Things That Make You Go Hmmmm...

This evening Mike took Muddear for another walk. While I am very thankful, and think it is pretty cute, I am starting to feel like a first class slacker! This is their second walk in less than a week.

Nevertheless, upon their return, Mike made me laugh when he recounted one of his conversations with Muddear.

"Mike, you need to slow down!"
"What's wrong Muddear?"
"You are going too fast and it's making me short of breath!"
"But Muddear, you aren't doing anything. I'm the one pushing you in the wheelchair."
"I know, but when you go too fast it makes me tired."

I am still not sure how Muddear's riding and Mike's pushing makes Muddear tired...I get confused just thinking about it!

These Boots Are Made For Walking...

Last Friday, July 13, 2007, Mike coerced Muddear into taking a walk. As I am sure you can guess this was a major ordeal. Muddear has developed an unnatural attachment to her bedroom. She never wants to leave it - not for dinner, not to socialize, not for any reason whatsoever. (Except using the bathroom and at times even that is questionable.) I do not understand this attachment or why she has it. Perhaps there is comfort in the known environment and fear of the unknown world outside of her room. Perhaps it is the journey down the stairs from her second floor bedroom to the main floor - she is afraid of the stairs. I have even wondered if at times Muddear becomes a little depressed - a common effect of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Needless to say, while preparing dinner, I was so excited to hear Mike tell Muddear...

"Remember our conversation earlier today?"
"Yes, I do." (Whether she did or did not we will never know.)
"Good, because it is time for our walk."

Of course, Muddear began protesting this outing by detailing the usual objections - "It's too hot. I'm allergic to the sun. I'm allergic to grass. I don't like outside." However, Mike was determined to win this battle and within minutes, he whisked Muddear out the front door.

Amazingly, Muddear turned into "Chatty Patty" and was full of smiles. Upon entering the house, it was great to hear Muddear thank Mike for taking her on such a nice walk.