Sleepover "Almost" Gone Wrong

Beginning yesterday afternoon and continuing well into the evening, the city was plagued by a winter storm. As usual, or should I say what has become the "new" normal routine when there is inclement weather, Sharon spent the night and was prepared to sleep in Muddear's room.

Around 10:30 p.m. last night, Muddear wheeled herself into the hallway and began calling for Mike. More than anything, I was curious about what could be the problem - typically when Sharon spends the night, Muddear is only interested in talking to and hanging out with Sharon. To be honest, I was somewhat surprised.

According to Muddear, she had NO idea why "that lady" was in her room! And maybe if someone would have told her that "that lady" was going to be moving in with her she would not be so upset! Therefore, it was time to seek out "the landlord" to figure this problem out! Of course, after many attempts at explaining that Sharon normally spends the night when the weather is bad, Muddear still was not happy about this situation. "That lady" needed to leave her room so she could go to bed!

To end the discussion, or at least to attempt to, I wheeled Muddear into her room explaining yet again that Sharon was only staying for the night - not forever. Once Muddear was in the bed I thought I could escape. Not quite - Muddear decided that if Sharon was going to stay that she needed to turn the lights and the television off so she could go to sleep. We all know that Muddear has no problems going to sleep with either of them on - she does it all the time when I or other granny-sitters sit in her room. This was turning into a classic battle of wills. Muddear wanted things her way or no way.

How did this conundrum end? I had to play mother hen and tell Muddear that this simply is the way it is. If she didn't want to watch television she could go to sleep or she could sit up until she was tired. As for me...I was going to bed! (Sharon smiled sheepishly.)

Snow Day

Yesterday, it snowed 2 inches in the Midwest and the city shutdown! Schools were closed "snow day" and traffic was gridlocked during the morning hours. Can you imagine?

Unfortunately, my aide Sharon had a car accident on the way to work which meant that I spent the day with Muddear. Thank goodness, Sharon wasn't injured but her car was possibly totalled. Actually, I was surprised when Sharon called me - she was hysterical! I spent 10 minutes calming her down and telling her what to do. You know like - call the police, call for a tow truck, etc.

Today, the saga continued...

Sharon wasn't able to get a rental car until late morning/early afternoon and she was "supposed" to arrive at 1:00 p.m. By 1:45 this afternoon, both Mike and I were in a panic because the aide had not arrived. Mike stayed home with Muddear but needed to leave by 3:00 p.m. and I thought I was going to have to leave work earlier than planned.

But it the drama continues on...

Earlier in the week I requested Sharon to arrive an hour early on Friday (tomorrow). Due to the weather, Sharon asked to spend the night to make sure she arrives on time. Please understand that Sharon is NEVER late for work, but since the accident she is terrified to drive. I really like Sharon, but this is a little bizarre. Like, where would she sleep?

However, because there is no way I can be late to work tomorrow morning, I think I am going to let her. (I do have a pullout sofa in the family room.)

Now I have been sucked into the drama.