and he had his glasses on
it was freaking 75F here today. I took mom on a the level route I found to Fifth/Forbes (the two one-way arterials that are the heart of the Oakland neighborhood's business district) and bought her Thai for lunch and then went to Dave & Andy's for ice cream. my favorite flavor happened to be in rotation today, so that was pretty great.
Dad was bright-eyed and chatty (for him) when we arrived at the hospital this morning, but his occupational therapy session of placing blocks and pegs with his bad hand tired him out completely. like, that session was great. and apparently he was great before we got there - his morning OT starts with "ADLs" (Activities of Daily Living) like washing up and getting dressed. but then he was groggy for his speech therapist and for his physical therapist. *sigh* his PT was very understanding and put him down for a nap before his next session. (I feel a little odd saying it that way, but it does take two people to get him into bed.)
last night he got a beard trim and a shave (needed; Dad has had a beard all of my life but he keeps after his cheeks and neck) and today he was wearing jeans and a polo shirt and his socks. Mom knits his socks. they were admired by all.
my sister arrives tomorrow. fingers crossed.
Dad was bright-eyed and chatty (for him) when we arrived at the hospital this morning, but his occupational therapy session of placing blocks and pegs with his bad hand tired him out completely. like, that session was great. and apparently he was great before we got there - his morning OT starts with "ADLs" (Activities of Daily Living) like washing up and getting dressed. but then he was groggy for his speech therapist and for his physical therapist. *sigh* his PT was very understanding and put him down for a nap before his next session. (I feel a little odd saying it that way, but it does take two people to get him into bed.)
last night he got a beard trim and a shave (needed; Dad has had a beard all of my life but he keeps after his cheeks and neck) and today he was wearing jeans and a polo shirt and his socks. Mom knits his socks. they were admired by all.
my sister arrives tomorrow. fingers crossed.
