Friday, 9-18

Writing from Mom's. Mom looks much better today. She got dressed up for Mass and even felt up to putting on makeup.

We had a nice lunch together, although I wish i could get her to stop feeling like she has to take care of me. She insisted on doing the dishes, but I only agreed if she would let me do the ones after supper. it is good to see her being pesty again. She seemed so defeated on Tuesday after getting home from the hospital.

We spoke about her hydration and now she is making sure she drinks her 8 cups a day. i brought her a 4 cup huge cup tat she only has to fill twice, so it will be easier for her to remember how much she has had.

During lunch she talked about all sorts of things with enthusiasm, which I hadn't see for a bit. I am going to tell on her because she keeps nagging me about doing things for her. She needs to know that it is about time she get waited on for a change!!

Derek loaded up a new computer for me with lots of photos, which we both enjoyed after lunch. She really enjoyed seeing the photos Paul sent of Paul Cifrino's funeral and Mary's first day of preschool as well as some that Derek had emailed
to me.

She wants to try using the email again, mainly so she can see photos you are all sending.

Her back is bothering her today, so she decided not to go down and watch me swim. She wants to cheer me on!!! I am taking advantage of the pool here to get some exercise on long days here.

Nancy has already given me some positive feedback on this blog. Thanks, Nancy.

I will be able to copy and paste any tidbits anyone wants me to add in here.

I will be finishing up the photo collage from the photos Mom had all over here. we had to declutter things for the new housekeeper.

Oh, yea, Mom's now got a housekeeper in every two weeks. That took a very long time to get her to agree to. Holly is very nice and seemed to take to Mom immediately. Holly especially loved her sense of humor. I hear banging in the kitchen - need to see what she is up to!!!