The night before last was freezing. And I mean, -5 with a windchill of -25 or more... It was bad. The kids boiled some water and tried the steam thing. I'm thinking she should have tossed it a little higher, because there were some droplets that hit the snow.
And yes, those are still Christmas lights outside.
Don't judge me.
But what cool droplets!
As I was getting done with work, my sister, Tammy, organized a Skype call with whomever could make it so we could see Dad & Mom. Three sisters, a brother and myself joined the call besides my parents. Dad is so much more alert now and doing much better. We're working on plans for a nursing home/assisted living type arrangement for the next few months for them both. He's supposed to stay off his leg for 3 months... YUCK.
We had to make two calls and the second one made my voice sound like Darth Vader. I didn't know this until I wondered why everyone was talking over me and no one even chuckled at any of my witty remarks. How rude.
Most of the time, it was Dad, so I figured he couldn't hear me. He's forgiven.
So I spoke louder and then got mocked by the others.
I'll get even...
Check out this bouquet my brouther made for my Dad!
What's the saying? Fall from a train, climb right back on??
Last night was a blizzard. Blowing snow creating white outs that prevented me from even seeing the house across the street for LONG periods of time. And we found mail from a neighbor in our driveway when Robb got home last night. It makes me wonder what we'll find when the snow melts...
I was planning on cutting out a sample Sweetheart dress for Meri last night, but Leon was being a stinker. The only way to get him to stay off the computer was to get more involved, so we all took ornaments off the tree, mantle and piano, packing them away. Leon pitched a fit halfway through because I wouldn't let him jump at the tree from the ottoman to grab a snowman ornament that was up higher. I'm so mean! It proved he was tired and ready for bed, so Ryan wisked him upstairs to get ready.
I took down all the breakables and left one little section of ornaments for him to finish today. If he doesn't by the time I take lunch, tough noogies to him.
Have a wonderful weekend! I can't believe it's Friday already, but I'll TAKE it!
Planning to go see Dad tomorrow!
and of course, read Sonya's book in the car.
3 comments:
I'm sure that you will find a wonderful place for your parents. I have known quite a few people that dreaded going into one and then loved it. They have people their own ages to do things with. MY BIL's grandparents said they wished that they had moved 15 years earlier. It was an apartment sort of deal.
Hope your visit with your Dad went well and that he is much better today!
I admit it. I don't miss the blizzards we had almost every year when I lived in Kansas. I much prefer the SC climate.
LittleGirl would call you a 'meaner' when she was Leon's age & didn't get her way. I told her I wasn't a meaner. I was a 'nicer.'
Stay warm & happy Sunday! ツ
Hope you had a good visit with your parents and get them situated well.
So was that steam frozen?
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