Monthly Archives: August 2013

It Takes A Village

Posted on August 25, 2013 by tipstantrumsandtea

It Takes A Village “It takes a whole village to raise a child” Let’s look more closely at these words from the old Nigerian proverb, because it doesn’t have to be just about children. It can apply to the care … Continue reading →

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Stop Asking Questions!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by tipstantrumsandtea

I’ve learned to stop asking questions, if possible. Mom’s vocabulary is very limited now. She simply does not understand most questions. Especially two and three part questions. You might be surprised to listen to yourself when you speak. So many … Continue reading →

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Time To Take A Shower

Posted on August 25, 2013 by tipstantrumsandtea

The time has come for mom to take a shower. There’s no way around it. It’s been 5 days. Yesterday she promised to go upstairs with me and get cleaned up. I helped her undress but when I turned the … Continue reading →

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