Dad 589: More Tag-Teaming

(I tagged Dad about an hour ago! Enjoy his post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Just another day of great fall weather. We are enjoying a run of what seems like late summer weather. Really enjoyable!

 

Received a phone call from the nursing home wanting permission for Mary Lou to get her booster shot for COVID-19. Agreed that she is to get the shot, as well as a flu shot. She will be vaxed for both this week.

 

Tracy has been taking Mary Lou for wheelchair trips almost daily around the halls in the nursing home. Sometimes they go outdoors in this late summer weather. Mary Lou gets tired quickly and wants to go back to her room. She doesn't want to travel about too long.

 

Yesterday Mary Lou had a haircut. Pam cut her hair, and all through the cut Mary Lou complained about tiredness and wanted to sleep. However, she stayed awake and never did take a snooze. She stays awake while we visit her, refusing to nap while we are there.

 

As I write this, Tracy is on her way to visit and I'll be going up in about one hour. We are a tag team daily.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Baseball Playoffs

For a few reasons, Lew and I haven't followed the Red Sox the past couple years.

But we have begun watching again after Eli's recent "Play Ball!" experience... just in time for the post-season.

It feels kind of nice to say this again:

LET'S GO, RED SOX!

The Video Chat

When watching The Jetsons many, many years ago, I thought how cool it would be if we really could see the person we're talking with on the phone. And now we sort of have that via the video chat.

As I've mentioned before, I help Mom video chat with Kim at least a couple times a week. I still am amazed that the technology exists to do this.

Now, if only someone could invent a car that folds up into a briefcase!

Dad 588: In the News

(Dad writes today. Prayers for the high school in Texas.... ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another beautiful day in the Northeast. Temps are in the mid 60s and the next week is predicted to have nice weather. We'll take it.

 

While writing this I'm watching the results of a school shooting in Arlington, Texas. It is at Timberview High School where a fight started and an 18-year-old drew a gun. I believe four people were injured. The fight and shooting are on cameras. (It seems that everybody has a camera on their phone.) Hope there are no fatalities. We'll find out shortly.

 

Tracy has gone to visit her mother at the nursing home. I will be going to see Mary Lou shortly for the remainder of the day.

 

I have been watching sports on a nightly basis. Happy with all the results. I was glad to see Brady win over the Patriots by a small margin. (Almost lost!) Last night I watched the Red Sox beat the Yankees to continue in the playoffs. They have had a good run but will have a tough time winning against the very good Tampa Bay team. Good luck, Red Sox!

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

A Freak Tweak

Probably everyone who reads this blog is also my friend on Facebook. But just in case, I must share the status I posted a couple days ago on Sunday:

Early this morning I sat in my recliner and raised the footrest. This reckless action caused me to tweak my back. 😳

Be careful out there!

I got a lot of sympathy from my Facebook friends! And a few of them picked up on my attempt at humor.

My back started to feel better on Sunday with rest and ibuprofen. It still feels "delicate" but I'm thankful it's not that bad.

A Television Tale

When Mom transitioned from the short-term stay side to the long-term care side of the nursing home, we had to provide a television for her. (Only the short-term patient rooms have a TV.) Brittany, a co-worker, had a TV she wanted to get rid of and it was the right size for what Mom needed. Brittany didn't want any money for the TV. It was a generous gift!

The remote control for "Brittany's TV" disappeared a few months ago. The nursing home staff did try to find it, but Dad ended up bringing in a universal remote control to replace it.

Last Sunday the picture on Brittany's TV finally went. This TV served Mom well for almost a year and a half, but it was time to retire it. Lew had been wanting to get a new set for our bedroom, so we brought our old set to Mom's room. It is the right size and works well for her.

When I went to visit Mom the next day, I saw the remote control for her "new" TV on her bedside stand. Guess what was beside it? The remote for Brittany's TV! 😄

(P.S. Lew and I bought a new TV for our bedroom at Sam's Club.)

An October Thought

Happy October 1st!

An octopus has eight legs. An octagon has eight sides. Why isn't the number eight of significance for the month of October?

I have an idea. Since October should have only eight days, I propose a new month for the days currently known as October 9-31. A month named Tracy! (Why not?)

Since Tracy is now the 11th month of the year, November and December will be known as the 12th month and 13th month, respectively. 

Nobody will object, right? Aren't crazier ideas than this being adopted these days? 😳