Today was report day for Dad. Eight of the official people discussed him like we all have with our children. Imagine sitting there hearing others tell how they see your parent. He was visited by mental health but the recommendations are not in yet. He has no sleep schedule and does not spend as much time horizontal in bed as everyone would like. His ankle is very swollen. He also will only accommodate the helpers on his own time when he is ready, not always when they ask him to. At such times he can be nasty. But at other times he is talkative and charming. He seems content and does not ask about moving home. When someone mentions a person or place he knows, he talks about it. But he does not inquire about others. After the offical meeting, one of the cute caregivers told me that she was wearing white slacks so she bent over to pick up something and was surprised to be goosed. Dad giggled and was quite pleased with himself. If you want to get a feel for his life now, read "Water For Elephants." It is told by an old man about his circus days. But his life in the home is exactly like I see Dads'. The picture was taken while he was telling me about the stiff brush used to clean between his toes. "It was just like the one we used to clean the milkhouse."