It was 55 degrees and sunny today! Crazy weather.
Dan went to MB solo tonight (I had to work) and arrive just around 6pm. He brought some doughnuts with him. Popa woke up, ate one doughnut and went back to sleep. He did not even say hello, what brings you here. He was still spitting up a storm.
Summary:
1. They ate in their room, Momu does not want to go to the dining room anymore.
2. She will go home and take care of both of them, she will be fine.
3. She has a new idea of renting out 2 rooms to college students.
4. Her new shoes are too small.
5. Popa was awake for about 5 seconds.
6. Momu needs her glasses checked, lenses are loose.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday Saturday Sunday January 27,28 and 29, 2012
Dad came for the weekend and he and I had a meeting with Amy (social worker) on Friday afternoon. It was all about updates on Momu and Popa and about how to approach the 'going home' question that Momu says almost daily. Long story short - the approach is (and it is not a lie) is that the doctors are still evaluating Momu to determine her current state and some more tests will be run during the upcoming weeks. She needs 24/7 care and poses a risk to be unsupervised. Nothing we did not know already. Amy had that same discussion with Momu on Friday afternoon, but by Saturday she had forgotten - so bottom line is just go with the flow.
The new bed arrived and the room has been re-arranged.
Dad took them both out for dinner on Friday - local pub across the street - he said it was not that bad, Popa controlled his spitting habit.
On Saturday we both took Momu to TJMaxx for a little shopping outing. She got some new black mary jane shoes, a bed spread and some candy. She was pretty happy - but totally pooped afterwards.
The new bed arrived and the room has been re-arranged.
Dad took them both out for dinner on Friday - local pub across the street - he said it was not that bad, Popa controlled his spitting habit.
On Saturday we both took Momu to TJMaxx for a little shopping outing. She got some new black mary jane shoes, a bed spread and some candy. She was pretty happy - but totally pooped afterwards.
Dad took them both out for Chinese food on Saturday night and said it was the worst experience ever - Popa's habits were totally out of control and Momu was getting very upset. While she enjoys going out, I think it may be with out him in the future.
Momu wore her new shoes to lunch on Sunday.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday January 26, 2012
Dan and I arrived around 4:10 - both were awake and tv was on. I told Momu that Hunter was sick so their trip would be postponed a few weeks. She was extremely disappointed. But I reminded her that Dad was coming so that made it a bit better.
Momu was in 'lets go home mode' today. She wants Dad to take her kitchen table and easel home. Then when they are able to leave MB she asked me to drive them home. I truly ignored her comments. Momu did acknowledge that Popa was not eating anything. I told the nurse and they are aware.
The phychiatrist (spelling?) came in to speak to Momu - they were gone for about 10 minutes. Then she asked Dan and I to step into the hallway. She told us that Momu really does not want to stay. The doctor is ordering some neuro physh tests because in the 10 minute interview she was only border line dimentia. Then she asked us about some basic history so we explained how she ended up at MB and that helped the doc alot. She knows Dad and I are meeting with Amy (social worker) tomorrow which is why she did Momus quick assessment today. She agreed no way can she care for Popa at home. In fact, based on how the test results come back, Momu MAY be able to leave but w/only 24/7 care. But the better thing that Momu told the doctor was there was no way she would leave w/out Popa. Momu's 'go home' trigger today was really about getting Popa home to be seen by their doctor because of his lack of eating.
Thats all until tomorrow - thankfully the policitcal arena is keeping Momu quite content.
Momu was in 'lets go home mode' today. She wants Dad to take her kitchen table and easel home. Then when they are able to leave MB she asked me to drive them home. I truly ignored her comments. Momu did acknowledge that Popa was not eating anything. I told the nurse and they are aware.
The phychiatrist (spelling?) came in to speak to Momu - they were gone for about 10 minutes. Then she asked Dan and I to step into the hallway. She told us that Momu really does not want to stay. The doctor is ordering some neuro physh tests because in the 10 minute interview she was only border line dimentia. Then she asked us about some basic history so we explained how she ended up at MB and that helped the doc alot. She knows Dad and I are meeting with Amy (social worker) tomorrow which is why she did Momus quick assessment today. She agreed no way can she care for Popa at home. In fact, based on how the test results come back, Momu MAY be able to leave but w/only 24/7 care. But the better thing that Momu told the doctor was there was no way she would leave w/out Popa. Momu's 'go home' trigger today was really about getting Popa home to be seen by their doctor because of his lack of eating.
