1. I graduated from my Beginning Yoga class. I didn't think I'd make it but I persevered and got through the 6-week class. Since then, I've been managing to do yoga every morning except weekends on my own and plan to head over to the Yoga Center once or twice a week for regular classes, if they'll let me in the door. I wasn't the most promising student and let's just leave it at that.
Linen Weave Scarf |
Julia Cardigan |
3. I found a book that my mother is enjoying. I was having a terrible time finding a book that Mom liked after we finished David Baldacci's Wish You Well. First I tried a Garrison Keillor book, Pontoon but it had parts that I had to keep editing on the fly as I read it aloud to her. In fact, I had to do so much editing because of the off-color parts that I was having trouble figuring out where I was and who I was in the story plus Mom wasn't "getting" it at all. I went home and did some internet searches on "Funniest books for Senior adults" and came up with several promising ones. I went back to the nursing home armed with a P.G. Wodehouse book and a Mark Twain book (Innocents Abroad). I discovered, to my dismay, that Mom is now beyond appreciating or understanding witty parodies. Wodehouse has delicious passages that really play on words but Mom just doesn't get it. Twain is a master at satire in Innocents Abroad but satire is beyond Mom now at 98 years old. Back to the drawing board. Frustrated, I went to the local bookstore's children's section and grabbed several normal books amongst the many paranormal, science fiction or horror offerings available. Mom never enjoyed the latter genres when she was in her right mind and she sure wouldn't enjoy them now. Yesterday we started reading The Best School Year Ever. She perked right up. When I had to stop to take her down to the lunch room, she told me, "This is a really good book. I'm enjoying it." I think we've got a winner. Yay!
Luke is getting bigger |
Mika, the Explorer |
Celebrating 50 years at Country and Town Baptist Church |
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6 comments:
Congratulations on graduating from your yoga class. Good for you. Such awesome knitting projects. I'm in awe.
I love that you read to your mom. That melts my heart.
Your grandkids are adorable.
That's wonderful about your church's anniversary. What a blessing.
Love all your favorites! Thanks for sharing.
I admire people who can knit! Nice projects!
My m-I-l is 83 and is in about the same place. She loves to read but it has to be pretty simple.
I don't have grandkids yet, but I can imagine the thrill of new photos.
The anniversary celebration sounds great!
Your knitting projects are LOVELY! I love them both. So glad you found a good book for your mom. I love that you read to her. And those pics of your grandkids are precious.
Have a great week ahead!
I did Yoga classes for a year and ever since I do my own Yoga since 3 years every morning for 20 min ! Mostly stretching exercises, some in my bed some on the floor. I feel less stiff and my back doesn't hurt anymore !
I too get only pictures from my grandson from time to time, he is now 11 months old. Next month he will celebrate his first birthday.
Such tenacity has to be recognized; I am sure the yoga center sees that and would be thrilled to have you back. :) I hope to get into a regular exercise program. I just haven't found anything that "clicks."
My daughter started with video yoga classes and now she into marshal arts and goes for hours several times a week. Who knows where you will end up!
Your knitting projects are quite lovely. I imagine you will feel quite pretty and smart wearing them this fall and winter.
I liked the points you made about finding a good read aloud book for your mom. I didn't look to see if you already did this, but this would be a great separate post.
Your grandchildren are absolutely adorable! I can't believe how big they are getting.
Reading to your mom is such a sweet thing. What a great thing to do together.
Love the colors in your scarf.
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