"Shitty" Evening at the Maughan's

Ha - that word got your attention, didn't it??  I talked to mom around 7 last night, and could tell as soon as she answered the phone that things weren't good.  Asked if she'd had a bad day, and she started crying.  Said, "to be honest, the evening has been pretty shitty".  Ouch.  Mom never swears.  Guess the morning went well, but as the day wore on, she said dad was mean and very antagonistic.  She just wanted him to get to bed so she could have some peace and quiet.   She was very happy that Erica and fam stopped by, but seemed to be puzzled that dad didn't know them.   I reminded her, again, he does not know what he does or says.   Also reminded her the sundowner's kicks in toward the end of the day, and that, combined with a prior restless night, she needs to just assume the day won't be the best.    Dad was in the shower when we talked.  I guess when she was helping him get ready, she wasn't moving fast enough, and dad told her to "hurry it up."  Called her back about 9:30, and dad had been in bed about 45 minutes and she was doing OK.   Just talked to her this morning, they both had a good night.  Dad was up once and as of 8:30, was still in bed.   Margo and Gerry are coming over today, and then the Childs' will come over - their friends from Arizona.   She is going to try to get to church, but it depends how easy it will be to get dad moving.
Note:  Dean and chicken story (See Erica's posting) is hilarious!!