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Gotta wonder about people that aren't friends that still show up as lurking on your LJ a year and a half after they decided they just were far better than you. What a weirdo.

Anyway...

The sister called last night because god forbid the parents call her once every few months when they have a power outage and need help reconfiguring Mom's computer to bring the browsers back up. Sis didn't know they lost power because a mile away, she didn't and no, the parents don't need a new computer, it's just that Dad's brain is declining and he can't always figure out how to get things going again. But guess that was too much to ask of her or her shit husband to take a whole 10 minutes out of their day. I got a call today from the parents and through the frustrating Old People Remote Tech Support, managed to get them back in action.

Then with both of them on the phone, they started snipping at each other (not important why) and I just can't with all that. I'm helping them reconfigure their computer, trying to help them put together a grocery order, I am the ONLY kid helping and I'm two states away. I'm already in that post-menopausal time where emotions are on-edge, I'm not going to be the mediator to whatever pointless little spat you're having.

And Dad, don't call me back that you did what she asked and it wasn't that big of a deal and you're still snipping. STILL DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT.

Also trying to keep idiot JonJon from hopping up and down off things. He came out of the bedroom with a bit of a limp last night so obviously he hopped down off the tall bed and his old bones didn't like it. He doesn't seem to associate the owies with the fact that if he keeps doing it, it's more owie. Dude, there's a box that's lightly padded for you to step down on before going down to the floor. The girl understands the concept and uses it, why are you so dopey?

Date: 22 Jul 2023 19:14 (UTC)
halfmoon_mollie1: (Default)
From: [personal profile] halfmoon_mollie1
Egad, it was hard enough when I was in the same state and town.

Of course the girl understands and uses the concept. She's a GIRL

All the hugs

Date: 23 Jul 2023 18:13 (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] halfmoon_mollie1
I just feel so angry and helpless at times.
I understand and I sympathize.

Date: 23 Jul 2023 17:50 (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] threecee
I can't imagine trying to be a caregiver long distance. I had my parents living with me and that darn near killed me.

Although maybe will be easier to get home care if there is no other family in the home? I couldn't convince anyone that I needed a home health aide a even a couple hours a week because I was hopeless at bed baths and changing a bed with someone in it. (Oddly enough, it isn't a course in library school.)

JonJon is handsome. Guys aren't expected to have both looks and brains.

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