Independence

Dad has become more and more independent recently. He started getting out of bed by himself, which took a lot stress off of me because I was worried often when I was down stairs that I wouldn't hear him or when I had to get the boys he would be stuck because there was no one around to help him. Last week Daniel was over and he went to help Dad get into bed. Dad waved him away because he wanted to show off what he could do. He lifted his own leg into bed and got all comfy by himself. Which before then Mom and I didn't know he could do that. So we decided he could do a lot more on his own and we kind of stand aside until we know he needs our help. When I first moved here there was no way he could get in and out of bed by himself. Dad couldn't even sit up with out us helping. He has come a really far way. Unfortunately he has a way to go. But is sure gives me comfort to know next year when we don't live in the house he will be a lot more independent.

Dinner Help

When we got home from church we were all starving (We get out at 4pm). Dad was ready to eat the moment we came through the door. We informed Dad that dinner wouldn't be ready for at least another half hour. I told him he was more the welcomed to help get ready for dinner. He responded with a 'Yeah Yeah' (meaning sure ok). First he set the table. I set all the dishes we need on the table then he put them where they went. This was pretty entertianing because if he couldn't reach where the plate belonged he would kind of toss it. I decided I should help before he tossed something off the table. So then he would hand me a dish and point at where he wanted it. After we finished getting the table set Dad helped Jeremiah finish making dinner. He really enjoyed helping out and we all had some good laughs.

Dad trying to figure out what Jeremiah was doing






Putting the pinapple on the skillet







Waiting and making faces







Dinner is served