So last night was one of those nights where I got THE LOOK from Kathy. It seems there was a wad of something black on the floor. I thought perhaps it was the dreaded huge hair ball in my path on the rug in the bedroom. So I said something to Kathy while at the same time going into the bathroom to get some toilet paper in order to pick up the wad of whatever it was on the rug. By the time I got back to where it was Kathy had picked it up..in her bare hands. EwEw..She saw me with the toilet paper and said what are you doing??? Along with the comment was THE LOOK and then the snicker...I preceded to give her the toilet paper and left her to the disposal of whatever it was. She said it was a wad of lint...sure ... I am NOT buying it...
Buddy was wide open this morning as usual. He had plenty of Buddy kisses for us when we woke up and started to move in the bed. We didn't take him to the dog park like we usually do on Friday's. But he seemed okay with it. We did spend alot of time with Mutti today.
Today started at The Heritage a senior living community where Kathy's Mom, whom I affectionately call Mutti, lives. We awoke early and the three of us took a brisk walk around the block. While we walked Mutti would kick whatever was in her path, pine cones, gum balls, or rocks. She also began whistling. I was not sure at what or why. She just looked into the wooded areas and whistled with intent and passion. Well it seems that she was talking to the birds with her whistling. I found all of this very entertaining and amusing also very thought provoking. I learn so much from Mutti each and every time that I am around her. She lives in the moment and cherishes each and every one of those moments with her smile and her grace. This week has been interesting because we have spent alot of time together. Last night someone came up to our table while we were having dinner and asked Mutti is this your family...well Mutti put her arm out and touched Kathy on the shoulder and said this is my daughter Kathy. Then she looked over at me and said this is a very very special friend of the family Jill. My heart fell just a bit. Unbeknownst to me later on when I left the table to fetch us some coffee Kathy leaned over to her and said Mom you can say that Jill is your daughter or daughter-in-law. This disease is very baffling at times because Mutti not to long before this incident knew who I was and what "part" that I play in the family so to speak.
Today was The Heritage fundraiser for Alzheimer's. It was Hot Dog Day. We sat outside under a big umbrella at one of the many tables on the patio and enjoyed our Hot Dog. We took many pictures of the event. It was a good time and Mutti seemed to be present for the most part.
Tonight we have a play to go that Barb her youngest daughter is in. It is the female version of The Odd Couple. We are suppose to meet Mutti for dinner over at The Heritage and then head out to the play. I can't wait to see what adventures await us...
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