madhousewife's Journal

I went to the baby shower yesterday for my daughter-in-law. It sounds odd, I don't like her, but I want to. I know her childhood was a bit odd , and I try to take that into account. She has caused a lot of trouble within the family with lies. She left her baby to run with the fair because she didn't want my son to go anywhere without her. She's jealous, insecure, and wants all the attention on her. She is not good with my sons daughter from a previous relationship. It makes it even harder when I don't have my own home and my Mom hates her.

Mom has never been easy to be with, but the dementia makes it even worse. The paranoia, forgetfullness ect are hard to deal with when she gets going. It is exhausting trying to keep up with conversations between her and others, and information she didn't understand and I have to explain, or she forgot. My sister tells her something and then has to call me to repeat, because Mom always gets it wrong. I'm tired!!! She isn't bad enough I could get away with respite care, and she won't go anywhere without me. I am hoping once spring comes I can get out atleast once a month to camp.