Thats all until tomorrow - thankfully the policitcal arena is keeping Momu quite content.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday January 24, 2012
I had about a 20 min visit today. When I arrived momu told me Donna was coming. I thought she had her days mixed uP because it was already 4:00
They were both dressed and awake. I reminded Momu about The State of the Union address tonight. But since she was glued to MSNBC she knew about it and immediately started in about the Republican 'babies'
At 4:35 Donna did arrive! We finally met and I left so they could enjoy their visit! Donna came with cupcakes but more importantly some beer.
They were both dressed and awake. I reminded Momu about The State of the Union address tonight. But since she was glued to MSNBC she knew about it and immediately started in about the Republican 'babies'
At 4:35 Donna did arrive! We finally met and I left so they could enjoy their visit! Donna came with cupcakes but more importantly some beer.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday January 22, 2012
Dan and I arrived at 1:00 not sure what to expect given momu called me yesterday to tell me not to come because she was feeling low and did not get dressed. Popa was awake and talking to Dan. Momu was sleeping but dressed. About 10 min later she woke up and told me she has given up on Popa.
Popa was in good spirits and kept asking what day it was and where he was. He does know that we only live 5 miles away.
I brought a cold beer for Momu and opened it as soon as she woke up. I also brought her another James Patterson book. She likes the gory quick reads.
I turned her on the the show Toddlers and Tiaras - great show if you really need a good laugh!
No mention of going home.
Popa was in good spirits and kept asking what day it was and where he was. He does know that we only live 5 miles away.
I brought a cold beer for Momu and opened it as soon as she woke up. I also brought her another James Patterson book. She likes the gory quick reads.
I turned her on the the show Toddlers and Tiaras - great show if you really need a good laugh!
No mention of going home.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday January 18, 2012
I arrived at 4 with Loreal Hair Dye - Medium Auburn Red in hand. Momu was walking around when I opened the room door - Popa fast asleep and snoring. He stayed that way through my entire visit. Momu covered him more with one of the blankets I gave them - his hands were freezing cold. I kept telling her to not wake him up and she agreed.
We chatted about misc stuff most of which are the same things:
1. She will get another cat to keep kitty company when they get home and she will name this cat 'Katie'
2. She is going to place an ad in the paper hoping to get 2 BCC students to rent 2 of their bedrooms to provide income - she needs the money to pay for Home In Stead care.
3. She talked alot about her school classes - specific teachers in fact. One of which made her put her gum (chewing was not allowed) on the tip of her nose. Her nose was not yet big then she said.
Then we got around to talking about math and she said one of her friends could add all the numbers down - I said, yeah, that is how you are supposed to do it - she looked at me with a blank stare and said 'really' I thought you were supposed to add the numbers from bottom to top. I said, that is why you were bad in match! Then we laughed.
She said that Stephanie had called her today to check in on them - Momu told her about Popa being sick with a cold and his child like actions.
They continue to eat in their room - she does not want to be around the sick old folks.
I remind her every visit that Dad, Heather and Hunter will be here next Friday. I told her I would buy crayons and paper so Hunter can color at the kitchen table.
I wrote down the time and television station for Criminal Minds tonight - I really think she will love this show!
Momu had started to write down a telephone # for a hearing aid company she saw advertised - she said they looked good. She really wants something that works, that is clear so we may need to take her someplace local and get her a good working pair - but really not sure the ones she has don't work.
On my way out I signed her up for a Hair Salon appt for tomorrow.
We chatted about misc stuff most of which are the same things:
1. She will get another cat to keep kitty company when they get home and she will name this cat 'Katie'
2. She is going to place an ad in the paper hoping to get 2 BCC students to rent 2 of their bedrooms to provide income - she needs the money to pay for Home In Stead care.
3. She talked alot about her school classes - specific teachers in fact. One of which made her put her gum (chewing was not allowed) on the tip of her nose. Her nose was not yet big then she said.
