What's Age Got to Do, Got to Do With It?

Yes, Tante Didi has been singing that song all week, not realizing that the lyrics are in fact, "what's LOVE got to do, got to do with it." It's opened the pathway for a decent amount of teasing, but fortunately she can dish it right back. Still, we can't give her too much grief, because she volunteered to drive Mom's stool sample to the hospital this morning. Gold star.

Mom had a great morning but felt worse as the day progressed. She ate a one-egg omelet and 3/4 piece of toast for breakfast, some of Marilyn's chicken soup for lunch, hot cocoa, some avocado, and a few bites of delicious chicken, rice, with vegetables for dinner. Although on the food front she continues to improve, her stomach is now giving her a ton of grief, but we keep assuring her that this is because things are moving along now and she's introducing more food each day. Better a belly ache than left-sided flank pain, that's for sure! It also seems that we've gotten a good handle on preventing nausea before eating or taking meds. Phew! Because no one hates to boot more than mi madre!

She spent the better part of the afternoon in bed, and had a few quick visits from people who stopped by to drop off yet more delicious goodies. We have more food than we know what to do with, but the rest of the household has tried to do their duty in keeping the fridge from overflowing- it's a tough job, but some one's got to do it.

The other little patient of the household has been showing us all up. You would never know Gwennie had her wisdom teeth removed this morning if it weren't for the massive cheeks (which unfortunately, us Talbot girls already have to begin with). She barely skipped a beat!

Many cheers and thanks to the Howe ladies who provided this packed house with a most delicious feast, packed in disposable foil pans no less. They though of everything! There wouldn't be any left overs either, had we not hid the rest from my grandfather. Oh and the pears! THE PEARS! Fragrant, perfectly ripe, and delicious. Mom wasn't up to eating any tonight, but she is looking very forward to one for breakfast. Big hugs for all the treats.