The Inadvertent Carer

Tuesday The plan for today had been for Lesley to go to her dad’s while The Dog and I worked out a way to keep…

Sunday A deliberately quiet day today for The Dog’s benefit. Well, mostly. We’ve come to recognise that…

Wednesday “Got any thoughts on where we take The Dog today?” “Nope.” We were both a bit short…

Friday We deliberately gave ourselves a slow day today to get over the journey to Mum’s house yesterday. Our…

Tuesday A busy day for Lesley today – taking some of her dad’s stuff to charity shops, a visit to the…

Saturday Too hot. Again. Woke up at 3am in need of a drink. Got back from the kitchen to find The Dog on my side of…

Saturday “So are we going to your dad’s today then?” “No. I can’t face going there. Not…

Friday For the second time in a few days, The Dog inexplicably bailed on a favourite walk. Once again she started out…

Wednesday The Dog has been having a rough time over the past few days. Lesley was out for a long time on Monday and I…