Our family is thrilled. Mom is still adjusting but most days she is quite happy too. We view this as a win/win! We have settled into a comfortable schedule of sorts.
Sunday Church, then dinner out as a family
Monday Mom and I play BINGO at the Senior Center in the am, then run errands.
Tuesday Mom and I enjoy "arts & crafts" at the Senior Center in the am, then go home to do laundry.
She LOVES folding laundry and I appreciate the help.
Wed. Free Day (she helps me with some light housekeeping chores)
Thurs. Free Day
Fri. 1 o'clock beauty shop appointment for Mom to get her hair done.
Sat. Afternoon early dinner "out" with family.
Wednesdays and Thursdays are the problem days.
I am called upon to be an "event planner" on these days.
I find it difficult to find ways to keep Mom busy all day long.
There are just so many times she can sweep the kitchen floor, shred mail, dust, etc. She doesn't watch TV and seldom will read, and she asks me constantly, "What can I do now? You know I like to be busy." On days the weather is good she enjoys sweeping the patio and front porch,and we can go for a short walk, but lately we've had LOTS of rain. She also seems to enjoy "mending" her clothes - sewing on buttons & hemming. Maybe embroidery would be an idea?
I'm not complaining, just searching.
If you can think of some ideas for "busy-ness" I'd love to hear them.
Anyone know what I would need by way of supplies for a simple embroidery project?
Maybe a button craft project! I have taken a circle of elastic and a jar of vintage buttons along with a sturdy needle and some button thread - and made bracelets. That would be a creative activity.
ReplyDeleteYou might try going to the library & then going to get an ice cream or cold pop at Sonic. If she's not reading much now, try getting a video or a music CD.
ReplyDeletewhat about a simple sewing project? I have seen fabric patterns where you just cut out and sew together, then stuff. Maybe some of those?
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