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No school all week due to weather.
My elderly neighbor was basically forgotten about by her kids all week. I know the weather and cold was wicked but still. I usually shovel out her walkway, always have. Someone else, with a plow, takes care of her driveway. But it either wasn't set up this year or they didn't show up. Knowing how her kids are, I'm guessing it's the first one
Tues, Wed, Thurs I shoveled out her driveway in addition to both walkways, multiple times. I didn't do it Monday because I though someone was going to do it.
Despite having pretty good gear, frequent warm ups, switching out gloves/mittens/hats, I got frost nipped on my fingers. They will be fine, they're just stabby and achey.
Multiple phone calls to her kids got me nowhere. Her toilet supply line froze, thankfully it didn't burst, but that took up a good chunk of time thawing it out and checking for leaks.
Thursday my mom came over to use the treadmill in my basement. She missed a step going down the stairs and ended up falling the rest of the way down, landing on the concrete floor below. A mess of logistics and a trip to the ER later, she is ok. Banged up and bruised but nothing broke.
Friday the 23 month old bit the 7 month old out of nowhere. Didn't break the skin but it's a nasty bite. I was helping a 3 year old fix their sock, baby was laying on a blanket with toys, 23 month old was reading a book, all 3 within arms reach. Next thing I know baby is screaming because toddler is biting. I would not be surprised if the 5 month olds family leaves care. I wouldn't blame them if they do. If I were in their shoes, I would be livid.
I am absolutely exhausted. Mentally and emotionally drained.
My elderly neighbor was basically forgotten about by her kids all week. I know the weather and cold was wicked but still. I usually shovel out her walkway, always have. Someone else, with a plow, takes care of her driveway. But it either wasn't set up this year or they didn't show up. Knowing how her kids are, I'm guessing it's the first one
Tues, Wed, Thurs I shoveled out her driveway in addition to both walkways, multiple times. I didn't do it Monday because I though someone was going to do it.
Despite having pretty good gear, frequent warm ups, switching out gloves/mittens/hats, I got frost nipped on my fingers. They will be fine, they're just stabby and achey.
Multiple phone calls to her kids got me nowhere. Her toilet supply line froze, thankfully it didn't burst, but that took up a good chunk of time thawing it out and checking for leaks.
Thursday my mom came over to use the treadmill in my basement. She missed a step going down the stairs and ended up falling the rest of the way down, landing on the concrete floor below. A mess of logistics and a trip to the ER later, she is ok. Banged up and bruised but nothing broke.
Friday the 23 month old bit the 7 month old out of nowhere. Didn't break the skin but it's a nasty bite. I was helping a 3 year old fix their sock, baby was laying on a blanket with toys, 23 month old was reading a book, all 3 within arms reach. Next thing I know baby is screaming because toddler is biting. I would not be surprised if the 5 month olds family leaves care. I wouldn't blame them if they do. If I were in their shoes, I would be livid.
I am absolutely exhausted. Mentally and emotionally drained.
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