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so is this what it's like?
being a parent?
the last week and a half since dad moved in, i've had little time on my own, had to hurry into the shower, looked at vacuuming as a kind of simple pleasure, risen at 5:00 a.m. so i could get in my morning walk, made breakfast, lunch and dinner, did 30 loads of laundry, "tidied," lost touch with my bloglines subs, went to four doctor's appointments and one radiology appointment, filled three prescriptions, driven to the 818 and back six times, attempted to reason with my dad like he was a three-year-old ("yes, rehab is a good thing, dad.") and fell into bed at night utterly exhausted.
two saving graces: no soccer and i haven't gotten myself into an suv or minivan.
this caregiving stuff is a full-time job. one that doesn't get much appreciation. kinda like parenting, yes?
March 23, 2005 in caregiving. | Permalink
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gah. I hope it's not what parenting's like.
You sound like the kind of daughter I'd love to have one day, though, mipmup.
Posted by: Kristin | Mar 23, 2005 3:31:36 PM
it must be difficult. my mum had to go through the last 2 years with my dad as he recovered from his stroke. it was hard on her and i was grateful to have been with her for about 3-4 months. it was trying but my dad is independent now and mum has more of a life.
hang in there. the rewards of being a caregiver will not be the usual kind of reward.
Posted by: stef | Mar 23, 2005 4:12:14 PM
Wow! That list made me exhausted!!! I've never had to take care of a parent, but I do have to say that your day runs parallel to many of my days raising kids!
Either way, adults or kiddies, they all appreciate the care given by loved ones. You are a wonderful soul!
Posted by: Leslie | Mar 23, 2005 6:31:53 PM
