Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Senior Tales

Here's my Dad. My brother, David, took the picture probably after yelling at Dad to stop raking the leaves. David was there to mow and mulch. Ultimately in December, a service comes to suck up the balance and haul them away. Trust me, it's a lot of leaves and you can't burn them anymore.

I can report that Dad's in pretty good shape. Slowing down a bit at 83, but keeps a clean house. Frankly he runs a darn good Bed and Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/plus Snack place.

His clutter piles are arranged. There's plenty that should be discarded but it's not hoarder status. His fridge is filled with tons of deli cartons. His freezer is full of goodies given to him from family events. He has soups, Italian foods, etc. The man can't starve. The fridge looks like it's filled for a family of six at least.

He falls asleep at the drop of a hat and the TV is LOUD.  I told Ray that no matter what - make sure Dad is NOT grasping the remote.  His head drops and you find yourself trying to ease the remote from his hand like the Grinch easing the candy canes from the littlest Who kids in Whoville.  Ray did witness this event.

Had a super visit, and I'll report a few more goodies in another post this week. I'm catching up now - did grocery shop, laundry is churning, and of course I have shows DVR'd to watch.

Reality bites but I survived first day back at work. Life is far more fun with the senior! 

Love ya Dad



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11 comments:

  1. ConnieNovember 11, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    It sounds like he is doing well. My dad used to fall asleep with the TV on too loud too. Glad to hear you had a nice visit with him.

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    1. JoanneNovember 11, 2014 at 9:37 PM

      thanks. He's harmless and will not get hearing aids. He won't hang with seniors because they are old and boring. What can I say? I see my future....

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  2. John HoltonNovember 11, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    God bless your dad. Hope you have him around for many more years.

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    1. JoanneNovember 12, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      thanks. We feel very fortunate that he's active

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  3. Empty Nest InsiderNovember 12, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Love the image of your dad holding onto the remote like the Grinch grasping his candy for dear life! Glad your dad is doing well, and you enjoyed your visit!

    Julie

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    1. JoanneNovember 12, 2014 at 9:53 AM

      thanks. Now aiming for spring. We email plenty and also send our favorite cartoons in the mail

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  4. Annalisa CrawfordNovember 12, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    I would love to run around and crunch up all those leaves. I'd probably make a mess and get into trouble though :-)

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    1. JoanneNovember 12, 2014 at 9:51 AM

      as a kid we'd rake huge piles and jump into them. You could jump out of a tree and have a soft landing - there were so many to cushion you

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  5. AnonymousNovember 12, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    It's hard when your folks get older...you feel so torn...needing to be in several places at once. It's nice your brother is there for him as well.

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    1. JoanneNovember 12, 2014 at 9:52 AM

      yes, my brother is good about checking in and my sister is less than an hour away too. Plus it's a good neighborhood. They would notice if my Dad does not bring his paper into the house.

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  6. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comNovember 12, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    What a sweet post. I kinda love your dad too now.

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