Mom tires of Strawberries and Ice Cream

The last couple of days my Mother has declined strawberries and ice cream.

I don't know if it's because she has tired of it, or if she just doesn't want to eat as much.

Today my brother was here, and he noticed she was having trouble keeping her eyes open, as I have noticed the last couple of days.

But, tonight she seemed OK.

I always think that one of these days she is just going to die. That has been the history of her family.

I am prepared for it, but even so, I suspect I will be surprised.

Just when you think they are out of it...

My mom has been speaking very little the last couple of months. Sometimes the only words I hear her say all day are when I ask her if she wants sausage or bacon for breakfast.

So, our conversations are basically one-sided. If someone else is around, I try to have a conversation with the other person, in the presence of my mom, so she can hear what is said.

I thought my Mom knew what was going on around her, but I couldn't really be sure.

However, a couple of days ago I was searching for the "wipes" (or personal care pre-moistened sheets, or whatever they are officially called). They weren't in their usual place, so I was looking all around the bedroom.

Apparently my mother does paying attention to what goes on, because I heard her ask me "What are you looking for?". At first I wasn't surprised by this, but then, I realized this is her first complete sentence in a long time, and was quite taken aback.

I try to remember to talk to her, but sometimes I don't have much to say.

That's why it's really nice to get out in the world. Then I can tell her where I have been, who I saw, what I did, etc.

It's good for me too.

That gettin' out in the world.

I kinda miss it.

But, I am sure my Mom misses it more.

Getting old sucks.