Mother's Day
Last week I scurried around to buy, wrap, pack and mail my mom's Mother's Day gift so she would have it by today. I got her a workout outfit, isn't that cool? She works out at Curves -- at age 80 -- and it was fun shopping to find her something she could wear when she's there. I never ever thought the day would come when I would buy a workout outfit for my mom! Shopping for workout clothing is something I enjoy doing for myself, so it was especially neat to be able to share that with my mom.
Today we'll go to my mother-in-law's facility and have brunch with her. Her dementia is pretty well holding the line at this point -- not getting much worse. Since the weather has been nicer, we have been able to get her out and around more, and I'm sure that has helped her. However, taking her to a restaurant today for brunch would have meant making her face crowds and possible long waits. Her facility just hired a new chef (from a country club, no less) and they are doing a special brunch today. Maybe, if she's up to it, we'll have her over to the house a little later. She's pretty cute sometimes!
Shopping for HER wasn't a whole lot of fun. She's hard to please -- used to have very good taste in clothing -- but won't wear short sleeves or capris. I managed to find a very cute embroidered spring jacket for her! Hope she'll like it.
My daughter moved out Wednesday. I think it was the best thing for her, and for me too. I think she'll manage her eating disorder better living with other people (she moved in with a girlfriend). She has developed some good habits as far as work is concerned, and at times showed more conscientiousness as far as not trashing our home and trying to pick up after herself. I think in living with others she may be able to further develop in some of these areas. I'm concerned about partying, but the people she "hangs" with are quite responsible, even though they do party. Maybe she'll learn from their example. Maybe not.
In any case, I think I've done all I can for her at this point. What I've taught her she'll carry inside; she'll either draw from it or trash it. That choice is hers, and I can't control it. So -- I let go. With love, hope and prayers! May God see her through and keep her safe.
So, it's Mother's Day. Laura said she'll stop by after work to wish me Happy Mother's Day. Brian and Curtis both are being good to me. It's good to have "a day".
But I think of those tiny babies I gave birth to... the toddlers, the little girl determined to ride that bike without falling over, the little boy who I sat with through many a long night when coughing kept him awake, the sullen teens who occasionally smiled, let down their guard and laughed with me, the beautiful young lady in her prom gown, the proud high school graduates, the young man heading off to his first job.
God -- I hope I did my job right!
Today we'll go to my mother-in-law's facility and have brunch with her. Her dementia is pretty well holding the line at this point -- not getting much worse. Since the weather has been nicer, we have been able to get her out and around more, and I'm sure that has helped her. However, taking her to a restaurant today for brunch would have meant making her face crowds and possible long waits. Her facility just hired a new chef (from a country club, no less) and they are doing a special brunch today. Maybe, if she's up to it, we'll have her over to the house a little later. She's pretty cute sometimes!
Shopping for HER wasn't a whole lot of fun. She's hard to please -- used to have very good taste in clothing -- but won't wear short sleeves or capris. I managed to find a very cute embroidered spring jacket for her! Hope she'll like it.
My daughter moved out Wednesday. I think it was the best thing for her, and for me too. I think she'll manage her eating disorder better living with other people (she moved in with a girlfriend). She has developed some good habits as far as work is concerned, and at times showed more conscientiousness as far as not trashing our home and trying to pick up after herself. I think in living with others she may be able to further develop in some of these areas. I'm concerned about partying, but the people she "hangs" with are quite responsible, even though they do party. Maybe she'll learn from their example. Maybe not.
In any case, I think I've done all I can for her at this point. What I've taught her she'll carry inside; she'll either draw from it or trash it. That choice is hers, and I can't control it. So -- I let go. With love, hope and prayers! May God see her through and keep her safe.
So, it's Mother's Day. Laura said she'll stop by after work to wish me Happy Mother's Day. Brian and Curtis both are being good to me. It's good to have "a day".
But I think of those tiny babies I gave birth to... the toddlers, the little girl determined to ride that bike without falling over, the little boy who I sat with through many a long night when coughing kept him awake, the sullen teens who occasionally smiled, let down their guard and laughed with me, the beautiful young lady in her prom gown, the proud high school graduates, the young man heading off to his first job.
God -- I hope I did my job right!
posted by Judy W. @ 8:18 AM
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