When I first thought about having a blog, my intent was to write about my frustrations and fun times with my folks, as well as share good bargains I found at Goodwill.
Somehow, I strayed far away from those original intentions. Since I still need an outlet for my feelings, I thought I'd try again.
Here is a good example. Wednesday I stayed with my grandchildren while my daughter worked. (She's a pharmacist and is fortunate enough to work one day a week.) This was my first time with both children, and I was a little anxious.
First phone call from my dad came out 11, the same time as William's first bottle (and mine, too. I was still working when Cate was a baby.)
Dad: (lots of background noise) In the nursery rhyme, A dillar, a dollar, a 10 o'clock scholar,
what is a diller?
Me: Uh, Dad, I really don't know. Why?
Dad: Well, my friends and your mom and I are sitting here at Mcdonalds. Can you believe
they've never heard that nursery rhyme? Are you baby-sitting now?
Me: Yes, Dad, all day.
Dad: Well, just see if you can find out and let us know, okay? We'll be here for awhile.
Once I had both kids settled, I googled it and called my dad back.
http://www.wordwizard.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6425
Here's the whole nursery rhyme, in case you've never heard of it either:
Second call came later in the afternoon.
Dad: Do you know where I can find a kangaroo?
Me: A kangaroo? What are you talking about, Dad?
Dad: Well, this friend of mine is always talking about going to Australia, so I thought it would be
funny to buy him a little kangaroo. How about seeing if you can find one somewhere, okay?
Me: Sure, Dad. I'll keep my eye out.
Lest you think my dad has mental issues, let me reassure you. Nope, no mental issues. He just depends on me to be his executive assistant since my mom isn't able due to the effects of her stroke.
What is the strangest thing you were asked to do this week?
Somehow, I strayed far away from those original intentions. Since I still need an outlet for my feelings, I thought I'd try again.
Here is a good example. Wednesday I stayed with my grandchildren while my daughter worked. (She's a pharmacist and is fortunate enough to work one day a week.) This was my first time with both children, and I was a little anxious.
First phone call from my dad came out 11, the same time as William's first bottle (and mine, too. I was still working when Cate was a baby.)
Dad: (lots of background noise) In the nursery rhyme, A dillar, a dollar, a 10 o'clock scholar,
what is a diller?
Me: Uh, Dad, I really don't know. Why?
Dad: Well, my friends and your mom and I are sitting here at Mcdonalds. Can you believe
they've never heard that nursery rhyme? Are you baby-sitting now?
Me: Yes, Dad, all day.
Dad: Well, just see if you can find out and let us know, okay? We'll be here for awhile.
Once I had both kids settled, I googled it and called my dad back.
http://www.wordwizard.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6425
Here's the whole nursery rhyme, in case you've never heard of it either:
A
diller, a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar!
What makes you come so soon?
You used to come at ten o'clock,
But now you come at noon.
What makes you come so soon?
You used to come at ten o'clock,
But now you come at noon.
Second call came later in the afternoon.
Dad: Do you know where I can find a kangaroo?
Me: A kangaroo? What are you talking about, Dad?
Dad: Well, this friend of mine is always talking about going to Australia, so I thought it would be
funny to buy him a little kangaroo. How about seeing if you can find one somewhere, okay?
Me: Sure, Dad. I'll keep my eye out.
Lest you think my dad has mental issues, let me reassure you. Nope, no mental issues. He just depends on me to be his executive assistant since my mom isn't able due to the effects of her stroke.
What is the strangest thing you were asked to do this week?
