Update:Pappy and swimming

I'm pretty unimpressed with my lack of creative title for this entry, however, I am happy just to be putting memories on paper (?).

Dad is still in the nursing home. diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. There is constant stress and constant frustration involved with this. We (mom, Sara, and my family) are an everypresent presence there and there is always a lump in my chest as I walk in worried about what I will find. Poor mom has been the recepient of most the bad stuff lately and I'm very worried about her stress level. Today he was very quiet. He didn't talk hardly at all. He sat in his wheel chair with his head hung low, but I knew he was awake to a certain extent because of the way he would shift once in awhile. I rubbed his back for awhile, cried for a little while, and scratched his head. He loves that. I said "Do you like that?" and he nodded. Mike brought the twins in and he perked up alittle but not as much as last night. Last night he was more talkative.

Noah has been absolutely wonderful with Dad. He strokes he cheek and places his head on his lap like a little hug. He talks to Dad whether Dad talks back or not. The other day he told Pappy he was old and Dad thumbed his nose at him! Man that was awesome to see that little piece of his personality pop into the picture.

This morning, the twins had their first swimming lesson. Let me tell you, that was an experience. They've always been polar opposites, but it was really apparent at the Y. Sam, who has always loved the water, but can't swim, jumped in and almost drowned. I almost had a heart attack. I was standing on the edge screaming at the KID who was teaching them. I embarrassed myself. It was only 1/2 hour lesson but I lost years off my life from watching Sam. Meanwhile, Noah has a life grip on the instructor's neck. He finally peeled Noah off and placed him on the steps where Noah basically stayed the entire time. When it came time to leave, neither twin would get out of the pool. Then Mike took them in to get changed and they were running around the locker room naked and refusing to get dressed. We learning our lesson. Next week, one twin will go with me into the women's Locker Room. Mike and I both lost our cool today.

Matt was at Grams this whole time babysitting her new dog Honey. He took Jake and they got along really well. Hopefully Jake can teach her how to be a good dog.... Matt is at the bowling alley with Ronnie and will be staying at his house tonight. We are considering going to a new church tomorrow. I have apprehension. Hate change. but there are rumors our church is closing and sunday School has been basically non existent lately, so I think we need to do something. Out pastor also went to see Dad only once in like 2 months. He said Dad didn't know him or something so he didn't go back. We got one of the NH chaplains to start visiting him.

all for now. need to go wind down. thank goodness it's warm out. It's been a long icy and cold winter. I need spring..... Who am I kidding? I need SUMMER!