I like clean floors too although post-stroke a little dirt is ok--but powder would scare me! it makes the floor so slippery. I was told by my neurologist that yoga is good for us. i'm getting ready to start modified yoga and pool therapy. I'll let you know how the yoga goes and we can compare notes on the pool. Maybe that's where that darned pony is!

dan is and always been a compulsive clean person.... so he points out my dust... i'm sure the pool is very loud and distrubing to your hubby with all the kids going nuts --- i didnt like it even when my kids were the ones making the noise... oh the echo and the unexpected splash.... nancyl

Ruth, this is another similarity of Larry to William. He notices nail clippings, hair clippings, etc. that bother him on the floor. Also, he is constantly reminding me of things. Sometimes it is good to have a reminder and other times I wish he didn't know about things. lol Yes, Larry definitely would not like the pool or the splashing on him. He gets cold so easily. When he takes a shower, he has to have the bathroom door closed ahead to pre-warm it. I still marvel at how Wiliam gets up and goes so early. It's hard to get Larry up at 8 a.m.!

Julie

Ruth: Jenn was always the neat freak here - and thank goodness we had her. Cathy is good. I seem to go in spurts. Get the the point where I just can't stand it and go to town. Fortunately Bruce doesn't pay much attention. He likes his table clean, but now I can say "go get the cloth."

I, too, am amazed at your perserverence and ability to make adjustments to accomodate William's recovery. While Bruce and I are certainly up at 6 am, there is no way we could be out the door. But our mornings are set up around different things. With the new bike routine at 9 am, there are things we have to put aside until we get home - like laundry and dishes. But he knows he is still expected to do his part even after he worked out.

Can't imagine your heat. I panic at 70 degrees and the sun out. Hat, water, sunglasses. Since it takes so long to load the truck with the scooter and WC, I turn the engine and AC on after Bruce gets in and make him drink water.

Go easy. This is major new responsibility for you and just hope you take your time and pay attention to your own rest, hydration. You are under some political issues at work, so take some time for yourself. Good week. Debbie

Hey, maybe you can put the towel on the floor in the shower area as he steps out apply the powder after he is dried off and it will fall on the damp towel making clean up disappear! What you think??

Ruth, Dick too obsesses about things on the floor! He wants me to stop what I am doing to pick up a tiny speck. Drives me nuts! He also likes to direct my vacuuming. The other thing that Dick does is fuss about how the bed is made. I can only imagine that it is throwback to military days. I have learned to say "no" when I am busy. Eventually he gets over it! I again praise you for the commitment and energy you give to swimming. I love Fred's suggestion for the powder situation! Ruth