Spent 4 years pretending it's all OK

chevalier wrote: »

These mid teen years are a pain as far as care is concerned aren't they. I have the same problem. There is only one place that takes 13+ age group and even then most kids that go there aren't at that age, so it is babyish for him. In the end I make them do chores for computer time. But I don't currently have to go to work in the day time, so it is a bit different to yourselves. Good luck sorting it out.

Sorry to hear that your dads life is so circumscribed now. Is there a drop in centre that he could be picked up and taken to? Or something run by the ex servicemens club where they live?
good luck
chev

Hi Chev, Thanks for dropping in, and hope all is well with you - will try and pop by and catch up! I could stay at home and turn down the work but actually it helps not only with the money but keeping me sane! DS has so much screen time it drives me nuts. He's doing really well so I can't use that as an incentive. If I stayed home I think we would probably argue all the time, plus I actually just want him out doing things rather than at home or at friends houses playing computer games.


Dad is not good with accepting help or joining in with things like that, it has been suggested (a couple of years ago, when he had more mobility) and had a very cold reception. I think it would be different if he could actually go and say play cards or do an activity or something with other people at the day centre. The lack of sight has really sent him on a downward spiral.


xx
NOA

themarsbargirl wrote: »

The voluntary work will also look great on his CV when he is at an age that he starts job hunting

Yes but don't tell him;) Constantly trying to nudge them in the right direction!:p and I promise I'm not a helicopter parent:p


Just hope that it works out - am feeling very positive :T...might be the sunshine that 's taking efffect:)
xx

It's too hot to do anything but am home this week and I love the feeling of heat all around - (like being on hols in the Med...sigh). Makes me feel less achy. Am I just getting old?:eek:


Today have done four loads of handwashing, more soaking, plus rugs/throws/blankets/bedspreads have been in or are in the queue for the washing machine. Something very satisfying in doing these very humdrum boring jobs.:o


DS finishes at lunch time today (Schools out for summer!) but has arranged to go to cinema and burger at 5Guys, so don't need to pick up until 4.30ish.


Having been looking to book for a cheap hol somewhere in August but no luck. Wish we could have gone this coming week but DD had committed to work so I didn't want to mess up her opportunity.


Am pottering thinking about all the craft stuff I always want to do. Too many interests, never enough time:(


Just picked up a book from a bag my sister left with me (she was decluttering:o I was de-kondoing)-mostly books, some for DD. "How to get what you want and want what you have". Why is it that some people make millions writing about the things everyone knows that make sense (but so hard to do in practise!)?:rotfl:
xx
Noah