Hi Everyone!
After my post this morning, Laura dropped off Jane for our trip to Draper. After I got Jane loaded in the car, she wanted Dalton to go with, so I called Lisa and we picked up Dalton. We all went to Einstein's, as usual, and picked up our breakfast. Dalton got to see his aunt (Christian's sister, Trisha) who works there. There we drove to Draper, with our usual stop at the store for lunch ingredients.
When we got to Mom and Dad's, it was pretty ob vious that they hadn't been doing much yet today. I was a little concerned because Mom didn't seem as responsive as usual, but after about 20 minutes she had moved to her Jazzy and was in the kitchen while I was cleaning. The rest of the morning was normal. I wasn't able to stay and visit because I had an appointment with Bill at the University, so we all left at 11:30.
The most memorable thing is that Dad show likes to keep the house VERY warm. It was nice to go out into the snow (yes, it was snowing) to head home.
Loves!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Last Week
It is now Friday morning, 7:54 a.m. I will be leaving in about an hour to go pick up Jane and go to Draper. I just realized that I never posted last week, so here I am now!
I took Jane and her little sister, Megan, with me last week. Chris and Laura went on a long weekend vacation without the kids for their birthdays, so I had both of them until after church on Sunday. It wasn't really very easy having Megan in Draper with me, she is still too little to get a lot of work done efficiently. Mom kept telling Dad "watch her" or "get her". She would climb behind the wood stove and Dad would have to go around and get her. So, today, only Jane is coming with me.
On Sunday, Deborah and I went and played cards. We only had time to play three hands because Deborah had to be back by 7:00 for something (I think it was a fireside). We also made the bed for them, Dad had washed the sheets before we went out. He has a hard time making the bed himself the way Mom wants it done.
I will write again after this week's trip. I am anticipating another normal Friday!
I took Jane and her little sister, Megan, with me last week. Chris and Laura went on a long weekend vacation without the kids for their birthdays, so I had both of them until after church on Sunday. It wasn't really very easy having Megan in Draper with me, she is still too little to get a lot of work done efficiently. Mom kept telling Dad "watch her" or "get her". She would climb behind the wood stove and Dad would have to go around and get her. So, today, only Jane is coming with me.
On Sunday, Deborah and I went and played cards. We only had time to play three hands because Deborah had to be back by 7:00 for something (I think it was a fireside). We also made the bed for them, Dad had washed the sheets before we went out. He has a hard time making the bed himself the way Mom wants it done.
I will write again after this week's trip. I am anticipating another normal Friday!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Haircut and Chicken Soup
Hi y'all!
This weekend was pretty much the same as always for the trips to Draper. Jane and I went together, they all watched Mickey Mouse while I straightened up. I did, however, also cut Dad's hair. I buzz it for him whenever Mom tells him that he needs a haircut. I did notice that he has a sore, about the size of a nickel, on his neck on the left side a little behind and below his ear. He didn't seem to know how he got it. When I mentioned it, Mom said that she has been trying to get him to go to the doctor to get it checked out. I don't remember seeing it last time I cut his hair, and it appeared to be healing and didn't seem to be infected at all. So, I will see how it looks next time I cut his hair. If it is not getting any better, then I will push the doctor visit.
As you know, I cook lunch for them on Fridays, and then on Sunday I take out whatever I made for dinner for them to have when they want. (They have usually already ate dinner by the time I get there.) When I go back on Friday, sometimes the container is empty and cleaned out, sometimes it is on the counter and still needs to be cleaned, and sometimes it is still in the fridge. If it is still in the fridge, I usually decide to either leave it for a couple of a more days (depending on what it is and if it will keep), or I dump it out and clean the container to take home. I really don't care if they eat it or not, I just want them to have options.
Last Sunday I took out some homemade chicken noodle soup. They hadn't eaten it, and I hadn't cleaned out the container yet. I came to the kitchen and was getting the broom to clean the floor, when Dad came in through the back door. He had the empty container in his hand. I know that Mom probably told him to dump it out while I was cleaning the bathrooms so that I would think they had eaten it. He told me how good it was! I felt bad for catching him when they were trying to not hurt my feelings. I just pretended like I didn't know what he was doing so I wouldn't hurt his feelings! We are all so protective!
