There are some big changes happening here as of this week! It looks like in a matter of 3 phone calls Lynne, my mother in-law has decided that she is indeed going to be moving back to Alberta, and if the listing is right might just be down the block from us. With the realization that this is actually happening hitting me on Thursday, I have had a few days to come to grips with what I actually think about this. Initially I have to admit I was only seeing some of the downsides with this transition, but after the shock subsided and had a few nights to sleep on it, the clouds are parting and I can officially say I'm on board with the move. Who can say no to a very loving grandmother insisting that she take my kid at least once a week? That in itself is a reason that I should be randomly high-fiving strangers in the street. Maybe the ten zillion text messages to both Mitch and me will stop too, freeing up some of our evenings up... well that might be going too far but one can wish right? So just a little forewarning, more Lynne might result in more interesting blogs, she is a firecracker, but at least this firecracker will have her own home to go home to!
Which leads me to another interesting observation about myself this week, with this crazy fast move, it certainly brought out a quirky side of me over the last few days. I know I can probably finger the family member that is responsible for nurturing this trait in me, that is the inability to make spontaneous decisions. I can hear my grandmother now "Lisa, now put that back, let's just think about it first and if you still want it we can come back and get it..." Seriously I was having a heart attack when the conversation went from "maybe moving" to "get me some realtor's numbers, and I have a for sale sign up" in one night. I have noticed that Mitch is so like both of his parents in this regard, when he gets an idea in his head, he is ready to take action and runs with it. I on the other hand need to have all the facts straight and slowly hit the gas pedal. I mean there is so many things that need to be considered, like what is going to happen to Graham? Mitch's brother is in an AWESOME group home in Kindersley, and he probably won't want to move here, but it just breaks my heart to know that he will be alone and almost 4 hours away from anyone. He is prone to really great days but also really, really bad ones. I'm sure that there is a variety of adult assisted living homes here, but will he want to move? I'm not sure, all I know is I don't really get a say in the matter. So that's the skinny on what's been happening all week, that and I'm finally filling my social calender again and it feels good to be out of the social rut I have been in. Time to get out and enjoy the summer, oh and go and look for houses... which is on tomorrows agenda when Lynne arrives. I suspect this will all be wrapped up in 2 weeks, that's my prediction, I will keep you posted.
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Well that should be interesting, but like you say could work out very well. Hopefully she is the kind of mother-in-law that is helpful but can also respect boundaries and give you some space as well. Is she retired or does she keep fairly busy?
My parents have really started to do more activities, my mom bakes things and helps out at the seniors suppers. They go dancing every sat night now, stuff like that. It has made them much happier and not always looking for me to fill their time. So hopefully this all works out well for you guys. Happy house hunting!
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