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This week, my mother is away for a couple of days so we are all on full force dad duty. Last night, he wanted to go to Julia's soccer game.
"What time is the game?" he asked.
"Six," I answered. "You'll need to have some dinner before you go."
"But I'm not hungry."
"Just have a little," I answered. "You will be by eight."
Under duress, he skipped his cocktail (he has one at five every night) and he ate his dinner. Gin, rickety bleachers, and a forgetful brain don't mix well, so I try not to have him imbibe on game nights...
Wouldn't you know that as soon as he got home at 8:30, well past his usual bedtime, he went straight to his gin.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I didn't have a drink," he said.
When I encouraged him to skip it and just go to bed, he rolled his eyes and sighed, complaining about a night with no dinner and no drink.
Amazing to me that he can remember to have his drink, but forget that he had his dinner!
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This is too cute. I am smiling ear to ear reading this. I guess a guy has gotta have his cocktail everyday, even if it has to be a night cap. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Isn't it interesting how the human brain works. I guess he loves his evening libation.
ReplyDeleteOh boy - the way the mind works. It takes patience and a lot of love to do what you do, Melanie.
ReplyDeleteOur minds are definitely tricky, aren't they? I think about you, Melanie & hope all is going well most of the time. Thanks for the funny story-got to laugh!
ReplyDeleteI guess we remember what we enjoy the most. I'm guessing gin must be at the top of that list of life's little perks. You are a special daughter.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how the brain works. I like how you end with the funny note. We do not live with my parents but I see them often and I feel for you. This part of our lives together can be hard--sounds like you are well equipped with love and a sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeletegreat to know there are people like you
and people like my parents ..
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