Tuesday Hmmm… Mum was unexpectedly sleepy today. She knew I was there. At least I think she did. She was…
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Monday
Monday I mis-timed my visit to Mum today and got involved with ‘assisting’ her with her supper. The whole…
Sunday
Sunday Today’s visit was mostly about a video call with Brother and his wife. I’d tried to time it so that…
Saturday
Saturday Mum was on her way out of the least sleepy Sleepy phase yet. She was Calm & Lucid today. Calm & Lucid…
Friday
Friday Today’s visit left me with absolutely no clue where Mum was in her Sleepy/Active cycle. I had expected…
Thursday
Thursday Given how she had been yesterday, I fully expected Mum to be sound asleep this afternoon. But she…
Wednesday
Wednesday “Hello Mum! It’s Nicholas.” She did respond but not in any way that gave me confidence she…
Tuesday
Tuesday “Hello Mum! It’s Nicholas.” “Oh good. I’m glad you’ve come to see me….
Monday
Monday Mum was an awful lot more awake this evening than I expected. Chatty, calm, comfortable and a lot more mobile…


