a little more on Wed 21st September

I read Mum a few poems from her own collection. After 3 poems she said "That's terrific. I did enjoy that." I asked if this meant she'd had enough - but couldn't really understand the answer. Lest she be burdened by politeness and good manners I decided to give reading a break and resorted to massage and Cello music for a bit. She fell asleep again. A bit later she woke up and asked for chocolate! A new taste for Helen - pre the last few months I would have been pretty sure she didn't like chocolate. Ate a piece of chocolate, a sip of a hot chocolate and about 4 spoons of custard and ice-cream. Smiled sweetly at me when I held her hand and said "You're all brushed and ready." Now playing Leonard Cohen - and she's drowsing again.