Monday: All well with Alyzabeth getting off to school, having a good winter week with the lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. Ford and I drove to his wound doctor which we found out she, the doctor, broke her hand and was not able to come the office so his legs were tended to by a nurse. We then drove to his Parkinson exercises, and I walked a little bit but mainly talked to Terri and Mom. Publix next to pick up some groceries and back home to eat leftovers from Sunday’s dinner at Carmelo‘s. I cooked a pound of hamburger so they can have it for homemade nachos on Super Bowl Sunday. Ford prepared the boneless pork chops (brined, added a rub, then seared, final cooking in the oven) and I prepared the fresh green beans (with bacon) and mashed potatoes for dinner. Once Alyzabeth was home and had her after school snack, started her homework, I began organizing our 2024 taxes. Alyzabeth and I went to her PT, I walked for about 30 minutes of it. Back home, Ford cooked the boneless pork chops.
We watched the Grammy's (recorded) and then Alyzabeth and I watched "Miss Scarlett", the episode from last night. We thought it was a bit boring and not the best storyline but overall, I still like the show. "The Voice" also began a new season tonight and we recorded that so that we can skip through all the commercials. Alyzabeth and I continue to look for a rescue doodle dog but not having much luck as we want a female and most of them are out of state, require a fenced yard. 
Tuesday: We gave AA our love and a kiss as she left for school. We went to my haircut/color - Steve lost track of time with Julie, so was late. I took Ford to his 11:00 PT appointment and zoomed back as Steve had to go home to get the building keys - this was the week Tia took off to be with her daughter and new granddaughter. All worked out okay. got money for my trip, gas in the truck, picked up Ford's prescription, made an eye appointment for AA (needed in order to order more contacts). We got home about 1:30 p.m., ate leftovers, and AA came home after her NHS meeting. She left to meet with Siyan on a media assignment; I made two vegetable dips to take to the RH. We sat on the deck with Kathy, 80 degrees!
Back home we cooked spaghetti and meatballs and chopped salad kit once AA came home from Siyan's. Added our home-grown snow pea pods to our salad.
We watched "Finding Your Roots".
Sad family news: Nicole lost her dog Remy; he was sick, after 15 years, Remy's time came to an end. We understand the sorrow.
Wednesday: Ford did not sleep well during the night, so went back to bed after Alyzabeth went to school. I did the dishes, laundry and cut up three Ponderosa lemons and put in freezer. By the time I got ready for our breakfast appointment with Charlie and Donna, it was too late to wake Ford up and get him ready - he did not go. Had a nice time with Charlie and Donna talking about the Madison youth Ranch about the day on campus now called Day of Hope on March 8th and a little bit about politics, Elisabeth Gadd and my Alyzabeth (college plans). I drove home and picked up Ford and we dropped off a couple more bank statements of Larry Bradley‘s for Linda Wright to do his final estate taxes. We got a lemon lemonade for Ford at Springs coffee shop and met up with Susan Collins the ex-wife of Mike Collins. She was there with a friend; they had played pickle ball in Green Cove Springs off Lemon Street. We got reacquainted and I was reminded that she had adopted two children from Russia who are now in their late 20s/early 30s. The man she was with went to school college in Maine at Bates College. Then picked up an outlaw chicken salad sandwich for Ford for lunch and a side of pasta salad for Alyzabeth for her school lunches. After watering some plants and weeding a few areas I logged in to pre-check my flight tomorrow. Alyzabeth got home from school, told us about National Signing Day, she was invited at last minute even though Coach Nedrich said he was going to send her an invite. Kathryn and AA did not know what school Chole had accepted, listened to a lot of speeches about student athletes and was sad.
We drove to her knee surgeon appointment at 3 PM. Her knee dislocating was a mystery to Dr. Jones, said very unusual, never had to "re-do" this surgery. Another six weeks of PT then an MRI will be ordered.
Thursday: I flew to Maine - Delta flight non-stop to Boston, then a snowy trip on the Downeaster. Melissa picked me up after work and drove to camp. See post on Maine trip - Mom's 90th birthday weekend.
Neighbor Nancy drove Ford to the Parkinson exercises. AA and Ford ate leftover sloppy joe for dinner.
Friday: Ford and AA started the weekend; had a few rough spots, Ford with his frustration, AA with her, several trips to Publix to get the ingredients for banana pudding. Ford made it, took to Saturday's Parkinson's Support Session and birthday celebration.
Saturday: Nancy took Ford to the Parkinson meeting. Ford and AA were going to the Durbin Mellow Mushroom, but AA caught a cold or a bad case of allergy.
Sunday: Quiet day for Ford and AA. A bit of a fight, AA drove him to Publix to get a few more ingredients for their nachos. AA sad, not comfortable with her dad, he's frustrated he can't just do whatever he wants anymore. AA watched some of the Puppy Bowl and the Super Bowl - Philadelphia Eagles won. Ford and AA made nachos for dinner.
And I fly back tomorrow!
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