Huntington Beach Pier. I know I'll cry next time I go to California.

Huntington beach pier. One of
Sweetie's favorite places. 

It appears that we saw our last movie yesterday. Got the information that as of today, the movies will be closed until further notice. So, I was very happy that we were able to go. I was surprised how well the movie was attended. Maybe, the audience was just tired of the what was available and this was the best least choice of what was showing. "I still believe" was a great movies story, as a believer, it just flowed over me and refreshed me. Go see it if you can. 

I'm trying something with Sweetie and her CBD Hemp oil. I don't want to have her getting use to it to the point that we have diminishing returns. I was using it as a vitamin to keep her calm, to make my life better, and all those conditions, that as a caregiver, I have to deal with. Now, I want to know how she is doing and don't want to mask her symptoms, so I'm now giving it to her only when her sundowners start up. She seems to be doing OK for now. As we all know, Dementia doesn't have a set schedule and everyday is new. 

Last night, I made her eat her dinner. She has been, if I may say so, like a child who doesn't want to eat what she is given. She will huff and puff, and tell me how "Big it is". Then after only a few bits, put it aside. Because she is loosing her balance when she gets up in the morning, and doesn't feel well, I think she is just doesn't have enough energy to get going. She is lite headed. The only answer is to get her to eat more. So, with a firm voice, told her she had to finish her meal and she did. 

We still have some Boost in the 'fridge and I've gotten her to drink about a half a bottle, and I do the other half. It is the chocolate flavor and I'll cut it with milk and she will take it. Half is better then nothing. Of course she takes her Centrum for women daily, outside of not eating enough, she is very healthy. 

Daycare is closed for the duration, so, instead of not golfing, I'm going to take her with me. I don't know how long it will last, but she can use the walk, and who knows, we just may have some fun. That is, if the course is open today. The zoo closed Monday, that means the Bio Park is closed, and there goes some of our best walking areas. To tell the truth, the mall walk doesn't sound too interesting either. So, it maybe time to pull the something out of the old playbook and try walking around the neighborhood. Fresh air, sunshine, and Sweetie, worked before, so why shouldn't it work again. I have to remember that it is exercise, not excitement that we're after. Walks can get so boring that I just don't want to do them anymore. It's systems, not goals that make things work. 

Tomorrow, we are planning to get the grandsons and take them to an amusement park. The oldest has a birthday next week, 14, and this would be his present and the others just get to go along for the ride. I'm going to call and see if they are even open. With all the business and venues closing, it just may have to wait until the crises has passed.

How did yesterday go? you ask. It went better than I expected. I gave her one dose of CBD in the afternoon and later, around 4, I gave her the oil and put some lotion on her neck. She did struggle a little going to sleep, but that is normal. If I was to say anything, I'd say, Easter Egg of a day. 

That just about covers it for this morning. Now, where is my driver? Excuse me as I check out the front window and see if I can spot Him... Yep, He was just pulling up around the corner. If I hurry I can beat Him to the door. Car looks good and shined up. We'll be making it known when we go by. If you need a ride, just wave and we'll stop and let you in. 'Cause you know where we're heading, Down the Road to Dementia Town, and as always, Keeping our Shiny Side Up, looking for Easter Eggs as we go. I hope you'll be doing the same, Driving down the Road, Keeping your Shiny Side Up as you go. Take care till next time. Love Ya, God Bless.