Melissa in Australia 10,564 Report post Posted January 18 I am going in the middle of the night tonight. I am going to be kid-less and DH-less for 6 whole days 🙂 I am going to look after my grandmother for 6 days while her partner has surgery and is in hospital. I am so excited. I have only had in the last 25 years overnighters away from everyone (not including time in hospital) and that has only really been for specialized training for the twins My grandmother is pretty excited as well.    36 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosie_0801 37,902 Report post Posted January 18 Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arctic_bunny 3,207 Report post Posted January 18 I am happy for you!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 149,853 Report post Posted January 18 I'm so glad for you. I think that it will be very good for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz CA 16,765 Report post Posted January 18 You girls behave yourself now!  😋 Have a relaxing time with your grandma! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ottakee 11,884 Report post Posted January 18 Good for you. You need a break.  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnwife 1,571 Report post Posted January 18 I hope you and your grandma have a fabulous time! (And also, that her partner's surgery and recovery goes well.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 15,471 Report post Posted January 18 If anyone deserves a vacation, it's you! Hope you get lots of rest and relaxation! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ausmumof3 10,924 Report post Posted January 18 Wow. Â Hope all goes well for the surgery and you enjoy the mini break away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soror 18,320 Report post Posted January 19 Â 21 hours ago, Selkie said: If anyone deserves a vacation, it's you! Hope you get lots of rest and relaxation! Yes for sure, hope it is a lovely time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 49,492 Report post Posted January 19 Have a great time with your grandmother, Melissa. Regards, Kareni 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 10,564 Report post Posted January 24 I am back.  Nan and I had a ball. I don't drive in Melbourne and she cannot really walk. So I pushed her in a wheelchair. She said she hasn't really been out of her house ( out of a car) for more than 5 years. we went for walks, we went window shopping and we went to many op-shops. She will probably sleep for the next week recovering. but boy did we have fun.   We got a flat tyre on the wheelchair one day while we were out. We walked to a petrol station and pumped it up 🙂 (as you do) we must have walked over 6 km that day through suburbs admiring trees. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatboyofmine 6,351 Report post Posted January 24 I’m so glad you got away and had a nice time making memories with your grandmother!   💛 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ottakee 11,884 Report post Posted January 24 What a blessing for both of you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutTN 15,443 Report post Posted January 24 I am so glad that you and your grandmother had such a fun time together! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 10,564 Report post Posted January 25 Well I am off again. My nan fell today in her back yard and was stuck in the heat for an hour . She is very badly bruised and in hospital overnight. I am the only family member that can go and give her 24 hour care for the next week. So I am traveling down tonight. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ktgrok 53,820 Report post Posted January 25 On 1/24/2019 at 4:21 AM, Melissa in Australia said: I am back.  Nan and I had a ball. I don't drive in Melbourne and she cannot really walk. So I pushed her in a wheelchair. She said she hasn't really been out of her house ( out of a car) for more than 5 years. we went for walks, we went window shopping and we went to many op-shops. She will probably sleep for the next week recovering. but boy did we have fun.   We got a flat tyre on the wheelchair one day while we were out. We walked to a petrol station and pumped it up 🙂 (as you do) we must have walked over 6 km that day through suburbs admiring trees. You tell that Nan of yours that she doesn't have to fall and get hurt to have you come back to visit, lol. I'm glad you had fun, but sorry she's hurt. Also, I'm dying of curiosity - what's an "op-shop"? That's an australian term I am not familiar with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardenmom5 28,579 Report post Posted January 25 have a great time.  the first time I had an away by myself, was when dudelig was two and a half. he had been so intense and run me ragged, dh sent me off for a few days at a local B&B. he also had 1dd go with me.  now my vacations are going off to play with my grandson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 34,588 Report post Posted January 25 I’m sorry she fell!  Hopefully her recovery is quick and you two can have more sweet time together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 49,492 Report post Posted January 25 I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother fell, Melissa. Wishing her a speedy recovery. So glad to hear that you'd had such a fine visit. Regards, Kareni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 70,186 Report post Posted January 25 I’m so sorry she fell! It is so kind of you to go back again so you can take care of her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 10,564 Report post Posted January 25 Op shop is a second hand charity fuundraiser shop like goodwill. Here they are collectively called op shops. there is the lions club, salvation army, ADRA, savers, St Mary, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 10,564 Report post Posted January 25 Thanks everyone for your good wishes. She doesn't heal quick and is very frail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
