What a joy today is.

Balloons are gone

This is the closest we'll get to any of the balloons from now on. Just the idea of getting her up and out in the predawn darkness send shivers up and down my spine. 

When we have plans to be somewhere, it usually takes me an hour or better to get her ready, to get in the car, and then the reverse. No matter what we do, I have to be on the up, and that will make it better for both of us. 

Sweetie feels me more than anything else. She can tell when I'm on edge, and she will act that way. If I am happy, she is content to sit with me and hold my hand. We truly are one. 

Wednesday

Have a dental appointment this morning. I'm going to get my crown put back on. It will put a different spin on the morning, time wise. 

I take my time getting Sweetie up. I can't check in on her with my phone. We had high winds blow through last night and they seem to have taken out the interface for my phone's program. I hope that it gets fix soon. 

Get Sweetie up, she is shaky when she first stands up. This is beginning to be the normal when I get her out of bed. Balance is what allows her to walk and I don't want her to loose that ability. 

Today, I'm starting to keep her on the potty longer, again my attempt to allow her body to work. Just sit and relax. It may take some time for her to get the idea of waiting there. Nothing happens, then again, why should it, it is the first time just sitting and waiting. 

If nothing else, patterns are what makes her the happiest. She may not remember the whys, or what, she does remember patterns. 

Breakfast, and I got her something new, I got her some honey for her toast. A good healthy sweetener, good for the body, and maybe good for her mind. She likes it, and so I'll be mixing honey in with the other toppings I use on her toast. 

Time to get to the Dentist. Get Tweety out so I can open the door all the way so it makes it easier for her to get into and out of the car.  Sweetie knows that I'll be helping her, so she gets with it, and in she goes. 

My dentist knows about Tweety and inquires if I drove it today. As it happens, I got the parking space right in front of the office. He goes and sneaks a peek. Tweety just draws a crowd wherever she is. 

While I'm in the "chair", Sweetie is sitting across for me, holding my hand as they begin. First the shot, then the wait, then the work begins. I never knew my mouth could open as wide as it did, with his hands in my mouth. Sweetie holds my hand all the time they are working on me. I don't know who gets the most comfort while we are holding hands, I'm just happy she is there for me, and I'm there for her. 

What seemed forever and then we're done. He comes by while we are checking out, and I remotely start Tweety so he could hear her engine. What a brat I am. 

Home for lunch, and a nap for Sweetie. When she gets up, we head for our walk about. She is in such a good mood today. We are singing, and talking as we go. 

As we walk around the mall, she is so engaging, smiling, talking, and even trying some sing along. What a joy today is, and like all good things, they must come to an end. So we ended our day joyfully. 

As Driver pulls the car into our parking place for the night. He turns and has the biggest smile on His face. For He too had a great day with us. It was with a lightness of air, we drove down the Road to Dementia Town today, and it was easy to Keep our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless.   Arthur.