They May Not Mean To, But They Do by Cathleen Schine LP Sch

This was a very entertaining book!  It has a universal theme to which most people can relate - the relationship between grown children and their aging parents.  You may love each other so you know they "don't mean to", but they often drive us crazy!  Joy and Aaron Bergman have been married for a long, long time.  Joy is still working and taking care of Aaron who has dementia.  Children Molly and Daniel have lots of advice for Joy but she really isn't looking for advice on what to do.

When Aaron dies it changes the dynamics of the family.  Molly and Daniel are feeling more responsibility (which always comes with guilt!).  There are moments in the book that made me sad but sometimes I would laugh out loud. One of my favorites was when Molly has been trying to get her mother to go out and socialize.  Joy's response is that she is busy.  "Between losing things and looking for things I've lost and going to the bathroom, well, the day just isn't long enough."  I can so relate to this!!!   A great read.

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