Of Mice And Men

[poliphilo]

My mother was up at five, needing attention. I find it hard to get back to sleep after this kind of awakening.

Hygiene becomes an issue. We're taking up the bathroom carpet and replacing it with vinyl. Should we be thinking of doing the same with my mother's bedroom carpet? I've had to give the area around the commode a good scrubbing  twice this week.

I've been keeping the bird food in the garage. This morning I found a mouse had made itself a nest among the fat balls. It's a plump,, sleek little mouse. I've moved the bulk of the food into the house, but I'm leaving the nest intact.

Comments

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

We had these issues with my MiL in the last months and we couldn't always be there being a long way off, so do the best you can and if vinyl flooring helps then go for it. We relied on a (very good) home help when we couldn't be there and she was worth every penny- worth her weight in gold, indeed.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I think vinyl in the bedroom is a last resort. My mother wouldn't be keen (as much as anything because she hates spending money) and the disruption would upset her. For the time being I think we need to regard the "accidents" as just that and hope they won't be repeated.