Where did September go?
I'm sitting on a plane heading back to Calgary. It was a great visit. Of course I hit all the great places with mom and dad...the Roastery for a much missed Cafe Amigo. A stop by city hospital to pick up IV meds for dad. (Not exactly a highlight...but I'm always up to seeing other landmarks in S'toon! Lol!). After taking dad home to give him his antibiotic, we headed out for more taste testing!
The Berry Barn! I didn't get the usual (waffle and farmer sausage) ...as I'm accustomed to eating some amazing waffles made by my very own husband. Yes, I'm very spoiled! I did eye up a plate of perogies and farmer sausage though. Now THAT I don't get very often! It was delicious and hit the spot.
By this point we are all thinking...nap! Ha! What would you think after a latte and a full fat meal?! Lol! I figured when was the last time I had a nap...good idea!! Of course it probably lasted 20 minutes...we did have more food to partake in. Kendal and Krista heard I was in town for a quick visit. So, we picked up Kendal and went to see my nephew run in a practice test for cross country running! Look at him go! Speedy Bennett!
Then, off to Fuddruckers we went. We met the rest of the fam there. By the time we got there I was hungry...(not sure how?!) but not for delicious burgers...nope. My days of eating burgers in public are over.😢 I don't want to risk choking on a bun. So, mom and I opted to share a salad and a basket of fries. Of course with their delicious liquid cheese, ketchup and mayo! Did I mention we hit ALL my favorite stops?!! It was a nice visit with the Friesen gang. Kids are growing up! And I also got to see an almost finished Reno at K & K's new house! They will move in soon!
In the middle of the night I woke up needing not just the bathroom...but my ear was hurting. I tried to just ignore it...but no. It wouldn't go away. Thankfully mom heard me when I went to the bathroom...and said, I'm Awake! Typical mom... Once a mom always a mom. Isn't that nice?!
I asked her if she had some sudafed...I figured my sinuses where blocked. She lead me to her medicine cupboard. Thankfully she's stocked like a pharmacy! I had my pick. No sudafed....but Advil cold and sinus looked like just what I needed. So, I took 2 (hopefully enough to kill the pain AND knock me out)....and headed to bed.
I figured 20 minutes and I'd be good. About 1/2 an hour had passed and I could feel my heart just a racing. Hmm...that's strange. I should be a bit sleepy by now. I started to think about the Advil....I wonder if it was the nighttime formula. Well...as the night passed and turned into day. And I hadn't slept a wink...I knew what I had taken. Yip....as I grabbed for the wicker basket on the top shelf of the cupboard...I knew what I was about to find. 😳 NON-drowsy. Yip. The good thing...I didn't have ear pain anymore and I was all cleared up for the day!
I figured this was a good day, cause maybe I'd get ANOTHER nap! Ha! But, unfortunately my parents and I found lots to keep us occupied. We lazed around til 11:30...that was nice! Then mom and I went to the river to walk and take pictures. Not hard to convince me to go on a photo taking adventure. 😜 especially when I get to used my moms camera!
It was a beautiful fall day...the trees still had most of their leaves. It was just a bit crisp...but only needed a light sweater. On the other side of the river we had to take the alley for part of the way. The road is falling into the river..so they were repairing it. The great thing about the alley, was that photographers LOVE the opportunity it presents. So fun...especially with the age of the houses. The last house on our adventure had the best back gate! I guess the best was saved for last, as they say! We took some great photos of each other there.
Well...after that piece...or maybe 2....lunch was complete! I did only have vegetables for lunch! (pumpkin counts, right?!) ...I'm soooo healthy!
Next up....a pedicure for us mommies! My treat! My mom works hard, being the only bread winner in the family since they discovered in February that my dad has had several strokes over the past 2 years. It affected his eye sight, which has resulted in the loss of his job and drivers license. Thankfully he can still see!
So, life has changed for my parents.
You always know it's going to happen. But when I does...it still is a bit shocking.
After a fun and relaxing pedicure we hurried home to get dad. (I doubt he'd want his first pedicure at 74...so he stayed home.) we had one last stop to make before the airport.....Vietnamese food! Jasmine's is our fave place to go every time we are home. They know my parents by name and they always have their regular! I enjoy their 'regular ' too! Delicious! Best spring rolls in Canada!
Off to the airport....my 2 days in s'toon, done already. It went fast. It was perfect. And it was so nice to just be with my parents ...alone. Hadn't happened like that in a couple decades I'm sure. I'm thinking I need to do this more often :)
Well...my plane is almost home. I did miss my babies....but they are big babies now. :) they spent the night with one of the most amazing families! Terence was also out of town the same days as me. We were double booked for a minute until we figured it was ok! So thankful for friends that would do anything for you in time of need. And Leo was with ANOTHER amazing family having a great time, I hear! So, everyone was happy!
A good lesson in life. Spend time with those you love. Don't waste it. And surround yourself with those that truly love you, for you!
Til next time.
...Carala
