It is Sunday----Spring begins to-day-- a " spring in yer step"----seems appropriate to-day-- I see that some of you have spotted a robin-- I have not---yet---but, I'm sure that Mother Robin that raised her one wee baby last summer, will make her way back here --with the wee one---We still have ice and snow, but, I can see the driveway now in spots popping thru the ice.
This morning , Lopez decided he wanted to walk the back road--so, good thing I had my cleats on--AND---he did his business back there--which, to me, is an act of God, because then I can turn around and come back home! ---
Yesterday, Himself went into the sunroom, to take big Beau out and he didn't return--for ages--- and it was dark---about 9pm--- so--out I went, and no Himself-- Lord love a Duck! --I spotted him, on the driveway, IN HIS SLIPPERS----- shovelling snow--Snow had fallen from the roof and was sitting on the bricks in front of the garage-- I could not believe it!-----IN HIS BEDROOM SLIPPERS----I know that one cannot see the ice on these bricks--plus-- He has already fallen at least 3 times--had to be sewn up--his head and his arms----He could not see anything wrong with the whole scene-
-I do my best to watch him, but, there are times it is just impossible-- I would NEVER wear my slippers outside-- but----I have to accept that I cannot always be there to watch him--He should realize the problems of walking outside in bedroom slippers--I can only do so much--- and have to accept that sometimes it is just not enough-
I took time yesterday to play the piano--I LOVE MY PIANO---I have not been asked to play at Carnegie Hall ever, --or--for the Queen---but--- the piano sure does relax my soul-----Perhaps dancing to-day will be a good thing also--We are so fortunate to live where we do---
I will enjoy the day--even if I have to hide all himself's bedroom slippers---(That might be a good idea!)_
How precious. Shoveling snow in slippers. And in the dark..maybe it’s time for an Apple Watch connected to your phone. That way all you have to do is press find my watch and walk-in talkie to him. He can call you too.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter wears her Mum’s watch while she’s out playing when they are in a caravan park, and can ring her any time. She also rings me and her aunties if her play mates are boring her ,or fighting with her! Not sure what I can do from 50 k away!
I will definitely look into that--Lynda
DeleteWhat a scenario. Sigh. Sure glad himself made it safely back in the house. No...you can't watch him every minute.
ReplyDeleteSo GLAD to hear you played your piano. Please keep it up. Sure, add dancing today. Why not.
Be safe,well and warm.
Hugs dear lady.
I agree you can't watch himself every minute. But what if he had wandered farther away...in the dark...not dressed for the weather? So sorry to say Lynda but when the time comes that his life is in danger perhaps it is time for you to think about making other arrangements. No one ever wants to go into a care facility but sometimes it is the safest place to be.
ReplyDeleteOh Willow --I do know that--but--it isn't that time yet-- Hopefully I can keep him safe--but--he is SO soooooo stubborn--- I will remember yer advice tho Lynda-
DeleteMy DH suffers from dementia, too, and would tend to wander. We finally solved the problem by hanging bells on the exterior doors. They sound a warning when he tries to go outside and I'm in another room. There are just too many dangers. We don't have bears or a big lake...I would be sooo worried.
ReplyDeleteWhatta great idea! I will do that--Thank yu Lynda
DeleteYes, with the rain we’ve had, the robins are chubby – plenty of worms. And boy are they tweeting away. Very territorial. Mating! Nesting.
ReplyDeleteGood job, little Lopez! You made your Mom happy!
OH MY GOODNESS! Himself scooping snow in his bedroom slippers! Lord have mercy. YOU DO have your hands full. *SIGH** And probably no amt of lecturing would make a difference. Yup . . . you can only do so much.
Happy you got to play your piano! It is relaxing for the mind and soul.
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Oh no, what a fright, to not know where Himself is. Time to check out places where he might have to go at some point, to be prepared before hand. Just in case. So it would not be a rush decision. Scary fir both of you. Have heard so many awful stories, better to be safe. Darn it all!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear himself made it safely back inside. My goodness....house slippers.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you played your piano!
Have a safe, well, pleasant day.
Lynda, Himself is cared for by his inner being (the part still in Spirit). He will be fine until it's time for him to transition. It's a fact of life for all life. It sure is hard for us to accept, though.
ReplyDeleteI'd never go out in my slippers, either. He probably just thought it would be a quick trip but got distracted.
I am happy you have your piano. Mucic soothes my soul, too.
I have no bananas, either. Might also get them tomorrow. IF I can think of other things I want to buy.
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ReplyDelete((Hugs)) I admire your strength. Have a beautiful first day of Spring!
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough one... you knew he'd gone out, but kind of didn't realize how long he'd been gone for a while. Glad he didn't go far, and that you got him back inside and warm!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to play your piano. My mom loved playing the piano and I still remember lying in bed listening to her at night. So relaxing. Daisy and I had a very short walk today - first one since mid-November. Tomorrow we're expecting 60 degrees - more melting! Another walk will be on the to do list!
ReplyDeleteWe have Robins and Cardinals and several other species crowding around our bird feeder..poor babes are hungry. The Robins are digging around
ReplyDeletein the yard because of the rain...hope they all find a nice juicy worm.
Happy Spring !!
I was surprised I actually saw a robin this morning for this first time when walking the dog. Something to think about - himself going out like that and how to know if he does it. Lopez is being good - hope he keeps it up. Be careful going to the store in the morning if it's slippery out.
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