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Daily project Round 5

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FrostyFogg · 13/02/2024 07:27

Just starting a new one. All welcome!

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RunningKatie · 16/05/2024 20:50

Thinking of you @petalpower - hope you are ok, so sorry.

Frostandfrogs · 17/05/2024 07:21

I hear you @petalpower All the conflicting feelings. She's been so loved and looked after 💕 Thinking of you this morning 💐

It's a really beautiful morning here! I am walking with a friend today. First, I will get a box of bits into the loft, and I have a bookcase to look at and see if there is anything that could go to the little village phone box library.

Also need to write a shopping list! And order pet medication.

SingleThreadJoiner · 17/05/2024 16:19

I am so sorry too @petalpower - so many emotions. Thinking of you.

I managed my deadline with two hours to spare yesterday - thanks all for the encouraging thoughts. Parents are visiting this weekend and I took today as leave, much needed. Have been tidying laundry with mom and setting aside a few things to send home for younger family members.

Happy Friday all!

petalpower · 17/05/2024 20:12

Before coming to the nursing home this morning I did two loads of washing, a menu plan for next week, an online supermarket shop, wrote a shopping list for DH and ordered dog food. I’ve packed the most random overnight bag ever as I did it in a hurry - staying here overnight as auntie is fading and on end of life meds. MN is keeping me going. The lovely staff have just brought me a big glass of wine. They are so kind and it has made the world of difference.

RunningKatie · 17/05/2024 20:22

Thinking of you @petalpower - sounds like the staff are watching over you both.

This week has been full on, Sats are over, but I'm worn out. I was nodding off after dinner so went out for a walk with dh and ddog. Ready to nod off again now. Thank heavens it's Friday night.

Peridot1 · 17/05/2024 22:35

Thinking of you @petalpower. And your Auntie of course.

I can’t say I achieved much today. Had a lovely night out last night. Not home late. But was shattered this morning and ended up going back to bed for a nap which became a 2 hour sleep. Then went for a bikini wax and manicure this afternoon. Sorted some packing out and will finish tomorrow.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 18/05/2024 01:10

Hope you are doing ok @petalpower 🩷

Aria999 · 18/05/2024 01:54

Sorry to hear that @petalpower , difficult times xxxx

SpringLobelia · 18/05/2024 07:14

❤❤@petalpower

petalpower · 18/05/2024 10:24

Thank you all for your kind messages. Auntie is still hanging on - she’s always been a tough old bird!
What are you all up to today? The sun keeps trying to come out here.

SpringLobelia · 18/05/2024 11:23

It's grey and dreary here.

There is a spring fair (Or rather Ye Olde Spring Fayre) on our village green so might look at that later.

Hope things go okay @petalpower Thanks

RunningKatie · 18/05/2024 11:28

We have some sunshine here, it's warming up again. I'm currently waiting for a warm cheese scone to be delivered to me in a cafe in a converted church, dc2 is doing his club - so there's lots of music and singing coming from upstairs.

Frostandfrogs · 18/05/2024 13:39

Still thinking of you and Auntie, @petalpower 💐 I am glad you are being looked after. Carers are generally a lovely bunch 🍷
Grey and drizzly here. We've had a fun morning with the family including the little ones at mother's. She's at the smiling benevolently stage. The rest of us are exhausted from toddler games 😂

DH is off to watch cricket and I might just have myself a nap!

Your morning sounds lovely @RunningKatie

Aria999 · 18/05/2024 13:47

Grey and drizzly here too. We had tornadoes yesterday!

Doing DD's early Saturday morning Kung fu class. Happily there is a very good coffee shop right across the street so I popped out to get one 😊

Mumtobabyhavoc · 18/05/2024 18:35

Aria, grey and drizzly here, too. No tornadoes, though.
We did have rather strong wind gusts a couple nights ago of 50km/h.

Managed a large load of laundry yesterday, vacuuming, gathering up recycling and garbage, and a quick trip to Costco. Holiday long weekend here: Victoria Day. No fireworks, though.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day

Victoria Day - Wikipedia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day

Frostandfrogs · 19/05/2024 16:08

Hello! What a lovely day. I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!
How are you and Auntie, @petalpower ?
We had a lovely morning outside, tidying up the garden. Just about to make a start on an evening roast. Dh has been to the tip. That's pretty much it now, tip-wise.
Washing is out on the line again. Our smart meter is showing so much less energy usage now.
I had to clean the windows because the sunshine shows all the marks.
I have found a gardener to help with the heavier stuff in mum's garden and ours. They are like gold-dust round here.
I have watered my indoor plants too, and talked to all my important people 📞
Will hopefully finish my book while dinner is cooking.

petalpower · 19/05/2024 18:33

Thank you for asking @Frostandfrogs . Auntie is still hanging on, totally unresponsive and on a syringe driver of meds. Now on max dose of morphine and agitation meds plus a couple of others. I’ve had two nights on a mattress on her floor as I don’t want to go home and leave her so I’m a bit tired but am being very well looked after by the nursing home staff. It’s been a beautiful day here and I’ve sat outside auntie’s door on the patio area of the garden for short bursts.

RunningKatie · 19/05/2024 21:15

Thinking of you and your auntie @petalpower

It's been a beautiful day here too, so unexpected, we went out to celebrate the end of sats which has perked dc2 up no end.

Frostandfrogs · 19/05/2024 21:25

I am so pleased she has good palliative care and is peaceful @petalpower 💕 Sending peaceful wishes to you too!

I have been reading a thread on the dementia board which is resonating with me regarding my mother at the moment. Such a terrible and sad disease 😔

I think I have had a little too much sun today. My head is aching a lot! Time for bed I think! Sweet dreams everyone 💐

petalpower · 20/05/2024 05:42

Auntie passed away peacefully yesterday evening with DH holding her hand and me stroking her hair and talking to her. 💕

SpringLobelia · 20/05/2024 05:58

Oh @petalpower Thanks I am so so sorry. ❤

Mumtobabyhavoc · 20/05/2024 07:06

Petal, you and dh were a great comfort to her. Sending you love. 🩷

Frostandfrogs · 20/05/2024 07:11

Love and condolences to you @petalpower You could not have done more 💐

SpiritOfEdna · 20/05/2024 07:27

So sorry @petalpower 💜

RunningKatie · 20/05/2024 11:57

So sorry @petalpower - thinking of you

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