Yesterday was hot. The sun shone and the wind was hot also. The high got to 28.5C with a humidex of 35C. This morning it is 15C and sunny with some light cloud coverage. It is suppose to get to 27C with a chance of showers.
Lifestyle
Yesterday the Spousal Unit got up agitated and after a bit of convincing had a shower. He then paced around the house and yard until respite came at 9 a.m. After she left, I made him lunch and he continued to pace. When I spoke to him, he was nasty to me. I had to monitor him closely as I wasn't sure what he would do.
At one point, he looked at the CBC news and read something about water issues somewhere in Canada. That started a new issue in his world. We were short of water and he needed to water the garden right now (28C). I side tracked him for a while but about 3 pm he did it and left the hoses in a mess on the grass. At that point he was tired so I told him we needed to get the mail. I got the mail and took him for a drive (I lied saying I had to check a few things out). He dozed a bit in the car. Once home, he cleaned up the hoses and came in. He sat in his chair and fell asleep.
He woke up for dinner and seemed to be much better. We talked about being nice to everyone. I keep saying it to him in a kind tone. He seemed to understand He seemed to understand he has to be nice to those helping him. I talked about his care plan and how it was in place so family could take care of him keeping him safe and happy. He was in a better frame of mind when we went to bed.
Shortly after respite arrived, I took the dandelion puller and ice chipper to our son's place to be stored. That is a safety issue. Next to disappear will be hammers or tools I think he will use as a weapon. One item at a time if he starts to use them as weapons. Talk is one thing, using is another.
I spent time on the phone with continuing care and we updated his care plan. He has declined since April. The care coordinator looked into Adult Day Care in our area and there is none. Maybe the best thing as we are entering another wave of Covid. I am going to be talking to a Challenging Behaviors Specialist to get some strategies for dealing with the Spousal Unit. I know I shut down when I get exhausted and repeat a phrase ("sit down" is one) which is frustrating for him. He is also being put onto a wait list to be put into Long Term Care. At the moment it isn't urgent but we can do that when we have to.
We missed the Calgary Stampede yesterday as the Spousal Unit refused to watch it. It is recorded so we can watch it another day.
Sewing
I started to sew the beads onto the overlay flowers and am also fixing the ones that are done. I got 2 done before I talked to continuing care.
I went over to visit our neighbor. We talked about quilting and the industrial serger she bought. We had some good laughs over the story about the serger. She had some items for me. Beads for doll clothes, a bit of trim and a bunch of embroidery thread. It was nice to sit and talk about things that we both enjoy.
I am hoping that I can start the quilt this coming week. I really want to get working on it and see what it looks like. It is an easy quilt which is what I need right now.
The soles for the doll shoes have left Montreal and should be here early next week. I will have to buy the shoe pattern in the next day or so.
Today
The Spousal Unit woke up late and seemed okay. He went outside and came in upset the hedge had been touched. There are a few broken branches on the lawn but......... We will play today one hour at a time. What gets done gets done, what doesn't will wait for another day.
Until the next time........................................................
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