January 2013

Happy 2013 to Everyone in Blogger land.  On January 20th, Jim turned 40.   "Jim, you are only as old as you think you are".  Happy Birthday my brother.  Mom and I sent a Birthday Clip to Jim and it was quite a production.  Chester enjoys the change of pace, but with all the 'delicate' elderly folks and his skidishness (?) it is dynamite in a package. 
Mom is doing well and as every post says 'keeping busy' walking and moving about.  She is relying a bit too much on her undergarments.  Basically, she is forgetting to use the bathroom.  It is sad for us, but mom is happy and does not seem to mind that much.  It is a common problem in assisted living.
This week we 'broke out' again and walked around the neighborhood.  There is a nice 'strip mall' across the street that has recently gone through a retrofit.   The only little problem with taking mom over there, is that she thinks she can just grab whatever she wants.  It was like that in San Jose the last couple of months before we brought mom to Aegis. 
Memory:  Mom still does well with basics and items she brings from childhood.  Cities, States and Countries and basic math to 12x12 in multiplication and division is outstanding.  She remembers her birthday, but not Jim and mine unless 'led' to it.   Margaret and Jerry--Lynne, Amy and Michael are strong, as is Jackson but Ella Grace takes some coaxing.
Physically: mom is in very good shape.  Weight is very good, plenty of sleep etc.   Our last appointment at Kaiser had her vitals as good or better than mine (that is not saying much).
Mom wants to thank Kris Chew for all her nice cards and gifts at Christmas.  As well, a thank you to Susan (formerly Halter) for sending nice comments.  Hope you are in enjoying Europe.

To everyone else, mom hopes you have a great and prosperous 2013.