Frosty pretties this morning ❄️

It's been overwhelming these past weeks and continues to be. But sitting here with the full set of critters and the log burner on is just my happy place 😊

Just had a steroid injection into my knee. Fingers crossed it'll buy me a bit of comfort for a while 🥲

Having an horrendous pain day. Fuck low pressure & arthritis all the way off. But my lovely Irish MSK doc is injecting my knee with steroids tomorrow, so hopefully we can enjoy Hamburg next weekend without me crying & limping. Then maybe next year I'll get a brand spanking new knee to match my hips.

Lily being magnificent 🖤🤎

It's nuts when people can't see that their pattern of creating drama, getting called out on said drama, deactivating, reactivating, rinse and repeat *might* be a time to consider that maybe it actually is a them thing 😂

I've put new duvets on the bed and they're so warm and floofy. See you in March 💤

When Lint eats like this, I could stab him. When Kenji scronches, it's the most adorable sound ever 😂

Home alone and watching a classic for the umpteenth time 😁

Trixie keeping watch and Kenji joining in with a singalong 🤦‍♀️😂 He thinks he's a wolf 🐺 🥹

I have picked up the keys for the bungalow! I know it's going to be just perfect for ma and pa. Lots of room for their important items and just glorious views. Once they're settled, I know they'll love it ❤️

Just watched the new Frankenstein film. Absolutely magnificent. Also amazing that it was written by a woman over 200 years ago, and remains such a beloved story about man's inhumanity to man. Aff her tits on laudanum or not, Shelley wrote a belter.

When I popped to Hexham hospital at the weekend, I got the chance to stroke Yang, the resident cat 🐈 He's famous in the area. He lives locally but likes to hang around the hospital 🥹 Everyone loves him 🧡

Jesus. Agent is thick as mince. I've made it crystal clear that I need the keys in advance of the *actual* move, so I can prepare the property to make the place ready for mum & dad to move straight in with minimal disruption. She's set the agreement from that date, not asap.

When I was holding dad's hand in the hospital the other night, he said he loved the long-tailed tits on my sleeve, as they were his favourite birds. Next day (yesterday), I found this wee LTT clinging to the living room window. It flew off after a rest. I like to think it was a good omen ❤️

Switched seats because the critters were crowding me. They also switched seats 🙄😂

Went to order a new sofa for us and a new bed for dad to be delivered to the bungalow before they move. The salespeople were a bit perplexed at not having to give any patter. Walked in and said, "That one. That colour. Yes, I'll have the warranty. Here's the money. Thanks"

Feel all at sea. Either on the verge of tears, overwhelmed, or mad as hell. Must just be a reaction to all the recent stress.

I am home to my lovely house containing my lovely husband and cat 🥰 In the bath with a beer while himself makes dinner. Joy of joys!!!

I've got dad home at last. He had a last unit of blood late tonight, so I stayed so I could bring him home. He's been more openly vulnerable and accepting of my care than ever in his life. I think he's finally realised that I meant it when I said I *want* to care for him and will.

I spend far too long worrying about dogs on TV shows whose fictional owners have long working hours/family crises/nights out/holidays, and they don't mention who's looking after the dog while they're out. No mention of dog walkers/sitters. REASSURE ME, YOU BASTARDS!!!

Thought dad was getting discharged today, but they weren't yet happy with his haemoglobin. Meh. Everything crossed it'll be tomorrow 🤞

It's looking hopeful that dad will come home tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞 He looked a bit better today, and I even managed to make him laugh with an impersonation of the Geordie tramp he had obviously got his slippers from (now in the bin) 😂 He knows he's had a near miss ❤️

Night night ❤️

Went to see the Fatha in hospital today. He's still pretty weak. Mutha can't safely be home alone. I've signed myself off work because I can't be there and here and functioning fully. They're my priority right now.

I'm back up north. Dad has had a nasty gastric bleed clipped under endoscopy today and a blood transfusion. He was quite poorly afterwards but settled now. Might need more blood yet. *massive sigh*

Kenji's brand of care is sticking his pads on me, and I'm absolutely down for that 🥰

Aaaand now dad's been taken to hospital. Bloody hell 🤦‍♀️😌

Another rotten drive home in the rain and dark. Gave dad a hair, beard, moustache, eyebrow, and ear trim. He no longer looks like he's been living in the woods for several decades 😂

It's a pretty one 🌄

Oh God. There's SO MUCH STUFF!!!

The face of someone straight from work and a 4 hour drive to do pre-move admin at mum and dad's 🍺 Shagged-out and so much to do, but also relieved it's finally happening. Mum is better than she's been for 2 years. Partly symptom management at last and, I think, because it's happening 😊

HMP Wandsworth. The early years.

Good morning 😁 open.spotify.com/track/6JVjF2...

I think the full moon is fucking with everyone today. People are being mardy, and patients are expecting to believe the most outrageous nonsense 😂😂😂

Tonight's the night!

Just once, I wish I could use emojis at work, such as 🙄🥴🤦‍♀️and the like. (About management, not patients 😂)

I'm not full-on triskaidekaphobic, but it irks me that 13 is the optimum volume on my bedroom telly.

DOWNLOAD LINEUP IS AMAZING!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Monday? Already??

My old mum is really excited for Christmas. We're going to go round theirs and make dinner, and we'll have both kids home for Christmas, too. It'll be lovely being able to be with them on the day this year 😊🎄

Can't hear this song without thinking of *that* scene... spotify.link/vjeMj5rWXXb

Such a great night with Evil Scarecrow 😊🦀🐓

We are off to see Evil Scarecrow, as their guests! 😁🤖🦀 spotify.link/PCS5vEhIWXb

Ready for the little p̶r̶i̶c̶k̶s̶ darlings to come for their sweets 🎃

My brother's "humour" 😂 Knob.

I am having a celebratory glass, for today I have secured a bungalow for mum and dad, only a mile round the corner from me! I'll be getting the place ready and moving them in early December. Dad is on board, initially reluctant, but now accepting. Mum is excited. I am relieved 🫠🥂

Gave the Christmas cake a good feed of brandy. Can't wait to pile into a slice with cheese and fruit 🎄