I'm feeling a little more relaxed at home right now. I am constantly trying to figure out ways to make my home safer for my Mom. I just put alarms on all the doors, so now she can't open a door without setting off an alarm. She has already tried to leave the house three times during the night. Luckily she was caught before she got to the outside stairs. She's not happy with the alarms but at least the rest of us feel she is safer.

I know my working the 11pm-7am shift is hard on everyone but it is the only shift I can work and keep my Mom at home. It also makes it easier on everyone else in the family (In my opinion). The only thing they have to do to help is sleep while they are watching her. How hard is that? Yet they still BITCH when given the chance.

Things are going pretty good at work right now. Now that I have an assigned ward things are a little less stressful. Knowing where you are going every night help relieve that stress. I hated floating. Now I can really get to know my patients. The RN I am working with right now is a little peculiar but I sure in time I will adjust to her ways. She's a lot more distant than most people, however, I am sure I will win her over.

My Mom's birthday is coming up Feb. 1st so I will have to plan something special. Maybe we can go to the Cape for a couple of days. Somewhere with an indoor pool. I am sure she would enjoy that. I will have to check the Internet for any deals on motels.

I love you Mom and thanks!!