today has been a reminder of how precious family is. we went to see my grandparents this afternoon. as we've all gotten older, things have changed some--yet parts are still the same. we still had an easter egg hunt--only the little ones hunting are our kids instead of us. we had sweets and looked at pictures and shared stories together.
the most difficult thing is that my grandpa is suffering from a form of mild dementia. (early alzheimers) he was alert and taking in everything around him, but couldn't remember what you had said to him just the moment before. the good thing is that he jokes about it himself--knowing that he is asking you the same question a few times more just for smiles. hard to watch someone change in this way...
we did the dishes together and took a few pictures together and then everyone needed to drive back to their homes. colin fell asleep in the car--finally crashing from his sugar buzz. carter sang along to the ipod, so we were serenaded all the way home.
things were simple today, but i don't think i would have asked for them any other way.
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