Aren’t we all just WIPs? (Works in progress) Maybe life is a work in progress. No, I don’t know what I am talking about. It is early, I have been up for a long time, already spent a fairly productive hour at the Smith and have a load-in and show to look forward to today. And another early morning tomorrow – and longish day. Sunday, I sort of get to rest, if being on call for two showings of a movie is considered restful…

Lately, my brother has taken to calling early in the morning – mom seems to be awake more often at that time-ish. That is to the good. His calling any time is to the good, I think. The bad part is that sometimes mom isn’t all that awake and I have to get up and answer the phone and give it to her. I really, really, really hate getting up early. I am a night owl. If I am in bed and heading to sleep before 2 am it is an early night for me. And getting up at 6 or 6:30 means I get only 4 or 5 hours of sleep. And I think I need more beauty rest than that. At least that is what the mirror is telling me.

Meanwhile, we got a new railing put up in the bathroom – and one will be going up in the hall soon. All in an effort to make mom feel less scared and wobbly when she is heading to and from the bathroom. Fred, who helps out at the Smith a lot, is doing the work. He does such good work!

Our usual aide is taking vacation starting today. Poo. Mom doesn’t really like the other aides. Oh well, we will all survive. Vacation! I would love a vacation. Not a staycation. I want to get away. Preferably far, far away. I saw a really good deal to Costa Rica – $700 including air for 5 nights I think. I didn’t look at it too closely as it isn’t feasible just now. I need to get a lot of ducks in a row before that can happen. Or any vacation at all. Heck, finding two hours to be away is starting to be a bit of a challenge. Maybe I will get my act together and start getting more help lined up. Anything is possible.

By the way, I am still playing Fallout Shelter – and I am trying GTA 4. I don’t like it as well as I liked Saints Row – Saints Row is just way more over the top. Anyway, I just like to play.