Day #55 > WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER Usual start to the day, but very cold outside so we only walk Abel to the end of the hill & back – 15 minutes tops. Mum seems ok but thrown a bit by the cold – worrying almost – but she does warm up both physically & mentally as […]
Day #54 > TUESDAY 16th DECEMBER Quiet morning & Bob & Mum are out around 10.00am for haircuts. It’s raining so Abel doesn’t get walked, as Abel doesn’t like rain. Yep. Bob leaves to warm the car up but of course forgets Mum’s collar, so I ensure she’s suited-n-booted before she leaves & she asks me who […]
DAY #53 > TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER Mum’s a little forgetful this morning, but that’s not new news. I remind her that she’s due to have coffee with Brenda this morning, but she says she doesn’t want to go. I suggest a phone call would be a good idea, as I thought she was expected there. Mum declined […]
Day #52 > MONDAY 14th DECEMBER Chatty with Lia first thing – she’s flying Crete>Athens>Luton today so bitter/sweet as she’s leaving her Mum but en-route to seeing her boy & grand boys, along with the rest of the family back in Blighty. Then downstairs, I discover Mum doing the laundry – no collar naturally – she […]
Day #51 > SUNDAY 13th DECEMBER I’m up early as I’m visiting Gina’s church today. Spend a couple of minutes watching the F1 as Bob’s in pole position in the den already, but I do see Mum & she seems in good form this morning. She doesn’t have her collar on, naturally. As I’m leaving I pop […]
Day #50 > SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER Really did sleep well – such a difference to how I feel first thing. Had a dream that I had a six-pack – made me chortle out loud when I remembered it – wonder what that’s about?! Speak with Lia about bathroom fittings – yep, glamour all the way! – […]
Day #49 > FRIDAY 11th DECEMBER Not a great night’s sleep – awake before 5.00am with mind whirring. Not surprised given the circumstances, but incredibly drained when I drag myself out of my pit relatively early & greet Mum; we both smile & chit chat. So far so good. I greet Bob relatively warmly but don’t enter into […]
Day #48 > THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER Down at 8.30am – Bob & Mum’s turn at the docs today. Mum & I walk Abel & Mum’s alert & aware she needs to speak to the doc about Bob’s alcohol issue & what is likely to happen if he admits he has a problem along with if he doesn’t […]
Day #47 > WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER Up early as follow-up appointment with Dr. Lyle today. Mum is a little disorientated – & nothing will surprise me today as I expect Bob to be at his worst because Mum’s visiting the docs with me & without him. Mum & I get all needed together for walking Abel & […]
Day #46 > TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER Up as usual & no issues with Mum but Bob was in a foul mood. Again.He was deliberately obstinate & when asked ‘Bob, can you help Mum look for her neck collar please,’ he almost barked ‘Yep!’ at me. Charming. We’re seeing the Real Bob here – & Mum was bearing the […]