Thinking

Mom is unable to make simple decisions for herself. She lives in the moment and cannot think beyond right now.   Though she seems to get a little anxious about things that involve her.  She puts a new meaning to the term - living in the moment.  

Mom:  What are we going to do today?
Moi:   I don't know yet - What were you thinking about
Mom:  Me? Thinking.  I'm not thinking 
Giggle, giggle, giggle.  She realized what she said.    

As she goes to bed, she usually asks about tomorrow.  Of course, she will ask at least 5 or 6 times until I need to say, it's time to go to bed now Mom.  

Mom:  Am I going anywhere tomorrow?
Moi:    Yes Mom, tomorrow is Wednesday.  Wednesday is for ??? W e.  I try to get her to play along with me to see if she can figure it out.  
Mom:  Wabano
Giggle, giggle, giggle.  She is happy because she got it right. 

Lol
One day at a time
Mom living in the moment

New Shoes

In the Fall of 2015, Mom was tested and they told me that she has the mental age of 6 or 7. I hope you will understand and appreciate that these stories are meant to reflect the joy of caring for her and the laughter we share on a regular basis.  They are not intended to mock her or be hurtful in any way shape or form.

Mom:  oh I love these shoes
Moi:  really, why is that
Mom:  they make my feet look smaller (she has size 11 feet - I know)
Moi:  ahh.
Next Day
Mom:  oh I love these shoes
Moi:  really - I bet you I know why
Mom:  why
Moi:  Because they make your feet look smaller
Mom:  How did you know
Giggle, giggle, giggle.

Repetition and saying the same thing over and over again can be annoying and frustrating.  She has no idea she is repeating herself.  I listen and respond just like she is telling me something for the very first time.