Sunday, May 17, 2020

On the edge of hydration and dehydration

Queen of my Heart.

We sit quietly, just watching, there isn't anything special to look at, just watching. To see a movement to draw our eyes, we watch. It could be a bird, a lizard climbing up the wall, so we watch it. There is movement in the tree to our left, we look to see a sparrow, or a finch, a dove, flittering to a branch. We watch in silence, at the same time knowing we are together. Suddenly there is a blur, and a humming bird streaks to "his" feeder to fend off another hummer from the feeder and off they go. 

Here to, I find myself taking cat naps. When I wake up, I look over and see that Sweetie is watching me, or she doesn't even know I was asleep. What I fear is she will be gone when I wake up. So far she seems just content to sit here and watch. She gets excited when she see jet contrails. She has no concept of what they are except they are moving across the sky and she likes them. Because of her joy of watching them, I too, am on the lookout for them. She also gets excited when a jet passes overhead, either in take off or landing at the airport. It seems anything in the air grabs her attention. 

I'm starting to take her right to the potty when she gets up. I don't know which is worse, a full pullup, or not peeing at all. I'm more aware of her bladder emptying more so since her fainting on the golf course. Milk and soda just don't do the same as water. Thank you for your suggestions, and yes, I try them. I think she is living on the edge of hydration and dehydration. I've watch her on our walks on how just making her drink two large gulps of water while we're out, and as if a flower was put into a vase of water, she will be lifted up and start acting refreshed. Of course it doesn't last long, because she isn't fully hydrated, and quickly becomes fatigue. 

One of the things on my wish list is that the malls will be open soon. Not that I don't enjoy the walking outside, in the summer, it is all good. It is when the weather turns cold. If there isn't anyplace to go and walk, I just won't know what to do. Bundle up, will be the order of the day. 

Did my famous scrambled hamburger and Mac and Cheese for dinner last night. Sweetie was doing her "I don't know how to do it." routine when I looked over and her portion was gone. I was surprised as hell to see how quickly she ate it. I love the dish. Easter Egg. 

Tap, tap, tap, what's that, oh, its you. Driver is at the door way, looking with a look that is asking the question, "are you done yet?". He is a gentleman, and at the same time a pushy gentleman. I know He is eager to get on the road, to share with me, ask about my Easter Egg hunt and how it went. He always has His ears attentive to what I have to say. That smile when we share joy, and that comforting hand when I'm scared and worried about Sweetie. My Driver does it all, and He does it as He is driving the car down the Road to Dementia Town and Keeping our Shiny Side Up. I just hope your driver encourages you too. As you drive down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, have a great day and God Bless.  

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