May 23

Molly and I went to visit Susan this morning, which is an event that has stuck with me all day. Susan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a couple years ago and it seemed clear to me that she didn’t entirely know who we were when we arrived (without an invitation). It felt strange. I’m not sure Molly left with the same impression I had. Maybe I’m wrong. At least Susan seems happy. Christina got in trouble at school today for stealing gum out of someone’s backpack. She came home in tears, sure she was a terrible person. I tried to separate the person from the action and I think it kind of worked. She bought new gum out of her own money to bring in tomorrow, so hopefully that will help make it right. I worked for two hours after the girls went to bed to make up for the two hours I spent trying to find Susan this morning instead of working. Today was just weird all around. I’m ready for bed. And so we have this shitty picture of Pinot to remember the day by.