That is what I say to myself when I find something that even surprises me. (I have been a principal at a 7-12 school so nothing much shocks or surprises me.)
For example:
Yesterday my mom was eating spinich salad with her fingers...Not a pretty site.
About midnight last night, when the baby alarm alerted me to activity, I found that she had ripped her infusion set off and thrown it on the floor. There she was standing in front of the closet trying to figure out how to open the door so she could go to the bathroom. Yes, I did give her the prescribed sleep aide and it clearly doesn't work.
Several mornings ago, I found her infusion pump dangling through her depend and it had suspicious looking brown stuff on it. Enough said on that!
Last week at various times, she chewed on a blanket to "keep it from separating", stomped a spider that did not exist and fed the dogs left over syrup from her breakfast plate.
It is so sad for her because these behaviors are not who she is. As I have said before, I love my Mom! I am very thankful when I see a glimmer of the woman she once was sparkle through.
"What the Hell... Have a great day!"
Karen, you are an amazing woman. A great mom and a wonderful grandma. I hope you are able to find a little time for yourself. Your grands are SO lucky to have you!
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