Yet another rainy day here.

We had planned to take Setsuo's father to the home today but because it was pouring down yesterday (thus he couldn't leave the house) we decided to try yesterday. He refused to leave the house at all so we decided that Setsuo would take him to the Aunt's house in Fukuchiyama (1.5 hrs drive away) and then go straight to the home on the way back. While they were away, Aya and I took some of his things and also bought cabinets for his room and took them to the home. After that we went to Costco since I thought I had plenty of time before Setsuo got back to Osaka only there were crowds there and it took forever to park the car. When we finally got to the entrance, Setsuo phoned to say that they had left about 20 minutes ago and would arrive back in Osaka within the hour. We only had time to whiz through the shop (it was so busy there weren't even any trolleys) and then get an extra card made so that Aya can go on her own before having to start back to the home. As we drove up to the entrance, Setsuo was arrving at exactly the same time!

The people on duty came to the entrance and Setsuo's father went in okay although didn't seem to be too happy and even when we went into his room, he didn't complain so I've a feeling he may have realised what was going to happen. Once inside, we said it was because we were moving house and the old house needed to have work done on it and he said okay. I think it may have been easier because he was tired from the journey and just wanted to lie down. Anyway, we went again this morning and he was still okay although said that they had taken all his cakes from his shopping trolley - which was true, they have taken them but will hand them to him one by one so that he also eats his meals. He had eaten all of his breakfast apart from the yoghurt so he obviously isn't too upset although he did ask if he had to stay there for good and was asking about taxis! Here's hoping that he settles in okay and doesn't escape!