In or Out

Poor Gordo and his darn catheter.
This morning when we woke up ... his bed was soaking wet. Another leak, so I quickly got him up, put his leg bag (urine bag) on, cleaned him up and got him into his chair.
He apologized and I simply replied … Sometimes UR-ine and sometimes UR-out! Today you’re out! He and I love puns, so we enjoyed a good chuckle.
About two hours later I went to check his leg bag … as I checked for further leakage and usually empty it. Well … I guess through my haste earlier in getting him up and out of his bed so fast ... that … I did not close the valve on the bag. So when I went to empty it … his liquid spilled all over the floor. So what does Gordo say? …. Pooker Annie … UR-OUT!
God love him!

Not Even Close!

Lots on TV last night.

Gordo had a scheduling conflict. NBA All Star game and The Oscars. So he elected to record the game and watch the red carpet with us.

He had nothing nice to say about any of the first arrivers. Kept asking … who are these people? Where are the real stars? I explained that the “big” stars probably arrive later. So he kept watching. Still … nobody of interest. Until

Rooney Mara from “Dragon Tattoo” enters and the commentator compares her look to Audrey Hepburn. OMG … thought dad’s pacer maker would explode. He yells at the TV … NOT EVEN CLOSE … HONEY! And … with that he grabs his cane. Pooker Annie … I want to go to my room and watch the All Star game.

He read this morning’s paper and was equally angry that Marilyn Monroe aka Michelle Williams did not win best actress.

Thank Heavens we didn’t go through hours and hours of testing his blood pressure. Thank God for the NBA!  

Gordo Night

Last night was a smashing success. Gordo, Mike and I sat in front of a warm fire, watched the NBA’s All Star “Slam Dunk” and skills contest, while eating grilled lamb and steak.

We topped off the night with Dad’s cake from Baskin Robbins. It was delicious!

All in all … it was a perfect celebration of our first year with Gordo.

Can’t wait to see what year two will bring.

Happy Sunday everyone!

It's All Good

Last night three of my grandchildren spent the night.
Usually Gordon hides out in his room because it can get a little crazy with them running around making noise. However,  last night dad absolutely insisted on watching the NBA Celebrity game and the NBA All Star game in the living room on our “big” screen. 
(I’m thinking) … This is going to be a problem. Come on … think quickly. Ok … so I get dad’s headset, hook everything up to the living room TV. Ok … he’s good. I wheeled baby Jared (in his playpen) into Gordo’s room and turned on Bubble Guppies. Ok … he’s happy. Then … grabbed two “touch pads” from Mikey’s office … along with two sets of ear plugs. Taylor Swift on for Presley and Angry Birds for Jaclyn. Ok they’re good!
Whew! ……… Mission Accomplished!
Wine time for Pooker Annie! Ok … I’m good.
And … tonight … ice cream cake and lamb chops! 
It's All Good!
Happy Gordo Day Folks! 

Family Tradition

I ordered Gordo’s cake from BR this morning. Told Dad about it .
Pooker Annie … what are we celebrating? Remember dad … it’s our anniversary? He asks … your anniversary? No ... daddy ... it’s been a year since you moved in with us. Oh … (light bulb comes on) that’s right. Who’s coming over? Nobody … it’s you me and Mikey … since it’s really a day for just us three. He smiles and says ... yes … I like that idea! A new family tradition! Exactly … daddy … a new tradition and I already have a name for it … “Gordo Day”. Oh Pooker Annie you’re so clever.
Then without hesitation he asks … do you think Mikey can make lamb for dinner? I’ll ask him Dad.
So there you have it folks … tomorrow will be the 1st annual Gordo Day.
Hope he doesn’t ask for a parade.
Have a great weekend!