Sunday 23rd of August ... I cannot believe that it's almost two weeks since I last blogged, mainly because I find typing with my left hand so frustrating. Almost more than dealing with my Mum although now I have the pleasure of listening to my sister's tales with Mum. Though Mum wasn't well enough to go out properly until last Monday, however I did do my bit the weekend before despite being in plaster I walked Mum up to Dotties for an ice cream or a waffle. Mum declined the waffle as she said she had, had a large lunch but plumped for a large Milk Shake, which she claimed all the way home had given her tummy ache! Not the fact that she had eaten too much! I thought one scoop of ice cream would be enough but of course Mother knows best!
The following Monday my sister Michelle took Mum to B&M's on Vicarage Lane as she claimed she needed some wallpaper, despite us having moved at least a dozen rolls to the bungalow! Anyway as it was Mums first proper outing to a shop for nearly 5 months, I knew it would be tricky!! Apparently it took my Mum nearly an hour to go round the shop, all the while complaining about her mask. We know she could be exempt but as Mum always has a nasty asthma cough we think it's best she wears a mask as we are certain she will be thrown out if she starts coughing!! Anyway Michelle had to keep pulling Mum's trolley back, to remind her about the social distancing and yes Mum finally realised how trying shopping is now. As she has been telling all my nieces how terrible it is to shop now, although that won't stop her going out again I am sure. So long as she has a lift, as her instep problem is much worse! However Mum is off to have an x-ray on her instep on Wednesday, so my Aunt is taking her and no doubt there will be more tales...... I have to admit sometimes there are advantages being in plaster, not many but definitely some where Mum is concerned!
You are doing a brilliant job with your blog Karen - keep it going please but stay sane 🤪xxx
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