Whew! It's Saturday!

Hi everyone! First of all, I need to deal with the issue of the frequency of my blogs. I know when I first started, I blogged daily, if not several times a week. Now I am barely blogging, and I feel bad. It's not that I don't have plenty to say...those of you who know me well certainly know that nothing could be further from the truth! I ALWAYS have something to say on any given subject. (for those of you who know Matt, he comes by this naturally!) The truth is, I don't have anyplace to blog! My lap top at home is stationary in the den, and Dave lives in there in the evening. I usually blog at work (on my lunch hour, of course!!!), but have been busy there lately. The nerve of these employers cutting into my blogging time! I will try harder to make more time and try and get at least 2 out a week, I promise! I guess what I want you all to know is, just because there isn't a blog, there isn't necessarily a problem, either. Thanks for understanding! Now on to the issues at hand....
Dave and I had a really fantastic day last Monday. Our friends from Oregon, Dick and Linda, were in town, so we were able to spend the day with them. Linda had her grand daughter with her, so I borrowed mine (Rhiannon) and we went to the Ventura Marina for lunch, sat outside, and it was beautiful! We languished for several hours, just eating and catching up. We haven't seen them in almost 4 years. (Dave and Dick talk at least once a week on the phone, though). Rhi and Bridget got along famously, sat at their own table and just chattered for hours. We got a couple of good pics, and I'm going to try and import them to the blog so you all can see :)
Although the day was fun, and we all talked for hours, Linda and Dick could really see the change in Dave. I hate to admit it, but they were shocked by the changes. That was a little sad, and yes, I had a good cry after they left. I just want Dave the way he was soooo badly, and when I see him in a social situation, it absolutely breaks my heart. He tries so very hard, but just can't seem to pull it all the way together. I'm so protective of him, I usually hang right by his side, but they are such good friends, I didn't have to do that. They totally understood, and we were all comfortable, so no 'babysitting' on Dave's behalf was necessary.
The rest of the week was pretty tough. It takes Dave longer and longer to rebound from events, so the rest ofthe week he has been taking it easy. He's feeling quite tired most of the time, and I think that's heart related. He still wants to do the "jobs" he used to do around the house, but even he realizes some of them are beyond his current ability. The one he still does, and still makes me laugh everyday, is setting the table for dinner. We never know what we're going to get when we sit down, and sometimes it's hilarious! One night last week we all had 2 knives. No other silverware, just 2 knives! Some of the configurations he comes up with are a scream. Matt enjoys them, too. Speaking of Matt, I have to tell you he has been a lifesaver, and a true help around the house. On the weekends, he drags Dave around on all his errands with him, and during the week he takes him to the pool every afternoon when he gets home from work. I think it is good for both of them. Matt has a much better understainding of Dave's Alz than Steve, who only pops in occasionally to say hi. It's probably better this way.
Well, we are looking forward to a quiet Sunday and Monday. Matt's cooking a birthday dinner for Heather Sunday night, she's turning 26 on Monday. We're have rib eyes and swiss cheese scalloped potatoes (one of Matt's specialties). I offered to make the cake, but he just got a recipe for "Molten Lava Chocolate Cakes" (individuals) so I will defer to him on the cake. He really is quite a cook, and now I find out he bakes, too! WOO HOO!!!
I'm taking Dave to see his friend Nazar on Monday (he owns Camarillo Jewelers and has been a friend of Daves for 15 years), and then we are going to lunch in Camarillo. All of our favorite restaurants are still in Camarillo, so we look for ways to get there so we can eat. (why does this become so important as you grow older? Any thoughts?) We are also going to finally buy a flat screen for our bedroom, since Dave spends most of his afternoons in there dozing. Then work for me the rest of the week. Dave's big test day is a week from Monday, and as I said before, we will be there in West Los Angeles all day. That should do him in for the rest of the week, poor guy! I'll keep ya'll posted....
Until next time, thanks for stopping by to read, leave a comment if you want, and please keep Dave in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks so much you guys!! See ya next time in the blogosphere! Love you all! ~Di