Putting This Out There

I was perusing IG this morning and saw a meme that said, "This is the time of year when everyone forgets what day it is." Ain't that the truth. It really screwed me up that Christmas was on a Monday which meant that our garbage day (which is usually on Monday) moved to Tuesday so when I brought in the cans yesterday, I thought it was Monday. I mean, first world problems, right? Especially since I've got another week and a half off! Woot!

So yeah, it's Wednesday. Four weeks ago right now, they were taking Jimmy back to crack open his chest. I know I keep putting that out there but I'm just so happy he did so well and continues to do well. We even went out last night for Mexican and Jimmy had a strawberry daquiri! (Which, by the way was $13!!! WTF!? It was a medium too. I mean, how much is the large?) Anyway...here's hoping that things continue in the direction they're going for him. 

In other health news, Mom is struggling. She's very weak and having aches and pains. Part of the issues I'm convinced stem from the fact that she's not eating which I believe stem from anxiety. I'm sorry I'm putting this all out there (not sure Mom even reads this anymore) but we've all talked and talked and talked to her about this and she's not doing what needs doing to help herself. I'm pretty sure the last time she went to the doc and told them she has trouble eating, they gave her meds to help with that but she won't take them. When I looked up "symptoms of anxiety in the elderly", here are the things that came up which she seems to be manifesting: 

• Muscle tension (she started having these weird aches and pains while here)
• Confusion 
• Eye and vision problems
• Digestion problems
• Memory loss
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Excessive worry
• Difficulty controlling feelings

There were more symptoms and I could've put a checkmark next to nearly all of them. Anyway - she called Maggie at 7:00 this morning telling her she thought she should go to the hospital. I'm sure they'll do tests to ensure there isn't an underlying problem but I really think it's a vicious cycle she gets wrapped up in. She was anxious about coming down for Christmas because of the cats and then she started getting nervous and not eating (although she did eat while here...I made sure...just not a lot and not yesterday before she left), which leads to her feeling weak and unstable on her feet and then she gets nauseous because she's got nothing in her system and has been taking "pain pills" on an empty stomach which can't help. I hope this is what it is and they give her something to try alleviate all this angst. But the real thing that needs to happen is she starts taking better care of herself. 

Plans today: I've got nothing. We'll probably just hang here. I'll get my laundry done and make pork tenderloin for dinner with, probably rice and green beans. Something easy. 

And that's all I've got for not. Happy Wednesday. Later!