Golf, and a walking date with Sweetie.

Sweetie and son at grandson's soccer game. 

Coronavirus is affecting us and maybe that is good. Yesterday, was my normal golf day, and her daycare day. Because daycare is closed until this virus ends, has made us make adjustments to what we do. As for golf, we tried teaming up and it was successful. 

We started off while the weather was on the cool side, and Sweetie got a new sweater to keep her warm. For about the first half of the game, it was breezy and cool and overcast and she was a trooper. I should of taken her photo of her wearing her new sweater and some oversized gloves to keep her hands warm. She was so cute. I kept up an encouraging conversation with her all the way through, and told her how much more or less we had to play. It was great having her with me. What a better place to find an Easter Egg, then on a field of green. 

I have concerns about when daycare starts up again, that when I take her there, and on to my game, will she remember those times she went with me? Here I go worrying about the future, when each day has enough to worry about.  

I've mentioned that Sweetie isn't eating enough, stopping half way through her meal and putting it aside. I have decided to start modeling eating to her. I know she is watching me eat, so why not use that as a way to get her to eat more? I tried it with more cookies our neighbor gave us, homemade cholate chip cookies (OMG! Homemade cookie during the Coronavirus outbreak?) . I offer, she takes, then I'll tell her where to take a bite, then show her as I take a bite. She then copies, and if she isn't sure, I'll tell just where and how to bite the cookie. It worked well. So well that I did the same thing with our dinner. She ate everything. When she tried to stop, I wouldn't let her, and we did finish bite by bite.

It is such a shame that we have to be closed up during this crisis. So, in the late afternoon, we took Tweetie out and did a little drive just to get out of the house. She seemed to enjoy it and so did I. Maybe I should do that more often. We used to take day rides until her sundowners cause such a disruption that I felt it was too much of a difficulty. Plus her incontinence is another difficulty that we have to deal with. For now, we just enjoy those moments that are repeated over and over. Simple pleasures like sitting on the couch, turning and smiling, winking, head knocking and soft sweet words of "I love You." being offered and accepted. Those small Easter Eggs will be with me for a long, long time. Until eternity passes. 

We have a day planned with the grandsons today. Going to take them to a fun zone park, video games, miniature golf, go karts, and stuff. Called yesterday and they said they are still open. As for me and Sweetie, we will basically be chaperons. Watching them trying to burn off as much energy as possible, while we sit and wonder why they have all the energy and fun. Growing old had some disadvantages, being around energy burners is one of them. Or is it? On the other side, because of some planning that went well, we can afford to take them to this outing. Life, so rewarding when you look for the good stuff. Attitude. 

Yep, its time. Just heard a door close from outside. You know what that means? My Driver is here and it is time to hit the road again. I never tire of these day trips. Driver is always sharing with me the good stuff. You know, I don't have to look at Him while He's driving and talking. Sometimes it is just a whisper, so softly, I can barely hear Him, yet His words are comforting and encouraging at the same time. Knock, knock, there He is, with that great big smile, so I gotta go, as He hands me my cool sunglasses, opens the passenger door, slipping in and buckling up. Down the Road to Dementia Town. Basket in hand as we go, keeping our Shiny Side Up. Need a ride? Just wave and we'll stop and let you in, otherwise, you too, keep on motoring down the road, keeping your Shiny Side Up. See you Later, Love Ya, God Bless.