Sunday, no one was available to go with me to play cards, so I just drove down for a visit. We talked about Bill and Morgan's wedding (they want to get married in the back yard), the family reunion, and Aunt Bonnie (they were having a birthday party for her in their back yard). I took out some rice with green peppers and hamburger casserole thingy. We will see if it is still there on Friday!
This weekend was pretty much the same as always for the trips to Draper. Jane and I went together, they all watched Mickey Mouse while I straightened up. I did, however, also cut Dad's hair. I buzz it for him whenever Mom tells him that he needs a haircut. I did notice that he has a sore, about the size of a nickel, on his neck on the left side a little behind and below his ear. He didn't seem to know how he got it. When I mentioned it, Mom said that she has been trying to get him to go to the doctor to get it checked out. I don't remember seeing it last time I cut his hair, and it appeared to be healing and didn't seem to be infected at all. So, I will see how it looks next time I cut his hair. If it is not getting any better, then I will push the doctor visit.
As you know, I cook lunch for them on Fridays, and then on Sunday I take out whatever I made for dinner for them to have when they want. (They have usually already ate dinner by the time I get there.) When I go back on Friday, sometimes the container is empty and cleaned out, sometimes it is on the counter and still needs to be cleaned, and sometimes it is still in the fridge. If it is still in the fridge, I usually decide to either leave it for a couple of a more days (depending on what it is and if it will keep), or I dump it out and clean the container to take home. I really don't care if they eat it or not, I just want them to have options.
Last Sunday I took out some homemade chicken noodle soup. They hadn't eaten it, and I hadn't cleaned out the container yet. I came to the kitchen and was getting the broom to clean the floor, when Dad came in through the back door. He had the empty container in his hand. I know that Mom probably told him to dump it out while I was cleaning the bathrooms so that I would think they had eaten it. He told me how good it was! I felt bad for catching him when they were trying to not hurt my feelings. I just pretended like I didn't know what he was doing so I wouldn't hurt his feelings! We are all so protective!
Sunday, no one was available to go with me to play cards, so I just drove down for a visit. We talked about Bill and Morgan's wedding (they want to get married in the back yard), the family reunion, and Aunt Bonnie (they were having a birthday party for her in their back yard). I took out some rice with green peppers and hamburger casserole thingy. We will see if it is still there on Friday!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Since I didn't post last week, I have copied and pasted the update from facebook. Thanks Nancy!
Hi Kids,
I went and visited Mom & Dad today. Mom is doing so good, when getting from her jazzy to her chair she actually applied weight to her legs and almost stood up. She got a perm yesterday and looked great. Dad was happy and in good spirits too. We took down their Christmas lights which mad Dad happy. Before we left Mom told Dad to give us the big jar of mixed nuts, Dad asked which was the big one, that started a discussion I didnt want to hear so I quickly changed the subject. They were getting tired. All in all it was a great visit, they both looked good.
Love ya, Nancy
I went and visited Mom & Dad today. Mom is doing so good, when getting from her jazzy to her chair she actually applied weight to her legs and almost stood up. She got a perm yesterday and looked great. Dad was happy and in good spirits too. We took down their Christmas lights which mad Dad happy. Before we left Mom told Dad to give us the big jar of mixed nuts, Dad asked which was the big one, that started a discussion I didnt want to hear so I quickly changed the subject. They were getting tired. All in all it was a great visit, they both looked good.
Love ya, Nancy
Thanks for the update. KatieJo called and told me she just got off the phone with mom. She said they had a great talk.
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Thanks Nancy, I am happy to hear it! Thanks fir all you do, you are wonderful.
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Thanks from me too. Mom and Dad have been on my mind lately. I am glad to hear they are doing good. Love you guys.
Karrie Petty Phillips March 2 at 8:55pm
Did you know that it has been over six months since they have called 911? After three calls last summer I think that is wonderful! They were doing pretty good when I was there on Friday. On Sunday, Mom wanted to play an extra round of hand and foot, which was wonderful because the game had already gone longer than usual. She also demonstrated her new Jazzy for Deborah. I was also out there on Tuesday morning dropping off some Kirkland drink to them. Thanks for taking care of all the outside stuff Nancy! I am exctied for the reunion this summer!
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