Warning!

Don't ever give Chuck important information in the evening.  By the time I arrive home at 6:30, his cognitive skills are sadly lacking.

Example:  We were expecting our former neighbors, Don and Terri Roberts, to arrive in Queen Creek today, Sunday, any time after 12 noon.  Well, imagine our surprise when they arrived yesterday afternoon.  I was out grocery shopping for their visit and left my cart with an employee so I could hurry home.  I found out later from Don that he had called Chuck Thursday night, which I knew, but Chuck didn't remember that they changed the day of their arrival.  We specifically did the gardening yesterday so he wouldn't be too tired for their visit and planned the final house things for this morning.  The house wasn't ready, we were hot and tired from planting our new Yellow Bells and Morning Glories, and my bed wasn't made. 

Chuck is much more functional in the morning.  It's hard for me to leave him this way and return to anger, frustration, and a diminished ability to function.  He does so much work out the heat, 113 today, and doesn't eat or drink enough water. 

He did way too much yesterday and was in pain at 5 am this morning.  Later we talked about maybe going to see a movie and for this to his day of rest.  Not too long later, I returned from Target, and Chuck was edging the grass along the fence by hand.  When I couldn't find him in the house, I said I would scream if I found outside, so after I saw him, I stuck my head out the door and screamed.  That got his attention.

I have been left unaware of things, too.  Babysitting the grandchildren, school assemblies, band performances, and dinner invitations and/or changes to the same. 

So again, if any important information is to be exchanged, call me or tell Chuck in the morning.


Linda