Bits and Pieces

Caring for my dad is much akin to caring for a toddler. I have to have all of my attention him and a small portion on what needs to be done otherwise. Except that one can train a toddler. But one cannot teach a stubborn old dog new tricks.

It seems that it’s taken me nearly 10 years to figure out that the only way I’m going to get anything done is to do it in bits and pieces. Especially now that Dad requires much more care. There is no focus on it until it’s done. There is only focus on Dad’s safety.

Success comes in tiny increments. The clothes hung on the line. Later brought back in. Got my teeth brushed. Played three scales. Wrote four lines. Yep just like with a toddler. Bits and pieces.

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