Where did that week go?

Time has got away from me again. Looking after DB is a full time job, however, I did manage a bit more cleaning up in the garden. I need to sort out the two planters that are going on the front.

The cleaner was here yesterday, so everywhere is clean. Its turned cold in the mornings so I have the heat on in the sitting room. DB complained his legs and feet were cold, so 3 pairs of woollen knee socks,  he can just get his slippers on over them.

DB 's progress is slow, a week in and he is still using the Cammode to move round, I need to get him to do a short walk twice a day, easier said than done. He finished the dizzy tablets on Thursday, yesterday they returned. I have a phone appointment booked with the Dr. On Wednesday, will see what he has to say.

Supper tonight will be gammon parsley sauce, roast spuds and veg. Creme caramel for dessert.

As promised.....

ssewing room

 our bedroom

kitchen

DD2' room

sitting room

Just a quick look round.

 

Brrrr

It was cold thus morning, carer was late and not the one we were exexpecting. DB had his breakfast before he came, so a short morning. Grocery  delivery, I forgot DB's orange juice.

The sun came out after lunch, it was quite warm in the conservatory. Ironing lady brought the ironing back. For the first time since we moved in August 25 all the sheets etc are in the right container.

Supper tonight crustless quite and salad, a variety of dessert on offer, custard tart, cheesecake or chocolate mousse.

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.