Then we got around to talking about math and she said one of her friends could add all the numbers down - I said, yeah, that is how you are supposed to do it - she looked at me with a blank stare and said 'really' I thought you were supposed to add the numbers from bottom to top. I said, that is why you were bad in match! Then we laughed.
She said that Stephanie had called her today to check in on them - Momu told her about Popa being sick with a cold and his child like actions.
They continue to eat in their room - she does not want to be around the sick old folks.
I remind her every visit that Dad, Heather and Hunter will be here next Friday. I told her I would buy crayons and paper so Hunter can color at the kitchen table.
I wrote down the time and television station for Criminal Minds tonight - I really think she will love this show!
Momu had started to write down a telephone # for a hearing aid company she saw advertised - she said they looked good. She really wants something that works, that is clear so we may need to take her someplace local and get her a good working pair - but really not sure the ones she has don't work.
On my way out I signed her up for a Hair Salon appt for tomorrow.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday January 16, 2012
Phillip is home for 2 days so he went with me to MB today. We arrived at 3:45 and both M&P were awake watching Foodnetwork. They were both very happy to see Phillip.
We chatted about food and cooking. We watched a chef make meatballs so she kept telling us about her meatballs. She would mix the ingredient and Popa would roll them. Then she kept asking Popa if he would make meatballs when they got home. Of course he said yes. But after talking about meatballs 3 times she said he does not have the energy to make them any more. Somehow garlic bread came up so I am going to bring Momu garlic bread tomorrow.
She asked me to get her hair dye and she would write me a check to reimburse. I told her the checkbook is on its way!
She said she would be getting another cat when they got home.
We saw some commercials - one of which was for Pajama Jeans. Momu then talked about how she could not believe someone would want to wear jeans to bed. And that a nightgown is what the girls should wear to bed. She said nobody would buy the pajama jeans - little does she know!
They were going to eat in their room - Popa still coughing and Momu does not feel like being around old people. I don't think they have been to the dining room in a week. But they do enjoy having their kitchen table!
We chatted about food and cooking. We watched a chef make meatballs so she kept telling us about her meatballs. She would mix the ingredient and Popa would roll them. Then she kept asking Popa if he would make meatballs when they got home. Of course he said yes. But after talking about meatballs 3 times she said he does not have the energy to make them any more. Somehow garlic bread came up so I am going to bring Momu garlic bread tomorrow.
She asked me to get her hair dye and she would write me a check to reimburse. I told her the checkbook is on its way!
She said she would be getting another cat when they got home.
We saw some commercials - one of which was for Pajama Jeans. Momu then talked about how she could not believe someone would want to wear jeans to bed. And that a nightgown is what the girls should wear to bed. She said nobody would buy the pajama jeans - little does she know!
They were going to eat in their room - Popa still coughing and Momu does not feel like being around old people. I don't think they have been to the dining room in a week. But they do enjoy having their kitchen table!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday January 14, 2012
Dan is traveling so I am solo thru Friday. I arrived at MB at 3:45 with some salty Pringles for momu. Turned out to be a good thing because today was a Momu being depressed day. She was still in nightgown. She is depressed because Popa is a child and not the brilliant man he was.
Within a few minutes she was much better as she munched on BBQ Pringles.
Stories today were:
1. Getting her license
2. Townsand Harris School
3. Fat Americans
Popa still has a cough and absolutely no appetite. And he is spitting like crazy.
I told Momu that the Miss America pageant is on tonight at 9 and I will ask the nurse to make sure she puts tV on abc.
Momu was cheerful when I left and told me she loved me. She also has plans to finish the Obama painting because she wants to mail it to him!
Within a few minutes she was much better as she munched on BBQ Pringles.
Stories today were:
1. Getting her license
2. Townsand Harris School
3. Fat Americans
Popa still has a cough and absolutely no appetite. And he is spitting like crazy.
I told Momu that the Miss America pageant is on tonight at 9 and I will ask the nurse to make sure she puts tV on abc.
Momu was cheerful when I left and told me she loved me. She also has plans to finish the Obama painting because she wants to mail it to him!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday January 11, 2011
When we arrived this afternoon momu was watching politics and popa in bed. He is sick with a c and cough and was spitting up a storm. I said "oh you have a cold" and he replied "I don't know"
Momu received a Package from Dad with lots of jokes. But she was expecting her checkbook. She was angry.
