Friday, August 29, 2008

Counting down the days reluctantly

Today I purchased the paint for Mom's room and dropped it off at the ALF. I shopped at Penneys and bought a blanket, mattress pads, sheets and a comforter. It seems so weird not to include Mom in this. But she would freak.

This morning I had trouble getting Mom out of bed. She ended up slipping and I had to call the neighbor to help get her into her wheelchair. Then she had a manicure and a haircut today. I used a new service that comes to the home. Mom seemed really upset throughout the whole process but when it was done she was smiling and happy with her new haircut and nail polish.

4 comments:

cornbread hell said...

you are so sweet.

hang in there, robyn.

Lori1955 said...

I hope and pray that this transition goes smoothly for you.

Annie said...

Do you have an actual day?

Glad she liked her haircut and new nails!

rilera said...

We do have a day, September 15.

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