I did not get on Phoebe last night. I was tired and crabby and probably should have but I didn't make it happen. The last few nights I have been going to bed rather early (by 9:00 p.m.) so I have plenty of time in the morning to get ready and prepare for the day with coffee, making my lunch, etc. I have now proven to myself that I can get up that early and function. I am not a particularly cheerful person in the morning but if I have had enough sleep then I do okay as long as coffee is in the mix =)
Tonight, I need to go to my mom's house to pay a bill for her. We are both struggling with the adjustments that her vision loss has presented. I am really trying to be patient and understanding of her situation but my nerves are already tested with everything else going on. I snapped at her yesterday and felt bad about it. My intention is just to go to her house, pay the bill and go straight home. My brother and his family and DOGS are coming in a few weeks so I plan on talking to my brother about her situation. Maybe he can get through to her better then I can. Until next time...
I'm so sorry about your mom Katie..Today will be a better day :)Great job on Calories burned!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the calorie burn Katie. Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteTake care of you babe. I agree - peanut butter is the devil.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's just easier to not have certain foods in the house. Hope your day is going better, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth did you burn almost 2400 calories...That's like 5 hours of intense exercise!
ReplyDeleteLosing one's vision is a devastating experience that no one can understand unless they've gone thru it. (I haven't been able to drive for almost 5 years. I am legally blind.)
ReplyDeleteSo, it's not surprising that you find yourself impatient with her. You can see, after all, and your own inconvenience is much more real to you. Her inconveniece is more theoretical.
I suppose the fact that she's given you her car, allows her [in her mind] to "expect" a certain amount of service from you. Sometimes a free gift is more costly than one bargains for.
I learned a long time ago not to accept anything from my mother. So, yeah, I can understand both sides of this one.
Deb
I have to keep certain things out of the house too- there are just some things that I cannot resist when they're sitting right in front of me!
ReplyDeleteHey katie.
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Hey Katie! I try super hard to not allow myself to buy the foods that I know will jump down my throat because they are evil.
ReplyDeleteJust always remember how far you have come and how truly amazing you are!
Sorry to hear about your mom, my dad last his vision about 3 years ago, its hard to deal with and its hard for him to adjust to not being able to do the things he use to.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing awesome, hopefully your brother can help with the situation too Katie, it has to be extremely hard on both you and your Mom. sending you best wishes, and you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteReading your blog very early in the morning here- Presto makes a popper you use in the microwave and don't have to add any oil or even salt to it. It works quite well! I can't have PB in the house either; I snack on it until it is gone. As for your mom, perhaps you could find someone to assist her. Most agencies don't charge that much per hour and then the two of you could just have fun together. I'm thinking she won't qualify for assistance but can pay herself. Think of it as hiring a cleaning lady.
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