Steve & Libbie Arrive

Our days are starting to get into a routine - with the exception of who our visitors are for the day.

After being up every 1-2 hours last night, Dad slept from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM.  It takes quite a while for the morning routine, as he moves all his limbs around, swivels his back, takes his pills, gets cleaned up, etc. etc.  He used his walker to get to the living room, then sat down for a breakfast of cantaloupe and French toast.  We found another big bruise on Dad - approx. where his fractured rib is - and it is the size of a person's hand.  We have no idea what caused it.

He took a little snooze, then Libbie and Steve arrived about noon, being nice enough to call ahead and ask if we needed anything from the grocery store.  Dad was asking for SOS (chipped beef on toast) so they picked some up, as well as ice cream and some frozen dinners.  Libbie also brought a cooler full of groceries - Honey Baked Ham, spaghetti sauce and pasta, and I'm sorry but I'm drawing a blank on her other goodies.

We had leftovers from our previous night's dinner (corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots) for lunch, and Dad ate a good bit.  His snack was another Creme Horn, and later Jello and whipped cream.  Even with a lot of college ball on tv, he took another nap.

Molly stopped by to say hello.  She was on her way to Dinner Club, without her hubby who had gotten called into work.  The boys were home with their wonderful sitter.

Dinner was the ham, sweet potatoes, tortellini salad, beans and rolls.  Once again, immediately after dinner, Dad was ready for bed.  We had a bit of a late dinner, and tried to draw out the bedtime, but by 8 PM Dad was all snug in his bed with the UGA game on the radio.  I turned it off 20 minutes later, as he had fallen asleep.

Dad says he does not feel well, and said he had a headache tonight, but at other times (especially after eating) he says he feels better.  He was awake more today than yesterday, I'm sure because Steve regaled him with stories and Libbie kept a lively conversation going.  We've warned Steve & Lib that Dad will be up often, but they can nap when he does tomorrow.