I also heard that she will rent out rooms to 2 BCC students for a year.
The double bed has arrived but it is not in their room yet because the sheets are not hear yet.
To avoid getting sick we left about 40 minutes after we arrived.
Momu received a Package from Dad with lots of jokes. But she was expecting her checkbook. She was angry.
I also heard that she will rent out rooms to 2 BCC students for a year.
The double bed has arrived but it is not in their room yet because the sheets are not hear yet.
To avoid getting sick we left about 40 minutes after we arrived.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Saturday/Sunday January 7th and 8th, 2012
A few words from Dad who visited MB this weekend. He brought their kitchen table to their room on Sunday. The double bed is expected to arrive this week:
- They were too tired to play boggle on their kitchen table and Poppa just starred and they said he didn't feel well.
- Brought pizza from across the street around 3 PM since Poppa wouldn't eat any lunch and Momu was upset; she ate it all he took a few bites and then spit in it.
- I told them Hunter and Mark were coming up on Friday, January 27th and I would pick them up at airport and drive them over and I would see if my two Chrises might visit on the weekend.
- I put on a CD and Poppa seemed to like although it's hard to know since his eyes are closed - driving Momu nuts.
- Momu watched two John Wayne westerns and understands that the Indian were the good guys.
- She also missed the Republican debates since I called just after you texted me and Poppa found the channel and didn't tell her.
- It's harder and harder to see Poppa in this declining state.
- Momu hopes they are both around for their 75 anniversary for a huge party at the golf club - never happen.
- I tried to get her to start painting but all she did was exchange the new pallet for her older larger one.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday January 5, 2011
Samantha visited MB this afternoon. Popa is sick and lost his voice. He asked Samantha for an Ensure about 6 times in a row.
Momu apparently spoke to Joanne and said the reason Kitty was mean was because she was lonely. Now that Kitty has other cats around she purrs alot. So Momu told Samantha that when she gets home she will get a 2 year old cat because she does not need another kitten. She repeated this cat story to Samantha 4 times in a row.
Momu talked to Samantha about her checkbooks, etc. etc. Samantha said Momu talked alot about going home and that she was going to call the driving teacher to get her license again. She still does not know why we got rid of the car!
They decided to eat in the room to allow for more visit time with Samantha.
Momu requested a game of scrabble - which Samantha and I will play tomorrow after work.
Momu apparently spoke to Joanne and said the reason Kitty was mean was because she was lonely. Now that Kitty has other cats around she purrs alot. So Momu told Samantha that when she gets home she will get a 2 year old cat because she does not need another kitten. She repeated this cat story to Samantha 4 times in a row.
Momu talked to Samantha about her checkbooks, etc. etc. Samantha said Momu talked alot about going home and that she was going to call the driving teacher to get her license again. She still does not know why we got rid of the car!
They decided to eat in the room to allow for more visit time with Samantha.
Momu requested a game of scrabble - which Samantha and I will play tomorrow after work.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Monday January 2, 2012
Around 4pm Momu called me to apologize for her behavior yesterday. She told me she was sad because Popa fell asleep at 10pm New Years Eve and she was lonely. She then said next time she would just get into bed with him and go with the flow.
I picked Mark up at the airport and we arrived at MB at 5:45 to find M&P in the dining room and in very good spirits!!
We chatted in the dining room for 40 minutes and then ventured to their room, where Samantha was waiting for us with cold beer.
We video chatted with the Florida kids and then Dad. Popa commented how 'cool' the iPad was!
We left to snow flurries around 7:30
I picked Mark up at the airport and we arrived at MB at 5:45 to find M&P in the dining room and in very good spirits!!
We chatted in the dining room for 40 minutes and then ventured to their room, where Samantha was waiting for us with cold beer.
We video chatted with the Florida kids and then Dad. Popa commented how 'cool' the iPad was!
We left to snow flurries around 7:30
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday January 1, 2012
Dam, Samantha and me arrived at MB at 4pm. Popa was excited to see us. Momu was in bed, in nightgown asking the nurse door a Xanax. Unfortunately she already had one and had to wait until 8pm to get another one. We did open a can of beer, but since she rolled over and turned away from us and was depressed we decided to not force it and we left. If this continues we will take Popa out to the main lobby and visit with him there.
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