Unexpected Training
Chatting with Miss S a couple of nights ago, she said something that was glaringly obvious, that i’d never considered, and it is totally true and incredibly useful.
Since mum’s illness and the need for carers I have been going over every weekend to do jobs for her. We can’t afford carers at weekends, so i do all i can. Mum is a stickler and likes things her way etc. I am a submissive and liek to please, so I have been doing my best. I also report to Miss S how each visit goes and she of course, being such a kind person always asks how my mum is.
Mum is very particular about how stairs are cleaned, how windows are cleaned, how a dishwasher is used (if at all) She has plans and rotas for everything.
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During our chats this week Miss S pointed out that I was getting some great training in housekeeping and how it would benefit her tremendously when i resume my maid duties at hers. (And when i can retire and serve her more fully)
I had never seen it this way, but it has opened my eyes and made doing mum’s jobs more fulfiiling than it already was. I can’t tell mum about my private life, but i did thank her for her guidance and buy her some flowers for yesterdays visit.
It’s all made me realise how lucky I am.
Thank you Miss S
Thank you mum
PS — sorry about not posting much — life/work/illness/mum have all stopped me at points
