Recovery and reset.

Didn't get feet wet, but we were on the beach. 

We are heading back home  this morning. We've made all the points that were possible to make. Spent as much time on the beach as possible, only bought on sweatshirt for me, there is still a "June Gloom" here in the mornings. So, it is too cool for me, and a double shirt day for Sweetie. I know that those with Dementia, are always cold, or cool. She wears a long sleeve shirt and a sweat shirt even at home. 

We went sight seeing yesterday, and we returned, Sweetie wanted to walk, and walk we did. She will get a head of steam, and she is off. There is a determination for a direction, not a destination, and off we go. She was upset about something and had to walk it off. Which means a nap is also on its way. When she gets going like that, she burns a lot of energy and needs a nap to recover and reset. I think it was the traffic that got her upset. Hoping that the drive home will be uneventful. 

Had dinner with her brother and his wife last night. The best event of our little vacation. We walked to the restaurant, while they found a place to park their car. Sweetie's wanting to be in control and me knowing where to go was something to watch. We made to the restaurant and then we had to wait for them. Again, Dementia doesn't understand waiting, she want to go look for them, and I had to keep her still. What people don't know about Dementia can fill volumes, anyway that isn't the important stuff. We had a good time and I think I had the best time of anyone at the table. They asked questions about how long she has been like she was last night, can she understand what we are talking about, does she speak? All the "normal" questions people have who don't know about Dementia. I guess that is the same with anything that you don't normally have any personal close encounters with.   

I'm going to wake Sweetie soon, and we will be off. With one more stop along the way. My youngest daughter wants us to stop by and get some Poppa hugs before we leave. All in all, we have had a very good memory making time here. Lots of Easter Eggs were found while we were here. When I get home, I'll be uploading my phone pictures and have some new ones for the post.

Really need some time with my Driver this morning. My drive with Him will set the tone for our drive home. He knows what I need to see, hear, and be aware of this day. The day lays before us, as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, as always, Keeping Our Shiny Side Up. See you on that Road to Dementia Town, as you too, Keeping Your Shiny Side Up. Talk again tomorrow, Love Ya and God Bless.