My grandfather has 2 appts not back to back at the same place, but will also have to wait up to an hour for the new prescription to be filled after. So, we will be gone almost 4 hours and my problem is my wild loud ADHD/ODD son will be with us because I have no other care for him. He gets bored and acts up after 10 minutes. My dad and I been begging my grandpa to pay someone else to take him for over two weeks. Well, this morning I complained to my grandpa again how bad its going to be I wish he would ask the old care taker or neighbor. He said fine he will ask if I want. yeah!!!!!
Not yeah!!! My dad called him to confirm he was getting that ride and he said " No, it will be fine with my grandson" WHAT!!!! 99% of the time my son is loud and nasty mouth, jumping up and down, causing a scene. Yes, I discipline my son but when its not necessary to take him out until he gets more types of therapy/meds... why should everyone go through it? And yes my grandfather has been out several times with him and every last time time gets upset at him and cant stand it. He says he will just walk out and skip his appts then. Its hard enough to handle my son alone but to have my disabled grandpa too? Yikes!!
Well, here's my horrible idea, reason for question. Should I just tell him I flat out refuse to take him to the appt which will cause a major war? Do I go and suffer knowing whats going to happen so when it does we can still fight about how bad it was and how I told him so and how Im going to be upset with him because I cant hack the extra stress? When I work he has no choice but to have others take him ( yes Im looking into the people you all suggested, waiting on calls back!!!) But UNTIL I work, he still refuses anyone else anyways. Its always an argument.
Thank you again Maggie :)
But I'm betting they'll be able to help you.
But you gave me a great idea, I will call them shortly and ask if they have someone that can care for him whiles he there!! I never thought of that!!! Im sure there is someone there that can help right?
Thank you :)
Take your son to lunch, do some bonding time, go window shopping, take him to a video game parlor, whatever, and if you're not IMMEDIATELY ready to pick up your dad, tell the nurse so when she calls. "I'll be there for him in 30 minutes."