We have a lot of people who have offered help, so now we need to organize our efforts.
Many have sent money for Carole's bills, and that is greatly appreciated.
Other areas may be meals, and drives, and babysitting.
I think a few of us may get together soon to talk about this.
I'll get the ball rolling.....
For the time being, I can get Colton home (or to my place) for lunch on school days.
For me to prepare meals to send down to their home would just be cruel. A chef I am not.
I also have a flexible morning schedule, so should either of the kids have a morning appt.,,, dentist or whatever, I can likely make that work.
I can get the kids to school in the morning if weather is bad. I think Paul leaves for work fairly early, and he does not have a car.
Kids today are sheltered from walking it seems, so I am reluctant to drive them every day for their own good, but if the weather warrants it, I will take pity on them and run them up the hill.
I think I know someone who can pick Colton up after school if needed. Again, it may be best to just have this for inclimate days. A judgment call I suppose.
The babysitting might be harder to schedule. I know Paul often does side jobs outside of regular work hours, and Amber does not always seem keen on staying home with Colton.
I would hope that if Paul had an important side job, he would have some notice, and we could have someone either stay with Colton or take him out somewhere. He stays home alone sometimes, and is likely old enough to do so, but I would prefer to see someone with him.
So, anyone else who has offers or ideas, please post or message here if you can or if easier just email to me.
RocketRodHfx@yahoo.com
I have found an online calendar sharing tool offered by Google that looks like it might work for us coordinating our efforts.
I will post the link when I see if it will meet our needs.
RR
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I think that it would be helpful to talk to Colton and Amber about what their likes and dislikes are re: meals...involve them in the planning. I am more than happy to make 2 or so meals a week to drop by. I would suggest that we coordinate so that Carole doesn't have too much in the fridge/freezer at any one time, as there isn't a lot of space. I also think that we need to know what everyone is bringing so that they don't end up with mac n cheese every night....Perhaps we can set up a web based menu so that we can post what we are planning...Re: hanging out with Colton...I am more than happy to do so- can be put on a quick call list- most evenings are flexible for me. Here I think that it will be important to have everyone's contact information including home and work emails, home and work numbers...so that Paul can just let one person know and we can coordinate from there...what about getting groceries? May be a good idea to put a list on the fridge so that Colton and Amber can write things down when they run out....Just for clarification- are we talking short term until Carole gets home or longer term when she is home too?
Yep, I agree with involving the kids.
They are both a bit picky, and we will have to force some veggies on them, but they can pick meals within reason for sure.
As far as short term vs long term, some of the needs will be the same.
Obviously, more needs if she is home.
But either way, getting the kids needed drives, and meals will both be things we can do.
Having Carole home will involve different help, and we will have to see what is needed, and what care can be sent or perhaps hired.
I would definetly be able to help out with some groceries and meals. What about lunches for the kids, do they have a lunch program at school that they attend or maybe could attend? Many schools have a resonably priced lunch program. Let me know what I can do to help.
I have no problem making meals that can be frozen, I still have not mastered cooking for only two so that is no sweat. But I agree it will have to be coordinated so that they don't end up with too much of the same meals all the time. I don't drive so it is more difficult to get around but I don't have a problem chilling with Colton or even going there on Saturday or Sunday if the need is there. Anything I can do I will do it
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