Melissa in Australia 14,546 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 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.    30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rosie_0801 38,031 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Bunny 4,520 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I am happy for you!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 178,056 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I'm so glad for you. I think that it will be very good for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liz CA 18,589 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 You girls behave yourself now!  😋 Have a relaxing time with your grandma! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ottakee 18,118 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Good for you. You need a break.  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barnwife 2,621 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I hope you and your grandma have a fabulous time! (And also, that her partner's surgery and recovery goes well.) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 23,858 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 If anyone deserves a vacation, it's you! Hope you get lots of rest and relaxation! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ausmumof3 25,743 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Wow. Â Hope all goes well for the surgery and you enjoy the mini break away. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soror 25,343 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 65,784 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Have a great time with your grandmother, Melissa. Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 14,546 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 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. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ottakee 18,118 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 What a blessing for both of you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutTN 25,166 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I am so glad that you and your grandmother had such a fun time together! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 14,546 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 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. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktgrok 80,976 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gardenmom5 36,149 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 65,784 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 76,880 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I’m so sorry she fell! It is so kind of you to go back again so you can take care of her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 14,546 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 14,546 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Thanks everyone for your good wishes. She doesn't heal quick and is very frail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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