Straight and narrow.

Sweetie, daughter and Christmas.

As you can see, Christmas came to our house yesterday. It was better then I had hope for. Sweetie was all excited about her daughter being with us. To the point at one time, she wouldn't let me in the house. 

After we got the boxes down, the first thing we did was the tree. It isn't as full of lights and bulbs from other years, it is nice, simple and enjoyable. 

Next we got out "Santa". For years, one of my tradition was to buy Sweetie a Santa. We have Santa of so many styles. Big ones, skinny ones, father Christmas. From glass to wood to plastic. We put them out and that was about it. I didn't want to put so much out that it would take an hour to wrap and put away, and with Sweetie either wanting to help or just sitting and watching, it seemed like the best idea. 

Outside came next, and again, cut down the number of lawn display items. I have a the inflatable Nativity Scene and the projectors, but only two out of the three work, so one less to bring back in. Looks good, and we are doing our part to celebrate Christmas with our neighbors. 

Something that I've noticed about Sweetie, is she just won't accept dolls, cats, or teddy bears. We have a Santa that is from the Polar Express, squeeze his hand, and "Remember, the magic of Christmas lies in your heart." rings out. She used to love him, and now, nothing. Doesn't even want to hold him. To find a comforting doll would be wonderful. Something that she can cling to when she needs to be comforted. 

Lately, I've awoken and hear her tossing and turning in bed, and I'm afraid to say anything to her, lest she would want to get up. I think because it is dark, she just stays in bed. I'm thankful for that, because she won't get up and start wandering. At least for now. 

At least for now, Driver is keeping us on the straight and narrow. It is nice that when I talk my ideas and plans over with Him first, they seem to workout better. There are many other things I could write about, but He is the one guiding my thoughts and words. I hope you enjoy them. As we travel together, down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.