ARRIVED: 10:30a Panera

BATH:  Sponge bath / shave

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM only

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Cubed beef & cheese, crackers, pear & 7up

DINNER:  Tuscan chicken, wild rice, broiled Parmesan asparagus, sautéed red potatoes, whole wheat rolls  & 7-Up

DESSERT: Brownies w/ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS: (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters & touched up bathrooms

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Stephanie, Andrew, Lily and Sophie

COMMENTS:  Dr. Vesper made it up around 11:45, he took his a.m. meds with breakfast.   He read longer than usual at the table, it was a little harder getting him going this morning. After breakfast and a brief break, he did a good round of PT. We were just discussing dinner options and I was getting ready to make potato-leek soup, when Stephanie called around 4:30 to say they were coming up for dinner.  She was making Tuscan chicken, I offered to make the rice and  set the table.  Stephanie came early to get the chicken in the oven, Andrew, Lily & Sophie arrived around 6:30, Charlotte was sick. The Tuscan chicken, a family favorite, was delicious, as always.  Andrew and the girls loaded the dishwasher, Stephanie and I finished the kitchen cleanup. Dr. Vesper watched TV for a couple hours before taking his p.m. meds and getting ready for bed, while I prepared morning meds and breakfast for tomorrow.

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Apple slices, kiwi, banana & 7up

DINNER: Salad, chicken pot pie, jello & 7-Up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Grocery shopped, stored food and supplies, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, sanitized kitchen countertops,  laundry (towels & PJs), touched up bathroom and prepared meals.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler

COMMENTS: Dr. Vesper got up just as I was getting back from the grocery store.  He ate breakfast and took his morning meds while I put away food and supplies.  He had lunch in the afternoon and then a little later, did his therapy.  Jessica, Danny and Tyler had dinner with Danny’s family tonight.  Dr. Vesper had an early dinner, then watched TV for about an hour, then announced he was tired and wanted to go to bed.  I reminded him he needed to get a shower before going to bed, he reluctantly agreed, but didn’t want to shave, I let him win that one, but at least he’s clean.  He had pm meds and was in bed by 9:30p

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Turkey sandwich, grapes & glucerna

DINNER: Cottage ham w/ green beans & potatoes, jello & 7-Up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, sanitized kitchen countertops,  washed sheets and put back on the bed, touched up bathroom and prepared meals.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler

COMMENTS: Dr. Vesper got up around 11a, he had his morning meds with breakfast. He spent a lot of time reading this morning. Jessica left to get a haircut, Danny & Tyler ran errands. Other than PT, Dr. Vesper had a lazy day of watching TV.  Elena didn’t come in today, so I did a little extra cleaning and change the sheets. Dinner ran a little late, but still time for a little TV before bedtime.

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH:  Salami, Monterey Jack cheese, crackers, grapes & 7up

DINNER: (Leftpvers) Rib roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans caserole & sweet potato casserole, ambrosia salad & 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed,  sanitized kitchen counters, touched up bathrooms, laundry-1 load colored clothes, load & unload DW, fill bird feeders, clean litter box & feed and water Kemper & Hillary.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper did better than I expected this morning, considering what time he got to bed last night, correction – this morning. Jessica and I were talking, or I would have gotten him up earlier. He was up around 12:30, had breakfast and morning meds.  We did exercise in the afternoon, then he spent most of his time watching TV. After dinner, he watched TV until bedtime. I gave him his p.m. meds and helped him get ready for bed.

ARRIVED: 10a

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Glucerna

DINNER:  Standing rib roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, green bean casserole, baked apples, sweet potato casserole, ambrosia salad, rolls & 7-Up/water/wine

DESSERT:  Yule log

EXERCISE: No

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters & touched up bathrooms, Compared baked apples, green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler
Stephanie, Andrew, Lily, Sophie & Charlotte
Mary Lou
Rick & Carol
Mardell & Bryan

COMMENTS:   I knew it would be a long day so I let Dr. Vesper sleep in as long as he wanted to. He got up around noon, took his morning meds with breakfast. He took his time eating and reading, while I finished up with chores.  He had a shower late in the day yesterday, so we just did a quick sponge bath and got him dressed. I finished gift wrapping, give him a light lunch  and he relaxed and watched TV until guess started arriving.  We had an exceptionally delicious Christmas dinner with family and friends. Of course, we all missed Rose and I’m sure she was in everyone’s thoughts.   After dinner and clean up everyone gathered in the family room to open gifts. Danny served yule log after everyone finished opening gifts.  After everyone said good night and left for the evening, Jessica and Tyler went to bed, Dr. Vesper and Danny engaged in a stimulating conversation. Dr. Vesper sat in the rocking (wicker) chair, got in and out of the chair without assistance.  I  casually mentioned the time once or twice and ask if he was tired and ready for bed, he said that he was not. He participated fully in their conversation, Danny has a strong voice that makes it easy for Dr. Vesper to hear, which engaged him more in the conversation than I have seen in sometime. They were having such a good time, I didn’t mind waiting up to get him in bed, which ended up being 2:30 AM. He took his p.m. meds and Prepared for bed

ARRIVED: 11a –  honey baked ham store, Servatti, Kroger’s

BATH:  Shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Turkey and cheese on Hawaiian roll, 1/2 apple and 7-Up

DINNER: Vesper Christmas Eve party

DESSERT:   “

EXERCISE: No

NAP: No

MEDS: (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Shopped, put away food, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters, cleaned bathrooms, and put out fresh hand towels, Laundry (towels), emptied DW, started side dishes for tomorrow

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler

COMMENTS:
I  ran several errands on my way in this morning, put everything away before getting Dr. Vesper up.  I let him sleep until he woke up around 12:30.  Morning meds with breakfast, reading and a little relaxing before exercise.  After lunch, I started getting him ready for the Vesper family Christmas Eve party. I gave him a shave and a shower late afternoon.  Left for mass and family party at 4:30.  Was back home at 10:30, decided to watch a little TV before thanking his meds and getting ready for bed.

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Spongebath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: PB&J sandwich, grapes & 7up

DINNER: Salad, spaghetti w/ “Rose” sauce, garlic bread, orange jello & 7up

DESSERT: Key lime pie

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters a& touched up bathrooms

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica, Danny & Tyler

COMMENTS:  Dr. Vesper got up at noon, his now normal, morning meds with breakfast, followed by a long session of reading.  Danny arrived on an afternoon flight, picked up and dropped off here by his dad.  Jessica went Christmas shopping, while Danny and Tyler went out to eat.   Dr. Vesper had lunch,  exercised, watch TV and napped in the afternoon.  After dinner, he watch TV until bedtime.