Friday and Valentine's Day

Leigh worked late on Friday night, and so did I. Ugh. But, fortunately we were able to enjoy a late dinner at home.

On Saturday, Leigh and I went to pick up some flowers for Mom (since her bday would be on the following day). And surprise, surprise, I got some flowers for Valentine's. Yayyy! The lady at the flower shop let the cat out of the bag when she said that there were TWO orders for flowers instead of one. But, either way, I loved them, and it was a delightful surprise!

We then headed to visit Mom at the home, and she looked so beautiful in the red shirt that I had bought her for Valentine's Day. For a minute or so, she recognized who I was and called me "mija" (term of endearment meaning 'my daughter'), and it lifted my spirits even more. We got her room beautified with a proper Valentine's snuggly blanket and heart shaped pillow, which brightened up her room. Then we took her to the living room until it was time for lunch. She ate that, which ended up being ENTIRELY pureed, and I was exasperated when I saw the plate because she should be eating regular food (with the exception of just having the meat pureed). However, I know whose fault it was that they ended up pureeing Mom's meals, but I didn't cause a stir because I wanted Mom to enjoy her meal. But I will find out from the DON (Director of Nursing) why this change was made to Mom's meals and who authorized it.