One more time, and, yes, seriously. NO!

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Okay, our little chat went fairly well.  I have been working on getting the ac in.  I cut the insulation.  I looked for screws for one of the parts but could not find them so found others that sort of work.  Between this, that, and the other thing, the heat, and being tired, I was stumbling more than sprinting through the task.  Mom made dinner.  She isn't used to the speed of my grill, so the roast was a little dry.  Still, it was good enough.  Corn and a glass of milk, or three, on the side, for me.  Then, before I finished eating, she was already planning what I would be doing after dinner.  Then, when dinner was finished for sure, and we were sitting on the patio, she restated her list of tasks and then started adding to it.  No!  I've still got the ac to put in and I am done on the side.  Today is over.  That's it.  I didn't get bent about it, if I think she did.  I looked her square in the eyes and said, one more time, "No". 

I don't care if that hurt her feelings this time.  I don't care if she didn't like that.  I've told her three times and I won't negotiate.  Further, I let her know, that Sunday, Monday, and maybe Tuesday, depending on when I can get back to it, is the next time I might work.  And when I work I will be doing the spare bathroom and at my normal pace.  I will not be able to help her.  The only exception is for the garden.  No rose bushes will be moved, no weird plants that aren't even edible will be planted or replanted, and I'd rather we not cook as I don't want to lose time with dishes.  No.  With the ac in, if it works, a midafternoon nap might help me get back to my feet for doing my stuff quicker, but I am not going to waste my time doing... fucking rose bushes, or some job she sees or creates that wasn't on the list, or just to cater to her.  Need a soda?  That's what feet are for.  I don't ask, I don't serve, unless I happen to be going that way.  She begs as well as Sassy, but Sassy has learned too.  No!

No fuss but there it is.

Tomorrow we are going to Mass.  I am hoping to be ready and going in time to make it to confession first.  I always twitch before these, but they are so worth it.  Something like a cold shower that turns warm?  Something like that.  We might go in for a bit of shopping, she wants flowers and this or that.  I have a few things on my list.  But mostly tomorrow is a day off.  And I mean it, NO.

Oh, right.  I received a letter from the V.A. saying optometry... or such... was too busy to see me.  So they are giving me leeway to go to a pre-approved local doc, for the checkup and for new glasses since I am over 10%.  I always thought we had to be 100% to see optometry.  Or at least 50%.  I think it is 50% for dentistry.  At a 100% I don't even have a co-pay.  If anything improves, I have three things that would be 70% or more by themselves now.  Service connected for what that really matters anymore.  I've become suspicious that, like the IRS, politics plays a part in who, how, when, where.  No, I don't trust them.  And, really?  Why should I?  Never mind.  I tried to call in today but they weren't open, not until Monday I believe.  I'll... get on that.

Well... to cool down for the night...  To check the ac...  Perhaps a shower before bedtime...  But not much else.  Yeah, I'm cooked.  Good night.