it has been awhile. I don't even know if I can remember what has happened since we last talked. I know, considering the exciting life I lead and all. Well, let's see... I went and looked at a group home for Alex. It is an apartment building with common areas on the main floor (living room, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and laundry) and two bedroom "apartments" on the 2nd floor. Each apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a living area. I met the staff but none of the individuals living there as they were all out and about. There is 24 hour supervision and I liked the set-up and the idea that Alex would have a space of his own when he wanted time away. And he can decorate it any way he would want to once he moved in. When I talked to Alex about this at home he told me very adamantly that he would not be moving out and he would be living right here. I can see this is going to take many discussions. I am sure it is very confusing to him. I mean why would he want to move out and why would we want him to move out? And just to be clear, I'm not in any hurry to see him leave - I've always thought 21 would be the ideal age for him to try life "on his own" but if a good spot becomes available things might happen more quickly. As it is Alex is spending more time away from us in outside activities, respite, etc. I feel so guilty, like I am abandoning him or something as I am here and all. But we have been told this is good and it is part of the transition. Okay... but I still feel guilty - like I'm a lady of leisure without responsibilities. Dang it where are my bon-bons?
Yes, yes, yes, I have been watching Dancing with the Stars. I'm glad that Kristin or Kristy or Christa or whatever her name is went home last night but it must have been a huge slap in the face to her as Chas Bono is still in the running even though he can barely move his he/she butt across the room. Speaking of Chas, I find him kind of likable and could care less about his sexual gender orientation as long as he doesn't show up at my door like a Jehovah's Witness asking me to check out his "Watchtower". Then again, I wouldn't want anyone showing up at my door asking for that unless it was Kyle Chandler or Rob Lowe or My Mario or ...
So moving on, Syd reorganized the bathroom cupboard above the toilet (the most poorly designed concept EVER) and now every time I open that cupboard door something falls out and lands in the toilet. So far it has been primarily fingernail polish which then goes in the garbage. I wonder how long until the girls notice their supply is dwindling...
TTFN... and NEVER install a cupboard over your toilet no matter how short on space you may be - it's a BAD decision. Trust me.
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