What’s top of my mind: Getting this quilt finished.
I’ve promised a few baby quilts, and this is the first one. This is destined for an ex-student, who had a baby boy a few months ago.
Where I’m going: to the VW place, to pick up Dad’s car.
A couple of years after I bought my brand-new Gold, mum and Dad bought one as well. Theirs has inbuilt GPS (which Dad never used), leather seats and a larger boot. My sister Kate suggested that I sell my trusty Golf and take this one, and after much thought I’ve decided to do this. I’ll give the money I get from my Golf to Mum, to pay for the swap.
I took it to get a service and a roadworthy on Monday. Today I finally get to pick it up. It had a problematic oil leak… now I’m wondering if I made the right decision!
Where I’ve been: Taking photos of Dad’s vintage car.
Someone rang up enquiring about it and wanted recent photos of the interior and the motor. He and his wife are keen to see it – fingers crossed they love it and there’s one less car to worry about.
What I’m reading: The Names by Florence Knapp.
This is a debut novel from this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A woman from an abusive marriage is sent to the registry office to officially name her new baby boy. Her husband expects him to be named after him. The woman has another name in mind, as does her older child. The novel then splits in three, as we see how life turns out when the baby goes through life with each of the three names.
What I’m watching: Squid Game – The Challenge.
What a silly show. The prize money is huge, so maybe that’s an excuse for why the contestants are playing so ruthlessly.
What I’m listening to: The kids next door leaving for school.
One of them s a school refuser, so it’s good to hear all 4 of them going to scool, and at a time well before the school bell. Often, they are leaving after the school day has already started. As a former teacher, I have feelings about this.
What I’m eating: chocolate covered licorice twists.
This is part of a healthy breakfast, yes?
What I’m planning: My day.
I have to pick up he Golf at around lunchtime today. Georgia is out, so I’ll have to take the train. It’s a good thing the dealership is only a short walk from the station.
Then I’ll drive to Vicroads to hange the rego over to me, then to RACV to take the car off the total care package that it’s currently on under Mum’s name. Then to chane the insurance over to my name. I’m hoping Mum gets a couple of refunds to add to her coffers.
Then it’s a trip to see Mum, to take back the ‘old lady’ phone we trialled, because she said the iPhone I gave her was too hard to use. It turns out the push button phone is harder, so I have to swap the simcard back. Ugh.
Who deserves a ‘thumbs-up’: The members of the Riley Club.
They have been so helpful with advice and placing ads for Dad’s cars. Truly, they’ve given so much help that I didn’t expect. It’s made all of this a bit easier, for sure.
What has made me smile: Hazel.
Two nighta ago I caved and let Hazel sleep up on the bed with me. Two nights of full sleep!
Dad joke of the day:
I just recently finished The Names … what a fantastic book. I gave it 5 stars on Good Reads. Glad to hear someone else also loved this story.
Hope the new to you car goes well. There is so much to do as our parents age isn’t there? My Mum has no idea about technology but she does have a mobile phone next to her bed which has our numbers keyed so she only has to press a button to get myself or my brother. I have those corresponding numbers on a sticker on the back. Other than that she would have no clue.
I often think how grateful I am to have been able to retire earlier than I thought I would so that I have the time to help. Mum is 90 and living alone so lots of issues but she is adamant she wants to be at home despite her mobility being extremely diminished. Thank goodness for aged care funding which has given her a package and help to stay home.