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26th Feb 2016snoopysmum commented on:
Win ONE of TEN copies of The Silk Merchant's Daughter by Dinah JefferiesJust reading her previous book, the Planters wife, very good!ViewDate:
15th Dec 2015snoopysmum commented on:
caring for an aged parentI feel just like you! My Mum came to live with us 18 months ago. She's 91 and has dementia but is physically very healthy and mobile. Whilst totally forgetful she still gets very cross if she thinks she hasn't been included in any decision ie where she is going for Christmas! My brother asked her but it's gone! Whilst I have my husband to help and carers for bathing, I find the whole of my way of life revolves around organising things for Mum! Appointments, pick ups, drop offs, clock watching! I totally understand how you are looking forward to an hour of pampering! At the moment I feel especially frustrated as we've recently had 2 new grandchildren in 3 weeks, but Mum is put out that, for once, she isn't the centre of attention and gets very sulky if I go to visit them without her. This is a parent who found 40 miles a long way to travel to see her grandchildren! I had always resolved that I wouldn't be like my parents. Last Saturday my husband and I went out together for the first time in ages but the organisation to get a Granny sitter nearly defeated me! Our retirement is on hold, we can't plan anything and my brother and sister in law can't do as mucg respite next year