Something that really surprised me: In the past, when I would ask Dad to perform a household chore, I would be totally ignored. I asked him Sunday to unload the dishwasher (a chore I dislike) and he did it, much to my amazement. I then asked him to put the garbage out and he did that as well. In the past he would just ignore me, or tell me he would do it later and then forget about it. Perhaps next I can get him to vacuum and dust - lol!

Today we must go to town - never got there yesterday. We both were outside most of the day and Dad did more physical stuff than he has been doing, including some weeding for me. I haven't done any gardening in so long that today I am all stiff and sore. Late in the morning yesterday Dad disappeared inside and when I questioned him, he said he had eaten lunch - a sandwich (couldn't remember what kind but thought it was a "fruit" sandwich. I checked and saw that he had eaten a turkey sandwich and finished off the strawberries left from Sunday.

So, progress is being made, even tho it's at a snail's pace. I have started a new book - hope it's a good one. I also ordered Pat Conroy's newest - "South of Broad" due out in August. Picking books to order and then ordering them seems to be a "guilty" pleasure for me. I know I shouldn't be running up my credit card account.

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This is a good place to vent, write, think, etc. I a going to write about it on my blog and I'll post the link later.

Since no one seems to be posting here any more I am going to use it to have a conversation with myself. I'm aware that I could probably find an Alzheimer chat room or support area, but I don't want to hear other people's sad stories now. As thankful as I am that Dad survived meningitis, I really miss having adult conversations with him. Not that we could have anything terribly meaningful, but at least we could comment on the news, etc. Now it's just me explaining 100 times a day why his arm hurts. Once in a while answering something from way out in left field - like: did you let all the dogs in? Me: they're both in. Him: No, where are the rest of them. Me: we have 2 dogs and they're both in. Him: well, where are the other dogs that I was playing with all afternoon? Me: You must have been dreaming. And so it goes. I was going to work in the garden all day yesterday - wear myself out physically, but it rained so I spent the day reading - "Renegade" by Richard Wolffe - about Obama's presidential campaign. Had some interesting things to say, but lots of boring stuff too. I like Richard Wolffe - see him often on MSNBC. Today the sun is shining so I will head outside - hope it's not too humid. I need to go to town to get some milk, but if i mention it to Dad he want's to go immediately - even if it's 6 in the morning. On a brighter note: he showered and shaved again today without being reminded.

LOSERS

Happy Easter Everyone---I hope the Easter Bunny was good to all the kiddies!!

We all celebrated Jane's fiftieth last nite. We all had a good time. Today I'm watching a movie on tv. The movie is based a Nora Robert's book, and is actually pretty good.

Later, the boys and I will go over to Jane's and spend the afternoon and evening. But, we will be home in time for Amazing Race. I think we will be finalizing our girl's trip to Philly too.

Ok--maybe next time I look someone else besides me will have blogged!!

Hello outthere..........
Is anyone going to blog anymore?
Joey is at work, Jamie is sleeping.
And, i am doing laundry, yeeees folding and putting it away---slob that I am.
Bruti is in his pen--- was napping until just a bit ago. He got a haircut and shampoo yesterday. The groomer said he has a little diaper rash from too much hair!!!! She said to get desitan. I thought i was done with that!!
OK folks-- now lets hear from UUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!

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