Trying to stay patient…

Every day is difficult when you have kids and their great-grandparents living in the same house. We own the house now… Reality says we’ll have Marc’s grandparents here for the rest of their lives. I keep trying to be patient with them. I keep trying to let things roll off my back.

But seriously? It’s hard to do such a thing.

Alzheimer’s disease is difficult when it’s just one person living with someone who can care for them, or if they live in a retirement community with lots of help. Having kids around who don’t fully understand the disease makes it more difficult. Add in another person who has dementia? (or something similar to it) and you’re simply screwed!

My daughter has ADHD, and my son has a few other things, but the meds the doctor tried, didn’t help. My littlest (thank goodness) only has asthma. I can handle that! I have it, I know the routine! But the boy? (10 yr old) not so much! I run out of patience for him A LOT! The grandmother? I try and try to be patient… but it’s difficult when you say something, and five minutes later, she doesn’t remember.

I’m so tired of all this stress! I wish there were more options for us.

Unfortunately… there isn’t.