Done yesterday (20090502)

[mdlbear]

0502 Sa
  & woke a couple of times; talked a little.  Slept well.
  * up 5:50; W=188.8; drugs, nose; coffee, C
  * SAT: YD must be at Lincoln by 7:30
  * PAY BILLS - anything due before next Wed or so.
    * renew van registration online (just barely under the wire)
    * pay AX (late) and UBOC CC bills.
  ! 08:50 Colleen being home feels a lot more real now, and I'm noticably more
    relaxed than I was yesterday.
  & breakfast and most of the morning in (and around) bed
  ~ adjust water temp back down 2 notches. (not yet - still need it)
  ~ exchange remaining flat sheet (may come in handy)
  * BBB: fitted twin sheets (dark blue if no purple)
  * ABC: ~chucks, waterproof cloth pads
    their computer was down; got 'em at Bishoff's.  Forgot chucks.
  & Dr. Filk dies: http://community.livejournal.com/filk/412255.html
    ! sad.  Sorry I didn't know him better.
  o Emmy's Prom
    * cut roses for Colleen to make corsages out of
    * photos (wrote check)
    * dinner (Chevy's -- went with Colleen; 2 tables)
    * drop off at prom
    * pick-up - police had large sections blocked off for parade Sun.
      ! frustrated
  = Colleen's care isn't a complete disaster, but it's a lot of work.
    She really shouldn't be left alone for more than an hour or two.
  & 9pm Call from Alison -- TGq, TGl concerts Fr, Sa 8pm respectively
  & attempt calls to Joyce, Callie.  No joy.
  & 10:30 update s.s.net gig list.
  * bed ~midnight after picking up the kids
    ! fell apart in Colleen's arms

Yesterday was rough. On the one hand, Colleen was at home all day. Emmy's prom happened; we ate at Chevy's at separate tables, and picked up her tab. She was gorgeous, of course.

On the other hand, Colleen needs an unexpected amount of care -- mainly assistance when using the commode. She may stay in bed all day. The filk community lost one of its own yesterday, and even though we didn't know him well, it was painful. And picking up the kids after the prom was made significantly more complicated by the cops starting to block off downtown in preparation for tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo parade.

I didn't get the shakes until I came home and started getting ready for bed, but I pretty-much fell apart then.

On the gripping hand, I had Colleen's arms to fall into. We both slept well, with the help of some cyclobenzaprine.

Comments

[mia-mcdavid.livejournal.com]

Will the Cat continue to have PT? Sounds like she could use to get stronger...

Glad for you that you're together!

[mdlbear]

Both PT and OT; we should be getting a call Monday or thereabouts to find out when and how often they're coming.

Yes, Colleen is still very weak and very shaky on her feet; she needs someone with her all the time at the moment.