Archive for April 7th, 2008

Today I did the important (blog reading:) things first, then tackled the garage. I have so much stuff I never use. It’s being collected in boxes and delivered to a charity shop for them to sell.

Anyway, deep in thought as I worked. Looked up and sucked my breath in, frightened to death. He had opened the front door, walked down 2 steps and was standing there smiling at me. Can’t believe I didn’t hear the 2 locks, the turning handle, opening of the door – all 6′ from me.

“Whatcha doing!” Big smile.

(Trying to not have a heart attack!)

No, that’s not me in the pic, her mess is too neat and organized!

I often wonder what really is being processed by his brain. Think I got a glimpse of the confusion and fogginess last evening.

We picked up a birthday cake, celebrated my sister’s birthday (at her house) and came home.

Later, during a phone call to him, he said we had just got home. “Ran all over the place and just got home.”

At least this seems to validate what I suspected. He can’t tolerate “lots going on” or big groups, etc. I’m sure just the stop at Sa*eway constituted running around. Also, we had to load some food in the car.

Some days seem so lacking in stimulation for him but I have a feeling he really does prefer the quietness. I’ve noticed that even after our walk, he comes home “to rest” and will sleep an hour or two.

As usual, my refrain is: I wish I knew, I wish I knew!