tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post1743215568121752228..comments2023-08-18T07:35:15.564-07:00Comments on Alien in a Foreign Field: Dynamic Shift and auto pilotMaddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-28997190899307949072008-08-17T23:00:00.000-07:002008-08-17T23:00:00.000-07:00Whew! I feel like my life is so much easier now. ...Whew! I feel like my life is so much easier now. Except the interruptions are just as constant. No wonder I can't concentrate. You just muddle through the best you can is all I can think. Try to get a break every now and then.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-60093430173135251952008-08-14T21:19:00.000-07:002008-08-14T21:19:00.000-07:00I pushed "publish" before I was finished. I love ...I pushed "publish" before I was finished. <BR/><BR/>I love the photo! Your kids are so adorable! <BR/><BR/>I hope you are able to take a break soon!contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-3803237251805931602008-08-14T21:18:00.000-07:002008-08-14T21:18:00.000-07:00I'm exhausted just reading that!I'm exhausted just reading that!contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-61559112151366044872008-08-14T13:13:00.000-07:002008-08-14T13:13:00.000-07:00Honestly, no clue. None. Zilch. Nada. But I'll...Honestly, no clue. None. Zilch. Nada. But I'll ask my husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-25635598117243867042008-08-13T20:58:00.000-07:002008-08-13T20:58:00.000-07:00Well, I don't know how people do it, but I know lo...Well, I don't know how people do it, but I know lots of people do. I do it by not doing it. I wash dishes, laundry, sweep floors, etc., as seldomly as possible. I have an high tolerance for mess, though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270726693980247861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-79303566072559472862008-08-13T18:33:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:33:00.000-07:00Frozen dinners? Chores for the kids? I dunno. My ...Frozen dinners? Chores for the kids? I dunno. My hat's off to you, Maddy. ;-)Whitenoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663181100374858553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-68493981534249646922008-08-13T12:56:00.000-07:002008-08-13T12:56:00.000-07:00I hope she's not staying for too much longer... fo...I hope she's not staying for too much longer... for your sake!Trixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18444757419149336359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-71571002694891346672008-08-13T10:17:00.000-07:002008-08-13T10:17:00.000-07:00I only have to do this stuff for three three meals...I only have to do this stuff for three three meals per day, I hate to think what it would be like if I had to care for my inlaws as well.<BR/><BR/>Maybe jet powered roller skates would help.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-10696322516776640372008-08-13T06:35:00.000-07:002008-08-13T06:35:00.000-07:00This reminds me of the question posed to young men...This reminds me of the question posed to young men preparing to marry - if your mother and fiance were both drowning, and only one could be saved, which would you choose?<BR/><BR/>Why should you be the one to be institutionalized? <BR/><BR/>More realistically, can you find some social outlets for Nonna? I grew-up with bingo-loving women who still play it at every possibility (the ones that are still alive). <BR/><BR/>After Nonna leaves, use your posts to form a list/plans for the next visit - setting precedent is very effective. At the beginning of the next visit, have new strategies for what will surely repeat. This may give you hope. <BR/><BR/>And in the moment, Nonna is another child (no disrespect intended) or person dependent on you. Take heart from foster parents. The big difference is that you do not seem to have the choice for having her in your home - ? That choice is important to your sanity, and to your marriage - return to the top. <BR/><BR/>Since you asked.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-39900032296908375182008-08-13T03:42:00.000-07:002008-08-13T03:42:00.000-07:00How often does this movie play? Everyday right???...How often does this movie play? Everyday right????<BR/><BR/><BR/>Let me know what "institution" they haul you off to one day and I will send you books, flowers, food, etc.<BR/><BR/><BR/>God love you Maddy.....<BR/><BR/>SuzySuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323394956423706365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-77309707462437519532008-08-13T02:13:00.000-07:002008-08-13T02:13:00.000-07:00You have worn me out just from reading all this! ...You have worn me out just from reading all this! Take a break, sit down, and let it all go for just a moment or two before you give yourself a heart attack! <BR/><BR/>How long before the MIL goes home?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-68600157669000800292008-08-12T17:58:00.000-07:002008-08-12T17:58:00.000-07:00How do people do this?? They don't Madz... they be...How do people do this?? They don't Madz... they become ill. My dh's grandfather lived with the inlaws for years ('till 90 and chg). Passed away 2yrs ago now (93), but not before my MIL's Bp went high and my FIL had another heart attack.<BR/><BR/>You will need to negotiate family-less holidays with the dh... there's a nice spa/hotel 2hrs from me at N. Falls... Hint!!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Hugs.<BR/><BR/>S.farmwifetwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680758336779501712noreply@blogger.com