A Typical Day

An average day around here - although there aren't any average days!!
I get up around 6:30 and put on my tennies, grab my IPod and walk the steps!!
When I return, I check on mom and see if she needs breakfast, water, etc.
A few pushups, situps and some stretching and then a shower!
Check on mom again - morning pills, water, and sometimes a cinnamon roll. She loves these mini-rolls from Kowalski's.
Breakfast for me and quiet time - read my Bible, devotionals, prayer, jouranl, as much as time allows!!
Check on mom - she is usually napping but may need her dish of Chocolate Cheerios refilled. she goes through a box every four days!!
I read - the paper, books, whatever is around!!
Lunch - used to be in the dining room or living room but mom is having lunch in bed now, so I get her whatever she wants and I eat on the balcony if it isn't too hot.
Sometimes I run to the store or to the farmer's market , otherwise I read or catch up on email!
5:00 - time for the news. If mom is feeling good she comes out to her chair and has a glass of wine and some cheese and crackers while we watch the news. I put together something for dinner - not much as mom isn't a big eater.
We have dinner on the balcony and watch for the paddlewheelers to go by. Then mom is ready for a rest in her bed.
I get her up to watch TV or a movie - we watched "My Fair Lady" last night. It is her favorite movie. It is a long one!! I get her to take her pills while she is up.
Then off to bed.
The only variations are when a nurse comes to visit or the aid Barb comes on Mondays for a shower. Thursdays I go to the women's group at church and Sundays I go to church. I sneak away for yoga or walks downtown when I can. I found a wonderful path through a ravine right in town yesterday that connects with a path around a small lake. Lots of discovering to do in this small town!
If your life is a bit hectic, you are welcome to come for a visit and slow down with me!