Eileen and Larry Somers

We had something of a battle today, with Eileen insisting that she did not want or need to take a bath today. Last week, she called me a "clean freak" and I told her that getting clean and shampooing her hair once a week did NOT qualify for clean freak status. She also told me today that Araceli will give her a bath as soon as she gets back to Minnesota . . . Thursday. I asked if she had told Araceli that I've been giving her a bath each week while Araceli has been gone. My mother didn't remember that I have been doing this. So I told her that if she can't remember it, the baths can't have traumatized her very much. Still, she ranted and raved against me making her do this. I think her real issue is having someone else tell her what to do. At least now, she is clean and I've clipped her toenails. Fun.

My mother does NOT like to have her photo taken, but sometimes she'll be a good sport about it. Here are a few of the more recent pics of her. (e.g. Last five years)

I love my mom. She has been going through a lot of physical and mental challenges over the last nine months. I have enjoyed spending more time with her, but it is hard to see her struggling. I decided to blog about her - stories, memories, photos, etc. I hope she lives for many more years!