It's been a little bit since I posted I guess!
BB had a great birthday and we just returned from visiting the hubster's parents for his mom's birthday next week. BB had a day off school and we squeezed in a trip picking him up early and missing Friday as well... not the most points for responsible parenting, but I think his mom needed a visit.
She's not doing well mentally because of my father-in-law's Parkinson's and how much it is affecting their lifestyle. Namely, she's in charge of nearly everything and can never leave the house. I don't know how bad it truly is, it's hard to say from hundreds of miles away and a few visits every year, but she's definitely upset. Understandable.
We've tried to get her out of the house, agreed to pay for a nurse to check on Dad or even have the hubster stay there instead and let her travel ANYWHERE, but Hubs's dad refuses everything we offer to try and help.
This weekend was a bit of a breakthrough because we got Hubs's dad to agree to try and process some paperwork to get home health care help. That way Mom can get some help with the house and hopefully escape for some retail therapy or something to restore herself.
It's stressful. The hubs has a sister that lives near their parents, but she wants to move. I'm worried for what the future holds. The hubs cannot handle moving back and I wouldn't want to either, but the thought occurred to me... what if that sister moves? What then? Hubster said himself, big moves can tax elderly people and send them into a downward spiral and financially I don't think moving his folks down here would be feasible. It's just... it's just a what if. And really? I don't think I need to dwell on it. But it's there, and I mentioned it. So that helps a little.
Anyways. Spring break is coming up and I have a trip planned to go to help out my sister after her surgery in April... but I did just accept an offer of employment to be an office assistant at an insurance claims office. I was SHOCKED when I got the offer call, but I think I'm happy. I mean, after that horrible job I left in December I'm jaded and scarred and a bit scared of any work situation, but I think this will be better than subbing and it helps the Hubs's stress a lot to have a steady stream of income, BUT he says if it isn't feeling good or not working, just quit. So. We shall see. It's a big company with legit HR forces, so I don't suspect I'm going to be faced with another emotionally dangerous narcissistic overlord, but who knows.
Just gotta dip a toe and see what the world is offering me now...
