Very tired today. I fot up early to get the house as ready as I could get it for the housekeeper. That was exhausting, although I did not do too much. Then fed dog and cat, cleaned litter box and went to bed. I have hired a Visiting Angel to come in two times a week for a couple of hours just to help me keep up on laundry and other chores. She came today for the first time and that was exhausting. All she wanted to do was talk. A couple of times, I said, "When you finish......., I'll give you another job." She just kept sitting there talking. I was tired and wanted to sleep. Also, I am not paying $30 an hour for companionship. I finally got her up and working, but it was a chore. I feel bad, she was an older woman and when she went down into the basement and came up, she was panting hard. I suspect she is just trying hard to hold onto a job that is too much for her. Unfortunately, I need someone who can help me out. The head lady stopped by with the contract and asked how it went. I told her it was awkward because I am not used to hiring people. She agreed. I also told her the woman seemed really frail. I couldn't bring myself to say she couldn't do the job.
Pheebs52 - thanks for saying it seems like I am doing well on this new planet. Those words brightened me up
All of you - yes, I forget sometimes too, usually in the middle of the night when I head for the restroom. I'll jump up and start walking, only to realize I need the crutches. I think I considered the crossed knee thing once, but stopped before it got past the considering stage.
As I type and edit, I find the weirdest spellings and word constructions. I honestly don't know if it is me or the i-pad that is making the mistakes. Some of the words are just so far from what I think I typed that it seems weird that I would even type them. It could be the oxy........
We are lined up to get a Rotweiller puppy in the middle of July. I am excited but nervous. The doc said at 6 weeks, I can't hurt the knee, but I just hope I can keep up with the pup. Puppies are a lot of work! I know the husband will help out in the morning and evening, but it will be just me all day. We are the type of people that believe that dogs belong wherever the family is, so I don't want to just put him in the outdoor kennel. He will need to adjust to that before work starts again, but I want his cute fluffiness with us whenever possible. Hang onto your hats, because it is sure to be interesting! Those of you at 6 weeks, could you handle a puppy by then?
We have a lot of neighborhood support. The next door neighbors just got an adorable Labradoodle pup. We can go sit outside with them and their grandkids and let the dogs and kids play. That gives the pup good socialization with kids as well. Our other neighbor shares dogs with us. He gets my old dog every day during the school year. He will help with the pup as well. All that said, though, and the pup is our responsibility. I hope I am up for it. My plan is to get stronger as the pup gets stronger and, by 6 months, we both can walk for a ways. If it is too much, we have a good dog daycare between here and my husband's work and that could keep him going until I am strong enough.
Wow! I was so exhausted that I considered not typing, and this is my longest post yet. Hope it makes sense
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