Nervy

[poliphilo]

A carton of cream jumps out of the fridge and spreads itself across the floor.

I clean up the cream.

Ailz catches her foot in a cable and my laptop hits the deck.

Ailz says something and I say, "Don't speak to me right now because I don't think I can answer coherently".

I leave her to check that the laptop isn't bust and take a turn round the front garden. I find an apple tree I didn't know was there. I eat an apple.

I hadn't realized I was so close to the edge...

Comments

[veronica-milvus.livejournal.com]

Well, you are very lucky to live in a lovely house in Kent, but nobody is lucky to live with a parent beyond the age of 18!

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

I do get the distinct impression that you two need a break from the constant demands of elderly relatives!

watch out for that third accident.........

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

You've been under a lot of pressure for some time now. At least you know to walk away and take a deep breath.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

Good for you for being able to remove yourself for a bit. I do hope the stress eases soon.

[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

Well, to be honest, a laptop is a pricey item, so getting a little hot under the collar because you aren't sure if it might be broken really is understandable.

Not at Ailz specifically, just at the accident in general, of course.

[sovay]

I hadn't realized I was so close to the edge...

At least you have unexpected apples. And you didn't bite Ailz's head off, which is important.

[athenais.livejournal.com]

Funny how one doesn't think one is quite that close to the edge and then something minor makes you realize you are going to completely lose it if anything else happens. Not fun. I am glad you found apples.

you did good to know you needed to walk away

[faunhaert.livejournal.com]

oy parenting parents is a hard one

you've been doing good
you will continue to

I am proud of you
HUGSSSSSSS