LAUNDRY DAY

 Today is laundry day, 

and I couldn't be happier.

 Folding clothes is one of Mom's activities.

She seems to always be willing and

even better, seems to enjoy it.

 PJ pants and a tee or sweatshirt

has become Mom's daily "go to" outfit.

Her Binswanger's Disease has left her

shaky and incontinent,

therefor laundry is a big deal around here.

Everyday is laundry day'

and that's okay.

FIRST SNOW DAY

Yesterday was our first major snow for the season.

Perhaps I shouldn't say major

because it never completely covered our grass,

but the schools were closed and

they salted and scraped the roads.

It started about seven in the morning, before

Mom was up, so she had a big

surprise with her breakfast.

She loved it.

She kept up a continuous commentary

about the beauty of it and seemed to be in complete wonder.

She mused about Michigan, and talked about

gone by days on Tuttlehill Road where she grew up.

Cooper was quite impressed as well.

DOG VS WOMAN

Every day there is a showdown

between Mom and Cooper,

but nobody really wins.

I think the name of the game is

Tease Me, Please.

Mom's mind is muddled, but Cooper

is confused as well.  Sometimes she's a

"good dog" or "baby doll",

then five minutes later she's a

"darn nuisance" and "something else".

 Mom always keeps a rolled up newspaper

close at hand. 

It's the ultimate tool!

Disciplining,

fighting off,

teasing,

threating

etc...

you get the picture.

Whatever Mom is trying to convey,

to Cooper, it's all about

play!

Let the games begin.