Irises, yardwork, failing. Life goes on.

Sweetie and the Rainbow.

How's it going? Getting more yard work done this past couple of days. Amazing how much gets done when your normal activities are shut down. 

We have filled our trash containers and pick up isn't until Friday, so I have a couple of smaller containers that I can use as we pick, prune, pull, and trim the flower gardens in preparation for spring. 

Sweetie was never one for pruning the flower, the roses, and other plants we have and because of that, we sometimes didn't have a good crop of flowers. Last year, our irises didn't bloom at all. Now it could be that they are not getting enough sunshine, hopefully we will get some this year. If not, it is transplanting time. I love irises they are so easy to take care of and so beautiful when they bloom. It would be nice if they would bloom all summer long and we'd have flowers in the house all year long. 

Sweetie did really well yesterday. We tried a walk, but she got cold right off and so we had a quick walk. Met a neighbor working out in his garage. Sweetie just had to say something to him. He came out and she just rambled, and I told him about her dementia. He told me his grandma had it too, and he understood. Amazing how many people this damn disease touches. 

I've tried to make a list of what room to clean and when to clean it. I saw a mime the other day on Facebook and it went something like this: "I always wanted the time to clean my house. Now that I have the time, I realize that time wasn't my excuse." I have to say, I'm the same way. I just has a lazy butt. Right now, it is getting easier to get motivated and get things done. 

One of the things I've noticed about Sweetie's failing is this. When we do the dishes, she needs more and more guidance in putting the silverware and dishes away. Or now, she doesn't know what milk is, or where it is in the refrigerator. She is also having a difficulty from time to time swallowing and of course her balance worries me. 

So far, she still recognizes me as someone special in her life. Just who I am, I'm not sure. I know she depends on me and she will tell me she loves me all the time. I'll take that anytime. I miss my Sweetie. Knowing where we are now, I wished I'd treated her better when we were younger. As it is now, I'm making a living amends to her and she doesn't even know it. All she knows is there is someone that is with her all the time and she feels safe. 

Its that time, Drive just walked in and is ready to go. What do you, He brought my sunglasses in so I won't have the excuse to waste time looking for them. These are precious times that I get to spend with you, my friends. Thank you for letting me bend your ear. Now where is my hat? Of course, I left it in the car. Off again, with my Driver setting the course and speed as we head down the Road to Dementia Town. Doing the speed limit, avoiding the bumps and cracks in the road. Driving with our Shiny Side Up. You too, have a day full of Easter Eggs as you motor down the Road. Love Ya, Till Tomorrow, Shiny Side Up. God Bless.