morning. She still looks pretty good for 90 years old!
We were all at our daughter's home for the feast of brunch.
My mother lasted about 2 hours and then all the excitement of the day was too much for her. I'm sure that many of us with mothers who have a bit of dementia or other age related frailties can identify with my problem on holidays.
It has been decided that we will not take her out for huge family outings as it's just too hard on her, no matter how good our intentions!
But she was there for the photo op and I think that
counts for a lot.
I gave my daughter Kelly this quilt from the Moda, Swanky Chez Moi fabrics I made in the summer. It fits here bed well. She has a queen size bed, but we put the quilt sideways and with her duvet being white, the quilt looks made for the bed! She loves it!
Fabricland has still it's sale on, and so of course I had to see what was there. I did buy some black, white and black and white fabric for an idea that I have in mind.
I'm going to my quilt shop today, to see if they have my sewing machine fixed and also to see what's on sale there. The fabrics at the quilt shops here in Canada are always so expensive......$15.00 per metre is a lot I think...anyway 50% off is my regular price for shopping American online shops and they always have sales! Anyway, I am going to have a look-see.
We played Apples to Apples on Christmas day and with 4 teens, 4 adults, the game was a hoot. One of the cards said "a loan shark" and when one of the teens asked what that was, another replied..."You know Jaws, the movie? Well it's that shark all alone hunting for people to eat!" The adults just howled....not too bad a description of a loan shark after all I think.
Very very cold today, 2 degrees F. that's cold by any standard...
8 comments :
What a sweet picture. My father in law turned 90 last summer, and my mil is 88. She is the one with health issues, but managed to hang in with the Christmas crowd for several hours. We were so glad that we had them together for this Christmas.
it is hard the older they get and the more frail they get. I'm glad your mom was able to enjoy Christmas with y'all for at least a little while.
Been cold here too - unusual in that we have not had a warm day pop up - usually it is 2 cold 3 warm 1 cold 2 warm ect. You never have time to get use to either because it keeps changing - it's been cold for a week time for a warm day!!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Oooo the quilt looks beautiful on the bed Nanci. Your mom has such a sweet face (as do you) :0)
Crispy
Good Morning,
Still cold here north of Lindsay,Ontario. Glad you enjoyed your time with your Mom. Mine came over for a short time..but again was tired after a short visit..but we did enjoy our time together.
Can relate to our cotton prices. No choice but to shop online. We have just found out our Fabricland is closing so there are a lot of unhappy gals in our area.
Keep warm..love your blog.
Judi B.
Ontario
Your finished quilt looks very nice on the bed. It is amazing what fabric costs these days! We have a few LQS we visit, but you are right, it seems the best prices are online, most of the time.
Your Mother looks wonderful! I lost my Mom to Dementia/Alzheimer's complications, it is a hard thing. She wasn't even 70. Hug your Mom every chance you get!
Oh Nanci, you are so lucky to still have your Mom, what a beautiful picture, you should make her a copy. LOVE, the quilt, so soft and pretty, yes it does look like a perfect fit!
OK, I am still LOL about loan shark, that is just to, to funny! Those are the best days!
Thank you for the comment on my blog but for some reason you came up as a no-reply, so thanks for being my quilting buddy!!!
Hi Nanci,
Kelly's quilt looks great! You are a wonder.We are off to see Sue, Gord and the kids at their cottage in a few minutes. Will say hello for you. Talk soon-
Helen
Lovely photo - lovely colors on the quilt.
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