Chez Rozarie

It's been a family filled weekend, with two visits to Mom, family dinner, checking on the niece and nephew and their mom.  This situation with Mom in Wallingford, Dad rehabbing and not able to drive isn't easy on any of us.  I felt the need to check in with my sister, you know? I took Dad on Friday to see Mom for her birthday.  Dad hadn't seen her since August 11th - the day before he had his hip replaced.  I felt really terrible for him - I think he thought somehow she was going to recognize him.  But I'm jumping the gun here. Mom loves strawberry flavored food - selzer, jam, jelly, candy, cookies, ice cream...so we went up the road in Wallingford to get her a Sonic strawberry shake - they are really old school - made with real ice cream and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.  Knowing she wasn't going to know it was her day, I figured this was a good treat.  Cupcakes and cake are tough foods for her as she gobbles them - the shake requires he...

As some of you know, Dad had a hip replaced on August 12th.  Mom is at Masonicare, in an acute care unit.  Dad went to a local rehab/nursing home for 2 + weeks after the operation, and hasn't seen Mom since August 11th.  We've been keeping track of Mom, going up a few times a week.  It is about a 40 minute ride, and we actually trust the folks where she is to take good care of her (and they are taking SUCH good care of her!). So, Dad is home now.  He left rehab on Tuesday.  Of course, I picked him up.  Did you really think otherwise?  That was a negotiation: Me: When do you get released? Dad: Be here at 9 a.m. Me: Usually it's between 10 and noon. Dad: Well, you have to get my stuff ready. Me: I'll be there at 11. Dad: I think 10 is good. Me: Pack up your own things by taking them out of the drawers and putting them on the table. Start at 10. Dad: You should do that for me. Me: They're clothes.  You can lift them. Dad: Be here...