Probably going to be a short one today. I've managed to hurt my wrist so typing not easy. I've no idea HOW I managed to hurt my wrist, but as I have dyspraxia I'm used to mystery injuries. Doubtless it will be sorted before long as long as I'm careful. Typing is NOT being careful.
The sun is out and it's hot - I shall probably moan about the heat in my next post. Let's recall just a few weeks ago I was moaning about the cold. I believe this behaviour proves just how British I really am and don't apologise for it.
Yesterday I went to see my lovely parents - so nice to be able to catch up properly. Even though I've done it a few times recently all the time we spent unable to see each other really makes you appreciate it more.
My dad was diagnosed with dementia last year. It's really moved quickly - I put it down to the fact that we've had lockdown and he's not been mentally stimulated for a year.
Yesterday we sat down for lunch and he came out with a bottle of wine asking if I'd like a glass. I explained I was fine and would just be drinking water (I'm not a very good lunchtime drinker), but explained husband would like a glass. Dad poured glass for husband and turned away. Then he turned back and said 'Oh, I forgot to pour you a glass of wine', once again I explained I wasn't drinking. Dad tootled off and within 30 seconds came back and said 'Oh, I forgot to pour you a glass of wine...'.
We haven't told son about the dementia he loves his grandpa so much I think he would be distraught with worry that grandpa will forget who he is. So we've decided to just let things take their path.
All of this didn't go unnoticed, son is very savvy. He just turned to me and looked at me quizzically - I think wondering what was going on and wondering why I hadn't said anything to dad to point out we'd just had the same conversation 3 times in a minute and a half.
It's the first time I've really noticed the dementia. I'm not sure where my brain is at with the whole thing. I'm quietly calm, what will be will be and as long as he's happy - which he seems to be my heart isn't broken. I've had 85 years with a fabulous dad and we'll just have to see how tough things get. Very difficult for my mother though as she's younger and still likes to go the gym and is mentally as bright as a button.
I think that COVID is going to have caused so many things to have got worse a lot quicker. There's going to be quite a bit of fall out I think.
Today I'm inducting my first team member. Very excited. It's going to be great not to be doing a whole team's work at last. That said will be a while before they have the skills and knowledge they need to take the load off. So I'd better say ta ta whilst my wrist is still working.
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