Busy Day

After yesterday getting absolutely nothing done, today we seem to have done quite a lot and made up for yesterday.
We started by getting everything prepared for lunch with Pete doing as much as he could (although he hasn't got round to peeling the veg yet). Then Amie's mum and dad popped in for a while which was really nice. They had helped Adrian and Amie move so were able to tell us all about the new flat, as well as a general catch up. We really enjoyed their visit, Pete likes to see people even though he can't actually say anything. He follows all that is said and can answer yes and no. It is good that everyone treats him as normal and isn't patronising, which he would hate. So far everyone has been fantastic in that respect.
After lunch, half an hour rest then on to the dishes, which Pete always helps with - he washes, I dry, although he can dry them if necessary. Then on to exercises which we did quite a lot of to make up for yesterday. Cup of tea and then back to the book. It is talking about the few days following Edwyn's stroke and so we discussed this (via questions and answers) and what Pete remembers. He can't remember anything about actually having a stroke, nor the following days in Barnstaple hospital. He said he couldn't remember being in Bideford hospital either but when I named some of the nurses and other people in the ward he can remember them. So I think it is all a bit confused in his mind, he definitely remembers coming home though!
After about 45 minutes of reading today, everything had to stop so we could watch E.T. on the tv!!
This is my most favourite film and Pete insisted we watch it, not that I took much persuading! Now, although Pete has always enjoyed this film (well, the first and second time maybe) it has never really moved him, but today there were floods of tears!!! I know this is because he can't properly control his emotions at the moment, but I had to laugh! After 30 years he cried watching E.T., he will never live it down!!!! I don't intend to ever let him forget!! It chokes me every time and goodness knows how many times I have seen it.
Another major decision Pete has made today is that he will now get out of bed in the night to use the bathroom, instead of using a bottle which has been removed! This is admirable because it requires quite a bit of effort for him to do this, he can't just hop in and out of bed easily. Another thing you never think about.
Back to routine tomorrow and, at the moment, the see-saw has levelled out, long may it last!