had a couple of naps during the day. DD2 arrived with some leeks I had asked her to get. Stayed talking for a couple of hours before heading off to see DGD and the children. Supper tonight was a Cornish Pasty, very moreish. DB had creme caramel, I finished off the lemon cheesecake washed down with a cup of tea.

I guess we will both benefit from a decent night's sleep.

 

Coming home

Well I have sat like an idiot all day waiting for DB to arrive home from hospital, it is now8.10pm. Have just rung the hospital, they are waiting for an ambulance to collect him and bring him home. Heaven knows what sort of state he will be in when he gets here............... 

Went for my scan

 And then on to see DB. He had eaten his soup and then developed a dizzy. Did not stay long, just about an hour.

Had a rude awakening this morning, no hot water for the shower, ended up having a cold one. Rang the agents, plumber coming after 4pm. Hope it's fixable........

Having the rest of the turkey breast with some salad tonight for supper. Probably a creme caramel for dessert.

It rained quite heavily on the way home, DB wants me to sort his rain gauge out, we are due heavy rain tomorrow apparently.